JP2022015176A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of diversely developing and improving business strategy of game facilities by changing a setting of a jackpot winning probability by setting operation using game facilities and adjusting superiority and inferiority of a shift to a privilege game, such as a time-shortening game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: winning/losing determination means for performing winning/losing determination regarding winning or not; variation display means for variably displaying identification information according to a result of winning/losing determination; special game execution means for shifting to a special game state when a specific display result is displayed by variation display; and setting means capable of setting plural kinds of setting values by predetermined setting operation and capable of changing a winning probability of winning/losing determination by setting a setting value. A counted value of variation counting means for granting privilege, such as a time-shortening game, is returned to an initial value according to a setting value set by the setting means in setting operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

The present invention is a gaming machine, in particular, a gaming machine capable of setting the winning probability of a winning / failing determination such as whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player to any probability from a plurality of types according to a predetermined setting operation. Regarding.

Conventionally, in pachinko machines, which are gaming machines, a hit / fail judgment of a special symbol is made due to the game ball entering the starting opening, and when the judgment result is a big hit, the big winning opening is opened and the prize ball is opened. It is the mainstream that the big hit game that is advantageous for acquisition is started. Recently, with this type of pachinko machine, the winning probability of winning or failing judgment is gradually changed to one of multiple types in response to an external instruction such as a predetermined setting operation by an employee of the amusement facility. (See, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

As the number of gaming machines with a setting function increases in this way, in the gaming facility, whether the setting of the gaming machine is advantageous or disadvantageous for the player, advantageous setting and disadvantageous setting We are making efforts to realize a gaming facility where many players can enjoy the game by formulating daily management strategies such as how to change the ratio, change the setting in one day or maintain it for multiple days. ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2020-018600 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2020-022589

However, the conventional gaming machine has a configuration in which the jackpot winning probability can be simply changed, and it cannot be said that sufficient measures have been taken to contribute to the various development and improvement of the management strategy of the gaming facility.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention has been made with the object of providing a gaming machine capable of variously developing and improving the management strategy of the gaming facility.

The gaming machine of the present invention comprises a hit / fail determination means for performing a hit / fail determination based on the establishment of the start condition after the start condition is satisfied.
A variable display means for displaying variable display of identification information according to the result of the pass / fail determination,
When the specific display result is displayed on the variable display, the special game implementation means that shifts to the special game state and
A setting means capable of setting a set value assigned to a plurality of types of winning probabilities of the winning / failing determination according to a predetermined setting operation and changing the winning probability by setting any of the setting values.
A variable counting means for counting the number of variable display of the identification information for which the specific display result was not displayed, and
When the counting value counted by the variable counting means reaches a predetermined predetermined value, a privilege giving means for giving a privilege advantageous to the player and a privilege giving means.
It is a gist to include an initial means for returning the count value of the fluctuation counting means to an initial value according to a set value set by the setting means at the time of the setting operation.

Further, in the present invention, the setting means includes a first set value and a second set value for each of the same winning probabilities, and the initial means has the second set value at any of the winning probabilities. By setting, the counting value of the variable counting means is returned to the initial value.

In the present invention, in the case of a ball game machine, it is a condition that a random number for determination used for a hit / fail determination is acquired by winning a game ball to a starting port arranged in the game area. On the other hand, in the rotating body type gaming machine, it is a condition that the value medium is put into the gaming machine and the start lever is operated with the lottery right obtained.

In the present invention, the start condition is a condition for starting the variable display of the identification information after the start condition is satisfied. It is a condition that the ball gaming machine is not in the big hit and is not in the variable display or the definite display of the identification information. On the other hand, in the case of a spinning machine, it is a condition that it is bet, the reel is not rotating, and the medal is not being paid out. As the start condition, a condition may be added or some conditions may be deleted.

In the present invention, the special gaming state is a jackpot gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened for a plurality of rounds in a predetermined opening mode in the pachinko machine, and is a gaming state advantageous for acquiring a prize ball.

In the present invention, the privilege is at least a time saving function such as shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, an opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory provided with a starting port, and an ordinary symbol accompanying a lottery of the ordinary symbol for opening the ordinary electric accessory. It is desirable to set the game state to include one or more of the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the game and the probability-changing function of increasing the winning probability of the lottery of ordinary symbols.

According to the present invention, the winning probability is changed by changing the set value, and the identification information that is not won in the winning / failing determination is counted in order to give a privilege advantageous to the player according to the set value. Since the number of times of variation display can be returned to the initial value, it is possible to change the setting of the winning probability by the setting operation by the game facility and adjust the superiority and inferiority of the transition to the privilege game, thereby the game facility. In, it is possible to develop and improve various management strategies.

It is a front view of the gaming machine to which this invention is applied. It is a front view of the gaming board used for the gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is an electric block diagram of the gaming machine. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of the MPU mounted on the main control device. It is a table which shows the relationship between a stage setting value and a jackpot probability. It is a table which shows the relationship between a transition mode and a mode value. It is a figure explaining the state transition of the gaming machine at the time of power-on or the power-off occurrence. It is a table which shows the relationship between the transition mode which can shift when RWM is normal, and the operation state of the setting key SW and RWM clear SW at the time of power-on. It is a table which shows the relationship between the transition mode which can shift when RWM is abnormal, and the operation state of the setting key SW and RWM clear SW at the time of power-on. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of the random number generation circuit provided in MPU. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of a power-source board. It is explanatory drawing about the game specification of the said game machine. It is explanatory drawing about the time saving symbol of the said game machine. It is explanatory drawing about the determination of the number of times of reaching privilege time shortening of the said 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 / fail determination process" which is executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "1st special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the "big hit game process" executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the "big hit game process" executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a timing chart which shows the start of the time-saving game performed by the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode of the effect display carried out by the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the effect display carried out by the said game machine.

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

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

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

The upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are integrally formed 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 facility 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 center 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.

In the center case 200, the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 47 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center. The center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, as 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. The entry into the first special drawing start port 23 arranged in this way is mainly aimed at by causing the game ball to flow down to the left game area 20L by "left-handed".

Further, in the left game area 20L, a plurality of (4) general prizes that can be always entered at the left position and the position directly below the first special drawing start port 23 at the diagonally lower left side position of the center case 200, respectively. The mouth 27 is arranged.

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.

Further, the first large winning opening 25 is arranged at a position on the downstream side of the second large winning opening 26. 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.

Balls entering the Fuzu operating port 21, the Fuden accessory 22, the second special figure starting port 24, the second big winning opening 26, and the first big winning opening 25 arranged in this way are mainly "right". Aim by letting the game ball flow down to the right game area 20R by "hit".

The game area 20 is provided with an out port 203 at the bottom of the board downstream of the first large winning opening 25 to take in a 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 (SW) 401 and a setting key switch (SW) 402. The RWM clear switch 401 is mainly operated when clearing game information or the like stored in the RWM 630 (RAM, see FIG. 5) built in the main control device 40. The RWM clear switch 401 may be arranged on the payout control device 41 or the power supply board 45.

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

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

For example, the performance display device 403 displays the game performance. The game performance is an index calculated by the main control device 40 and indicating the degree of gambling in a predetermined period. The main control device 40 calculates the game performance and displays the calculated game performance on the performance display device 403.

The performance display device 403 mainly displays a "base value" as the game performance. The "base value" indicates the ratio of the "number of balls paid out in the normal game" to the "number of outs in the normal game". The "number of outs in normal game" is changed from "total number of outs (total number of game balls fired to the game area 20 regardless of the game state)" to "big hit game state and privilege game state (probability change state and time saving state)". ) Is the number of outs excluding "the number of outs". On the other hand, the "number of balls paid out in the normal state" is changed from "total number of balls paid out (number of prize balls paid out regardless of the game state)" to "number of balls paid out in the jackpot game state and the privilege game state". It is the number of prize balls excluding.

Further, the performance display device 403 can display various game performances in addition to the "base value". For example, the performance display device 403 has a "feature ratio" indicating the ratio of the "number of balls paid out by the accessory" to the "total number of balls paid out" and a "number of balls paid out by the continuous bonus" to the "total number of balls paid out". The "continuous accessory ratio" indicating the ratio of the above may be displayed.

Further, as the game performance, the performance display device 403 has a "short-time ball ejection rate" indicating the ratio of the "total number of balls to be paid out" to the "total number of outs in the last 1 hour" and "total outs in the last 10 hours". The "medium time ball ejection rate" indicating the ratio of the "total number of balls to be paid out" to the "number" may be displayed.

Further, as the game performance, the performance display device 403 has a "high base payout rate" indicating the ratio of the total number of balls to be paid out in the award game state to the total number of outs in the award game state, and the total number of payouts within a predetermined time. Alternatively, the "winning ball rate by winning opening" indicating the ratio of the "number of winning balls to each winning opening" to the "total number of outs" may be displayed.

Furthermore, as the game performance, the performance display device 403 is a "normal state" with respect to a "number of balls paid out" indicating the number of balls paid out within a certain period of time and a "value obtained by multiplying the total number of outs by a predetermined coefficient 1". "Base approximation" showing the ratio of "number of payout balls" and "high base approximation value" showing the ratio of "number of payout balls in the privileged game state" to "value obtained by multiplying the total number of outs by a predetermined coefficient 2" Etc. may be displayed.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can display a wide variety of gaming performances on the performance display device 403, so that employees of the gaming facility and the like can more accurately grasp the gaming performance of the pachinko machine 1. , When the pachinko machine 1 is illegally modified, the illegality can be easily detected.

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

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an external connection terminal 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 are, for example, 1.0 second × 1 time in the normal state, and 3.0 seconds × 1 time in the gaming state advantageous to the player (short-time gaming state described later). Set.

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. 42) corresponding to the first special figure on the effect symbol display device 47, and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time.

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail 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 47, and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time.

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 47 provided in the center of the game area 20, and the player performs the pseudo effect display through the pseudo effect display. The result of the hit / fail judgment is notified to. The pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of 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 simultaneous fluctuation display of the first special figure and the second special figure is possible.

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

When the first special figure and the second special figure fluctuate at the same time, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 display only the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure on the effect symbol display device 47. Not limited to this, when the variable display of other special figures is started and ended while the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure is being performed, it is small in the corner of the display screen and the other special figure is displayed. The effect display corresponding to the start of the change in the figure and the effect display corresponding to the end of the change in 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 (10 in this embodiment), a series of actions such as closing the first large winning opening 25 is performed a predetermined number of times.

For example, the big hit game includes a plurality of types of big hits such as a 10R big hit game in which a round game in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode is performed for 10 rounds, a 7R big hit game in which 7 rounds are performed, and a 4R big hit game in which 4 rounds are performed. One game is selected from the games. The type of the jackpot game is selected according to the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure determined according to the hit / fail determination that causes the jackpot game.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the second special figure hit / fail determination is a small hit according to the confirmed 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, the opening operation of opening the second large winning opening 26 for 1.600 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 variable display of the special figure is interrupted. Then, the variable display 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 variable display of the other second special figure or the first special figure is stopped. In this case, even if the hit / fail judgment of the other is performed during the fluctuation in which one special figure becomes a big hit, the loss judgment is forcibly made. Will be done.

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. For example, the probabilistic state is continued until the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or until a big hit occurs during this period.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes two types of big hits, a probabilistic big hit and a normal big hit. 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. In this general electric accessory support function (general electric support function), a big hit is made until or during a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the number of symbol fluctuations accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is reached. It will continue until it occurs. While the pachinko machine 1 is operating, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of fluctuations 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 shifts to the time-saving game state in which the time-saving function is added after the big hit game. For example, in the time-saving game state, the symbol fluctuation time associated with the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure is shortened, and the normal power support function (probability change function of the normal figure, time saving function of the normal figure, and the normal electric accessory) is shortened. Opening extension function) is given. The time-saving game state is continued until the number of symbol fluctuations accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or until a big hit occurs during this period.

The pachinko machine 1 performs a left-handed game in which a game ball is launched into the left game area 20L in a normal game state of non-probability (low probability) and non-short time, and aims to enter the first special figure start port 23. It is recommended. In the big hit game, it is recommended to perform a right-handed game in which the game ball is launched into the right game area 20R and aim to enter the first big winning opening 25. Further, even when the player shifts to the probable change state or the time-saving game 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 drawing.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, after the big hit game is completed, fluctuations other than the big hit (small hit fluctuation or loss fluctuation) are set in advance in the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure in the non-probability (low probability) state. When the predetermined number of arrivals (also referred to as the number of arrivals of the privilege time reduction, for example, 1500 times) is reached, the game shifts to the privilege time reduction gaming state. In this case, in the privilege time saving game state, the symbol change time accompanying the judgment of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is shortened, and the time saving function of the normal drawing and the opening extension function of the general electric accessory 22 are given. To. On the other hand, in the privileged short-time game state, the winning probability of the normal figure is not considered to be high.

In the pachinko machine 1, the privilege time shortening gaming state is the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter, simply referred to as a special figure when it is not necessary to specify the first special figure or the second special figure). It is continued until a preset predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 500 times) is reached. Further, even if the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure does not reach the predetermined number of fluctuations, the process ends when a big hit occurs.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, even if the variation other than the big hit (small hit variation or loss variation) reaches the privilege time reduction number of times in the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure in the time saving game state, the privilege time is shortened. The transition to the gaming state is invalidated. That is, instead of starting a new time-saving gaming state after the end of the fluctuation, the time-saving gaming state before the fluctuation is continued.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the result of the hit / fail determination of the second special figure in the non-probability change (low probability) state is a small hit, a predetermined time saving symbol among the small hit symbols is determined. , It is a configuration that can be performed in a short time after the small hit game is completed after the small hit game. Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, when the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure in the non-probability change (low probability) state is lost, the predetermined time saving symbol among the lost symbols is confirmed. By doing so, it is possible to carry out a time-saving game after the confirmation is completed (after the fluctuation is completed).

In this case, the time-saving gaming state due to the time-saving symbol of the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 times) in which the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special symbol after the transition to the time-saving gaming state is set in advance. Will continue until you reach. Further, even if the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure does not reach a predetermined number of times, a big hit occurs and the process ends.

The pachinko machine 1 is invalid even if the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is displayed in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure in the time saving game state. That is, instead of starting a new time-saving gaming state after the end of the fluctuation, the time-saving gaming state before the fluctuation is continued.

In this embodiment, the time-saving game is given by a predetermined symbol of the small hit symbol and the lost symbol, but a configuration of only the small hit symbol or a configuration of only the lost symbol may be used. If it is a small hit symbol, it is a small hit with a lower value than a big hit, but if it occurs, it will be possible to obtain a shorter time and increase the value, and if it is a lost symbol, even though it has not acquired a hit The time saving will start and the player will be able to give a sudden joy.

(2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 4 omits the illustration of a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, and the like that merely relay signals. 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, and the like. In each of these control devices, the CPU starts a program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM 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. On the other hand, 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.

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. Fig. 2 Special figure start port switch 504 for detecting entry into the start port 24 (see FIG. 2), normal symbol operation switch 505 for detecting entry into the normal figure actuation port 21 (see FIG. 2), first. 1st count switch 506 for counting the number of balls entered in the large winning opening 25 (see FIG. 2), 2nd count switch 507 for counting the number of balls entered in the 2nd large winning opening 26 (see FIG. 2), general winning A general winning opening switch 508 for detecting 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. Then, these 1st special figure start port switch 503, 2nd special figure start port switch 504, normal symbol operation switch 505, 1st count switch 506, 2nd count switch 507, general winning opening switch 508, and out port switch 509. Outputs each detection signal to the main control device 40.

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

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

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

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

The hit / fail determination table 621a for the first special figure is used for the hit / miss determination of the first special figure. The hit / fail determination table 621a for the first special figure includes a plurality of hit / fail determination tables that are properly used according to the game state and the stage set value (simply also referred to as the set value) described later. The symbol selection table 622a for the first special symbol is used when determining the symbol to be definitely displayed on the first special symbol display device 281 as a result of the hit / miss determination of the first special symbol. The variation pattern selection table 623a for the first special figure is used when selecting the variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the first special figure display device 281. The variation pattern selection table 623a for the first special figure includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that are properly used according to the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure, the game state during execution, and the like.

The hit / fail determination table 621b for the second special figure is used for the hit / miss determination of the second special figure. The second special figure winning / failing determination table 621b includes a plurality of winning / failing determination tables that can be used properly according to the game state, the setting stage value, and the like. The second special symbol symbol selection table 622b is used when determining a symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 283 as a result of the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol. The variation pattern selection table 623b for the second special figure is used when selecting the variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the second special figure display device 283. The variation pattern selection table for the second special figure 623b includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that are used properly according to the result of the hit / fail determination of the second special figure, the game state during execution, and the like.

The reach determination table 624 is used for determining whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct or not. The reach determination table 624 is a pseudo-effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 42) displayed on the effect symbol display device 47 in accordance with the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure, and the pseudo-effect symbol 700 showing a deviation after the reach effect. Is used to determine whether or not to perform a reach-out effect.

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

(2-1-3. RWM630)
The RWM 630 has a hold storage area 631 for a first special figure, a hold storage area 632 for a second special figure, a hold storage area 633 for a normal figure, a probability variation counter 634, a time reduction counter 635, and a stage setting value storage area. The 636, the mode value storage area 637, and the privilege time reduction counter 638 are stored.

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

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

The time reduction counter 635 is used for counting the number of time reductions N. As described above, after the end of the big hit game, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the time saving game state according to the arrival of the privilege time saving number of times, or the time saving symbol of the small hit symbol or the lost symbol. At this time, a predetermined value (100 or 500 in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter 635 as the value of the time reduction frequency N. The value of the time reduction number N decreases by 1 each time the hit / fail determination is performed, and when the time reduction number N becomes "0", the gaming state shifts from the time reduction state to the normal gaming state. The RWM 630 is provided with a time saving flag indicating that the gaming state is the time saving gaming state. This time saving flag is set to "1" when the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, and is set to "0" when the gaming state is not the time saving gaming state.

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

As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, when the stage setting values stored in the stage setting value storage area 636 are “1-a” and “1-b”, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1 /. It is set to 300, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/30. Further, when the stage setting values are "2-a" and "2-b" in the stage setting value storage area 636, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/280, and the jackpot in the probability changing state is set. The probability is set to 1/28, and when the stage setting values are "3-a" and "3-b" in the stage setting value storage area 636, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/260. At the same time, the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/26.

In this embodiment, the step setting value is linked to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state, but is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, one of the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is constant regardless of the stage setting value, and only one of them is changed according to the stage setting value. May be. Further, when the stage setting value is changed, the pachinko machine 1 may increase either the jackpot probability in the normal state or the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state while decreasing the other.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to reset the count value of the counter used for determining the condition of whether or not to give the privileged time-saving gaming state to the initial value according to the setting of the stage setting value. That is, the counter is a privilege time reduction counter 638 for counting the number of fluctuations (small hit fluctuation or loss fluctuation) other than the big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure in the non-probability change (low probability) state. ..

In the pachinko machine 1, the stage setting value is changed in the operation of changing the jackpot probability setting, and the stage setting value stored in the stage setting value storage area 636 is "1-a", "2-a", and "3-". At the time of "a", the count value of the privilege time reduction counter 638 is not reset, and the count is continued.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, the stage setting value is changed in the operation of changing the setting of the jackpot probability, and the stage setting value stored in the stage setting value storage area 636 is "1-b", "2-b", and ". At the time of "3-b", the count value of the privilege time reduction counter 638 is reset, and the count is newly started.

Here, while the specification is such that the main control device 40 sets a value from "1-a" to "3-b" as the stage setting value to be stored in the stage setting value storage area 636, the pachinko machine In No. 1, it is possible to set a value other than "1-a" to "3-b" as the stage setting value to be stored in the stage setting value storage area 636. Then, when the value other than "1-a" to "3-b" is stored in the stage setting value storage area 636, the main control device 40 has some kind of fraudulent activity or an abnormality of RWM630. Judge. In this case, it is desirable that the main control device 40 notifies the employees of the amusement facility or the like by using the fraud notification lamp 410 or the like.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and the predetermined preparation process is completed, the pachinko machine 1 has a "game mode", a "setting confirmation mode", and a "setting change mode". And, it shifts to one of the transition modes of "game stop mode".

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

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

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

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

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

(2-1-6. Relationship between operation when power is turned on and transition mode)
Here, when an employee of the amusement facility or the like selects a transition mode to be set for the pachinko machine 1 after the power is turned on, an operation performed at the same time as the power is turned on will be described. Employees of the amusement facility or the like can select a mode for shifting to the pachinko machine 1 after the power is turned on by performing the following predetermined operations at the same time as the power is turned on.

Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the setting key switch 402 provided in the main control device 40 turned on. On the other hand, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the setting key switch 402 turned off, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game mode.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the RWM clear mode or the setting change mode when the power is turned on (with the RWM clear switch 401 turned on) while pushing down the RWM clear switch 401 provided in the main control device 40. At this time, the main control device 40 erases the backup data saved in the RWM 630 at the time of the immediately preceding power failure before shifting to the game mode or the setting change mode. On the other hand, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the RWM clear switch 401 turned off, the pachinko machine 1 restores the backup data saved in the RWM 630 when the power is cut off immediately before shifting to the game mode. Let me.

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the main control device 40 switches the power switch 450 to ON with the setting key switch 402 OFF and the RWM clear switch 401 OFF. After executing the backup restoration, the game mode is entered (arrow <1> shown in FIG. 8).

Further, when the power switch 450 is switched on with the setting key switch 402 turned off and the RWM clear switch 401 turned on, the main control device 40 shifts to the game mode after executing the clear process of the RWM 630. (Arrow <2> shown in FIG. 8).

On the other hand, when the power switch 450 is switched on with the setting key switch 402 turned on and the RWM clear switch 401 turned off, the main control device 40 shifts to the setting confirmation mode (arrow <FIG. 8 shown in FIG. 8). 3>). Then, when the setting key switch 402 is switched to OFF while the transition mode is set to the setting confirmation mode, the main control device 40 executes a notification process indicating that the backup has been restored, and then shifts to the game mode.

Further, when the main control device 40 switches the power switch 450 to ON with the setting key switch 402 ON and the RWM clear switch 401 ON, the main control device 40 shifts to the setting change mode (arrow <FIG. 8 shown in FIG. 8). 4>). Then, when the setting key switch 402 is switched to OFF while the transition mode is set to the setting change mode, the main control device 40 executes a notification process indicating that the RWM630 has been cleared, and then shifts to the game mode. do.

Here, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 630, the main control device 40 needs to clear the RWM 630 and reset the stage setting value. Therefore, in this case, when the main control device 40 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 630, the main control device 40 shifts to the game stop mode.

In this regard, as shown in FIG. 8, the game stop mode takes precedence over the backup return mode, the RWM clear mode, and the setting confirmation mode. That is, even if the main control device 40 operates the RWM clear switch 401 and the setting key switch 402 so as to shift to the backup return mode, the RWM clear mode, or the setting confirmation mode when the power is turned on, the main control device 40 If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM630, the game shifts to the game stop mode.

On the other hand, the setting change mode has priority over the game stop mode. That is, when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game stop mode, the employees of the gaming facility operate the RWM clear switch 401 and the setting key switch 402 so as to shift to the setting change mode at the same time as turning on the power, and set the stage. The value is reset and the RWM630 is cleared. As a result, the employees of the gaming facility and the like can return the pachinko machine 1 to a playable state.

Specifically, when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game stop mode, the employees of the game facility first turn off the power once. After that, when the power is turned on again, the employee of the amusement facility or the like turns on the setting key switch 402 and turns on the power switch 450 with the RWM clear switch 401 turned on. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the setting change mode. Then, the employee of the amusement facility sets a desired stage setting value in the setting change mode, and ends the setting change mode. As a result, in the pachinko machine 1, the stage setting value is reset and the RWM630 is cleared, and the transition mode is set to the game mode.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, when an abnormality occurs in the RWM 630, the power switch 450 is switched to ON with the setting key switch 402 ON and the RWM clear switch 401 ON (FIG. FIG. Except for the arrow <4> shown in FIG. 8, the game shifts to the game stop mode (arrow <5> shown in FIG. 8). In this case, the pachinko machine 1 cannot shift from the game stop mode to the game mode, and there is no option other than shifting to the power cutoff process. By resetting the set value and executing the clearing process of RWM630, the pachinko machine 1 can be put into a playable state.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the power cutoff process is performed during the setting change mode, the mode that shifts after the power is turned on is the setting key switch 402 and the setting key switch 402 if it is determined that there is no abnormality in the RWM630 at the time of turning on the power. The setting change mode is set regardless of the operation content of the RWM clear switch 401 (arrow <4> shown in FIG. 8). However, in this case, when the main control device 40 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 630 at the time of turning on the power, if the setting change mode is not selected in the operation at the time of turning on the power, the pachinko machine 1 is a game. The mode shifts to the stop mode (arrow <5> shown in FIG. 8).

In this regard, the main control device 40 is the setting key switch when the power cutoff process is performed before the end process of the setting change mode is performed (that is, before the setting key switch 402 is switched from ON to OFF). Lock 402. Therefore, the setting key switch 402 is inevitably set to ON when the power is turned on after the power off processing is performed during the setting change mode. In this case, even if the RWM clear switch 401 is not set to ON when the power is turned on, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the setting change mode if there is no abnormality in the RWM630. Further, in this case, even if an abnormality occurs in the RWM 630 and the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, the employee of the game facility or the like can set the power after the power is turned on by turning on the power while pressing the RWM clear switch 401. It is possible to shift to the change mode.

The stage setting value stored in the stage setting value storage area 636 is not erased even if the clearing process of the RWM 630 is executed. On the other hand, the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is erased by the clearing process of RWM630.

In this regard, the CPU 610 is provided with a general-purpose register 611. Then, the main control device 40 stores the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 in the general-purpose register 611 before executing the clearing process of the RWM 630. As a result, even if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is erased by the clearing process of the RWM 630, the main control device 40 refers to the general-purpose register 611 to obtain the mode value storage area when the power is cut off. The mode value stored in 637 can be confirmed.

Further, the main control device 40 stores the count value of the privilege time reduction counter 638 in the general-purpose register 611 before executing the clearing process of the RWM 630. As a result, even if the count value of the privilege time reduction counter 638 is erased by the clearing process of the RWM 630, the main control device 40 confirms the count value of the privilege time reduction counter when the power is cut off by referring to the general-purpose register 611. can. Therefore, in the clearing process of the RWM 630 that does not involve the change of the stage setting value (the setting change of the winning probability), the count value stored in the general-purpose register 611 is read to the privilege time reduction counter 638 to read the count value to the RWM 630 without resetting the count value. Counting can be continued from the count value before the clearing process of.

When the stage setting value is changed (the setting of the winning probability is changed), when the stage setting value is set to "1-a", "2-a", or "3-a", it is stored in the general-purpose register 611. By reading the counted value to the privilege time reduction counter 638, the count can be continued from the count value before the clearing process of the RWM 630 without resetting the count value.

On the other hand, when the stage setting value is set to "1-b", "2-b", or "3-b", the count value stored in the general-purpose register 611 is not read to the privilege time reduction counter 638. Can be reset.

(2-1-7. Display of step setting value)
The performance display device 403 also serves as a device that displays a step setting value when a setting confirmation mode or a setting change mode is set as a transition mode.

That is, when the setting confirmation mode is set as the transition mode, the performance display device 403 lights and displays the currently set stage setting value on the lower two-digit performance display unit of the four-digit display unit. Specifically, the performance display device 403 lights and displays "---" on the upper two-digit identification display unit of the display unit, and "1-a" to "3-" on the lower two-digit performance display unit of the display unit. Any one of "b" is lit and displayed. For example, if the currently set stage setting value is “3-b”, the performance display device 403 displays “−-3b” as the stage setting value.

Further, when the setting change mode is set as the transition mode, the performance display device 403 blinks and displays the temporarily set stage setting value on the performance display unit. For example, when the temporarily set stage setting value is “2-b”, “−-2b” is blinking and displayed on the performance display device 403.

Subsequently, the procedure for changing the stage setting value will be described. When the setting change mode is set as the transition mode, the main control device 40 blinks and displays the stage setting value temporarily set in the performance display device 403. Then, the main control device 40 adds 1 to the temporarily set step setting value each time the RWM clear switch 401 is pressed. For example, if the RWM clear switch 401 is pressed once when the temporarily set stage setting value is "1-a", the temporarily set stage setting value changes from "1-a" to "1-b". At the same time as switching, the display of the performance display device 403 is switched from "--1a" to "--1b". If the RWM clear switch 401 is pressed once when the temporarily set stage setting value is "2-b", the temporarily set stage setting value is switched from "2-b" to "3-a". , The display of the performance display device 403 is switched from "--2b" to "--3a".

Furthermore, if the RWM clear switch 401 is pressed down once when the temporarily set stage setting value is "3-b", the temporarily set stage setting value is switched to "1-a" and the performance display device is displayed. The display of 403 is switched from "--3b" to "--1a". That is, in the pachinko machine 1 in this embodiment, the upper limit of the stage setting value that can be set is "3-b". Therefore, when the RWM clear switch 401 is pressed once while the temporarily set step setting value is "3-b", the lower limit of the settable step setting value "1-a" is set in steps. Temporarily set as a value.

(2-1-8. Counter circuit 640, timer circuit 650)
Returning to FIG. 5, the description of the MPU 300 will be continued. The counter circuit 640 performs timekeeping processing of various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1, and the timer circuit 650 performs timekeeping processing of various timers provided in the pachinko machine 1. For example, the timer circuit 650 includes a variation time timer 651 in which the variation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is set according to the selected variation pattern. The main control device 40 displays the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure until the fluctuation time timer 651 becomes 0, and when the fluctuation time timer 651 becomes 0, the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed. Display.

(2-1-9. Random number circuit 660)
The random number circuit 660 generates a hardware random number used in the processing performed by the main control device 40. Examples of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 660 include a large hit determination random number used for the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure, and a hit determination random number used for the hit / fail determination of the normal symbol. Then, the main control device 40 determines the hit / fail when the extracted random number for jackpot determination matches the random number value set in the first special figure hit / fail determination table 621a or the second special figure hit / fail determination table 621b. It is determined that the result is a big hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 11, the random number circuit 660 includes a random number generation circuit 661, three random number value registers 662A to 662C, a random number value capture register 663, and a random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C. The random number generation circuit 661 is activated at the same time as the MPU 600 is energized, and updates the random number value at a timing obtained by appropriately dividing the system clock signal (SCLK) from the timer circuit 650 (see FIG. 5).

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

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

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

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

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to a payout motor 521 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, and the payout switch 522 detects that the game ball has been paid out, and a detection signal is provided. Is output to the payout control device 41. Further, a full switch 523 for detecting that the lower plate 13 is full is connected to the payout control device 41. When the full switch 523 detects that the lower plate 13 is 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 a detection signal until the ball-out state is resolved, and the full switch 523 continues to output a 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 checkout 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 410, which is an LED that lights up when it is determined that the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal. When the payout control device 41 receives the fraudulent command from the main control device 40, the payout control device 41 can notify the employees of the amusement facility that the fraudulent activity has occurred by turning on the fraudulent notification lamp 410.

(2-3. Sub-integrated control device 42 and effect symbol control device 43)
The sub-integrated control device 42 is connected to the main control device 40 via the effect relay terminal 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 47.

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

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

Further, the launch control device 44 is connected to a launch stop switch 524 provided on the launch handle 14 and a touch switch 525 for detecting that the player is in contact with the launch handle 14. When the touch switch 525 detects the contact of the firing handle 14 by the player, the touch switch 525 inputs 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)
As shown in FIG. 12, the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit 671, a power receiving circuit 672, a power failure detection circuit 673, and a backup power supply circuit 674. The power supply circuit 671 converts an AC voltage supplied from an external AC power supply (main power supply AC24V) to generate a DC voltage. The power receiving circuit 672 is provided with a power supply switch 450, and the power supply circuit 671 is connected to the AC power supply via the power receiving circuit 672. When the power switch 450 is turned on, the power supply circuit 671 is electrically connected to the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC24V is supplied to the power supply circuit 671. Then, the power supply circuit 671 supplies necessary DC voltage to various control devices, actuators, and the like.

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, the backup power supply is not supplied to the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42. Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents stored in the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42 are erased.

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability of the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed according to the stage setting value. The winning probability of the big hit is as described with reference to FIG. 6 described above.

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 175/209 regardless of the normal gaming state, the probabilistic gaming state, and the stage set value. 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 stage set value.

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the general drawing is constant regardless of the stage setting value. The winning probability of the normal figure is set to 1/10 in the normal state and 1 / 1.000 in the probabilistic state or the time-saving game state.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability variation inrush rate of shifting to the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game is set to 60% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the probabilistic state is set so as to continue until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 100 times after the end of the big hit game. Alternatively, the continuation of the probabilistic state ends when a big hit occurs even if the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure does not reach 100 times.

In the pachinko machine 1, the time-saving inrush rate for shifting to the time-saving gaming 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 continuation of the time-saving gaming state that shifts after the end of the big hit game is set so as to continue until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 100 times after the end of the big hit game. Alternatively, the continuation of the time-saving gaming state ends when a big hit occurs even if the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure does not reach 100 times.

In addition, in the non-probability (low probability) state, the time-saving game state is continued by displaying a time-saving symbol (small hit symbol or lost symbol) other than the big hit symbol in the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure. Is set to continue until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 100 times after the transition. Alternatively, the continuation of the time-saving gaming state ends when a big hit occurs even if the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure does not reach 100 times.

In the non-probability (low probability) state, the fluctuations other than the big hit (small hit fluctuation or loss fluctuation) in the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure reach the preset predetermined number of times of shortening the privilege time, and the transition occurs. The continuation of the privileged time-saving gaming state is set so as to continue until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the transition to the privileged time-saving gaming state reaches 500 times. Alternatively, the continuation of the privileged time-saving gaming state ends when a big hit occurs even if the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure does not reach 500 times.

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, one game is selected from a 10R big hit game in which 10 rounds of a round game in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened, a 7R big hit game in which 7 rounds are performed, or a 4R big hit game in which 4 rounds are performed. In each round, the first prize opening 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds, or until the number of balls entered into the first prize opening 25 reaches the specified number of ten.

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 1.600 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the pachinko machine 1 is won in the non-time-saving gaming state (normal), the pachinko machine 22 is released once for 1.0 second. On the other hand, if the Fuzu is won in the short-time game state, the Fuden accessory 22 is released once for 3.0 seconds. Further, in this way, the opening time of the general electric accessory 22 is configured such that the opening time is changed according to the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state.

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

(4. Time saving design)
The large hit symbol, the small hit symbol, the lost symbol, and the time saving symbol used in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. As shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko machine 1 has at least "1st jackpot symbol", "2nd jackpot symbol", "3rd jackpot symbol", "4th jackpot symbol", "5th jackpot symbol", and "small". "Hit symbol 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.

The "first jackpot symbol" is a symbol for carrying out a 10-round probabilistic jackpot game, and shifts to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed. The percentage of "1st jackpot symbol" selected is 10%. Further, the "first jackpot symbol" shifts to the time-saving gaming state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 15). In this case, the time-saving gaming state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches 100 times. Then, the number of times the privilege time is reached after the big hit game is set is set to "1500 times". Further, the privilege time reduction game state granted by achieving the privilege time reduction arrival number is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure after grant reaches 500 times.

The "second jackpot symbol" is a symbol for carrying out a 7-round probabilistic jackpot game, and shifts to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed. The selection rate of the "second big hit symbol" is 45%. Further, the "second jackpot symbol" shifts to the time-saving gaming state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 15). In this case, the time-saving gaming state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches 100 times. Then, the number of times the privilege time is reached after the big hit game is set is set to "1500 times". Further, the privilege time reduction game state granted by achieving the privilege time reduction arrival number is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure after grant reaches 500 times.

The "third jackpot symbol" is a symbol for carrying out a four-round probabilistic jackpot game, and shifts to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed. The percentage of "3rd jackpot symbol" selected is 5%. Further, the "third big hit symbol" shifts to the time-saving game state after the big hit game (see FIG. 15). In this case, the time-saving gaming state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches 100 times. Then, the number of times the privilege time is reached after the big hit game is set is set to "1500 times". Further, the privilege time reduction game state granted by achieving the privilege time reduction arrival number is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure after grant reaches 500 times.

The "fourth jackpot symbol" is a symbol for performing a 7-round non-probability variable jackpot game, and does not shift to the probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed. The percentage of "4th jackpot symbol" selected is 20%. Further, the "fourth jackpot symbol" shifts to the time-saving gaming state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 15). In this case, the time-saving gaming state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches 100 times. Then, the number of times the privilege time is reached after the big hit game is set is set to "1500 times". Further, the privilege time reduction game state granted by achieving the privilege time reduction arrival number is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure after grant reaches 500 times.

The "fifth jackpot symbol" is a symbol for carrying out a four-round non-probability variable jackpot game, and does not shift to the probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed. The percentage of "5th jackpot symbol" selected is 20%. Further, the "fifth jackpot symbol" shifts to the time-saving gaming state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 15). In this case, the time-saving gaming state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches 100 times. Then, the number of times the privilege time is reached after the big hit game is set is set to "1500 times". Further, the privilege time reduction game state granted by achieving the privilege time reduction arrival number is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure after grant reaches 500 times.

The "small hit symbol A" and the "small hit symbol B" do not shift to the time-saving game state after the end of the small-hit game, and are not regarded as the time-saving symbols.

The "small hit symbol C" and the "small hit symbol D" are time-saving symbols that can shift to the time-saving game state after the small hit game is completed. Then, the time-saving game state after the end of the small hit game of the "small hit symbol C" and the "small hit symbol D" is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches 100 times.

The "lost symbol 1" and the "lost symbol 2" do not shift to the time-saving gaming state after the end of the change of the symbol, and are not regarded as the time-saving symbols.

The "missing symbol 3" and the "missing symbol 4" are time-saving symbols that can shift to the time-saving gaming state after the end of the change of the symbol. Then, the time-saving gaming state after the symbol change of the "missing symbol 3" and the "missing symbol 4" is completed is continued until the number of changes of the first special symbol or the second special symbol reaches 100 times.

(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. 16, 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 device 40 executes the initial setting process (process S7). This initial setting process (process S7) mainly sets the transition mode. After that, the main control device 40 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 mS cycle) executes the interrupt process (see FIG. 17) described later between the time the process S12 is executed and the time the process S8 is executed again. ..

(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. 17, the main control device 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process to be executed in the interrupt process (process S21). In the process S21, the main control device 40 sets various timers provided in the main control device 40, and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After the process S21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "3" (process S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: 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 where the game cannot be started and is waiting for the power switch 450 to be switched off. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 40 performs interrupt permission (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 16).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is not "3" (process S22: No), the main control device 40 performs a timer update process for updating various timers provided in the main control device 40. Execute (process S23). Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes an input determination process (process S24), which is a process relating to the entry of the game ball into the various start 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.

Further, in the process S26, when the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure that does not become a big hit in the low probability state after the end of the big hit game is continuous according to the big hit symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure. Performs setting processing such as the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached to grant the privilege time reduction game state.

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 were entered, based on the received prize ball command.

After the process S28, the main control device 40 creates the image data, the audio data, and the like according to the game content during the execution, and executes the effect data output process (process S29) to be output 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 47 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.

After the process S30, the main control device 40 performs register save (process S31) and executes the performance display data creation process (process S32) as shown in FIG. In the process S32, the main control device 40 transfers 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. 16) and the test result of the test firing test to the performance display device 403. Create data for display. After the process S31, the main control unit 40 executes the register return (process S33).

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

After the process S34, the main control device 40 displays the game performance and the test firing test data in the performance display device 403 as a display process (process S35) for various display devices. Further, in the process S35, the main control device 40 displays and confirms 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. 16).

The main control device 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the start process (FIG. 16), 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. , FIG. 16) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 40 can improve the efficiency of the display control by executing the display process for the performance display device 403 at the same timing as the display process for the first special figure display device 281 and the like.

(7. Input judgment processing)
Next, the “input determination process” (process S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 17) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, 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 map entry confirmation process (process S102) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

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

After the process S103, the main control device 40 executes the out number 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 first count switch 506, a second count switch 507, a general winning opening switch 508, and the like. When the out port switch 509 detects 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. 17).

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 lights the fraudulent notification lamp 410 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) provided in the payout control device 41.

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

(7-1. Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 19) 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. 20, 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 631 for the first special figure in the process S111 is full (whether the upper limit has been reached). Whether or not) 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 631 for the first special figure. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area 631 as the first special figure reserved storage. Even if the 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 the pre-reading determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the reserved storage area 631 for the first special figure before the hit / fail determination is performed. Check if is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a big hit to which a probabilistic game or a time-saving game is given. Etc. are 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 47.

In the subsequent process S115, it is determined whether or not the entry into the second special figure start port 24 is detected by the second special figure start port switch 504. If it is a negative determination (process S115: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 19) and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S115: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the second special figure stored in the reserved storage area 632 for the second special figure in the process S116 is full (whether the upper limit has been reached). Whether or not) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S116: Yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for determining the big hit, 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. Various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area 632. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 632 as the second special figure reservation storage area. Further, the random 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 second special figure reserved storage area 632 before the hit / fail determination is performed. Check if is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a big hit to which a probabilistic game or a time-saving game is given. Etc. are 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 47.

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a preset temporary storage area, and then the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored. It is a configuration 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 not limited to this. 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. 19) 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. 21, 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. 19) 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 633 for the normal figure in the process S122 is full (whether or not the upper limit has been reached). do. If it is affirmative (process S122: Yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S122 (process S122: No), the random number for determining the hit, 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, various extracted random numbers are stored in the holding storage area 633 for the normal drawing as the holding storage for the normal drawing. Even if the reserved memory number of the normal figure is "0", the various random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the normal figure operating port 21 are the same as when the memory number is less than the maximum value. It will be remembered. After that, in the process S124, 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. 22, 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. 23 to 27.

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 pass / fail determination process (process S300) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 28 to 40.

(8-1. Normal figure pass / fail judgment process)
Subsequently, the “normal figure hit / fail determination process” (process S200) executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 22) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 to 27.

As shown in FIG. 23, 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 display of the normal map and confirms the display. The process 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 47 to the sub-integrated control device 42. After the process S207, the main control device 40 shifts to the process S208 shown in FIG. 24.

As shown in FIG. 24, 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. 23).

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). Process S250).

Returning to FIG. 23, 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. 25, 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 determination is a hit and the determination is affirmative in the process S214 (process S214: Yes), the main control device 40 determines the hit symbol of the normal figure based on the random number for determining the hit symbol. Together with (Process S215), the 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 processing S216 and the processing S219, if the gaming state is a time-saving gaming state or the like, the fluctuation pattern is such that the fluctuation time of the normal figure is shorter than that of the normal gaming state (non-time-saving gaming state). To decide. For example, the main control device 40 selects a variation pattern having a variation time of 6.2 seconds in the normal gaming state, and if the gaming state is a time-saving gaming state, the variation time is shorter than 0 in the normal gaming state. Select a fluctuation pattern of .7 seconds.

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

After the process S220, the main control device 40 transmits a normal map fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S221). The process S221 is a pre-process for performing the effect corresponding to the normal figure on the effect symbol display device 47 as the 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 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. 26).

(8-2: Fuzu game processing)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 26, the “genuine game game process” (process S250) executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200, see FIG. 22) will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, 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. 27.

As shown in FIG. 27, in the process S252, the main control device 40 determines whether or not four game balls have 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 four and a negative determination is made (process S252: No), the main control device 40 opens the Fuden accessory 22. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the above (process S253). Then, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the opening of the general electric accessory 22 and a negative determination is made (process S253: No), the main control device 40 directly performs the normal drawing game process (process S250, FIG. 26). (See) is terminated, and the process returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 22).

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. 26, 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. 26) and returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 22). 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. 22) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 28 to 40. The special figure hit / fail determination process (process S300) includes the “first special figure hit / fail determination process” shown in FIGS. 28 to 29, the “second special figure hit / fail determination process” shown in FIGS. 30 to 34, and FIGS. 35 to 38. The "big hit game process" shown in FIG. 39 and the "small hit game process" shown in FIGS. 39 to 40 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. 28, the "first special figure hit / miss determination process" first confirms in the process S301 that the special electric accessory is not operating, and determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in the big hit game or the small hit game. If it is a negative determination (process S301: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process.

If the determination is affirmative (process S301: Yes), it is determined in process S302 whether or not the first special figure is 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. 29, 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 pass / 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 "first jackpot symbol" to the "fifth jackpot symbol" (see FIG. 14) 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 the 7R jackpot game, the transition to the probable change state or the transition to the time-saving game state after the end of the jackpot game, the number of continuations thereof, The time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, the time for the jackpot end effect, and the like are set. Further, in this process, the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached in the privilege time reduction game state (see FIG. 15), which is given when the fluctuation display similar to the jackpot of the first special figure or the second special figure in the low probability state after the end of the big hit game is continuous. The settings are made.

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 reserved memory of the first special figure, which is the target of the hit / fail determination. Further, the loss setting process is performed in the process S322. After that, the process S318 and the process S319 are performed in the same manner as in the case of the big hit determination. Then return.

(8-5. Second special figure hit / fail judgment process)
Next, as shown in FIG. 30, 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. 31, 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 "first jackpot symbol" to the "fifth jackpot symbol" (see FIG. 14) 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 is set, for example, the 7R jackpot game is performed, 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 time-saving gaming state, the number of continuations of these, the setting of the time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, and the time for the jackpot end effect. Etc. are set. Further, in this process, the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached in the privilege time reduction game state (see FIG. 15), which is given when the fluctuation display similar to the jackpot of the first special figure or the second special figure in the low probability state after the end of the big hit game is continuous. The settings are made.

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 process S349, the symbol variation start control of the second special symbol display device 283 is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the second special figure, and the like. Further, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the 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 47, the time for the small hit end effect, etc. The settings are made. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed and returned.

If 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. 28) or the process S332 (FIG. 30) (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. 32, the first special figure or the second special figure is shown in the process S360. It is determined whether or not the symbol fluctuation time of the above has elapsed (process S360). If it is an affirmative determination (process S360: Yes), in 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 variable display 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 variation display 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 display of the other special figure that is changing is stopped by a lost symbol. Is.

If the negative determination is made in the process S303 or the process S333 (process S303 or process S333: No), as shown in FIG. 33, 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 time saving flag indicating the time saving game state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S375: No), the process proceeds to process S377. If the determination is affirmative (process S375: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S376.

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

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

Subsequently, in the process S380, the count value of the privilege time reduction counter, which is a condition for the privilege time reduction game state, is reset to the initial value. 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. 34, it is determined in the process S381 whether or not the design of the second special figure is a combination that makes a small hit. If it is a negative determination (process S381: No), the process proceeds to process S384. If it is affirmative (process S381: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric accessory is performed in process S382. Subsequent processing In S383, a small hit game start processing is performed. In this process, a command for starting the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (opening time of the small hit, opening pattern, ending time of the small hit, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Next, in the process S384, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S384: No), the process proceeds to process S388. If it is an affirmative determination (process S384: Yes), a process of counting (counting) the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after shifting to the time saving gaming state in the processing S385 is performed. In this case, the number of fluctuations is the sum of the number of fluctuations in the first special figure and the second special figure.

For example, in this embodiment, the number of times the time-saving game state is ended is 100 times or the number of times the privileged time-saving game state is ended is 500 times, and the count processing by the time-saving counter is the number of times the count value of the time-saving counter (see FIG. 5) is ended. It is desirable to perform a process of subtracting "1" from "100" times or "500" times for each fluctuation other than the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations is the process of adding "1" to the count value of the time saving counter from the initial value "0" for each fluctuation other than the big hit of the first special figure and the second special figure. May be done.

Next, in the process S386, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the end number (100 times or 500 times) at which the time-saving gaming state ends. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in the process S385 is "0" (in the configuration of addition, it is determined whether or not it is 100 or 500). If it is a negative determination (process S386: No), the process proceeds to process S388. If it is affirmative (process S386: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S387. As a result, the time-saving game is completed, and the game state is shifted to the non-time-saving game state.

In the subsequent process S388, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has a low probability. If it is a negative determination (process S388: No), the process proceeds to process S397. If it is an affirmative determination (process S388: Yes), in process S389, it is determined whether or not the small hit symbol or the lost symbol set according to the hit / fail determination is a time-saving symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S389: No), the process proceeds to process S392.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S389 (process S389: Yes), the game shifts to the time-saving game state. Therefore, in the process S390, a predetermined number of times (time reduction counter) according to the time reduction symbol of the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is set as the time reduction continuation number (100 times). Next, in the process S391, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, a time-saving game state is given.

In this case, when the time-saving symbol is a small hit symbol (see FIG. 14), as shown in (a) of FIG. 41 (b), the game shifts to the time-saving game state after the small hit game is completed. On the other hand, when the time-saving symbol is a lost symbol (see FIG. 14), as shown in (c) of FIG. 41 (c), the game shifts to the time-saving gaming state after the change of the special figure is completed. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is invalid even if the time saving symbol is displayed in the time saving gaming state. That is, instead of starting a new time-saving gaming state after the end of the fluctuation, the time-saving gaming state before the fluctuation is continued (counting of the time-saving counter is continued).

Subsequent processing In S392, a process is performed in which the number of fluctuation displays that do not result in a big hit in the first special figure and the second special figure since the end of the previous big hit game is counted by the privilege time reduction counter. The count in this case is the sum of the number of variable displays that do not become a big hit in the first special figure and the second special figure.

For example, in the process of counting by the privilege time reduction counter, the count value of the privilege time reduction counter is added from the initial value "0" to "1" for each fluctuation other than the big hit of the first special figure and the second special figure. It is desirable to do. Not limited to this, in the process of counting the number of fluctuations other than the big hit, the privilege time reduction arrival number (1500) determined in advance after the end of the previous big hit game is set as the count value in the privilege time reduction counter, and the first special figure and the first special figure and A process of subtracting "1" from the count value may be performed for each fluctuation other than the big hit of the second special figure. The count value of the privilege time reduction counter is reset (cleared) to the initial value when the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is reached in the occurrence of the big hit game (see processing S380) or in the processing S395 described later.

Furthermore, the privilege time reduction counter is reset to the initial value when any of "1-b", "2-b" or "3-b" is set as the stage setting value when the jackpot winning probability is set and changed. Will be done. On the other hand, when any of "1-a", "2-a" or "3-a" is set as the step setting value, the privilege time reduction counter is not reset and continues from the count value before the setting change. ..

Next, in the process S393, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations other than the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the number of times of reaching the privilege time reduction that grants the time reduction game state. That is, it is determined whether or not the count value of the privilege time reduction counter counted in the process S392 is the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached (it is determined whether or not it is "0" in the subtraction configuration). If it is a negative determination (process S393: No), the process proceeds to process S397.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S393 (process S393: Yes), the process of setting the number of continuations of the privilege time reduction gaming state (for example, 500 times) that shifts when the privilege time reduction arrival number is reached is performed in the process S394. Subsequently, in the process S395, the count value of the privilege time reduction counter is reset to the initial value when the privilege time reduction arrival number is reached.

Next, in the process S396, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, the game state is shifted to the privilege time reduction game state by reaching the privilege time reduction arrival number. In addition, in the privilege time saving game state, the symbol change time accompanying the hit / fail judgment of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure is shortened, and the time saving function of the normal drawing and the opening extension function of the normal electric accessory 22 are given. .. On the other hand, the winning probability of the general map is not high.

In this case, when the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is a small hit variation display, as shown in (a) of FIG. 41 (b), the game shifts to the privilege time reduction game state after the small hit game is completed. On the other hand, when the arrival at the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is a loss variation display, as shown in (c) of FIG. As described above, even if the pachinko machine 1 reaches the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached in the time reduction gaming state, the transition to the privilege time reduction gaming state is invalid. That is, instead of starting a new time-saving gaming state after the end of the fluctuation, the time-saving gaming state before the fluctuation is continued (counting of the time-saving counter is continued).

Subsequently, in the process S397, a state designation 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 time-saving gaming state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 after the special symbol determination time. The timing of transmitting the state specification command from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 is after the special symbol confirmation time, but the state specification command is also transmitted at the start of the special symbol change and at the time of power restoration. It may be configured. 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. 35 to 38.
As shown in FIG. 35, 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. 36, 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. 35). 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. 35) (process S402: Yes), it is determined in the process S420 whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 37. If it is a negative determination (process S420: No), it returns (see FIG. 35). 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 first large winning opening opening process of the processing S423 to return.

If the positive determination is made in the process S403 (FIG. 35) (process S403: Yes), it is determined in the process S430 whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 38. If it is a negative determination (process S430: No), it returns (see FIG. 35). 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. Execute.

Subsequently, in the process S433, it is determined whether or not the setting is such that the probability change state is set after the end of the 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 number of times the probability change state is continued is, for example, 100 times. Next, in the process S435, the probability change flag is set to "1". As a result, a probable change state is given after the big hit game is completed.

Next, in the process S436, it is determined whether or not the setting is such that the time-saving game state is set after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S436: No), the process proceeds to process S439. If the determination is affirmative (process S436: Yes), the number of time-reduced continuation times in which the time-reduced gaming state is continued in process S437 is set to the number of times set in the process S317 or the process S347. Next, in the process S438, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, a time-saving game state is given after the big hit game is completed. In this case, as shown in (a) of FIG. 41 (a), the game shifts to the time-saving game state after the big hit game is completed.

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

Subsequent process S441 executes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command, and in this process, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. Further, in the process S442, a state designation command such as a probability change state or a time-saving game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like. After that, it returns (see FIG. 35).

If the accessory continuous actuating device is not in operation in the process S400 (FIG. 35) (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. 39 and 40.
As shown in FIG. 39, 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 the 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 and process S456: No), a return is made.

If the negative determination is made in the process S454 (process S454: No), as shown in FIG. 40, 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 has suspended the variable display, resumes the variable display.

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. About the production display)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43, a display mode of the effect performed by the effect symbol display device 47 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 starts the symbol variation display 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 47. Fluctuation display of is started. As shown in FIG. 42 (a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 is large in the lower half portion and consists of three numerical symbols corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure. The pseudo-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. 42 (b), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half and the first special figure. The jackpot pseudo-effect symbol 701 consisting of three identical symbols corresponding to the jackpot symbol of the figure or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed. Further, as the character image 710, "Tatsuyoshi Kuma" with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the hit / fail determination of the second special figure is a small hit, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half and a small hit of the second special figure. A small hit pseudo effect symbol 702 composed of three identical small hit symbols corresponding to the symbols is confirmed and displayed. In addition, a smiling "Tatsuyoshi bear" is displayed as the character image 710.

The effect display example shown in FIG. 43 (a) shows an effect display example in the time-saving game state after the end of the big hit game, the time-saving game state by the time-saving symbol, and the privilege time-saving game state by reaching the privilege time-saving arrival count. In the time-saving game state, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47, a time-saving game image 731 such as "Tatsuyoshi chance" indicating that the time-saving game state is displayed is displayed at a position on the left side of the upper part of the screen.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of fluctuations other than the jackpot of the first special figure or the second special figure, that is, the count value of the privilege time reduction counter reaches a preset predetermined count value in the low probability gaming state. , It is conceivable to carry out an effect that suggests the remaining number of fluctuations until the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached, to which the privilege time reduction game state is given. For example, as shown in FIG. 43B, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 may display the remaining fluctuation number value 740 indicating the remaining fluctuation number at the position in the center of the screen.

(10. Action and effect of Examples)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, after the start condition is satisfied, the hit / fail determination means (process S311, process S312, process S341, process S342) that performs the hit / fail judgment based on the establishment of the start condition, and the result of the hit / fail judgment. , A variable display means (first special figure display device 281, second special figure display device 283) for displaying variable display of identification information is provided. Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a plurality of types of hit / fail determinations according to the special game execution means (process S405, process S457) that shifts to the special game state when the specific display result is displayed on the variable display, and a predetermined setting operation. It is provided with a setting means (main control device 40) capable of setting a set value assigned to the winning probability of the above and changing the winning probability by setting any of the set values. Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a fluctuation counting means (privilege time reduction counter 638) that counts the number of fluctuations of the identification information for which the specific display result is not displayed, and a predetermined count value counted by the fluctuation counting means. A privilege granting means (process S396) for granting a privilege advantageous to the player when the value is reached is provided. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to return the counting value of the variable counting means to the initial value according to the set value set by the setting means at the time of setting operation of the setting means.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a first set value and a second set value for each of the same winning probabilities in the setting means, and the second set value is set for any winning probability. The configuration is such that the counting value of the variable counting means is returned to the initial value.

According to the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability is changed by changing the set value, and the count of the privilege time reduction counter for giving the privilege time reduction game state advantageous to the player according to the set value. Since the value can be returned to the initial value, the superiority and inferiority of the transition to the privileged time-saving gaming state can be adjusted, and it is easy to set the machine that is advantageous to the player and the machine that is not. Therefore, it is possible to develop and improve the management strategy in various ways. In addition, even with the same winning probability, it is possible to easily set the count value of the privilege time reduction counter to return to the initial value and set to continue counting, and it is possible to increase the variation of the setting.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the player does not know whether the count value of the privilege time reduction counter is cleared or not by the operation of changing the stage setting value (for example, the effect does not change). Configuration) is desirable. Not limited to this, a configuration may be used to notify that the game has not been cleared.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned 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. Further, it may be applied to a rotating body type gaming machine.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20 game area, 21: Normal electric accessory, 23: 1st special figure start port (1st start port), 24: 2nd special figure start Mouth (2nd starting port), 25: 1st big winning opening, 26: 2nd big winning opening, 281: 1st special figure display device (variable display means), 283: 2nd special figure display device (variable display means) ), 40: Main control device (hit / fail determination means, special game execution means, fluctuation counting means, privilege giving means, initial means), 42: sub-integrated control device, 47: effect symbol display device

Claims (2)

After the start condition is satisfied, the hit / fail judgment means for performing the hit / fail judgment based on the establishment of the start condition, and
A variable display means for displaying variable display of identification information according to the result of the pass / fail determination,
When the specific display result is displayed on the variable display, the special game implementation means that shifts to the special game state and
A setting means capable of setting a set value assigned to a plurality of types of winning probabilities of the winning / failing determination according to a predetermined setting operation and changing the winning probability by setting any of the setting values.
A variable counting means for counting the number of variable display of the identification information for which the specific display result was not displayed, and
When the counting value counted by the variable counting means reaches a predetermined predetermined value, a privilege giving means for giving a privilege advantageous to the player and a privilege giving means.
A gaming machine including an initial means for returning the count value of the fluctuation counting means to an initial value according to a set value set by the setting means at the time of the setting operation. The setting means includes a first set value and a second set value for each of the same winning probabilities.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the initial means is such that the count value of the variable counting means is returned to the initial value by setting the second set value at any of the winning probabilities.

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