JP2022023424A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of allowing a player to clearly recognize information on a jackpot game and capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: winning/losing determination means for executing winning/losing determination regarding a jackpot or not; variation display means for variably displaying a special pattern according to a result of winning/losing determination; jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game state composed of a plurality of times of round games when a jackpot pattern is displayed by variation display; and round pattern display means for displaying a round pattern for showing a round game. The round game includes: a normal round game; and a specific round game to which a specific function in a jackpot game is added unlike in the normal round game. The round pattern display means includes: a normal round pattern 751 corresponding to the normal round game; and a specific round pattern 752 that corresponds to the specific round game and has a different display mode from that of the normal round pattern 751.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a gaming machine capable of suggesting information on a round game in a jackpot game.

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, some pachinko machines of this type can display the progress of a round game of a big hit game in the production of a big hit game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-014595

By the way, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, regarding the notification of the progress status of the round game of the big hit game, the display mode of the display object (round symbol) is changed before and after the execution of the round game. .. However, all the display modes corresponding to the round games to be carried out from now on were uniform. Therefore, from the displayed round game display object (round symbol), it is not possible for the player to clearly recognize at first glance whether or not there is a "specific round game" scheduled to be performed and the timing of the game. could not.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention has been made to provide a gaming machine capable of clearly recognizing the information of the jackpot game to be performed by the player and improving the interest of the game. be.

The gaming machine of the present invention comprises a winning / failing determination means for performing a winning / failing determination as to whether or not a jackpot is a big hit based on the establishment of a starting condition.
A variable display means for displaying variable display of identification information according to the result of the pass / fail determination,
When the jackpot symbol is displayed on the variable display, the jackpot game control means for executing the jackpot game state composed of a plurality of predetermined round games, and the jackpot game control means.
A round symbol indicating one round game is provided with a round symbol display means for displaying the number corresponding to the plurality of times at most.
The round game is a game machine including a normal round game in which a prize ball is simply generated, and a specific round game in which a predetermined unique function in the jackpot game state is added, unlike the normal round game. In
The gist of the round symbol display means is to include a normal round symbol corresponding to the normal round game and a specific round symbol corresponding to the specific round game and having a display mode different from that of the normal round symbol.

In the present invention, the starting condition is a condition that a random number for determination used for the winning / failing determination is acquired by winning a game ball to the starting port arranged in the game area. Further, it is a condition that the big hit is not performed and the identification information is not displayed in a variable manner or confirmed. As the starting condition, a condition may be added or some conditions may be deleted.

In the present invention, the specific round game has a unique function in the game configuration, such as granting a privilege after the big hit game is completed by the game ball entering a predetermined area in the round game. It can be considered as a game. For example, it is desirable that the privilege is in a gaming state including a probability change function in which the winning probability by the winning / failing determination means is set to a high probability.

Further, in the present invention, it is conceivable that the specific round game is a round game having a peculiar function in the production content as a peculiar function. For example, as the content of the production, it is possible to consider a production that determines whether or not the promotion of round games (increasing the number of round games) is possible, or a production that determines whether or not the game is a probable change jackpot.

According to the present invention, there is a round game that does not merely generate a prize ball by displaying a specific round symbol having a display mode different from that of a normal round symbol, and at first glance, the timing of execution thereof is apparent. Can be clearly grasped. In this way, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the information of the jackpot game to be performed, and it is possible to provide a game machine that improves the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine to which this invention is applied. It is a front view of the 1st gaming board used for the said gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is an electric block diagram of the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing about the game specification 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 "hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the interrupt 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 "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "distribution control processing" executed by the said main control device. 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. It is a front view of the 2nd gaming board used for the said gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display mode of the effect display carried out by the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 4th display mode of the effect display carried out by the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 5th display mode of the effect display performed by the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 6th display mode of the effect display performed by the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 7th display mode of the effect display performed by the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 8th display mode of the effect display performed by the gaming machine.

[First Example]
Hereinafter, the ball game machine (pachinko machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the appearance configuration of the pachinko machine 1 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

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

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

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

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

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball rental switch 171, a payment switch 172, and a payment display of the payment display device 170 (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the 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 detachably attached to the inner frame, and is attached to a transparent synthetic resin plate-like body so that the back side can be visually recognized and the plate-like body. It is a structure including various parts made of. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. Near the center of the game area 20, there is an effect symbol display device 46 having an LCD panel that enables variable display of pseudo effect symbols for the effect corresponding to the special figure, and a display having an LCD panel smaller than this. The device is provided in two upper and lower stages on the back side of the game board 2 so that the device can be seen through the transparent game board 2. A windmill and a large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.

The game area 20 of the game board 2 is divided into left and right so as to avoid the effect symbol display device 46, and the left game area 20L on the left side where the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with a weak first firing intensity. And the right game area 20R on the right side where the game ball can flow down when fired with a second firing intensity stronger than the first firing intensity, and the left game area 20L and the right game area 20R, respectively. There is a flow path where the game ball can flow down.

In order to make the game ball flow down to the left game area 20L, the launch handle 14 is operated to perform "left-handed" to launch the game ball weakly. As a result, it is possible to aim for the ball to enter the first special figure starting port 231 provided at a position directly below the center of the effect symbol display device 46. The first special figure start port 231 is always capable of entering a game ball, and the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as the first special figure) is executed by the entry.

In the downstream portion of the left game area 20L, a plurality of general winning openings 27 capable of normally entering a ball are arranged along the lower end portion of the inner rail 202.

On the other hand, in order to make the game ball flow down to the right game area 20R, the launch handle 14 is operated to perform "right-handed" to strongly shoot the game ball. In the right game area 20R, a directing gate 210 and a normal drawing operating gate 21 provided so that a game ball can pass through at all times, and a second special drawing starting port 232 provided so as to be openable and closable by an ordinary electric accessory 22. And a large winning opening 24 is installed.

The production gate 210 is a gate used for production.

The normal figure operating gate 21 is a gate that causes a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a normal figure) to be executed by passing a game ball.

The second special figure start port 232 can enter the ball only when the normal electric accessory (general electric accessory) 22 is opened. The Fuden accessory is opened for a predetermined time when it is hit by a lottery of the Fuzu, which is executed due to the game ball passing through the Fuzu operating gate 21. The second special figure start port 232 is a ball entry port that causes the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as the second special figure) to be executed by the ball entry.

The big winning opening 24 is a big winning opening that can be opened and closed in a normal round game when the game shifts to the big hit game by the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. The inside of the large winning opening 24 is slightly vertically long, and at the lower end, there is a probability changing opening 26, which is a privilege area that can shift to a probabilistic state in which the probability of winning a special figure is high by entering a ball, and the inside of the large winning opening. The intake port 240 for taking in (discharging) the game ball into the game board is installed side by side. Further, a probability change port 26 is provided above the probability change port 26 so as to be openable and closable, and a shutter 25 is provided as a distribution means for distributing the game ball into a state in which the game ball can enter the probability change port 26 and a state in which the ball cannot enter. This controls the entry of the ball into the probability change port 26. In this case, the probability change port 26 is arranged directly below the center of the large winning opening 24, and if the shutter 25 allows the ball to enter the probability change port 26, the game ball has a higher probability of changing than the intake port 240. Enter the mouth 26.

The game ball that has entered the large winning opening 24 is detected by a ball detection sensor (count SW507, see FIG. 4) provided at the entrance and is counted as a winning ball. In addition, the game ball that has entered the probability change opening 26 and the game ball that has been taken into the intake port 240 are collated with the count to confirm the presence or absence of the game ball remaining in the large winning opening 24. be.

In the downstream portion of the right game area 20R, a general winning opening 27 that can normally enter a ball is arranged at a position downstream of the large winning opening 24.

Further, an out port 203 for finally taking in a game ball from the left and right left game areas 20L or the right game area 20R is provided at the lowermost portion of the center of the game area 20 and at the lowermost part of the board surface.

(1-3. Back side configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1. Similar to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) are hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball flow passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. .. With this configuration, if a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33, and the upper plate 12 Will be paid out to. Further, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize balls also pays out the ball rentals that are paid out by operating the ball rental switch 171.

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

The main control device 40 is provided with an RWM clear switch and a setting key switch. The RWM clear switch is mainly operated when clearing game information or the like stored in the RWM built in the main control device 40. The RWM clear switch may be arranged on the payout control device 41 or the power supply board 45.

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

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

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

(1-4. Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 performs a winning / failing lottery of the normal drawing due to the entry of the ball into the normal drawing operating gate 21, and starts the variable display of the winning / failing of the normal drawing display device 285 described later. If the lottery result is a hit, the hit of the normal figure is confirmed and displayed on the normal figure display device 285, and the door portion of the general electric accessory 22 is opened. This makes it possible to enter the ball into the second special figure starting port 232.

The opening time and the number of times of opening the general electric accessory 22 is, for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time in the normal state, and 2.0 seconds × 1 time in the gaming state advantageous to the player (the general electric accessory support state described later). Set to once.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 231, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random number values related to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure, and uses the extracted random number 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. 26) corresponding to the first special figure on the effect symbol display device 46, and performs a definite display after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 232, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the second special figure, and the extracted random numbers are used in the second special figure. A predetermined number is stored as hold storage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value of the second special figure stored on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Based on this hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the second special figure on the second special figure display device 283, and confirms the second special figure after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 corresponding to the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 46, and performs a definite display after a predetermined time has elapsed.

The variable display and the definite display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed small in the corner of the game board 2. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo effect display by the pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 46 provided in the center of the game area 20, and the player performs the pseudo effect display through the pseudo effect display. The result of the hit / fail judgment is notified to. The pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of three pseudo-effect symbols 700 in the pseudo-effect display, and if the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the three pseudo-effect symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 performs a reach effect in which two pseudo-effect symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol and the remaining one pseudo-effect symbol 700 is variablely displayed in the pseudo-effect display. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of becoming.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / miss judgment of the second special figure are executed according to the entry into the first special figure start port 231 and the second special figure start port 232, respectively. The configuration is such that the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed at the same time.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure are fluctuating at the same time, in the pseudo effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 46, the pachinko machine 1 becomes the main body according to the current game situation. It is configured to carry out a pseudo-effect display targeting the fluctuation of either one of the first special figure or the second special figure. For example, in a game state in which a left-handed game in which it is more advantageous to aim at the first special figure start port 231 is recommended depending on the game situation, the effect symbol display device 46 displays a pseudo effect corresponding to the first special figure. implement. On the other hand, in the game state in which the right-handed game in which it is more advantageous to aim at the second special figure start port 232 is recommended, the effect symbol display device 46 implements the pseudo effect display corresponding to the second special figure.

When the first special figure and the second special figure fluctuate at the same time, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 display only the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure on the effect symbol display device 46. Not limited to this, when the fluctuation of other special figures starts and ends while the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure is being performed, the other special figure is small in the corner of the display screen. The effect display corresponding to the start of the fluctuation of the above and the effect display corresponding to the end of the change of the other special figure may be displayed.

If the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol (pseudo effect big hit symbol) is confirmed and displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 and the effect symbol display device 46 to win a big prize. A big hit game (special game) accompanied by opening the mouth 24 is carried out.

The big hit game is configured to carry out a plurality of rounds, for example, 12 rounds, in which the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 24 in a predetermined opening mode is one round. Further, each round game is conditioned on the condition that the opening time of the large winning opening 24 reaches a preset predetermined time, or the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 24 reaches a preset predetermined number. It is configured to end as a condition.

In the jackpot game, the shutter 25 is usually in a state where it is impossible to enter the probability change port 26. Then, the round game during the big hit game is specified according to the big hit symbol determined with the occurrence of the big hit, and the shutter 25 is shaken to the state where the ball can enter the probability change port 26 in the specified round game. It works for a minute. During this period, if there is a ball entering the probability change opening 26, after the big hit game is completed, the probability of winning the first special figure or the second special figure is changed to a high probability.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a time saving function that shortens the fluctuation time of the special figure and the fluctuation time of the normal figure according to the jackpot symbol, and the opening time of the general electric accessory that opens the second special figure start port 232. It will be in the normal power support state where the extended open extension function is activated, and it will shift to the game state that is advantageous for winning the next big hit.

The probabilistic change state and the normal power support state are continued until the next big hit occurs, or until the number of changes in the special figure (= number of times of execution of the hit / fail judgment) due to the hit / fail judgment reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). With this as the deadline, it is configured to return to the normal gaming state.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 performs an effect of displaying a round symbol indicating the round game performed in the big hit game on the effect symbol display device 46 in the big hit game. In this case, the round symbol is a symbol indicating one round game, and the number corresponding to the number of round games is displayed.

As a round symbol, the pachinko machine 1 has a normal round symbol indicating that it is a normal round game in a normal round game in which a prize ball can be obtained by entering the grand prize opening 24 by opening the large winning opening 24. indicate. In addition, as a round symbol, it is a specific round game in a specific round game in which a prize ball can be obtained by entering the large winning opening 24 and a transition to a probabilistic state can be achieved by entering the probabilistic opening 26. The configuration is such that the specific round symbol shown can be displayed in a form different from that of the normal round symbol.

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 large winning opening 24. In the small hit game, for example, an opening operation of opening the large winning opening 24 for 6.0 seconds is executed once.

In the pachinko machine 1, for example, when the first special figure and the second special figure are simultaneously changed, for example, when the second special figure determination result is a small hit and the second special figure is a definite display indicating a small hit, the second special figure is displayed. 1 The change of the special figure is interrupted. Then, the fluctuation of the first special figure is interrupted during the small hit game of the second special figure, and is restarted after the end of the small hit game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure change at the same time, for example, the determination result of either the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, and the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit. 2 When a definite display indicating a big hit is made for the special figure, the change of the other second special figure or the first special figure is stopped. In this case, even if the hit / fail judgment of the other is performed while the change of one special figure is a big hit, the loss judgment is forcibly made, so that the change of the other special figure is stopped and confirmed by the lost symbol. To.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, a look-ahead determination of the hold storage is performed before the hit / fail judgment of whether or not the hit is made is performed, and whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit in the hold memory and the magnitude of the possibility. You may try to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests.

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

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

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

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

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the first special figure start port SW503 and the second special figure start port 232 for detecting the entry of a ball into the first special figure start port 231 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. The second special drawing start opening SW504 for detecting the entry, the normal symbol operation SW505 for detecting the entry to the normal drawing operation gate 21, the general winning opening SW506 for detecting the entry to the general winning opening 27, and the large winning opening 24. The count SW507 for detecting the entry into the ball, the privilege area SW508 for detecting the entry into the probability variation port 26, the discharge SW509 for detecting the entry into the intake port 240, and the entry to the effect gate 210 are detected. The effect gate SW510 and the like are connected.

The detection signals of the first special figure start port SW503, the second special figure start port SW504, the normal symbol operation SW505, the general winning opening SW506, the count SW507, the privilege area SW508, the discharge SW509, and the effect gate SW510 are respectively. Is output to the main control device 40.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the grand prize opening SOL (solenoid) 511, the general electric accessory SOL512, and the shutter SOL513 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. The main control device 40 controls the large winning opening SOL511 to open and close the large winning opening 24, controls the general electric accessory SOL512 to open and close the general electric accessory 22, and further controls the shutter SOL513 to make a probable change. The mouth 26 is opened and closed.

Further, the main control device 40 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and via the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal board 532. And outputs commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43.

Further, the main control device 40 displays the first special figure display device 281, the first special figure hold number display device 282, the second special figure display device 283, and the second special figure hold number display via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 533. Display control of the device 284, the normal map display device 285, the normal figure hold number display device 286, and the like is performed.

The first special figure display device 281, the first special figure hold number display device 282, the second special figure display device 283, the second special figure hold number display device 284, the normal figure display device 285, and the normal figure hold number display. The device 286 is composed of a 7-segment LED display and an LED lamp. Although not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, these are arranged in front of the pachinko machine 1 at positions that can be visually recognized by the player during the game.

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

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

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the ball-out switch 520 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. When the payout switch 522 detects that the game ball has been paid out, the payout switch 522 outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41. Further, a full switch 523 for detecting that the lower plate 13 is full is connected to the payout control device 41. When the full switch 523 detects that the lower plate 13 is in the full state, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41.

The payout control device 41 stops the payout motor 521 when the detection signal is input from the ball out switch 520 and when the detection signal is input from the full switch 523. As a result, the payout operation of the prize ball by the payout unit 33 is stopped. The ball-out switch 520 continues to output 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 settlement display device 170 via the CR unit terminal board 535 so as to be bidirectionally communicable. A ball lending switch 171 and a settlement switch 172 operated by the player are connected to the settlement display device 170. The ball lending switch 171 is a switch operated when the player requests the lending of the game ball, and the settlement switch 172 is a switch operated when the player requests the settlement.

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

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

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

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

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

The effect symbol control device 43 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The sub-integrated control device 42 transmits to the effect symbol control device 43 a command relating to a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like and a display mode of a pseudo symbol of a special figure. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 43 displays the pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 46.

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

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

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

(2-5. Power supply board 45)
Although not shown, the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit, a power receiving circuit, a power failure detection circuit, and a backup power supply circuit. The power supply circuit converts an AC voltage supplied from an external AC power supply (main power supply AC24V) to generate a DC voltage. The power receiving circuit is provided with a power switch, and the power supply circuit is connected to the AC power supply via the power receiving circuit. When the power switch is turned on, the power supply circuit conducts with the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC24V is supplied to the power supply circuit. Then, the power supply circuit supplies the necessary DC voltage to various control devices, actuators, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state is set to 1/260 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. The jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is set to 1/70 for both the first special figure and the second special figure.

The pachinko machine 1 does not make a small hit determination in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure. On the other hand, the winning probability of the small hit in the second special figure is set to 1/40 regardless of the normal gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state. Not limited to this, the winning probability of the small hit may be different for each of the normal gaming state, the probabilistic gaming state, and the set value.

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

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

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability variation inrush rate of shifting to the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game is set to 40% in the first special figure. On the other hand, the probability variation inrush rate of the second special figure, which shifts to the probability variation state after the big hit game is completed, is set to 60%. Further, the continuation of the probabilistic state is continued until the next big hit occurs, or until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure (= the number of times of execution of the hit / fail determination) reaches 100 times.

In the pachinko machine 1, the electric support inrush rate that shifts to the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game is set to 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the normal electric support state is continued until the next big hit occurs, or until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure (= the number of times of execution of the hit / fail determination) reaches 100 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 big winning opening 24. In the big hit game, for example, 12 rounds of a round game in which the big winning opening 24 is opened are performed. In each round game, the large winning opening 24 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 24 reaches the specified number of nine.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the small hit of the second special figure occurs, the small hit game is carried out at the large winning opening 24. In the small hit game, the big winning opening 24 is opened once for 6.0 seconds. The specified number of small hit games is four.

In the pachinko machine 1, the operating mode of the general electric accessory 22 is different from that of the normal gaming state (non-electric support) and the electric support state. If the Fuzu is won in the non-Public support state, the Fuden accessory 22 will be released once for 0.2 seconds. Further, in the electric support state, the general electric accessory 22 is released once for 2.0 seconds.

Next, the prize ball will be described. The number of prize balls for the first special figure starting port 231 and the second special drawing starting port 232 is set to three for each entry ball. The number of prize balls in the large prize opening 24 is set to 13 for each prize. The number of prize balls for other general prize openings 27 and the like is set to 10 for each prize.

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

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

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

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

After the process S10, the main control unit 40 executes the register return (process S11), permits an interrupt (process S12), and returns to the process S8. In this way, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes the processes S8 to S12 in the start-up process. On the other hand, the main control device 40 periodically (for example, processes in a 4 mS cycle) executes interrupt processing (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, between the execution of the processing S12 and the execution of the processing S8 again. do.

(5. Interrupt processing)
Next, "interrupt processing" executed by the main control unit 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 7, the main control device 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed by the interrupt process (process S21). In the process S21, the main control device 40 sets various timers provided in the main control device 40, and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After the process S21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area is "3" (process S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Yes), it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 has the game stop mode set as the transition mode. That is, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which the game cannot be started and is in a state of waiting for the power switch to be switched off. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 40 performs interrupt permission (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 6).

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

After the process S25, the main control device 40 executes a game state setting process (process S26) for transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer 500 when the game state shifts. In the process S26, for example, the main control device 40 signals the hall computer 500 after a predetermined time has elapsed after the big hit game (special game) or the hit game (general game) is completed in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process (process S25). To send.

When the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test firing test device (not shown), the main control device 40 transmits a test signal indicating that the gaming state has changed to the test firing test device (not shown) in the process S26. do.

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

After the process S27, the main control device 40 executes the prize ball command transmission process (process S28) for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control device 41. Then, the payout control device 41 executes the payout of the prize balls set for each of the various starting openings or the various winning openings where the balls 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 46 and the frame-side decorative lamp are performed according to the content of the detected error. Error notification such as lighting and blinking of 113 and audio output from speaker 112 is appropriately performed.

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

As shown in FIG. 8, after the process S30, the main control device 40 performs a register save (process S31) and executes a performance display data creation process (process S32). In the process S32, the main control device 40 displays the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 630 in the start-up process (see FIG. 6) and the test result of the test firing test on the performance display device. Create the data to do. After the process S31, the main control unit 40 executes the register return (process S33).

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

After the process S34, the main control device 40 displays the game performance and the test firing test data in the performance display device as a display process (process S35) for various display devices. Further, in the process S35, the main control device 40 displays and confirms variations of various symbols in the first special figure display device 281, the second special figure display device 283, and the normal figure 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. 6).

The main control device 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the start process (FIG. 6), while interrupts the process related to the display of the calculation result in the performance display calculation process (process S10). Perform in processing. In this regard, the main control device 40 performs interrupt processing (processing S8) before the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) is completed by performing the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) having a large amount of processing in the startup processing. , See FIG. 6) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 40 can improve the efficiency of the display control by executing the display process for the performance display device at the same timing as the display process for the first special figure display device 281 and the like.

(6. Input judgment processing)
Next, the “input determination process” (process S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 7) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 40 executes the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure start opening 231 or the second special figure start opening 232. 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 map entry confirmation process (process S102) is a process executed when a game ball enters the normal map operation gate 21.

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 large winning opening 24 or the general winning opening 27. Specifically, in the process S103, the main control device 40 determines the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 24 or the general winning opening 27 when the count switch 507 or the general winning opening switch 506 detects the game ball. Add 1 to the value of the counter to be counted.

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 the first special figure start port switch 503, the second special figure start port switch 504, the normal symbol operation switch 505, the general winning port switch 506, the count switch 507, and the discharge. When the 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. 7).

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

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

(7. Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 9) 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 231 and holds and stores the random numbers of the first special figure, and also holds and stores the random numbers of the second special figure start port 232. 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 231 and the second special figure start port 232 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 10, the "special figure entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the process S110 has detected the entry into the first special figure start port 231 by the first special figure start port switch 503. .. If it is a negative determination (process S110: No), the process proceeds to process S115.
If the determination is affirmative (process S110: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the reserved storage area for the first special figure in process S111 is full (whether or not the upper limit has been reached). Or) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S111: Yes), the process proceeds to process S115.

If the negative determination is made in the process S111 (process S111: No), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. of the first special figure are extracted in the process S112. .. Various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the first special figure. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area as the first special figure reserved storage. Even if the reserved memory number of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start opening 231 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the first special figure of the process S113 is executed. In this look-ahead determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the first special figure are stored before the hit / fail determination is performed. Check if it is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether it is a big hit to which a probabilistic state or a general electric support state is given. Whether or not it is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S114, the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter in the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 46.

In the subsequent process S115, it is determined whether or not the entry into the second special figure start port 232 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. 9) and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S115: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the second special figure stored in the reserved storage area for the second special figure in the process S116 is full (whether or not the upper limit has been reached). Or) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S116: Yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for determining the big hit, the random number for determining the big hit symbol, the random number for determining the small hit symbol, the random number for reaching determination, and the fluctuation pattern Extract random numbers for determination. The various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the second special figure. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area as the second special figure reserved storage. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored as the hold storage. Even if the reserved memory number of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start opening 232 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

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

It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 46.

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a preset temporary storage area, and then the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored. It is a configuration to store in the reserved storage area of the main body. Not limited to this, if the number of reserved storages is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the temporary storage area and the main holding storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 231 or the second special drawing starting port 232, the extracted random number is stored in the temporary storage area. Then, it may be confirmed whether or not the number of reserved storages is full, and if it is not full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area may be stored in the main reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved storages is full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are deleted.

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

(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. 11, 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.

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).

(8-1. 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. 11) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 12 to 24. The special figure hit / fail determination process (process S300) includes the “first special figure hit / fail determination process” shown in FIGS. 12 to 13, the “second special figure hit / fail determination process” shown in FIGS. 14 to 18, and FIGS. 19 to 22. The "big hit game process" shown in FIG. 23 and the "small hit game process" shown in FIGS. 23 to 24 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.

(8-2. First special figure hit / fail judgment process)
As shown in FIG. 12, 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 proceeds to the "second special figure hit / miss determination process" (see FIG. 14). In addition, although the figure example has a configuration that directly shifts to the "second special figure hit / fail judgment process", it temporarily returns to the "special figure hit / miss judgment process" (see FIG. 11) and "second special figure hit / fail judgment". It may be configured to shift to "processing".

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

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

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

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

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

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S317. In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as performing a 10R jackpot game, the transition to the probable change state or the transition to the normal electric support state after the jackpot game ends, the number of continuations of these, The time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 46, the time for the jackpot end effect, and the like are set.

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

Further, in the process S319, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 281 is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, the process proceeds to the "second special figure hit / miss determination process" (see FIG. 14). The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the first special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes) in the process S313 or a negative determination in the process S314 (process S314: No), the first special figure is a loss determination. In, the variation pattern of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the hold storage of the first special figure, which is the target of the hit / fail determination. Further, the loss setting process is performed in the process S322. After that, the process S318 and the process S319 are performed in the same manner as in the case of the big hit determination. After that, the process proceeds to the "second special figure hit / miss determination process" (see FIG. 14).

(8-3. Second special figure hit / fail judgment process)
Next, as shown in FIG. 14, 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 proceeds to "big hit game process" (see FIG. 19). In addition, although the figure example is configured to directly shift to the “big hit game process”, it may be configured to temporarily return to the “special figure hit / miss determination process” (see FIG. 11) and shift to the “big hit game 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), the process proceeds to "big hit game process" (see FIG. 19). 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. 15, 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.

Subsequently, in the process S346, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the jackpot symbol of the second special figure is determined from the variation table based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination. In this case as well, as in the process S316, the fluctuation table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern.

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

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

In the subsequent 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. After that, the process proceeds to "big hit game processing" (see FIG. 19). The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the second special figure, and the like. Further, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

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

Subsequently, in the process S352, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the small hit symbol of the second special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure which is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, the small hit setting process is performed in the process S353. In this process, based on the determined small hit symbol, the content of the small hit game, the setting of the time for the small hit start effect of the small hit game performed by the effect symbol display device 46, the time for the small hit end effect, and the like are set. The settings are made. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and the process shifts to the "big hit game process" (see FIG. 19).

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 proceeds to the "big hit game process" (see FIG. 19).

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 (FIG. 12) or the process S332 (FIG. 14) (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. 16, 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 fluctuation of (special figure). Further, this process is a process of stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special figure, and when the small hit game based on the definite display of the other special figure is completed, the change of the other special figure is restarted.

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

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

If the negative determination is made in the process S303 or the process S333 (process S303 or process S333: No), as shown in FIG. 17, the final symbol display time of the first special figure or the second special figure has elapsed in the process S370. Determine if it has been done. If it is a negative determination (process S370: No), the process proceeds to the "big hit game process".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the negative determination is made in the process S372 (process S372: No), as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined in the process S380 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 S380: No), the process proceeds to process S383 described later. If it is affirmative (process S380: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric accessory is performed in process S381. Subsequent processing In S382, a small hit game start processing is performed. In this process, a command to start the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (small hit opening time, opening pattern, small hit ending time, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It is determined whether or not the probability change flag is "1" in the process S383 which is subsequently migrated from the process S382 or is migrated by the negative determination (process S380: No) in the process S380. If it is a negative determination (process S383: No), the process proceeds to process S386. If the determination is affirmative (process S383: Yes), the process of determining whether or not the end condition of the probabilistic state is satisfied is performed in the process S384.

In this process, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the transition to the probable change state has reached 100 times. If it is a negative determination in the process S384 (process S384: No), the process proceeds to the process S386.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S384 (process S384: Yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" in the process S385. As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the non-probability changing state (low probability).

Next, in the process S386, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S386: No), the process proceeds to process S389. If it is an affirmative determination (process S386: Yes), a process of determining whether or not the end condition of the normal electric support state is satisfied is performed in the process S387.

In this process, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the transition to the normal electric support state has reached 100 times. If it is a negative determination in the process S387 (process S387: No), the process proceeds to the process S389.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S387 (process S387: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in the process S388. As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the non-general support state.

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

(8-4. Big hit game processing)
Next, the "big hit game process" will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 22.
As shown in FIG. 19, 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 large winning opening 24 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 an affirmative determination (process S404: Yes), control is performed to open the large winning opening 24 in the first round game in the first large winning opening opening process of the 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 positive determination is made in the process S401 (process S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 20, is the specific round game in which the shutter 25 allows the ball to enter the probability change port 26 in the process S410? Check if it is not. If it is a specific round game (process S410: yes), it is confirmed in the process S411 whether or not there is a ball entering the probability change port 26 by the detection signal of the privilege area SW508.

If it is confirmed that the ball has entered the probability change port 26 (process S411: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the privilege flag (privilege F) is "0" in the subsequent process S412, and if it is "0" (process S412:). yes), in the process S413, the privilege flag is set to "1".

After the end of the process S413, or if any of the process S410, the process S411, and the process S412 is a negative determination (process S410 or process S411 or process S412: no), the process proceeds to process S414.

After the transition, it is confirmed whether or not there are 9 prizes in the large winning opening 24 (processing S414), or whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 24 has expired (processing S415), and if any of them can be confirmed. The big winning opening 24 is closed in the process S416, and the big hit interval process is executed in the subsequent process S417. Then return.

If it is during the jackpot interval in the process S402 of FIG. 19 (process S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 21, it is confirmed in the process S420 whether or not it is the specific round game, and if it is a specific round game. (Process S420: yes), in process S421, it is confirmed by the detection signal of the privilege area SW508 whether or not there is a ball entering the probability change port 26.

If it is confirmed that the ball has entered the probability change port 26 (process S421: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the privilege flag is "0" in the subsequent process S422, and if it is "0" (process S422: yes), the process is performed. In S423, the privilege flag is set to "1".

After the end of the process S423, or if any of the process S420, the process S421, and the process S422 is a negative determination (process S420 or process S421 or process S422: no), the process proceeds to process S424.

After the transition, it is confirmed in the process S424 whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed, and if it has elapsed (process S424: yes), it is confirmed in the process S425 whether or not it is the final round, and if it is the final round. , (Process S425: yes), the big hit end effect is executed in the process S426, and in this process, the special figure hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43, and the big hit game is ended and returned. ..

On the other hand, if it is not the final round (process S425: no), the large winning opening 24 of the next round game is opened and returned by the opening processing of the large winning opening 24 of the processing S427.

If the positive determination is made in the process S403 (FIG. 19) (process S403: Yes), as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined in the process S430 whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S430: No), it returns (see FIG. 19). 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 processes S433 to S438, the game state after the big hit game is set. That is, in the process S433, it is confirmed whether or not the privilege flag is "1", and when the privilege flag is "1" and the state shifts to the probable change state at the end of the big hit game (process S433: Yes), the process S434 In the probability change number setting process, the probability change transition is set, and a predetermined number of times value, for example, "100" is set in the probability change counter, and "1" is set in the probability change flag (process S435). According to this, after the big hit game is completed, the probability change state is given until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches "100" times.

Next, it is confirmed in the process S436 whether or not the state is shifted to the normal power support state, and if the state is changed to the normal power support state (process S436: yes), the power support count setting process of the process S437 is changed to the normal power support state. A predetermined number of times value, for example, "100" is set in the electric support counter, and "1" is set in the electric support flag (process S438). According to this, after the big hit game is completed, the normal electric support state is given until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches "100" times.

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

Subsequent process S441 executes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command, and in this process, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. Further, in the process S442, a state specification command such as a probability change state or a normal power support state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like. After that, it returns (see FIG. 19).

If the accessory continuous actuating device is not operating in the process S400 (FIG. 19) (process S400: No), the process proceeds to the "small hit game process".

(8-5. Small hit game processing)
Next, "small hit game processing" will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the "small hit game process", first, it is determined in the process S450 whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation. If it is a negative determination (process S450: No), the process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process. If it is an affirmative determination (process S450: Yes), it is determined in process S451 whether or not the small hit start effect is being performed.

If the positive determination is made in the process S451 (process S451: Yes), it is determined in the process S452 whether or not the small hit start effect time has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S452: No), it returns. If it is affirmative (process S452: Yes), the large winning opening 24 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 large winning opening 24 is open. If it is affirmative (process S454: Yes), it is determined whether or not there are four prizes in the large winning opening 24 (specified number of winnings) (processing S455), or whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 24 has ended. If any of them is affirmative (process S455 or process S456: Yes), the large winning opening 24 is closed in process S457. Then return. If both are negative determinations (process S455 or process S456: No), a return is made.

If the negative determination is made in the process S454 (process S454: No), as shown in FIG. 24, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in the process S460.

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

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

(8-6. Distribution control processing)
Next, as shown in FIG. 25, the “distribution control process” relating to the control of the shutter 25 in the specific round game of the big hit game will be described. This process is executed by the main control device 40, and first, in the process S500, it is confirmed whether or not the shutter 25 is in a state of being distributed so that the ball can enter the probability change port 26. Normally, the shutter 25 is in a state where it is impossible to enter the probability change port 26, and the probability change port 26 is closed.

If the shutter 25 is not distributed so as to be able to enter the ball (process S500: no), it is confirmed in the process S501 whether or not the opening of the large winning opening 24 in the specific round game is started.
If it can be confirmed that the opening of the large winning opening 24 has started (process S501: yes), the shutter 25 is distributed and operated so that the ball can enter the probability changing opening 26 in the processing S502 to open the probability changing opening 26.

If the shutter 25 is distributed in the process S500 and the ball can enter the probability change port 26 (process S500: yes), a predetermined number (process S500: yes) set in advance to the probability change port 26 in the process S503 (process S500: yes). For example, check if there is a ball (1). If the predetermined number of balls can be confirmed (process S503: yes), the distribution operation of the shutter 25 is stopped so that the ball cannot enter the probability change port 26 in the process S506, and the probability change port 26 is closed. Close.

If the predetermined number of balls has not been entered in the process S503 (process S503: no), it is confirmed in the process S504 whether or not the specified number (9) of balls have been entered into the large winning opening 24. If the specified number of balls can be confirmed (process S504: yes), the distribution operation of the shutter 25 is stopped and the probability change port 26 is closed so that the ball cannot enter the probability change port 26 in the process S506. do.

If the specified number of balls has not been entered in the process S504 (S504: no), it is confirmed in the process S505 whether or not the game time of the specific round game has elapsed. If the passage of the game time can be confirmed (process S505: yes), the distribution operation of the shutter 25 is stopped and the probability change port 26 is closed so that the ball cannot enter the probability change port 26 in the process S506. Then return.

In this way, the shutter 25 is distributed so as to be able to enter the probability change opening 26 on condition that the opening of the large winning opening 24 of the specific round game is started.

On the other hand, the shutter 25 receives a predetermined number of balls into the large winning opening 24 of the specific round game, the lapse of the game time of the specific round game (end of the round game), or a predetermined number of balls entering the probability variation opening 26. Stop the distribution operation on either condition.

(9. Direction display mode)
Next, an effect display example implemented in the effect symbol display device 46 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27.

(9-1. Variable effect display mode)
When the pachinko machine 1 starts the symbol change of the first special figure or the second special figure in accordance with the hit / fail determination on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283, the pachinko machine 1 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 46. , The variation of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is started. As shown in FIG. 26 (a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 has a large lower half portion and is pseudo-consisting of three numerical symbols corresponding to fluctuations in the first special figure or the second special figure. The effect symbol 700 is displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the upper right side of the display screen, a character image 710 of "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi", which is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed. Then, on the lower left side of the display screen, the first reserved storage display image 731 showing the existence of the reserved storage of the first special figure is displayed. Similarly, on the lower right side portion, the second reserved storage display image 732 showing the existence of the reserved storage of the second special figure is displayed.

The pachinko machine 1 develops into a reach effect when the expectation of a big hit is high when the pseudo-effect symbol 700 fluctuates. In this case, as shown in FIG. 26B, the reach suggestion display unit 722 is displayed on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, and the reach pseudo-effect symbol is large in the lower half of the display screen. 701 is displayed. In the reach pseudo-effect symbol 701, the two symbols on both sides are stopped at the same symbol, and only the central symbol is changing.

If the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit (design big hit), the pachinko machine 1 is shown in FIG. 26 (c) on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. The jackpot suggestion display unit 723 is displayed. Then, a large hit pseudo-effect symbol 702 consisting of three identical symbols corresponding to the jackpot symbols of the first special figure or the second special figure, which is large in the lower half of the display screen, is confirmed and displayed. In addition, as the character image 710, "Tatsuyoshi Kuma" with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit, the pachinko machine 1 is large in the lower half of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), and becomes the small hit symbol of the second special figure. The small hit pseudo effect symbol 703 composed of the corresponding three identical small hit symbols is confirmed and displayed.

(9-2. Big hit game production display mode)
When the pachinko machine 1 starts the big hit game, the big hit game effect is performed on the effect symbol display device 46. For example, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), when the first round game of the big hit game is started, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 has a round display 741 indicating the current number of rounds above the display screen. As the character image 710, "Tatsuyoshi Kuma" with a big smile is displayed. Further, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a first text image 742 that urges the game to aim at the big winning opening 24 by the right-handed game is displayed.

Further, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a round symbol 750 indicating the round game to be performed in the jackpot game is displayed at the lower part thereof. In the illustrated example, the round symbol 750 displays 12 "white circles" and "black circles", suggesting that the round game is performed over 12 rounds during the big hit game. Further, the display mode of the round symbol 750 is distinguished between a normal round game aiming at the acquisition of a prize ball and a specific round game aiming at the acquisition of the prize ball and the transition to the probable change state.

In this embodiment, the round symbol 750 indicates that it is a normal round game by displaying the normal round symbol 751 composed of "white circles". Further, the round symbol 750 indicates that it is a specific round game by displaying the specific round symbol 752 composed of "black circles". As for the round symbol 750, the current number of rounds is suggested by the index 753.

As shown in FIG. 27 (b), when the jackpot game progresses and reaches the fifth round game, which is a specific round game, in the jackpot game production, for example, the second text image 743 suggesting that the probability variation mouth 26 is aimed at. Is displayed. Then, in the round symbol 750, the symbol corresponding to the already digested round game is switched to the blurred display. In the illustrated example, the normal round symbol 751 up to the fourth round game is switched to the blurred display. It is desirable that the symbols corresponding to the digested round game be turned off or darkened to make them inconspicuous. Further, the index 753 points to the specific round symbol 752 of the fifth round game.

When the jackpot game progresses further and there is a ball entering the probability change opening 26 in the fifth round game, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), in the sixth round game, in the jackpot game production, for example, to the probability change. A third text image 744 suggesting a transition decision is displayed. Then, in the round symbol 750, the normal round symbol 751 and the specific round symbol 752 up to the already digested fifth round game are switched to the blurred display. Further, the index 753 refers to the normal round symbol 751 of the sixth round game.

In this way, the round symbol 750 allows the player to recognize at a glance the number of rounds performed during the jackpot game, the normal round game, the specific round game, the current round game, and the digested round game. ..

(10. Action and effect of the first embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, the hit / fail determination means (process S311, process S312, process S341, process S342) that determines whether or not the hit is a big hit based on the establishment of the start condition, and the variable display of the identification information according to the result of the pass / fail determination. The variable display means (first special figure display device 281 and second special figure display device 283) is provided. When the jackpot symbol is displayed on the variable display, the jackpot game control means (process S405) that executes the jackpot game state composed of a plurality of predetermined round games and the round symbol indicating one round game are displayed. The 750 is provided with a round symbol display means (the effect symbol display device 46 controlled by the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43) that displays the number corresponding to a plurality of times at most. Further, the round game includes a normal round game in which a prize ball is simply generated, and a specific round game in which a predetermined peculiar function in a big hit game state is added unlike the normal round game. The round symbol display means includes a normal round symbol 751 corresponding to the normal round game, and a specific round symbol 752 corresponding to the specific round game and having a display mode different from that of the normal round symbol.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a peculiar function in a game configuration such as whether or not to give a probabilistic state as a peculiar function in a specific round game.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, by displaying a specific round symbol whose display mode is different from that of the normal round symbol, there is a round game which is not only a prize ball but also a chance to a probabilistic game. At first glance, the timing at which the round game is carried out can be clearly grasped. In this way, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the information of the jackpot game to be performed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In this embodiment, the round symbol 750 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 46, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to use a display device other than the effect symbol display device 46, as well as a configuration using an LED lamp. Further, the round symbol 750 is premised on a configuration in which the display mode is different depending on whether the round game has been performed or not, and the colors are different between the performed and the unimplemented, or the performed has not been performed as a thin and ambiguous display. May be displayed clearly.

[Second Example]
Next, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The round symbol display means of the present invention is provided with two types of large winning openings, a first large winning opening and a second large winning opening, and a pachinko machine that switches between open large winning openings according to a round game during a big hit game. It can be suitably applied to the machine. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

(11. Game board of the second embodiment)
The game board 2A used for the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 28. As shown in FIG. 28, in the game board 2A, a center case 200 provided with an effect symbol display device 46 is arranged in the upper center of the game area 20, and the game area 20 becomes the left game area 20L by the center case 200. It is divided into the right game area 20R.

On the game board 2A, a first special drawing start opening 231, a general winning opening 27, and a first large winning opening 241 are arranged vertically below the center case 200. The first special drawing start opening 231 and the general winning opening 27, and the first large winning opening 241 can be aimed by a left-handed game.

On the game board 2A, in the right game area 20R, a normal drawing operating gate 21, a normal electric accessory 22, a second special drawing start opening 232 set inside the normal drawing starting port 232, and a second big winning opening 242 are arranged from the upstream side. Has been done. These normal figure operating gate 21, normal electric accessory 22 (second special figure start opening 232), and second big winning opening 242 are configured to be aimed by a right-handed game.

(12. Operation of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment)
The operation of the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described. In the normal gaming state, the pachinko machine aims to win a big hit by aiming at the first special figure starting port 231 by a left-handed game. When a big hit occurs, in the big hit game, the big winning opening that opens according to the round game is switched. For example, the 1st round game to the 7th land game carries out a game in which the 1st big winning opening 241 is opened, and the 8th round game to the 12th land game carries out a game in which the 2nd big winning opening 242 is opened.

In this way, the pachinko machine carries out a game in which the first round game to the seventh land game aims at the first big winning opening 241 by a left-handed game in the big hit game, and the right in the eighth round game to the twelfth land game. A game is carried out in which the second big winning opening 242 is aimed at by a hitting game.

This pachinko machine is given a probabilistic game state and a normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed, depending on the big hit symbol. Therefore, after the big hit game is completed, the player will continue the right-handed game. Further, in the probabilistic game state and the normal electric support state, the small hit game of opening the second big winning opening 242 is carried out by the small hit of the second special figure.

This pachinko machine performs an effect of displaying a round symbol indicating a round game performed in the big hit game on the effect symbol display device 46 in the big hit game. In this case, the round symbol indicates a round game in which the first large winning opening 241 is opened by a normal round symbol, and a round game in which the second large winning opening 242 is opened is indicated by a specific round symbol so that the two can be distinguished at a glance. Eggplant.

(13. Big hit game production display mode of the second embodiment)
When the pachinko machine starts the big hit game, the big hit game effect is performed on the effect symbol display device 46. For example, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the first round game of the big hit game is started, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 has a round display 741 indicating the current number of rounds above the display screen. As the character image 710, "Tatsuyoshi Kuma" with a big smile is displayed. Further, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a fourth text image 761 that promotes the game by aiming at the first big winning opening 241 by the left-handed game is displayed.

On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a round symbol 750 indicating the round game to be performed in the jackpot game is displayed at the lower part thereof. In the illustrated example, the round symbol 750 displays 12 "white circles" and "black circles", suggesting that the round game is performed over 12 rounds during the big hit game. Further, the display mode of the round symbol 750 is distinguished between a normal round game in which the first special winning opening 241 is opened and a specific round game in which the second large winning opening 242 is opened.

In this embodiment, the round symbol 750 indicates that it is a normal round game by displaying the normal round symbol 751 composed of "white circles". Further, the round symbol 750 indicates that it is a specific round game by displaying the specific round symbol 752 composed of "black circles". As for the round symbol 750, the current number of rounds is suggested by the index 753.

As shown in FIG. 29 (b), when the jackpot game progresses and reaches the eighth round game, which is a specific round game, in the jackpot game production, for example, a game aiming at the second big winning opening 242 by a right-handed game. A fifth text image 762 prompting the switch is displayed. Then, in the round symbol 750, the symbol corresponding to the already digested round is turned off or switched to dark display. In the illustrated example, the normal round symbol 751 up to the 7th round game is switched to the blurred display. Further, the index 753 indicates a specific round symbol 752 of the eighth round game.

(14. Action and effect of the second embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine of this embodiment, there is a round game in which the opening of the big winning opening changes by displaying a specific round symbol having a display mode different from that of the normal round symbol, and the round game is carried out. At first glance, the timing can be clearly grasped. In this way, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the information of the jackpot game to be performed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Third Example]
Next, the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The round symbol display means of the present invention includes a plurality of types of jackpot games in which the number of round games to be performed differs according to the jackpot symbol, and in the jackpot game production, a pachinko machine that performs a land promotion effect that pretends to increase the number of rounds. Can be suitably applied to.

(15. Outline of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment)
The pachinko machine of this embodiment has a basic configuration of a typical old type 1 type, and has the same configuration as the gaming board 2A (see FIG. 28) of the second embodiment. In the normal gaming state, the pachinko machine aims to win a big hit by aiming at the first special figure starting port 231 by a left-handed game. When a big hit occurs, the first big winning opening 241 is opened in the big hit game.

This pachinko machine has a configuration in which the number of round games performed in the big hit game differs depending on the big hit symbol. For example, the pachinko machine can perform any of 6 rounds of big hit games, 9 rounds of big hit games, and 12 rounds of big hit games, depending on the big hit symbol.

The pachinko machine is configured to carry out a round promotion effect in which the number of rounds increases in the big hit game effect. For example, when a 12-round jackpot game is performed according to a jackpot symbol, the third round game, the sixth round game, and the ninth round game are set as the timing of the promotion effect. The round promotion effect indicates that a 3-round round game can be performed at the start of the jackpot game, and then the number of rounds is increased by 3 rounds for each of the 3rd round game, the 6th round game, and the 9th round game. Perform the production.

In addition, the pachinko machine is given a probability change state and a normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. After the jackpot game is completed, the player will perform a right-handed game aiming at the second special figure starting port 232 where it is easy to enter the ball. Further, in the probabilistic state and the normal electric support state, the small hit game of opening the second big winning opening 242 is carried out by the small hit of the second special figure.

This pachinko machine performs an effect of displaying a round symbol indicating a round game performed in the big hit game on the effect symbol display device 46 in the big hit game. In this case, the round symbol indicates the round game that is the timing of the round promotion effect with a specific round symbol so that it can be distinguished from the normal round game at a glance.

(15. Big hit game production display mode of the third embodiment)
When the pachinko machine starts the big hit game, the big hit game effect is performed on the effect symbol display device 46. For example, as shown in FIG. 30A, when the first round game of the big hit game is started, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 has a round display 741 indicating the current number of rounds above the display screen. The fighter is displayed as the character image 712. Further, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a first text image 742 that encourages the game to aim at the big winning opening is displayed.

On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a round symbol 750 indicating the round game to be performed in the jackpot game is displayed at the lower part thereof. In the illustrated example, the round symbol 750 displays three "white circles" and "black circles", suggesting that the round game is performed over three rounds during the big hit game. Further, the display mode of the round symbol 750 is distinguished between a normal round game and a specific round game that forms the timing of promotion.

As shown in FIG. 30B, when the jackpot game progresses and reaches the third round game, which is a specific round game, in the jackpot game production, for example, a battle image 771 in which an aerial battle between fighters is developed is displayed. Is displayed. Then, in the round symbol 750, the index 753 points to the specific round symbol 752 of the third round game.

As shown in FIG. 30 (c), in the third round game, when the shot down image 772 that shot down the enemy fighter is deployed, the round game is promoted, and three "white circles" for three rounds in the round symbol 750. "And" black circle "are additionally displayed, suggesting that the round game has increased over three rounds. In this case, since the sixth round game is the timing of the next promotion effect, it is displayed with the specific round symbol 752.

As shown in FIG. 31 (a), when the jackpot game progresses and reaches the sixth round game, which is a specific round game, in the jackpot game production, the aerial battle between fighters is similar to the production of the third round game. When the shooting down video 772 that shot down the enemy fighter is deployed after is deployed, the round game is promoted, and three "white circles" and "black circles" for three rounds are additionally displayed in the round symbol 750. It suggests that round games have increased over three rounds. In this case, since the 9th round game is the timing of the next promotion effect, it is displayed with the specific round symbol 752.

As shown in FIG. 31 (b), when the jackpot game progresses and reaches the ninth round game, which is a specific round game, in the jackpot game production, the aerial battle between fighters is similar to the production of the sixth round game. When the shooting down video 772 that shot down the enemy fighter is deployed after is deployed, the round game is promoted, 3 "white circles" for 3 rounds are additionally displayed in the round symbol 750, and the round game is 12 It suggests that the number of round games has increased.

(16. Action and effect of the third embodiment)
The pachinko machine of this embodiment has a configuration having a peculiar function in the production content such as a promotion effect as a peculiar function in a specific round game. In this way, according to this pachinko machine, by displaying a specific round symbol whose display mode is different from that of the normal round symbol, there is a round game that is the timing of promotion effect, and the round game is carried out. At first glance, the timing can be clearly grasped. In this way, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the information of the jackpot game to be performed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(17. Other configurations of the third embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33, display modes of other round symbols in the promotion effect of the round game will be described. In this display mode, the round symbol does not show the display corresponding to the maximum round game that can be performed in the big hit game, and the symbol corresponding to the round game whose implementation is confirmed is clearly displayed, while the implementation is performed. The design corresponding to the unconfirmed round game is blurred and displayed.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, when the big hit game is started, the big hit game effect is performed on the effect symbol display device 46. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), when the first round game of the big hit game is started, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 has a round display 741 indicating the current number of rounds above the display screen. A boxer is displayed as the character image 713. Further, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a first text image 742 that encourages the game to aim at the big winning opening is displayed.

On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a round symbol 750 indicating the round game to be performed in the jackpot game is displayed at the lower part thereof. In the illustrated example, the round symbol 750 displays 12 "white circles" and "black circles", suggesting that up to 12 rounds can be played during the jackpot game. Among them, the symbols corresponding to the first to third round games are clearly displayed, indicating that the implementation is confirmed up to the third round game. On the other hand, the symbols corresponding to the 4th to 12th round games are blurred and displayed, indicating that the implementation of these round games is undecided. Further, the display mode of the round symbol 750 is distinguished between a normal round game and a specific round game such as the third, sixth, and ninth, which forms the timing of the promotion effect.

As shown in FIG. 32 (b), when the jackpot game progresses and reaches the third round game, which is a specific round game, in the jackpot game production, for example, a confrontation video 781 in which boxing is developed is displayed. Then, in the round symbol 750, the index 753 points to the specific round symbol 752 of the third round game.

As shown in FIG. 32 (c), when the KO image 782 in which the opponent boxer is knocked out is deployed in the third round game, the round game is promoted, and three "white circles" for three rounds in the round symbol 750. And "black circles" are clearly displayed, suggesting that the round game has increased over 3 rounds. In this case, since the sixth round game is the timing of the next promotion effect, it is displayed with the specific round symbol 752.

As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the big hit game progresses and reaches the sixth round game, which is a specific round game, in the big hit game production, after the boxing is developed, as in the production of the third round game. , When the KO video 782 that knocked out the opponent boxer is deployed, the round game is promoted, three "white circles" and "black circles" for three rounds are clearly displayed in the round symbol 750, and the round game is three rounds. It suggests that it has increased over. In this case, since the 9th round game is the timing of the next promotion effect, it is displayed with the specific round symbol 752.

As shown in FIG. 33 (b), when the big hit game progresses and reaches the 9th round game which is a specific round game, in the big hit game production, as in the production of the 6th round game, after boxing is developed. , When the KO video 782 that knocked out the opponent boxer was deployed, the round game was promoted, three "white circles" for three rounds were clearly displayed in the round symbol 750, and the round game increased to 12 round games. It may be a configuration that suggests that.

[Fourth Example]
Next, the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The round symbol display means of the present invention includes, as a jackpot, a "probability change jackpot" that shifts to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game ends and a "normal jackpot" that does not shift to the probability change state after the jackpot game ends. It can be suitably applied to a pachinko machine that carries out an effect of probabilistic notification to determine whether or not it is a probable change jackpot.

(18. Outline of the pachinko machine of the 4th embodiment)
The pachinko machine of this embodiment has a basic configuration of a typical old type 1 type, and has the same configuration as the game board 2A (see FIG. 28) of the second embodiment. In the normal gaming state, the pachinko machine aims to win a big hit by aiming at the first special figure starting port 231 by a left-handed game. When a big hit occurs, the first big winning opening 241 is opened in the big hit game.

This pachinko machine has a configuration in which either "probability variable jackpot" or "normal jackpot" is selected according to the jackpot symbol when a jackpot occurs. In addition, the pachinko machine can perform a 12-round jackpot game in either "probability variation jackpot" or "normal jackpot".

The pachinko machine is configured to carry out a probability change notification effect that determines whether or not it is a "probability change jackpot" in the jackpot game production. For example, a continuous battle effect is performed over a plurality of round games, the battle effect is settled in a specific round game, and an effect suggesting either "probability change jackpot" or "normal jackpot" is performed.

In addition, the pachinko machine is given a probabilistic state and a normal electric support state after the big hit game is completed. After the jackpot game is completed, the player will perform a right-handed game aiming at the second special figure start opening 232 where it is easy to enter the ball. Further, in the probabilistic state and the normal electric support state, the small hit game of opening the second big winning opening 242 is carried out by the small hit of the second special figure.

This pachinko machine performs an effect of displaying a round symbol indicating a round game performed in the big hit game by the effect symbol display device 46 in the big hit game. In this case, the round symbol indicates a round game in which whether or not it is a "probability change jackpot" is determined by a specific round symbol so that it can be distinguished from a normal round game at a glance. Further, in the display of the round symbol, the round game after the "probability change jackpot" is settled is shown by the second specific round symbol to distinguish it from the former.

(19. Big hit game production display mode of the fourth embodiment)
When the pachinko machine starts the big hit game, the big hit game effect is performed on the effect symbol display device 46. For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), when the first round game of the big hit game is started, a round display 741 indicating the current number of rounds is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. Then, in the center of the display screen, the first fighting video 791 in which karateka start fighting with each other is greatly expanded.

Further, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, a round symbol 750 indicating the round game to be performed in the jackpot game is displayed at the lower part thereof. In the example, the round symbol 750 displays 12 symbols consisting of the normal round symbol 751, the first specific round symbol 752, and the second specific round symbol 754, and the round game is performed over 12 rounds during the jackpot game. Suggests. Further, in the round symbol 750, the display mode is distinguished by setting the round game in which whether or not it is a "probability change jackpot" is determined as the first specific round symbol 752 and the subsequent round game as the second specific round symbol 754.

As shown in FIG. 34 (b), when the jackpot game progresses and reaches, for example, the fifth round game, in the jackpot game production, the second fighting video 792 in which karateka are fighting with each other is greatly developed. Then, in the round symbol 750 at the bottom of the display screen, the index 753 points to the normal round symbol 751 of the fifth round game.

As shown in FIG. 34 (c), when the jackpot game progresses and reaches the ninth round game, which is a specific round game, in the jackpot game production, for example, a friendly karateka wins and the "probability change jackpot" is confirmed. The final fighting video 793 showing that it has been done is displayed. Then, in the round symbol 750, the index 753 points to the specific round symbol 752 of the ninth round game.

In this way, in the jackpot game production, the conclusion of whether or not it is a "probability variation jackpot" in the ninth round game, which is a specific round game, is notified. Further, in the jackpot game production, in the 10th to 12th round games, a mode different from the fighting mode is produced.

(20. Action and effect of the fourth embodiment)
The pachinko machine of the present embodiment has a configuration having a peculiar function in the production content such as a rendition in which whether or not a "probability change jackpot" is settled as a peculiar function in a specific round game. In this way, according to this pachinko machine, by displaying a specific round symbol whose display mode is different from that of the normal round symbol, there is a round game that is the timing of the finalization effect, and the round game is carried out. At first glance, the timing can be clearly grasped. In this way, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the information of the jackpot game to be performed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned first to fourth embodiments, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, it is applied to an enclosed gaming machine that collects the launched gaming balls inside the gaming machine, launches them again by the launching device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. You may.

1: Pachinko machine, 2, 2A: Game board, 20 game area, 20L: Left game area, 20R: Right game area, 22: Normal electric accessory, 231: 1st special figure start port (start port), 232: 2nd special figure start port (start port), 24: Grand prize opening, 281: 1st special figure display device (variation display means), 283: 2nd special figure display device (variation display means), 40: Main control device (Win / fail determination means, jackpot game execution means), 42: Sub-integrated control device, 46: Directional symbol display device (round symbol display means)

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A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot is a big hit based on the establishment of the starting condition,
A variable display means for displaying variable display of identification information according to the result of the pass / fail determination,
When the jackpot symbol is displayed on the variable display, the jackpot game control means for executing the jackpot game state composed of a plurality of predetermined round games, and the jackpot game control means.
A round symbol indicating one round game is provided with a round symbol display means for displaying the number corresponding to the plurality of times at most.
The round game is a game machine including a normal round game in which a prize ball is simply generated, and a specific round game in which a predetermined unique function in the jackpot game state is added, unlike the normal round game. In
The round symbol display means includes a normal round symbol corresponding to the normal round game and a specific round symbol corresponding to the specific round game and having a display mode different from that of the normal round symbol. Gaming machine.

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