JP2022037591A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of realizing a game for showing a degree of expectation toward a new jackpot and enhancing interest in a game in the game machine having a probability variable game and a time-shortening game.SOLUTION: In a game machine capable of granting a time-shortening game for setting the upper-limit number of times that continues after completion of a jackpot game and variation time of identification information is reduced as compared with a normal game and a probability variable game that sets the upper-limit number of times that continues after completion of a jackpot game and has a higher winning probability of winning/losing determination than a normal game, the time-shortening game has a first time-shortening game and a second time-shortening game having different upper-limit number of times, the first time-shortening game is configured so as to have a lower degree of advantage as a game state than a probability variable game and the second time-shortening game is configured so as to have a higher degree of advantage as a game state than the probability variable game, and a probability to be granted after completion of a jackpot game is set higher in a probability variable game than the second time-shortening game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

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. Further, in this type of pachinko machine, as a bonus game after the big hit game is completed, a probability variation game in which the winning probability of the winning / failing judgment of the special symbol is higher than usual and a game advantageous for starting the winning / failing judgment (for example, winning / failing). It is known that the game can be shifted to (a time-saving game) in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol according to the judgment is shortened more than usual.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine that can shift to the probabilistic game and the time-saving game after the end of the conventional big hit game is equipped with a plurality of effect modes used for the effect display due to the change of the special symbol, and the effect mode is switched according to the game state. There is a configuration that indicates the degree of expectation of a probabilistic game by switching between (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-158428

By the way, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, the probabilistic game is treated as having the highest expectation for a big hit. However, simply setting the probabilistic game to a state in which the expectation for a big hit is high makes the game monotonous and uninteresting.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention realizes a game showing the degree of expectation for a new big hit in a game machine provided with a probabilistic game and a game advantageous for starting a hit / fail judgment, and improves the interest of the game. It was made with the task of providing a gaming machine that can play.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a hit / fail determination means for performing a hit / fail determination based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a hit / fail determination means.
A variable display means for displaying variable display of identification information according to the result of the pass / fail determination,
A jackpot game control means that executes a jackpot game state when a jackpot symbol is displayed on the variable display, and
A notice effect control means for performing a notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the result of the hit / fail determination, and
A privilege game control means for granting a privilege game after the jackpot game is provided.
In the privilege game control means, as the privilege game, an upper limit number of times to continue after the end of the jackpot game is set, and the easy start game that facilitates the establishment of the start condition, and the easy start game.
A gaming machine in which an upper limit number of times to be continued after the end of the big hit game is set, and at least in the winning / failing determination means, a probabilistic game having a winning probability higher than that of the normal game can be given.
The easy-to-start game includes a first easy-start game and a second easy-start game having different upper limit times.
The first easy-to-start game is set to have a lower advantage as a game state than the probabilistic game.
The second easy-to-start game is set to have a higher advantage as a game state than the probabilistic game.
The advance notice effect control means has a plurality of advance notice modes having different expectations to be suggested as the advance notice effect.
The gist of the notice mode is to include, as the most promising notice mode, a mode indicating that the winning / failing determination is confirmed and the second easy start game is granted.

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. Further, in the easy-to-start game, a time-saving game in which the fluctuation time of the identification information is shortened as compared with the normal game can be considered.

Further, in the present invention, it is desirable to perform a variable effect using an effect symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination. The variable effect is provided with a plurality of types of effect symbols, and the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on which effect symbol establishes the reach. Then, it is conceivable that the reach is established with the effect symbol having the highest expectation, and if the player is elected, the second easy start game is given after the big hit game is completed.

Further, in the present invention, it is desirable to perform a notification effect regarding the privilege game given after the end of the big hit game. Then, the privilege notification effect is such that a promotion effect is performed to change the notification content of the temporarily notified privilege state. Further, in the promotion effect, it is conceivable to perform an effect of changing the already notified content, for example, the probabilistic game and the notified content to the notification content indicating that the second start easy game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game with an easy-to-start game having a lower selectivity than the probabilistic game, a lower selection rate than the probabilistic game, and a higher-advantageous game than the probabilistic game. .. As a result, the player can realize a game that desires a second easy-to-start game as a privileged game, realizes a game that shows the degree of expectation for a new big hit, and provides a game machine that improves the interest of the game. Can be done.

It is a front view of the gaming machine to which this invention is applied. It is a front view of the gaming board used for the gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is an electric block diagram of the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing about the gaming state of the said gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing about the special symbol of the said game 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 "Public figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "general figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "normal figure hit-and-miss judgment process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss judgment process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the Few figure pass / fail determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "1st special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit-and-miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "1st special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit or miss decision process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows "the second special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss decision process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit or miss decision process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit or miss decision process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows "the second special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss decision process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. This is a first display example showing a display mode of an effect performed by the gaming machine. This is a second display example showing the display mode of the effect. This is a third display example showing the display mode of the effect. It is a flowchart which shows "hold notice effect process 1" which is executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is a flowchart which shows the "hold notice effect processing 2" executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is a 4th display example which shows the display mode of an effect. It is a flowchart which shows the "step notice effect processing" executed by a sub-integrated control device. This is a fifth display example showing the display mode of the effect. This is a sixth display example showing the display mode of the effect. It is explanatory drawing about the reach effect carried out by the said game machine. This is a seventh display example showing a display mode of the effect.

〔Example〕
Hereinafter, examples of the pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied 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 circumference thereof.

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

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

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

Further, a general winning opening 27 is arranged at a position on the downstream side of the first special drawing starting opening 23, and a first large winning opening 25 is arranged further downstream thereof. The general winning opening 27 is a winning opening that allows a ball to be entered at all times. The first large winning opening 25 is provided so as to be openable and closable by an opening / closing plate of a special electric accessory, and is a winning opening that can be opened in a predetermined opening mode in a round game of a big hit game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

When entering the Fuzu operating port 21, the Fuden accessory 22, the second special figure starting port 24, and the second big winning opening 26 arranged in this way, the game ball is mainly played by "right-handed game". Aim by flowing down to the right game area 20R.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to include a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, and a launch control device 44 as sub-control devices, centering on a main control device 40 that controls game progress and the like. be. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. Further, the main control device 40 is also provided with a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.
In this embodiment, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

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

The main control device 40 includes a glass frame opening switch 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530, and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3). ) Is open or not, the inner frame opening switch 502 is connected. In the figure, the switch is simply referred to as SW. The glass frame opening switch 501 and the inner frame opening switch 502 output their respective detection signals to the main control device 40. In FIG. 4, the "switch" is referred to as "SW".

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

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

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

The MPU (Micro 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 47.

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

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

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

(2-5. Power supply board 45)
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. Operation of pachinko machine 1)
The operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.

(3-1. Basic game)
When the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 21, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random number values related to the hit / fail determination of the normal figure, and makes a hit / fail judgment based on the extracted random number values. Based on the result of this hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the normal map on the normal symbol display device 285, and performs the definite display after a predetermined time.

Then, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal figure is a hit, the pachinko machine 1 opens the normal electric accessory 22 and enables the ball to enter the second special figure start opening 24. The opening time and the number of times of opening the general electric accessory 22 is, for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time in the normal state, and 1.0 second × 1.0 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 23, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure, and uses the extracted random values as the hold memory of the first special figure. Store a predetermined number. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value stored on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit or a loss. Based on the result of this hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 281 and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 33) corresponding to the first special figure on the effect symbol display device 47, and performs a definite display after a predetermined time has elapsed.

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the determination of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct is a big hit according to the confirmed and displayed mode of the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit game is carried out. In this big hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the first big winning opening 25. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 starts opening the first large winning opening 25 when a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed, or after starting opening the first large winning opening 25. When the number of winning game balls reaches the specified number of winnings (9 in this embodiment), a series of actions such as closing the first large winning opening 25 is performed a predetermined number of times. For example, the big hit game is configured to perform 10 rounds of a round game in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the second special figure hit / fail determination is a small hit according to the confirmed and displayed mode of the second special figure, the small hit game is carried out. In this small hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second large winning opening 26. In the small hit game, for example, an opening operation of opening the second large winning opening 26 for 6.0 seconds is executed once.

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

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure change at the same time, for example, the determination result of either the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, and the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit. 2 When a definite display indicating a big hit is made for the special figure, the change of the other second special figure or the first special figure is stopped. In this case, even if the hit / fail judgment of the other is performed while the change of one special figure is a big hit, the loss judgment is forcibly made, so that the change of the other special figure is stopped and confirmed by the lost symbol. To. In order to carry out the present invention, it is not necessary to have a game configuration of simultaneous fluctuations, and any game machine having a probability fluctuation function and a time saving function can be used.

(3-2. Game state)
The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called probability fluctuation machine. The pachinko machine 1 is roughly classified into two gaming states, that is, a gaming state in which the first special winning opening 25 is closed and a gaming state in which the first special winning opening 25 is open. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 1 has a normal game, a probabilistic game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and a player more than the normal game in the game state in which the first prize opening 25 is closed. Includes a gaming state of an advantageous time-saving game (corresponding to the easy-to-start game described in the claims).

The normal game is a game state in which the probability of a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is set low, and the general electric support function described later is not provided. When the normal game becomes a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure in the game, the game shifts to the big hit game in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened. Further, after the jackpot game is completed, the normal game may be transferred according to the jackpot symbol determined at the time of the winning / failing determination which is the cause of the jackpot game.

The probabilistic game is a game state in which the probability of becoming a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is set higher than that of the normal game. Further, in the probabilistic game, the time saving function for shortening the fluctuation time of the special figure in the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the winning probability at the time of the hit / fail judgment of the normal figure are regarded as high probabilities, and the fluctuation time of the normal figure is set. Is shortened, and the opening time of the utility accessory is extended, and the utility accessory support function is provided. While the pachinko machine 1 is in operation of the normal electric support function, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of times of variation display of the second special figure and the normal figure performed within a certain period of time. As the time saving function, the fluctuation time of the special figure may be shortened, the winning probability of the normal figure may not be high, and the normal electric accessory support function may be provided. In particular, in the case of a configuration that grants a time reduction without going through a big hit game such as "b time reduction" and "c time reduction" described later, it is not permitted by the rules to shift the winning probability to a high probability without going through a big hit game. In the case of a configuration having such a time saving, it is necessary to configure a time saving gaming state without shifting the winning probability of the normal figure to a high probability.

The probabilistic game shifts to a big hit game when a big hit is obtained in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure in the game. Further, the probabilistic game may be transferred after the big hit game is completed, according to the big hit symbol determined at the time of the winning / failing determination which is the cause of the big hit game. On the other hand, in the probabilistic game, the game shifts to the normal game when the number of changes in the special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches a predetermined number of continuations (upper limit number). It is a composition.

The time-saving game has a time-saving function that shortens the fluctuation time of the special figure in the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the winning probability at the time of the hit / fail judgment of the normal figure is considered to be a high probability, and the fluctuation time of the normal figure is high. Is a gaming state in which the game state is provided with the function of supporting the general electric equipment, which shortens the probability and extends the opening time of the general electric equipment. Depending on the game configuration, the average fluctuation time of the special figure may not be shortened, and only the general electric accessory support function may be provided. In any case, a game that makes it easy to win a prize in a general electric service may be called a time-saving game. The time-saving game shifts to a big hit game when a big hit is obtained in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure in the game. Further, the time saving game can be transferred after the big hit game is completed, according to the big hit symbol determined at the time of winning / failing determination which is the cause of the big hit game (also referred to as a time saving). In this case, the time-saving game is the first time-saving game (corresponding to the first easy-to-start game described in the claims) or the second time-saving game (described in the claims) having different durations depending on the jackpot symbol. It can be transferred to any of (corresponding to the second easy start game).

In addition, as for the type of time-saving game, in a normal game, the number of fluctuations of the special figure accompanying the judgment of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct reaches a predetermined number of ceilings (number of times of reaching a specific time-saving game). There is something that can be transferred from the normal game (also called b time reduction). Further, in a normal game, there is a thing that can be transferred from the normal game by determining a predetermined small hit symbol or a predetermined loss symbol determined in advance at the time of determining whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct (c). Also called time saving).

The time-saving game is configured to shift to a normal game when the number of changes in the special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct or not reaches a predetermined number of continuations (upper limit number) in the game. be. The number of continuations may be set differently for a time reduction, b time reduction, and c time reduction, or the same continuation number may be set. In addition, it is conceivable to have a plurality of a-time reduction and c-time reduction with different continuation times.

(3-3. Special design)
With reference to FIG. 6, the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol used in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is, for example, "1st jackpot symbol", "2nd jackpot symbol", "3rd jackpot symbol", "4th jackpot symbol", "small hit symbol A", "small hit symbol B", "small hit symbol B", " It has eight types of special symbols such as "missing symbol 1" and "missing symbol 2".

The "first jackpot symbol" is a "probability variation symbol". The "first jackpot symbol" is a symbol whose game state is set to "probability variation game" after the jackpot game is completed.
The "second big hit symbol" is a "time saving symbol". The "second big hit symbol" is a symbol whose game state is set to "first time saving game" after the big hit game is completed. The type of time-saving game is "a time-saving game".
The "third big hit symbol" is a "time saving symbol". The "third big hit symbol" is a symbol whose game state is set to "second time saving game" after the big hit game is completed. The type of time-saving game is "a time-saving game".

The "fourth jackpot symbol" is a "normal symbol". The "fourth big hit symbol" is a symbol whose game state is set to "normal game" after the big hit game is completed.

Of the "small hit symbol A", "small hit symbol B", "missing symbol 1", and "missing symbol 2", "small hit symbol B" and "missing symbol 2" are "time saving symbols".
The "small hit symbol B" is a symbol whose game state is set to "c time saving game" after the small hit game is completed.
"Loss symbol 2" is a symbol in which the game state is set to "c time saving game" from the next fluctuation without going through the big hit game after the symbol is confirmed.

(4. Game specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic game specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko machine 1, the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state is set to 1/300 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. The jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is set to 1/80 for both the first special figure and the second special figure.

The pachinko machine 1 is not determined to be a small hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure. On the other hand, the winning probability of the small hit in the second special figure is set to 1/300 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 depending on the normal gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state.

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. It should be noted that the winning probability of the normal figure is constant, and only the fluctuation time may be changed.

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 grant rate for shifting to the probability variation game state after the end of the big hit game is set to 50% for the first special figure and 70% for the second special figure. Further, the duration of the probabilistic gaming state is continued until the number of fluctuations associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches 100 times.

In the pachinko machine 1, the time saving grant rate for shifting to the time saving game state after the end of the big hit game is set to 40% for the first time saving game and 10% for the second time saving game in the first special figure. On the other hand, the time reduction grant rate in the second special figure is set to 25% for the first time reduction game and 5% for the second time reduction game.

In the first time-saving game, the duration of the time-saving game state is continued until the number of fluctuations associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches 100 times. On the other hand, the duration of the second short-time game is continued until the number of fluctuations associated with the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 700 times.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the big hit of the first special figure or the second special figure occurs, the big hit game is carried out at the first big winning opening 25. In the big hit game, 10 rounds of round games that open the first big winning opening 25 are performed. In each round, the first prize opening 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or the number of balls entered into the first prize opening 25 reaches the specified number of nine.

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

In the pachinko machine 1, the operating mode of the general electric accessory 22 is different from the normal gaming state (non-electric support), the probabilistic game, the first time-saving game, and the second time-saving game. For example, if the Fuzu is won in the normal game state, the Fuden accessory 22 is released once for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the probabilistic game, the first time-shortening game, and the second time-shortening game, when the normal figure is won, the normal electric accessory 22 is opened once for 1.0 second.

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

In the pachinko machine 1, the hit pullback rate at which a big hit occurs in the first short-time game after the big hit game is completed is 28.3% because the big hit probability is 1/300 and the lottery is performed 100 times. The pullback rate at which a jackpot occurs in a probabilistic game after the jackpot game ends is 71.57% because the jackpot probability is 1/80 and the lottery is performed 100 times. The pullback rate at which a jackpot occurs in the second short game after the jackpot game ends is 90.34% because the jackpot probability is 1/300 and the lottery is performed 700 times. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 has a higher pullback rate in the second short-time game than in the probabilistic game, and the second short-time game is more advantageous as a game state than the probabilistic game.

Not limited to this, since the second time-shortening game has a more advantageous configuration as a game state than the probabilistic game, the winning pullback rate of both is almost the same, but the average fluctuation time of the special figure of the second time-shortening game is probable. It is also conceivable to make it shorter than that of the game, and to shorten the time until the number of continuations of the second time-shortening game is reached rather than the time required for the probabilistic game to reach the number of continuations. In addition, if the game state after the big hit game is selected according to not only the pullback probability of the big hit but also the big hit symbol and the game state at the time of winning, it is more advantageous to win in the short-time game state than to win in the probabilistic game. Then, even if the pullback rate at which a big hit occurs in the second short-time game is almost the same as that of the probability variation game, it can be regarded as advantageous.

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

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

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

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

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

After the process S10, the main control unit 40 executes the register return (process S11), permits an interrupt (process S12), and returns to the process S8. In this way, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes the processes S8 to S12 in the start-up process. On the other hand, the main control device 40 periodically (for example, in a 4 m process S cycle) interrupt processing (see FIG. 9) described later between the time when the process S12 is executed and the time when the process S8 is executed again. Execute.

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, "interrupt processing" executed by the main control unit 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process to be executed in the interrupt process (process S21). In the process S21, the main control device 40 sets various timers provided in the main control device 40, and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After the process S21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the transition mode in which the pachinko machine 1 shifts after the power is turned on is the “game stop mode” (process S22). As a result, if it is in the "game stop mode" (process S22: Yes), it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the game cannot be started and is waiting for the power switch to be switched off. .. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 40 performs interrupt permission (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 8).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After the process S34, the main control device 40 displays the game performance and the test firing test data in the performance display device as a display process (process S35) for various display devices. Further, in the process S35, the main control device 40 displays and confirms variations of various symbols in the first special symbol display device 281, the second special symbol display device 283, and the normal symbol display device 285 according to the game status during execution. Display etc. After the process S35, the main control unit 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 8).

The main control device 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the start process (FIG. 8), while interrupts the process related to the display of the calculation result in the performance display calculation process (process S10). Perform in processing. In this regard, the main control device 40 performs interrupt processing (processing S8) before the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) is completed by performing the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) having a large amount of processing in the startup processing. , See FIG. 8) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 40 can improve the efficiency of the display control by executing the display process for the performance display device at the same timing as the display process for the first special figure display device 281 and the like.

(7. Input judgment processing)
Next, the “input determination process” (process S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the main control device 40 executes a special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure start opening 23 or the second special figure start opening 24. The details of the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

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

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

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

After the process S104, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal (process S105). Specifically, in the process S105, 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 determination is negative (process S105: No), the main control device 40 ends this process as it is and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 9).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(7-2. Fuzu ball entry confirmation process)
Next, the normal drawing ball entry confirmation process (process S102) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The normal map entry confirmation process (process S102) extracts and stores random numbers related to a plurality of types of normal figures according to the entry into the normal map operating port 21. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the normal drawing operation port 21 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 13, the “normal map entry confirmation process” first determines whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 505 has detected the entry into the normal map operation port 21 in the process S121. If it is a negative determination (process S121: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 11) and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S121: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage of the normal figure stored in the reserved storage area for the normal figure in the process S122 is full (whether or not the upper limit has been reached). .. If it is affirmative (process S122: Yes), it returns.

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

(8. Win / fail judgment processing)
Next, the pass / fail determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the main control device 40 has, as the first process to be executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25), the pass / fail determination of the normal figure and the normal figure hit / fail determination process which is a process related to the winning game (normal figure game). (Process S200) is executed. The details of the normal drawing pass / fail determination process (process S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15 to 19.

Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the special figure hit / miss determination process (process S300) which is a process related to the big hit game (special game). The details of the special figure hit / miss determination process (process S300) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 20 to 32.

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

As shown in FIG. 15, in the main control device 40, as the first process to be executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200), the normal electric accessory 22 that operates during the hit game (normal figure game) is in operation. It is determined whether or not there is (process S201). In the process S201, if the general electric accessory 22 is operating and a positive determination is made (process S201: Yes), the main control device 40 determines that a hit game is in progress, and the normal game process (process S250). Move to.

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 16, in the process S208, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination in the normal diagram is a hit. Then, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal figure is a hit and the positive decision is made (process S208: Yes), the main control device 40 performs a process for starting the hit game (normal figure game). Specifically, the main control device 40 performs a process (process S209) for starting the operation of the universal electric accessory 22. Further, the main control device 40 transmits a hit game start command instructing the start of the hit game effect to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S210), and starts timing the start interval time of the hit game. After the process S210, the main control device 40 shifts to the normal drawing game process (process S250, see FIG. 15).

On the other hand, in the process S208, if the result of the pass / fail determination of the normal figure is incorrect and the determination is negative (process S208: No), the main control device 40 skips the process S209 and the process S210 and performs the normal figure game process (process S208: No). Process S250).

Returning to FIG. 15, the description of the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200) will be continued. In the process S205, if the definite display of the normal figure is not in progress and a negative determination is made (process S205: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not there is a reserved storage of the normal figure (process S211).

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

As shown in FIG. 17, in the process S213, the main control device 40 performs a hit / fail determination based on the hit / fail determination table (ordinary table) used in the normal diagram and the hit determination random number. As a result, if the result of the hit / fail judgment is a hit, and if the judgment is affirmative (process S214: Yes), the main control device 40 determines the hit symbol of the normal figure based on the random number for determining the hit symbol (process). Together with S215), the variation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (process S216). After that, the main control device 40 executes a hit setting process (process S217) for setting the start interval time and the end interval time of the hit game.

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

In the processing S216 and the processing S219, if the gaming state is a time-saving game or the like, the main control device 40 determines the variation pattern so that the variation time of the normal figure is shorter than that of the normal gaming state. For example, the main control device 40 selects a variation pattern in which the variation time is 6.2 seconds in the normal gaming state, and if the gaming state is the reduced working hours gaming state, the variation time is shorter than the normal gaming state. Select a fluctuation pattern of 1 second.

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

After the process S220, the main control device 40 transmits a normal map fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S221). The process S221 is a pre-process for performing the effect corresponding to the normal figure on the effect symbol display device 47 as the variable display of the normal figure is performed on the normal symbol display device 285. Specifically, the main control device 40 sends the sub-integrated control device 42 a symbol variation start command including a result of a hit / fail judgment, a variation pattern of the general map, etc., and a process S215 or a process S218 as a normal map variation start command. An effect designation command for designating an effect according to the determined hit symbol or miss symbol is transmitted. After the process S221, the main control device 40 executes the normal drawing game process (process S250, FIG. 15).

(8-2. Fuzu game processing)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, the “Public map game process” (process S250) executed in the normal map hit / miss determination process (process S200) will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the Fuden accessory 22 is being opened as the first process to be executed in the Fuzu game process (process S250) (process S251). Then, if the utility object 22 is open and a positive determination is made (process S251: Yes), the main control device 40 shifts to the process S252 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the process S252, the main control device 40 determines whether or not one game ball has entered the general electric accessory 22 by the detection signal of the second special figure start port switch 504. Then, if the number of game balls that have entered the Fuden accessory 22 has not reached one and a negative determination is made (process S252: No), the main control device 40 opens the Fuden accessory 22. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the above (process S253). Then, if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the opening of the general electric accessory 22 and a negative determination is made (process S253: No), the main control device 40 directly performs the normal drawing game process (process S250, FIG. 18). (See) is terminated, and the process returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 14).

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

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

As a result, if the determination is affirmative in the process S257 (process S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the hit game in the normal figure in the process S258, and subordinates the hit game end command in the process S259. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 42. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the hit game end command ends the hit game effect. After the process S259, the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250, see FIG. 18) and returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 14). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not elapsed and a negative determination is made (process S257: No), the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the pass / fail determination process.

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

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

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

(8-4. First special figure hit / fail judgment process)
As shown in FIG. 20, in the "first special figure hit / fail determination process", first, in the process S301, the non-operation of the special electric accessory is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress. If it is a negative determination (process S301: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process.

If the determination is affirmative (process S301: Yes), it is determined in process S302 whether or not the first special figure is stopped fluctuating. If the determination is affirmative (process S302: Yes), it is determined in process S303 whether or not the definite symbol of the first special figure is not displayed.

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

Subsequently, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation (high probability) state of the special figure. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is "1". The probability change flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the probability change state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the probability change state is set. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is in a normal (low probability) state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(8-5. Second special figure hit / fail judgment process)
Next, as shown in FIG. 22, in the "second special figure hit / fail determination process", first, in the process S331, the non-operation of the special electric accessory is confirmed, and whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress is performed. judge. If it is a negative determination (process S331: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process.

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

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

Subsequently, in the process S340 shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probabilistic state of the special figure. If it is an affirmative determination (process S340: Yes), the determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change with the big hit determination random number of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S341. If it is a negative determination (process S340: No), the determination is made by comparing the low-probability hit / fail determination table with the big hit determination random number of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S342.

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

If the determination is affirmative in the process S344 (process S344: Yes), the jackpot symbol is determined in the process S345 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination. As a result, any one of the "big hit symbol A" to the "big hit symbol D" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

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

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S347. In this process, the content of the jackpot game, such as performing a 10R jackpot game, is set based on the determined jackpot symbol. In addition, the transition to the probabilistic game or the time-saving game after the end of the big hit game, the number of continuations of these, the setting of the time of the big hit start effect of the big hit game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, the time of the big hit end effect, etc. Is 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. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the second special figure, and the like. Further, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

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

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

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

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

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 (FIG. 20) or the process S332 (FIG. 22) (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. 24, the first special figure or the second special figure in the process S360. It is determined whether or not the symbol fluctuation time of the above has elapsed (process S360). If it is an affirmative determination (process S360: Yes), in the process S361, the control for ending the variation display of the first special figure display device 281 to confirm and display the first special figure, or the variation of the second special figure display device 283. Control is performed so that the display is terminated and the second special figure is confirmed and displayed. Further, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 to display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol. Since the fluctuation time is specified by the fluctuation start command, the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to perform the same effect display while suppressing the number of commands.

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the negative determination is made in the process S303 or the process S333 (process S303 or process S333: No), as shown in FIG. 25, the final symbol display time of the first special figure or the second special figure has elapsed in the process S370. Determine if it has been done. If it is a negative determination (process S370: No), the process proceeds to the "big hit game process".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the negative determination is made in the process S372 (process S372: No), as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined in the process S381 whether or not the symbol of the second special figure is a combination that makes a small hit. If it is a negative determination (process S381: No), the process proceeds to process S384. If it is affirmative (process S381: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric accessory is performed in process S382. Subsequent processing In S383, a small hit game start processing is performed. In this process, a command for starting the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (opening time of the small hit, opening pattern, ending time of the small hit, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

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

For example, in this embodiment, the number of times the time-saving game state is continued is 100 times (first time-saving game), 500 times (specific time-saving game (b time-saving)) or 700 times (second time-saving game), and is counted by the time-saving counter. In the processing, the count value of the time reduction counter is subtracted from the number of continuations "100" times, "500" times, or "700" times for each change other than the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure. It is desirable to perform processing. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations is the process of adding "1" to the count value of the time saving counter from the initial value "0" for each fluctuation other than the big hit of the first special figure and the second special figure. May be done.

Next, in the process S386, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the end number (100 times, 500 times, or 700 times) at which the time-saving gaming state ends. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in the process S385 is "0" (in the configuration of addition, it is determined whether or not it is 100, 500, or 700). If it is a negative determination (process S386: No), the process proceeds to process S388. If it is affirmative (process S386: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S387. As a result, the time-saving game is completed, and the game state is shifted to the non-time-saving game state.

In the subsequent process S388, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has a low probability. If it is a negative determination (process S388: No), the process proceeds to process S397. If it is affirmative determination (process S388: Yes), in process S389, it is determined whether or not the small hit symbol or the lost symbol set according to the hit / fail determination is the reduced working hours symbol (small hit symbol B or lost symbol 2). do. If it is a negative determination (process S389: No), the process proceeds to process S392.

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

In this case, when the time-saving symbol is "small hit symbol B", the game shifts to the time-saving game state after the small hit game is completed. On the other hand, when the time-saving symbol is "missing symbol 2", the game shifts to the time-saving gaming state after the change of the special symbol ends. The pachinko machine 1 is invalid even if the time saving symbol is displayed in the time saving gaming state. That is, instead of starting a new time-saving gaming state after the end of the fluctuation, the time-saving gaming state before the fluctuation is continued (counting of the time-saving counter is continued).

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

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

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

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

Next, in the process S396, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the specific time-saving gaming state by reaching the specific time-saving arrival count. In addition, in the specific time-saving game state, the symbol fluctuation time accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is shortened, and the time-saving function of the normal drawing and the opening extension function of the general electric accessory 22 are provided. .. On the other hand, the winning probability of the general map is not high.

In this case, if the number of times the specified time reduction is reached is a small hit variation display, the game shifts to the specific time reduction game state after the small hit game is completed. On the other hand, if the number of times the specified time reduction has been reached is a loss variation display, the game shifts to the specific time reduction game state after the change of the special figure ends. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the number of times the specified time reduction is reached in the time saving gaming state, the transition to the specific time saving gaming state is invalid. That is, instead of starting a new time-saving gaming state after the end of the fluctuation, the time-saving gaming state before the fluctuation is continued (counting of the time-saving counter is continued). However, this is just an example, and if the number of times the specified time reduction is reached in the time reduction game state, the specific time reduction is started from there. It may be a configuration to be migrated. It may be appropriately adopted when determining the playability.

Subsequently, in the process S397, a state designation command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state and whether or not it is a time-saving gaming state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 after the special symbol determination time. Although the timing for transmitting the state specification command from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 is after the special symbol confirmation time, the state specification command is also transmitted at the start of the special symbol change and at the time of power restoration. It may be configured. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

(8-6. Big hit game processing)
Next, the "big hit game process" will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 30.
As shown in FIG. 29, in the "big hit game process", first, it is determined in the process S400 whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation. If it is a negative determination (process S400: No), the process is terminated and the process proceeds to the "small hit game process". On the other hand, if it is an affirmative determination (process S400: Yes), it is determined in the process S401 whether or not the first large winning opening 25 is open.

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

If the determination is affirmative in the process S401 (process S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 31, the determination of whether or not there are 10 prizes in the first large winning opening 25 (specified number of winnings) (process S410). Or, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first large winning opening 25 has expired (process S411), and if any of them is affirmative (process S410 or process S411: Yes), the first large prize is won in process S412. The process of closing the mouth 25 and starting the jackpot interval in the subsequent process S413 is executed. After that, it returns (see FIG. 27). If both the process S410 and the process S411 are negative determinations (process S410: No, process S411: No), a return is made.

If the positive determination is made in the process S402 (FIG. 27) (process S402: Yes), it is determined in the process S420 whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 29. If it is a negative determination (process S420: No), it returns (see FIG. 27). If it is affirmative (process S420: Yes), it is determined in process S421 whether or not it is the final round. If it is affirmative (process S421: Yes), the process of the jackpot end effect of process S422 is executed, and the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in this process to end the jackpot game. And return.

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

If the positive determination is made in the process S403 (FIG. 27) (process S403: Yes), as shown in FIG. 30, it is determined in the process S430 whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S430: No), it returns (see FIG. 27). If it is affirmative (process S430: Yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in the process S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device and the special electric accessory in the process S432 is executed. Execute.

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

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

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

Subsequent process S441 executes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command, and in this process, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. Further, in the process S442, a state designation command such as a probabilistic game state or a time-saving game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like. After that, it returns (see FIG. 27).

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

(8-7. Small hit game processing)
Next, "small hit game processing" will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.
As shown in FIG. 31, in the "small hit game process", first, it is determined in the process S450 whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation. If it is a negative determination (process S450: No), the process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process. If it is an affirmative determination (process S450: Yes), it is determined in process S451 whether or not the small hit start effect is being performed.

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

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

If the negative determination is made in the process S454 (process S454: No), as shown in FIG. 32, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in the process S460.

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

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

(9. Production display of pachinko machine 1)
The pachinko machine 1 mainly performs various effects for improving the interest of the game in the effect symbol display device 47. For example, the pachinko machine 1 performs an effect of notifying the result of the hit / fail determination by using a pseudo effect symbol according to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. Further, it is configured to carry out a notice effect such as showing the expectation degree of a big hit when the pseudo-effect symbol changes and the expectation degree of the game state after the end of the big hit game.

When the pachinko machine 1 starts the symbol change of the first special figure or the second special figure according to the hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 displays the pseudo-directed symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure in the effect symbol display device 47. Fluctuations begin. As shown in FIG. 33 (a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large central portion and is a pseudo effect composed of three numerical symbols corresponding to fluctuations in the first special figure or the second special figure. The symbol 700 is displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the upper right side of the display screen, the first character image 710 of "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi", which is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed.

In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47, the lower part of the screen below the pseudo effect symbol 700 displays the hold memory of the first special figure or the second special figure, and holds the look-ahead effect by the hold memory. A production area is provided. In the hold effect area, the first special figure hold symbol 721 indicating the hold storage of the first special figure is displayed on the left side thereof. On the other hand, on the right side of the hold effect area, the second special figure hold symbol 722 indicating the hold storage of the second special figure is displayed. Then, in the center of the hold effect area, the changing symbol 730 is displayed.

For the first special symbol reserved symbol 721 and the second special symbol reserved symbol 722, the reserved memory with the oldest reserved symbol near the center is displayed, and the new reserved memory is gradually displayed outward. As the reserved symbol, a maximum of four symbols can be displayed for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed at the same time, and the hold symbol of the special figure that is the main body of the game is displayed in the hold effect area. FIG. 33A shows a game state in which the first special figure is the main body, and the first special figure reserved symbol 721 is reported. The second special figure reserved symbol 722 is shown by a virtual line.

As for the 1st special symbol reserved symbol 721, when the game progresses and the fluctuation of the 1st special symbol is newly started, the oldest reserved symbol of the reserved memory is digested, and the reserved symbol shifts toward the center (shifts to the right). Will be done. Then, in the changing symbol 730, the changing symbol of the first special symbol in which the reserved memory is digested and the fluctuation is newly started is displayed.

On the other hand, as for the second special symbol reserved symbol 722, when the game progresses and the change of the second special symbol is newly started, the oldest reserved symbol of the reserved memory is digested, and the reserved symbol shifts toward the center (to the left). Will be shifted). Then, in the changing symbol 730, the changing symbol of the second special symbol in which the reserved memory is digested and the fluctuation is newly started 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. 33 (b), the reach suggestion display unit 731 is displayed on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47, 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. 33 (c) on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47. The jackpot suggestion display unit 732 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 first 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 has a large size in the lower half of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 as shown in FIG. 33 (d), and the first special figure or the second special figure. The small hit pseudo-effect symbol 703 consisting of three identical small hit symbols corresponding to the small hit symbols of is fixedly displayed.

(9-1. Hold notice production)
The pachinko machine 1 uses the look-ahead determination of the first special figure and the second special figure to perform a hold notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit and the game state after the big hit game is completed. A display example of the hold notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35. In addition, the figure example shows the hold notice effect of the 1st special figure of the game mainly based on the 1st special figure.

As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the hold notice effect of the first special figure is different from the normal "white circle no map pattern" in the first special figure hold symbol 721 according to the pre-reading determination of the first special figure. By displaying multiple types of marked symbols, the expected degree of big hit and the game state after the big hit game is shown. In the figure example, it is the "? Mark symbol" near the center and the second "hour mark symbol" from the left end.

As shown in FIG. 34 (b), the symbols of the hold notice effect are "white circle no map symbol", "? Mark symbol", "! Mark symbol", "star mark symbol", "this mark symbol", and "certain mark". It consists of 7 types of symbols, "design" and "time mark symbol".
The "white circle no map pattern" is a normal reserved pattern, and does not indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit and the game state after the big hit game is completed.
The "? Mark symbol" is a notice symbol, and the degree of expectation for the jackpot indicated by this is 3%.
The "! Mark symbol" is a notice symbol, and the degree of expectation for the jackpot indicated by this is 20%.
The "star mark symbol" is a notice symbol, and the degree of expectation for the jackpot indicated by the "star mark symbol" is 60%.
The "this mark symbol" is a notice symbol, which indicates that the jackpot winning is confirmed.
The "probability mark symbol" is a notice symbol, which indicates that the jackpot winning is confirmed and the transition to the probabilistic change after the jackpot game is completed is confirmed.
The "time mark symbol" is a notice symbol, which indicates that the jackpot winning is confirmed and the transition to the second time reduction after the jackpot game is completed is confirmed.
In this way, as a notice, the value of "white circle no map pattern" is the lowest, and the value gradually increases from "? Mark symbol" to "certain mark symbol".

In the conventional pachinko machine, the probabilistic gaming state has been set as the most advantageous gaming state, but in the personal computer machine of the present invention, there is a second time-saving game in which the possibility of a big hit is higher than that in the probabilistic gaming state. Therefore, as the most valuable notice, a "time mark symbol" that confirms the granting of the second time-saving game is arranged. As a result, it is possible to produce a production peculiar to a personal computer machine having a time-saving game that is expected rather than a probabilistic game.
In this embodiment, the "time mark symbol" is used to indicate the second time-saving game, but it is also possible to use it in which either the first time-saving game or the second time-saving game is given. In that case, the value of the first time-shortening game is lower than that of the probabilistic game, and the value of the second time-shortening game is higher than that of the probabilistic game. You can expect whether or not it will happen.

As shown in FIG. 35 (a), when the game progresses and the fluctuation of the first special figure is newly started, the oldest reserved symbol of the reserved memory is digested, and the reserved symbol shifts toward the center (shifts to the right). ). Then, the “? Mark symbol” shifted from the first special symbol reserved symbol 721 is displayed on the changing symbol 730. This shows that the fluctuation of the first special figure has an expectation of 3% for a big hit.

Further, when the game progresses and the change of the first special figure is newly started after one change, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the reserved symbol is digested and the reserved symbol shifts toward the center (right). Shift to). Then, the “time mark symbol” shifted from the first special symbol reserved symbol 721 is displayed on the changing symbol 730. As a result, it is shown that the change in the first special figure is a big hit winning and shifts to the second time saving game after the big hit game is completed. When shifting in this way, it is possible that the design will change to one with a high degree of expectation for a big hit. In addition, when a prize is won and the reserved symbol is displayed, it may be displayed as a reserved symbol that shows the degree of expectation suddenly, or it is provided with an effect pattern such that the most valuable "time mark symbol" is suddenly displayed at the time of winning. You may leave it. Further, it is conceivable to have an effect pattern in which the reserved symbol, which indicates the expected degree, is not displayed and the expected degree is indicated by the changing symbol, or the symbol is changed to the one with a high expected degree. In that case, it is conceivable to change the reserved symbol at the key point of the variable effect in association with the variable effect, and to integrally produce the variable effect and the hold notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 35 (c), in the game mainly composed of the second special figure, the second special figure reserved symbol 722 is used to perform the hold notice effect in the same manner as in the game mainly composed of the first special figure.

(9-2. Hold notice production process 1)
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, "holding notice effect processing 1" for controlling the hold notice effect will be described. The “hold notice effect processing 1” is a processing of a subroutine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. "Holding notice effect processing 1" is a process of performing a notice effect using the first special symbol reserved symbol 721 or the second special symbol reserved symbol 722 in the reserved effect area. The "hold notice effect process 1" first determines whether or not the pre-reading command (process S113) indicating the pre-reading determination result is received from the main control device 40 in the process S501. If it is a negative determination (process S501: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S501 (process S501: Yes), in the process S502, for example, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to carry out the hold notice effect. If it is a negative determination (process S502: No), it returns. In this case, the reserved symbol of the new reserved memory is displayed as a "white circle no map pattern". In addition, in the hold notice effect, as the hold change pattern, even if the pattern changes to a hold symbol indicating the degree of expectation at the time of shift, "white circle no map pattern" may be displayed at the time of winning.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S502 (process S502: Yes), it is determined whether or not the result of the look-ahead determination received in the process S503 is a big hit. If it is an affirmative determination (process S503: Yes), in process S504, it is determined whether or not the received look-ahead determination result shifts to the probabilistic game after the jackpot game ends.

If the negative determination is made in the process S504 (process S504: No), the process S505 determines whether or not the received look-ahead determination result shifts to the second time-saving game after the jackpot game ends.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S505 (process S505: Yes), the result of the look-ahead determination is determined to be a big hit, and it is determined that the second time-saving game is started after the big hit game is completed. The new hold symbol of the hold memory corresponding to is displayed as the "time mark symbol". Then return.

If it is a negative determination in the process S505 (process S505: No), the result of the look-ahead determination is a big hit determination, but since it is a determination that neither the probabilistic game nor the second short-time game is performed after the big hit game is completed, the process is processed. In S507, the new hold symbol of the hold storage corresponding to the received look-ahead determination is displayed as the "this mark symbol". Then return.

If the positive determination is made in the process S504 (process S504: Yes), the result of the look-ahead determination is determined to be a big hit, and it is determined that the game shifts to the probabilistic game after the big hit game is completed. The corresponding new hold symbol of the hold memory is displayed as a "confirmed mark symbol". Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S503 (process S503: No), in the process S509, the reserved symbols of the new reserved storage corresponding to the received look-ahead determination are "this mark symbol", "probability mark symbol", and "hour mark". Display with any of "? Mark symbol", "! Mark symbol", and "star mark symbol" other than "symbol". Then return.

(9-3. Hold notice production processing 2)
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, "holding notice effect processing 2" for controlling the hold notice effect will be described. The “hold notice effect processing 2” is a processing of a subroutine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. The "holding notice effect processing 2" is a process of performing a notice effect using the changing symbol 730 of the hold effect area. The "hold notice effect processing 2" first determines whether or not the fluctuation start command (process S319 or process S349) has been received from the main control device 40 in the process S521. If it is a negative determination (process S521: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S521 (process S5211: Yes), in the process S522, it is determined whether or not the hold storage that starts the fluctuation is performing the look-ahead effect. If it is a negative determination (process S522: No), it returns. In this case, the changing symbol 730 is displayed as a "white circle no map pattern".

If the determination is affirmative in the process S522 (process S522: Yes), in the process S523, it is determined whether or not the reserved symbol of the reserved memory to be digested this time is the "time mark symbol". If it is affirmative (process S523: Yes), the changing symbol 730 is displayed as a "time mark symbol" in process S524. Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S523 (process S523: No), in the process S525, it is determined whether or not the reserved symbol of the reserved memory to be digested this time is a "probability mark symbol". If it is affirmative (process S525: Yes), the changing symbol 730 is displayed as a "probability mark symbol" in process S526. Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S525 (process S525: No), in the process S527, it is determined whether or not the reserved symbol of the reserved memory to be digested this time is the "this mark symbol". If it is affirmative (process S527: Yes), the changing symbol 730 is displayed as "this mark symbol" in process S528. Then return.

If it is a negative determination in the process S525 (process S525: No), in the process S527, the changing symbol 730 is a "? Mark symbol" other than the "this mark symbol", the "probability mark symbol", and the "hour mark symbol". Display with either "! Mark symbol" or "star mark symbol". Then return. It should be noted that the degree of expectation indicated by the changing symbol is also an expectation notification for the fluctuation, and can be changed to a changing symbol having a high expectation according to the content of the change, or can be used as a warning effect to excite the variation effect.

In this way, the hold notice effect improves the player's expectation of a big hit before the change stops (design is confirmed) and the expectation of the game state after the big hit game by the hold symbol before the change and the change symbol. You can do it, and the fun of the game will increase. It should be noted that the hold notice effect does not necessarily have to give an accurate notice. For example, "white circle no map pattern", "? Mark symbol", "! Mark symbol", "star mark symbol" may be displayed at the time of big hit, and "this mark symbol", "certain mark symbol", "certain mark symbol" at the time of loss. The hour mark symbol may be displayed. By interweaving inaccurate notices in this way, it becomes more interesting.

(9-4. Step notice production)
The pachinko machine 1 steps up the image displayed on the effect symbol display device 47 during the fluctuation of one of the first special figure or the second special figure to check the expected degree of big hit and the game state after the big hit game is completed. The step notice effect shown is performed. A display example of the step notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 38. In addition, the figure example shows the step advance notice effect of the 1st special figure of the game mainly based on the 1st special figure.

As shown in FIG. 38 (a), the step advance notice effect displays a step image 741 in which a window frame and a character are combined. Then, the size of the step image 741 is changed in a stepwise manner, and the expected degree of the big hit and the game state after the big hit game is shown are shown by the size of the final image. The step image 741 in the illustrated example is the first step image 741 in the initial stage, and the size is changed in a stepwise manner from now on. Further, in the step advance notice effect, the step step display 745 is performed together with the step image. In the case of the first step video 741, "x1" is displayed in the step stage display 745.

The step notice effect has a configuration in which the first step image 741 can be changed into five stages, and usually, any step-up effect from the first stage to the third stage is performed. Then, when the third stage is reached, a reach effect is performed.

As shown in FIG. 38 (b), in the step notice effect, the jackpot game is confirmed when the fourth step B video 742 composed of the fighter characters of the fourth stage is displayed, and after the jackpot game is completed, the probabilistic game is started. Suggests that the transition has been finalized. In the case of the fourth step B video 742, "x4" is displayed in the step stage display 745. In this embodiment, the jackpot game is confirmed when the game progresses to the fourth step. Normally, a fourth step A video (not shown) different from the fourth step B video 742 is selected, but a probabilistic game is given. In some cases, the fourth step B video 742 may be selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), in the step notice effect, the jackpot game is confirmed when the fifth step special video 743 consisting of the cat character of the fifth stage different from the fighter is displayed, and the jackpot game ends. It is suggested that the transition to the second short-time game was confirmed later. In the case of the fifth step special image 743, "x5" is displayed in the step stage display 745.

The 5th step is a production that is displayed by stepping up from the place where it originally ends in the 4th step indicating the big hit confirmation, and it is a configuration that is displayed only rarely, and it is a configuration that develops only from the 4th step video 742. It is conceivable to do. When the probabilistic game is decided, the more advantageous second time-saving game is decided, so that the player can give further joy to the place where he was satisfied in the fourth step.

(9-5. Step notice production processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the "step notice effect processing" for controlling the step notice effect will be described. The "step notice effect processing" is a processing of a subroutine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. The "step notice effect process" first determines whether or not the variation start command (process S319 or process S349) has been received from the main control device 40 in the process S601. If it is a negative determination (process S601: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S601 (process S601: Yes), in the process S602, for example, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the step notice effect. If it is a negative determination (process S602: No), it returns. In this case, it does not overlap with the above-mentioned hold notice effect.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S602 (process S602: Yes), it is determined in the process S603 whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination of the changing special figure is a big hit. If it is affirmative determination (process S603: Yes), in process S604, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probabilistic game after the end of the big hit game.

If the negative determination is made in the process S604 (process S604: No), it is determined in the process S605 whether or not to shift to the second time-saving game after the end of the big hit game. If it is affirmative determination (process S605: Yes), the big hit is confirmed, and it is confirmed that the game shifts to the second time-saving game after the big hit game is completed. Therefore, in the process S606, the fifth step effect process is performed. By this process, the step advance notice effect displays the fifth step special image 743. Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S605 (process S605: No), the jackpot is confirmed, but since the game does not shift to the probabilistic game or the second time-saving game after the jackpot game ends, the fourth step A effect is produced in the process S607. Perform processing. By this process, the step notice effect displays the fourth step A video. Then return.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S604 (process S604: Yes), the big hit is confirmed, and it is confirmed that the game shifts to the probabilistic game after the big hit game is completed. Therefore, in the process S608, the fourth step B effect process is performed. By this process, the step notice effect displays the fourth step B video 742. Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S603 (process S603: No), the jackpot has not been determined. Therefore, in the process S609, a step notice effect is performed by any step from the first stage to the third stage. Then return.

In this way, the step notice effect can improve the expectation of the player's big hit before the change stops (design is confirmed) and the expectation of the game state after the big hit game by the step image during the change, and the game can be played. The fun of is increased. On top of that, after announcing that the probabilistic game is a hit, the step notice may proceed further, and the game may be changed to one that announces that the second time-saving game is a hit. Unlike conventional gaming machines, in which the hit to which a probabilistic game is given is the highest level of notice content, it is possible to provide a new notice effect in which the one to which a time-saving game is given is the highest level. It should be noted that the step notice effect does not necessarily have to give an accurate notice. For example, the effect may be performed by any of the steps from the first stage to the third stage at the time of a big hit, or the effect may be performed by the step of the fourth stage at the time of loss. By interweaving inaccurate notices in this way, it becomes more interesting.

(9-6. First promotion production)
The pachinko machine 1 performs the first promotion effect of notifying that the game state after the end of the big hit game has been promoted from a low one to a more advantageous game state in the big hit game effect during the big hit game. Then, in the first promotion effect, when the second time-saving game is given after the big hit game is completed, the effect of changing the effect content notified as the probabilistic game to the second time-saving game is performed. A display example of the first promotion effect during the jackpot game will be described with reference to FIG. 40.

For example, when the pachinko machine shifts to the second short-time game after the big hit game ends, when the big hit game starts, the pachinko machine shifts to the normal game or the first short-time game after the big hit game ends in the early round game. Perform a production that shows what to do.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), in the first promotion effect, when the big hit game reaches the fifth round, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 shifts to the probabilistic game after the big hit game is completed. In addition to displaying the probabilistic promotion character image 751 indicating that, the probabilistic promotion image 752 by the karateka character is displayed. The promotion effect at this stage is not the final effect. Further, in the big hit game, the number of rounds is indicated by the number of rounds display 750.

As shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the big hit game progresses further to reach the sixth round, the first promotion effect shifts to the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 and shifts to the second short-time game after the big hit game ends. In addition to displaying the super-short-time character video 753 indicating that the cat character is to be performed, the super-short-time promotion video 754 by the cat character is displayed.

In this way, the first promotion effect is the big hit of the player during the big hit game by promoting from the normal game or the first short-time game to the probable change game, and further from the probable change game to the second short-time game. It is possible to improve the expectation for the game state after the game, and the fun of the game is increased. In the embodiment, the effect of promoting to the one with higher advantage is shown, but the effect of promoting to either the probabilistic game or the second time-saving game from the place where the first time-saving game was shown is performed. It is also conceivable to entertain the player as to which one to be promoted to, or to provide a pattern of returning to the normal game state without being given a time-saving game or a probabilistic game, and to perform a promotion effect of up to four stages.

(9-7. Second promotion production)
The pachinko machine 1 promotes the current gaming state from a low one to a more advantageous gaming state on condition that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches a predetermined number after the big hit game is completed. A second promotion effect is performed to notify the user as if he / she did. A display example of the second promotion effect when the game shifts to the second time-saving game after the end of the big hit game will be described with reference to FIG. 41.

For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), the second promotion effect is a probabilistic game on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 when the second time-saving game is given after the big hit game is completed. In addition to displaying the Tatsuyoshi RUSH character image 761 to be shown, the fighting image 762 in the probabilistic production mode in which the two fighters confront each other is temporarily displayed. Of course, the same fighting image 762 will be displayed even when the probabilistic game is given after the big hit game is completed. It should be noted that the figure shows the first variation in the game, and the variation number display 763 shows that the number of continuations of the probabilistic game is 100 times remaining.

When the game progresses and the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 100 times, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), it seems as if it is the last change of the probability variation game by the fluctuation number display 764. Display on. If this game state is really a probabilistic game, it will be a normal game from the next change, and will be a change in the normal effect mode.

When the game state is the second short-time game as shown in the example, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), if the player thinks that the normal effect mode will be entered in the next rotation, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 is displayed. , Ultra Tatsuyoshi RUSH character image 765 indicating that it is the second time saving game is displayed, and Tatsuyoshi image 767 of the second time saving production mode in which the bear Tatsuyoshi makes a leap forward is displayed. In this case, the number of continuations of the second short-time game is 700, and since the fake Tatsuyoshi RUSH has been changed 100 times, the number of continuations of the second short-time game is 600 times remaining according to the fluctuation number display 766. Is shown.

In this way, the second promotion effect is promoted from the probabilistic game to the second time-saving game on condition that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches a predetermined number after the big hit game is completed. , The player's expectation for the game state after the big hit game can be improved, and the fun of the game is increased. In the embodiment, the configuration is described to show that the game is the second short-time game after pretending to be a probabilistic game, but the production is performed in a production mode in which it is difficult to determine whether the game is probable change or short-time, and when the predetermined number of times is reached, the game shifts to the normal game. It is also conceivable to have a configuration in which a branching effect is performed depending on whether the game shifts to the second reduced working hours game. Further, in this embodiment, whether the specification was to announce that the game was the second time-shortening game at the end of the number of continuations of the probabilistic game, but it is made to announce whether it is the second time-saving game by drawing every variation, or the probability change. It is also conceivable to announce that the game is a second time-saving game at a number different from the number of times the game is continued.

(9-8. Reach design notice production)
The pachinko machine 1 has a reach symbol advance notice effect that indicates the degree of expectation of a big hit and the game state after the big hit game is completed, according to the displayed reach symbol in the reach effect during the change of the first special figure or the second special figure. I do. The reach design and the degree of expectation will be described with reference to FIG. 42.

As shown in FIG. 42, the pachinko machine 1 uses the reach symbols of “1” to “7” for the advance notice effect.
"1" is a reach notice symbol, and when the reach is established by the production symbol "1", the expectation for the big hit is 5% at that time.
"2" is a reach notice symbol, and when the reach is established by the production symbol "2", the degree of expectation for a big hit is set to 5% at that time.
"3" is a reach notice symbol, and when the reach is established by the production symbol "3", the expectation for the big hit is 66% at that time. If it is a big hit, it means that the game shifts to the probabilistic game or the second short-time game after the big hit game is completed.
"4" is a reach notice symbol, and when the reach is established by the production symbol "4", the degree of expectation for a big hit is set to 10% at that time.
"5" is a reach notice symbol, and when the reach is established by the production symbol "5", the degree of expectation for a big hit is 33% at that time. If it is a big hit, it means that the game shifts to the probabilistic game after the big hit game is completed.
"6" is a reach notice symbol, and when the reach is established by the production symbol "6", the expectation for the big hit is 5% at that time.
“7” is a reach notice symbol, and when the reach is established by the effect symbol “7”, it indicates that the transition to the second short-time game is confirmed after the big hit and the big hit game are completed at that time. In the past, when a reach was established with the most preferred number "7" such as lucky 7 in pachinko games, the jackpot was confirmed and the jackpot to which the probabilistic game was given was confirmed. In the game configuration including the second time-saving game, which is more advantageous than the above, the jackpot to which the time-saving game is given is determined by the most preferred number "7".

In this way, in the reach pattern advance notice effect, the player's expectation of a big hit at the time of establishment of the reach and the expectation of the game state after the big hit game can be improved by the reach effect, and the fun of the game is increased. On top of that, by treating the time-saving game as the most valuable one instead of the probabilistic game, it is possible to give the player a new sense of the game.

(9-9. Production mode)
After the jackpot game is completed, the pachinko machine 1 may change the effect mode of the variation of the first special figure or the second special figure according to the game state. The relationship between the gaming state and the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. 43.

For example, in the first time-saving game, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), the Tatsuyoshi time character image 771 indicating that the game is the first time-saving game is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47, and the two players are displayed. The fighting video 773 in the first time-saving production mode in which the fighters confront each other is displayed. In addition, the figure shows the first variation which shifted to the 1st time saving game, and the variation number display 772 shows that the number of continuation of the 1st time saving game is 100 times remaining.

For example, in the probabilistic game, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), a super Tatsuyoshi time character image 774 indicating that the probabilistic game is performed is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47, and two fighters are displayed. The aerial battle video 775 in the probabilistic effect mode for developing the aerial battle is displayed. In addition, the figure shows the first variation which shifted to the probability variation game, and the variation number display 772 shows that the number of continuation of the probability variation game is 100 times remaining.

For example, in the second time-saving game, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), an ultra Tatsuyoshi time character image 776 indicating that the second time-saving game is displayed and two people are displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47. The boxing video 777 of the second time-saving production mode in which the boxers of the boxing confront each other is displayed. In addition, the figure shows the first variation which shifted to the 2nd time-shortening game, and the variation number display 772 shows that the number of continuation of the 2nd time-saving game is 700 times remaining.

In this way, by changing the effect mode when the first special figure or the second special figure changes according to the game state, it is possible to easily recognize the game state after the big hit game is completed, and the game is interesting. Increase. On top of that, when the first time saving effect mode is displayed, it switches to the probabilistic effect mode, and when the probabilistic effect mode is displayed, it switches to the second time saving effect mode, and the game state is actually more advantageous. It is possible to produce an effect such as notifying that it was. In this case as well, what was only switched from the time-saving effect mode to the probabilistic effect mode in the conventional gaming machine is promoted from the probabilistic effect mode to the time-saving effect mode by providing the second time-saving game, which is more game than the probabilistic effect game. It is possible to produce such things.

(10. Action and effect of Examples)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, it is provided with a hit / fail determination means (process S311, process S312, process S341, process S342) that performs a hit / fail determination based on the establishment of a start condition. A variable display means (first special figure display device 281 and second special figure display device 283) for displaying variable display of identification information according to the result of the hit / fail determination is provided. It is provided with a jackpot game control means (process S405) that executes a jackpot game state when a jackpot symbol is displayed on a variable display, and a privilege game control means (process S435, process S438) that grants a privilege game after the jackpot game. .. As a privilege game, the privilege game control means is set as an upper limit number of times to be continued after the end of the big hit game, and is a time-saving game in which the fluctuation time of the identification information by the variation display means is shortened as compared with the normal game, and the privilege game is continued after the end of the big hit game. An upper limit number of times is set, and it is possible to grant a probability variation game having a winning probability higher than that of a normal game in the winning / failing determination means. The time-saving game includes a first time-saving game and a second time-saving game having different upper limit times. Further, the first time-saving game is set to have a lower advantage as a gaming state than the probabilistic game, and the second time-shortening game is set to have a higher advantage as a gaming state than the probabilistic game. Furthermore, the probabilistic game has a configuration in which the probability of being given after the big hit game is set to be higher than that of the second time-saving game.

The pachinko machine 1 includes notice effect control means (processes S506 to S509, process S524, process S526, process S528, process S529, process S605 to S607) that perform a notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the result of the hit / fail determination. Then, it is shown that the advance notice effect control means has a plurality of advance notice modes having different expectations to be suggested in the advance notice effect, and it is confirmed that the winning decision and the second time reduction are given as the advance notice modes. It is configured to perform a notice mode.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes a variation effect control means for performing a variation effect using an effect symbol based on the result of a hit / fail determination. The variable effect control means is provided with a plurality of types of effect symbols in the variable effect, and the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on which effect symbol establishes the reach. Then, the reach is established with the effect symbol having the highest expectation, and if the player is elected, the second time-saving game is given after the big hit game is completed.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a privilege notification effect means for performing a notification effect regarding the privilege game given after the end of the big hit game. Then, the privilege notification effect is such that a promotion effect is performed to change the notification content of the temporarily notified privilege state. Further, in the promotion effect, it is conceivable to perform an effect of changing the already notified content, for example, the probabilistic game and the notified content to the notification content indicating that the game is the second time saving game. In addition, a new promotion effect that has never been seen before is possible, in which the time-saving game is promoted to the probabilistic game, and the promoted probabilistic game is promoted to the time-saving game again.

According to the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a time-saving game (first time-saving game) having a lower advantage than the probabilistic game, but has a lower selectivity than the probabilistic state and a higher advantage than the probabilistic state (second time-saving state). It is possible to realize a playability with a time-saving game). As a result, the player can realize a game that desires a second time-saving game as a privilege game, realize a game that shows the degree of expectation for a new big hit, and improve the interest of the game.

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

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20 game area, 20L: Left game area, 20R: Right game area, 22: Normal electric accessory, 23: 1st special figure start port, 24: 2nd special figure start port , 25: 1st prize opening, 26: 2nd prize, 281: 1st special figure display device (variable display means), 283: 2nd special figure display device (variable display means), 40: main control device (Win / fail determination means, jackpot game control means, privilege game control means), 42: Sub-integrated control device (notice effect control means, privilege notification effect means, variable effect control means), 47: effect symbol display device

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A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a hit is 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,
A jackpot game control means that executes a jackpot game state when a jackpot symbol is displayed on the variable display, and
A notice effect control means for performing a notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the result of the hit / fail determination, and
A privilege game control means for granting a privilege game after the jackpot game is provided.
In the privilege game control means, as the privilege game, an upper limit number of times to continue after the end of the jackpot game is set, and the easy start game that facilitates the establishment of the start condition, and the easy start game.
A gaming machine in which an upper limit number of times to be continued after the end of the big hit game is set, and at least in the winning / failing determination means, a probabilistic game having a winning probability higher than that of the normal game can be given.
The easy-to-start game includes a first easy-start game and a second easy-start game having different upper limit times.
The first easy-to-start game is set to have a lower advantage as a game state than the probabilistic game.
The second easy-to-start game is set to have a higher advantage as a game state than the probabilistic game.
The advance notice effect control means has a plurality of advance notice modes having different expectations to be suggested as the advance notice effect.
The notice mode is characterized in that, as the notice mode with the highest expectation, the game machine includes a mode indicating that the winning / failing determination is confirmed and the second easy-to-start game is confirmed.

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