JP2022049820A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for satisfying a player by improving a configuration for granting a game state advantageous to a player even if the player does not hit a jackpot and by enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine performs jackpot winning/losing determination, displays a special pattern for showing a result of winning/losing determination after executing moving display of variation time determined by a result of the winning/losing determination, and is shifted to a jackpot game in determination of a jackpot. The game machine includes: counting means for counting the number of times of winning/losing determination in which a jackpot does not occur continuously; special state shifting means for shifting to a special state advantageous to execution of winning/losing determination when the number of times of losing counted by the losing counting means reaches a first predetermined number of times; and shortened state shifting means for shifting to a shortened state in which average variation time of moving display is shortened when the counted number of times of losing reaches a second predetermined number of times that is smaller than the first predetermined number of times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a gaming machine capable of shifting to a special gaming state which is advantageous for carrying out a hit / fail determination as to whether or not a jackpot is a big hit.

Conventionally, in pachinko machines, which are gaming machines, whether or not a game ball is a big hit is determined due to the fact that the game ball enters the starting port, and when the judgment result is a big hit, the large winning opening is opened and a prize is awarded. The mainstream is that a big hit game that is advantageous for acquiring a ball is started.

Further, in this type of pachinko machine, after the big hit game is completed, it is possible to shift to a probabilistic gaming state in which the winning probability of the winning / failing determination is a high probability or a time-saving gaming state which is advantageous for carrying out the winning / failing determination. Further, some conventional pachinko machines have a configuration in which a time-saving gaming state is given without going through a jackpot game when the number of times of display of deviation fluctuation of a special symbol due to a hit / fail judgment reaches a predetermined rotation speed (for example). See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-131846

In this way, in a gaming machine that gives a player an advantageous gaming state when the number of times of deviation of the conventional hit / fail judgment reaches a predetermined rotation speed, it seems that a useless game is performed even if a big hit cannot be drawn. The sensation can be suppressed, and the motivation to continue the game can be increased until the player is given a favorable gaming state. On top of that, improvements are expected to further satisfy the satisfaction of the players.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention provides a gaming machine that satisfies a player's satisfaction by improving a configuration that gives a player an advantageous gaming state without drawing a big hit and improving the interest of the game. It was done with the task of doing.

The gaming machine of the present invention comprises a winning / failing determination means for executing a winning / failing determination when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
A symbol variation means that displays a special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination after performing a variation display of the fluctuation time determined by the result of the hit / fail determination means.
A jackpot game transition means that shifts to a jackpot game when it is determined to be a jackpot by the hit / fail determination means,
An out-of-order counting means that counts the number of times of the hit / fail determination that did not result in consecutive big hits by the hit / fail determination means.
A special state transition means for shifting to a special state advantageous for carrying out the hit / miss determination when the number of times counted by the deviation counting means reaches the first predetermined number of times is provided.
It is provided with a shortened state transition means for shifting to a shortened state in which the average fluctuation time of the variation display is shortened when the number of times counted by the deviating counting means reaches a second predetermined number of times less than the first predetermined number of times. The gist is that.

In the present invention, the gaming machine includes a ball gaming machine. For example, in a ball game machine, a predetermined condition for executing a hit / fail judgment is that a random number for judgment used for the hit / fail judgment is acquired by winning a game ball at a start port arranged in the game area, and the hit is not a big hit. , The condition is that the identification information is not being displayed in a variable manner or confirmed. It should be noted that this predetermined condition may be added or partially deleted.

In the present invention, the jackpot gaming state is a jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot is opened over a plurality of rounds in a predetermined opening mode, and is a gaming state advantageous for winning a prize ball.
In the present invention, the off-counting means may be configured to count the number of fluctuation displays that did not become a big hit substantially continuously.

In the present invention, the special state is at least a time saving function such as shortening the fluctuation time of a special symbol of a variation display accompanying a hit / fail determination, an opening extension function of an ordinary electric accessory provided with a starting port, and an opening of an ordinary electric accessory. It is desirable to set the game state to include one or more of the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol accompanying the lottery of the normal symbol and the probability change function of increasing the winning probability of the lottery of the normal symbol.
In the present invention, the shortened state is a state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol of the variation display accompanying the hit / fail determination is shortened.

According to the present invention, the first predetermined number of times shifts to an advantageous special state, but the shortened state in which the average fluctuation time is shortened is shifted to a stage before that, so that the first state is performed earlier after the transition to the shortened state. It is possible to digest the number of fluctuations other than the jackpot up to a predetermined number of times and shift to a special state, which is advantageous for the player. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation to play when the fluctuation is to some extent even in the stage before the transition to the special state. Further, even in the same gaming state, it is possible to create an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state for the player by the transition to the special state, so that the game playability is enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in a configuration that gives the player an advantageous gaming state without drawing a big hit, and it is possible to realize a gaming machine that satisfies the player's satisfaction.

In the present invention, the jackpot game transition means includes a plurality of types of the jackpot games, and when the hit / fail determination means determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, the jackpot game is transferred to any one of the plurality of types.
The shortened state transition means may include a plurality of types of the second predetermined number of times having different times, and the second predetermined number of times may be different depending on the type of the previous big hit game.

According to this, it is possible to make the predetermined number of times before shifting to the shortened state different depending on the type of big hit, and it is possible to improve the playability.

Further, in the present invention, the shortened state transition means sets the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation display even if the number of times counted by the deviation counting means reaches the second predetermined number of times according to a predetermined predetermined condition. A configuration that does not shift to the shortened state may be used. For example, it is desirable that the prescribed conditions are that the jackpot symbol that causes the previous jackpot game is a predetermined symbol and that the type of jackpot is a predetermined type.

According to this, it is possible to provide a case where the shortened state is entered and a case where the shortened state is not satisfied depending on whether or not the specified condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the playability.

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 special symbol used in the said game machine. It is explanatory drawing about the big hit game performed by the said game machine. It is explanatory drawing about the game specification of the said game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "start processing" executed by the main control device of the gaming machine. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of "interrupt processing" executed by a main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of "interrupt processing" executed by a main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of "input determination processing" which is executed in interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "Public figure entry confirmation process" executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "hit / fail determination process" executed in the interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "general figure hit / fail judgment process" executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "general figure hit / fail judgment process" executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the "general figure hit / fail judgment process" executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of "Public figure game processing" executed in a hit / fail determination processing. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of "Public figure game processing" executed in the hit / fail determination processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "big hit game process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "big hit game process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the "big hit game process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the "big hit game process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "small hit game process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "small hit game process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is explanatory drawing about the variation pattern table of the special symbol used in the said game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "variation pattern table selection process" executed by a main control device. 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 a display mode of the effect performed by the gaming machine.

〔Example〕
Hereinafter, the gaming machine (pachinko machine) of the embodiment that has provided the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the appearance configuration of the pachinko machine 1 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

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

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

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball rental switch 171, a payment switch 172, and a payment display of the payment display device 170 (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the center position of the upper plate 12, an effect button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are installed so as to surround the outer 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 for detecting that the ball tank 31 (see FIG. 3) is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530. When the ball out switch 520 detects that the ball tank 31 is empty, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with an fraudulent notification lamp, 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 pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the normal figure, and makes a hit / fail judgment based on the extracted random number values. Based on the result of this hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the normal figure on the normal symbol display device 285, and performs the definite display after a predetermined time.

Then, if the result of the hit / fail determination 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 are, for example, 1.0 second × 1 time in the normal state, and 3.0 seconds × 1 time in the gaming state advantageous to the player (the time-saving gaming state described later). Set.

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

The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the hit / fail determination of the second special figure is prioritized over the hit / miss determination of the first special figure. For example, even if there is a hold memory of the first special figure, if the hold memory of the second special figure is stored by entering the second special figure start port 24, the hold memory of the first special figure is preceded by the first. 2 Whether or not the reserved memory of the special figure is correct is determined. In this case, the change of the special figure and the pseudo-effect symbol is also carried out with priority given to the change of the second special figure. In order to carry out the present invention, it is not necessary to have a game configuration in which the hit / fail determination of the second special figure is preferentially carried out, and a game configuration in which the first special figure and the second special figure are simultaneously changed may be used.

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. The pachinko machine 1 performs a game aiming at the first big winning opening 25 by a right-handed game in a big hit game.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the second special figure hit / fail determination is a small hit according to the confirmed and displayed mode of the second special figure, the small hit game is carried out. In this small hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second large winning opening 26. In the small hit game, for example, the opening operation of opening the second large winning opening 26 for 1.600 seconds is executed once. The pachinko machine 1 performs a game aiming at the second big winning opening 26 by a right-handed game in a small hit game.

(3-2. Game state)
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, the pachinko machine 1 has a normal game, a probabilistic game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and a time-saving game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game in the game state in which the first large winning opening 25 is closed (claims). The gaming state (corresponding to the special state described in the range of) is included.

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. The pachinko machine 1 plays a game aiming at the first special figure start port 23 by a left-handed game in a normal game state.

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 to a higher probability than the normal game. The probabilistic game is a game that can be transferred through the big hit game according to the big hit symbol (or the type of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol) determined at the time of the hit / fail determination that causes the big hit game after the big hit game is completed. In the probabilistic game, the number of changes in the special figure that did not become a big hit in succession due to the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a predetermined number of continuations (for example, 100 times). It is a configuration that shifts to a normal game when the end condition such as is satisfied. The pachinko machine 1 performs a right-handed game in a probabilistic game state.

The time-saving game has a time-saving function that shortens the average 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 change of the normal figure. It is a gaming state in which a general electric support function is provided, in which the time is shortened and the opening time of the general electric accessory is extended.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a plurality of types of time-saving games. One of them is a time-saving game that can be transferred through the big-hit game after the big-hit game is completed (also referred to as a time-saving game). The pachinko machine 1 is configured to always shift to the a time saving game after the big hit game is completed. For example, the pachinko machine 1 may be configured to shift to a probabilistic game and a time-saving game after the big hit game is completed.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 continuously changes (small hits) depending on the type of time-saving game, depending on whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct or not in the non-probability variable game (low probability) state after the big hit game is completed. When the fluctuation or deviation fluctuation reaches a preset predetermined number of arrivals (also referred to as the privilege time reduction arrival number, for example, 900 times), the privilege time reduction game (also referred to as b time reduction) that can be transferred from the normal game without going through the big hit game. ). In this case, when the game shifts to the probabilistic game after the jackpot game ends, the number of consecutive fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure that do not result in a big hit is counted after the continuation period of the probabilistic game ends.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, in the normal game, a predetermined loss symbol predetermined at the time of determining whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct is determined as the type of the time-saving game, so that the pachinko machine 1 is normally performed without going through the big hit game. It is equipped with a time-saving game (also referred to as c time-saving) that can be transferred from the game.

In any of these time-saving games, the number of fluctuations of the special figure that did not become a big hit consecutively by the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure is the predetermined number of continuations (for example, 100 times, etc.). When the end condition such as reaching 500 times) is satisfied, the game shifts to the normal game.

It should be noted that, depending on the game configuration, the time-saving game may be configured such that the average fluctuation time of the special figure is not shortened and only the general electric support function is provided. In particular, in the case of a configuration in which the time reduction is given without going through the big hit game such as "b time reduction" and "c time reduction", it is not permitted by the rules to shift the winning probability to a high probability without going through the 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. For this reason, a game that makes it easy to win a prize in a general electric service may be simply called a time-saving game. The pachinko machine 1 plays a game aiming at the general electric accessory 22 (second special figure start port 24) by a right-handed game in a short-time game state.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 equipped with the normal game, the probabilistic game, and the time-saving game has a probabilistic / time-saving game state (high probability / time-saving) consisting of a probabilistic change and a time-saving, or a gaming state immediately after the end of the big hit game. It is possible to shift to either the normal / short-time game state (low probability / short-time). That is, immediately after the end of the big hit game, the game is always in a time-saving game state for a predetermined period. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to shift to the bonus time-saving game when the continuous non-big hit fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reach the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached when the normal gaming state is entered.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to a variable shortening state in which the average fluctuation time of the first special figure and the second special figure is shortened before shifting to the privilege time shortening game in the normal game state after the end of the big hit game. Is a possible configuration. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a variable switching arrival number set in which the arrival number is set to be smaller than the privilege time reduction arrival number. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to shift to a variation shortening state when the number of consecutive fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure, which are not consecutive big hits, reaches the number of times the variation switching is reached in the normal gaming state. The fluctuation shortening state is continued until the privilege time reduction game (b time reduction) or c time reduction is performed.

The pachinko machine 1 shortens the average fluctuation time of the first special figure and the second special figure by switching the fluctuation pattern table of the special figure to the fluctuation pattern table having a shorter average fluctuation time than usual in the fluctuation shortening state.

The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the period until the fluctuation shortening state is different depending on the type of the previous big hit game. That is, the pachinko machine 1 includes a plurality of types of jackpot games, and is provided with different variable switching arrival times for each type of jackpot game.

(3-3. Special design and big hit)
With reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, the jackpot symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol used in the pachinko machine 1 and the types of jackpot games set according to the jackpot symbol will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is, for example, "1st jackpot symbol", "2nd jackpot symbol", "3rd jackpot symbol", "4th jackpot symbol", "5th jackpot symbol", "small hit symbol A", "small hit symbol A", " 13 types of special symbols such as "Small hit symbol B", "Small hit symbol C", "Small hit symbol D", "Loss symbol 1", "Loss symbol 2", "Loss symbol 3" and "Loss symbol 4" Have.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the "first jackpot symbol" is a symbol for selecting the "first jackpot". The "first big hit" is a configuration in which the game state is set to a probabilistic game and a time-saving game after the big hit game is completed. The type of time-saving game is "a time-saving game". For the "first big hit", the selection rate selected at the time of the big hit is 10%. In the "first big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 900 times. In the "first big hit", the number of times the fluctuation switching is reached to which the fluctuation shortening state is given is set to 800 times. Furthermore, the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 500 times.

The "second jackpot symbol" is a symbol for selecting the "second jackpot". The "second big hit" is a configuration in which the game state is set to a probabilistic game and a time-saving game after the big hit game is completed. The type of time-saving game is "a time-saving game". For the "second big hit", the selection rate selected at the time of the big hit is 45%. In the "second big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 900 times. In the "second big hit", the number of times the fluctuation switching is reached to which the fluctuation shortening state is given is set to 700 times. Furthermore, the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 500 times.

The "third jackpot symbol" is a symbol for selecting the "third jackpot". The "third big hit" is a configuration in which the game state is set to a probabilistic game and a time-saving game after the big hit game is completed. The type of time-saving game is "a time-saving game". For the "third big hit", the selection rate selected at the time of the big hit is 5%. In the "third big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 900 times. The "third big hit" is a configuration in which the fluctuation shortening state is not given after the big hit game is completed. Further, in the "third big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached for which the privilege time reduction game is continued is set to 500 times.

The "fourth jackpot symbol" is a symbol for selecting the "fourth jackpot". The "fourth big hit" is a configuration in which the game state is set to the time-saving game after the big hit game is completed. The type of time-saving game is "a time-saving game". For the "fourth big hit", the selection rate selected at the time of the big hit is 30%. In the "fourth big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 900 times. In the "fourth big hit", the number of times the fluctuation switching is reached to which the fluctuation shortening state is given is set to 600 times. Furthermore, the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 500 times.

The "fifth jackpot symbol" is a symbol for selecting the "fifth jackpot". The "fifth big hit" is a configuration in which the game state is set to the time-saving game after the big hit game is completed. The type of time-saving game is "a time-saving game". For the "fifth big hit", the selection rate selected at the time of the big hit is 10%. In the "fifth big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 800 times. In the "fifth big hit", the number of times the fluctuation switching is reached to which the fluctuation shortening state is given is set to 400 times. Furthermore, the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 500 times.

The "small hit symbol A", "small hit symbol B", "small hit symbol C", and "small hit symbol D" are symbols for carrying out a small hit game.

"Loss symbol 3" and "Loss symbol 4" among "Loss symbol 1", "Loss symbol 2", "Loss symbol 3", and "Loss symbol 4" are "time saving symbols". These are symbols whose 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 specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability of the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed according to the set value. For example, the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state at the set value 1 is set to 1/219 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, 1/214 for the set value 2, and 1/209 for the set value 3. The setting value 4 is set to 1/204, the setting value 5 is set to 1/199, and the setting value 6 is set to 1/194. The jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is set to 1/20 which is common to both the set value 1 and the set value 6 regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure.
In this embodiment, the jackpot probability of the probabilistic gaming state is common to all of the set values 1 to 6, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be different for each set value.

The pachinko machine 1 is not determined to be a small hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure. On the other hand, the winning probability of the small hit in the second special figure is set to 175/209 regardless of the normal gaming state, the probabilistic gaming state, and the set value. Not limited to this, the winning probability of the small hit may be different for each of the normal gaming state, the probabilistic gaming state, and the set value.

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the normal figure is constant regardless of the set value. The winning probability of the normal figure is set to 1/6 in the normal state and 5/6 in the probabilistic game state or the time-saving game state.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability variation inrush rate of shifting to the probability variation game state after the end of the big hit game is set to 60% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the probabilistic gaming state is set to 100 times. With this setting, the probabilistic game state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In the pachinko machine 1, the time-saving inrush rate for shifting to the time-saving game (a time-saving game) state after the end of the big hit game is set to 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, in the continuation of the time-saving game state that shifts after the end of the big hit game, the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is set to 100 times after the end of the big hit game. Furthermore, the continuation of the time-saving game state in which the number of fluctuations displayed in the first special figure and the second special figure in the non-probability variable game (low probability) state after the end of the big hit game reaches the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is the end of the big hit game. Later, it is continued until the number of times of variation display of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 500 times.

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

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

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

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

(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 the process S12 is executed and the time the process S8 is executed again. Execute.

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

After the process S21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the 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 in the process S26 to the test firing test device.

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 used. The look-ahead determination may be made.

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

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

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

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

Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes a special figure hit / fail determination process (process S300), which is a process related to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, the small hit game, and the big hit game. The details of the special figure pass / fail determination process (process S300) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 20 to 30.

(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 having a variation time of 6.2 seconds in the normal gaming state, and if the gaming state is a time-saving gaming state, the variation time is shorter than 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 diagram 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)
As shown in FIG. 20, in the "special figure hit / fail determination process", first, the non-operation of the special electric accessory is confirmed in the process S300, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is in progress. If it is a negative determination (process S300: No), the process proceeds to "big hit game processing" (see FIG. 21).
If the determination is affirmative (process S300: Yes), it is determined in the process S301 whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped fluctuating. If the determination is affirmative (process S301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the definite symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed in the process S302.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S302 (process S302: Yes), it is determined in the process S303 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the second special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S303: Yes), the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is subtracted in the process S304, 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.

If the negative determination is made in the process S303 (process S303: No), it is determined in the process S305 whether or not there is a hold storage of the first special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S305: Yes), the reserved storage number of the first special figure is subtracted in the process S306, and the reserved 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.

Following the process S304 or the process S306, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 21, the probability change flag is confirmed to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the probability change gaming state of the special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S310: Yes), the determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change (high probability) with the jackpot determination random number of the reserved memory to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S311.

If the negative determination is made in the process S310 (process S310: No), the normal probability (low probability) hit / fail determination table in the process S312 is compared with the random number for determining the jackpot of the reserved memory to be the target of the pass / fail determination. Make a judgment.

Subsequently, in the process S313, 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 an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes), in the process S314, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol in the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination.
Subsequently, in the process S315, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the jackpot symbol of the special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination.

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S316. In this process, the content of the jackpot game is set based on the determined jackpot symbol. Further, after the end of the big hit game, the setting of whether to shift the game state to the probabilistic game state or the time-saving game state, the probability change continuation number when shifting to the probabilistic game state, and the time-saving continuation number when shifting to the time-saving game state are set. Further, in this process, the number of times the privilege time is shortened is set, the number of times the variable switching is reached is set, the number of times the privilege time is shortened is set, the time of the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 47 is set, and the jackpot end effect is produced. Time etc. are set.

Subsequently, in the process S317, a process of transmitting information on the hold storage after the execution of the pass / fail determination (for example, information indicating a decrease in the hold storage after the execution of the pass / fail determination) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.
In the subsequent processing S318, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283 is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the "big hit game process" is performed. To move to. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the 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 the negative determination is made in the process S313 (process S313: No), the process S320 determines whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S311 or the process S312 is a small hit. If it is affirmative determination (process S320: Yes), in process S321, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the small hit symbol of the second special figure which is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S322, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the small hit symbol of the second special figure is selected in advance based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination. Determined from the variation pattern table for variations other than time.

Subsequently, the small hit setting process is performed in the process S323. In this process, based on the determined small hit symbol, the content of the small hit game, the setting of the time for the small hit start effect of the small hit game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, the time for the small hit end effect, etc. The settings are made. After that, the process S317 and the process S318 are executed and returned.

If it is a negative determination (process S320: No) in the process S320, the first special figure or the second special figure is a loss determination. Therefore, the loss symbol of the second special figure is determined in the process S325, and the process S326 determines the loss symbol. Based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure, which is the target of the hit / fail determination, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the lost symbol is determined from the variation pattern table for variation other than the jackpot time selected in advance. Next, the loss setting process is performed in the process S327. After that, the process S317 and the process S318 are executed, and then the process returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S301 shown in FIG. 20 (process S301: no), as shown in FIG. 22, it is confirmed in the process S330 whether or not the fluctuation time of the symbol has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S330: No), the process proceeds to the "big hit game process".
If it is affirmative determination (process S330: Yes), in the finalized symbol display process of process S331, control is performed to end the variable display of the special figure of the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

If the negative determination is made in the process S302 shown in FIG. 20 (process S302: No), as shown in FIG. 23, has the finalized symbol display time of the first special figure or the second special figure elapsed in the process S340? Judge whether or not. If it is a negative determination (process S340: No), the process proceeds to the "big hit game process".

On the other hand, if it is an affirmative determination (process S340: Yes), in the process S341, 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 S342, 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 it is affirmative determination (process S342: Yes), it is determined in process S343 whether or not the probabilistic change flag indicating the probabilistic game state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S343: No), the process proceeds to process S345. If it is affirmative (process S343: Yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" in process S344.

In the process S345, 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 S345: No), the process proceeds to process S347. If the determination is affirmative (process S345: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S346.

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 S347, 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 S348, 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 S349.

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 S342 (process S342: No), as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined in the process S351 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 S351: No), the process proceeds to process S354. If it is affirmative (process S351: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric accessory is performed in process S352. Subsequent processing In S353, 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 (small hit opening time, opening pattern, small hit ending time, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Next, in the process S354, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S354: No), the process proceeds to process S358. If it is an affirmative determination (process S354: 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 S355 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 continuations of the time-saving game state is 100 times or 500 times (privilege time-saving game (b time-saving)), and the counting process by the time-saving counter sets the count value of the time-saving counter to "100". It is desirable to perform a process of subtracting "1" from the number of times or "500" times for each change other than the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations is the process of adding "1" to the count value of the time reduction counter from the initial value "0" for each fluctuation other than the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

Next, in the process S356, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the end number (100 times or 500 times) at which the time-saving gaming state ends. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in the process S355 is "0" (in the configuration of addition, it is determined whether or not it is 100 or 500). If it is a negative determination (process S356: No), the process proceeds to process S358. If the determination is affirmative (process S356: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S357. 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 S358, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has a low probability. If it is a negative determination (process S358: No), the process proceeds to process S367. If it is an affirmative judgment (process S358: Yes), in the process S359, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol set according to the hit / fail determination is a time-saving symbol (small hit symbol C, small hit symbol D, lost symbol 3, or lost symbol). It is determined whether or not it is a symbol 4). If it is a negative determination (process S359: No), the process proceeds to process S362.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S359 (process S359: Yes), the game shifts to the time-saving game state. Therefore, in the process S360, 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 S361, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, a time-saving game state is given.

In this case, if the time-saving symbol is the small hit symbol C or the small hit symbol D, 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 the lost symbol 3 or the lost symbol 4, the game shifts to the time-saving gaming state after the change of the special symbol is completed. 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).

In the subsequent processing S362, the number of fluctuations displayed in the first special figure and the second special figure that do not become a big hit since the end of the previous big hit game is counted by the privilege time reduction counter (corresponding to the deviation counting means described in the claims). Perform counting process. The count in this case is the sum of the number of variable displays that do not become a big hit in the first special figure and the second special figure.

For example, in the process of counting by the privilege time reduction counter, the count value of the privilege time reduction counter is added from the initial value "0" to "1" for each fluctuation other than the big hit of the first special figure and the second special figure. It is desirable to do. Not limited to this, in the process of counting the number of fluctuations other than the big hit, the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached (800 times or 900 times) determined in advance after the end of the previous big hit game is set as the count value in the privilege time reduction counter. A process of subtracting "1" from the count value may be performed for each fluctuation other than the jackpot of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure. The count value of the privilege time reduction counter is reset (cleared) to the initial value when the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is reached in the occurrence of the big hit game (see processing S349) or in the processing S365 described later.

Next, in the process S363, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations other than the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the number of times of reaching the privilege time saving that grants the time saving game state. That is, it is determined whether or not the count value of the privilege time reduction counter counted in the process S362 is the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached (it is determined whether or not it is "0" in the subtraction configuration). If it is a negative determination (process S363: No), the process proceeds to process S367.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S363 (process S363: Yes), the process of setting the number of continuations of the privilege time reduction gaming state (for example, 500 times) that shifts when the privilege time reduction arrival number is reached is performed in the process S364. Subsequently, in the process S365, the count value of the privilege time reduction counter is reset to the initial value when the privilege time reduction arrival number is reached.

Next, in the process S366, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, the game state is shifted to the privilege time reduction game state by reaching the privilege time reduction arrival number. In addition, in the privilege time saving game state, the symbol change time accompanying the hit / fail judgment of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure is shortened, and the time saving function of the normal drawing and the opening extension function of the normal electric accessory 22 are given. .. On the other hand, the winning probability of the general map is not high.

In this case, if the number of times the privilege time reduction has been reached is displayed as a small hit variation display, the state shifts to the privilege time reduction game state after the end of the small hit game. On the other hand, if the number of times the privilege time has been reached is missed and the variation is displayed, the game shifts to the privilege 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 privilege time reduction is reached in the time reduction gaming state, the transition to the privilege time reduction gaming state is invalid. That is, instead of starting a new time-saving gaming state after the end of the fluctuation, the time-saving gaming state before the fluctuation is continued (counting of the time-saving counter is continued). However, this is just an example, and if the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached in the time reduction game state, the privilege time reduction game is started from there. It may be configured to shift to. It may be appropriately adopted when determining the playability.

Subsequently, in the process S367, a state specification command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is a probabilistic gaming state and whether or not it is a time-saving gaming state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 after the special symbol determination time. .. The timing of transmitting the state specification command from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 is after the special symbol confirmation time, but the state specification command is also transmitted at the start of the special symbol change and at the time of power restoration. It may be configured. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

(8-4. Big hit game processing)
Next, the "big hit game process" will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 28.
As shown in FIG. 25, 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 during the jackpot game interval, and if it is a negative determination (process S402: No), the jackpot 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 the determination is affirmative in the process S404 (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 the process 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 affirmative determination is made in the process S401 (process S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. Or, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first large winning opening 25 has ended (process S411), and if any of them is affirmative (process S410 or process S411: Yes), the first large prize is won in process S412. The process of closing the mouth 25 and starting the jackpot interval in the subsequent process S413 is executed. After that, it returns (see FIG. 25). 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 (see FIG. 25) (process S402: Yes), as shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed in the process S420. If it is a negative determination (process S420: No), it returns (see FIG. 25). If it is affirmative (process S420: Yes), it is determined in process S421 whether or not it is the final round. If it is affirmative (process S421: Yes), the process of the jackpot end effect of process S422 is executed, and the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in this process to end the jackpot game. And return.

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

If the positive determination is made in the process S403 (see FIG. 25) (process S403: Yes), as shown in FIG. 28, 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. 25). 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 probabilistic 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 S433: No), the process proceeds to process S436. If it is affirmative determination (process S433: Yes), the number of probable change continuation times for continuing the probabilistic game state is set in process S434. In this case, the number of probable change continuations is 100 times. Next, in the process S435, the probability change flag is set to "1". As a result, the probabilistic game state is given after the big hit game is completed.

Next, in the process S436, it is determined whether or not the setting is such that the time-saving game state is set after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S436: No), the process proceeds to process S439. If the determination is affirmative (process S436: Yes), the number of time-reduced continuation times in which the time-reduced gaming state is continued in process S437 is set to the number of times set in the process S316. 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. Since the pachinko machine 1 is configured to be given a time saving game with a 100% rush rate after the big hit game is completed, the time saving flag is set to "1" in the process S438. Then, in the process S437, the number of time reduction continuations is set to 100 times.

Next, the process of transmitting the jackpot end command is executed in the process S439, and the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like by this process. Further, in the process S440, 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. 25).

If the accessory continuous actuating device is not operating in the process S400 (see FIG. 25) (process S400: No), the process proceeds to the "small hit game process".

(8-5. Small hit game processing)
Next, "small hit game processing" will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30.
As shown in FIG. 29, 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 large winning opening 26 (specified number of winnings) (processing S455), or the opening time of the second large winning opening 26. It is determined whether or not the process is completed (process S456), and if either is affirmative (process S455 or process S456: Yes), the second large winning opening 26 is closed in process S457. Then return. If 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. 30, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in the process S460.

Next, in the process S461, the small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S462, the state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and returns. This ends the small hit game.

(9. Fluctuation shortened state)
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, in the normal gaming state (low probability and non-time saving) after the big hit game is completed, the number of consecutive fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure that do not become a big hit is set in advance. When the number of times the variation switching is reached is reached, the configuration shifts to the variation shortening state in which the average variation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is shortened. Unlike the time-saving game, the fluctuation shortening state is a configuration in which the winning probability of the general map is not increased and the opening extension of the general electric service is not extended. In the fluctuation shortening state, the pachinko machine 1 shortens the fluctuation time by switching the fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the first special figure or the second special figure.

(9-1. Fluctuation pattern table)
A variation pattern table for small hit and miss variation used in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 31. In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation pattern table for small hits and missed fluctuations at the time of small hits and misses of the first special figure or the second special figure. In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot is determined from the fluctuation pattern table for the jackpot fluctuation shown in the figure.

As shown in FIG. 31, the pachinko machine 1 includes four types of fluctuation pattern tables for small hit and missed fluctuations, for example, "table A", "table B", "table C", and "table D". There is.

"Table A" is a variation pattern table used in a normal gaming state. "Table A" has a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and the average fluctuation time of these is set to 12.0 seconds.

"Table B" is a fluctuation pattern table used in the fluctuation shortening state. "Table B" has a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and the average fluctuation time of these is set to 8.0 seconds.

"Table C" is a variation pattern table used in the privilege time saving game state (b time saving). "Table C" has a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and the average fluctuation time of these is set to 4.0 seconds.

The "table D" is a variation pattern table used in the time-saving game state (a time-saving and c-time saving). The "table D" has a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and the average fluctuation time of these is set to 4.0 seconds.

Regarding the fluctuation pattern table, the pachinko machine 1 uses the same average fluctuation time fluctuation pattern table for all the time-saving games (a time-saving, b-time reduction, and c-time reduction), but the average fluctuation time differs depending on the time-saving game. It may be a fluctuation pattern table. For example, since the privilege time reduction game (b time reduction) has a large number of continuations, it is conceivable to use a table with a shorter average fluctuation time.

(9-2. Fluctuation pattern table selection process)
The pachinko machine 1 switches the variation pattern table in the "variation pattern table selection process" executed by the main control 40. The "variation pattern table selection process" may be executed, for example, by the subroutine of the game state setting process (process S26) of the "interrupt process" (see FIG. 9) executed by the main control 40.

As shown in FIG. 32, the "variation pattern table selection process" first determines in the process S500 whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (low probability and non-time saving). If it is a negative determination (process S500: No), it returns to the game state setting process (process S26) of the "interrupt process" (see FIG. 9).

If the determination is affirmative in the process S500 (process S500: Yes), it is determined in the process S501 whether or not the variation switching flag is "0". The fluctuation switching flag is set to "1" when the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure in the normal gaming state reaches the number of times of arrival of the fluctuation switching, which is a criterion for shifting to the fluctuation shortening state. It is a flag to be done.

If a negative determination is made in the process S501 (process S501: No), the process proceeds to the process S505. If the determination is affirmative (process S501: Yes), in the process S502, the count value of the privilege time reduction counter is referred to for the number of consecutive fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure in the normal gaming state that do not become a big hit.

Next, in the process S503, it is determined whether or not the count value of the privilege time reduction counter is equal to or greater than the number of times the variation switching is reached. If the determination is affirmative (process S503: Yes), the variation switching flag is set to "1" in the process S504. In the subsequent process S505, "table B" used in the variation shortening state is selected as the variation pattern table. Even when a negative determination is made in the process S501 (process S501: No), "table B" is selected in the process S505. Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S503 (process S503: No), the "table A" used in the normal gaming state is selected as the variation pattern table in the process S506. Then return.

Although not shown, the pachinko machine 1 is selected with "table C" in the privilege time saving game (b time saving) and "table D" in the time saving game (a time saving, c time saving). Further, in the pachinko machine 1, a fluctuation table for jackpot fluctuation is selected at the time of jackpot.

In this way, after the jackpot game is completed, the pachinko machine 1 shifts from the probabilistic game state and the time-saving game state to the normal game, and the number of consecutive changes of the first special figure and the second special figure in the normal game state is the same as the big hit. The fluctuation time is shortened by reaching the number of times the fluctuation switching is reached. In this case, since the left-handed game is recommended for the pachinko machine 1 in the normal gaming state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure is mainly shortened.

Generally, in a gaming machine, when the holding memory of the first special figure and the second special figure is three or more, the fluctuation time of the special figure is made shorter than when the holding memory is two or less. .. That is, in a situation where there is a lot of hold memory, the fluctuation is shortened and the hold memory is digested to make it difficult to fill up the hold, and in a situation where there is little hold memory, the fluctuation time is lengthened so that the hold memory is not interrupted. .. Similarly, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time when the holding memory is three or more is shorter than when the holding storage is two or less. For example, in a normal game, when the number of reserved memories is two or less, a relatively long fluctuation pattern is selected from "Table A" (see FIG. 31), and the fluctuation time is set to 12.0 seconds on average. On the other hand, when there are three or more reserved memories, a relatively short-time fluctuation pattern is selected from "Table A", and the fluctuation time is set to 5.0 seconds on average.

Similarly, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time when the holding memory is three or more is shorter than when the holding storage is two or less even in the fluctuation shortening state. For example, when the number of reserved memories is two or less, a relatively long fluctuation pattern is selected from "Table B" (see FIG. 31), and the fluctuation time is set to 8.0 seconds on average. On the other hand, when there are three or more reserved memories, a relatively short-time fluctuation pattern is selected from "Table B", and the fluctuation time is set to 5.0 seconds on average. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 has an average variation time of 5.0 seconds when the holding memory is 3 or more regardless of whether it is in the normal gaming state or the fluctuation shortening state, and the holding memory is 3 or more. It is not necessary to substantially distinguish between the normal gaming state and the fluctuation shortening state.

The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the number of times the fluctuation switching is reached for switching to the fluctuation shortening state is different depending on the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6). For example, it is configured to be set to any of "800 times", "700 times", "600 times", or "400 times".

Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration that does not shift to the fluctuation shortening state depending on the type of jackpot (see the third jackpot in FIG. 6).

(9-3. Direction display)
Furthermore, when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the variable shortening state, the pachinko machine 1 switches the effect mode of the effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 47 to the effect mode for the variation shortened state. This suggests to the player that the fluctuation has been shortened.

With reference to FIGS. 33 and 34, an effect display example corresponding to an effect mode such as a pseudo symbol effect of the first special figure and the second special figure and a variation shortening state will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 starts the symbol change of the first special figure or the second special figure according to the hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 displays the pseudo-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.

Further, 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 performs a look-ahead effect by the hold memory. An 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.

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, 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.

Next, the effect mode according to the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. 34. As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the normal gaming state, the pachinko machine 1 is set to the Tatsuyoshi effect mode in which "Tatsuyoshi Kuma" is the main character. Next, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), in the pachinko machine 1 in the fluctuation shortened state, an aerial battle effect mode in which the “fighter” is the main character is set.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 changes the effect mode in the time saving game (a time saving, c time saving) and the privilege time saving game (b time saving). For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the pachinko machine 1 is set to a fighting production mode consisting of a fighting video 741 in which two martial arts confront each other in a time-saving game (a time-saving, c-time saving). Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the pachinko machine 1 is set with a boxing effect mode including the boxing video 751 in the privilege time saving game (b time saving).

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 changes the effect mode in the game state and suggests the game state by the effect. Although it is a pictorial translation, it is conceivable to change the production mode even in the probabilistic game.

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The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, it is provided with a pass / fail determination means (process S311, process S312) that executes a pass / fail determination when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A symbol variation means (first special symbol display device 281 and second special symbol display device 283) for displaying a special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination after performing the variation display of the fluctuation time determined by the result of the hit / fail determination means. Be prepared. A jackpot game transition means (process S405) that shifts to a jackpot game when it is determined by the hit / fail determination means to be a jackpot is provided. It is provided with a missed counting means (process S362) for counting the number of times of winning / failing determination that the hit / fail determination means did not continuously result in a big hit. The special state transition means (process S366) for shifting to a special state advantageous for carrying out the hit / miss determination when the number of times counted by the deviating counting means reaches the first predetermined number of times is provided. Then, the shortened state transition means (process S505) for shifting to the shortened state in which the average fluctuation time of the variation display is shortened when the number of times counted by the deviating counting means reaches the second predetermined number of times less than the first predetermined number of times is provided. It is a configuration.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot games, and if a jackpot is determined by the winning / failing determination means, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to shift to any one of the plurality of types of jackpot games, and the shortened state transition means is used. , A plurality of types of second predetermined times with different times are provided, and the second predetermined times are different depending on the type of the previous jackpot game.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation display does not shift to the shortened state even if the number of times counted by the deviating counting means reaches the second predetermined number of times according to a predetermined predetermined condition. Is. In this case, the prescribed condition is that the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot that causes the previous jackpot game is a predetermined symbol or type.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to an advantageous special state at the first predetermined number of times, but shifts to a shortened state in which the average fluctuation time is shortened at a stage before that, so that the special state is quickly reached. It is possible to make a transition, which is advantageous for the player. Therefore, even in the pre-stage until the transition to the special state, it is possible to increase the motivation to play when the fluctuation is to some extent. Further, even in the same gaming state, it is possible to create an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state in the transition to the special state, so that the game playability is enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in a configuration that gives the player an advantageous gaming state without drawing a big hit, and it is possible to realize a gaming machine that satisfies the player's satisfaction. In addition, it is possible to make the predetermined number of times to shift to the shortened state different depending on the type of jackpot, and it is possible to provide a case where the transition to the shortened state is performed or not depending on the jackpot symbol and the type of jackpot, further improving the playability. Can be enhanced.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has a privilege of 800 times after clearing the above-mentioned RWM and after changing the setting of the winning probability of the big hit of the first special figure and the second special figure according to the above-mentioned set value. As the number of times of reaching the privilege time reduction, the game shifts to the privilege time saving game state (b time saving), but the fluctuation switching arrival number is not set and the configuration does not shift to the fluctuation shortening state before the privilege time saving game. By doing so, it is possible to use it as a criterion for judging whether or not the winning probability of the big hit has been changed.

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, as a pattern for shortening the average fluctuation time in the shortened state, it is possible to combine a configuration in which a short-term fluctuation pattern is easily selected and a configuration in which a long-term fluctuation pattern (such as a variation that becomes reach) is difficult to be selected. Conceivable. Further, the present invention is an enclosed gaming machine in which a launched gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine, launched again by a launching device, and the number of balls held by the player is managed as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. May be applied to.

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 symbol display device (design variable means), 283: 2nd special symbol display device (design variable means), 40: main control device (Win / fail determination means, jackpot game transition means, loss counting means, special state transition means, shortened state transition means), 42: sub-integrated control device, 47: effect symbol display device

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A pass / fail determination means that executes a pass / fail determination when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A symbol variation means that displays a special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination after performing a variation display of the fluctuation time determined by the result of the hit / fail determination means.
A jackpot game transition means that shifts to a jackpot game when it is determined to be a jackpot by the hit / fail determination means,
An out-of-order counting means that counts the number of times of the hit / fail determination that did not result in consecutive big hits by the hit / fail determination means.
When the number of times counted by the deviation counting means reaches the first predetermined number of times, the special state transition means for shifting to the special state advantageous for carrying out the hit / miss determination, and the special state transition means.
When the number of times counted by the deviating counting means reaches the second predetermined number of times less than the first predetermined number of times, the shortened state transition means for shifting to the shortened state in which the average fluctuation time of the variation display is shortened.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with. The jackpot game transition means includes a plurality of types of the jackpot games, and if the hit / fail determination means determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, the jackpot game is transferred to any one of the plurality of types.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the shortened state transition means includes a plurality of types of the second predetermined number of times having different times, and the second predetermined number of times differs depending on the type of the previous big hit game. The shortened state transition means does not shift the average fluctuation time of the variation display to the shortened state even if the number of times counted by the deviating counting means reaches the second predetermined number of times according to a predetermined predetermined condition. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

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