JP2022098776A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a highly interesting game machine by diversifying a movable accessory performance and improving a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine performs winning/losing determination regarding whether or not to be shifted to a game advantageous to a player, variably displays a performance pattern accordingly, and then executes a performance for reporting a determination result after determination. During a variation display in the performance, an operation effective period is provided, and a movable accessory performance for operating a movable accessory in relation to operation of operation means during the effective period is executed. The movable accessory performance has plural kinds of operation patterns of the movable accessory. A first pattern is operated when the operation means is operated or when the effective period is completed. A second pattern is not operated by operation of the operation means but is operated when the effective period is completed. A third pattern is not operated when the operation means is operated and the effective period is completed, but is operated after the lapse of a predetermined time after completion of the effective period. The first to third patterns are configured such that selection ratios differ according to contents of winning/losing determination.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, in particular, a gaming machine including a staging movable accessory that operates when a predetermined condition of a game is satisfied, and that activates the staging movable accessory to produce a staging effect.

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. In this type of pachinko machine, the result of the hit / fail judgment is notified by changing the special symbol according to the hit / fail judgment of whether or not it becomes a big hit and then confirming and displaying the special symbol. In this case, since the special symbol is displayed small in the corner of the game area, the pseudo-effect display corresponding to the special symbol is performed by the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game area, and the player is displayed in the pseudo-effect display. The expectation for the big hit is raised, and the result of the hit / fail judgment is notified.

Furthermore, the conventional pachinko machine is provided with an operation means that can be operated by the player and an effect movable accessory in order to raise the player's expectation for a big hit in addition to a pseudo effect display. There is a device that raises the expectation for a big hit by operating the object in a predetermined mode (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-209606

In this way, the pachinko machine equipped with the staging movable accessory can exert an effective staging effect such as giving a strong impression to the player by operating the staging movable accessory, so that the timing for operating the staging movable accessory is various. It is required to improve the effect of the production. Therefore, the present invention has been made as an object to improve the effect of the effect of the movable object and to provide a game machine having a rich interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention comprises a winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not to shift to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
An effect control means for controlling an effect of displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner according to the result of the result of the result of the result of the result of the result of the result of the determination by displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner according to the determination of the result of the result.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
The staging movable accessory that operates according to a predetermined operation pattern during the execution of the staging is provided.
The effect control means is provided with an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is effective during the execution of the variation display by the effect symbol, and the effect is movable in connection with the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period. Performing a movable character production that activates the character,
The movable accessory effect includes a plurality of types of operation patterns of the effect movable accessory.
The first operation pattern is a determination that the result of the hit / fail determination shifts to the advantageous gaming state, and the staging movable accessory is at the time of operating the operating means during the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. To operate the pattern and none,
The second operation pattern is a determination that the result of the hit / fail determination shifts to the advantageous gaming state, and is a pattern that does not operate by the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period but operates at the end of the operation valid period. Toshi,
The third operation pattern is a determination that the result of the hit / fail determination shifts to the advantageous gaming state, and the operation means is operated during the operation valid period, and the operation means is not operated at the end of the operation valid period. With and without a pattern that operates after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the operation validity period,
The gist of the first to third operation patterns is that the selectivity differs depending on the content of the hit / fail determination.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the starting condition is a condition for starting the variable display of the identification information. In the case of a ball-and-ball game machine, a random number for judgment used for winning / failing is acquired by winning a game ball to a starting port arranged in the game area, and the identification information is displayed in a variable manner or confirmed, not in a big hit. The condition is that it is not inside. As the starting condition, a condition may be added or some conditions may be deleted.

In the case of a revolving gaming machine, the starting conditions are that the gaming medium is inserted into the gaming machine, bet, the reel is not rotating, the starting lever is operated with the lottery right obtained, and the gaming medium is paid out. The condition is that it is not inside. As the starting condition, a condition may be added or some conditions may be deleted.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is desirable that the movable object for the effect is arranged around the effect symbol display device provided on the game board. Then, the staging movable accessory may be configured to be movable so as to be movable between the initial position and the operating position where the operation can be clearly confirmed. Further, the effect movable accessory is not limited to the effect symbol display device of the game board, but it is also conceivable to arrange it on a member such as a front frame of a game machine that supports the game board.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to raise the player's expectation as to whether or not to shift to an advantageous gaming state depending on whether or not the staging movable accessory operates according to the operation of the operating means. In this case, the staging movable accessory operates in any of a plurality of types of operation patterns, and the operation timing is different for each operation pattern, so that the movable accessory effect can be diversified. For example, since the first operation pattern operates when the operating means is operated, it is possible to entertain the player by showing that the advantageous gaming state is reached at an early stage. Further, even if there is no operation of the operating means, it is possible to entertain the player by showing that the advantageous gaming state is reached at the end of the operation valid period. Since the second operation pattern does not operate by the operation of the operating means but operates at the end of the operation valid period, it indicates that the player will be in the advantageous gaming state once the expectation for the advantageous gaming state is lowered. It is possible to entertain the player while astonishing the player. In the third operation pattern, since the staging movable accessory is operated at a later timing, it is possible to further surprise the player and entertain the player. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the effect of the staging movable character by diversifying the timing of operating the staging movable character, and to provide a game machine having a rich interest.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the first to third operation patterns have a configuration in which the selection rate differs depending on the content of the winning / failing determination, and the content of the winning / failing determination shifts to the most advantageous advantageous gaming state. It is conceivable that the third operation pattern is selected with a high probability, and the second operation pattern and the first operation pattern are gradually selected with a high probability as the advantage of the advantageous gaming state decreases.

According to this, it takes the longest time to show that the advantageous gaming state has the highest degree of advantage. Therefore, the degree of expectation of the player for the advantageous gaming state and the advantageous gaming state of the player are determined accordingly. It is possible to increase the joy of becoming, improve the effect of the effect of the movable character, and provide a game machine with a rich interest.
It should be noted that the first operation pattern is selected with a high probability when shifting to the most advantageous advantageous gaming state, and gradually, the second operation pattern, and the third operation pattern as the advantage of the advantageous gaming state decreases. Is also conceivable in which is selected with high probability.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the winning / failing determination means shifts to a first advantageous gaming state advantageous for acquiring a gaming medium by winning a prize or a second advantageous gaming state advantageous for carrying out the winning / failing determination as an advantageous gaming state. It may be possible to make a determination. Then, it is conceivable that the operation pattern of the staging movable accessory is changed between the time of determination to shift to the first advantageous gaming state and the time of determination to shift to the second advantageous gaming state. For example, the first operation pattern shall be selected only at the time of determination to shift to the first advantageous gaming state. The second operation pattern and the third operation pattern can be selected at the time of determination to shift to the first advantageous gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state.
For example, a jackpot game is desirable as the first advantageous game state. Further, as the second advantageous gaming state, it is desirable that the time-saving gaming state is such that the variable display time is shortened by confirming and displaying a predetermined symbol by the winning / failing determination.

According to this, when the staging movable accessory operates in the second operation pattern or the third operation pattern, the player's expectation such as the expectation for the big hit game or the expectation for the time-saving game is widened, and the fun of the game is increased.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the staging control means provides an operation valid period during the execution of the variable display having a high expectation of shifting to the advantageous gaming state, and the staging control means is operated by the operation means during the operation valid period. It is conceivable that the movable accessory effect for operating the object is performed. For example, as the variable display having a high expectation of shifting to an advantageous gaming state, a reach effect to a big hit can be considered.

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 explanatory drawing of a single unit which shows the sword accessory used as a staging movable accessory in the said game machine. It is explanatory drawing of a single unit which shows the shield accessory used as the staging movable accessory in the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the operating state of the staging movable accessory carried out in the said game 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 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 flowchart which shows the control content of the "variation effect start processing" executed by the sub-integrated control device of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "big hit reach effect determination process" executed by the sub-integrated control device. It is 1st explanatory drawing about the operation pattern of the staging movable accessory used in the said game machine. This is a first display example showing a display mode of an effect performed by the gaming machine. It is a 1st time chart which shows the mode of the movable accessory staging carried out by the said game machine. This is a second display example showing a display mode of an effect performed by the gaming machine. It is a 2nd time chart which shows the mode of the movable accessory staging carried out by the said game machine. This is a third display example showing a display mode of an effect performed by the gaming machine. It is a 3rd time chart which shows the mode of the movable accessory staging carried out by the said game machine. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "staging movable accessory control process" executed by the sub-integrated control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "staging movable accessory control process" executed by the sub-integrated control device. It is a 4th time chart which shows the mode of the movable accessory staging carried out by the said game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "loss-reach effect determination process" executed by the sub-integrated control device. It is a 2nd explanatory drawing about the operation pattern of the staging movable accessory used in the said game machine.

[First Example]
Hereinafter, the gaming machine (pachinko machine) of the first embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the appearance configuration of the pachinko machine 1 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

(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. 6) 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 store by operating the ball pulling lever.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball rental switch 171 and a payment switch 172 of a payment display device 170 (see FIG. 7) and a payment display on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the central position of the upper plate 12, an effect button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are installed so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

(1-2. Configuration of the game board of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is detachably attached to the inner frame, and is attached to a transparent synthetic resin plate-like body so that the back side can be visually recognized and the plate-like body. It is a structure including various parts made of. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. Near the center of the game area 20, there is an effect symbol display device 46 having an LCD panel that enables variable display of pseudo effect symbols for the effect corresponding to the special figure, and a display having an LCD panel smaller than this. The device is provided on the back side of the game board 2 so that the device can be seen through the transparent game board 2. A windmill and a large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.

In the game area 20, a game ball can pass through the center case 200 at the left lateral position, and a normal symbol operating port 22 is provided in which a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a normal symbol) is executed at the time of passing. ..

A game ball can always enter the position directly below the center of the center case 200, and the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) is determined to be correct or rejected due to the entry. Figure The start port 23 is arranged. Further, at a position directly below the ball, a second special symbol starting port 24 is installed, in which a hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a second special symbol) is executed due to the entry of a ball. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured to be openable by a tulip-type opening member. The second special figure start port 24 is a hit in the lottery of the above-mentioned ordinary figure, and by operating the ordinary electric accessory (also referred to as the ordinary electric accessory), the opening member is opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time. , It is possible to win a ball only when the opening member is opened.

At a position directly below the second special figure start opening 24, a big winning opening 25 which is provided so as to be openable and closable by an opening / closing plate and is open to a big hit game is installed. The opening / closing plate of the large winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time by operating the special electric accessory, and the ball can be entered (winning) only when the opening plate is opened. When a big hit is obtained in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, the accessory continuous operation device is activated, and the accessory continuous operation device is operated, so that the special electric accessory is continuously operated. As a result, the large winning openings 25 are continuously opened.

A plurality (4) general winning openings 27 are arranged diagonally downward on the left side of the center case 200 and on the left side of the first special drawing starting opening 23 to the large winning opening 25. Further, an out opening 203 is provided at the lowermost part of the board surface directly below the large winning opening 25. Of the game balls launched, the out opening 203 does not enter (win) any of the first special drawing start opening 23, the second special drawing starting opening 24, the large winning opening 25, and the general winning opening 27. The game ball is taken in.

At the lower right end of the game board 2, outside the outer rail 201, the first special figure display device 281, the first special figure hold number display device 282, the second special figure display device 283, and the second special figure hold number display are displayed. A device 284, a normal figure display device 285, and a normal figure hold number display device 286 are arranged.

(1-3. Configuration of staging movable accessory of pachinko machine 1)
On the game board 2, a sword accessory 61 is arranged at a position along the left edge of the center case 200 as an effect movable accessory that operates according to the effect. The sword accessory 61 is usually in an initial position along the left edge of the center case 200 (the sword accessory 61 is housed in the center case 200). The sword accessory 61 is movably provided at an operating position (virtual line) that rotates clockwise from the initial position during operation and projects to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. There is.

Further, on the game board 2, a shield accessory 62 is arranged at a position along the right edge of the center case 200 as an effect movable accessory that operates according to the effect. The shield accessory 62 is usually in an initial position along the right edge of the center case 200. The shield accessory 62 is movably provided at an operating position that rotates to the left from the initial position during operation and projects to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46.

FIG. 3 shows the sword accessory 61 and its driving mechanism. The lower end 615 of the sword accessory 61 is pivotally attached to the left edge of the center case 200 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. In the sword accessory 61, the sword gear 613 is rotationally driven by the sword accessory motor 611 as a power source. The sword accessory 61 is configured to be swingable between the initial position and the operating position with the lower end portion 615 as a fulcrum by the operation of the sword gear 613 and the sword rack 614 interlocking with the sword gear 613. Reference numeral 612 in the figure indicates a sword accessory sensor. The sword accessory sensor 612 detects that the sword accessory 61 is in the initial position (in a state of being housed in the left edge of the center case 200).

FIG. 4 shows the shield accessory 62 and its driving mechanism. In the shield accessory 62, the lower end portion 626 of the arm portion 623 is axially attached to the right edge portion of the center case 200 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. In the shield accessory 62, the shield gear 624 is rotationally driven by the shield accessory motor 621 as a power source. The shield accessory 62 is configured to be swingable between the initial position and the operating position with the lower end portion 626 as a fulcrum by the operation of the shield gear 624 and the shield rack 625 interlocking with the shield gear 624. Reference numeral 622 in the figure indicates a shield accessory sensor. The shield accessory sensor 622 detects that the shield accessory 62 is in the initial position (in a state of being housed in the right edge of the center case 200).

The operation of the sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 will be described with reference to FIG. Both 61 and 62 have a configuration in which the sword accessory 61 is activated first, and then the shield accessory 62 is activated. As shown in FIG. 5A, first, the sword accessory 61 rotates clockwise (in the direction of arrow F1), and from the initial position along the left edge of the center case 200, the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. Appears in the operating position that protrudes to the front side of the display area so as to block.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5B, the shield accessory 62 rotates counterclockwise (in the direction of arrow F2), and from the initial position along the right edge of the center case 200, the effect symbol display device 46 Appears at an operating position that projects to the front of the display area so as to block the display area.

Both the sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 remain in their respective operating positions for a predetermined period of time. Then, as the game progresses, the sword accessory 61 rotates counterclockwise and returns to the initial position in the center case 200. On the other hand, the shield accessory 62 rotates clockwise and returns to the initial position in the center case 200. The operation is completed when both 61 and 62 return to the probable initial positions.

(1-4. Back side configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 6 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. 6) 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 staging 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. 6, 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 plate 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal plate 38 sends a signal indicating a game state and a game result to the hall computer 500 (see FIG. 7). 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. 7. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to include a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, and an effect symbol control device 43 as sub-control devices, centering on a main control device 40 that controls the game. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. Further, the main control device 40 is also provided with a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.

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

(2-1. Main controller 40)
As shown in FIG. 7, 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. 6). ) Is open or not, the inner frame opening switch 502 is connected. In the figure, the switch is simply referred to as SW. The glass frame opening switch 501 and the inner frame opening switch 502 output their respective detection signals to the main control device 40.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the first special figure start port switch 503 and the second special figure start port 24 for detecting the entry of a ball into the first special figure start port 23 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. 2nd special figure start port switch 504 to detect the entry of the ball, the normal symbol operation switch 505 to detect the entry to the normal figure operation port 22, the general winning opening switch 506 to detect the entry to the general winning opening 27, A count switch 507 or the like for detecting the entry of a ball into the large winning opening 25 is connected.

The first special figure start port switch 503, the second special figure start port switch 504, the normal symbol operation switch 505, the general winning opening switch 506, and the count switch 507 output their respective detection signals to the main control device 40. ..

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the special winning opening solenoid 510 and the universal electric accessory solenoid 511 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. The main control device 40 controls the large winning opening solenoid 510 to open and close the large winning opening 25, and controls the general electric accessory solenoid 511 to open and close the general electric accessory (second special figure start port 24). Solenoid.

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

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

The 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. 6) is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530. When the ball out switch 520 detects that the ball tank 31 is empty, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41.

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

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

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

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the 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. Then, when the payout control device 41 receives the lending 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 staging symbol control device 43)
The sub-integrated control device 42 is connected to the main control device 40 via the staging 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 staging 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.

A sword accessory sensor 612 and a shield accessory sensor 622 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 42. The sword accessory sensor 612 and the shield accessory sensor 622 input their respective detection signals to the sub-integrated control device 42.

A speaker 112, various LEDs, a lamp 113, a sword accessory motor 611, and a shield accessory motor 621 are connected 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. 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.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 drives the sword accessory motor 611 and the shield accessory motor 621 to control the operation of the accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62.

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

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 regarding a pseudo effect display for displaying a character or the like or 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 (see FIG. 29) corresponding to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 46.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3. Operation of pachinko machine 1)
The operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.

(3-1. Basic game)
When the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 22, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random number values related to the hit / fail determination of the normal figure, and makes a hit / fail judgment based on the extracted random number values. Based on the result of this hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the normal figure on the normal symbol display device 285, and performs the definite display after a predetermined time.

Then, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal figure is a hit, the pachinko machine 1 opens the normal electric accessory and enables the ball to enter the second special figure starting port 24. The opening time and the number of times of opening the second special figure start port 24 are, for example, 1.0 second × 1 time in a normal state, and 3.0 seconds × 1 in a gaming state advantageous to a player (a time-saving gaming state described later). Set to times.

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. 29) corresponding to the first special symbol on the effect symbol display device 46, and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time.

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the second special figure, and the extracted random numbers are used in the second special figure. A predetermined number is stored as hold storage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value of the second special figure stored on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Based on this hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the second special figure on the second special figure display device 283, and confirms the second special figure after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 corresponding to the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 46, 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 46 provided in the center of the game area 20, and the player performs the pseudo-effect display through the pseudo-effect display. The result of the hit / fail judgment is notified to. The pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of three pseudo-effect symbols 700 in the pseudo-effect display, and if the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the three pseudo-effect symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 performs a reach effect in which two pseudo-effect symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol and the remaining one pseudo-effect symbol 700 is variablely displayed in the pseudo-effect display. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of becoming.

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 second special figure is prioritized for the change of the special figure and the simulated staging symbol. 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 jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the jackpot 25. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 is a game in which a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed from the start of opening the large winning opening 25, or after the opening of the large winning opening 25 is started. When the ball reaches the specified number of winnings (9 in this embodiment), a series of actions such as closing the large winning opening 25 is performed a predetermined number of times. For example, the jackpot game is configured to perform one of four rounds, seven rounds, ten rounds, or fifteen rounds in a round game in which the big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the second special figure hit / fail determination is a small hit according to the confirmed and displayed mode of the second special figure, the small hit game is carried out. In this small hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the large winning opening 25. In the small hit game, for example, the opening operation of opening the large winning opening 25 for 1.600 seconds is executed once.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being changed in the predetermined reach effect of the pseudo effect display accompanying the change of the first special figure or the second special figure. , It is a configuration capable of executing a notice effect of notifying prior to the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure. The advance notice production includes "movable character production". The "movable character effect" is, for example, urging the player to operate the effect button or the like, and the sword character 61 and the shield character 62 are operated from the initial position in a predetermined operation mode according to the operation. By operating from the operating position to the initial position, it is announced that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of operation patterns of the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 in the "movable accessory effect", and is operated in any of the operation patterns. For example, it has three operation patterns described later. The pachinko machine 1 is diversified by different operation start timings of the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 in three types of operation patterns.

In the pachinko machine 1, for example, in the first operation pattern, the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are operated when the player operates the effect button or the like, or at the end of the valid period in which the player operates the effect button or the like. Do it. In the second operation pattern, the operation of the effect button or the like by the player is a prerequisite, and the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 do not operate at the time of operation, but operate at the end of the subsequent valid period. In the third operation pattern, the operation of the effect button or the like by the player is a prerequisite, but the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 do not operate at the time of operation and at the end of the valid period, and a predetermined time from the end of the valid period. Make it work later after the lapse of time.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the selection rate of the operation pattern is changed according to the type of the winning jackpot game. For example, when the winning jackpot is a jackpot with a high advantage of being able to win the most prize balls, the third operation pattern is selected with a high probability, and as the advantage of the jackpot decreases, the second operation is gradually performed. The pattern and the first operation pattern are selected. A detailed explanation of the "movable character effect" will be described later.

In addition, the "movable character production" may give useful information to players other than the big hit, such as whether or not to shift to the time saving state described later, as well as the occurrence of the big hit.

(3-2. Game state)
The pachinko machine 1 is roughly classified into two gaming states, that is, a gaming state in which the large winning opening 25 is closed and a gaming state in which the large winning opening 25 is open. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the gaming state in which the large winning opening 25 is closed includes a normal game, a probabilistic game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and a game state of a time-saving game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Is done.

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 in the 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 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 reaches a predetermined number of continuations (for example, 100 times). It is a configuration that shifts to a normal game (low probability) when the end condition such as is satisfied.

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 (second special figure start port 24) 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 a 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 loss fluctuation reaches a preset predetermined number of arrivals (also called the privilege time reduction arrival number, for example, 900 times), the privilege time reduction game (b time reduction game) that can be transferred from the normal game without going through the big hit game. It is equipped with. 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 game) 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 that grants a time reduction without going through a big hit game such as "b time saving game" or "c time saving game", the rule does not allow the winning probability to be changed 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 in which it is easy to win a prize in the general electric accessory (second special figure starting port 24) may be simply referred to as a time-saving game. The pachinko machine 1 plays a game aiming at a general electric accessory (second special figure start port 24) 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.

(3-3. Special design and big hit)
With reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the jackpot symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol used in the pachinko machine 1 will be described, 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. 8 and 9, 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. In this case, the probabilistic game is a non-probability game (low probability) when the number of fluctuations of the special figure that did not become a big hit continuously as described above reaches a predetermined number of probable change continuations (100 times, see FIG. 10). It is a configuration that shifts to. On the other hand, the type of time-saving game is "a time-saving game". "A time-saving game" is configured to end the time-saving game when the number of fluctuations of the special figure that did not become a big hit in succession reaches a predetermined number of time-saving continuations (100 times, see FIG. 10) as described above. Is. Further, in the "first big hit", the selection rate selected at the time of the big hit is 10%. The "first jackpot" shifts to a 4R (round) jackpot game.

In the "first big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached, which is a condition for granting the privilege time reduction game (b time reduction game), is set to 900 times. That is, when the number of fluctuations that do not become a jackpot after the jackpot game of the "first jackpot" is completed and the probability variation game and the "a time saving game" are completed reaches 900 times, the bonus time saving game is started from the next fluctuation. Further, in the "first big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction game is continued is set to 500 times. That is, when the number of fluctuations reaches 500 in the privilege time-saving game, the privilege time-saving game ends and the normal game state (non-probability change and non-time-saving game) is established.

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%. The "second jackpot" shifts to a 10R jackpot game. In the "second big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 900 times. Further, the number of times the privilege time reduction game is continued 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%. The "third jackpot" shifts to a 15R jackpot game. In the "third big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 900 times. Further, in the "third big hit", the number of times 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 configured to be set to a time-saving game in which the game state is non-probable 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%. The "fourth jackpot" shifts to a 7R jackpot game. In the "4th big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 900 times. That is, when the number of fluctuations that do not become a jackpot after the jackpot game of the "fourth jackpot" is completed and the "a time-saving game" is completed reaches 900 times, the bonus time-saving game is started from the next fluctuation. Further, the number of times the privilege time reduction game is continued is set to 500 times.

The "fifth jackpot symbol" is a symbol for selecting the "fifth jackpot". The "fifth big hit" is configured to be set to a time-saving game in which the game state is non-probable 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%. The "fifth jackpot" shifts to a 15R jackpot game. In the "fifth big hit", the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached is set to 800 times. Further, the number of times the privilege time reduction game is continued is set to 500 times.

It should be noted that the "1st jackpot" to "5th jackpot" differ in the advantages of the game, such as the number of prize balls that can be obtained according to the number of rounds, and the probability change and non-probability change after the end of the big hit game. .. For example, the "third big hit" has the largest number of rounds in the big hit game, and the number of prize balls that can be obtained can be expected to be the highest, and the probability changes after the big hit game is completed, so that the player has the highest advantage. On the other hand, the "first big hit" has the lowest advantage for the player due to the number of prize balls that can be obtained.

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 the above-mentioned predetermined loss symbols, and 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. The probability that the "c time saving game" will occur is set to, for example, 1/76.

(4. Game specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, 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. In this setting, the probabilistic gaming state continues until the number of fluctuations that does not become a big hit reaches 100 times.

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 gaming 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 privilege 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 above-mentioned privilege time reduction arrival count is After the jackpot game is completed, the number of variable displays of the first special figure and the second special figure is continued until the number of times the privilege time reduction is continued 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 big winning opening 25. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 25 is opened is performed in any of 4 rounds, 7 rounds, 10 rounds, and 15 rounds. In each round, the large winning opening 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 25 reaches the specified number of 10.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the small hit of the second special figure occurs, the small hit game is carried out at the large winning opening 25. In the small hit game, the big winning opening 25 is opened once for 1.600 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1, in the non-time-saving gaming state (normal), the general electric accessory (second special figure start port 24) is opened once for 1.0 second. In addition, if the Fuzu is won in the short-time game state, the Fuden accessory (second special figure start port 24) is opened once for 3.0 seconds. As described above, the opening time of the general electric accessory (second special figure starting port 24) 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 large prize opening 25 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. 11, the main control unit 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 judgment is made (process S5: Yes), the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 of the main control device 40 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage, and the voltage is stably supplied. It is determined that the state has been reached, and writing to the RWM built in the main control device 40 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 built in the main control device 40.

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. 12) described later between the time when the process S12 is executed and the time when the process S8 is executed again. Run.

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, "interrupt processing" executed by the main control unit 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, 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. 11).

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 thereof include a radio wave error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected, and a vibration error indicating that abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown).

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 the speaker 112 is appropriately performed.

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

As shown in FIG. 13, 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 is the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM built in the main control device 40 in the start-up process (see FIG. 11), and the test firing test. Create data to display the test results on the performance display device. 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. 11).

The main control device 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the start process (FIG. 11), 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. 11) 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. 12) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the main control device 40 executes the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure start opening 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 22. 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 large winning opening 25 or the general winning opening 27. Specifically, in the process S103, the main control device 40 determines the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 25 or the general winning opening 27 when the count switch 507 or the general winning opening switch 506 detects the game ball. Add 1 to the value of the counter to be counted.

After the process S103, the main control device 40 executes the out number count process (process S104). The out number counting process (process S104) is a process of totaling the number of outs used for calculating the game performance. Specifically, in the process S104, the main control device 40 includes a first special figure start port switch 503, a second special figure start port switch 504, a normal symbol operation switch 505, a general winning port switch 506, a count switch 507, and an out port. When the switch that detects the entry into 203 detects a game ball, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of outs.

After the process S104, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal (process S105). Specifically, in the process S105, the main control device 40 is illegal when the number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 27 exceeds the specified winning number (for example, 10) within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds). Is determined to have been performed. As a result, if the ball entry frequency is normal and the 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. 12).

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. 14) 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. 15, 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 in the process S110 (process S110: Yes), whether or not the number of the reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the reserved storage area for the first special figure in the process S111 is full (the upper limit is reached). (Whether or not) is determined. 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. 14) and ends this process.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S115 (process S115: Yes), whether or not the number of the reserved storage of the second special figure stored in the reserved storage area for the second special figure in the process S116 is full (the upper limit is reached). (Whether or not) is determined. 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. 14) 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 22. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the normal drawing operation port 22 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the “normal map entry confirmation process”, first, it is determined in the process S121 whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 505 has detected the entry into the normal symbol operation port 22. If it is a negative determination (process S121: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 14) and ends this process.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S121 (process S121: Yes), 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). )judge. 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 22 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. 17, 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. 18 to 20.

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, the small hit game, and the big hit game of the first special figure or the second special figure. The details of the special figure pass / fail determination process (process S300) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 21 to 25.

(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. 17) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 20.

As shown in FIG. 18, as the first process to be executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200), the main control device 40 operates during the hit game (normal figure game) (second special figure). It is determined whether or not the starting port 24) is operating (opening) (process S201). In the process S201, if the general electric accessory is operating and a positive determination is made (process S201: Yes), the main control device 40 determines that the game is in progress, and proceeds to the normal game process (process S250). Transition.

On the other hand, if the general electric accessory (second special figure start port 24) is not activated (opened) and a negative determination is made (process S201: No), the main control device 40 is normally used in the normal symbol display device 285. It is determined whether or not the figure is being displayed in a variable manner (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. 19, 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. 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. 18).

On the other hand, in the process S208, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal figure is a loss and it is a negative decision (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. 18, 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. 20, 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 a loss and the determination is negative in the process S214 (process S214: No), the main control device 40 determines the lost 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 map on the effect symbol display device 47 as the variable display of the normal map 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 / miss determination, a variation pattern of the routine, etc., and a process S215 or process S218 as a command to start the variation of the normal map. Sends an effect specification command that specifies an effect according to the determined hit symbol or lost symbol. After the process S221, the main control device 40 executes the normal drawing game process (process S250, FIG. 18).

If the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal figure is a winning result, the main control device 40 performs the control process of the normal figure game for opening and closing the normal electric accessory in a predetermined mode in the normal figure game process (process S250). In the normal drawing game process (process S250), the main control device 40 releases the general electric accessory in a predetermined opening mode after the lapse of the start interval time if it is a normal figure hit in the process S209. Then, the main control device 40 performs a process of closing the general electric accessory by entering a predetermined number of balls into the general electric accessory or by elapse of the opening end time. On the other hand, if the main control device 40 does not hit the normal figure in the process S209, the main control device 40 returns to the pass / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) without releasing the normal electric accessory in the normal figure game process (process S250). ..

(8-2. Special figure hit / miss judgment process)
As shown in FIG. 21, in the “special figure hit / fail determination process”, first, in the process S300, it is confirmed that the special electric accessory is not operating, 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 "special game process" (process S400) (see FIG. 22).
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 changing. 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 among the reserved memories 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. 22, 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 hold storage 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, the number of times the privilege time is continued 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.
Subsequent processing In 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 "special game processing" is performed. "(Process S400). 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 an affirmative determination (process S320: Yes), in the 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 to be 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. 21 (process S301: no), as shown in FIG. 23, 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 "special game process" (process S400, see FIG. 22).
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, the process proceeds to "special game processing" (processing S400).

If the negative determination is made in the process S302 shown in FIG. 21 (process S302: No), as shown in FIG. 24, 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 "special game process" (process S400, see FIG. 22).

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 controlled to end, and a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the final display of the pseudo-staging 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, the process proceeds to "special game processing" (processing S400).

If the negative determination is made in the process S342 (process S342: No), as shown in FIG. 25, 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 (opening time of the small hit, opening pattern, ending time of the small hit, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Next, in the process 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 determination (process S358: Yes), in process S359, it is determined whether or not the lost symbol set according to the hit / miss determination is a time-saving symbol (missing symbol 3 or losing 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) according to the time saving symbol of the lost symbol is set in the time saving counter. 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 lost symbol 3 or the lost symbol 4, the game shifts to the time-saving gaming state after the change of the special symbol ends. The pachinko machine 1 is invalid even if the time saving symbol is displayed in the time saving gaming state. That is, instead of starting a new time-saving gaming state after the end of the fluctuation, the time-saving gaming state before the fluctuation is continued (counting of the time-saving counter is continued).

Subsequent processing In S362, a process is performed in which the number of fluctuation displays that do not result in a big hit in the first special figure and the second special figure since the end of the previous big hit game is counted by the privilege time reduction counter. The count in this case is the sum of the number of variable displays that do not become a big hit in the first special figure and the second special figure.

For example, in the process of counting by the privilege time reduction counter, the count value of the privilege time reduction counter is added from the initial value "0" to "1" for each fluctuation other than the big hit of the first special figure and the second special figure. It is desirable to do. Not limited to this, in the process of counting the number of fluctuations other than the big hit, the 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 (for example, 500 times) of the privilege time reduction gaming state to be transferred by reaching the privilege time reduction arrival number 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 gaming state is shifted to the privilege time-saving gaming state by reaching the privilege time-saving arrival count. In addition, in the privilege time-saving game state, the symbol change time accompanying the judgment of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is shortened, and the time-saving function of the normal figure and the general electric accessory (second special figure start port 24) are shortened. The opening extension function of is 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 displayed as a loss variation, 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. .. Although the timing for transmitting the state specification command from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 is after the special symbol confirmation time, the state specification command is also transmitted at the start of the special symbol change and at the time of power restoration. It may be configured. After that, the process proceeds to "special game processing" (processing S400, see FIG. 22).

If the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit or a small hit, the main control device 40 opens and closes the big winning opening 25 in a predetermined mode in the special game process (process S400). Control processing of a game or a small hit game. In the special game process (process S400), when the result of the hit / fail determination (process S311 or S312) becomes a big hit and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (see process S348), the main control device 40 has a big hit game. Processing is performed, and after the lapse of the jackpot start effect time, a round game in which the jackpot 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode is started. Then, the main control device 40 closes the large winning opening 25 when a predetermined number of balls are entered into the large winning opening 25 or the opening end time elapses, and the round game is ended. Then, after executing a predetermined number of rounds, the jackpot game ends. At this time, the probabilistic game, the time-saving game, etc., which are given after the big hit game is completed, are set.

In the special game process (process S400), when the result of the hit / fail determination (process S311 or S312) becomes a small hit and the operation of the special electric accessory is started (see process S352), the main control device 40 makes a small hit. The game processing is performed, and after the lapse of the small hit start effect time, the small hit game in which the large winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode is started. Then, the main control device 40 closes the large winning opening 25 when a predetermined number of balls are entered into the large winning opening 25 or the opening end time elapses, and the small hit game is ended.
On the other hand, if the main control device 40 is not a big hit or a small hit, the main control device 40 returns to the hit / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) without performing the big hit game process and the small hit game process in the special game process (process S400). ..

(9. Movable character production)
Next, the pseudo-effect display (variable effect display) associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct will be described, focusing on the "movable accessory effect" executed in the reach effect of the big hit.
The "movable character effect" is a part of the pseudo effect display, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, the effect button 15 is given to the player at the end of the predetermined reach effect. Prompt to operate, activate the effect movable accessories 61, 62 with the predetermined operation pan according to the operation of the effect button 15 by the player, and announce that it is a big hit before the special figure is confirmed and displayed. It is a production. The pachinko machine 1 performs an effect of urging the player to operate the effect button 15 at the end of a predetermined reach effect even when the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is other than a big hit. Is possible. In this case, even if the effect button 15 is operated, the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 do not operate.

(9-1. Variable staging start processing)
When the pachinko machine 1 determines whether the first special figure or the second special figure is correct or not, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo-effect display performed in response to the variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure in the sub-integrated control device 42. To control. FIG. 26 shows a “variation effect start process” executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. The “variation effect start process” is a subroutine that branches from the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

The “variation effect start process” is a process of starting a pseudo effect display by receiving a special figure variation start command (process S318, see FIG. 22) from the main control device 40. Then, when starting the pseudo-effect display, it is a process of determining whether or not to carry out the "movable character effect". The "movable character production" is not performed for each reach production that is a big hit, but it is decided whether or not to perform it by lottery.

As shown in FIG. 26, the sub-integrated control device 42 first determines whether or not the special figure variation start command from the main control device 40 has been received in the “variation effect start process” (process S500). If it is a negative determination (process S500: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine of the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S500 (process S500: Yes), in the process S501, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit by referring to the special figure fluctuation start command. If it is affirmative (process S501: Yes), the content of the jackpot reach effect is determined in process S502. In this process, the effect content is determined in the subroutine "big hit reach effect determination process". The details of the "big hit reach effect determination process" will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

Next, in the process S503, the jackpot effect symbol (big hit pseudo effect symbol) is determined. Subsequently, the variable effect start process is executed in the process S504 to start the pseudo-effect display of the big hit. By this process, a command is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 46 starts the variable effect by the three-digit pseudo effect symbol under the control of the effect symbol control device 43. Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S501 (S501: No), in the process S505, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination is lost and the reach effect is performed by the special figure change start command from the main control device 40. If it is an affirmative determination (process S505: Yes), the content of the loss reach effect is determined in the process S506, and then the loss effect symbol (loss pseudo effect symbol) is determined in the process S507. After that, in the process S504, a variable effect of performing a reach effect by losing is started.

If the negative determination is made in the process S505 (process S505: No), the content of the normal loss effect is determined in the process S508, and then the loss effect symbol (loss pseudo-effect symbol) is determined in the process S509. After that, in the process of the process S504, a variable effect that does not perform a reach effect due to loss is started.

(9-2. Big hit reach production decision processing)
Next, the "big hit reach effect determination process" which is a subroutine of the process S502 will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, the sub-integrated control device 42 first selects one of the reach effects for a plurality of types of jackpot reach effects in the process S550 and the process S551.

In this case, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the sub-integrated control device 42 produces one of the reach effects from "normal reach", "SP1 reach", "SP2 reach", and "SP3 reach" as super reach. select. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 is configured to perform "movable accessory effect" in the super reach "SP1 reach", "SP2 reach", and "SP3 reach". Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 changes the operation pattern of the "movable accessory effect" for each of the "SP1 reach", "SP2 reach", and "SP3 reach".

The details of "SP1 reach", "SP2 reach" and "SP3 reach" will be described with reference to FIG. 28.
The "SP1 reach" operates the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 according to the "operation pattern A" in the "movable accessory effect". Further, the "SP1 reach" has a configuration that can be selected for any of the "1st jackpot" to "5th jackpot" (see FIG. 9), but "1st jackpot", "4th jackpot", etc. It can be selected with a high probability in a low-advantageous jackpot (see FIG. 28 (b)). In this case, the "first big hit" is considered to have a low advantage because the number of round games in the big hit game is the smallest and the number of prize balls that can be obtained is the smallest. Although the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the "fourth jackpot" can be expected to be higher than that in the "first jackpot", it is considered that the "fourth jackpot" has a low advantage because the gaming state after the jackpot game is non-probable. As described above, the effect in which the effect movable characters 61 and 62 are operated in the "operation pattern A" in the "movable character effect" by the "SP1 reach" suggests that the effect is small for the player.

The "SP2 reach" is to operate the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 by the "operation pattern B" in the "movable accessory effect". Further, the "SP2 reach" is configured to be selectable in any of the "first jackpot" to "fifth jackpot" (see FIG. 9), but is more than the "first jackpot" and the "fourth jackpot". It can be selected with a high probability in a big hit such as "fifth big hit" with a high degree of advantage. In this case, the "fifth big hit" is more advantageous than the "first big hit" and the "fourth big hit" because the game state after the big hit game is non-probable, but the largest prize ball can be obtained in the big hit game. It is considered to be a high degree. In this way, the production in which the movable characters 61 and 62 are operated in the "operation pattern B" by the "movable character production" by the "SP2 reach" is more advantageous to the player than the "SP1 reach". Suggest that there is.

The "SP3 reach" operates the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 according to the "operation pattern C" in the "movable accessory staging". Further, the "SP3 reach" is a configuration that can be selected for either the "second jackpot" or the "third jackpot" (see FIG. 9), which has a high probability, but the "third jackpot", which has the highest advantage. It can be selected with a high probability in a big hit such as "(see FIG. 28 (b)). In this case, the "second big hit" or "third big hit" is the most advantageous because the game state after the big hit game is probable, and the "third big hit" can win the largest prize ball in the big hit game. It is considered to be a big hit with a high degree. In addition, although the "second big hit" is inferior to the "third big hit" in being able to win a prize ball, it is considered to be the second highest advantage. In this way, it is suggested that the effect that the movable characters 61 and 62 operate in the "operation pattern C" in the "movable character effect" by the "SP3 reach" has the greatest advantage for the player. ..

The "normal reach" can be selected only by a jackpot having an extremely low probability, and can be selected only by a jackpot having a low advantage such as "the first jackpot".

In addition, the idea of the advantage in the big hit is, for example, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the big hit game, the game state (probability change or non-probability change) set after the big hit game, and the privilege time saving game set after the big hit game. It is conceivable to make a judgment based on the number of times the privilege time reduction is reached to (b time reduction game), the number of times the privilege time reduction is continued, and the like, and further, the judgment is made by supervising these items.

Returning to FIG. 27, the explanation of the “big hit reach effect determination process” will be continued. In the process S552, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the reach effect selected in the process S550 and the process S551 is "normal reach". If it is an affirmative determination (process S552: Yes), "normal reach" is set as the reach effect of the big hit in the process S553. After that, the process returns to the "variation effect start process" (see FIG. 26).

If the negative determination is made in the process S552 (process S552: No), it is determined in the process S554 whether or not the reach effect selected in the process S550 and the process S551 is "SP1 reach". If the determination is affirmative (process S554: Yes), "1" is set in the "P1 flag" indicating that the operation pattern of the "movable accessory effect" is the "operation pattern A" in the process S555. Subsequently, in the process S553, "SP1 reach" is set as the reach effect of the big hit. After that, the process returns to the "variation effect start process" (see FIG. 26).

If the negative determination is made in the process S554 (process S554: No), it is determined in the process S556 whether or not the reach effect selected in the process S550 and the process S551 is "SP2 reach". If the determination is affirmative (process S556: Yes), "1" is set in the "P2 flag" indicating that the operation pattern of the "movable accessory effect" is the "operation pattern B" in the process S557. Subsequently, in the process S553, "SP2 reach" is set as the reach effect of the big hit. After that, the process returns to the "variation effect start process" (see FIG. 26).

If the negative determination is made in the process S556 (process S556: No), it is determined in the process S558 whether or not the reach effect selected in the process S550 and the process S551 is "SP3 reach". If the determination is affirmative (process S558: Yes), "1" is set in the "P3 flag" indicating that the operation pattern of the "movable accessory effect" is the "operation pattern C" in the process S559. Subsequently, in the process S553, "SP3 reach" is set as the reach effect of the big hit. After that, the process returns to the "variation effect start process" (see FIG. 26).

(9-3. Variable staging display mode)
When the pachinko machine 1 starts the symbol change of the first special figure or the second special figure in accordance with the hit / fail determination on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283, the staging symbol display device 46 , The variation effect of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is started. As shown in FIG. 29 (a), the display screen of the staging symbol display device 46 has a large lower half portion and is pseudo-consisting of three numerical symbols corresponding to fluctuations in the first special figure or the second special figure. The staging symbol 700 is displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the upper right side of the display screen, a character image 710 of "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi", which is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed. Then, on the lower left side of the display screen, the first reserved storage display image 721 showing the existence of the reserved storage of the first special figure is displayed. Similarly, on the lower right side portion, the second reserved storage display image 722 showing the existence of the reserved storage of the second special figure is displayed.

The pachinko machine 1 develops into a reach effect when the expectation of a big hit is high when the pseudo-effect symbol 700 fluctuates. In this case, as shown in FIG. 29B, the reach suggestion display unit 722 is displayed on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, and the reach pseudo-effect symbol is large in the lower half of the display screen. 701 is displayed. In the reach pseudo-staging symbol 701, the two symbols on both sides are stopped at the same symbol, and only the central symbol is changing. The figure example shows "normal reach".

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. 29 (c) on the upper left side of the display screen of the staging symbol display device 46. 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 character image 710, "Tatsuyoshi Kuma" with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit, the pachinko machine 1 is large in the lower half of the display screen of the staging symbol display device 46, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), and becomes the small hit symbol of the second special figure. The small hit pseudo-effect symbol 703 consisting of the corresponding three identical small hit symbols is confirmed and displayed.

(9-4. Operation pattern A of movable accessory staging)
The production by the "operation pattern A" of the "movable accessory effect" will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. As described above, the effect of the "operation pattern A" is a big hit for the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, and is carried out by the effect of "SP1 reach". There are two types of effects by the "operation pattern A", one is when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the operation valid period of the effect button 15, and the other is when the effect button 15 is not operated.

(9-4-1. Case 1 of operation pattern A)
As shown in FIG. 30A, the "case 1 of the operation pattern A" is when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the operation valid period of the effect button 15. In the effect of the "operation pattern A", the operation valid period [a]-[c] is set at the end of the reach effect of [a] while the pseudo effect symbol is changing. The end of the operation valid period [c] is set to be earlier than the stop of fluctuation of the pseudo-effect symbol and the final display [f] of the pseudo-effect symbol.

In the effect of the "operation pattern A", when the operation valid period [a]-[c] is started, an operation suggestion display is performed to urge the player to operate the effect button 15. For example, as shown in FIG. 31A, the operation suggestion display displays an operation suggestion image 741 that prompts the user to press the effect button 15 at the upper right of the super reach image displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. .. Further, a graph-type valid period elapsed image 742 showing the elapsed operation valid period is displayed. The super reach image displays a challenge image 751 in which the character destroys a rock and acquires a sword in the background.

In the effect of the "operation pattern A", when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the operation valid period [a]-[c] (FIG. 30 (a) [d]), FIG. 31 (FIG. 31 (d)). As shown in b), the operation completion image 743 indicating that the operation of the effect button 15 has been performed is displayed on the upper right of the super reach image displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. In the illustrated example, as the production progresses, the super reach image displays the challenge image 752 in which the character is destroying the rock in the background.

Further, in the "case 1 of the operation pattern A", the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are operated in response to the operation of the effect button 15 by the player (FIG. 30 (a) [e]). In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, in the staging movable accessories 61 and 62, first, the sword accessory 61 rotates clockwise (in the direction of arrow F1), and the staging symbol is displayed from the left edge of the center case 200. It projects toward the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the display device 46 (see FIG. 5A). Subsequently, the shield accessory 62 rotates counterclockwise (in the direction of arrow F2) and projects from the right edge of the center case 200 to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46 (). See FIG. 5 (b)). Then, both the sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 remain in their respective operating positions for a predetermined period of time, and the sword accessory 61 rotates counterclockwise according to the progress of the game to the initial position in the center case 200. On the other hand, the shield accessory 62 rotates clockwise and returns to the initial position in the center case 200 to end the operation.

When the effect progresses and the period of change of the pseudo effect symbol (reach effect) ends, the pseudo effect symbol is confirmed and displayed to notify that it is a big hit (FIG. 30 (a) [f]). In this case, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), the jackpot confirmation image is displayed on the display screen of the staging symbol display device 46, and the challenge success image 754 in which the character brilliantly destroys the rock and acquires the sword is displayed in the background. do.

As described above, in the "case 1 of the operation pattern A", the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are immediately activated in response to the operation of the effect button 15 by the player, and it is announced that it is a big hit before the final display of the pseudo effect symbol. Do it.

(9-4-2. Case 2 of operation pattern A)
As shown in FIG. 30B, the "case 2 of the operation pattern A" is a case where the effect button 15 is not operated during the operation valid period of the effect button 15. The "case 2 of the operation pattern A" can be operated even if the effect button 15 is not operated by the player according to the operation suggestion image 741 (see FIG. 31 (a)) during the operation valid period [a]-[c]. The sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 are activated according to the end of the valid period [c] [e]. After that, when the change of the pseudo-effect symbol (reach effect) is completed, the pseudo-effect symbol is confirmed and displayed [f] by the jackpot confirmed video (see FIG. 31 (c)) to notify that it is a jackpot.

As described above, in the "case 2 of the operation pattern A", the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are operated by the end of the operation valid period [c] even if the player does not operate the effect button 15, and the pseudo effect pattern is displayed. Make a notice that it is a big hit before the confirmation display.

(9-5. Operation pattern B for staging movable accessories)
With reference to FIGS. 32 and 33, the effect of the “movable accessory effect” by the “operation pattern B” will be described. As described above, the effect of the "operation pattern B" is a big hit for the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, and is carried out by the effect of "SP2 reach".

As shown in FIG. 32, the effect by the "operation pattern B" is conditional on the player operating the effect button 15 during the operation valid period of the effect button 15. In the effect of "operation pattern B", the operation valid period [a]-[c] is set at the end of the reach effect of [a] while the pseudo effect symbol is changing. The end of the operation valid period [c] is set to be earlier than the stop of fluctuation of the pseudo-effect symbol and the final display [f] of the pseudo-effect symbol.

In the effect of the "operation pattern B", when the operation valid period [a]-[c] is started, an operation suggestion display is performed to urge the player to operate the effect button 15. For example, as shown in FIG. 33A, the operation suggestion display displays an operation suggestion image 741 that prompts the user to press the effect button 15 at the upper right of the super reach image displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. .. Further, a graph-type valid period elapsed image 742 showing the elapsed operation valid period is displayed. The super reach image displays a challenge image 751 in which the character destroys a rock and acquires a sword in the background. The operation suggestion image 741 of the super reach image, the valid period elapsed image 742, and the challenge image 751 are displayed in the same manner as the effect of the "operation pattern A".

The effect of the "operation pattern B" is shown in FIG. 33 (b) when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the operation valid period [a]-[c] (FIG. 32 [d]). As shown, the operation completion image 743 indicating that the operation of the effect button 15 has been performed is displayed on the upper right of the super reach image displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. In the illustrated example, as the production progresses, the super reach image displays the challenge image 752 in which the character is destroying the rock in the background. Also in this case, the operation completion image 743 and the challenge video 752 are displayed in the same manner as the effect of the "operation pattern A".

As shown in FIG. 32, in the “operation pattern B”, the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 do not operate when the player operates the effect button 15. In the "operation pattern B", after the player operates the effect button 15, the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are operated [e] according to the end of the operation valid period [c].

In this case, in the effect of the "operation pattern B", a temporary loss symbol stop image is first displayed according to the end of the operation valid period [c], as shown in FIG. 33 (c). As the temporary loss symbol stop image, the reach loss symbol 704 is displayed as a pseudo-directed symbol, and the challenge failure image 753 in which the character fails to acquire the sword is displayed in the background. This causes the player to be discouraged by assuming that it is not a big hit.

Then, in the effect of the "operation pattern B", after the temporary loss symbol stop image is displayed, the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are operated. In this case, in the effect movable accessories 61 and 62, the sword accessory 61 projects from the left edge of the center case 200 to the front side of the display area of the effect symbol display device 46 (FIG. 5). (A)). Subsequently, the shield accessory 62 projects from the right edge of the center case 200 to the front side of the display area of the effect symbol display device 46 (see FIG. 5B). Then, both the sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 stay in each operating position for a predetermined period, and the sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 return to the initial positions in the center case 200 according to the progress of the game. The operation ends with.

When the effect progresses and the period of variation of the pseudo effect symbol (reach effect) ends, the pseudo effect symbol is confirmed and displayed to notify that it is a big hit (FIG. 32 [f]). In this case, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the jackpot confirmation image is displayed on the display screen of the staging symbol display device 46, and the challenge success image 754 in which the character brilliantly destroys the rock and acquires the sword is displayed in the background. do.

As described above, in the "operation pattern B", the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are not operated by the operation of the effect button 15 by the player, and the effect movable accessory 61 is reached by the end of the operation valid period after the operation of the effect button 15. , 62 are activated to give a notice that it is a big hit before the final display of the pseudo-staging symbol. The player can enjoy the joy of a big hit while being surprised because the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 are activated after being once discouraged by the temporary loss display.
If the pachinko machine 1 does not operate the effect button 15 by the player during the operation valid period in the "SP2 reach", the pachinko machine 1 ends the reach effect without operating the effect movable accessories 61 and 62, and displays the big hit symbol confirmation. It is a configuration that shifts to a big hit game.

(9-6. Operation pattern C for staging movable accessories)
With reference to FIG. 34, the effect of the “movable accessory effect” by the “operation pattern C” will be described. As described above, the effect of the "operation pattern C" is a big hit for the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, and is carried out by the effect of "SP3 reach".

As shown in FIG. 34, the effect by the "operation pattern C" is conditional on the player operating the effect button 15 during the operation valid period of the effect button 15. In the effect by the "operation pattern C", the operation valid period [a]-[c] is set at the end of the reach effect of [a] during the change of the pseudo effect symbol. The end of the operation valid period [c] is set to be earlier than the stop of fluctuation of the pseudo-effect symbol and the final display [f] of the pseudo-effect symbol.

The effect of the "operation pattern C" is an operation suggestion that prompts the player to operate the effect button 15 as in the "operation patterns A and B" when the operation valid period [a]-[c] is started. Display. For example, as shown in FIG. 33A, the operation suggestion display displays an operation suggestion image 741 that prompts the user to press the effect button 15 at the upper right of the super reach image displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. .. Further, a graph-type valid period elapsed image 742 showing the elapsed operation valid period is displayed. Similar to "operation patterns A and B", the super reach image displays a challenge image 751 in which the character destroys a rock and acquires a sword in the background.

When the player operates the effect button 15 during the operation valid period [a]-[c] (FIG. 34 [d]), the effect of the "operation pattern C" is similar to that of the "operation pattern B" in FIG. 33. As shown in (b), the operation completion image 743 indicating that the operation of the effect button 15 has been performed is displayed on the upper right of the super reach image displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. In this case, the super reach video displays the challenge video 752 in which the character is destroying the rock in the background.

As shown in FIG. 34, in the "operation pattern C", the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are not operated when the player operates the effect button 15. In the "operation pattern C", after the player operates the effect button 15, the effect valid period ends [c] and after the predetermined waiting time [T1] elapses, the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are operated [e]. ..

In this case, in the effect of the "operation pattern C", a temporary loss symbol stop image is displayed as shown in FIG. 33 (c) in the same manner as the "operation pattern B" according to the end of the operation valid period [c]. do. As the temporary loss symbol stop image, the reach loss symbol 704 is displayed as a pseudo-directed symbol, and the challenge failure image 753 in which the character fails to acquire the sword is displayed in the background. This causes the player to be discouraged by assuming that it is not a big hit.

Then, in the effect of the "operation pattern C", the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are operated after the waiting time [T1] has elapsed after the temporary loss symbol stop image is displayed. In this case, in the effect movable accessories 61 and 62, the sword accessory 61 projects from the left edge of the center case 200 to the front side of the display area of the effect symbol display device 46, as in the “operation patterns A and B” ( See FIG. 5 (a)). Subsequently, the shield accessory 62 projects from the right edge of the center case 200 to the front side of the display area of the effect symbol display device 46 (see FIG. 5B). Then, both the sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 stay in each operating position for a predetermined period, and the sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 return to the initial positions in the center case 200 according to the progress of the game. The operation ends with.

When the effect progresses and the period of variation of the pseudo effect symbol (reach effect) ends, the pseudo effect symbol is confirmed and displayed to notify that it is a big hit (FIG. 34 [f]). In this case, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the jackpot confirmed image is displayed on the display screen of the staging symbol display device 46, and the character brilliantly destroys the rock in the background, as in the “operation patterns A and B”. The challenge success video 754 that acquired the sword is displayed.

As described above, in the "operation pattern C", the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are not operated by the operation of the effect button 15 by the player, and the predetermined waiting time from the end of the operation valid period after the operation of the effect button 15 [ The staging movable accessories 61 and 62 are activated at the progress of T1], and a notice is made that a big hit is made before the confirmation display of the pseudo staging symbol. The player can enjoy the joy of a big hit while being surprised because the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 are activated after being once discouraged by the temporary loss display. Further, since the operation timing of the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 is further delayed than that of the “operation pattern B”, the amplitude of the feeling of changing from disappointment to joy is also further larger than that of the “operation pattern B”.
If the pachinko machine 1 does not operate the effect button 15 by the player during the operation valid period in the "SP3 reach", the pachinko machine 1 ends the reach effect without operating the effect movable accessories 61 and 62, and displays the big hit symbol confirmation. It is a configuration that shifts to a big hit game.

(9-7. Staging movable accessory operation processing)
With reference to FIGS. 35 and 36, the “effect movable accessory operation process” for operating the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 in the “movable accessory effect” will be described. The “staging movable accessory operation process” is a subroutine that branches from the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 35, the sub-integrated control device 42 first determines whether or not the “P1 preparation flag” described later is “1” in the “staging movable accessory operation process” (process S600). If it is affirmative (process S600: Yes), the process proceeds to process S607 described later. If it is a negative determination (process S600: No), the process proceeds to process S601.

In the process S601, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the “P2 preparation flag” described later is “1”. If it is affirmative (process S601: Yes), the process proceeds to process S623 (see FIG. 36) described later. If it is a negative determination (process S601: No), the process proceeds to process S602.

In the process S602, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the “P3 preparation flag” described later is “1”. If it is affirmative (process S602: Yes), the process proceeds to process S628 (see FIG. 36) described later. If it is a negative determination (process S602: No), the process proceeds to process S603.

The sub-integrated control device 42 determines in the process S603 whether or not the reach is being produced. If it is a negative determination (process S603: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine of the sub-integrated control device 42. If it is affirmative (process S603: Yes), the process proceeds to process S604.

In the process S604, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 15 is during the effective operation valid period. If it is a negative determination (process S604: No), it returns. If it is affirmative (process S604: Yes), the process proceeds to process S605.

The sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the “P1 flag” indicating that the “operation pattern A” has been selected is “1” in the process S605. If it is a negative determination (process S605: No), the process proceeds to process S620 (see FIG. 36) described later. If it is an affirmative determination (process S605: Yes), "1" is set in the "P1 preparation flag" indicating that the movable accessory effect of the "operation pattern A" is ready in the process S606.

Subsequently, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the effect button 15 has been operated by the player in the process S607. If it is affirmative (process S607: Yes), the process proceeds to process S610. If it is a negative determination (process S607: No), the process proceeds to process S608.

In the process S608, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 15 is valid has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S608: No), it returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S608: Yes), the process of operating the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 is performed in the process S610. In this process, the sub-integrated control device 42 drives the sword accessory motor 611 to operate the sword accessory 61 to the operating position, and drives the shield accessory motor 621 to operate the shield accessory 62 to the operating position.

As described above, in the effect of the "operation pattern A", the "effect movable accessory operation process" operates the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 at the time of the operation when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the operation valid period. Even if the effect button 15 is not operated by the player during the operation valid period, the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are controlled to be operated at the end of the operation valid period.

As shown in FIG. 36, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the “P2 flag” indicating that the “operation pattern B” is selected is “1” in the process S620. If it is a negative determination (process S620: No), the process proceeds to process S625 described later. If it is affirmative (process S620: Yes), the process proceeds to process S621.

The sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the effect button 15 has been operated by the player in the process S621. If it is a negative determination (process S621: No), it returns. If it is an affirmative determination (process S621: Yes), "1" is set in the "P2 preparation flag" indicating that the movable accessory effect of the "operation pattern B" is ready in the process S622.

Next, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines in the process S623 whether or not the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 15 is valid has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S623: No), it returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S623: Yes), the process of operating the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 is performed in the process S610.

As described above, in the effect of the "operation pattern B", the "effect movable accessory operation process" does not operate the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the operation valid period. On the premise that the effect button 15 is operated, the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are controlled to be operated at the end of the operation valid period.

The sub-integrated control device 42 determines in the process S625 whether or not the "P3 flag" indicating that the "operation pattern C" is selected is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S625: No), it returns. If it is affirmative (process S625: Yes), the process proceeds to process S626.

The sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the effect button 15 has been operated by the player in the process S626. If it is a negative determination (process S626: No), it returns. If it is an affirmative determination (process S626: Yes), "1" is set in the "P3 preparation flag" indicating that the movable accessory effect of the "operation pattern C" is ready in the process S627.

Next, in the process S628, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 15 has elapsed after the valid operation valid period and the predetermined waiting time (T1, see FIG. 34) has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S628: No), it returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S628: Yes), the process of operating the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 is performed in the process S610.

As described above, in the effect of the "operation pattern C", the "effect movable accessory operation process" does not operate the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the operation valid period. On the premise that the effect button 15 is operated, the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are controlled to be operated when the operation valid period ends and the predetermined standby time [T1] elapses.

The pachinko machine 1 also performs "SP1 reach", "SP2 reach", or "SP3 reach" in the loss reach effect even when the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is lost. In this case, an operation suggestion image prompting the operation of the effect button 15 is displayed inside, but the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 do not operate according to the operation of the player.

(10. Action and effect of the first embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, the winning / failing determination means (main control device 40) that determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the effect symbol according to the winning / failing determination. The sub-integrated control device 42 is provided with an effect control means (sub-integrated control device 42) for controlling the effect of displaying the result of the hit / fail determination by displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner and then confirming the effect symbol. Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes an operation means 15 that can be operated by the player, and effect movable accessories 61 and 62 that operate according to a predetermined operation pattern during execution of the effect. Then, the effect control means 42 provides an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means 15 is effective during the execution of the variation display by the effect symbol, and the effect movable combination is related to the operation of the operation means 15 during the operation valid period. Performs a movable character production that activates objects. In this case, the movable accessory effect includes a plurality of types of operation patterns of the effect movable accessory. The first operation pattern (operation pattern A) is a determination that the result of the hit / fail determination shifts to the advantageous gaming state, and the staging movable accessory is set when the operating means is operated during the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. Make it a working pattern. The second operation pattern (operation pattern B) is a determination that the result of the hit / fail determination shifts to the advantageous gaming state, and is a pattern that does not operate by the operation of the operating means during the operation valid period but operates at the end of the operation valid period. And. The third operation pattern (operation pattern C) is a determination that the result of the hit / fail determination shifts to the advantageous gaming state, and the operation means is operated during the operation valid period and is not operated at the end of the operation valid period. The pattern shall be activated after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the valid period. Further, the first to third operation patterns have a configuration in which the selectivity differs depending on the content of the hit / fail determination.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the selection rate of the first to third operation patterns differs depending on the content of the hit / fail judgment, and when the content of the hit / fail judgment shifts to the advantageous gaming state having the highest advantage. The third operation pattern is selected with a high probability, and the second operation pattern and the first operation pattern are gradually selected with a high probability as the advantage of the advantageous gaming state decreases.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player's expectation is whether or not the player shifts to an advantageous gaming state depending on whether or not the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 are operated according to the operation of the staging button 15 of the player. You can enhance the feeling. In this case, the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 operate in any of a plurality of types of operation patterns, and the operation timing is different for each operation pattern, so that the movable accessory effects can be diversified.

In the movable character effect, the "operation pattern A" activates the effect movable characters 61 and 62 when the effect button 15 is operated, so that the player can be entertained by notifying that it is a big hit at an early stage. Further, even if the effect button 15 is not operated, the player can be entertained by notifying that a big hit will occur at the end of the operation valid period.

Since the "operation pattern B" does not operate by the operation of the effect button 15 and the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 operate at the end of the operation valid period, it is suggested that the player is temporarily lost at the end of the operation valid period. After the expectation for the advantageous gaming state is lowered, the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 are activated to show a big hit, and the player can be entertained while astonishing the player.

Further, in the "operation pattern C", the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 are operated at a timing later than that of the "operation pattern B", so that the player can be further surprised and enjoy the game. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 can improve the effect of the staging movable accessory by diversifying the timing of operating the staging movable accessory.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it takes the longest time to show that the “third big hit” (see FIG. 9) has the highest advantage by the “operation pattern C”. , The degree of expectation of the player's big hit, and the joy of becoming the player's big hit can be increased, the effect of the directing movable character can be improved, and the game with rich interest can be realized. ..

It should be noted that the pachinko machine 1 may perform a movable accessory effect (gase effect) according to the “operation patterns A to C” when the special figure is lost. In this case, at the time of the big hit of the special figure, "operation pattern C" is selected with high probability in the original movable accessory effect, and "operation pattern B" and "operation pattern A" are gradually selected. According to this, the player's expectation of the big hit can be increased by operating the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 at the late timing of the variable staging in the "operation pattern C" at the time of the big hit of the special figure. Then, as time passes from the operation of the effect button 15, the end of the variable effect approaches, but the closer the operation of the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 is to the end of the effect, the higher the probability of a big hit. ..

Furthermore, in the original movable accessory production, when shifting to the jackpot with the highest advantage, the "operation pattern A" is selected with a high probability, and as the advantage of the advantageous gaming state decreases, the "operation" is gradually performed. A configuration in which "pattern B" and "operation pattern C" are selected with high probability is also conceivable.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation patterns of the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 are set to three types of "operation patterns A to C", but the operation pattern is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 37, a fourth "operation pattern D" is provided, and in the production by the "operation pattern D", the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 are operated by the operation [d] of the effect button 15 by the player. Without doing so, from the end of the operation valid period after the operation of the effect button 15 [e], the effect movable accessory 61, 62 is changed to the elapsed time of the standby time [T2] longer than the standby time [T1] of the "operation pattern C". Is activated, and it may be announced that it is a big hit before the confirmation display of the pseudo-effect symbol. According to this, it is possible to further diversify the production of movable characters.

[Second Example]
A second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39.

(11. Schematic configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment)
The pachinko machine of this embodiment not only performs a movable accessory effect when a big hit, which is an advantageous gaming state that is highly advantageous for the player, occurs, but also determines whether the first special figure or the second special figure is correct or not. Even if there is a loss, the lost symbol is a "time saving symbol", and when the next change becomes a "c time saving game" that is advantageous to the player, a movable character effect is performed. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine in this embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described.

(12. Loss reach production decision processing)
FIG. 38 shows a “loss-reach effect determination process” executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. This process is a subroutine of the "missing reach effect determination process" (S505) in the "variable effect start process" (see FIG. 26), and is a process of determining the operation pattern of the reach effect and the movable character effect during the "c time saving game". Is. For example, a plurality of types of symbols such as "7, 6, 7", "9, 1, 9" can be set as the pseudo-staging symbol of the "time saving symbol (c time saving symbol)" which is the "c time saving game". desirable.

As shown in FIG. 38, in the sub-integrated control device 42, first, in the process S570, the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a loss, and the loss symbol is a symbol of "c time saving game". Determine if it exists. If it is a negative determination (process S570: No), the process proceeds to process S578 described later. If it is affirmative (process S570: Yes), the process proceeds to process S571.

In the process S571 and the process S572, the sub-integrated control device 42 selects one of the reach effects for the loss with the “c time saving symbol” selected from the plurality of types of reach effects for the loss. In this case, as shown in FIG. 39, the sub-integrated control device 42 selects any one of the reach effects from "normal reach", "SP2 reach" as super reach, and "SP3 reach". Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 is configured to carry out the "movable accessory effect" in the "SP2 reach" and the "SP3 reach". Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 is designed to change the operation pattern of the "movable accessory effect" between the "SP2 reach" and the "SP3 reach".

The "SP2 reach" is to operate the effect movable accessories 61 and 62 by the "operation pattern B" in the "movable accessory effect". Further, the "SP2 reach" can be selected with a higher probability than the "SP3 reach" when the loss reach effect in which the "c time saving symbol" is selected is selected.

The "SP3 reach" operates the staging movable accessories 61 and 62 according to the "operation pattern C" in the "movable accessory staging".

It should be noted that "SP1 reach" is not selected in the loss reach effect in which "c time saving symbol" is selected. "SP1 reach" can be selected as a big hit or the like. Further, in the loss reach effect of the "c time saving symbol", the "normal reach" is selected with a low probability.

Returning to FIG. 38, the explanation of the “missing reach effect determination process” will be continued. In the process S573, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the reach effect selected in the process S571 and the process S572 is "SP2 reach". If it is an affirmative determination (process S573: Yes), "1" is set in the "P2 flag" indicating that the operation pattern of the "movable accessory effect" is the "operation pattern B" in the process S574. Subsequently, in the process S575, "SP2 reach" is set as the loss reach effect of the "c time saving symbol". After that, the process returns to the "variation effect start process" (see FIG. 26).

If the negative determination is made in the process S573 (process S573: No), it is determined in the process S576 whether or not the reach effect selected in the process S571 and the process S572 is "SP3 reach". If the determination is affirmative (process S576: Yes), "1" is set in the "P3 flag" indicating that the operation pattern of the "movable accessory effect" is the "operation pattern C" in the process S577. Subsequently, in the process S575, "SP3 reach" is set as the loss reach effect of the "c time saving symbol". Then return.

If the negative determination is made in the process S576 (process S576: No), the normal reach is selected in the process S576, and the "normal reach" is set as the loss reach effect of the "c time saving symbol" in the process S575. Then return.

In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the movable accessory effect in the “SP2 reach” effect of the loss due to the “c time saving symbol” is the movable accessory effect of the “operation pattern B” in the jackpot “SP2 reach” effect of the first embodiment. It is the same as the production (see FIGS. 32, 33 (a), (b), and (c)). Further, the movable character effect in the "SP3 reach" effect of the loss due to the "c time saving symbol" is the same as the movable character effect of the "operation pattern C" in the jackpot "SP3 reach" effect of the first embodiment (Fig.). 33 (a) (b) (c) and FIG. 34).

(13. Action and effect of the second embodiment)
The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the first embodiment. That is, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the winning / failing determination means is the first advantageous gaming state (big hit gaming state) which is advantageous for acquiring the game medium by winning, or the second advantageous gaming state which is advantageous for carrying out the winning / failing determination. It is possible to determine the transition to the advantageous gaming state (c time saving gaming state). Then, the movable character effect can be performed at the time of the determination to shift to the big hit game state and the time of the determination to shift to the "c time saving game" state. Further, the operation pattern of the staging movable character in the movable character effect is changed between the time of the judgment of shifting to the big hit game state and the time of the judgment of shifting to the "c time saving game" state. The first operation pattern (operation pattern A) can be selected only at the time of determination to shift to the jackpot gaming state. The second operation pattern (operation pattern B) and the third operation pattern (operation pattern C) can be selected at the time of determination to shift to the big hit state or the "c time saving game" state.

According to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment are obtained, and when the staging movable accessory operates in the "operation pattern B" or the "operation pattern C", expectations for the big hit game are expected. Alternatively, the player's expectation such as the expectation for "c time-saving game" will be widened, and the fun of the game will be increased. In this way, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect of the movable character and realize a game with a rich interest.

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, in the look-ahead effect based on the look-ahead determination, a reserved symbol suggesting that the effect movable accessory may operate may be displayed. In this case, a plurality of types of reserved symbols indicating the possibility of reaching are provided, and a look-ahead effect is performed in which the reserved symbols that may activate the effect movable accessory are displayed. If it is a pachinko machine to which the first embodiment is applied, it will be a pre-reading effect of a big hit. If it is a pachinko machine to which the second embodiment is applied, it will be a big hit or a look-ahead effect of "c time saving game".

Further, the pachinko machine of the present invention may be provided with a pattern in which the effect movable accessory is operated after a predetermined time has elapsed from the operation of the effect button during the operation valid period of the effect button as the operation pattern of the movable accessory effect. good. In this case, it is desirable that the operation suggestion image 741 (see FIG. 31 etc.) and the valid period elapsed image 742 (see FIG. 31 etc.) for prompting the operation of the effect button have the following configurations. That is, when the effect movable accessory is immediately activated in response to the operation of the effect button by the player, the operation suggestion image 741 is changed to the operation complete image 743, and then the display ends. Then, the display of the operation completed image 743 is terminated and the display of the valid period elapsed image 742 is also terminated.
On the other hand, when the effect movable accessory is not activated by the operation of the effect button, the operation suggestion image 741 is changed to the operation complete image 743, and then the operation complete image 743 and the effect period elapsed image 742 are displayed as the effect movable combination. The display may be continued until the object is activated, the operation validity period ends, or the confirmation display is started. By doing so, the player can be expected to operate the staging movable accessory while the display of the operation completion image 743 is continued, and further, the unexpectedness of the above-mentioned "operation pattern C" is emphasized. be able to.

Further, the pachinko machine of the present invention collects the launched game balls inside the game machine, launches them again by the launching device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. It may be applied to a type gaming machine or a rotating body type gaming machine.

1: Pachinko machine, 15: Direction button (operation means) 2: Game board, 20 game area, 23: 1st special figure start port, 24: 2nd special figure start port, 25: Grand prize opening, 281: 1st 1 special figure display device, 283: second special figure display device, 40: main control device (hit / miss determination means, jackpot game control means, privilege game control means), 42: sub-integrated control device (effect control means), 47: Production pattern display device, 61: Sword character (production movable character), 62: Shield character (production movable character)

Claims (2)

A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not to shift to an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
An effect control means for controlling an effect of displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner according to the result of the result of the result of the result of the result of the result of the result of the determination by displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner according to the determination of the result of the result.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
The staging movable accessory that operates according to a predetermined operation pattern during the execution of the staging is provided.
The effect control means is provided with an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is effective during the execution of the variation display by the effect symbol, and the effect is movable in connection with the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period. Performing a movable character production that activates the character,
The movable accessory effect includes a plurality of types of operation patterns of the effect movable accessory.
The first operation pattern is a determination that the result of the hit / fail determination shifts to the advantageous gaming state, and the staging movable accessory is at the time of operating the operating means during the operation valid period or at the end of the operation valid period. To operate the pattern and none,
The second operation pattern is a determination that the result of the hit / fail determination shifts to the advantageous gaming state, and is a pattern that does not operate by the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period but operates at the end of the operation valid period. Toshi,
The third operation pattern is a determination that the result of the hit / fail determination shifts to the advantageous gaming state, and the operation means is operated during the operation valid period, and the operation means is not operated at the end of the operation valid period. With and without a pattern that operates after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the operation validity period,
The first to third operation patterns are gaming machines characterized in that the selection rate differs depending on the content of the hit / fail determination. The effect control means is provided with the operation valid period during the execution of the variation display, which is highly expected to shift to the advantageous gaming state, and the operation means is operated during the operation valid period to obtain the effect movable combination. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable accessory effect for operating an object is performed.

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