JP2022113503A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow a player to have fun when a jackpot game is not performed for a long period.SOLUTION: As an immediately preceding performance executed during an immediately preceding period of a time-shortening state (hereafter, chance time) started by operation of a continuous time-shortening function, a count-down performance 820 up to start of the chance time, and a pattern performance 801 in the corner of a performance screen 800 are executed. At least one portion of the immediately preceding performance is executed in the same mode regardless of performance contents (for example, a performance mode) selected by a player. As one example, the remaining number of times 821 in the count-down performance 820 is shown by an image in the same mode regardless of performance contents selected by a player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to a pinball game machine.

A pinball game machine is known in which the player can set the content of the presentation. Specifically, for example, there is known a pinball game machine in which a plurality of performance modes in which performances with different concepts are performed are provided so that the player can select the performance mode. In addition, there are known pinball game machines that can change the frequency of specific types of effects, such as highly anticipated effects, rare effects, and effects involving operation of game buttons. . According to such a pinball game machine, it is possible to change the contents of the performance according to the player's taste and mood, and even when the big winning lottery is not won for a long period of time, the player's fatigue can be suppressed. .

On the other hand, as described in Patent Document 1, there is also known a pinball game machine that shifts to a time-saving state when a big winning lottery that results in a loss occurs continuously for a predetermined number of times.

JP 2016-131846 A

According to the pinball game machine of Patent Literature 1, when the jackpot game is not played for a long period of time, a game advantageous to the player can be played. Therefore, in such a case, it is desirable to perform an effect that heightens the player's sense of expectation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and aims to entertain a player when no jackpot game is played for a long period of time.

The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problems, is a pinball game machine that performs an effect according to the progress of a game, comprising: A big win game means for performing a big win game for opening a big win port over a plurality of rounds due to a win in the , and a continuous number of times that the lottery that does not cause the big win game are continuously generated are determined in advance. When the upper limit number of times is reached, the shift means shifts to a time-saving state in which the frequency of the lottery due to the entry of the ball into the starting port increases, and the setting means sets the content of the performance according to the instruction from the player. and a directing means for performing a last-minute performance in a period immediately before shifting to the time-saving state by the shifting means, and the directing means performs the last-minute performance in the same manner regardless of the contents of the performance set by the setting means. Perform at least part of the staging.

According to the above configuration, at least a part of the immediately preceding effect performed immediately before shifting to the time saving state when the number of consecutive times reaches the upper limit is performed regardless of the content of the effect set by the player. Therefore, it is possible to perform a special effect in the immediately preceding period. Therefore, even if the jackpot game is not performed for a long period of time, a special performance is performed when the immediately preceding period arrives, the player can be entertained, and the number of consecutive times reaches the upper limit number of times, resulting in a time-saving state. It can inspire a sense of anticipation for the transition. Therefore, the player can be entertained when the big winning game is not played for a long period of time.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is a table for explaining the winning probability and winning symbols in the jackpot lottery. 4 is a flowchart of a main routine; It is a flow chart about the start entrance winning a prize confirmation processing. It is a flow chart about the right or wrong decision processing. It is a flow chart about the right or wrong decision processing. It is a flow chart about the right or wrong decision processing. It is a flow chart about the right or wrong decision processing. It is a flow chart about the right or wrong decision processing. It is a flowchart about big-hit game processing. It is a flowchart about big-hit game processing. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart about big-hit game processing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a performance screen; It is a flow chart about immediately before period processing.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.
[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds a front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. be. Further, behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52, the game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided.

Speakers 66 are installed on both left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 52 to output game sounds and improve the amusement of the game. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a horizontal frame lamp and an upper frame lamp 65 that emit light according to the effect. The horizontal frame lamp and the upper frame lamp 65 are provided with LEDs, which light up in a predetermined emission color. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a game abnormality.

An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52 . A shooting handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 63. By operating the shooting handle 64 clockwise, the shooting device is operated, and game balls supplied from the upper tray 55 hit the game board 1. fired towards.
The lower tray 63 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 63 are transferred to a dollar box provided in the game parlor by operating a ball extracting lever. can be done. Also, the upper plate 55 is provided with a game button 67 , a jog dial 68 and a cross key 69 .

The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is equipped with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards. A display device 59 is provided.
1 is a cylinder lock for locking the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 49 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame is locked. When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is released.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is attached to the central part of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operation gate 22 is installed on the right side of the center case 5. - 特許庁When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for normal symbol success or failure lottery are extracted, and success/fail determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

Directly below the center case 5, the first start-up where a big hit lottery (whether judgment) is performed with a variable display of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1) due to the entry of the game ball. A mouth 11 is provided. In addition, on the right side of the center case 5 and directly below the normal symbol operation gate 22, a variable display of the second special symbol (also referred to as the second special symbol or special symbol 2) is caused by the entry of the game ball. A second starting port 12 is provided for performing a big win lottery with

The first starting port 11 is arranged in a region (left-handed region) where game balls shot by left-handed hitting (targeting the left side of the center case 5) mainly flow down, and the second starting port 12 is , the area (right hitting area) where game balls shot by hitting the right side (targeting the right side of the center case 5) mainly flow down.
Therefore, it is possible to target the first starting opening 11 by hitting left, and to hit the second starting opening 12 by hitting right.

The arrangement of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 is not limited to this. Alternatively, the first starting port 11 may be arranged in the right-handed area, and the second starting port 12 may be arranged in the left-handed area.
The first starting port 11 is configured so that a game ball can be entered at all times, but the second starting port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning a normal symbol lottery. Only can enter the ball. It should be noted that even when closed, the configuration may be such that a ball can rarely be entered.

When a game ball enters the first starting hole 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as a first reserved memory, and when the game ball enters the second starting hole 12. , a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as a second reserved memory.
The second starting port 12 constituted as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time when winning a normal symbol lottery.

Further, below the center case 5, on the right side of the first starting port 11 and below the second starting port 12, there is provided a special prize winning port 20 made of a special electric accessory. The big winning hole 20 is arranged at a position where a right-handed game ball mainly enters. Of course, the arrangement of the large winning opening 20 is not limited to this, and for example, the large winning opening 20 may be arranged in the left-handed area.

In the area on the left side of the game board 1, there are a first special figure display device 9 and a second special figure display device 10 having a plurality of (for example, about seven) LEDs, and a first special figure display device 10 consisting of four LEDs. A figure reservation number display device 23 and a second special figure reservation number display device 24 are installed. In addition, in the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 consisting of two LEDs and a normal symbol pending number display device 8 consisting of four LEDs are installed.

Special figure 1 is displayed in the first special figure display device 9, and special figure 2 is displayed in the second special figure display device 10, but the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 display these special figures. By making the lighting pattern of each LED irregular when playing, it is impossible or difficult for the player to distinguish the special figure. In addition, by making the arrangement of the LEDs constituting the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 irregular, it may be impossible or difficult for the player to distinguish the displayed special figure. .

In the center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2, an LCD panel of a production pattern display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) is arranged in the center, and on the production screen of the LCD panel, a variable display of production patterns, etc. By performing, a symbol performance is performed to notify the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the first and second special symbols.
Also, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, as well as well-known ones.

Further, below the center case 5 and to the left of the first starting opening 11, general winning openings 25 to 27 are arranged. In addition, below the second starting hole 12 (in other words, to the right of the first and second big winning holes 20 and 21), a general winning hole 28 is arranged, and these always receive game balls. It is configured to be sphereable.
A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an outlet is provided at the lowest part of the board surface.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 is configured such that an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51 . As with the front frame 52 , the inner frame 70 is attached to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 at the vertical position of one side edge (on the right side as viewed in FIG. 3 ) so that the inner frame 70 can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins a prize in the winning slot of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and passed through the flow-down passage to the upper tray 55. be paid out. Further, in this embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (rental balls) in response to operation of the ball rent button 57 .

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a performance pattern control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power board 85 are provided. A main control device 80 , a performance symbol control device 82 and a sub-integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1 , and a payout control device 81 , a launch control device and a power board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70 . Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the far side of the payout control device 81 (on the game board 1 side).

An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends signals indicating game states and game results to a hall computer (not shown).
(2) Electrical Configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is constructed around a main controller 80. As shown in FIG. It should be noted that this block diagram does not show a so-called relay board, a power supply board, or the like that merely relays signals. Although not shown in detail, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 has a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Further, although the firing control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 84 and the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, and normal symbol operation. A detection signal is inputted from a normal symbol operation SW22a for detecting a game ball entering the gate 22, a general prize winning opening SW25a for detecting a game ball entering the general prize winning openings 25 to 28, and the like.
In addition to this, a detection signal from the count SW 20a for counting game balls entering the big winning hole 20 is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed programs, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, etc., and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83 .
In addition, the main control device 80 is connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, the first special figure display device 9, the second special figure display device 10, the first special figure reservation number display device 23, the second The display of the special figure pending number display device 24, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal figure pending number display device 8 is controlled.

Furthermore, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 20 by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 20b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the general electrical accessory solenoid 12b. .
The main controller 80 is also provided with a setting display device 80a, a RAM clear SW 80b, and a setting key SW 80c. The setting display device 80a, the RAM clear SW 80b, and the setting key SW 80c are arranged at positions that cannot be visually recognized or operated by the player. By opening the inner frame, these can be visually recognized and operated. .

The setting display device 80a has a 7-segment LED display or the like. Although the details will be described later, the pachinko machine of this embodiment has a setting change function for selecting one of a plurality of setting values, and the probability of winning a big win in a big winning lottery is determined according to the selected setting value. It can be changed step by step. The setting display device 80a displays the current setting values. Note that the configuration may be such that the setting display device 80a is not provided. However, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, as an example, the setting change function is disabled and only one set value can be selected, so the probability of winning a big win in a big win lottery cannot be changed. Of course, the setting change function may be enabled so that any one of a plurality of set values can be set.

The RAM clear SW 80 b is a switch for initializing (clearing) the RAM of the main controller 80 . The RAM clear SW 80b is also used to change setting values (hereinafter also referred to as setting change).
Also, the setting key SW 80c is a portion into which a setting key can be inserted. The setting key SW80c has an ON state and an OFF state, and can be switched between the ON state and the OFF state by inserting the setting key into the setting key SW80c and turning it. When the setting key SW80c is in the ON state, it is possible to change the setting of the big win.

Main controller 80 also includes a non-volatile memory (for example, EEPROM) (not shown) for storing current set values.
The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and the control signal such as pattern variation and big hit is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87 .

Two-way communication is possible between the main controller 80 and the payout controller 81 .
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 according to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW 31 for counting the game balls paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

The dispensing control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW 45, the inner frame closing SW 46, the bulb out SW 33, the dispensing SW 31, and the full SW 32, and a signal indicating that the lower tray 63 is full is sent from the full SW 32. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank 71 is input by the ball out SW 33, the payout motor 30 is stopped to stop the payout operation of the prize balls. In addition, the full SW 32 and the out-of-ball SW 33 are configured to continue to output signals until the states are resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 due to the fact that the signals are no longer output. restart.

Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental ball. The put-out rental ball is detected by the pay-out SW 31 , and the detection signal is input to the pay-out control device 81 . The CR unit terminal board 34 is also connected to a settlement display device 59 so as to be capable of two-way communication. A settlement button 58 is provided.

A prepaid card that can be inserted into the CR unit 56 can store amount information indicating the balance of the money paid by the player for lending the ball. When the ball lending button 57 is operated, the payout control device 81 transmits a ball lending command to the CR unit 56 to instruct the ball lending. On the other hand, when the CR unit 56 receives the ball lending command, if the remaining amount indicated by the amount information of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 56 is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, the amount information is updated and the remaining amount indicated by the amount information is updated. Decrease it and send a response command to the payout control device 81 . After receiving the response command, the payout control device 81 controls the payout device and lends the player the number of balls according to the amount of decrease in the balance.

It should be noted that the prepaid card may further store ball holding information indicating the number of balls held by the player. In this case, the payout control device 81 transmits a holding ball command for instructing holding balls to the CR unit 56 in accordance with an instruction from the player. On the other hand, when the CR unit 56 receives the holding ball command, and if the number of holding balls indicated by the holding ball information of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 56 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the CR unit 56 updates the holding ball information and updates the holding ball information. Decrease the number of possession balls indicated by the information, and transmit a response command to the payout control device 81 . After receiving the response command, the payout control device 81 controls the payout device and gives the player the number of possession balls corresponding to the decreased amount.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits a settlement command to the CR unit 56 when the settlement button 58 is operated. Then, when the CR unit 56 receives the settlement command, it ejects the inserted prepaid card. At this time, if the prepaid card can store ball possession information, the payout control device 81 may transmit the player's number of balls to the CR unit 56 together with the settlement command. Then, the CR unit 56 updates the possessed ball information stored in the prepaid card, and after adding the number of possessed balls received from the payout control device 81 to the number of possessed balls indicated by the possessed ball information before receiving the settlement command. , you may eject the prepaid card.

In addition, the payout control device 81, through the external connection terminal plate 78, in addition to transmitting information on prize balls, information indicating the opening and closing state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87, 84 to send a stop firing signal.
Although the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which game balls are paid out, it may have an enclosed configuration in which prize balls generated in response to winning or the like are stored without being paid out.

The shooting control device 84 controls the shooting motor 40 to shoot game balls to the game area 3 .
In addition to the payout control device 81 , the firing control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64 , a touch signal from the touch SW 38 , and a firing stop signal from the firing stop SW 39 .
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is output when the player presses the firing stop SW 39. is output with If the touch signal is not input to the shooting control device 84, the game ball cannot be shot, and if the shooting stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be shot even if the player touches the shooting handle 64. It's not supposed to.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80 . Note that the sub-integrated control device 83 does not transmit data to the main control device 80 . Then, they are distributed to data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control, commands for effect display control are transmitted to the effect pattern control device 82, and sound control and lamp control are included in themselves. distributed to each control unit (function unit as sound control device and lamp control device).

The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by activating the sound LSI based on data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device operates based on the data for lamp control. to control the side frame lamps and the top frame lamps 65 by activating the lamp drivers.
Also, the game button 67, the jog dial 68, and the cross key 69 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the game button 67, the jog dial 68, and the cross key 69, the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83 .

Two-way communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82 .
The effect pattern control device 82 displays the effect pattern based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both of which are transmitted from the main control device 80 and generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). A device 6 is controlled to display a performance screen such as variable display of performance patterns (design performance).

[Explanation of operation]
(1) Setting change function As described above, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a setting change function, but the setting values are fixed in advance and cannot be changed. . It should be noted that any one of a plurality of set values may be set so that the higher the set value is, the higher the probability of the occurrence of a big hit will be. The set values are stored in non-volatile memory in main controller 80 . Main controller 80 stores the setting values stored in the nonvolatile memory in RAM when the power is turned on, and uses the setting values as the current setting values.

In the pachinko machine 50, settings are changed by operating the RAM clear SW 80b and the setting key SW 80c when the power is turned on. Specifically, when the RAM clear SW 80b is turned on and the setting key SW 80c is in the ON state, when the pachinko machine is powered on, the main controller 80 shifts to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, first, the current setting values are displayed on the setting display device 80a, and each time the RAM clear SW 80b is operated, the setting values displayed on the setting display device 80a are changed in order. Then, when the setting key SW 80 c is operated to turn off, the setting values displayed on the setting display device 80 a at that time become the current setting values of the pachinko machine 50 . At this time, main controller 80 saves the new current setting values in the non-volatile memory, and sends a setting value command indicating the current setting values and a setting change command indicating that the setting has been changed to the sub-unit. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 .

(2) Overview Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 in this embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 50, when a big win is won in a big win lottery, a big win game is played. In the jackpot game, the jackpot 20 is opened over a predetermined total number of rounds. After the end of the jackpot game, the system shifts to a privilege period (in other words, a privilege state) in which a game advantageous to the player is performed, and until the jackpot lottery of a predetermined number of continuations is performed, the time saving function is performed. Or, the time saving function and the probability variation function operate. Also, during the privilege state, only the variable probability function may be operated.

Note that the variable probability function is a function that increases the probability of winning in a jackpot lottery. Hereinafter, the game state in which the variable probability function is activated is referred to as a variable probability state or a high probability state, and the gaming state in which the variable probability function is not activated is also referred to as a low probability state. The probabilities of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery in the low-probability state and the high-probability state are 1/300 and 1/30, respectively (see FIG. 5(a)).

On the other hand, the time-saving function is a function that increases the frequency with which the big hit lottery of the second special figure is performed. Specifically, when the time saving function is activated, the variable display time of the special symbols on the special symbol display device is shortened. In this embodiment, when the time-saving function is activated, the electric sapo function is further activated, making it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port 12 . That is, when the electric support function is operated, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery increases, the opening time of the second start port 12 when winning the normal symbol lottery becomes longer, and the normal symbol lottery is performed. The variable display time in the normal pattern display device 7 is shortened. Of course, it is good also as a structure which does not operate an electric support function at the time of the operation|movement of a time saving function. Also, during the time saving state, the electric support function may be operated without shortening the variable display time of the special figure. Henceforth, the game state which the time saving function act|operated is described as a time saving state. Moreover, the game state in which the variable probability function and the time saving function are not operating is also referred to as a normal state.

Since the privilege period is in a time-saving state, it becomes easy to enter the ball into the second starting port 12, and the frequency of the big hit lottery of the second special figure increases. Therefore, during the privilege period, a game is played aiming at hitting the ball to the second starting hole 12 by hitting to the right. On the other hand, when it is not in the time-saving state, it becomes difficult to enter the ball into the second starting port 12 . Therefore, when it is not in the time-saving state, a game aiming at entering the first start hole 11 by hitting to the left is performed.

Also, in the pachinko machine 50, a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter also referred to as "big win symbols") to be displayed on the first and second special symbol display devices 9 and 10 when a big win occurs are provided. . That is, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and the type of jackpot is determined by the jackpot pattern. Then, as shown in FIGS. 5(b) and (c), the total number of rounds of the jackpot game and the game state during the privilege period after the jackpot game are determined according to the jackpot pattern. Specifically, each jackpot pattern of the special figure 1 is classified into the special 1 jackpot patterns 1 to 3, and each jackpot pattern of the special figure 2 is classified into the special 2 jackpot patterns 1 to 3. Each of these divisions includes one or more types of jackpot symbols.

A big win with a special 1 big win pattern 1 as a big win pattern is constituted as a sudden sure jackpot. A jackpot game caused by a variable probability jackpot has a small total number of rounds (for example, 2R), the duration of each round is short, and the number of prize balls obtainable in the jackpot game is small. However, after the big hit game, the state shifts to a privilege state, and the variable probability function and the time saving function are activated. For this reason, it is possible to make it look as if the state has shifted to a privilege state without a big win game being performed by the occurrence of a sudden surety big win. It should be noted that, similarly to the sudden certainty big win, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the big win game is small, and a sudden big win in which the time saving function is activated after the big win game may be provided. In addition, as a big hit in the big win lottery of the second special pattern, a sudden sure jackpot or a sudden jackpot may be provided.

In addition, the big hits in which the jackpot pattern is the special 1 jackpot pattern 3 or the special 2 jackpot patterns 2 and 3 are configured as probability variable jackpots, and during the privilege period after the jackpot game performed due to the probability variable jackpots, the probability variable jackpots are used. Functions and time-saving functions are activated. On the other hand, the jackpot pattern is the special 1 jackpot pattern 2 or the special 2 jackpot pattern 1, which is usually configured as a jackpot, and during the special period after the jackpot game that is usually caused by the jackpot, the variable probability function is It does not work, but the time saving function works. In addition, when a big hit is achieved by a specific big-hit pattern, the game state after the big-hit game may be changed to the normal state without shifting to the privilege period after the big-hit game ends.

In addition, when the jackpot pattern belongs to special 1 jackpot patterns 1 and 3 and special 2 jackpot patterns 2 and 3, the number of times of continuation of the privilege period is 100 times. On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern belongs to the special 1 jackpot pattern 2 and the special 2 jackpot pattern 1, the number of continuations of the privilege period is set to either 20 times, 50 times or 100 times according to the jackpot pattern. be done.
(3) Time-saving function The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment shifts to a time-saving state without performing a big-hit game when the time-saving start condition determined for the big-hit lottery is satisfied. In addition, this time saving state also corresponds to the privilege state mentioned above. Specifically, when the time saving election occurs or the continuous time saving function operates, the time saving start condition is satisfied.

That is, in the present embodiment, a time-saving design is provided as the first special figure, and when the time-saving design is confirmed and displayed in the variable display of the first special figure during the normal state, time-saving winning occurs and a big hit game is played. Shift to a time-saving state without performing As an example, the probability of short-time winning is 1/150 (see FIG. 5(a)). However, the probability is determined as appropriate. In addition, the number of times of continuation, which is the number of times of the jackpot lottery that can be executed during the time saving state, is 20 times as an example. However, the number of times of continuation is appropriately determined. In addition, a plurality of time-saving patterns may be provided, and the number of times of continuation may be determined according to the type of the time-saving pattern that is confirmed and displayed.

In addition, not only the first special symbol, but also the second special symbol may be provided with a time-saving design so that the time-saving winning may occur even in the big hit lottery of the second special symbol. As a result, when the jackpot lottery is performed based on the remaining retention of the second special symbol after the time saving state ends, there is a chance to obtain the time saving state in addition to the big win. Therefore, even if the time-saving state ends without a big win, the hope of reviving the time-saving state can be left. It should be noted that the remaining hold means a hold memory that exists after the end of the time saving state and occurs during the time saving state. Furthermore, the number of continuations in the time-saving election of the second special symbol may be greater than the number of continuations in the time-saving election of the first special symbol. Moreover, the probability of the time saving election of the second special symbol may be higher than the probability of the time saving election of the first special symbol. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation of obtaining a time-saving state by digesting the remaining hold.

In addition, the pachinko machine 50 has a continuous number of times, which is the number of consecutive occurrences of a jackpot lottery in which a lottery result other than a jackpot is obtained (in other words, a jackpot lottery that does not cause a jackpot game) during the continuation of the low-probability state. When a predetermined upper limit number of times is reached, the continuous time saving function is activated and the time saving function is activated without performing a jackpot game. In addition, the upper limit number of times may be 800 times as an example. Note that the upper limit number of times can be appropriately determined, for example, within a range from 750 times to 900 times. In addition, when shifting to the time saving state by the continuous time saving function, the number of times of continuation of the time saving state is greater than the number of times of continuation of the time saving state during the privilege period and the number of times of continuation of the time saving state when shifting to the time saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of continuations of the time saving state shifted by the operation of the continuous time saving function is 1140 times as an example. However, the number of times of continuation can be appropriately determined within a range of 1140 times or less as an example.

In addition, in this embodiment, even if the number of consecutive times reaches the upper limit number of times during the time saving state, the current time saving state is continued as it is, and the remaining number of times of the time saving state is maintained. However, not limited to this, if the number of consecutive times reaches the upper limit number of times during the time saving state, for example, the remaining number of times of the current time saving state is the number of times of continuation of the time saving state given by the operation of the continuous time saving function, The time saving state may be newly provided. In addition to this, in this case, for example, the number of times the current time-saving state remains, and the number of times the time-saving state continues, which is given by the operation of the continuous time-saving function. Also good.

(4) Main Routine First, the main routine of the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.
In S10, main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt. When the judgment is obtained (S10: no), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main controller 80 initializes the CPU, I/O, etc., and shifts the process to S70.
On the other hand, when the affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the jackpot determination random number (S25), updates the jackpot symbol determination random number (S30), The random number for winning determination is updated (S35), the random number for reach determination is updated (S40), and the random number for variation pattern determination is updated (S45).

Then, the main controller 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of a game ball into a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a winning determination process for performing a big hit lottery due to the winning in the starting opening (S55). ), each output process for transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the like, and various information to the hall computer 87 and the like (S60), and a fraud monitoring process for detecting fraudulent behavior of the player (S65). )I do.

In addition to this, normal pattern lottery etc. are performed due to the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 22 of the game ball, and by opening the normal electric accessory (second start port 12) Ordinary figure game processing, etc. for performing an ordinary figure game are performed.
In addition, following the success/failure determination process, a big-hit game process for playing a big-hit game is performed.
Further, in S70, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(5) About starting opening winning confirmation processing Next, starting opening winning confirmation processing for detecting winning to the first and second opening openings 11 and 12 and performing pending storage etc. according to the winning is described in FIG. will be described with reference to the flowchart of This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

In S100, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start hole 11 based on the detection signal from the first start hole SW11a. If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), the process proceeds to S105, and if the determination is negative (S100: no), the process proceeds to S115.
In S105, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory) for special symbols corresponding to first starting port 11 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, if the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the process proceeds to S115, and if the determination is negative (S105: no), the process proceeds to S110.

In S110, the main controller 80 generates a jackpot determination random number used in the jackpot lottery, a jackpot pattern determination random number for determining the jackpot pattern, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not a ready-to-win state is achieved in the pattern presentation. Or, a random number for determining the variation pattern for determining the variation time of the special symbol, etc., is extracted. Then, it stores the extracted random number as the first reserved memory, generates a first reserved number command indicating how many first reserved memories are generated, transmits it to the sub-integrated control device 83, and proceeds to S115. Transition.

In S110, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the random number for determining the jackpot (in other words, the first numerical data) related to the first reserved storage is a specific value. Whether or not a big win will occur in a big win lottery based on the first reserved memory, and whether a specific reach will occur in a pattern presentation for notifying the result of the big win lottery, for each of the cases of the presence and the low probability state. Pre-reading is performed to determine whether or not, and whether or not time-saving winning occurs. Then, it transmits a prefetch command indicating the prefetch result to the sub-integrated control device 83 .

In addition to this, for example, before storing the extracted random number as the first reserved memory, prefetching may be performed based on the random number, or the extracted random number may be stored in a memory provided for the first reserved memory. It may be stored in a memory area separate from the area, and prefetching may be performed based on the random number stored in the separate memory area.
In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the winning of the game ball to the second starting hole 12 occurs based on the detection signal of the second starting hole SW12a. If the determination is affirmative (S115: yes), the process proceeds to S120, and if the determination is negative (S115: no), the process ends.

In S120, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (second reserved memories) for special symbols corresponding to second starting port 12 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, if the determination is affirmative (S120: yes), this process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S120: no), the process proceeds to S125.
In S125, the main controller 80 extracts a big hit determining random number, a big winning symbol determining random number, a reach determining random number, a variation pattern determining random number, and the like. Then, it stores the extracted random number as a second reserved memory, generates a second reserved number command indicating how many second reserved memories have occurred, and transmits it to the sub-integrated control device 83, and terminates this processing. do.

In addition, the main control device 80 performs the above-described prefetching of the jackpot determination random number (in other words, the second numerical data) related to the second reserved storage, and transmits the prefetching command to the sub-integrated control device 83. good.
(6) Win/No Judgment Processing Next, the win/no judgment processing for performing a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination random numbers related to the reserved memory will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. Note that this process is executed from the main routine. Moreover, after the end of this process, a big win game process for performing a big win game is executed.

First, with reference to FIG. 8, at S200, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), this process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S200: no), the process proceeds to S205.
In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S205: yes), the process proceeds to S320 of FIG. 11, and if the determination is negative (S205: no), the process proceeds to S210.

In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S210: yes), the process proceeds to S330 of FIG. 12, and if the determination is negative (S210: no), the process proceeds to S215 of FIG.
9, in S215, main controller 80 determines the presence or absence of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, and if there is any reserved memory (S215: yes), the process proceeds to S220. , and if not (S215: no), this process ends.

In S220, main controller 80 selects the first of the second reserved memories if there is a second reserved memory, and if there is no second reserved memory, only the first reserved memory is selected. exists, select the first occurrence of the first reserved store. That is, in the present embodiment, priority consumption of the second reserved memory is performed.
In S225, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state is set, and if the determination is affirmative (S225: yes), the process proceeds to S230, and the negative If so (S225: no), the process proceeds to S235.

In S230, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit will be a big hit based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected reserved storage and the hit/fail determination table (variable probability table) corresponding to the variable probability state. , digests the retained memory. Then, the process proceeds to S240.
On the other hand, in S235, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a big hit will be won in the big hit lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected reserved storage and the hit/fail determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the variable probability state is not present. It determines whether or not, and digests the reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

In S240, main controller 80 determines whether or not a big win has occurred in the big win lottery, and if the determination is affirmative (S240: yes), the process proceeds to S245, and if the determination is negative (S240 : no), and the process proceeds to S265 in FIG.
In S245, the main controller 80 determines a jackpot pattern based on the jackpot pattern decision random number related to the reserved storage. As a result of the determination based on the random number for determining the jackpot pattern, each jackpot pattern corresponding to the first special pattern and the second special pattern is randomly selected according to a predetermined distribution rate. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

In S250, the main controller 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number and the variation pattern table related to the reserved storage. Specifically, in the fluctuation pattern table, the fluctuation time of the special figure is registered, and by selecting one of the fluctuation times registered in the fluctuation pattern table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, the special figure A variation time is determined. In this embodiment, a time saving variation pattern table used when the time saving function is activated and a normal variation pattern table used when the time saving function is not activated are provided. Then, the average value of the fluctuation times registered in the reduced working hours fluctuation pattern table is smaller than the average value of the fluctuation times registered in the normal fluctuation pattern table.

In addition, in this embodiment, the shift to the time saving state is made by three factors of the big hit, the operation of the continuous time saving function, and the time saving winning, but different time saving variation pattern tables corresponding to each factor may be provided. Furthermore, as the time saving variation pattern table corresponding to each factor, a time saving variation pattern table corresponding to the high probability state and a time saving variation pattern table corresponding to the low probability state may be provided. Moreover, the average value of the variation time registered in each time saving variation pattern table may be different. And, during the time saving state, using the time saving variation pattern table corresponding to the factors that shift to the time saving state and whether or not the probability variation function is operated, the variation time of the special figure may be determined. Of course, during the time saving state, the same time saving variation pattern table may be used irrespective of the factors that caused the transition to the time saving state.

In subsequent S255, the main controller 80 determines the type of jackpot, game details of the jackpot game, game state after the jackpot game, number of continuations of the variable probability state and time saving state during the privilege period, etc. based on the jackpot pattern, and S260. to process. Incidentally, the content of the jackpot game includes, for example, the total number of rounds of the jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in the jackpot game, and after the end of the last final round of the jackpot game, the accessory continuous actuating device and the condition device are stopped. It may be an ending time or the like, which is the time until the operation is started. Further, the ROM of the main controller 80 may store a table in which various types of jackpot game contents provided by the pachinko machine 50 are registered. Then, the main control device 80 may access the table and determine the content of the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot pattern.

On the other hand, in S265 of FIG. 10, which is shifted when it is determined that the jackpot lottery is lost in S240, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the variable probability flag is cleared. Determine whether it is greater than or not. Then, when affirmative determinations are obtained in S265 and S270, main controller 80 shifts to S275 to decrement the continuation counter, and determines whether or not the continuation counter is 0 in subsequent S280. When determination is obtained (S280:yes), it transfers to S285 in order to operate a continuous time reduction function. Further, when a negative determination is obtained in S265 or S270, and when a negative determination is obtained in S280, main controller 80 proceeds to S295.

The continuation counter counts the number of continuations during the continuation of the low-probability state, and is used to determine whether or not the number of continuations has reached the upper limit. At the time of initialization by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 50 or at the time of occurrence of a big win, the upper limit number of times is set in the continuous counter. Then, when the number of continuous times reaches the upper limit number, the continuous counter becomes 0, the continuous time saving function operates and shifts to the time saving state, and after the continuous time saving function operates, the continuous counter until a new big hit occurs. No upper limit is set. Therefore, once the continuous time-saving function is activated, the continuous counter remains at 0 until a new big win occurs even after the time-saving state shifted by the operation ends. Therefore, in S270, it is determined whether or not the transition to the time saving state has been completed due to the operation of the continuous time saving function.

In S285, the main controller 80 determines the fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the ready-to-reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, the fluctuation pattern table, etc., related to the reserved storage that has been consumed. In subsequent S290, main controller 80 sets the number of continuations of the newly transitioned time saving state in order to activate the continuous time saving function or the time saving function by winning the time saving function, and proceeds to S260 of FIG.

On the other hand, in S295, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a time-saving winning has occurred, based on the consumed jackpot determination random number related to the reserved memory. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S295: yes), main controller 80 determines to confirm and display the time saving pattern (S300), and proceeds to S305. In addition, when a plurality of types of time-saving patterns are provided, the types of time-saving patterns to be displayed may be determined based on the jackpot determination random number, or the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot pattern determination random number. . On the other hand, if the determination is negative (S295: no), the process proceeds to S310.

In S305, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the gaming state is normal, and when a positive determination is obtained (S305: yes), the process proceeds to S285, and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S305: no), the process proceeds to S310.
In S310, the main controller 80 determines the fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the ready-to-reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, the fluctuation pattern table, etc., related to the reserved storage that has been consumed. Then, in the following S315, the main control device 80, a counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the variable probability state (hereinafter referred to as the number of remaining variable probability), and the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the time saving state ( Thereafter, the counter indicating the remaining number of times of shortening of working hours is updated, etc., and the process proceeds to S260 of FIG.

In S260, the main controller 80 sends to the sub-integrated controller 83 a first reserved number command indicating the number of first reserved memories after the big win lottery and a second reserved number command indicating the number of second reserved memories after the big win lottery. Send pending count command. In addition, the variable display of the special symbols corresponding to the consumed reserved memory is started, and the symbol performance is started by transmitting a variation start command indicating the variable time of the special symbols to the sub-integrated control device 83.例文帳に追加Further, a symbol designation command for designating a performance symbol to be stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.

Subsequently, with regard to FIG. 11, in S320, which is shifted during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has elapsed, and in the case of affirmative determination If (S320: yes), the process proceeds to S325, and if the determination is negative (S320: no), this process ends.
In S325, the main control device 80 terminates the variable display of the special figure, displays the finalized symbol of the special figure, and at the same time, transmits to the sub-integrated control device 83 a symbol confirmation command for performing the finalized display of the effect symbol, End this process.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 12, at S330, which is shifted to during the fixed display of the special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the fixed display of the special figure has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S330: yes), the process proceeds to S335, and if the determination is negative (S330: no), the process ends.
In S335, main controller 80 terminates the confirmation display of the special figure, and shifts the process to S340.

In S340, main controller 80 determines whether or not the finalized special figure is for the big hit, and if the determination is affirmative (S340: yes), the process proceeds to S345, and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S340: no), the process proceeds to S380.
In S345, the main controller 80 refers to the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state, clears the variable probability flag if the variable probability flag is set (S350), and then proceeds to S355. .

In S355, main controller 80 refers to the time saving flag indicating the time saving state, clears the time saving flag when the time saving flag is set (S360), and then proceeds to S365. .
Then, the main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S365) and a role product continuous operation device operation start process (S370), as well as a command for notifying winning in a big win lottery, a type of big win game and a privilege. A command for notifying the content etc. is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S375), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S380, which is shifted when a negative determination is obtained in S340, the main controller 80 refers to the probability variation flag, and if the flag is set (S380: yes), the probability variation remaining number of times Refer (S385). Then, when the probability variation remaining number is 0 (S385: yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S390), and the process proceeds to S395.
In S395, main controller 80 refers to the time saving flag, and when the time saving flag is set (S395: yes), refers to the remaining number of time saving (S400). And when the time saving remaining frequency|count is 0 (S400:yes), a time saving flag is cleared (S405), and a process is transfered to S410.

In S410, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the operation of the continuous time saving function or the time saving function by winning the time saving is started. And when affirmation determination is obtained (S410:yes), it transfers to S412, and when negative determination is obtained (S410:no), it transfers to S430.
In S412, main controller 80 determines whether the time saving flag is 0 or not. And when an affirmative determination is obtained (in other words, when it is not a time saving state), it transfers to S415, and when a negative determination is obtained, it transfers to S430.

In S415, the main controller 80 sets the time saving flag, and in the following S420, the operation of the continuous time saving function or the remaining number of times of the big hit lottery that can be executed during the time saving state shifted by the time saving winning is set, and the process proceeds to S430. Transition.
In S430, the main control device 80, to the sub-integrated control device 83, the current game state, and the state designation command transmission processing for transmitting the state designation command for notifying the probability variation remaining number and time saving remaining number of times, and this End the process.

(7) Big Win Game Processing Next, the big win game processing for performing the big win game will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. It should be noted that this process is executed following the success/failure determination process.
In S500, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), the process proceeds to S510, and if the determination is negative (S500: no), the process ends.

In S510, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the large winning opening 20 is being opened, and if the determination is affirmative (S510: yes), the process proceeds to S550 of FIG. In the case of (S510: no), the process proceeds to S515.
In S515, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the jackpot game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: yes), the process proceeds to S600 of FIG. If so (S515: no), the process proceeds to S520.

In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is being performed, and if the determination is affirmative (S520: yes), the process proceeds to S645 of FIG. If so (S520: no), the process proceeds to S525.
At S525, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time for the big hit start effect, which is performed until the big win game is started after the big win has been won in the big win lottery, has elapsed. (S525: yes), the process proceeds to S530, and in the case of a negative determination (S525: no), this process ends.

At S530, the main controller 80 executes a big winning opening opening process for opening the big winning opening 20 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the big winning symbol (executes the 1R jackpot game), and an opening counter indicating the number of rounds. is set to 1 (S535), and the process ends. At this time, the main controller 80 may send a command to the sub-integrated controller 83 indicating that the 1st R is to be started.

Continuing with FIG. 14, at S550 during which the big winning hole 20 is open, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls winning the big winning hole 20 has reached ten. If the determination is affirmative (S550: yes), the process proceeds to S560, and if the determination is negative (S550: no), the process proceeds to S555.
In S555, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 20 determined according to the opening pattern has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S555: yes), the process proceeds to S560. At the same time, if the determination is negative (S555: no), this process is terminated.

In S560, main controller 80 executes a large winning opening closing process for closing the large winning opening 20, and proceeds to S565.
In S565, the main controller 80 executes a jackpot interval process for setting the interval of each round of the jackpot game, and ends this process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 15, at S600 during the interval of each round, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the final round has been reached based on the release counter and the release pattern of the big hit game, and makes an affirmative determination. In the case of (S600: yes), the process proceeds to S605, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: no), the process proceeds to S615.

In S605, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for effecting the end of the big win game, transmits a command to instruct the start of the jackpot end effect to the sub-integrated control device 83, and sets the open counter. It is cleared (S610), and this processing ends. At this time, the ending time of the jackpot game is started.
On the other hand, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has passed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: yes), the process proceeds to S620, and in the case of a negative determination (S615: no), this process is terminated.

In S620, main controller 80 executes a big winning opening opening process for opening big winning opening 20, increments an opening counter indicating the number of rounds (S625), and ends this process. At this time, the main controller 80 may send a command indicating the newly started round to the sub-integrated controller 83 .
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 16, at S645 where the transition is made to the end effect of the big win game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the ending time (in other words, the end effect time of the big win) has passed after the end of the final round. If the determination is affirmative (S645: yes), the process proceeds to S650, and if the determination is negative (S645: no), this process ends.

In subsequent S650 and S655, main controller 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the process to S660.
In S660, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the game state after the big hit game is the probability variable state and the time saving state. If the determination is affirmative (S660: yes), the process proceeds to S665, and if the determination is negative (S660: no), the process proceeds to S680.

In S665, the main controller 80 sets the number of continuations of the variable probability state and the time saving state determined in advance according to the jackpot design. Also, the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are set (S670), and the process proceeds to S695.
On the other hand, in S680, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it becomes a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game. If so (S680: no), the process proceeds to S695.

In S685, the main controller 80 sets the number of continuations of the time-saving state previously determined according to the jackpot symbol. Also, a time saving flag is set (S690), and the process proceeds to S695.
In S695 and S700, the main control device 80 sends to the sub-integrated control device 83 a jackpot end command to end the effect related to the jackpot game, a game state after the jackpot game ends, and the number of times the variable probability state and the time saving state continue. Send the status specifying command to be notified, and terminate this processing.

(8) Effect In the pachinko machine 50, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect pattern control device 82 and the like based on commands from the main control device 80, and controls the effect screen 800 of the effect pattern display device 6, the speaker 66 and the like. Various effects are performed through the screen (see FIGS. 17(a) and 17(b)). Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect 801 for notifying the result of the big win lottery on the effect screen 800 based on the variation start command or the like from the main control device 80 . In the pattern performance 801, as an example, three performance patterns are variably displayed, and after all of these performance patterns are stopped and displayed, they are further fixedly displayed to notify the result of the big winning lottery. In addition, as a mode of the symbol presentation 801, a reach for suggesting or notifying the winning of the jackpot lottery is provided. Further, the reach includes a normal reach with a low degree of expectation (in other words, a probability) of winning a big hit in the jackpot lottery, and an SP reach with a high degree of expectation.

Also, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a pending effect 810 for displaying the pending symbols corresponding to the first and second pending memories on the effect screen 800 based on the pending number command and the like from the main control device 80 . In addition, when the reserved memory is consumed, an effect during fluctuation 805 is performed to display the pattern during fluctuation instead of the reserved pattern corresponding to the reserved memory.
In addition, for example, the sub-integrated control device 83, together with the pattern effect 801 on the effect screen 800, suggests or notifies that a big win will occur in the big win lottery whose result is reported in the pattern effect 801. You can do a performance.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83, for example, based on the prefetch command corresponding to the first or second reserved memory received from the main control device 80, performs a prefetch effect of suggesting or notifying the result of the jackpot lottery based on the target reserved memory. conduct. The look-ahead performance may be performed by displaying, as a look-ahead reserved design, for example, a look-ahead reserved design that indicates the degree of expectation of winning in the jackpot lottery based on the target reserved memory.

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 may perform effects using the game button 67, the jog dial 68, and the cross key 69 (hereinafter also referred to as an operation unit) in the notice effect, the effect during fluctuation, and the look-ahead effect. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 may prompt the player to operate the operation unit in the course of these effects, and upon receiving the operation to the operation unit, change the content of the effect accordingly. . Hereinafter, an effect in which the contents change according to the operation on the operation unit will be referred to as a button effect.

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83, as one of the effects described above, performs a big win effect to inform the progress of the big win game via the effect screen 800 based on the command from the main control device 80. For example, the jackpot effect is performed in a mode according to the total number of rounds of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, etc. For example, the current round, the total number of prize balls won by the player in the jackpot game, , the number of difference balls in the big win game, the total number of prize balls, the number of difference balls, etc. in the big win game performed during the consecutive chance are displayed. The difference number of balls means the number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls shot from the total number of prize balls.

In addition, the pachinko machine 50 has a plurality of types of performance modes, and various performances such as the above-described pattern performance are performed in a performance mode corresponding to the current performance mode. Of course, the background image on the effect screen 800, the characters that appear, the reach, etc. are also determined according to the current effect mode. Also, each production mode may be created based on a uniquely provided concept. As an example, the effect screen 800 of the first effect mode in FIG. 17(a) and the effect screen 800 of the second effect mode in FIG. A middle effect 805 and a pending effect 810 are shown. In addition, the production mode may be determined, for example, according to an instruction from the player (details will be described later), and is not limited to an instruction from the player, for example, voluntarily according to a change in the game state. You can switch.

In this embodiment, as an example, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives a variation start command from the main control device 80, it refers to the current effect mode selected by the player, and the effect content is determined according to the current effect mode. to decide. However, in the immediately preceding period, which will be described later, at least part of the effects are executed with predetermined contents regardless of the effect mode selected by the player.

(9) Setting Effects The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is provided with a function for setting effects. It is configured to select the content of the effect according to the received instruction from the player.
More specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 may change the presentation mode in accordance with an instruction received from the player through the operation section. That is, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the selection screen on the effect screen 800 according to the instruction from the player received via the operation unit during the game, and receives the instruction via the operation unit while the selection screen is being displayed. The presentation mode may be changed according to the instruction. Of course, the effect mode may be changed in accordance with an instruction from the player without displaying the selection screen.

It should be noted that the sub-integrated control device 83, when the fluctuation display of the special figure (in other words, pattern production) is not performed and there is no pending memory, the production mode is changed according to the instruction from the player. You can change it. Of course, not limited to this, the sub-integrated control device 83 may change the production mode according to an instruction from the player during the variable display of the special figure or when there is a pending memory. In this case, when the production mode is changed in the middle of the pattern production, the production mode being executed may be immediately switched to a mode corresponding to the new production mode, or the production mode may be changed from the next pattern production. You may switch to the aspect according to the new production mode.

In addition, it is preferable that the effect mode after the change is continued until the effect mode is newly changed by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, when a period in which no game is played on the pachinko machine 50 continues for a certain period of time or longer, the game may automatically shift to a predetermined presentation mode.
In addition to this, the effect setting function is a specific It may be a function to change the appearance frequency (in other words, appearance rate) of the presentation. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 may change, for example, the frequency at which a highly anticipated premium effect appears, or the frequency at which a button effect appears, or a specific SP reach or a specific character You may change the frequency with which the production|presentation of specific content, such as the production|presentation which appears, appears.

(10) Immediate Period In the pachinko machine 50, an imminent performance is performed in the period (hereinafter referred to as the immediately preceding period) immediately before shifting to the time saving state (hereinafter referred to as chance time) started by the operation of the continuous time saving function. In this embodiment, as an example, the period from when the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed before shifting to the chance time becomes 10, as an example, to the start of the chance time is defined as the immediately preceding period.

Specifically, in the immediately preceding period, the production mode shifts to the immediately preceding mode, and the immediately preceding production is performed as the production in the immediately preceding mode. It should be noted that the immediately preceding mode shifts only to the immediately preceding period, and is not an effect mode that can be selected by the player. Further, the immediately preceding effect may include, for example, a countdown effect 820 indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries until the shift to the chance time (see FIG. 17(c)).

In the countdown effect 820 of the present embodiment, as an example, a karateka is displayed as a background image on the effect screen 800, and the remaining number of times is indicated by the display mode of the karateka. Specifically, for example, the remaining number of times is indicated by the karateka's behavior, facial expression, background aura color and size, and the like. Of course, instead of or in addition to the karateka display mode, the remaining number of times may be displayed by numbers, bar graphs, or the like.

Further, in the immediately preceding effect, the symbol effect 801 may be performed at the corner of the effect screen 800 . In addition to this, in the immediately preceding effect, the number of pending memories may be indicated by a number at the corner of the effect screen 800. FIG. Note that the immediately preceding effect may be always executed during the immediately preceding period, or may be executed with a predetermined probability during the immediately preceding period.
Also, in the immediately preceding period, the expectation effect indicating the degree of expectation such as the advance notice effect, the look-ahead effect, the SP reach, and the like may not be performed. Specifically, in the immediately preceding period, the symbol effect 801 performed at the corner of the effect screen 800 may fluctuate at high speed until the final display is performed, and the background image may be displayed until the final display. Then, in the case of winning in the immediately preceding period, the background image may be switched when the symbol rendering 801 is confirmed and displayed on the rendering screen 800 to the effect that the winning has occurred.

At least part of the immediately preceding effect is performed in the same manner regardless of the effect contents (for example, effect mode) selected by the player through the effect setting function. Specifically, as an example, the remaining number of times in the countdown effect 820 (more specifically, the karateka display mode) is displayed in the same mode image regardless of the content of the effect selected by the player. Also, in the symbol effect 801 performed at the corner of the effect screen 800 as the effect immediately before, the same image is displayed.

Further, for example, all the effects performed via the effect screen 800 in the immediately preceding period may be the immediately preceding effects. Also, for example, regardless of the contents of the effect selected by the player by the effect setting function, all the immediately preceding effects may be performed in the same manner. In addition, as an immediately preceding effect, another effect may be performed instead of the countdown effect 820. - 特許庁
Furthermore, in the immediately preceding period, in addition to or instead of the above-described countdown effect 820, etc., the appearance frequency of the expectation effect such as the notice effect, the prefetch effect, the SP reach, etc. is changed to the effect content selected by the player using the effect setting function. By setting a specific frequency that is determined regardless of the performance setting function, the immediately preceding performance may be performed in the same manner regardless of the performance content selected by the player through the performance setting function. That is, in the immediately preceding period, even if the player changes the frequency of appearance of these effects using the effect setting function, these expectation effects will appear at the same frequency regardless of the appearance frequency after the change. You can Specifically, for example, these expectation level effects may not be performed during the immediately preceding period, or only those with high expectations among these expectation level effects may be set by the player using the effect setting function. Regardless of the content of the selected presentation, it may be performed at a uniquely determined appearance frequency.

In this embodiment, the effect of displaying the remaining number of jackpot lotteries in the same manner as the countdown effect 820 in the immediately preceding period is not performed in periods other than the immediately preceding period. However, the effect may be performed during a period other than the immediately preceding period.
Also, during the immediately preceding period, the sub-integrated control device 83 may not change the content of the effect by the effect setting function.

In addition, during the chance time, the sub-integrated control device 83 selects the content of the effect according to the instruction from the player by the effect setting function, and performs the effect according to the content of the effect selected by the effect setting function. is preferably performed. Of course, not limited to this, even during the chance time, as in the immediately preceding period, at least a part of the effect may be performed in the same manner regardless of the effect content selected by the player through the effect setting function.

(11) Immediate period processing Next, the immedi- ate period process for performing effects in the immediately preceding period will be described with reference to the flowchart of Fig. 18 . Note that this process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 .
In S<b>900 , the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it has received a variation start command from the main control device 80 . Then, when the affirmative determination is obtained (S900: Yes), the process proceeds to S905, and when the negative determination is obtained (S900: No), this process ends.

In S<b>905 , the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is the immediately preceding period based on the current number of consecutive times received from the main control device 80 . Then, when the affirmative determination is obtained (S905: Yes), the process proceeds to S910, and when the negative determination is obtained (S905: No), the process proceeds to S915.
In S910, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a last-minute effect such as a countdown effect, etc., and proceeds to S920. It should be noted that, as described above, at least part of the immediately preceding effect is carried out in the same manner regardless of the content of the effect selected by the player.

On the other hand, in S915, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs an effect with content according to the current effect mode, and proceeds to S920.
In S920, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the chance mode newly starts due to the operation of the continuous working hours reduction function. Then, when the affirmative determination is obtained (S920: Yes), the immediate effect such as the countdown effect is terminated (S925), the effect in the chance mode is started (S930), and the process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S920: No), this process is terminated.

[Other embodiments]
(1) In the pachinko machine 50 of the above-described embodiment, when a jackpot game is played due to a jackpot in a jackpot lottery, the state shifts to a privilege state, and when a predetermined number of jackpot games are played during the privilege state, the normal state is reached. It is configured to move to However, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko machine configured as described above, and may be, for example, a pachinko machine configured as a so-called one-and-two type mixture machine, a pachinko machine provided with a limiter function, or a pachinko machine configured as a V winning type. etc., can be applied to various types of pachinko machines. Even if it has such a structure, the same effect is obtained.

In addition, when the present invention is applied to a one-and-two type mixing machine, the symbol hit and the accessory hit in the jackpot lottery correspond to the jackpot in the above embodiment, and the continuous time saving function is operated. Here, the symbol win is a winning similar to the big win in the above embodiment. On the other hand, a prize hit is generated when a game ball enters an opened big prize opening and enters a specific area during a small prize game performed by winning a small prize in a jackpot lottery. do.

(2) The pachinko machine 50 of the above-described embodiment may be configured so as not to generate time-saving winning. Similar effects can be obtained with such a configuration.
[Correspondence with Claims]
Correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims will be shown.

The pachinko machine 50 of the above embodiment corresponds to an example of a pinball game machine, and the sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to an example of setting means and effect means.
Also, S230 and S235 of the success/failure determination process correspond to an example of the lottery means, and S415 corresponds to an example of the second transition means.
Moreover, S530 and S620 of the big-hit game process correspond to an example of the big-hit game means.

1... Game board, 3... Game area, 5... Center case, 6... Production pattern display device, 7... Normal pattern display device, 8... Normal pattern pending number display device, 9... First special figure display device, 10... Second 2 special figure display device, 11... first starting port, 12... second starting port, 20... big winning opening, 22... normal symbol operation gate, 50... pachinko machine, 80... main control device, 81... payout control device, 82... Production pattern control device, 83... Sub-integrated control device.

Claims (1)

A pinball game machine that performs production according to the progress of the game,
Lottery means for performing a lottery based on the entry of the ball into the starting port;
a jackpot game means for performing a jackpot game in which a jackpot game is opened over a plurality of rounds due to a win in the lottery;
When the consecutive number of times that the lottery that does not cause the big win game is continuously generated reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times, the frequency of the lottery due to the entry of the ball into the starting port increases. A transition means for transitioning to a time saving state,
setting means for setting the content of the presentation according to an instruction from the player;
A directing means for performing a last-minute effect in a period immediately before the transition to the time-saving state by the transition means,
The effect means performs at least part of the immediately preceding effect in the same manner regardless of the content of the effect set by the setting means;
A pinball game machine characterized by

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