JP2022156345A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To develop such a model of a game machine that will achieve more novel game properties.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine having the following features is provided. As special games, a first special game and a second special game are provided, the second special game being relatively more advantageous than the first special game. While the first special game or the second special game is being performed, at a starting point of the special game, it is difficult to distinguish whether the special game being performed is the first special game or the second special game. Further, an amid-special-game presentation can be performed in which it is possible, when a predetermined time elapsed after the start of the special game, to distinguish whether the special game being performed is the first special game or the second special game. While the amid-special-game presentation is being performed, even if all the game balls continuously shot by shooting means after the start of the first special game or the second special game enter a variable winning port, the predetermined time is configured to be elapsed before the end of the first special game or the second special game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 77

Description

Regarding gaming machines.

As a pachinko machine in recent years, a special symbol lottery with a predetermined probability is performed when a game ball enters the start winning hole on the game board (game area). Mainly pachinko game machines that shift to a big win game state (special game state) and can win a large amount of prize balls by opening a big winning opening provided on the game board surface. The pachinko machine thus configured has a probability variation function for increasing the winning probability in the special symbol lottery, a variation time shortening function for increasing the efficiency of symbol variation for notifying the lottery result in the special symbol lottery, etc. , and creates a game progress state advantageous to the player by means of a specific game state executed by combining the operation states of these functions, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

JP-A-2003-340005

However, since many such gaming machines have existed in the past, there is a problem that the development of a machine capable of realizing even more novel game characteristics is desired.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first start opening and a second start opening through which game balls can be entered, and a variable winning opening that can be changed between an open state and a closed state, When the shooting means for shooting a game ball, the identification information control means capable of displaying the identification information in a variable manner, the random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the entry of the ball into the starting port, and the success/failure judgment permission conditions are satisfied, Based on the random number obtained by the random number obtaining means, a success/failure determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state more advantageous than the normal game state, and a variable winning opening when the result of the success/failure determination is a win. has a special game control means for executing a special game in which the is in an open state, and an identification information display control means for controlling to stop and display the identification information after variably displaying the identification information, and as a special game, the first special A game and a second special game that is relatively more advantageous than the first special game, and during execution of the first special game or the second special game, the special game being executed is the second special game at the start of the special game. A special that makes it difficult to distinguish between the first special game and the second special game and makes it possible to distinguish whether the special game being executed is the first special game or the second special game when a predetermined time elapses after the special game is started. An in-game effect can be executed, and the special in-game effect is when all the game balls continuously shot by the shooting means after the start of the first special game or the second special game enter the variable winning slot. However, the pachinko game machine is characterized in that a predetermined time elapses before the first special game or the second special game ends.

Any combination of the constituent elements according to the above invention, and the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention are mutually replaced among methods, devices, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. Configurations according to the embodiments and modifications described in the detailed description are also effective as aspects of the present invention.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming machine adopting the concept of creating a game progressing state that is advantageous to the player can realize even more novel game characteristics.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine to be assumed. It is a perspective view in the front direction of the pachinko game machine with the frame member opened. It is the perspective view of the back direction of the state which opened the frame member of the said pachinko game machine. It is a perspective view showing a game board attached to the pachinko game machine assumed. It is a functional block diagram of the pachinko game machine to be assumed. It is a diagram showing the transition of the game state of the pachinko gaming machine to be assumed. It is a diagram showing the power-on processing of the main control board of the pachinko gaming machine to be assumed. It is a figure which shows the game stop state setting process during the said power-on process. It is a diagram showing the interrupt processing of the main control board of the pachinko gaming machine to be assumed. It is a figure which shows the success-or-failure lottery table of the pachinko game machine which is assumed. It is a diagram showing a winning symbol lottery table of the premise pachinko gaming machine. It is a diagram showing a variation pattern lottery table during the low base state of the pachinko gaming machine to be assumed. It is a diagram showing a variation pattern lottery table during the high base state of the pachinko gaming machine to be assumed. It is a diagram showing a special variation pattern lottery table that is referred to during a limited period of the pachinko gaming machine that is assumed. It is a diagram showing the power-on processing of the effect control board of the pachinko game machine to be assumed. It is a diagram showing an interrupt process of the effect control board of the pachinko game machine to be assumed. It is a diagram showing a game effect of symbol variation display (decorative symbol stop display) during normal game (low probability/low base) of the premised pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure showing the game production|presentation of the situation where the ready-to-win production|presentation with high expectation which becomes a big hit of the premise pachinko game machine is performed. It is a diagram showing a game effect in a state in which a jackpot game is being executed in the pachinko gaming machine as a premise. It is a diagram showing a game effect during operation of the electric chew support function, which is a specific game state (high probability or low probability/high base) of the premised pachinko game machine. It is a diagram showing the duplication of each time saving of the pachinko game machine to be assumed. It is a diagram showing the relationship between the number of times of time saving in each time saving of pachinko gaming machine to be premised and the variation pattern table to be referred to. It is a diagram showing a variation pattern table to be referred to in each time saving of the pachinko gaming machine as a premise. It is a figure which shows the game flow of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is a diagram showing the relationship between the normal game during the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment (during low probability / low base) and time saving. It is explanatory drawing 1 of the production|presentation (1) which suggests operation|movement of time reduction in normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 2 of the production|presentation (1) suggesting operation|movement of time reduction in normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 3 of the production|presentation (1) which suggests operation|movement of time reduction in normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 1 of the production|presentation (2) which suggests operation|movement of time reduction in normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 2 of the production|presentation (2) suggesting the operation|movement of time reduction in normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 3 of the production|presentation (2) which suggests operation|movement of time reduction in normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 1 of the production|presentation (3) which suggests operation|movement of time reduction in normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 2 of the production|presentation (3) which suggests operation|movement of time reduction in normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 1 showing the fluctuation|variation stop order of a decorative design in normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is a diagram showing from the fluctuation display of the decorative pattern to the fluctuation stop during the normal game of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment (during low probability / low base). It is a figure which shows the production|presentation flow of the ready-to-win production|presentation of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 1 showing the reach performance of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram 2 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment; It is explanatory drawing 3 showing the ready-to-win production of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 4 showing the ready-to-win production of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 5 showing the ready-to-win production of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing 6 showing the ready-to-win production of the pachinko game machine of 1st Example. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram 7 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment; FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram 8 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram 9 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram 10 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram 11 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the game flow of the pachinko game machine of 2nd Example. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the time saving of the pachinko game machine of 2nd Example, and a game state. It is a figure which shows the game flow of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a diagram (1) showing the production during the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. It is a figure (2) showing the production|presentation in the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a diagram (3) showing the production during the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. It is a figure (4) showing the production|presentation in the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a figure (5) showing the production|presentation in the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a figure (6) showing the production|presentation in the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a figure (7) showing the production|presentation in the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a figure (1) showing the relationship between the winning probability in the 2nd special design of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example, and the production|presentation success expectation degree in a "decisive battle." It is a figure (2) showing the relationship between the winning probability in the 2nd special symbol of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example, and the production|presentation success expectation degree in a "decisive battle." It is a lottery sheet of FIG. 53 of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a figure showing the production|presentation during the small hit game of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a diagram (1) showing an effect during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment. It is a figure (2) showing the production|presentation in the "battle bonus" of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a diagram (3) showing an effect during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment. It is a figure (4) showing the production|presentation in the "battle bonus" of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a diagram (1) showing a jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. It is a diagram (2) showing a jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. It is a diagram (3) showing a jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. It is a diagram (4) showing a jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. It is a figure (5) showing the production|presentation in the "battle bonus" of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a figure (6) showing the production|presentation in the "battle bonus" of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a diagram (7) showing an effect during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment. It is a diagram (5) showing a jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. It is a diagram (8) showing an effect during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. It is a figure (9) showing the production|presentation during the jackpot game of the pachinko game machine of 3rd Example. It is a diagram (6) showing a jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. It is a diagram showing the relationship between the degree of progress of the special game state of the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment and the effect. It is a figure showing the state at the time of transition of the pachinko game machine of the 3rd embodiment to the "decisive battle".

(Prerequisite technology)
Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter referred to as "prerequisite technology") on which the present invention is based will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 and 3 show a pachinko game machine as a representative example of the pachinko game machine according to the underlying technology, and FIG. 4 shows a game board provided in this pachinko game machine. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko game machine will be explained. In the following description, for convenience, the directions indicated by the arrows in FIG. 2 are referred to as the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction.

[Machine configuration of pachinko machine]
First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko game machine P will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko game machine P is configured in a rectangular outer shell, and is configured in a rectangular shape with a size matching the opening of the outer frame P1 in front of the opening of the outer frame P1 fixed in the game facility. The front frame P2 is mounted so that it can be horizontally opened, opened, and detached by means of upper and lower hinge mechanisms (upper hinge portion 10, lower hinge portion 20) disposed on the front left edges of each other.

A game board P5 and a glass frame P3 are detachably set on the front frame P2. The glass frame P3 has a square shape, and is assembled and held on the front side of the front frame P2 so as to be able to open, close, and detach from the front using upper and lower hinge mechanisms (upper hinge portion 10, lower hinge portion 20). The game board P5 is detachably set on the front side of the front frame P2, and configured so that the player can visually recognize a game area P501 provided on the front side of the game board P5 through the glass P301 of the glass frame P3 which is closed and held. It is In addition, the front frame P2 and the glass frame P3 can be rotated in either the left or right direction by inserting a key into the keyhole of the locking portion P30 provided on the front right edge of the pachinko game machine P, depending on the direction of rotation. , the locking of the outer frame P1 and the front frame P2 is released, or the locking of the front frame P2 and the glass frame P3 is released. As a specific example, when the key is inserted into the keyhole of the locking portion P30 and rotated to the right, the locking of the outer frame P1 and the front frame P2 is released, and the key is inserted into the keyhole of the locking portion P30 and rotated to the left. By doing so, the front frame P2 and the glass frame P3 are unlocked.

Under the glass frame P3, upper and lower ball trays P340 (upper ball tray P341 and lower ball tray P342) for storing game balls are provided. In addition, the glass frame P3 is provided with a production lamp P350 that emits light according to the progress of the game, and a speaker P370 that can output sounds such as sound effects according to the development of the game. At the bottom center of the glass frame P3, an effect operation means P380 for performing a predetermined effect operation is attached. The button P381 allows the player to operate at all times, while the lever P382 is one of the movable objects (frame movable accessory P360) provided on the glass frame, and the operation means itself. is displaced to an upward projecting state (input permission state), operation input is possible (a plurality of operations are possible with one effect operation means).

A handle P204 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame P2 for controlling the shooting operation of the game ball and the shooting intensity. A shooting device unit P240 is further provided at the lower part of the front frame P2, and although illustration is omitted, a ball feeding mechanism P241 that feeds game balls stored in the upper ball tray P341 one by one, and the ball feeding mechanism P241 feeds out the game balls. A launching device P242 having a launching mechanism (ball-hitting mallet driven by a rotary solenoid) that launches a game ball toward the game area P501, a launch control board P243 that synchronously controls the operations of the ball feeding mechanism P241 and the launching device P242, etc. is provided.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game board P5 (game board unit) is configured with a base material formed in a rectangular flat plate shape using transparent synthetic resin or wood. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine P including the game board P5, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the game board unit P5. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the production accessory P560 (also called "movable production device", "movable production body", "movable production accessory", etc.) provided in the game board unit is in operation. On the front surface of the game board P5, an arc-shaped outer rail P502 is arranged from the lower left to the upper right, and a circle is arranged from the lower left to the upper left inside the outer rail P502 from near the lower center of the game board. An arc-shaped inner rail P503 and a rail decoration P504 formed in a curved shape that is arranged between the end of the upper right outer rail P502 and the lower part of the board surface and opens leftward, and the outer rail P502 A substantially circular game area P501 is defined inside surrounded by the inner rail P503 and the rail decoration P504. The game area P501 is divided into a left area P501L (left-handed area), which is an area on the left side of the center role P540, and an area on the right side of the center role P540, which is disposed substantially in the center. and a right area P501R (right hitting area). Further, the outer rail and the inner rail form a guide passage for guiding the game ball launched by the launcher unit P240 to the game area P501.

In the game area P501, along with a large number of game nails P510 and a windmill P511 (not shown), there are a first start winning opening P711 (first starting opening), a second starting winning opening P721 (second starting opening), a general winning opening P731, Various ball entry devices (referred to as "winning devices" when prize balls are generated) such as a normal pattern operation port P741 (normal pattern operation gate device), a large winning prize port P751 (attacker), etc. are provided. It should be noted that the number of the big prize winning opening may be one, or it may be configured to have a plurality of openings. Further, in this specification, due to the structure of the ball-entering device, the game ball is ejected after entering the ball-entering device, or further flows down the game area P501 after entering the ball-entering device (gate type). On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by an internal detection switch, it is called "entering ball" or "winning (especially when a prize ball is generated)", and flows down to the downstream game area like a gate type ball entrance. There are cases where it is described separately from "passing" in particular. Also, the ball entry device is sometimes referred to as a ball entry port, and the prize winning device is sometimes referred to as a prize winning port.

In addition, at the lower right of the game area P501, the main control display device P50 which is lighting controlled by the main control board described later, such as the first special symbol display device P51, the second special symbol display device P52, the normal symbol display device P53, etc. are centrally located. A center accessory P540 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area P501, and the screen of the effect display device P80 is provided so as to be visible through the opening of the center accessory P540. Above the center accessory P540, etc., there is provided a production accessory P560 (movable accessory device) that performs a production operation according to the development of the game. At the lower end of the game area P501, an out port P790 is provided through which a game ball that has flowed down without entering the winning port of various ball entry devices can pass. A game ball that has entered a prize winning opening of various prize winning devices or a game ball that has flowed into the outlet P790 flows down to the rear side of the game board P5 through a through hole (not shown) formed through the game board P5 from front to back. Then, it is collected in the collection channel (played ball passage) at the bottom of the front frame P2 and passes through the out ball sensor P792 (shot ball number sensor) provided at the bottom of the front frame for detecting the total number of shot game balls. After that, it is discharged out of the game machine.

The first starting winning device P710 is provided as a starting winning device corresponding to the first special symbol game. This first start winning device P710 is provided with a first start winning opening P711 into which a game ball can enter. The entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening P711 is a trigger for acquiring the random number used for the lottery related to the first special symbol, and is based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening P711. A lottery related to the first special symbol is executed after the timing immediately after entering the ball or after the holding period has passed.

The second starting winning device P720 is provided as a starting winning device corresponding to the second special symbol game. This second start prize winning device P720 has a second start prize winning port P721 into which a game ball can enter, and a state in which it is easy for a ball to enter the second start prize winning port P721 when winning a normal symbol lottery to be described later. A normal electric accessory P770, which is a switching movable body, is provided. The entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening P721 is the trigger of the random number used for the lottery related to the second special symbol, and based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening P721. A lottery relating to the second special symbol is executed at the timing immediately after entering the ball or after the holding period has passed. The second start winning device P721 has an open state in which a game ball can enter or is easily entered into the second start winning port P721 by the action of a normal electric accessory P770, and a game ball enters the second starting winning port P721. It changes to a closed state that is impossible or difficult to enter. In other words, the second starting winning device P720 has a structure in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning port unless it is displaced to the open state, and a predetermined opportunity described later (a chance to win the normal symbol lottery) When it becomes an open state at , the ease of entering a game ball increases. In addition, the structure of the normal electric accessory P770 is known in various forms, and there are cases where it is not a structure that changes the ease of entering a ball by opening the movable body P771. ” may be expressed as “easy-entering state (easy-entering mode)” and “difficult-entering state (difficult-entering state)” respectively.

The general winning device P730 has a left general winning device P730L arranged in the left hitting area P501L and a right general winning device P730R arranged in the right hitting area P501R. In the pachinko gaming machine P according to the underlying technology, the left general prize winning device P730L is configured as one unit with three general prize winning ports P731La to P731Lc, while the right general prize winning device P730R is a large prize winning device P750 described later. configured as part of Entry of a game ball into the general winning hole P731 triggers the payout of prize balls as with other winning devices. It should be noted that the number and positions of the general winning openings P731 of the pachinko game machine, which are assumed, are merely an example, and may be configured to be arranged only in the right-handed area P501R.

The normal pattern operation gate device P740 (normal pattern operation port) is provided as a starting entrance ball corresponding to the normal pattern game. This normal figure operation gate device P740 is provided with an operation gate P741 through which a game ball can pass, and the entered game ball is configured to be able to further flow downstream of the game area of the game board. The passage of the game ball to the operating gate P741 triggers a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the second starting prize winning device P720, that is, whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory P770. . It should be noted that, as a modification, it is also possible to configure the above-described general winning port P731 to have a function that triggers the normal symbol lottery. It is also possible to provide the function of generating as one winning device (normal drawing operation winning port).

The big winning device P750 has a big winning opening P751 (special electric role P755) that opens and closes when the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery results in a big win or a small win. and is sometimes referred to as an “attacker (device)”. The big winning device P750 has an open state in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening P751 or is easy to enter (for example, a state in which a special electric accessory is activated P755), and a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening P751. Or it changes to a closed state where it is difficult to enter (for example, the special electric accessory P755 is inactive). In the jackpot game, a plurality of round games (unit games) accompanied by opening and closing operations of the jackpot P751 are performed. Even when the special electric accessory P755 is activated, a series of activation patterns (also called "open pattern") may cause the movable body P756 that constitutes the big winning opening P751 to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the ball. have

In addition, depending on the specifications of the gaming machine, the big winning device P750 may have a specific area P760 (referred to as "V zone" or "V area" through which game balls can pass). (referred to as "area", "continuation area", etc.) may be provided. As a function related to this "specific area", (a) activating the probability fluctuation function (described later) after the big win game triggered by passing through the specific area during the big win game, (b) passing the specific area during the small win game to activate the accessory continuous operation device (flag for continuously operating the special electric accessory) and grant the right to execute the jackpot game, (c) specified in a specific round during the jackpot game Examples include deterministic or non-execution of subsequent rounds based on whether or not a region has been passed. In addition, an opening/closing member P761 (valve member), which is a structure for changing the ease of passage, may be provided for the "specific area". It may be configured to pass through the specific region P760 or other non-specific regions. Also, during the big hit game or the small hit game, it may have a period during which the passage of the game ball in the specific area P761 is valid and a period during which it is invalid.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine P as a premise, the big winning device P750 is provided in the right region P501R (right-handed region) in the game region P501. Therefore, in the big-hit game or the small-hit game, when the game ball is shot toward the game area P501, it is easy to enter the big winning hole P751 by hitting the right side area P501R, that is, hitting the right side. It's becoming

Next, the basic structure of the back side of the pachinko game machine P, which is the premise, will be described. On the rear side of the front frame, a back set unit P4 having a front-to-rear communicating window is mounted for mounting the game board unit P5 in the center. The reverse set unit P4 includes a storage tank P401 for storing a large number of game balls supplied from the gaming facility side, a gutter member P402 for flowing down the game balls from the storage tank P401, and a game ball guided by the gutter member. A prize ball payout unit P410 to be put out, a back side passage member P403 for causing the game balls paid out from the prize ball payout unit P410 to flow down to the upper ball tray P341 or the lower ball tray P342, and the like are provided. In addition, on the game ball flow down path from the storage tank P401 to the ball tray P340, there is a ball removal mechanism (ball removal operation lever P405, a valve member that forms a flow path that ejects the game ball from the flow path in conjunction with the operation lever. P406) is provided.

On the back side of the game board P5, there are a main control board P40 for comprehensively controlling the game progress of the pachinko game machine P, and an effect control board for controlling overall effects according to the game progress accompanying the control of the main control board P40. An image control board P41 and an image control board P42 for controlling image display according to game development are attached. Note that, in the pachinko game machine P of the underlying technology, the effect control board P41 and the image control board P42 form an effect display unit in an assembled state integrated with the effect display device P80 (liquid crystal display device). On the other hand, on the back side of the back set unit P4, there are a payout control board P43 for controlling the payout of game balls, and a power supply for receiving power from the game facility side and supplying power to various control boards and electric/electronic parts. A substrate P44 (not shown) and the like are attached. In addition, in order to prevent unauthorized modification, these control boards are housed in a board case made of transparent resin having a caulking structure and a sealing structure. , respectively. These control boards and the electric/electronic parts of each part of the pachinko game machine are interconnected via harnesses (connector cables) to enable the progress of games and the execution of effects in the pachinko game machine P. .

[Function block]
FIG. 5 shows functional blocks of a pachinko game machine as a premise.

The pachinko game machine includes a power supply board P44 that generates power to be used in the game machine based on AC power supplied from the outside of the game machine, and a main control board P40 (main control CPU ), a payout control board P43 (payout control CPU) as a frame control device for controlling payout of prize balls and shooting of game balls, and a performance control board P41 for controlling performance operations and processes. It is constructed in the form of In addition, the arrows shown in the figure indicate upper transmission/reception relationships by solid-line arrows and electrical connection relationships by broken-line arrows.

By operating a power switch P47 provided on the board, the power board P44 is connected to a main control board P40, a performance control board P41, a payout control board P43, and various game devices electrically connected to them. On the other hand, it generates and supplies the power required for operation. Although the details will be described later, since the power-on operation of the power switch P47 is a switch operation that triggers the start of processing of information related to the settings of the gaming machine, the power switch is covered with an opening/closing cover to prevent unauthorized operation. protected in good condition.

The main control board P40 includes a first start winning opening P711 (special figure 1 starting opening switch P712), a second starting winning opening P721 (special figure 2 starting opening switch P722), a large winning opening P751 (large winning opening switch P752), Various detection switches related to game progress such as normal pattern operation port P741 (normal pattern operation port switch P742) and other detection switches general winning port P731 (left side general winning port, right side general winning port), out port P790 It is also connected to switches and sensors such as the setting key switch P49, the vibration detection sensor P72, and the magnet sensor P73, which are used for managing various games and monitoring fraud. The main control board receives input of information related to the occurrence of various game states from these switches, determines control details related to the progress of the game, and is composed of solenoids, etc. A special electric accessory driving means P70 driven to expand the winning opening P751, and a normal electric accessory driven to make the normal electric accessory P770 easy to enter when winning the normal symbol lottery. Information relating to the driving mode is output to a game device such as the driving means P71.

Sensors and the like connected to the main control board P40 are connected to terminals called input ports on the main control board and notify the main control board P40 of the presence or absence of occurrence of various game states based on sensor detection as information, special electric Accessory drive means P70, normal electric accessory drive means P71, and other information output from a terminal called an output port, such as a launch permission signal for the launcher P242, is received to control each device.

In addition, the main control board P40 includes special symbol display devices P51 and P52 that perform variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a round indicator light P54 that notifies the type (number of rounds) of the big hit and the small hit, and the game state. A main control display device P50 that performs various displays such as a status indicator P55 that notifies the and so on. Regarding the "base value", there are various other calculation methods such as data that excludes the winning of the starting prize opening P711, etc. Details are omitted in the explanation of the pachinko game machine.

In addition to the above, the main control board P40 is configured to be electrically connectable to devices outside the gaming machine through an external information output terminal P77, a test terminal P78, and the like, and transmits and receives various control signals to and from each of them. The main control board P40 is also electrically connected to the effect control board P41 and the payout control board P43, which are other control boards in the gaming machine.

The payout control board P43 controls the payout of prize balls by the payout device P410 based on signals indicating the payout of prize balls and the control state of the main control board transmitted from the main control board P40. In response to the operation of , control relating to shooting of the game ball by the shooting device unit P240 is performed. The payout device P410 has, for example, a payout motor P411 and a ball counting sensor P412, and is configured to be able to pay out game balls one by one by the rotation of the payout motor P411. The launching device (shooting device unit) P240 moves the game balls staying in the ball tray P340 (upper ball tray P341) one by one to the position where they can be shot by the ball feeding unit P241, and then hits the game ball with the hitting mallet. It is configured to shoot a game ball by hitting it. The payout control board P43 is provided with a ram clear switch P48, which is mainly used for initializing the game machine and canceling errors that occur during the game. Operation information of the ram clear switch P48 is input to the main control board via the harness and connector used.

The production control board P41 includes the production display device P80, the drive source and position detection sensor (for example, drive motor, initial position detection sensor, production position detection sensor) of the production movable accessory P560, the speaker P83 (upper speaker P370, lower speaker 141), production input device unit P380 (for example, production button P381 which is production operation means P81, production lever P382, cross key P383, etc.), production lamp P82 (“decorative lamp”, “board lamp (P550)”, “frame lamp (P350 )”), and transmits and receives various control signals to and from each of them. Also, the effect control board P42 and the effect display device P80 are connected via an image control board P42 (VDP) or the like that controls the display of the effect display device P80 (for example, a device that displays an image such as a liquid crystal display device). It may be something to do. In addition, in the pachinko game machine on which this assumption is made, the speaker P83 is configured to be controlled by the performance control board P41. may be configured to control

Transmission and reception of data between the main control board P40 and the effect control board P41 is performed by unidirectional data transmission/reception so as to be in one direction from the main control board P40 to the effect control board P41. Since the unidirectionality of data transmission from the main control board P40 to the effect control board P41 is maintained, data cannot be transmitted from the configuration included in the effect control board P41 to the configuration included in the main control board P40. , it is not possible to request data transmission. Therefore, the effect control board P41 cannot refer to the information unless the information generated by the main control board P40 is transmitted. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine P assumed here, data transmission and reception are performed bidirectionally between the main control board P40 and the payout control board P43. However, as in the case between the main control board P40 and the performance control board P41, it may be configured to transmit and receive data in one direction from the main control board P40 to the payout control board P43.

[Basic game progression]
Next, the basic game progress and game method in the pachinko game machine P as the underlying technology configured as described above will be described for each game state. The "game state" is roughly divided into a "normal game state" and a "special game state" in which game balls are easier to obtain than in the normal game state. The "normal game state" is a state in which the player aims to acquire the right to transition to the "special game state". A plurality of normal game states are provided, and among the multiple normal game states, the state in which it is relatively easy for the player to acquire the right to transition to the special game state (which is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state (low probability/low base state)) State) is expressed as "specific game state". The ``special game state'' corresponds to so-called ``big win game'' and ``small win game'', and the main control board P40 drives the special electric accessory drive means P70 to open the big winning opening P751, and the game balls are acquired. It means a state in which it is easy to

[Normal game state: low probability / low base state]
First, the game method and the progress of the game in the normal game state will be explained. It should be noted that the normal game state described here is a description of the "normal game state (low probability/low base state)" (see FIG. 6) excluding the specific game state, and generally in the situation where the player starts the game The game state will be explained, and the game method, the progress of the game, and the meanings of the terms "low (high) probability" and "low (high) base" in the specific game state will be described later.

As a game method in the normal game state (low probability/low base state), first, the player operates the handle P204 to shoot a game ball toward the game area P501 provided on the game board P5. In the premised pachinko game machine P, in the normal game state (low probability/low base state), the player controls the operation amount of the handle P204 so that the game ball shoots toward the left area P501L (left-handed area) of the game area. The game is played by operating so that the

When a game ball is shot to the left area P501L of the game area by the player, the shot game ball flows down the game area P501 and hits a game nail P510 (also called "obstacle nail" or "nail") (not shown) or , While displacing the flow direction by the windmill P511, the first start winning opening P711 arranged at the substantially lower center position in the game area P501 of the game board called "navel" etc., or the general winning opening P731L of the left general winning device The ball enters (wins a prize), or enters an out hole P790 as a game ball that has been played without entering any of the winning holes. When the ball enters the first start winning hole P711 or the general winning hole P731, the main control board P40 sends information (control command ) is output, and the player acquires new game balls by paying out prize balls.

Here, a special figure 1 start opening switch P712 is arranged inside the first start winning opening P711. , When the ball is entered into the first start winning opening P711, the game ball detection information of the special figure 1 start opening switch P712 is input to the main control board P40.

When the main control board P40 receives the input of the game ball detection information of the special figure 1 start port switch P712, in addition to paying out a predetermined number of game balls, the lottery related to the control of the first special symbol is performed. Get a random value to do. Acquisition of the random number is based on the detection of the game ball, the acquisition of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit on the electric circuit (hard latch), or the control device of the main control board P40 by software processing. There are methods such as executing processing to obtain random numbers from the random number generation circuit when detecting information on game balls, or obtaining updated random numbers in software (soft latch). It is possible to use them properly according to the random number value to be obtained, or to use them in combination. It should be noted that when the ball enters the general winning slot, the random number related to the special symbol is not acquired, and only the prize ball is paid out.

A lottery related to the control of the first special symbol is a "special symbol lottery", and the "special symbol lottery" includes a "win/fail lottery", a "winning symbol lottery", and a "fluctuation pattern lottery". The "win/fail lottery" is a process of determining whether the lottery result using the obtained random number value is a "big hit" or a "loss" (depending on the specifications of the gaming machine, the lottery result may include a "minor win"). ). The "hit symbol lottery" (sometimes simply referred to as "symbol lottery") is a process of determining the display pattern of the stop display symbol indicating the winning or failing lottery result in the special symbol display device P51 (P52) of the main control display device P50. It is possible to determine one pattern from a plurality of stop display patterns for one lottery result (big win, small win), and "big win" or "minor win" according to the stop display pattern determined here. It is possible to make the execution mode of the special game in . "Variation pattern lottery" is a process for determining at what timing the stop display pattern indicating the result of the winning lottery is to be displayed in the special pattern display device P51 (P52), and the special pattern in the special pattern display device P51 (P52). It determines the time (referred to as "variation display time" and "variation pattern") during which variable display indicating that the lottery has been executed is performed. It is common to use different random numbers for the "win/fail lottery", "win pattern lottery", and "fluctuation pattern lottery". called "random number". In addition, the lottery related to the control of the second special symbol, which is performed based on the detection of the game ball of the special figure 2 starting port switch P722, is also the same "special symbol lottery". Also, the explanation of the "special symbol lottery" will be given later.

Returning to the description of the game method in the normal game state (low probability/low base state), in the normal game state (low probability/low base state), the player shoots a game ball into the left area P501L of the game area. Then, the game ball is entered into the first start winning hole P711, the lottery (special symbol lottery) relating to the first special symbol is executed, and the special symbol indicating "big win" ("small win") on the special symbol display device. is displayed, a game aiming at acquiring the execution right of the special game is performed.

In the process of the player receiving the special symbol lottery, the variable display of the special symbols is performed according to the time determined by the variation pattern lottery. During this special pattern variable display period, when there is a new start winning hole (first start winning hole P711, second start winning hole P721), a special pattern lottery is executed a predetermined number of times. It has a hold function that temporarily stores random numbers corresponding to rights. In the premised pachinko game machine P, as a holding function corresponding to the special symbol lottery based on the winning of the first start winning hole P711, it is possible to suspend the special symbol lottery up to four times. It should be noted that the holding function can be set for each special symbol, and in the pachinko gaming machine P of the underlying technology, apart from the holding of the first special symbol, the holding function of the special symbol lottery for the second special symbol can be set up to four times. It is possible to reserve the random number used for the special symbol lottery.

In this way, in the normal game state (low probability/low base state), the player shoots the game ball to the left area P501L of the game area and executes the special symbol lottery related to the first special symbol. Then, in the special symbol lottery, when the lottery result of the special game state such as "big win" or "minor win" is won, and the fact that the right to shift to the special game state is acquired is displayed on the special symbol display device. , the game state of the pachinko game machine P shifts to a special game state.

[Special game state]
Next, the game method and progress of the game in the special game state will be explained. The special game state includes "big win (game)" and "minor win (game)". , and the big winning hole P751 is in a state where it is easy to enter the ball. The big difference is that the "small hit" is completed by the operation of the special electric role product once, as opposed to being based on the operation of the operating device. Another difference is that in the operation of the special electric role product (jackpot) based on the operation of the accessory continuous actuating device, it is possible to make the operation mode more advantageous to the player regarding the operation of the special electric role product P755. Specifically, the total opening time of the big winning opening P751 in the operating state (big win) of the role product continuous operating device is allowed up to 30 seconds, while the total opening time of the big winning opening P751 in the small winning is allowed. There is a point that the time is limited to 1.8 seconds. In the following description of the game method and the progress of the game in the special game state, the jackpot will be described as an example.

The game progress of the special game in the pachinko gaming machine P, which is the underlying technology, is chronologically called a "special game start demo" (in the case of a big win, it is called a "jackpot start demo", a "role combination operation start demo", etc.). In the case of a hit, a performance period called "small win start demo") to inform the player that various special games have been won, and a single time called "round (game)" (also referred to as "unit game") The operation period of the special electric accessory P755 and the “special game end demo” (in the case of a big win, it is called “big win end demo”, “role combination operation end demo”, etc., and in the case of a small win, it is called “small win end demo” ), which is mainly composed of the game results (such as the number of acquired game balls) during the special game and the period for performing notification related to the type of the normal game state (including the specific game state) of the transition destination.

Next, the game method during each special game period described above will be described. First, during the “special game start demo” period, in the pachinko gaming machine P of the underlying technology, the big winning opening P751 is arranged in the right area P501R (right-handed area) of the game area, and the normal game state (low probability/low Even if a game ball is shot into the left area P501L similar to the base state), it is almost impossible to expect the ball to enter the big winning hole P751, so the big winning hole P751 in the special game is in an easy-to-enter state Before the start of the round game In addition, a right-handed notification effect that prompts the player to shoot a game ball to the right side area P501R (right-handed area) of the game area is provided by the production display device P80, speakers (lower speaker P141, upper speaker P370), and production lamps. Execute using P82. The player adjusts the amount of operation of the handle P204 to increase the shooting intensity of the game ball according to the right-handed notification effect, and changes the shooting position so that the game ball flows down to the right side area P501R (right-handed area) of the game area. to (perform a right-handed stroke).

During the “round (game)” period, in the pachinko machine P of the underlying technology, the main control board P40 outputs a driving signal to the special electric accessory driving means P70, thereby causing the large winning opening P751 to enter the easy-to-enter state or It is specified that it is more advantageous for the player to be in a state where it is difficult to enter a ball, and to congratulate the player for winning a big win (minor win) in accordance with the execution period of the special game, or to shift to a normal game state after the special game is over. An effect such as an effect suggesting whether or not the player is in a game state is executed. A player shoots a game ball to the right area P501R (right hitting area) of the game area in order to enter the game ball into the big winning hole P751 and obtain a large number of game balls.

During one "round (game)" period, the opening pattern (operation mode of the special electric accessory) of the big winning opening determined based on the type of big win (minor win) is completed (opening time elapses). Alternatively, the game ends when a predetermined "specified number" (which may be expressed as "count", "C", etc.) of game balls enter the game. Then, according to the type of special game state being executed (type of big win or small win), when all the round games to be executed are completed, the state shifts to the state of "special game end demo".

Subsequently, during the "special game end demo" period, the pachinko machine P, which is the underlying technology, displays the number of game balls acquired during this special game state period, and Acquired in the special game state (acquired without transitioning to the normal game state (low probability / low base state)) to notify the total number of acquired game balls, or normal game that shifts after the special game state Effects such as the notification of the type of state and the notification related to the game method in the game state of the transition destination (such as the above-described right-handed notification effect) are executed. The player operates the steering wheel in preparation for a game corresponding to the type of normal game state to which the game is to be transferred from the effect being executed.

In many pachinko gaming machines P that are assumed, except for some exceptions, when a jackpot game as a special game state is executed, a special game state for the player is called a "specific game state" as a normal game state. The right to transition to is shifted to a state where it is easy to acquire, and the specific game state and the special game state are continuously repeated, so-called "Renso".

[Specific gaming state]
Next, a description of the "specific game state" will be given. As shown in FIG. 6, there are roughly three specific game states in the specific game state. And, there are "probability state" and "base state" as elements for classifying those types, and a specific game state is constituted by a combination thereof.

(probability state)
"Probability state" is a function that changes the probability that the lottery result will be a "big hit" in the winning lottery in the special symbol lottery. If it is expressed as "high probability (state)"("probability change state", "probability change state" when the success or failure lottery in the special symbol lottery becomes a "jackpot" with a higher probability than when it is not activated. There is also), and the state where the probability variation function is not operating is expressed as "low probability (state)". The "high probability (state)" is a game state more advantageous than the normal game state (low probability/low base state) in that the probability of winning a big hit in one special symbol lottery is high.

(base state)
The "base state" is a state related to the "base", that is, the "proportion (expected value) of game balls obtained as prize balls when a predetermined number of game balls are fired", and is generally referred to as a normal electric accessory. The state in which the operation of P770 is easier (advantageous) than the normal game state (low probability / low base state) is called "high base (state)" (also called "electric support (electric support) state"). . In addition, depending on the specifications of the game machine, even if the "electric chew support function" is not activated, by switching the recommended game ball launch position, "when a predetermined number of game balls are fired, it will be possible to obtain prize balls." If the "proportion of game balls to be played" increases, it may be expressed as "high base state". "High base (state)" means that the number of game balls paid out as prize balls increases (easily paid out) during the period until the special game state is acquired, so that the consumption of game balls is reduced and the special This is a game state that is advantageous to the player in that the player can aim to acquire the game state.

"Electric chew support function" is a state in which the operation of the normal electric accessory P770 is easier than in the normal game state (low probability / low base state), but mainly a combination of three functions (including at least one ). The three functions that make up the “electric chew support function” are “normal symbol probability change”, “normal symbol time saving”, and “open extension (of normal electric accessories)”. "Normal pattern probability variation" refers to a state with a high probability of operating the normal electric accessories in the "normal symbol lottery". "Reduced normal symbol time" refers to a state in which the time from executing a normal symbol lottery to displaying the result of the normal symbol lottery is shortened in the normal symbol display means P53 in the main control display device P50. "Extension of opening of ordinary electric role" is, for the type of winning in the ordinary symbol lottery, the ordinary electric role is placed in a manner in which the game ball can easily enter the winning opening related to the ordinary electric role P770. It refers to changing so as to operate, and as an example, it corresponds to extending and lengthening the total time in which the normal electric accessory is in the easy-to-enter state.

"Normal symbol lottery" is that the above-mentioned special symbol lottery is a lottery related to the operation of the special electric accessory P755, whereas the normal symbol lottery is a lottery related to the operation of the normal electric accessory P770. It differs in that the execution trigger is the entry of a game ball to the normal pattern operation gate device P740, but it is almost the same in that the success or failure, the pattern, and the variation pattern are determined by lottery and that it has a holding function. If you want to express the lottery of the normal pattern lottery, the pattern, and the variation pattern, you can say "normal pattern lottery", "normal pattern lottery", "normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery", such as "normal pattern lottery" (or " Ordinary design") is attached to the beginning.

"Probability state" and "base state" have been explained as elements that distinguish the types of "specific game state", but as an element that constitutes the specific game state, there are also "time reduction state" ("fluctuation time reduction state" , a state in which the "fluctuation time reduction function" is activated). In general, the "time saving state" refers to a state in which the variable display time (variation pattern) per special symbol is shortened and the number of times the special symbol lottery is executed per unit time increases. It is an advantageous state in that many special symbol lotteries can be received per unit time. "Time saving state" (fluctuation time shortening state) is often controlled at the same time as the above-mentioned "high probability state" and "electric chew support state", and rarely constitutes a specific game state by itself.

[Specific game state 1: low probability / high base state]
Returning to the description of the "specific game state", first, the progress of the game and the game method in the specific game state 1 (low probability/high base state) shown in FIG. 6 will be described.

The transition to the specific game state 1 (low probability/high base state) is made by the game state transitions shown in (1), (8) and (12) in FIG. As the game state transition conditions of (1), (8), and (12) in FIG. ) only) and so on. Although not shown, there is also a case where the specific game state 1 goes back to the specific game state 1 via a jackpot game. On the other hand, when the conditions for ending the special game state are met, transitions are made as shown in (2), (7), and (11) in FIG. These game state transition conditions (2), (7), and (11) are (c) to obtain a jackpot game of the type that transitions to each game state in the specific game state 1, and (d). The elapse of a predetermined number of games (*(2) only) can be mentioned. It should be noted that the "number of games played" refers to, for example, "the number of times a special symbol lottery is executed". In addition, the "number of games" may also be called "number of fluctuations" or "number of operations". Hereinafter, the terms "game" and "fluctuation", "number of games", "number of fluctuations" and "number of operations" are used synonymously.

When shifting to the specific game state 1 (low probability/high base state), in the premise pachinko game machine P, both the above-described "electric chew support function" and "fluctuation time reduction function" are activated. In the arrangement configuration of each winning device on the game board P5 of the pachinko game machine P as a premise, the right side area P501R (right hitting area) of the game area is the normal figure operation gate device P740, and the second start winning relating to the ordinary electric accessory A mouth P721 is arranged, and the player can easily receive a normal symbol lottery and a special symbol lottery by performing "right-handed hitting" in which a game ball is shot to the right side area P501R (right-handed area) of the game area. In addition, the pachinko game machine P, which is assumed, is also controlled in the above-described "time saving state" in the specific game state 1 (low probability/high base state).

To explain the progress of the game in more detail, when the specific game state 1 (low probability/high base state) occurs, the player shoots the game ball to the right side area P501R (right hitting area) of the game area, Entering (passing) the operation gate device P740 is performed as the first procedure, and by entering (passing) the normal pattern operation gate device P740, the normal symbol lottery is received in the main control board P40. The normal symbol lottery in the specific game state 1 (low probability / high base state) is a hit with a high probability (about 1/1) due to the operation of the normal pattern probability variation function, so the game ball is 1 to the normal pattern operation gate device P740. When the ball enters (passes), one operation of the normal electric accessory P770 occurs. When the normal electric accessory P770 operates, the pachinko game machine P on which the premise is, the second start winning opening P721 that triggers the special symbol lottery related to the second special symbol becomes easy to enter, and the player continues the second. As a procedure, a game ball is shot toward the second start winning opening P721. When the game ball enters the second start winning hole P721, the detection information is input to the main control board P40, the special symbol lottery related to the second special symbol is executed, and the execution right of the special game (big win, small win). A lottery related to the acquisition of is executed.

The specific game state 1 (low probability / high base state) is predetermined by the game state transition conditions (for example, if the execution of the jackpot, the type of jackpot executed, etc.) The game ends when the number of games (the number of times a special symbol lottery is received) elapses or when a new jackpot game is obtained (there is a case where the game shifts to this state again after the jackpot game). In the case of winning a small winning game, it is often assumed that the specific game state does not end, but depending on the specifications of the gaming machine, winning a small winning game (or winning multiple small winning games, or In some cases, it is designed to end with the acquisition of a small winning game. When the specific game state 1 (low probability/high base state) ends due to the number of games played, it shifts to the normal game state (low probability/low base state).

[Specific game state 2: high probability / high base state]
Next, the progress of the game and the game method in the specific game state 2 (high probability/high base state) shown in FIG. 6 will be described.

The transition to the specific game state 2 (high probability/high base state) is made by the game state transitions shown in (3), (7) and (9) in FIG. The game state transition conditions of (3), (7), and (9) in FIG. 6 are (A) to obtain a big hit game in each state. Although not shown, there is also a case where the specific game state 2 is transferred to the specific game state 2 again via the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the conditions for ending the special game state are satisfied, transitions are made as shown in (4), (8), and (10) in FIG. These (4), (8), and (10) game state transition conditions are (a) to acquire a jackpot game of the type that transitions to each game state in the specific game state 2, (c) For example, a predetermined number of games has passed.

When moving to the specific game state 2 (high probability / high base state), in the premise pachinko game machine P, the "probability change function" was further activated for the specific game state 1 (low probability / high base state). It differs in that it is "high probability (state)". The progress of the game and the method of playing in the specific game state 2 are the same as those in the specific game state 1, and the difference is that the player can win the big win earlier than the special symbol lottery because the probability of winning the big win is high. do.

The specific game state 2 (high probability / high base state) is predetermined by the game state transition condition (for example, if the big win is executed, the type of the executed jackpot, etc.) The game ends when the number of games (the number of times a special symbol lottery is received) elapses or when a new jackpot game is obtained (there is a case where the game shifts to this state again after the jackpot game). It is common that the specific game state 2 is not terminated in the case of winning a small winning game. If the specific game state 2 (high probability / high base state) ends due to the number of games played, normal game state (low probability / low base state), specific game state 1 (low probability / high base state), specific game state Go to 3 (high probability/low base state).

[Specific game state 3: high probability / low base state]
Next, the progress of the game and the game method in the specific game state 3 (high probability/low base state) shown in FIG. 6 will be described.

The transition to the specific game state 3 (high probability/low base state) is made by the game state transitions shown in (5), (10) and (11) in FIG. As the game state transition conditions of (5), (10), and (11) in FIG. ) only) and so on. Although not shown, there is also a case where the specific game state 3 is transferred to the specific game state 3 again via the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the conditions for ending the special game state are met, transitions are made as shown in (6), (9), and (12) in FIG. These (6), (9), and (12) game state transition conditions are (c) to obtain a jackpot game of the type that transitions to each game state in the specific game state 3, (d) The elapse of a predetermined number of games (*(6) only) can be mentioned.

When moving to the specific game state 3 (high probability / low base state), in the premise pachinko game machine P, the "probability fluctuation function" is activated "high probability (state)", specific game state 1 and specific game Unlike state 2, the "electric chew support function" and the "fluctuation time reduction function" are not activated. In the arrangement configuration of each winning device on the game board P5 of the pachinko game machine P as a premise, the normal figure operation gate device P740 in the right side area P501 (right hitting area) of the game area, and the second start winning relating to the ordinary electric accessory Although the mouth P721 is arranged, it is assumed that in the specific game state 3 (high probability / low base state), the player hits to the right by shooting a game ball to the right side area P501R (right hitting area) of the game area. Also, the probability of winning a hit in the normal pattern lottery is low, and there is no advantage in hitting right.

Therefore, the player proceeds with the game by shooting the game ball to the left area P501L (left-handed area) of the game area, and since this is a high-probability state, there is a high probability of winning a big hit in the special symbol lottery. The game method and game progress are the same as those in the normal game state (low probability/low base state) except that the jackpot game can be obtained early because of the high value.

The specific game state 3 (high probability/low base state) is predetermined by the game state transition conditions (for example, if the big win is executed, the type of the executed jackpot, etc.) The game ends when the number of games (the number of times a special symbol lottery is received) elapses or when a new jackpot game is obtained (there is a case where the game shifts to this state again after the jackpot game). It is common that the specific game state 3 is not terminated in the case of winning a small winning game. When the specific game state 3 (high probability/low base state) ends due to the number of games played, it shifts to the normal game state (low probability/low base state).

In addition, the specific game state 3 (high probability/low base state) is different from the board arrangement configuration of FIG. Arrangement configuration of winning devices on the game board, such as by arranging the third start winning port of the type that does not have and activating the "time saving state" so that many special symbol lotteries can be received in a short time And depending on the control of the time saving state, there may be a game state where "right hitting" is recommended.

As described above, the premised pachinko gaming machine P progresses through a plurality of game states, but does not necessarily have all the game states described above. Therefore, among game machine specifications constituted by combinations of a plurality of game states, etc., game machine specifications (sometimes referred to as "specs") that can be adopted in the premise pachinko game machine P are exemplified below.

Regarding representative game machine specifications ("specs"), examples of the types of game machine specifications related to the operation of the probability variation function of the special symbol lottery are "(until the next time) probability change", "ST (number of times cut probability change)". , “V probability variation (also called “ball probability” and “attack round system”)”, and “latency probability variation” can be adopted. The difference in gaming machine specifications due to the difference in the probability variation function is sometimes expressed as "this gaming machine is a '○○ machine (eg: ST machine)'". In addition, in a gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function, by passing through the specific area P760 inside the big winning opening P751 during the small winning game, the accessory continuous operating device will then operate (that is, shift to the big winning game). There is also a game machine specification called "small hit V".

[(Until the next time) fixed]
First of all, I will explain “(until the next time) probability change”. "Variable probability until the next time" is generally, among the plurality of specific game states provided in the pachinko game machine P, the most advantageous game state among the above-mentioned specific game states, "Specific game state 2 ( High probability/high base state) will continue until the next jackpot game right is acquired"Pachinko game machine specifications". In other words, the gaming machine with the “probability change until the next time” is configured so that the specific game state 2 (high probability/high base state) continues until the right to the next big hit game is acquired, and does not end depending on the number of symbol fluctuations. It is

It should be noted that depending on the type of jackpot, it may be controlled to the specific game state 1 (low probability / high base state) or the specific game state 3 (high probability / low base state). Also, in the "pachinko machine that continues until the specific game state 3 (high probability / low base state) acquires the right to play the next big hit", the probability variation function continues until the next big hit. It may be called "probability change until next time", but the base state is "low base state", and the same game as the normal game state (low probability / low base state) may be required for the electric chew support function. , In this way, it is expressed as "latency probability change" because it is probability change until the next time when the electric chew support function is not operating.

[ST (Variable number of cuts)]
Next, "ST (Variable number of cut probability)" will be explained. "ST" is an abbreviation for "Special Time", and generally, "special game state 2 (high probability / high base state) performs a special symbol lottery for a predetermined number of times (predetermined number of times symbol variation is executed), or the pachinko game machine that will continue until the right to win the jackpot game" is shown.

It should be noted that depending on the type of jackpot, it may be controlled to the specific game state 1 (low probability / high base state) or the specific game state 3 (high probability / low base state). Also, in the same way as the above-mentioned "probability change until the next time", the game state is a specific game state 3 (high probability / low base state). For cases to be controlled, it is also possible to configure so as to have a state called "latency probability change (latency ST)".

In addition, even if it is "ST (variable number of cuts)", the period in which the game state is controlled to ST, such as when the special symbol lottery lottery is "until 10000 times", is substantially in a high probability state If it is a gaming machine specification that can be said to guarantee a big hit until the next time, it may be expressed as "until the next time".

As mentioned above, "probability change until the next time" and "ST (number of times cut probability change)" are different in terms of the end of the probability change function of the special symbol lottery, which distinguishes the "probability change state" as a game machine specification is. On the other hand, as in "V probability variation (" ball probability "" attack round system ")" described below, whether or not the probability variation function of the special symbol lottery in the specific game state is activated, that is, regarding the start of execution of the probability variation function, Game machine specifications (“specs”) may be expressed by requiring special conditions.

[V probability change]
Next, a game machine specification called "V probability variation" will be described. "V probability change" is a "specific area P750"("Vzone","Varea", etc.) provided in the big winning opening P751 during the jackpot game before the game state shifts to the specific game state. ), when the passage of the game ball ("V winning") is detected under predetermined conditions (such as during the execution of a specific jackpot round), the probability variation function is activated after the jackpot game The game machine specifications of the pachinko game machine that performs control to shift to the specific game state (specific game state 1 or specific game state 3) are shown. Regarding the “specific region” used for “V probability variation”, it may be particularly referred to as “probability variation function operating region”.

As described above, "V probability variation" is a gaming machine specification that indicates whether or not the probability variation function is activated depends on the game result during the big hit game (depends on whether the game ball passes through the specific area P760). Yes, depending on whether the activated probability variation function ends with the same control as the previously described "probability variation until the next time" or ends with control equivalent to "ST" "V probability variation (V-loop) ” and “V-ST” are used to indicate game machine specifications.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine P that adopts "V probability change" as a game machine specification, if the V prize is not won during the jackpot game, the probability change function does not operate after the jackpot game, and the normal game state and the specific game It is controlled to state 1 (low probability/high base state). In addition, it is possible to switch whether or not the game state in which the probability variation function is activated after the big win game, depending on whether or not the V prize is won, and at the same time, it is possible to change the operation mode of the electric chew support function. As an example, in the "V probability variation (V-loop)" machine, if you win a V prize, the probability variation function and electric chew support function will continue until you win the next big hit, and if you do not win a V prize, the probability variation function will not operate. First, the electric chew support function is limited until the special symbol lottery is performed 100 times.

[small hit V]
Next, a game machine specification (spec) called "small win V" will be described as a game machine specification capable of providing a game state advantageous to a player in terms of winning a big win without having a probability variation function.

"Small hit V" is a "specific area P760" (sometimes referred to as "V zone", "V area", etc.), the game machine specification that activates the accessory continuous operation device following the small winning game, that is, starts the big winning game. be. In other words, it is a game machine specification that allows a big win game to be obtained without obtaining a big win result as a result of a special symbol lottery by passing through the specific area P760 during a small win.

"Small win V" is a "type 1 (pachinko)" game that activates the continuous activation device and special electric accessories as a result of the special symbol lottery, and the special electric accessories while the continuous activation device is not in operation. It is a specification that activates the role continuous operation device when passing through the specific area P760 during operation (during the opening of the big winning hole P751), and is sometimes referred to as "1st class small win V", while the conventional pachinko game It is sometimes referred to as a "mixture of 1 type and 2 types" because it has playability similar to the specifications of so-called "2 types of pachinko" machines.

In general, a pachinko game machine that adopts "small hit V" as a game machine specification does not have a variable probability function (probability variable function), and changes the degree of advantage depending on the presence or absence of an electronic chew support function. That is, when the electric chew support function is activated, the winning opening related to the normal electric role product P770, which is easy to win, becomes a change trigger for special symbols (for example, winning a small win at 1/2) that makes it easy to win a small win. By constructing a starting winning port, it is easy to win a small win under the condition that an electric chewing support function is operating, and it is possible to aim for a big win by winning a V prize during a small winning game. By doing so, it is possible to increase the possibility of obtaining a big win by a small win instead of increasing the random number range of the big win like the variable probability function.

[Other game machine specifications (specs)]
The game machine specifications described above are typical ones, and since there are several other characteristic game machine specifications known, they will be briefly described below.

(limiter)
"Limiter" is a state in which a specific game state in which the probability variation function or the electric chew support function is activated occurs repeatedly with the execution of the jackpot game (so-called "continuous" state), and is predetermined. Even if a jackpot game that should originally operate the probability variation function or the electric chew support function is executed when the set number of repetitions (number of consecutive games) is reached, the probability variation function or the electric chew support function This is a function that limits the operation. As a limiter function, the function that limits the "probability fluctuation function" based on the number of consecutive times is called "variable limiter", and the function that limits the "electric chew support function" based on the number of consecutive times is called "time-saving limiter (electric support limiter)". call. A game machine having a limiter function is called a "limiter machine".

(Fall)
"Falling" is a game machine that executes a "falling lottery" that determines whether to end the probability variation function every time a special symbol lottery is performed during the period when the probability variation function of the special symbol lottery is operating. Show specifications. In the situation where the electric chew support function is operating along with the probability fluctuation function, if you win the fall lottery, the operation of the electric chew support function will end when the probability fluctuation function ends, or only the probability fluctuation function will end. However, the operation of the electric chew support function may continue.

It should be noted that it is possible to combine a plurality of game machine specifications described above. (1) Winning the fall lottery, (2) Performing a special symbol lottery for a predetermined number of times, (3) Acquiring the right to play a big hit, If either of these conditions are satisfied, the specific game state 2 ( High probability/high base state) ends (shifts to another game state).

Next, the control of the main control board P40 governing the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine P, which is the premise, will be described. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine P, which is the premise of the description of the present embodiment, will be described on the premise of a pachinko gaming machine that adopts "ST (variable number of cuts)" as the gaming machine specifications (specs) described above. . In the description of the embodiment, the notation of "P-s ◯◯" indicating the processing step in the figure is described as "step ◯◯" in the text.

[Main control board power-on processing (main control board main loop processing)]
The main control board P40 of the premised pachinko game machine P first executes a power-on process (step 1000) when the power of the pachinko game machine P is turned on. Here, details of the power-on process will be described with reference to FIG.

When the power-on processing is started in the main control board P40 of the pachinko game machine P, which is the premise, the initial setting relating to the operation of the CPU, which is the arithmetic device provided on the main control board P40, is performed (step 1002). The initial setting is to appropriately perform settings necessary for subsequent operation of the CPU, and the details thereof will be omitted.

When the CPU initial setting is completed, input port confirmation processing (step 1004) and power failure information confirmation/checksum processing (step 1006) are executed. ).

More specifically, the input port confirmation process (step 1004) is a "set value ” can be changed, and the flag indicating whether or not the ``setting confirmation process'' for confirming the ``setting value'' is in the state of performing This is a process of generating information for determining whether or not to be established (whether to turn on) in the game stop state setting process to be performed later. In the premised pachinko game machine P, the detection status of the frame open switch P131 (a switch that detects that the front frame is opened with respect to the outer frame), and the detection status of whether the ram clear switch P48 is operated by the player , data including data indicating whether or not the setting key switch P49 is rotated is generated as 1-byte data.

In the subsequent power-off information confirmation/checksum processing (step 1006), the pachinko game machine P normally shuts down the power when the power was turned off last time, and the control data related to the game state when the power shut-off occurred normally. This is a process for confirming whether the data is normally saved and stored in the storage area of the CPU of the main control board P40. If the data is not normal, the game is stopped in the game stop state setting process (step 1008) described later as an error. This is the process of setting (turning on) a flag to stop.

In the "game stop state setting process" (step 1008), after the process in the power-on process is completed and the process shifts to the main loop process to start the game, a flag is set to prevent the player from actually playing the game. Based on the results of the input port confirmation process (step 1004) and the power failure information confirmation/checksum process (step 1006), the "setting change status", "setting confirmation status", and "unrecoverable status" are displayed. This is a process of setting a flag for shifting to any game progress disallowed state of "error state". Details of the "game stop state setting process" are described in FIG.

In the game stop state setting process, first, it is determined whether the frame is open based on the 1-byte data generated in the input port confirmation process (step 1004) (step 1100). If the front frame P2 of the pachinko game machine P is open to the outer frame P1 when the power is turned on (YES in step 1100), the specific bit of the 1-byte data is "1" Therefore, the subsequent processing of step 1102 is omitted. On the other hand, if the frame is not open when the power of the pachinko game machine is turned on, it is assumed that some of the essential operations for executing the setting change process are not satisfied, and the 1 generated in the input port confirmation process (step 1004). Operation information of the setting key switch is calculated from the byte data so that it becomes OFF data. Although not shown, whether the result in step 1102 is YES or NO, calculation is performed so that the frame open bit in the 1-byte data is also OFF data.

In the subsequent step 1104, it is determined whether or not the 1-byte data generated in the input port confirmation process (step 1004) is information that allows determination of "there is a setting change operation". In the premise pachinko game machine P, the situation where it is determined that "there is a setting change operation" is (1) the frame opening switch P131 is ON (the frame is being opened when the power is turned on), and (2) the setting key switch P49 is ON. and (3) the ram clear switch P48 is ON. As described above, among the 1-byte data, the information of the frame open switch P131 is set to OFF, and it is determined in this step whether both (2) and (3) are satisfied. For example, if two specific bit data are "1", it is determined that there is a setting change operation (the active data indicating that the two switches are on does not necessarily have to be "1"; One data may be "0"). Then, if it is determined that there has been a setting change operation, that is, if it is determined YES in step 1104, data indicating "setting being changed" is stored as a game stop state flag, and the game stop state setting process is terminated ( step 1106, step 1118). On the other hand, if NO is determined in step 1104 , the process proceeds to step 1108 . In addition, when the setting value information stored in the RAM (RAM=Random Access Memory) of the main control board P40 is abnormal data (in the case of recovery operation from an unrecoverable error state), as the initial setting value The data corresponding to the setting value "1" is set in the setting value storage area (step 1118).

Next, at step 1108, it is determined whether or not a game stop error has occurred. A game stop error is an error that requires RAM clearing and setting (change) processing of setting values when the game cannot proceed, such as checksum abnormality (RAM abnormality) or setting value abnormality. refers to The determination of step 1108 determines whether or not to set the game stop state based on the processing result of the power-off information confirmation/checksum processing (step 1006) and the error information stored during the previous power-off processing. . When it is determined that an error state should be established (when determined as YES in step 1108), the game stop state flag is set to "unrecoverable error state" and the game stop state setting process is terminated (steps 1110 and 1118). If it is determined that no error has occurred, the process proceeds to the subsequent step 1112 .

In the subsequent step 1112, it is determined whether or not the ram clear switch P48 has been operated. In the game stop state setting process, as a state when proceeding to the step,

(a) When an operation to shift to the setting confirmation state is being performed, in other words, in the determination of "there is a setting change operation", (1) the frame opening switch P131 is ON (frame is being opened when the power is turned on). , (2) the setting key switch P49 is ON, and (3) the ram clear switch P48 is ON, is not satisfied,

(a) when the ram clear operation for data clear is performed, in other words, (2) the setting key switch P49 is on, and (3) the ram clear switch P48 is on. when it is sufficient,

(c) When the power is turned on without any operations such as "setting change operation", "setting confirmation operation", "ram clear operation", etc.
Either In these states, the 1-byte data generated in the input port confirmation process (step 1004) are: (a) bit data indicating ON/OFF of the setting key switch P49 is "1 (ON data)"; Either the bit data indicating ON/OFF of the operation detection state of P48 is "1 (ON data)" or (c) all 1-byte data is OFF data (for example, all bits "0").

Then, in step 1112, it is determined whether or not the ram clear switch P48 has been operated, and if there has been a ram clear operation (if YES is determined in step 1112), the pachinko gaming machine enters the game ready state after clearing the ram. In order to make the transition, a process of clearing the game stop state flag is performed (step 1114). On the other hand, except when the RAM clear operation is performed, the current 1-byte data is set as it is. If NO), the bit data indicating the operation status of the setting key switch P49 is "1", and the 1-byte data indicating the game stop state flag is stored as data indicating "setting confirmation" ( step 1118). Further, when there is neither a RAM clear operation nor an operation to shift to the setting confirmation state, the 1-byte data generated in the input port confirmation processing (step 1004) is originally data indicating that the game is not stopped as a game stop state flag. It is set as no-game-stop information.

Regarding the game stop state flag set in the "game stop state setting process" (step 1008), if a value indicating some stop state is stored, the main flag which is the game allowable state in the power-on process (step 1000) In the interrupt processing (step 2000) which is the main part of the game progress control executed after the transition to the loop (steps 1028 to 1036), the value indicating the stopped state is referred to, and the progress of the game described as "basic game progress" These controls will be described later in the description of interrupt processing.

Returning to the description of the power-on process in FIG. 7, the following process will be described. When the game stop state setting process (step 1008) ends, it is determined whether or not there is a RAM clear operation (step 1010). The ram clear operation is that the ram clear switch P48 is operated when the power of the pachinko game machine P is turned on. This processing is executed both when the setting key switch P49 is off and when it is on. If it is determined in step 1010 that the ram clear operation has been performed, a predetermined portion of the memory area of the ram of the main control board P40 is initialized.

In the subsequent processing from step 1014 to step 1020, a processing of setting an effect control command (effect command) for recognizing the state of the game machine from the main control board P40 to the effect control board P41 when the power is turned on is performed. More specifically, in step 1014, processing is performed to clear from the storage area the effect control commands that have not been transmitted when the power was cut off last time (when the power was cut off). Then, in step 1016, information about the current game state of the main control board P40 that has returned after power-on is generated as an effect control command. An effect control command indicating the played state is set in an area for storing the transmission data of the effect control command.

When the processing related to the setting of the effect control command at the time of power-on is completed, the necessary data (driving signal ) is output from the output port to the special electric accessory drive means P70 and the normal electric accessory drive means P71. (Step 1022)
Then, when the processing up to step 1022 in the power-on processing is completed, the CPU of the main control board P40 is processed to set the generation interval of the interrupt processing time (step 1024). In the premise pachinko game machine P, the interval at which interrupt processing ( FIG. 9 , step 2000 ) to be described later is executed is set to 4 ms (milliseconds). When this process ends, the game shifts to a cyclic process called a main loop in which the player is ready to play, and the cyclic process in the main loop is repeated until a power failure occurs.

(Main loop)
In the main loop processing of the main control board, as shown in FIG. 7, first, in step 1026, processing is performed to prohibit the occurrence of interrupt processing, and until the processing of the main loop is completed (interrupt is permitted in step 1036). until) to limit the execution of interrupt processing.

When the interrupt is disabled, in the following step 1028, a watchdog timer called a CPU for the main control board P40 runs out of control (such as a situation where the process loops and does not proceed) to monitor the occurrence. Clears (initializes) the area that stores the clock information.

Then, in step 1030, it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (for example, whether a power failure signal sent based on a voltage drop from the power supply board P44 is input to the input port of the CPU of the main control board P40). If a power failure occurs, the current game state is stored, power failure information and checksum information are stored, and power failure processing (step 1032) stops processing of the main control board P40 as a CPU. ). If power failure has not occurred, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step 1034, a process of updating the random number used for the special symbol lottery and the random number value used for the normal symbol lottery is performed. Some of these random values are updated in interrupt processing, which will be described later, and this is processing to prevent the random number update cycle from becoming constant due to random numbers being updated only in interrupt processing. If there are processes that are executed irregularly in the interrupt process, it is also possible to prevent the random number update cycle from becoming constant by adopting a method such as updating random numbers according to those processes. Therefore, it is not essential to provide random number update processing in the main loop.

Step 1036 is the final processing in the main loop, and performs processing for enabling interrupts. Immediately after that, the process returns to step 1026, which is the first process in the main loop, to disable interrupts. If the CPU of the main control board P40 receives an input indicating the state of the state that the state has been set, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is executed.

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt processing (also called "timer interrupt processing") performed by the CPU of the main control board P40 will be described with reference to FIG. In the premise pachinko game machine P, most of the progress of the game is controlled by interrupt processing (step 2000), and a submodule program provided to be changeable according to the game machine specifications (spec) is universally fixed. are configured to be read out and controlled in the order of The processing for these submodules is briefly described below.

(clear watchdog timer)
At the beginning of interrupt processing, watchdog timer clear processing is provided. This process is the same process as the watchdog timer clear process in the main loop process (FIG. 7, steps 1026 to 1036) executed by the CPU of the main control board P40. (Step 2002)

(Input port confirmation processing)
In the input port confirmation process, by confirming the information input to the input port of the CPU of the main control board P40, it is possible to identify whether or not there is input information as information necessary for judgment in subsequent processes. This is the process to generate. (Step 2004)
The information input to the input port includes an input signal indicating the operation status of the ram clear switch P48 and the setting key switch P49, and an input signal indicating the operation status (whether touched or not) of the handle P204. , An input signal indicating the game result by detecting a game ball such as a special figure 1 starter switch P712 and a large winning opening switch P752, a magnetic sensor P73, a door open sensor P131, a vibration detection sensor P72, etc. provided for fraud monitoring There is an input signal that indicates the detection status of the sensor.

In the input port confirmation process, the input signals of these input ports are read three times in 10 μs (microseconds), and the data that becomes the same data (same bit) in all readings is the input data ("level data") for this interrupt. ) in the RAM of the main control board P40. Of the data read three times, the data that was determined in the previous interrupt processing (interrupt processing 4 ms before) is adopted as the level data for the portion that is not the same data in all the readings. If the data cannot be read normally in the above, the data stored in the previous interrupt will not be updated.

Then, when the input data (level data) for this interrupt is determined, a comparison operation is performed with the input data for the previous interrupt to generate "rising data" (data specifying the bit where the input data changed from off to on), Stores data specifying the switch that has been switched to ON input by the interrupt this time.

(random number update process)
Random number update process is software This is a process of updating so-called soft random numbers, which are random numbers to be updated (step 2006). In the premised pachinko game machine P, the random numbers used for the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery are those in which the random number generation circuit updates the random numbers at the update cycle on the circuit, and those which are updated at the software cycle. By combining them, it is configured to maintain the randomness of various random numbers when obtaining random numbers.

In the random number update process, as described above, the process of updating the soft random numbers is performed.

(a) A random number is updated by incrementing (+1) or decrementing (-1), and if the upper limit (or lower limit) of the random number range is exceeded, the lower limit (or upper limit) is set;

(b) Subtracting (or adding) an arbitrary prime number to a random number, and adding (or subtracting) the value of the random number range +1 (or random number range -1) when the random number range is exceeded,

(c) Repeatedly increment (or decrement) from the random number set as the initial value, and when one cycle of updating is completed, set the separately updated "initial random number" as the new initial value and perform the same update. Repeated ones (also called initial value updating random numbers),
Various update methods can be exemplified. It should be noted that the update method is not limited to the one exemplified in this embodiment, and any method may be adopted as long as it is a method that can maintain the randomness of random numbers.

(Setting control processing)
The setting control process is performed when the game stop flag set during the power-on process (see FIG. 7) in the CPU of the main control board P40 is "setting changing" or "setting checking". (Step 2008)
In the setting control process, it is first determined whether the bit data indicating that the setting key operation of the data stored as the game stop flag during the power-on process is ON data. If the setting key has not been turned on when the power is turned on, this process is exited.

On the other hand, if the bit data indicating that the setting key is being operated in the game stop flag is ON data, the current interrupt Referring to the input information of the setting key switch P49 in the process (generated in the input port confirmation process described above), when the setting key switch P49 is turned off, the game stop flag is cleared and the game is enabled. An effect control command for returning (or starting) the effect to the effect control board is set depending on whether the return is from the "setting change state" or the "setting confirmation state".

Also, in the power-on process (see FIG. 7), if the game stop flag is "changing settings", the role of the "setting change switch" at this interrupt timing is played until the setting key switch P49 is turned off. Check the operating status of the ram clear switch P48 (switch operated to change the set value). When the game stop flag is "under change of setting", in the current interruption, when the rising data related to the operation of the setting change switch P48 is generated, the "set value" is changed to the next in the predetermined change order. Change the data so that it becomes the setting value. For example, in the case of a pachinko game machine P having set value data such that the setting is switched in order from 1 to 6, every time there is start-up data based on the operation of the setting change switch (ram clear switch P48), the setting is set in this setting control process. Perform processing to increase the value by "1" (when the set value before the operation is 6, it is changed to 1 as the next value).

In the premise pachinko game machine P, by providing the processing in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state during the interrupt processing (see FIG. 9), the operation of the setting key switch and the setting change switch is monitored at the cycle of the interrupt processing. A program for periodic monitoring during the power-on process (see FIG. 7) that enables the output of display data to the display device by the LED output process described later, and the interrupt process cannot be set separately (see FIG. 7) can be omitted. Note that, during the power-on process, it may be configured to monitor switches related to setting changes and setting confirmation, control the display device, and update the set values.

(Game stop monitoring process)
In the game stop monitoring process, the CPU of the main control board reads the data of the game stop flag generated during the power-on process (see FIG. 7) executed when the power of the pachinko game machine is turned on, and determines whether the game is stopped. This is a process for confirming whether or not (Step 2010)
In the game stop monitoring process, if some game stop information (game stop flag) is stored in the data of the read game stop flag, for example, if the data of the game stop flag is not 0 but one of the bits is "1 ”, it is determined that the game is in a stopped state (a state in which the game needs to be stopped), and assuming that the game is stopped, part of the processing during the interrupt processing (“timer subtraction processing (step 2014)” in FIG. 9 to “special electric Accessory control process (step 2028)") are omitted.

In the premise pachinko gaming machine P, as a state in which the game needs to be stopped, that is, in a state in which the player cannot play the game, "setting changing", "setting checking", "unrecoverable error" is occurring" can be exemplified.

(Timer subtraction processing)
The timer subtraction process is a process of updating the timer data used for time management regarding the progress of the game (step 2014).
Examples of timer data update processing include management of the variable display time set when the variable display of special symbols is started, operation time of the special electric accessory P755 during the big hit game (open time of the big winning opening P751 ) and other timer data update processing triggered by game progress, timing processing for error determination such as detecting ball clogging, LED lighting pattern in main control display device P50 such as special symbol display devices P51 and P52 and a process for timing a period for outputting information from the external information output terminal P77 or the like to an external device (such as a hall computer).

The timer data to be updated by the timer update process is stored in the storage area (ram storage area) of the main control board P40, divided by type of timer data such as "1-byte timer" and "2-byte timer". Each is stored in a storage area.

In the timer update process, processes such as "1-byte timer update process" and "2-byte timer update process" are performed on the storage area that stores the types of individual timer data, and the time values of various timers are updated. I do. In the timer update process, the timer data stored in the storage area is decremented (-1). If the stored timer data is already "0", it will be processed to be "0" even after processing (if it becomes a negative value, it will be set to "0", Do not decrement if "0", etc.).

In the premised pachinko game machine P, the cycle of one interrupt is 4 ms, so in the case of 1-byte timer data, only the managed object that ends in a maximum of 255 updates (about 1 second) is controlled. It is possible, but if there is no game information managed within one second (when there is little), it is possible to configure only with 2-byte timer data and without 1-byte timer update processing. is. Also, if it is necessary to manage a time value that cannot be managed with a 2-byte timer, it may be configured to have timer data that can manage a longer time than a "3-byte timer".

(Effective period setting process)
The effective period setting process is a period for controlling the easy-to-enter mode or the difficult-to-enter mode (mainly the big winning hole P751 and the winning hole related to the normal electric accessory P770) that can be changed to the easy-to-enter mode or the difficult-to-enter mode. And, it is the process of setting the valid period in the valid extension period, and setting the invalid period for the other period (when the winning opening is in the difficult-to-enter state and the valid extension period is not valid). (Step 2016)
In the premised pachinko game machine, the winning of the second start winning opening P721, which is the second starting winning opening P720 provided with the large winning opening P751 as the big winning device and the ordinary electric accessory P770, is set as the valid period. It becomes the processing to do.

In addition, during the effective extension period, in order to treat the game ball entered at the timing just before the large winning opening P751 or the normal electric role P770 shifts to the difficult entry mode P755) and ordinary electric accessories such as P770 are treated as effective periods even after the control period for executing the opening control has passed. control period.

Further, depending on the specifications of the gaming machine, when the specific area P760 (V area) is provided, an effective extension period for the passage of the game ball with respect to the specific area P760 may be set. The validity period of the specific area is also set.

(Prize monitoring process)
The winning monitoring process determines whether or not the winning is valid based on the winning of game balls to various winning ports (large winning port P751, starting ports P711, P721, general winning port P731) in the pachinko game machine, and It is a process of generating information that triggers the process of generating (occurrence of suspension) the right of special symbol lottery for balls and starting entrance balls. (Step 2018)
The contents of the processing are (a) detecting the presence or absence of a winning prize for each of the various winning ports in a predetermined order based on the data generated in the input port confirmation processing (step 2004); If there is a winning during the valid period, and if there is a valid winning for each winning slot, (c) a performance control command indicating winning information for each winning slot to be sent to the performance control board P41. setting, (d) updating a counter value (referred to as a "winning counter") for storing the number of occurrences of operation triggers based on winning for each of the various winning openings (in other words, among the operations based on the detection of various winning openings, update a counter value that stores the number of unprocessed operations in ).

In addition, in the winning monitoring process, not only the occurrence of winnings to various winning holes, but also the out ball detection switch P792 provided for counting out balls, the operation hole switch P742 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, and the game machine Depending on the specification, it is also determined whether the game ball enters or passes through the specific area P760 (V area), and in addition to the occurrence of the prize ball and the occurrence of the special symbol lottery, the operation of the gaming machine (for example, In this process, presence or absence of detection of the game ball required for the process of transmitting information indicating that the operation port switch P742 or the specific area P760 has passed is performed with respect to the effect control board P41.

(Working opening monitoring process)
In the operation port monitoring process, when the normal pattern operation port switch P742 start-up data is generated from the data generated in the input port confirmation process (step 2004), processing related to the occurrence of a hold related to the normal symbol lottery is performed. conduct. (Step 2020)
More specifically, when the normal pattern operation port switch P742 is detected, the number of reservations related to the normal symbol lottery is confirmed, and if the number of reservations is less than the upper limit, a random number is stored as a new reservation. Because it is possible, after incrementing (+1) the data in the storage area that stores the number of reservations and increasing the number of reservations information by 1, the general pattern accuracy random number, the general pattern random number, and the general pattern fluctuation pattern random number Get it from the generator circuit or get the current corresponding soft random number and store it as pending.

(Normal symbol control process)
In the normal symbol control process, normal symbol lottery, normal symbol fluctuation display, and normal electric accessory P770 are processed (step 2022). These processes shift to different submodule processes depending on whether the data indicating the control state of the normal symbol called normal symbol status or the control state of the normal electric accessory is performed, and control is performed according to the state. As the status of the normal design, "0: Normal design waiting", "1: Normal design changing", "2: Normal design stop display", "3: Normal electric accessory in operation", "4: Normal "Demonstrating the end of electric accessories" is available, and processing is performed according to each state.
<<Normal symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process>>
The normal symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process is a sub-module process called from the normal symbol control process when the normal symbol status is "0: normal symbol standby".

In the normal symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the number of reservations related to the normal symbol lottery is "0". If it is "0", the right to change the normal symbol has not occurred, so the normal symbol control process is exited. On the other hand, if the number of reservations related to the normal symbol lottery is not "0", it means that the normal symbol fluctuation right has occurred, and it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation start conditions are satisfied, and the normal symbol fluctuation is started. Execute the process related to start.

When it is determined to start the fluctuation of the normal pattern, after subtracting 1 from the holding number information from the area that stores the holding number information related to the normal pattern lottery, the general pattern success or failure random number, the general pattern random number, and the general pattern fluctuation pattern random number are respectively Call it and perform a general pattern lottery, a general pattern pattern lottery, and a general pattern variation pattern lottery, store the lottery results in the storage area of the main control board, clear the random number information used this time, and save the storage area for the pending number information. Along with performing a process of shifting so as to be processed in the order stored, the normal design status is updated to "1: during normal design fluctuation". Regarding the normal symbol lottery, different lottery tables are used according to the operation status of the above-mentioned "base state" (normal symbol probability fluctuation function, normal symbol fluctuation time reduction function), and it is easy to hit in the high base state. , The variable display time of normal symbols tends to be determined to be short.
《Processing during normal symbol fluctuation》
The normal design changing process is a sub-module process called from the normal design control process when the normal design status is "1: normal design changing".

In the normal symbol fluctuation process, the normal symbol fluctuation display time corresponding to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determined during the normal symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process elapses, that is, the timer that manages the normal symbol fluctuation display (normal Until the symbol variation display timer) becomes 0 in the timer update process, the normal symbol display device P53 is a process of executing variation display of normal symbols.

More specifically, when the normal symbol fluctuation display timer is not 0, the maximum value of the general pattern display switching counter is "5" every time this process is executed, and the general pattern display switching counter is " 5", a process of storing information on the next light emission pattern is performed in a storage area for storing data for designating the light emission pattern of the LEDs constituting the normal symbol display device P53. It should be noted that the normal map display switching counter is reset to the initial value of "0" at the timing when it reaches the maximum value of "5". That is, the variable display of the normal design is such that the lighting pattern of the normal design display device P53 is switched at intervals of 5 interrupts (4ms×5=20ms). In addition, the switching interval can be set as appropriate, for example, if the maximum value of the normal pattern display switching counter is set to 25, the display pattern of the normal pattern display device P53 is switched at intervals of once every 25 interrupts (once every 100 ms). be done.

When the normal pattern fluctuation display time ends, that is, when the normal pattern fluctuation display timer is "0", in this process, the display pattern of the normal pattern stop display pattern determined by the normal pattern lottery is displayed on the main control display device. The data for designating the LED lighting pattern indicating the stop display mode is stored in the storage area for storing the LED lighting pattern of the normal design display device P53 so that it is stopped and displayed on the normal design display device P53 in P50. Then, the normal symbol fixing time (time for displaying the stop display symbol) is stored in the normal symbol stop display timer, and the normal symbol status is updated to "2: during normal symbol stop display".
《Normal symbol stop display processing》
The normal symbol stop display process is a sub-module process called from the normal symbol control process when the normal symbol status is "2: normal symbol stop display".

In the normal symbol stop display process, it is confirmed whether the value of the normal symbol stop display timer, in which the symbol fixed time is set at the end of the normal symbol fluctuation process, is "0", and at the timing when it becomes "0" Then, a setting process for moving to the next game operation is performed.

When the normal pattern stop display timer becomes "0", if the result of this normal pattern lottery is "hit", according to the winning pattern and the operating state of the base state (normal electric accessory extension function) , Call the operation pattern of the normal electric accessory P770, set the operation pattern, clear the prize counter related to the normal electric accessory P770, etc., and set the normal symbol status to "3: Normal electric accessory in operation ”.

On the other hand, when the normal symbol stop display timer becomes "0", if the result of this normal symbol lottery is "lost", the normal symbol status is updated to "0: normal symbol waiting". I do.
《Processing during operation of ordinary electric accessories》
The normal electric auditors product operating process is a submodule process that is called from the normal symbol control process when the normal symbol status is "3: normal electric auditors product in operation".

In the normal electric accessory operating process, based on the operation pattern of the normal electric accessory P770 set in the normal symbol stop display process, the opening operation (change to easy entry mode) and closing operation of the normal electric accessory (Change to difficult-to-ball mode) and monitor the establishment of the operation end condition of the normal electric accessory. The end of the operation of the normal electric accessory P770 is (a) when the specified number of normal electric accessories winning set as the end condition of the normal electric accessory occurs, (b) the operation of the preset operation pattern ends This is the case (when the opening operation period of the normal electric accessories has ended).

When the condition for ending the operation of the normal electric accessory is satisfied, the timer area for storing the effective extension period of the normal electric accessory is used to measure the extended period of a certain time predetermined corresponding to the structure of the ordinary electric accessory P770. set the time. Then, the time value related to the normal electric accessory operation end demonstration is set to the normal electric accessory operation end demo timer, and the normal symbol status is set to "4: Normal electric accessory end demonstration in progress".
《Demonstration process for ending operation of ordinary electric accessories》
The normal electric auditors product operation end demonstration process is a submodule process called from the normal symbol control process when the normal symbol status is "4: normal electric auditors product end demonstration".

In the normal electric accessory operation end demonstration process, wait until the normal electric accessory operation end demo timer set in the normal electric accessory operation process becomes "0", and the normal electric accessory operation end demo timer becomes "0" When it becomes, the process of updating the normal symbol status to "0: normal symbol standby" is performed.

(Starting door monitoring process)
Starting port monitoring processing, from the data generated in the input port confirmation processing (step 2004), when the rising data of the special figure 1 starting port switch P712 and the special figure 2 starting port switch P722 are generated, a special symbol lottery Perform processing related to the occurrence of the hold related to. (Step 2024)
More specifically, when the special figure 1 starter switch P712 and the special figure 2 starter switch P722 are detected, check the number of reservations related to the special symbol lottery, and if the number of reservations is less than the upper limit , because it is possible to store a random number as a new hold, after incrementing (+1) the data in the storage area storing the hold number and increasing the hold number information by 1, the success or failure random number, pattern random number, variation pattern A random number is obtained from the random number generator or the current corresponding soft random number is obtained and stored as pending.

It should be noted that, in the pachinko gaming machine P, as a premise, there are two types of special symbols, a first special symbol (sometimes referred to as special figure 1) and a second special symbol (sometimes referred to as special figure 2). Since the symbols are provided, for each starting port provided on the game board P5, the holding number of the corresponding special symbol and the data of the starting port switch are called, and the pending number is added and the random number is acquired for each starting port. is processed.

In addition, when the starting opening to be processed is composed of the starting opening (electric chew) related to the normal electric accessory, the starting opening winning related to the normal electric accessory P770 is valid in the valid period setting process described above. After judging whether or not it is performed within the period, if it is within the effective period, the above-described processing is performed.

In addition, when storing random numbers, pattern random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers, the obtained random number information is used in advance by using the advance notice judgment value table, and the content of the variation when the variation based on the various random numbers to be withheld is executed in advance. Information that can be guessed is generated, and notified as an effect control command to the effect control board P41 (referred to as "pre-determination command", "pre-determination information", and "pre-reading determination command"). Pre-judgment commands are generated for each of the win/fail random numbers, pattern random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers, and when transmitted to the effect control board P41, the effect control board P41 uses the lottery related to the execution of the "prefetch effect" described later. be done.

(Special symbol control processing)
The special symbol control process (step 2026) includes state information for managing special symbols called special symbol status (also referred to as "special symbol status") and special electric accessory status (also referred to as "special electric game status"). Depending on the state information for managing the operating state of the called special electric accessory, any of the special symbol variation start management (special symbol variation start monitoring control process), special symbol variation process, and special symbol stop symbol display process or

The special symbol status includes "0: waiting for special symbol fluctuation", "1: special symbol fluctuating", "2: missing symbol stopped display", "3: big hit symbol stopped displayed", "4: small hit The status of the special electric role product is "0: Waiting for winning", "1: Special electric role product in operation", "2: Closed big prize opening", "3 : Big win end demonstration in progress", "4: Small win special electric power in operation", "5: Small win closed", and "6: Small win end demonstration in progress". It should be noted that, depending on the specifications of the gaming machine, there may be cases where no small win is provided, and in that case, there is no status data related to the small win. Control based on these statuses will be described later.

The special symbol control process is performed based on a predetermined order (priority order) when there are a plurality of special symbols. As a predetermined order, the second special symbol is preferentially controlled, and in the situation where both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are held, the second special symbol is changed first. The game machine specification processed so as to be started (the second special symbol preferentially fluctuates) is called "second special symbol (special figure 2) priority digestion control", and the implementation of the pachinko game machine P as a premise In the description related to the form, the processing related to this type will be illustrated and described.

In the special symbol control process, first, the second special symbol is controlled. When the control of the second special symbol is started, the information of the special symbol status of the first special symbol and the special electric accessary product status is referred to first. If the special electric role product status is data indicating that the big win game or the small win game is in progress (when the special electric role product status is other than "0: waiting for winning"), the first special symbol is fluctuating. If the special symbol status of the special symbol is other than "0: waiting for special symbol variation", the process is completed without performing the process.

In the case of the situation to execute the control of the second special symbol, a process of updating the timer value of the control related to the second special symbol is executed. The timer is updated by decrementing (-1) the data in the storage area storing the timer, and if the result of the decrement is a negative value, "0" is set. Then, when the update of the timer ends, based on the special symbol status corresponding to the special symbol 2, a sub-module process, which will be described later, is called and executed. Although it has a timer subtraction process also during the interrupt process, the timer data updated by the special symbol control process is not included in the timer updated by the timer subtraction process, and in the special symbol control process It manages timer data for control related to special symbols.
<<Special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process>>
The special symbol variation start monitoring control process is a sub-module process that is shifted when the special symbol status is "0: waiting for special symbol variation".

In the special symbol variation start monitoring control process, it is confirmed whether or not the special symbol being processed as a target is reserved, and if there is no reservation, the process is finished, and if there is a reservation, the subsequent process is executed. The subsequent process is a special symbol lottery that is performed when the variation starts. In the special symbol lottery, the data stored as set values are first read and inspected to determine whether or not the set value information is appropriate. If the set value is appropriate, the data in the area storing each flag indicating the game state etc. is referred to, and the appropriate lottery table is selected. After being stored in the storage area, the special symbol status is updated to "1: during special symbol fluctuation". In addition, the content determined by the special symbol lottery is transmitted to the performance control board P41 as a performance control command (win/fail command, symbol command, variation pattern command), and the content of the variable performance executed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol. is used as information for determination processing (lottery processing). The details of the special symbol lottery will be described later.
《Processing during special symbol fluctuation》
The special symbol fluctuating process is a sub-module process that shifts when the special symbol status is "1: special symbol fluctuating".

In the special symbol variation process, the timer for managing the variation display time of the special symbol is monitored until the variation time of the special symbol determined by the variation pattern lottery passes, and until the remaining variation time becomes "0", every interruption. With the special symbol display switching timer (maximum value "24") to be updated, the special symbol display device (second special symbol display device P52 (at the time of control of special symbol 1) to show the variable display of the special symbol every 25 interrupts performs switching processing of the lighting display pattern of the first special symbol display device P51)).

When the remaining variable display time of the special symbols becomes "0", it indicates that the variable display of the special symbols has been executed once for an external device (data counter, hall computer, etc.) connected to the pachinko game machine P. Setting of information for outputting an external signal, processing of setting a symbol fixation time for fixed display of a special symbol stop display pattern, and stop display indicating a stop display pattern determined as a result of a win-or-fail lottery and a pattern lottery. Setting of lighting pattern data for displaying the pattern on the special pattern display device P52 (P51) is performed. Then, the special symbol status is set to any one of ``2: Losing symbols are stopped and displayed'', ``3: Big win symbols are stopped and displayed'', and ``4: Small win symbols are stopped and displayed'' according to the result of the lottery.
<<Process during special symbol missing symbol stop display>>
The special symbol lost symbol stop display process is a process that shifts when the special symbol status is "2: during lost symbol stop display".

In the special symbol lost symbol stop display process, it is checked whether the value of the timer for managing the symbol fixing time set in the special symbol fluctuation process has become "0", and if it becomes "0", it becomes a processing target. Update the special symbol status of the special symbol that is currently running to "0: special symbol variation standby", and the remaining number of games of the game state (probability variation function, electric chew support function, variation time reduction function) related to the special symbol lottery As well as updating, it confirms whether the end condition is satisfied, and when the game state transition condition is satisfied, performs control (flag off, etc.) related to the transition of the game state.
<<Processing during special symbol jackpot symbol stop display>>
The special symbol big-hit symbol stop display process is a process that shifts when the special symbol status is "3: big-hit symbol stop display".

In the special symbol big hit symbol stop display processing, it is checked whether the value of the timer managing the symbol fixing time set in the special symbol fluctuation processing has become "0", and if it becomes "0", it becomes a processing target. While updating the special symbol status of the special symbol that is being played to "0: special symbol variation standby", the special electric role product status is updated to "2: large winning opening closed". Furthermore, in order to end the game state (probability fluctuation function, electric chew support function, fluctuation time reduction function) related to the special symbol lottery, the processing of clearing the remaining number of times information storage area and the operation flag storage area is executed. Then, in order to execute a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot pattern, the information in various storage areas used as data during the previous jackpot game is initialized from the jackpot pattern information, and the special electric role product P755 is controlled during the jackpot game. Set content data.

In the special symbol big hit symbol stop display process, further, a process of transmitting an effect control command for executing a big win game effect (big hit start demo effect) to the effect control board P41 is executed. Along with these processes, a right-handed indicator P56, which is one of the constituent elements of the main control display device P50, indicates a game state in which a right-handed game in which a game ball is shot aiming at the right side of the game area is recommended. Setting of the lighting pattern data for lighting the LED which is lit at times is also performed.
<<Process during special symbol small hit symbol stop display>>
The special symbol small-hit symbol stop display process is a process that shifts when the special symbol status is "4: during small-hit design stop display".

As in the special symbol big hit symbol stop display process, the special symbol big hit symbol stop display process is performed with the end of the symbol fixing time, setting data related to the operation of the special electric accessory P755, and turning on the right hand indicator light P56. Such setting processing is performed. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine P of the underlying technology, when a small winning game is executed (stop display of small winning symbols), unlike when the big winning symbols are stopped, the game state related to the special symbol lottery (high probability state or High base state) does not have processing to end, and the game state is determined based on the determination result of whether or not the end condition is satisfied for each game state, similar to the processing of the special symbol lost symbol stop display process. Control. In addition, in accordance with these processes, the special electric role product status is updated to "5: Closed for small prizes". Depending on the specifications of the game machine, as a modified example, when a small winning game is executed, the specification is designed to have a process for forcibly ending the game state (high probability state or high base state) in the same way as when the big winning pattern is stopped. is also possible.

When any one of the sub-module processes described above is selectively executed, the process of the first special symbol is performed following the process of the second special symbol. Regarding the processing of the first special symbol, only the information to be referred to is different from the processing of the second special symbol (for example, regarding whether or not the fluctuation can be started, the special symbol status of the second special symbol is not the special symbol status of the first special symbol. , etc.), the description is omitted because almost the same processing is repeated.
《Entrance order digestion control, parallel control》
In addition, in the explanation of the special symbol control process described above, the explanation was based on the process related to the "second special symbol priority digestion control", but in the case of adopting a game machine specification different from the pachinko game machine that is the premise of this, Alternatively, it is possible to proceed with the special symbol control process in a different process. A brief description of typical examples will be given below.

"Entering ball order digestion control" is a game machine specification in which the reservation information corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is processed one by one in the order of occurrence. While one pattern is fluctuating, the other is not displayed, and in a certain game state, both the reserved ball corresponding to the first special pattern and the reserved ball corresponding to the second special pattern are generated. It is a specification that is often adopted when it is expected.

"Parallel control (parallel digestion)" is different from the above-mentioned "second special symbol preferential digestion control" and "entering order digestion", and at the same time both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time. It is a type of game machine specification that can be used. Since two symbols can be digested at the same time, it is possible to increase the number of special symbol lotteries per unit time. In addition, when the special electric accessory P755 is activated along with the stop display of one special symbol (when a big hit or a small hit is executed), the other symbol is forcibly lost and the symbol is stopped, or the variable display is performed. A specification that suspends the subtraction of the remaining time is appropriately adopted. As an example, when one special symbol becomes a big hit, the other special symbol is forcibly removed and stopped and displayed, and when one special symbol becomes a big hit or a small hit, the other special symbol is displayed. It is possible to adopt a specification that temporarily suspends the variable display of special symbols.

(Special electric accessories control process)
The special electric role product control process executes submodule processing related to the operation of the special electric role product P755 according to the data content (value) of the special electric role product status (sometimes referred to as the special electric role product status). This is the process of managing the operation of the object (step 2028). In other words, when executing the big winning game or the small winning game, each state in the big winning game or the small winning game state is controlled, and the opening and closing of the big winning opening P751 is controlled.

As described above, the special electric role product status includes "0: Waiting for winning", "1: Special electric role item in operation", "2: Closed big prize opening", and "3: Demonstrating the end of big win". , ``4: small winning special electric is in operation'', ``5: small winning closed'', and ``6: small winning ending demonstration in progress''.

Among these special electric role product statuses, if the status is "0: Waiting for winning", it is because the player has not yet acquired the right to execute the big winning game or the small winning game by playing the game. , The special electric accessary product control process ends without performing the process.

Then, if the special electric role product status is other than "0: waiting for winning", one of the processes described later is executed according to the status.
<<Process during operation of special electric accessories>>
The special electric auditors product in operation process is a process that is executed when the special electric auditors product status is "1: special electric auditors product in operation" or "4: small hit special electric in operation". This process is a process in a state in which a so-called round game (unit game) is being executed in a special game (a state in which the big winning opening P751 can be controlled to open).

In the special electric accessary product in operation process, first, a process of determining whether or not the end condition of the round game (unit game) is satisfied is performed. The conditions for ending the round game are (a) whether the specified number of winnings (also called "count") corresponding to the activated special electric accessory has been performed, or (b) the operation pattern of the special electric accessory to be executed. It is determined that the opening time (opening pattern) set as has ended or has ended when either of the following is satisfied. If these conditions are not met, the special electric accessary product control process in this interrupt process is terminated without performing subsequent processes. In addition, among the operation patterns (opening patterns) of the special electric accessory P755, there is a pattern that opens and closes the big winning opening P751 multiple times, and when these patterns are executed, one round While the timer used for the determination of (a) becomes "0" multiple times during the game, after confirming whether or not there is next operation data during one round game, condition (c) " If it is determined that there is no next operation pattern data in the current unit game, it is determined that the above (b) is satisfied.

On the other hand, if either of the round game end conditions (a) or (b) is satisfied, as a subsequent process, the closing time of the big winning opening is stored in the closing time management timer of the special electric accessory. , the special electric role product status is incremented to be "2: Closed big prize opening". Then, the command data for notifying that the round game has ended is set as the effect control command to the effect control board P41, and the process ends.
《Processing during closing of the big prize mouth》
The large winning opening closing process is a process that is executed when the special electric role product status is "2: large winning opening closed" or "5: small prize closed". This process is a process in a state of being controlled "between rounds" between so-called round games in a special game, and before the start of the first round at the start of a big win game or a small win game When the state is controlled by the state of "big win start demonstration (period)" or "minor win start demonstration (period)", or after the round game of the final round is completed, the process during the winning end demonstration, which will be described later, is executed. This is a process related to the state of being controlled during the waiting period until it becomes possible.

In the big winning opening closing process, first, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening closing time set in the special electric accessory operating process has passed, and the closing time management timer is not "0", that is, the closing time If has not elapsed, the special electric accessary product control processing in this interruption is terminated.

When the closing time of the big winning opening has passed, whether the operation (round game) of the special electric role product P755 whose operation has ended first was the final round game in the current winning game (big winning game, small winning game). It is determined whether or not, and different processing is executed at the end of the final round game and at the end of the round game other than the final round (or at the time of winning start demonstration). It should be noted that, to determine whether or not it was the final round game, the cumulative data of the number of times of operation of the special electric auditors P755 operated during this winning game is the maximum number of times of operation of the special electric auditors P755 in this winning game , and the accumulated data of the number of operations of the special electric accessory P755 is "0" at the time of the winning start demonstration.

When it is determined that the final round game is finished in the processing during closing of the big winning opening, the execution pattern of the winning end demonstration according to the type of winning (the type of special symbol that started the big winning or small winning). (mainly winning end demonstration time data) is read and set. Then, the special electric accessory status is incremented to set "3: big win end demonstration in progress" or "6: small win end demonstration in progress", and a production command for executing the winning end demonstration production is set in the production control board P41. to do Furthermore, in order to set the effective extension period of the big winning opening P751, the time value data determined as the effective extending period is stored in the timer that manages the effective extending period of the big winning opening P751, and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the end of a game other than the final round game (or at the time of a winning start demonstration) in the processing during closing of the big winning opening, the effect control command for the effect control board P41 is issued to the effect control board P41. Information that makes it possible to identify whether there is (N round start demo command * N is an integer) and recommended firing position during winning game Sends information to instruct (right-handed command).

Then, the special electric role product status is decremented and updated to ``1: special electric role product in operation'' or ``4: small winning special electric prize in operation'', and the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening P751 during the round game. Initialize the data in the data area for counting. Then, the operation pattern data of the big winning opening P751 (special electric accessory P755) in the round game is set as the time value related to the first opening of the big winning opening P751 during the round game (or closing immediately after the start of the round game). and increment the data in the storage area regarding the cumulative number of operations of the special electric accessory P755.

(Prize ball control processing)
The prize ball control process is a process for giving a game ball as a prize ball to the player in response to winning of a game ball in a prize winning hole arranged on the game board P5. The processing contents are configured to execute the following three sub-module processes. (Step 2030)
<<Payment data reception monitoring process>>
The payout data reception monitoring process is a process of confirming the presence or absence of a control command related to execution of prize ball payout transmitted from the payout control board P43 to the main control board P40, and receiving (storing) the transmitted command. . The main control board P0 stores the information transmitted from the payout control board P43 in two registers (storage areas). Register 1 is called a status register, and stores information for determining whether or not there is information transmitted from the payout control board P43 and whether or not the transmitted information has been transmitted normally. It is The other register is called a data register, and stores control content information regarding payout control transmitted from the payout control board P43. If the status register is abnormal, the data in the data register is stored as payout control information. store in the area.
<<Payment command request processing>>
In the payout command requesting process, winning counter data for each winning opening storing data on the number of winnings of various winning openings stored in the winning monitoring process (step 2018) is confirmed to confirm whether or not there is an unpaid winning. In the confirmation process, each winning hole is confirmed in a predetermined order, and if it is determined that the winning counter data for one winning hole is not "0", the number of winning balls of the corresponding winning hole , a process of transmitting a control command for executing the payout of game balls to the payout control board P43. By this process, even if the winning counter data for a plurality of winning holes is not "0", the number of payout control commands transmitted to the payout control board P43 in one interrupt is limited to one.
<<Payout command control process>>
In the payout command control process, it is checked whether or not the payout control board P43 has normally received the information regarding the number of payouts. It will happen. Until the command reception status is determined in the payout command control process (it is determined whether the command has been received normally or an error has occurred), the next payout control command transmission in the payout command request process is performed by the payout command request process. And it is temporarily interrupted by the flag data set to ON/OFF respectively in the payout command control process.

(abnormality detection processing)
The anomaly detection process is a process of confirming whether or not an anomaly has occurred based on information from a sensor provided for fraud detection in the premised pachinko game machine P. FIG. (Step 2032)
More specifically, regarding the input of sensors such as the vibration sensor P72, the magnetic sensor P73, the radio wave detection sensor P74, and the frame opening sensor P131, the occurrence of an abnormality is detected based on the input information generated in the input port confirmation process (step 2004). This is the process of determining whether or not the In addition to the various sensors, it also has a removed harness for electrical connection, a short circuit on wiring, etc., as detection targets.

Then, when there is abnormal data for any of the determination information, after storing the corresponding error flag to be turned on, a command for notifying the error information is set as the effect control command for the effect control board P41. do.

(Sensor detection judgment processing)
In the sensor detection determination process, the period during which sensor or switch detection was continuously performed is determined from the sensor or switch detection data (level data) generated in the input port confirmation process (step 2004), and processing is performed. This is processing for establishing a flag. (Step 2034)
In the sensor detection determination process, when the level data of the target sensor and switch detection data information is ON, the data for counting the continuous ON input period of the corresponding switch is incremented and updated, and various processes are executed. It is determined whether or not a start condition is satisfied, and if the condition is satisfied, a process corresponding to the switch to be monitored is executed. When the monitored switch is no longer ON data, the data counting the continuous input period is initialized (updated to "0").

For example, if the winning hole detection switch provided in the winning hole continuously detects that the switch is in the ON state, it is determined that the ball clogging has occurred, and the error state is controlled and produced. Processing of setting command information for performing error notification to the effect control board P41 as a control command, and generation and output request of signal data for notifying the occurrence of an error to an external device (hall computer, etc.).

Switches to be detected in this process include a touch sensor switch provided on the steering wheel P204 and a switch for fraud detection. It also targets sensors that require on-data input for a certain period of time.

(Game state display processing)
The game state display process is a process of generating lighting data for displaying information about the progress of the game on the main control display device P50. Although the name is display processing, output of display contents to the main control display device P50 is performed not by this processing but by LED output processing described later. (Step 2036)
In the premised pachinko game machine P, as an example, an error indicator light (status indicator light P55) indicating that it is in an error state, a special symbol hold indicator light (special figure 1 hold indicator light) that displays the number of reservations related to the special symbol lottery P61, special figure 2 reservation indicator light P62), normal design reservation indicator light P63 that displays the number of reservations related to the normal design lottery, etc. are generated, and the lighting data (lighting pattern) is generated and output in the LED output process. Store.

In addition, in the game state display process, when blinking display is required for the LED indicator lights whose lighting is controlled, the lighting pattern switching process is performed by updating the display switching counter for the corresponding LED and comparing the counter value with the threshold value. done. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine P, which is the premise, the number of pending special symbol lotteries can be held up to four, but two LED indicator lights constitute a special symbol holding indicator light (special figure 1 pending indicator light P61 , Two LEDs are provided for each of the special figure 2 pending indicator lights P62), so if there are 3 or more pending numbers, at least 1 LED is not a continuous lighting display, but a blinking display. It is designed to do so.

(output port output processing)
The output port output process is a process of setting to transmit a signal related to a game operation to an electric accessory, which is an operation device on the game board P5 connected to the main control board P40, or to the payout control board P43. (Step 2038)
More specifically, during normal symbol control processing or during special electric auditors control processing, when the operation pattern of normal electric auditors or special electric auditors is set, by processing during output port output processing, normal electric Signal data for opening (or closing) each electric accessory is output to the accessory driving means P71 and the special electric accessory driving means P72 (solenoids in the pachinko game machine).

Also, to the payout control board P43, a control signal (shooting permission signal) for permitting or prohibiting the shooting of the game ball based on the player's handle operation is generated by the output port output process and output. The output content of the launch permission signal is set according to the state of communication with the payout control board P43 and the occurrence of an error that requires the game to be stopped.

(Production control command transmission process)
The performance control command transmission process is a process of outputting a performance control command to the performance control board P41. It is a specification for transmission (step 2040). Regarding the setting of the effect control command to be transmitted, it is set (set) in a predetermined storage area as an untransmitted effect control command during other processing.

In the premised pachinko game machine P, a storage area called a ring buffer, which cyclically refers to a storage destination, is used as an area for storing unsent effect control commands. In the storage area called the ring buffer, in the next process called "write pointer" and "read pointer", which are updated by each process of writing (setting) the effect control command and reading (sending) the effect control command It is a specification to execute writing and reading of the effect control command using information for calculating the address of the storage area where the command is written and the address of the storage area where the command is read.

Also, in the pachinko game machine P, the configuration of the effect control command is composed of two data, MODE data indicating the type of the command and EVENT data indicating the content of the command.

Returning to the description of the specific processing contents of the effect control command transmission processing, the description will be given. In the performance control command transmission process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the information of the write pointer and the read pointer match, and if they match, it is determined that there is no performance control command to be transmitted, and the processing ends. On the other hand, when the data of the write pointer and the data of the read pointer do not match, it is determined that there is an effect control command to be transmitted, and the process proceeds to the next process.

When it is determined that there is a performance control command to be sent, MODE data and EVENT data are called from the address of the storage area of the main control board P40 calculated from the data of the read pointer, and temporarily stored in the register in the CPU of the main control board P40. After storing and clearing the effect control command in the read destination ring buffer, the value of the read pointer is updated to the value used in the next process.

As effect control commands, MODE data and EVENT data stored in the register of the main control board P40 are transmitted P41 to the effect control board in order. First, the MODE data is set to the effect command output port which is an output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board P41, and the strobe signal for causing the effect control board P41 to perform the reading operation is output. The main control board P40 will subsequently output the EVENT data, but in order to ensure a sufficient period until the effect control board P41 receives the MODE data, after performing processing with a waiting time of 26 μs, the MODE data As in the case of transmission, setting of the EVENT data to the output port and output of the strobe signal are performed. When the strobe signal is confirmed, the performance control board P41 generates a performance control command reception interrupt and receives the performance control command transmitted from the main control board P40.

(external information output processing)
In the external information output process, the external information output terminal 77 outputs, as a signal, information related to the game status and information related to security, such as the occurrence of an error, to an external device (data counter or hall computer) connected to the premised pachinko game machine P. (step 2042). The signal output from the external information output terminal 77 is output based on the data set to the output port of the main control board P40, and when a signal output trigger occurs, it transmits a pulse signal that is ON potential for a certain period. Others continue to output an on-potential until a condition for terminating signal output is satisfied.

In the external information output process, first, a signal regarding the game state is generated. As a signal related to the game state, in order to be able to identify the type of the specific game state, in the premise pachinko game machine P, the operating state (probability state) of the probability variation function and the operating state (base state) of the electric chew support function By referring to the corresponding information and the information indicating that the special game is in progress (big win or small win), external output data is output so that the corresponding data is transmitted when each game state is controlled. Update. Note that depending on the specifications of the game machine, the output signal is generated based on information indicating whether or not there is a variable time reduction function, or information indicating that a particular type of jackpot is being won. There may be cases.

As an output signal output in the external information output process, not only a signal relating to the game state but also information based on the occurrence of a predetermined game result is output. For example, the variable display of the special pattern is executed, a signal (also referred to as a "fixed pattern signal") that is transmitted each time it is displayed stopped, and the starting port switch (special 1 starting port switch P712, special 2 starting port switch 722) or the big winning opening switch P752, or every time a game ball is detected entering each winning opening, or the payout of winning balls based on the winning balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). Each time, data is set in the external output data, and there is a signal that is transmitted to the external device. These signals are mainly composed of pulse signals, and a signal of 1 is transmitted as a pulse signal with a continuous ON potential of 128 ms. After the output of the pulse signal is finished, the pulse signal is output again after outputting an off-potential for a certain period of time.

In the external signal output process, the data in the storage area storing the error flag as a result of the confirmation in the abnormality detection process (step 2032) and comparison data for confirming whether or not an error requiring security notification has occurred. are calculated and compared, and if it is determined that a security signal needs to be output, the output data to be set to the output port is updated so as to turn on the bit corresponding to the security signal in the external output data.

(LED output processing)
The LED output process is a process for outputting data indicating a lighting pattern to a plurality of LEDs constituting the main control display device P50, causing the LEDs to emit light, and displaying the game progress and game status. (Step 2044)
The LEDs that make up the main control display device P50 are the first special symbol display device P51 (8 LEDs), the second special symbol display device P52 (8 LEDs), the first special symbol holding indicator light P61 (2 LEDs), the second Special symbol holding indicator P62 (2 LEDs), normal symbol display device P53 (2 LEDs), normal symbol holding indicator P63 (2 LEDs), round indicator P54, status indicator P55, right-handed indicator (total It has a total of 32 LED display units (8 LEDs).

In addition, the state indicator light P55 is a collective representation of indicator lights related to a plurality of game states, and in detail, a special figure probability variation indicator light indicating whether the probability variation function is operating or not, and the operation of the normal symbol probability variation function It refers to indicator lights such as the normal map probability indicator light that indicates the presence or absence (whether or not the electric chew support function is activated), and the error indicator light that indicates the error state.

In the LED output process, 1 byte of the lighting data for the display section of the main control display device is set to the output port for each interrupt processing to light the main control display device P50, and the main control display device P50 is updated for each interrupt processing. LEDs of the main control display device P50 to be lit by this interruption are selected based on the value of the digit counter, lighting pattern data corresponding to the gaming situation is selected, and set as display data to control the lighting of each LED. It's like

That is, in the premised pachinko game machine P, the main control display device P50 is used for 32 LEDs, and the main control display device P50 is operated by a dynamic lighting method in which lighting data is output in order using at least four interrupt processes. controlling.

In addition, in the LED output process, in addition to the LED display to be visually recognized by the player as the main control display device P50, lighting control is performed only when the game stop flag is in a setting change state, a setting confirmation state, or an unrecoverable error state. It also controls the lighting of the LED display.

Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine P on which the assumption is made, if the game stop flag stores a flag indicating some kind of game stop state, the setting of the lighting pattern data for the main control display device P50 is omitted. , during setting change, during setting confirmation, and during an unrecoverable error, the LEDs constituting the main control display device are all extinguished. As a modification, when the game stop flag is set, light emission may be displayed using a fixed lighting pattern set for each state. For example, the main control display device P50 may be configured to light up all the LEDs constituting the .

(Outside area control processing)
Out-of-area control processing includes test signal output processing for outputting signals used for testing pachinko gaming machines (processing for outputting signals used for testing pachinko gaming machines) and performance display device display. It is configured by a process for controlling (step 2046). The meaning of "outside the area" is that it is a process executed by a program in a storage area that is not included in the calculation of the capacity of the program storage area stipulated in the pachinko game machine rules.

In the test signal output process, a process of setting information relating to the game result and game state to the output port from the test terminal P78 of the pachinko game machine P to an external test device is performed. In the performance display process, the game state is confirmed, the number of out balls and the ratio (base) of the number of out balls and the number of prize balls are calculated, updated as display data, and displayed on the performance display device P59. This is the process of outputting.

[Special design lottery]
Next, the special symbol lottery executed by the CPU of the main control board P40 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 to 14. FIG. The "special symbol lottery" is mainly composed of "win/fail lottery", "hit symbol lottery", and "fluctuation pattern lottery".

(Lottery lottery)
The "win or fail lottery" is a lottery that determines whether or not the special electric accessory P755 will be activated based on the result of the executed special symbol lottery. , "big win", "minor win", or "lose". Depending on the specifications of the pachinko game machine P, some machines do not have a "small win" as a lottery result of the lottery. In addition, when configured to have the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it has a "small hit" as the lottery result of the win or lose lottery for one special symbol, and the lottery result of the other win or fail lottery "small hit". It may be configured so as not to have "hit".

Win/fail lottery uses a random number called a "win/fail random number" out of the random numbers acquired and stored when a game ball enters the starting port (first starting winning port P711, second starting winning port P721, etc.). lottery. In the premised pachinko game machine P, the range of possible random numbers (random number range) of the success/fail random number is 65536 from "0" to "65535", which is composed of so-called 2-byte random numbers. When a lottery is performed, the result of the lottery is determined by comparing the value of this random number with a lottery table (called a "lottery table") used for the lottery according to the game state and set values. process.

FIG. 10 illustrates several lottery tables used for lottery. FIG. 10(A) shows a winning/failing lottery table in a setting value of "1" and a low probability state, and FIG. 10(B) shows a winning/failing lottery table in a setting value of "1" and a high probability state. (C) and (D) of FIG. 10 respectively show win/fail lottery tables in a low probability state and a high probability state when the set value is "6".

For example, in the situation of executing the lottery lottery using the lottery table of FIG. Assuming that the numerical value is "1500", the flow of the lottery will be explained.

First, it is determined whether or not it belongs to the jackpot random number range ("0" to "327") as the result of the first lottery. Specifically, the process of subtracting the random number value range "328" of the big hit to be determined from the random number value "1500" of the hit/fail random number of this time is performed. At this time, the result of the subtraction is "1172", which is not a negative value. Therefore, it is determined that the hit/fail random number of this time does not belong to the big hit random number range.

As a subsequent process, the random number value "1172" after the calculation of the previous big hit judgment is compared with the random number range ("328" to "65370") as the determination area for the success or failure lottery result of the success or failure lottery table. . More specifically, the random value range "65043" to be determined is subtracted from the primary data "1172" of the hit/fail random number. At this time, since the calculation result is a negative value, information corresponding to the result of "lost" is stored as the result of the lottery.

Hypothetically, if a special symbol lottery is performed in a high probability state with respect to this random number "1500", the lottery will be made on the win/fail lottery table shown in FIG. Determine whether it belongs to the range (“0” to “1639”). At this time, the result of the comparison operation (subtraction) between the hit/fail random number and the random value range is a negative value, so the result of the hit/fail lottery is determined to be a "big win".

The pachinko machine P, which is the premise, adopts a method of judging the lottery result by sequentially comparing the data obtained as random numbers and the random number range according to the lottery result of the lottery table. The same lottery method is adopted for the winning pattern lottery and the fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. In addition, the lottery method is not limited to the above example, and a method of directly determining whether or not the obtained random number matches the random number that will be the big hit may be adopted. may be employed.

(Hit design lottery)
"Hit symbol lottery" receives the lottery result of the special symbol lottery described above, the control contents related to the operation of the subsequent special electric accessory P755, and the lottery table of the fluctuation pattern lottery described later (see FIGS. 12 to 14) ) is the process of determining the stop display design of the special design as the lottery result necessary for switching.

FIG. 11 shows a jackpot pattern lottery table (see FIG. 11A) used in the winning pattern lottery when the lottery result is "big hit", and when the lottery result is "small hit". , a small winning symbol lottery table (see FIG. 11 (B)) used in the winning symbol lottery, and a losing symbol lottery table (Fig. 11 ( C)) is shown.

The "symbol random number" used in the winning symbol lottery has a random value range of "1000" ("0" to "999"). 0” to “3”, and the lower 1 byte is represented by “0” to “255”.

To explain the winning symbol lottery with a specific example, for example, when the winning lottery result is a big hit, the first special when the symbol random number is "400" (the upper byte is "1" and the lower byte is "144"). In the case of the winning pattern lottery for the pattern, using the lottery table of the upper 1 byte "1" shown in FIG. is obtained as a result of the lottery, and when the special symbols are changed and displayed, the "5R probability variation 2" symbol is the first special symbol display device P51 (in the case of the second special symbol lottery, the second special symbol display device P52) is stopped.

Then, when the "5R probability variation 2" symbol is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display device P51, the jackpot game corresponding to the "5R probability variation 2" symbol is executed. At this time, when "5R probability variation 2" is displayed as a stop display symbol on the first special symbol display device, and when "5R probability variation 1" is displayed as a stop display symbol, each of the 5 rounds of the jackpot game. The content of the round game (opening pattern and opening time of the big winning hole P751, etc.) may be varied based on the stop display pattern, and control may be performed to vary the control content in the specific game state that shifts after the jackpot game. It is possible. These jackpot games and control assignments in the specific game state are appropriately determined in order to realize game performance according to the specifications of each pachinko game machine P, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine P, which is the premise, the lottery shown in FIG. After determining the type of jackpot such as 5R probability variable 2", the type of jackpot is determined by performing another lottery from a plurality of patterns to determine the stop display pattern for executing the jackpot of the corresponding type. , and determination of the symbols to be displayed to be stopped, and the winning symbol lottery may be executed in two stages.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine P as a premise, as shown in FIG. , the types of winning symbols that can be determined are different. More specifically, in the premised pachinko gaming machine P, the possibility of determining "10R probability variation 5" to "10R probability variation 8" is increasing in the second special symbol jackpot, and the first special symbol It can be said that it is easier to win a big win with a large number of rounds than a winning symbol lottery, and it is easy to win a big win that shifts to a high probability / high base state as a specific game state.

FIG. 11B illustrates a small winning symbol lottery table. The small winning symbol lottery table is a table referred to in the winning symbol lottery when the result of the special symbol lottery success or failure lottery is "small win", and the lottery method is the above-mentioned big winning symbol lottery table. is similar to

In the small winning symbol lottery table shown in FIG. 11 (B), most of them are winning the "small winning 1" symbol, and when the second special symbol lottery result is "small winning". , a "small hit 2" can be determined. It should be noted that one type of small winning pattern may be used, or three or more types of patterns may be determined.

As an example of the purpose of providing a plurality of small winning symbols like the pachinko game machine P that is the premise, the number of game balls that can be obtained by simply changing the opening mode of the big winning opening P751 during the small winning game For example, in a pachinko game machine P that adopts a small win V as a game machine specification (spec), to separate a small win game that is easy to win a V in a specific area and a small win game that makes it difficult to win a V. The purpose is to execute a mode such as differentiating the small winning patterns and differentiating the small winning patterns in order to separate the type of the specific game to be shifted after the execution of the big winning game after winning the V prize.

FIG. 11(C) illustrates a lost symbol lottery table. The lost symbol lottery table is a table referred to in the winning symbol lottery when the result of the special symbol lottery lottery is "lost", and the method of lottery is the jackpot symbol lottery described above with respect to the first special symbol. It is the same as the time of the table, and has a different method for the second special symbol.

More specifically, FIG. 11(C) shows only the winning symbol lottery table for the first special symbol. Only in this case, lottery processing is performed, and either "lose 1" or "lose 2" is determined as the stop display symbol.

The "lost 2" pattern is a winning design with a probability of about 6.4% when the 1st special pattern is lost. A special lottery table (not shown) is referred to to facilitate determination of the variation pattern (variation time). For this reason, "losing 2" may be referred to as "reaching loosing pattern" or the like.

In addition, the pachinko game machine P, which is the premise, does not have a winning symbol lottery table for the second special symbol, and is designed to determine a winning symbol of 1 regardless of the random number of symbols. The table comparison process itself is omitted, and one missing pattern is stored. It should be noted that it is also possible to use a lottery table that always wins one symbol so that a winning symbol is won.

(Variation pattern lottery)
The "fluctuation pattern lottery" is a process of randomly determining the fluctuation display time until the stop display symbol, which is the lottery result of the special symbol, is stopped and displayed. In the premised pachinko game machine P, a special pattern lottery is used as the performance time required for notifying the performance display device P80 whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, and what the type of the jackpot is in the case of a big win. is determined using a variation pattern table, which will be described later.

FIG. 12 mainly shows a normal game state (low probability/low base medium) and a low base state (non-electric chew support state), that is, in the premise pachinko game machine P, a game ball is shot to the left area P501L of the game board. It represents the “low base medium fluctuation pattern lottery table” in which it is recommended that

The "ID" shown in FIG. 12 represents information stored as a result of the variation pattern lottery, and the "variation pattern" is displayed on the effect display device P80 when the same ID is won. It shows a representative example of the mode of production of variation. "Variation time" is the variation display time value of the special symbol in the target variation pattern lottery result (variation pattern ID), and represents the time from when the special symbol is variably displayed to when it is stopped.

"Holding 1 fluctuation" to "Holding 4 fluctuation" in FIG. Then, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol) is N, the fluctuation pattern lottery is executed using the fluctuation pattern table of "Hold N fluctuation". That is, the variation pattern lottery for the first special symbols in the low base state is configured to vary the variation pattern table to be used depending on the number of reservations. It should be noted that, when the game ball enters the start winning hole in the state where there is no suspension, it is temporarily stored as suspension for processing, so the variation pattern lottery is executed using the variation pattern table of "Hold 1 variation". be.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern lottery corresponding to the second special symbol is independent of the number of reservations, and is configured to use a common lottery table regardless of the number of reservations. It should be noted that, although not shown, as a result of the pattern lottery, if "missing 2 (reaching lost pattern)" is determined, even if it is a variation pattern lottery of the first special symbol, 1 variation that does not depend on the number of reservations It is configured to perform a variation pattern lottery using a pattern table (fluctuation pattern table for loss 2).

"10R probability variation", "5R probability variation", "10R normal", and "5R normal" in FIG. is a "big hit", and represents that the lottery is performed by appropriately selecting the variation pattern table according to which symbol the symbol lottery result is. In FIG. 12, since the second special symbol is not the subject of the game in the low base state, the big hit variation pattern table is expressed so as to be determined in a form independent of the big hit symbol, but the big hit of the second special symbol is also expressed. , and may have a plurality of patterns according to the type of the jackpot.

Here, a specific example of the variation pattern lottery in the low base state will be described with reference to FIG. As a specific example, it is a lottery of the first special symbol, the situation where the variation pattern random number is "30000" and the number of pending balls at the start of variation is 3 (situation where the number of pending is 2 after the start of variation). I will explain the situation where the winning or losing lottery result and the winning symbol lottery are "lose 1".

First, since the number of reservations at the start of fluctuation is "3", the fluctuation pattern table of "maintain 3 fluctuation" is used. The lottery process compares (subtracts) the variation pattern random number and the random number range corresponding to the variation pattern ID of each lottery result, similarly to the lottery process in the winning lottery described above, and determines whether the random number belongs to the same range. do. By performing this process, at the timing of normal fluctuation B of ID "2", the result of repeating the comparison operation between the fluctuation pattern random number and the random value range becomes a negative value, and the same ID is determined as a fluctuation pattern lottery, special After the variation display for 7 seconds is performed as the symbol variation display, the missing symbol 1 is displayed on the first special symbol display device P51.

Next, the fluctuation pattern table in the high base state will be explained using FIG. The configuration of the variation pattern table in the high base state has a configuration that is the same as the variation pattern table in the low base state shown in FIG. It is constructed so as to have a table and a table for each jackpot pattern at the time of jackpot. Although FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are configured so that many fluctuation patterns can be determined in common, this is also for the purpose of simplifying the explanation, and is determined by the low base state and the high base state. It is also possible to configure such that the variation patterns overlap only a few times or do not overlap at all.

In addition, as a feature of the fluctuation pattern table in the high base state, the lottery result of the second special symbol "H3 fluctuation" and "H4 fluctuation" at the time of loss is the shortest fluctuation time of the pachinko game machine P that is assumed. A 2-second variation (variation pattern ID “12”) is configured to be determinable.

Furthermore, as a characteristic point of the variation pattern in the high base state, the 10-second variation of the variation pattern ID "4" is always determined for the lottery of the first special symbol. The reason for configuring the first special symbol with a variation of 10 seconds is that the player's profit in the case of a big hit is large in the big hit symbol lottery table shown in FIG. This is due to the fact that there are many jackpot patterns that shift to the probability fluctuation state as the specific game state), and by performing a large number of variable displays corresponding to the second special pattern with priority, the jackpot that is more advantageous to the player. is intended to make it possible to obtain In addition, even if there is almost no difference in the degree of advantage between the first special symbol and the second special symbol jackpot game, the first special symbol is based on the fact that the second special symbol priority digestion control is adopted. It is easy to hold the hold established in the normal game state (low base state) until the end of the specific game state (high base state), which is an advantageous state, to avoid the variable display. Another object is to avoid requiring a large amount of game balls to cause the first special symbol hold in the low base state, relative to the amount of game balls used to generate the special symbol hold.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a special table for a limited period, representing a special variation pattern table that is referred to during a specific period. In FIG. 14, as an example of a special variation pattern table provided in the pachinko game machine P as a premise, special variation pattern tables for three periods are comprehensively described.

More specifically, FIG. 14 shows the period from the 1st to the 4th fluctuation after the big hit (so-called "retained ream" (retained ream), which is a big hit with 4 holds that exist at the time of the big win). period), and the reach variation of 55 seconds, which is referred to in the n-th to m-th variation after the big hit, is likely to be selected. Referred to in the high frequency reach table (IDs "52", "53", "54", "72") and the last variable display in the high base state, the "result effect" described later is mainly executed. It is shown that a different "result variation table" (for IDs "55" and "73") is provided in the premise pachinko game machine P.

Such a special variation pattern table that is referenced for a limited period of time is called a "special variation pattern table" or a "limited frequency (pattern table)".

In the premise pachinko game machine P, the reference period of the limited frequency pattern table can be referred to during a predetermined period after the jackpot game (operation of the special electric role product, in other words, operation of the role product continuous operation device). is doing. Regarding these reference periods, it is possible to change whether or not to refer to them depending on the type of jackpot (jackpot pattern). It is also possible to configure them differently. What kind of special variation pattern table to refer to in what situation can be appropriately set for each pachinko game machine, and the details are not limited to the examples, and if necessary, the details can be explained in a separate description. and

Next, the control of the effect control board P41 that performs control related to the effect operation in the pachinko game machine P, which is the premise, will be described. The operation control of the performance control board P41 is less restricted in the model test of the game machine, and has a higher degree of freedom in design than the control of the main control board P40, so it will be explained in the following explanation. It is not limited only to the processing, and the timing at which the processing is performed can also be changed as appropriate.

[Power-on processing of production control board to main loop processing]
In the premise pachinko game machine P, power-on processing (step 4000) is executed in the CPU of the effect control board P41 when the power of the game machine is turned on. Here, details of power-on processing of the effect control board P41 will be described with reference to FIG.

When the power-on process (step 4000) is started in the effect control board P41 of the pachinko game machine P as a premise, the initial setting process relating to the operation of the CPU, which is the arithmetic device provided on the effect control board P41, is performed. (Step 4002). The initial setting process is to appropriately perform settings necessary for the operation of the CPU thereafter, and details thereof will be omitted. There is a time lag between the completion of the power-on processing (Fig. 7) and the power-on processing of the effect control board (Fig. 15). Since there is a risk of deviation, in the initial processing of the effect control board P41 at the time of power failure recovery, the effect information etc. are often initialized so that the effect that was being executed before the power failure is not executed ("effect called “control board reset” and “sub-reset”).

(Main loop of production control board)
In the premise pachinko game machine P, the main loop process is performed after the initial setting process. In the premised pachinko game machine P, the image control board P42 connected to the effect display device P80 (image display device) is set so that the cycle (frame) for drawing the effect image is drawn 30 times per second. Since the cycle is set to approximately 33 ms (30 FPS), the main loop processing loop is performed once at a cycle of 16 ms, which is approximately half the cycle (steps 4002 to 4016).

In the main loop processing of the effect control board P41, clear processing of the watchdog timer for detecting runaway of the CPU is first performed (step 4004).

Subsequently, a process of updating the effect control random number data (step 4006) is performed, and various effect control random numbers used when an opportunity to execute the effect lottery occurs are updated.

Next, input port monitoring processing is executed (step 4008). The pachinko game machine P, which is the premise, is designed to monitor the input port even during the interrupt processing of the effect control board P41, which will be described later. Therefore, monitoring of inputs such as switches, which are necessary monitoring objects in the system, is limited, and monitoring of inputs such as sensors necessary for controlling the effect of the effect movable accessory P560 is omitted. As a modified example, sensors to be monitored for performance may be checked in the input port monitoring process in the main loop process.

The contents of the input port monitoring process are the same as the input port confirmation process of the main control board, from the input data of various sensors, level data is generated and stored, and rising (falling) data is stored. be done.

Subsequently, the effect control board P41 performs effect device control processing (step 4010), and executes control related to effect operations other than the effect display device P80 (image display). The production devices controlled in this process include lamps P82 ("board lamp (P550)" and "frame lamp (P350)"), speakers P83 (upper speaker P370, lower speaker 141), production movable accessories P560, and the like. An effect operation command corresponding to the content of the effect decided to be executed by a process such as the effect control process (step 4012), which will be described later, is transmitted to each effect device to execute the effect operation.

This is because the output of the effect operation commands to various effect devices in the effect device control process (step 4010) must be executed (started) in synchronization with the effect image displayed on the effect display device P80 (image display device). , the signal transmitted at regular intervals from the image control board P42 controlling the effect display device P80 to the effect control board P41 or the signal for forcibly synchronizing is received (the input port monitoring process described above). ), it synchronizes with the effect switching timing of the effect display device P80, and outputs the effect operation command to various effect devices.

In addition, regarding the operation control of the effect movable accessory P560 among the effect devices, it is necessary to control the driving means of the effect movable accessory P560 in a shorter period, so the effect set in this process Regarding the operation pattern of the effect movable accessory P560 to be executed by the operation command, sensor monitoring and operation switching are executed even during an interrupt process (see FIG. 16) of the effect control board P41, which will be described later.

Next, the effect control processing (step 4012) executed in the main loop processing of the effect control board P41 will be described. Effect control processing is based on the result of analyzing the effect control command received from the main control board P40 in the effect control command analysis process to be described later, and the information of the received effect control command itself (such as the lottery result ID of the special symbol lottery) ), input port monitoring processing (step 4008), interrupt processing (FIG. 16), etc., based on the flags established during other processing, lottery or selection processing to determine the contents of the presentation to be executed by various presentation devices. is.

The effect control process selects the effect determination process to be executed based on each flag information and command analysis information, and calls and executes the corresponding effect determination submodule process. As an example of the production content determined here, the process of determining the variation production corresponding to the variation of one special symbol based on the command (win/fail command, symbol command, variation pattern command) related to the execution result of the special symbol lottery (processing to determine the content of notices, reach, and decorative patterns to be stopped), and pre-reading performance (" Based on the information sent as a production control command when executing a pre-reading lottery process that determines whether or not to execute a special game (big hit or small hit), the content of the production during the special game is determined. There is a special game effect content determination process and the like.

In addition, the effect control process is not only the process for the effect control command transmitted from the main control board P40, but also the determination process of the error display content when an error is detected by the effect control board P41 (error transmitted from the main control board). (including determination processing of error display content based on information), adjustment of the volume output from the speaker P83 based on the player's input operation such as the effect button P381 and the cross key P383 which are the effect operation means P81, and the lamp P82 It also executes the determination of the effect contents such as the light amount adjustment for changing the light emission luminance of the display and the customization of the effect contents and the effect content determination tendency.

It should be noted that the processing for determining the contents of various effects performed in the sub-module processing called in the effect control process is often subject to the invention, since the specifications unique to each gaming machine are often used. When the pachinko game machine P executes a characteristic process, the details will be explained in the explanation of the embodiment of the pachinko game machine P which is the object of the invention.

Returning to the description of the main loop processing of the effect control board, the effect control command analysis processing (step 4014) will be described as the last processing of the main loop processing.

The effect control command analysis process is based on the information stored as the effect control command transmitted from the main control board P40. and set flags. In this process, it is necessary to determine the processing contents according to the command transmitted from the main control board P40. process is executed.

Since there is a possibility that one command (MODE data and EVENT data) will be transmitted for each interrupt processing (every 4 ms) of the main control board P40, the effect control command can Until the period (16 ms) of the main loop processing of the substrate P41 elapses, the analysis of the effect control command is repeatedly executed as long as it can be processed (step 4016).

[Interrupt processing of production control board]
Next, the interrupt processing executed in the CPU of the effect control board P41 will be described. Unlike the interrupt processing of the main control board, the interrupt processing in the effect control board P41 has a plurality of interrupt processing started with different execution triggers (see FIGS. 16(A) and (B)). In addition, priority is set for these multiple interrupt processes, and if an interrupt with a higher priority occurs, even if the interrupt process is being executed, the higher interrupt process will be executed. controlled by In this description, the production control timer interrupt processing (FIG. 16(A)) and the production control command reception interrupt (FIG. 16(B)) will be described as representatives.

(Production control timer interrupt processing)
Effect control timer interrupt processing (FIG. 16(A)) is interrupt processing executed at a 1 ms cycle in the CPU of the effect control board P41.

Port input/output processing (step 5002) is input from the input port of the effect control board P41 to the sensor provided for detecting the position of the effect movable accessory P560 and other sensors (input sensor of the effect operation means P81). From the output port, the drive means (solenoid, stepping motor, etc.) of the movable accessory P560 is driven according to the operation pattern set in the production device control process. A process for outputting a signal is executed. Also, when data is output from the output port, the data in the counter (storage area) for counting the number of times of output is updated if necessary.

The timer update process (step 5004) is a process of subtracting or adding a timer for measuring the switching timing of the effect operation. When the update processing for each timer is completed, a comparison operation is performed with a comparison value, and it is determined whether or not the switching condition for the performance operation has occurred, and information necessary for determining the content of the performance in the performance control processing (step 4012) A process for storing the flag in the storage area is performed.

The sensor monitoring process (step 5006) is based on sensor detection data generated in the port input/output process to obtain sensor detection information related to the switching of the effect operation, such as whether or not the condition for switching the effect operation of the effect movable accessory P560 is met. is determined, and processing for switching the operation pattern table is performed, and processing for setting a condition flag for determining the content of the performance in the performance control processing (step 4012) is performed.

The effect button monitoring process (step 5008) is a process for judging whether or not the effect switching condition is established based on the inputs of the effect button P381, the lever P382, the cross key P383, etc., which are the effect operation means P81. In the effect button monitoring process, the level data indicating the input state of each input device generated in the port input/output process (step 5002) and the rising data (data indicating that the level data has changed from OFF last time to ON this time) are used to generate effects. It determines whether or not the operating means P81 is operated and how it is operated.

For example, when start-up data is generated as input information for the effect operating means P81, it is assumed that the player has operated the effect operating means P81, and information such as a flag for executing the corresponding effect is stored. . In addition, if the input is judged only by the rise data, there is a possibility that the effect operation will be switched due to erroneous detection due to electrical noise. It may be determined that the player's operation (sometimes expressed as "single push (single pull) operation" or "single blow operation") on the effect operation means P81 is triggered by the continuation.

Further, when the ON input level data is continuously detected 500 times, that is, when it is determined that the effect operation means P81 has been operated for 0.5 seconds, it is determined as a "long press (long draw)" operation, It is configured to handle as a special operation. In addition, the falling data (data indicating that the level data has changed from the previous ON to the current OFF) may be electrically detected as noise when judging whether or not there is a "long press (long pull)" operation. , In this case as well, similar to the measures to prevent false detection described above, after detection of falling data, based on the detection of input of level data (off data) multiple times, input of "long press (long draw)" operation It is also possible to determine the end.

Then, in the premised pachinko game machine P, depending on the content of the effect being executed, the effect operation means is executed once at a constant cycle (for example, every 0.3 seconds) by executing the "long press" operation on the effect button P381. It is possible to repeat the processing that assumes that there is a "single press (single pull)" input operation on P81. Execution of repetitive processing assuming that a "single-press" operation has been performed is called an "automatic repeated-press" operation. It should be noted that the "automatic repeated hitting" operation is not limited to the operation content illustrated, but by operating a plurality of effect operation means P81 at the same time or by turning on and off a DIP switch provided as a switch different from the effect button, It is also possible to adopt a method of assuming that the "automatic repeated hitting" operation has been executed based on the input of the effect button P381.

Note that the input to the effect operation means P81 has a period treated as a valid operation (“operation valid period”) and a period treated as an invalid operation (“operation invalid period”) depending on the execution status of the effect.

Multi-task processing (step 5010), depending on the value of the task counter (updated between the value "0" ~ "15") that is updated each time the effect control timer interrupt process is executed, effect control generated this time This is a process performed by changing the contents of the process to be executed during the timer interrupt process. The task counter is configured to circulate at a cycle of 16 ms, and the processing for each counter value is executed substantially in synchronization with one cycle of the main loop processing. As an example of processing in each task, whether or not the operation of the image control board P42 can be executed is determined based on a signal (input information is generated by port input/output processing) transmitted from the image control board P42, and the image is displayed. A process of monitoring the operation status of the control board P42 is performed.

The image control command transmission process (step 5012) sends an image control command ("inter-sub command") to the CPU of the image control board P42 so as to execute an image display corresponding to the content of the effect determined in the effect control process P41. ) to the CPU of the image control board P42. Although the image control board P42 and the performance control board P41 may be configured by the same board, they are referred to as the image control board P42 for the sake of convenience in this specification.

In the premised pachinko game machine P, the effect control board P41 consists of a first command indicating the type of display content and a second command designating the pattern of the display content as the image control command. It is configured to send.

In addition, the pachinko game machine P, which is assumed, is configured to transmit image control commands in the effect control timer interrupt process. It is also possible to configure such that transmission and reception are performed by providing interrupt processing.

(Production control command reception interrupt)
In the effect control command reception interrupt (FIG. 16(B)), a strobe signal is output in the effect control command transmission process (step 2040) in the interrupt process (FIG. 9) of the main control board P40, and the strobe signal is transmitted to the effect control board. This is an interrupt process that occurs when P41 receives.

When the effect control command reception interrupt is started, the effect control board P41 reads the effect control command (MODE data or EVENT data) transmitted from the output port of the main control board P40, and updates and stores the temporary buffer data (step 5502, step 5504).

When the update of the temporary buffer data ends, it is determined whether or not the reception of one effect control command (combination of MODE data and EVENT data) has been completed (step 5506). It should be noted that the effect control command transmitted from the main control board P40 has specific bits of "1" and "0" in the 1-byte data.
When updating the temporary buffer data (2-byte data storage area) in step 5504 described above, processing is performed to store the content of the effect control command received this time in the normal lower 1-byte storage area. At this time, if the part of the specific bit in the lower 1-byte storage area of the current temporary buffer data before update indicates that it is MODE data, the storage data of the temporary buffer data is shifted to the upper 1-byte storage area. After that, the EVENT data received this time is stored in the lower 1-byte storage area of the temporary buffer data.

Then, in the determination of completion of reception of the effect control command in step 5506, it is determined whether or not a specific bit in the lower 1 byte of the temporary buffer data is data indicating EVENT data, and it is determined that it is EVENT data. In the case, the reception of the effect control command of 1 is completed (step 5506 YES) and proceeds to the next process, and when it is determined that it is MODE data (step 5506 NO), the transmission of EVENT data from the main control board P40 Until receiving the strobe signal based on, it exits the effect control command reception interrupt, performs other processing and waits.

In step 5506, when it judges that reception of the production|presentation control command was completed, it judges whether the sent production|presentation control command was normal (step 5508). This process is determined, for example, based on whether or not matching data exists in the list data of the effect control commands that can be transmitted from the main control board P40. Then, when it is determined that the command is normal, it is stored in a storage area for storing the effect control command received so as to be analyzed by the effect control command analysis process during the effect control timer interrupt process, In the case of abnormal data, the temporary buffer data is discarded.

[Example of basic image display effects]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20, the basic effects in the premise pachinko game machine P will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing symbol variation display (decorative symbols are stopped and displayed) during normal game (during low probability/low base), and FIG. It is a figure showing the situation where it is. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a state in which a jackpot game is being executed, and FIG. 20 shows a game performance during operation of the electric chew support function during a specific game state (high probability or low probability/high base). It is a diagram of

(Example of production display in normal game state)
《Decorative pattern》
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing symbol variation display (decorative symbols are being stopped and displayed) during normal game (during low probability/low base). Three numbers are displayed in a substantially central area of the screen in such a manner that the player can clearly see them. These three patterns are called "decorative patterns (P801)" (also called "design"), and are dramatic display objects displayed corresponding to the result of the special pattern lottery, and variations in special patterns. The display changes according to the display. Although only numbers are shown in FIG. 17, each number may be displayed with a decoration image such as a character image. Also, in the case where each number is displayed with a decoration image, the display mode of the decoration image and each number may be changed according to the game state. Such a configuration makes it easier for the player to determine the current game state.

The decorative pattern P801 is variably displayed as one effect for one variable display of the special pattern (one special pattern lottery), except when a special effect is performed. Although not shown, when the decorative pattern P801 is variably displayed, the decorative pattern is variably displayed at high speed (transparent display or non-display depending on the case), and animation and production effect images are displayed. By the production called "notice", the production that raises the expectation of acquiring the right of the big hit game is performed.

The decorative pattern P801 shown in FIG. 17 is displayed by scrolling in the vertical direction (from top to bottom) when the variable display is started, and then the left pattern (P801a), the right pattern (P801c), and the middle pattern (P801b) in this order. The stop display symbols determined by the effect control board P41 are stopped and displayed for each symbol row. Generally, when the three decorative patterns P801 are stop-displayed in the same manner (zoroshi), a big hit is reported in a dramatic manner. In addition, while one symbol is displayed in a variable manner, other symbols are displayed. The state in which the right and left symbols are displayed in the same pattern (temporary stop display) is called "reach" ("reach state", "reach state").

The variable display of the decorative pattern P801 is often displayed in a form of scroll display in the vertical direction (from top to bottom), but the form of the variable display is not limited to the vertical direction, and can be scrolled forward and backward using the horizontal direction and depth ( It is also possible to perform a scroll display operation in a diagonal direction, or to perform a rotation operation on the spot without scrolling and to switch the display in order.

Also, the decorative symbol P801 may be stopped and displayed a plurality of times during one time of variable display of the special symbol. At this time, when the stop display is performed a plurality of times, the stop display showing the result of the special lottery is a stop display displayed at the same timing as the stop display pattern of the special pattern is stop-displayed on the special pattern display device. A stop display at a timing other than this is called a "temporary stop (display)." In addition, the stop display of the special symbol and the stop display at the same time may be expressed as "main stop".

When the decorative pattern P801 is temporarily stopped, the decorative pattern P801 is not completely fixed in order to distinguish it from the final stop display of the pattern (main stop). It is configured to rotate, move in directions such as up and down or left and right, and swing around one rotation axis. Such a state may be expressed as "shaking fluctuation" in addition to temporary stop.

After the decorative pattern P801 is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display may be repeated again, and generally, the re-fluctuation from the state where the symbols other than the jackpot pattern are temporarily stopped is called a "pseudo-variation (pseudo-run)" effect. , The re-fluctuation that may change the jackpot pattern that is stopped and displayed after the jackpot pattern is stopped is called "promotion (fluctuation)" effect. In addition, when the promotion performance is executed, it may be configured not to change to a jackpot pattern that is more disadvantageous than the stopped jackpot pattern, or to not change to a losing pattern.

In addition, when the decorative pattern P801 is stopped and displayed, there is a kind of special decorative pattern that is not displayed during normal variable display and is displayed only when a part of the effect is executed. (P804)” (special symbol). The special design has a meaning in each pattern, for example, suggesting that a specific jackpot will be executed, suggesting that the above-mentioned pseudo-fluctuation effect will be performed, or a specific reach effect (reach mode) Examples include those that suggest that the advance notice effect displayed in the case) will be executed. When a special symbol is used, the special symbol may be temporarily stopped as the decorative symbol (middle symbol P801b) to be temporarily stopped at the end. A special symbol may be temporarily stopped as a decorative symbol.
《Simple layout (mini layout)》
At the upper right of the screen, three numbers displayed in the same manner as the decorative pattern P801 are displayed. This design is also called "simple design (P802)"("simpledesign") or "mini design", and shows the lottery result of the special design according to the variable display of the special design, similar to the "decorative design" described above. Displayed as a display object.

Unlike the "decorative design", the simple design P802 (mini design) is different from the "decorative design". In accordance with the display on the display devices P51 and P52, one stop display is always performed for one special symbol lottery.

In addition, the variable display of the simple design P802 may be configured to form the same ready-to-win mode when the decorative pattern P801 described above is in the ready-to-win mode, or to notify the result of the special design lottery. In order to achieve the minimum purpose, it is possible to adopt a simple variable display method such as performing constant display switching until the variable display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed independently of the decorative symbol P801. good.
《Reserved display area》
A pending display area P810 is provided in the lower area of FIG. In the reserved display area P810, a reserved object P811 corresponding to the reserved (random number) corresponding to the unexercised right is displayed as the special symbol lottery right acquired by the player. The example of FIG. 17 shows a state in which three special symbol lottery rights are reserved.

In the example of FIG. 17, the earlier the execution time of the special symbol lottery is (that is, the earlier the hold is), the closer the position is to the center of the lower part of the screen, and the hold display area P810. The display position of the reserved object located on the rightmost side of the screen is called "H1 (display area)", and as it goes to the left side of the screen, it is "H2 (display area)", "H3 (display area)", and "H4 ( display area)”.

Further, in the vicinity of the right side of the reserved display area P810, an object having substantially the same form as the reserved object P811 of the reserved display area P810 is displayed at a higher position and larger in size than the reserved object P811. This display area continues to display the pending display corresponding to the random number value that triggered the current special symbol variable display from the pending display area, and is called the "variable object display area (P812)". . In addition, the object displayed in the variable object display area P812 is called "the variable object (P813)", but it may also be called "the pending display", and is differentiated from the pending object P811 in the pending display area P810. Therefore, the acronym “applicable” is used.

The display mode of the changing object P813 in the changing object display area P812 does not have to be completely the same as that of the suspended object P811. In some cases, the shape may change or disappear (hidden). In addition, the variable object P813 may also be configured so that the display mode can be changed in the same way as the pending display in the pending change look-ahead to be described later (for example, the shape and color of the object change at the timing during the variable display). ).
《Simple hold display》
Two numbers are displayed side by side in the vertical direction at the substantially central position in the height direction on the left side of the screen. These two numbers represent the current number of reserved first special symbols and the number of reserved second special symbols, and are called "simple reservation display (P814)". In the example in FIG. 17, the number of reserved first special symbols is indicated by the numerical value "3" displayed above, and the number of reserved second special symbols is indicated by the numerical value "4" displayed below. .

(Look-ahead effect)
《Pending change lookahead》
Also, in FIG. 17, the reserved object P811 in the H3 display area in the reserved display area P810 is displayed in a manner different from the reserved objects P811 in the H2 and H1 display areas. The premise pachinko game machine P is configured such that the display mode of the 3rd retained object P811 has a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the display mode of the 2nd retained object P811. In this way, the effect of changing the display mode of the pending object P811 and displaying it for a specific pending is called "holding change (prefetching)".

It should be noted that it is not limited to the mode illustrated in FIG. may be changed.

In addition, not limited to "suspension change (prefetch)", when it is determined that the random value stored as suspension is to be executed, the variable display corresponding to the suspension that is the execution target of the production is started. The production that suggests that there is a high possibility that the pending jackpot, which is the target of execution of the production ahead of time, is called the “pre-reading production” (sometimes referred to as the “pre-judgment production”). I'm in.

Then, when executing the "prefetching effect", the hold determined as the hold that is the execution target of the effect may be referred to as "prefetch target hold", "trigger hold", "criminal hold", etc. , The variable display of special symbols based on prefetch target suspension is referred to as "prefetch target variation", "trigger variation", "culprit variation", and the like.

Here, some representative examples that can be adopted in the premise pachinko game machine P are exemplified as "prefetching effect".
《Foreseeing Opportunity》
"Chance eye look-ahead" is the variation display of the decorative symbols P801 until the variation of the look-ahead target variation is started. It is a production that will be done. As an example of the rule of the stopped display mode of the decorative pattern P801 predetermined as the chance eye, (a) when the winning pattern is stopped by combining only the patterns with the same hue of the numerical portion of the decorative pattern, (b) When displayed in a regular stop display mode such as ``1'', ``2'', ``3'', ``5'', ``4'', ``3'', etc. (c) A special number such as "7" or a pattern different from a number such as "first" is stop-displayed as a medium-sized stop display pattern.
《Direction movable role-reading》
"Effective movable accessory look-ahead" reads ahead the effective movable accessory P560 or the frame movable accessory P360 (such as the lever P382 of the premise pachinko game machine P1) provided on the game board P5 or the frame (glass frame P3). This is an effect that makes a lively action from the start of the change until the change display of the target change starts or straddles the look-ahead target change according to the effect operation pattern.
《Zone Transition Look Ahead》
"Zone transition look-ahead" moves to a special production mode (called "zone") in the variable display of special symbols before the look-ahead target variation starts, and until the look-ahead target variation is displayed, special This is a look-ahead effect suggesting that the possibility of a big win is high by executing a notice lottery for executing a notice effect corresponding to a special effect mode. For example, "normal background display -> look-ahead background display -> big hit", or "normal background display -> look-ahead background display -> losing pattern stops and returns to normal background".

(Display example when executing reach effect)
Next, FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a situation in which a ready-to-win effect with a high expectation of a big hit is being performed. As described above, the "reach effect" is a situation in which decorative patterns (left pattern P801a, right pattern P801c) other than one decorative pattern (middle pattern P801b) are displayed in the same manner, and one more pattern is displayed. It means an effect in a state in which it is announced that a big win will be achieved if the game is stopped in the same mode.

In many cases, the pachinko game machine P, which is the premise, has a specification for notifying a big hit by displaying three decorative patterns P801 in the same stop display mode via a ready-to-win effect.

In the example of FIG. 18, the left pattern P801a and the right pattern P801c of the decorative patterns are displayed as "5", and "4", "5", and "6" are displayed as the patterns in the middle pattern row during fluctuation. It shows a situation in which the "4" symbol vibrates violently, and if it switches to "5", it will be a big hit.

Here, in the example of FIG. 18, the left and right decorative symbols "5" are displayed in a smaller size than the decorative symbols P801 during stop display in FIG. The row decorative pattern P801b is displayed in a larger size than the decorative pattern P801 during stop display, and is highlighted. At this time, the decorative symbols displayed in small sizes corresponding to the left symbol P801a and the right symbol P801c may be called "retreat symbol (P803)" or "reach symbol". In the ready-to-win effect, in addition to the example shown in the figure, whether or not a big hit will be announced depending on how the animation of the advance notice effect (ready-to-win effect) displayed with the variable display of the decorative pattern will end. In some cases, the left pattern P801a and the right pattern P801c, which have already been temporarily stopped and displayed, are displayed (or hidden) in a reduced size in the retracted pattern P803 so as to enhance the visibility of the effect that the player wants to pay attention to. ing.

Also, there is a game machine that does not display three decorative symbols P801, and there is also a multi-line reach that simultaneously forms a reach mode of multiple lines, but the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As an exception to the ready-to-win effect, there is a ready-to-win effect called “full-rotation ready-to-win” in which all three decorative symbols P801 are synchronously and variably displayed in the same manner. What is the standard for ready-to-win performance, ``a situation in which decorative symbols other than one decorative symbol are displayed in the same manner, and a state in which it is notified that a big win will occur if one more symbol stops in the same manner''? Depending on the context, a full spin reach is also recognized by those skilled in the art as a reach performance.

Also, in FIG. 18, an "effect setting display area (P850)" is displayed in the lower right area of the screen, and in the example of FIG. 18, a volume setting display P851 is displayed as the effect setting display.

The production setting display area P850 has a volume setting function for adjusting the volume level output from the speaker P83 of the game machine P, a light amount adjustment function for adjusting the emission brightness of the decoration lamp P82 of the game machine P, and a production mode. This is an area for displaying the setting status and change status of the presentation mode change function for changing the type of notice presentation to be called and for changing the frequency of occurrence of notice presentation.

The effect setting display area P850 is not always displayed, but is temporarily displayed when the player performs an operation related to the above-described various effect settings (volume adjustment function, light amount adjustment function, effect mode change function). For example, by operating the cross key P383 in the left/right direction, it is possible to display an effect setting display (volume setting display P851) related to the volume adjustment function shown in FIG. In the situation of FIG. 18, when the player further operates the right button of the cross key P383, the set volume level (black area in the figure) increases, and the volume setting value changes from "3" to It is designed to change to "4".

In addition, in the pachinko game machine P, which is the premise, when adjusting the light amount, it is configured so that the change operation is performed by operating the cross key P383 in the up and down direction, and the effect mode change function is performed according to the operation of the effect button. An example of switching the production mode in a predetermined order is given. It should be noted that the operations related to these effect settings may adopt different operation modes in relation to the execution of effects during the game, and can be appropriately adopted other than the exemplified method of changing the settings.

In addition, regarding the display of the effect setting display area P850 and the use of various effect setting functions, it is possible to set a period during which the player's effect setting operation is valid and a period during which it is invalid. When executed, the effect setting display area P850 is hidden and the use of various effect setting functions is disabled.

(Example of effect display during jackpot game)
Next, based on FIG. 19, a description will be given of the display mode of the effect in a state in which a jackpot game is being executed in the premised pachinko game machine P. FIG.
《Production display indicating the type of jackpot》
At the bottom left of the screen and the top right of the screen in FIG. 19, the decoration pattern P801 that triggered the execution of the big hit game is displayed. At the lower left of the screen, similarly to during execution of the ready-to-win production described above, 1 decorative pattern P801 (also called "big hit design (P805)") is displayed in a display mode smaller than the decorative pattern being displayed in a variable display, and the upper right of the screen is displayed. , the simplified design P802 that was displayed when the variable display of the special symbols was completed is still displayed.

In the premised pachinko game machine P, the type of the jackpot executed by the player and the number of game balls that can be obtained during the jackpot are determined by the type of the decorative pattern P801 that triggered the jackpot (stopped and displayed when the jackpot occurred). and the game state after the end of the jackpot (normal game state). Therefore, by displaying the decorative patterns (jackpot design P805, simple pattern P802) that triggered the execution of the big win, the type of the big win and the number of game balls expected to be obtained can be determined even during the big win game. It makes it possible to suggest

Further, as a display indicating the type of jackpot, in FIG. 19, an icon image P821 imitating a pentagonal shield is displayed below the character string "ROUND6" (referred to as "round display (P820)"). The letter "MAX" is written in the center of P821. An icon P821 in the figure indicates a jackpot suggested by the character string "MAX", and indicates that a jackpot game of the maximum round of the premise pachinko gaming machine P is executed. This icon P821 is called a "jackpot icon" or a "consecutive (display) icon", and every time the specific game state and the jackpot game are repeatedly executed, the display increases cumulatively, and the so-called "consecutive game" is displayed. This is an effect display for informing the player how many times and what kind of jackpot he has won in the state so that the player can understand.

Although not shown in the figure, the pachinko machine P on which the premise is assumed, "00 bonus!" An effect of informing the player of the type of the big win is executed by displaying "△△ Chance" (suggesting a big win other than the maximum round).

In addition, for example, even if it is suggested that it is a big hit such as "△△ chance" in which the number of rounds to be executed is small, the execution round of the big hit will be performed as "Extra bonus! + 0 rounds" during the big hit round. In fact, it is also possible to execute a "jackpot promotion effect" such as notifying that the jackpot is the maximum round.

It should be noted that the "jackpot promotion effect" is also used when suggesting that a jackpot game is being executed in which a transition to a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the previously notified jackpot type is performed. there is something For example, from the production of a jackpot game that suggests that the probability fluctuation function does not operate after the jackpot game (referred to as "non-probable variable jackpot" and "normal jackpot"), to the jackpot game that the probability fluctuation function will operate after the jackpot (" There is a production display such as switching to the production of "probable variable big hit", "specific big hit").
<<Production display showing the progress of the jackpot game>>
Next, when executing the big-hit game, the effect display showing the progress of the big-hit game will be described. In FIG. 19, as an effect indicating the effect display of the big hit, "round display (P820)" executed by displaying the character string "ROUND_〇" on the upper left of the screen, and displaying the character string "TOTAL_○○pt" on the lower right of the screen. "Acquired ball number display (P822)" executed in , and "Count display (P825)" displayed with 10 circular image objects substantially in the center of the right side of the screen. Although not shown, during the jackpot game, in addition to these displays, an image display such as an animation called "round effect" is displayed.
《Round display》
"Round display (P820)" is a display indicating what round the round game (unit game) being executed is during the jackpot game. The numerical value on the right side of "ROUND" is updated at the timing when the round game is started. The example of FIG. 19 shows a situation where the 6th round game is being played.

It should be noted that the "round display (p820)" does not necessarily need to be synchronized with the actual number of executed rounds during the jackpot game. For example, in the specifications of the "small win V" described above, the small win game is counted as the first round, and the first round of the big win game executed after the V winning is treated as the second round. In another example, when the opening pattern of the large winning opening P751 in the round game ends with a transition to the easy ball entry state for a short period of time, the value of "round display" is not updated and the large winning opening P751 is closed. There may be a case where the substantially executed round is treated as a “substantial round” only when the open pattern of is in a state of easy ball entry for a long period of time.
《Acquired number of balls display》
"Number of winning balls display (P822)" is a special game sandwiched between "Number of winning balls display (P823 * not shown)" that displays the cumulative number of game balls that have been acquired in one big hit game during execution. There is a type such as "accumulated winning ball number display (824)" that displays the number of game balls cumulatively acquired in a plurality of big hits. FIG. 19 shows an example in which a 5-digit display of the number of acquired balls, ie, "accumulated number of acquired balls display (P824)" is displayed. It should be noted that "display of number of winning balls (P823)" and "display of accumulated number of winning balls (P824)" may be displayed in parallel.

In the premised pachinko game machine P, the "number of won balls display (P822)" displays the cumulative number of prize balls paid out based on the balls entering the big winning hole P751 during the big win game. However, as the accumulation target of the prize ball payout of the acquired ball number display P822, the payout based on the ball entry into the general winning hole P731 and the second start winning hole P721 arranged in the right area P501R of the game board P5 is accumulated and added. may

In addition, as another modification, the display period of "display the number of acquired balls (P822)" may be displayed not only during the jackpot game but also during execution of a specific game, or "display the number of acquired balls (P822)" , may be extended not only during the big win game but also during the specific game or the small win game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P on which the assumption is made, in addition to the "display of the number of winning balls (P822)", the number of accumulated prize balls paid out is divided into "2500 balls", "5000 balls", "10000 balls", etc. Only in a special situation such as when the number of payouts has been reached, it is possible to execute an effect of ``display of the number of obtained balls'' to emphasize and notify the player in addition to the ``display of the number of obtained balls'' (for example, ``GET 10000! !”).
《Count display》
"Count display (P825)" indicates how many more balls can be entered up to the number of game balls set as the closing condition of the big winning hole P751 in one round game, or how many game balls can be entered in this round game. This is a display showing whether the ball has entered the big winning hole P751. The former is displayed as a circular object that is shaded in FIG. 19, and the latter is displayed as a white circular object in two columns at the approximately center position on the right side of the screen.

In the example of FIG. 19, as the sixth round of the game, five balls have already been entered into the big winning slot (indicated by white circular objects), and five more balls can be entered (indicated by shaded circular objects). display) is indicated by the count display P825. The count display P825 is reset to its initial state each time a new round is started.

During the execution of the round game of the jackpot game, the number of game balls exceeding the closing condition of the big winning hole P751 is consecutive to the game balls that satisfy the closing condition of the big winning hole P751 depending on the flow of the game balls. Winning may occur, and the occurrence of winning with the number of game balls exceeding the closing condition is called "over winning".

Although not shown in the figure, when "over winning" occurs, a special effect is performed using the object display of the count display P825, special light emission of the effect lamp P82, and special effect sound is emitted from the speaker P83. You may notify Further, with respect to the above-described winning ball number display P822, the number of winning balls paid out based on the winning of "over winning" may be added or may be excluded from addition.
<<Other production display during jackpot game>>
Next, another effect display that is executed in FIG. 19 will be described.

First, the two numbers displayed at the substantially center position on the left side of the screen are the aforementioned simple hold display P814.

The display "Sound_2" displayed on the right side of the decoration pattern (jackpot layout P805) at the bottom left of the screen is the "Selected Music Display (P854)" indicating the title of the song being played during the current jackpot game. . In the premise pachinko game machine P, the player can arbitrarily select a piece of music to be reproduced by operating the production button P381 or the cross key P383 during the first round or the second round during the jackpot game. have specifications. As for the selected music display P854, when the music can be changed, an image of "can be changed with (up) and (down) keys" is displayed near the selected music display P854 as shown in FIG.

In addition, the selection of the production during such a jackpot game is not limited to the selection of music, but it is also possible to change the round production and select the production (production mode) during the specific game after the jackpot game (generally (referred to as “effect customization display (P853)”), and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Finally, the "Right shot" and the right arrow symbol displayed at the bottom of the simplified layout P802 on the upper right of the screen are image displays related to "Shooting division notification (P830)" (also called "recommended firing position notification" etc.) is. In the premise pachinko game machine P, during the jackpot game, it is a game state in which it is recommended to shoot the game ball to the right side area P501R of the game area, so "Right shot notification (P832)" ("Right shot" , and the right arrow symbol display) are being executed.

The "beating notification" is displayed not only during the jackpot game, but also during the game in the specific game state or during the game in the normal game state. In particular, in a situation where the game state changes (occurrence/end of a big win or occurrence/end of a specific game state), a display of a size larger than the split notification P830 shown in FIG. 19 is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. is temporarily displayed in the center of the screen, etc., an effect is executed to notify the player of the recommended firing position in the next game state.

It should be noted that in the "beating division notification (P830)", the one that is temporarily displayed in a large size at the timing of the transition of the game state is the "first division notification image" ("right hitting large display (P831)", " left-handed large display (P833)"), and during the jackpot game or during the specific game state, the recommended firing position in the game state is displayed almost all the time during which the game state continues. It may be expressed as "announcement image" ("right shot small display (P832)", "left shot small display (P834)").

In addition, as another type of effect of "beating split notification (P830)", when detecting a situation in which the game ball is shot at a position other than the recommended shooting position, for example, during a big hit, the left side area of the game area ``Left-handed warning notification'' (``Right-handed attention alerting notification (P835)'' for alerting the player that the game ball should be shot to the right side area P501R of the game area when the game ball is shot to P501L) ) to display a message such as "Please hit right"). In addition, in a situation where the recommended firing position and the player's actual firing position are opposite to each other, "Right-handed warning notification" ("Left-handed attention calling notification (P936)") is executed.

(Example of effect display during specific game state)
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a game effect during operation of the electric chew support function during the specific game state (high probability or low probability/high base). There are a wide variety of effects displayed in the figure, but the explanation of the ones explained in the previous explanation is omitted, and the effects that have not been explained so far, and the differences from the above explanation A description will be given regarding the effect display having.

First, as an effect display that has not been explained so far, as an explanation of the effect display during the specific game state, the "production mode display (P840)" and the "remaining number of games display (P841)" will be explained.
<<Production mode display>>
The "effect mode display (P840)" is a display indicating the state of the current effect display mode, and is a display indicating that the advance notice effect corresponding to the corresponding mode is being drawn according to the state information called the effect mode. . When the presentation mode display is different, it is common that the type of announcement presentation visually recognized by the player is made so that the visual impression is greatly different, although there are some announcement presentations that are partly common. . In FIG. 20, "RUSH_MODE" is displayed, indicating that the game state of the pachinko game machine P as a prerequisite is "ST (variable number of cuts)" (high probability/high base state). ing.

It should be noted that the "production mode display (P840)", in addition to notifying the production mode in the specific game state, may be displayed in the normal game state (low probability / low base state), or may be displayed in one game When the state has a plurality of production modes, the display may be performed temporarily or continuously until the production mode ends each time a condition for switching the production mode is established.
《Remaining number of games displayed》
"Remaining game count display (P841)" is the number of times the special symbols are displayed variably until the specific game state ends (the number of special symbol lotteries), and the number of times the special symbols variably displayed until the current production mode ends. It is a display showing the number of times. In FIG. 20, the display "remaining _56" is executed in the upper center of the screen, and the game state of "ST (variable number of times cut probability)" is played until the special symbol lottery is executed 56 more times. people are notified.

Next, in the example of the effect display in the specific game state shown in FIG. 20, the display that is different from the example of the effect display in the other game states described above will be described.
《Decorative pattern (specific game state)》
At the center of the screen in FIG. 20, a variable display of the decorative pattern P801 is displayed. The display of the decorative pattern P801 is displayed smaller in the example of the decorative pattern P801 in the specific game state in FIG. 20 than in the decorative pattern P801 in the normal game state of FIG.

In the premised pachinko game machine P, as the effect display of the specific game state, the effect mode display P840, the remaining game count display P841, and the jackpot icon display P821 are performed in the upper part of the screen, and the selected music is displayed in the lower part of the screen. P854 and display of the number of balls acquired P824 are performed. In the specific game state, such additional display that is not displayed in the normal game state (low probability/low base state) is performed. In the case of the pachinko game machine P as a premise, there is a risk that the display of some symbols overlaps a part of each display, and the visibility of the stop display symbols is reduced. The display of the decorative pattern P801 is made small and simplified so that it is difficult for the display to occur. Further, as an example of simplifying and displaying the decorative pattern P801, it is possible to adopt a method of reducing the size and not displaying a character image or the like that is displayed along with the number indicating the pattern.
《Reserved display area (specific game state)》
In the premised pachinko gaming machine P, as shown in the lower left of the screen in FIG. A display area is provided for the pending object of "H4". Note that the display of the variable object display area P812 (and the variable object display P813) is omitted in the "RUSH_MODE" rendering mode state.

When the change display shown in FIG. 20 ends and a new change starts in the state, the display of the pending object P811 positioned at the bottom in FIG. The display is controlled so that the display is enlarged.

In addition, although not shown, a description will be given of the "result display effect", which is an important effect displayed during the specific game.
《Result display performance》
The "result display effect" is mainly used in the pachinko game machine P, which is the premise, when the final variation of the specific game state (high base state) is executed, or when the hold that occurred during the specific game state disappears. This is a performance that is performed at the timing when the player recognizes that the "Renso" state has ended, and in the so-called "Renso" state, information on how many times the jackpot game has been won, and how many game balls have been played in total. This is an effect for informing the player whether or not the ball has been acquired (corresponding to display of the number of acquired balls).

(A time saving, B time saving, C time saving)
As a trigger for the execution of the "electric chew support function", when it is executed after the end of the jackpot, when a predetermined number of games (variation of the predetermined number of times) are performed after clearing the RAM or after the end of the jackpot, There are three cases when a predetermined pattern is won. In the following embodiments, the game state when the electric chewing support function is executed after the jackpot ends is "A time saving", and the game is played a predetermined number of times after the RAM is cleared or after the jackpot ends. The game state when the electric chewing support function is executed is called "B time saving", and the game state when the electric chewing support function is executed by winning a predetermined time saving pattern is called "C time saving". A time reduction, B time reduction, and C time reduction are all three functions that make up the electric chew support function (normal pattern probability change, normal pattern time reduction, (normal electric accessory) open extension). Alternatively, at least one of them may be executed, and the function to be executed may be changed according to the type of time saving. For example, A time reduction is to perform three functions of normal pattern probability change, normal pattern time reduction, and open extension (normal electric role), and B time reduction and C time reduction are normal pattern time reduction, (normal electric role) ) Only the time saving A, which is shifted after the completion of the big win, can be positioned as a state more advantageous to the player than the other time saving B and C by configuring to execute the two functions of opening extension. In this case, since the normal pattern probability change is not executed in the B time reduction and the C time reduction, it is more difficult to win the normal symbol than in the A time reduction.

As types of time saving, A time saving, B time saving, and C time saving are explained in detail as follows.

(1) When the A time-saving main game symbols (first main game symbol, second main game symbol) are stopped and displayed in the jackpot pattern, they are stopped and displayed after the special game (jackpot game) to be executed after that is finished. The electric chew support state executed based on the jackpot pattern (that is, the electric chew support state triggered by the special jackpot pattern or the special pattern of the small hit pattern that caused the special game to be executed)

(2) B time saving Conditions The electric chew support state (that is, the main game pattern Electric chew support state triggered by the number of times of operation)

(3) C time saving condition A combination of specific symbols in which the main game pattern ("main game pattern" includes the first main game pattern and the second main game pattern) is predetermined without the device operating (hereinafter referred to as time-saving design), losing design (when using the losing design as a time-saving design), small hit design (when using the small design as a time-saving design), when stopped with a big hit design , The electric chew support state that is executed based on the fact that the time saving pattern is stopped and displayed (that is, the electric chew support state triggered by the time saving pattern)

(Time saving number of times N)
Next, the number of time reductions N will be described. A time reduction, B time reduction, and C time reduction are configured to execute the electric chew support function only a predetermined number of times (hereinafter, the number of times of time reduction N) after the electric chew support function operates. It is preferable that the number of times N of time saving in A time saving, B time saving, and C time saving is associated with a predetermined number of times, respectively, but the big hit pattern (A time saving, C time saving) and time saving pattern (B time saving) The number of times of shortening of working hours N may be different according to .

The time-saving number N is configured to satisfy the following formula when "jackpot probability ML = 1/P" in a pachinko game machine in which the jackpot probability in the high-probability state is MH and the jackpot probability in the low-probability state is ML. It is
0.4×P≦N≦3.8×P
For example, when ML=1/100, the number of times N of time saving is set in the range of 40 times (0.4×P(100)) to 380 times (3.8×P(100)). In addition, in the pachinko game machine equipped with a setting change function that can change the "set value" for changing the degree of advantage of the special symbol lottery (especially the probability of operation of the continuous activation device, that is, the probability of hitting the jackpot), all It is desirable to set the number of times of time reduction N so as to satisfy this formula with a set value, or to satisfy this formula at a set value with the lowest jackpot probability. In addition, although it is preferable to set only one type of the number of times N of time saving for each set value, a plurality of types of number of times N of time saving may be provided for each set value.

(Operating times n)
Next, the number of operations n will be described. The number of times of operation n is the number of times of operation of the main game symbol (the number of times of fluctuation, the number of games) that serves as an activation trigger for B time saving.

The number of times of operation n is configured to satisfy the following formula when "jackpot probability ML = 1/P" in a pachinko game machine in which the jackpot probability in the high probability state is MH and the jackpot probability in the low probability state is ML. It is
2.5×P≦n≦3.0×P
For example, when ML = 1/100, the number of times of time saving n is set in the range of 250 times (2.5 × P (100)) to 300 (3.0 × P (100)) times. In addition, pachinko machines equipped with a setting change function that can change the "setting value" for changing the degree of advantage of the special symbol lottery (especially the probability of operation of the continuous operation device, that is, the probability of hitting the jackpot) are reduced. As in the case of N, it is desirable to set the number of operations n so that this formula is satisfied for all set values, or to satisfy this formula for the set value with the lowest jackpot probability. Moreover, although it is preferable to set only one type of the number of times n of operation for each set value, a plurality of types of number of times n of operation may be provided for each set value.

The number of times n of operation is always added (counted up) when the probability of the big win of the main game pattern is in a low probability state, and is not added when the probability of the big win of the main game pattern is in a high probability state. It is In other words, if the probability of a big hit of the main game symbol is low probability, it is configured to add the number of times n of operations regardless of the presence or absence of the operation of time saving A to C. Although an example of addition has been shown, the number of operations n may be set and subtracted (counted down) from n.

The timing that satisfies the conditions for addition or subtraction of the number of times of actuation n is any of the time of start of fluctuation, the time of end of fluctuation, and the time of stop of fluctuation (when fluctuation fixed time elapses). Note that the period from the end of the fluctuation to the elapse of the fixed fluctuation time (during the fixed fluctuation time) may be the timing that satisfies the addition or subtraction conditions for the number of operations n. For example, in a pachinko game machine (also called 1 type + 1 type parallel type) in which parallel control is performed in which the first main game pattern and the second main game pattern can be changed at the same time, addition or subtraction of the number of times of operation n When the timing is the start of fluctuation, it is configured to operate the B time reduction from the start of fluctuation when the number of times of operation n reaches.

In a pachinko game machine having two main game symbols, the number of times of operation n is configured to add or subtract the total number of times of operation of two main game symbols. It should be noted that the number of times n of operations may be configured to be added or subtracted for only one of the main game symbols (first main game symbol, second main game symbol). Also, the number of times of actuation n may be configured so as to add or subtract only the number of times of actuation of the first main game symbol that mainly fluctuates in the low-probability/low-probability base state.

There are three timings for clearing the measurement (addition or subtraction) of the number of operations n.

(1) When clearing RAM due to setting change

(2) When clearing RAM

(3) When the conditional device is activated or terminated. Regarding (1) and (2), if it is predetermined as a pachinko game machine, it may be a specification that does not clear, or a predetermined operation accompanying turning on the power It may be a specification that can arbitrarily set the case of clearing and the case of not clearing according to the condition. Also, in the state where A time saving and C time saving are operating, if the number of times of operation n is reached, switch the state of time saving from A time saving to B time saving, C time saving to B time saving, and measure the number of times of operation n at that time Clearing is preferable, but measurement may be continued without clearing.

In addition, there are three timings for clearing the measurement (addition or subtraction) of the number of operations n: (1) when the RAM is cleared due to a setting change, (2) when the RAM is cleared, and (3) when the conditional device is activated or terminated. If it is determined as is, the measurement (addition or subtraction) of the number of operations n will not be cleared with the end of B time saving, so B time saving will not be executed again. In other words, after the RAM clear execution, or after the end of the operation of the conditional device, B time saving will operate only once. In this case, the degree of profit changes depending on the timing at which the player plays the game (the timing before the time reduction B is activated and the timing after the operation of the time reduction B is completed). In particular, when crossing business days, the number of times of operation n changes depending on whether or not the RAM is cleared with the business of the next day. If there is no element for judging the presence or absence of RAM clearing and the number of fluctuations (the number of operations n) of the previous day, there is a possibility of being disadvantaged. Specifically, if the business ends in the situation after the B time saving operation has ended (that is, the situation where the B time saving is not executed again), and the business starts the next day without clearing the RAM, the business starts The player who plays the game for the first time later cannot determine the number of fluctuations at the end of the previous day's business and whether or not the RAM of the gaming machine has been cleared, so the number of fluctuations (number of operations n) until B time saving is activated is unknown. Not only that, I don't even know if there is still a possibility that B time saving will work in the first place.

To solve such a problem, when the RAM is cleared, a predetermined notification effect that is executed only when the RAM is cleared after the power is turned on (for example, the effect display device that makes the lamp emit red light display an image that is only displayed in this situation, etc.). As a result, the player can recognize that the RAM of the gaming machine in which he/she plays is cleared when the predetermined effect is executed after the power is turned on. Since it becomes possible to recognize that the RAM is not cleared in the game machine in which it plays, it is possible to predict to some extent the number of fluctuations (number of times of operation n) until the time saving B is activated. Conversely, an effect may be provided to notify that the RAM has not been cleared. In addition, these performances may be always reported from the time the power is turned on by a reporting means such as a performance display device or the like, or may be notified when a predetermined number of changes have been made since the time the power is turned on. Alternatively, the notification may be made only when the number of remaining fluctuations (number of operations n) until B time saving is equal to or less than a predetermined number of times, or a combination of these multiple execution triggers may be used. Furthermore, the fact that the RAM has been cleared (or that the RAM has not been cleared) as a result of the execution of the predetermined notification effect may be definitely notified or merely suggested. can be

However, even if it is possible to determine whether or not the RAM has been cleared by performing the above-mentioned predetermined effect, whether the business of the previous day ended in the state before the time saving B was activated, or the business of the previous day in the state after the time saving B ended It is not possible to determine whether the business has ended. In other words, when the previous day's business is over in the game state before the B time saving is activated and the RAM is not cleared, the predetermined notification effect to notify that the RAM is cleared is not executed (or , a predetermined notification effect is executed to notify that the RAM has not been cleared), the number of fluctuations until the B time saving is activated (the number of times of operation n) is higher than when the RAM is cleared Since it means that the time is also shortened, it can be said that it is a favorable situation for the player. A situation in which a predetermined notification effect that notifies that the RAM has been cleared is not executed (or a predetermined notification effect that notifies that the RAM has not been cleared is executed) is not executed. In addition, the execution of the predetermined notification effect causes the player to misunderstand that the number of times of operation until the B time saving is shortened, so it cannot be said to be a favorable situation for the player. Therefore, in the game state after the B time saving ends, some notification indicating that the B time saving has ended (for example, after the B time saving ends, the character that is displayed on the effect display device only after the B time saving ends , After the end of B time saving, do not display the counter (can be displayed before B time saving is activated) that displays the number of fluctuations (number of times of operation n) until B time saving is activated, etc.) So, for the player, after the B time saving ends (that is, the situation where the B time saving is not likely to operate), or before the B time saving operates (that is, the situation where the B time saving may operate ) can be made to recognize.

In summary, by combining “notification to know whether or not RAM clearing is executed” and “notification to know whether or not B time saving is completed”, it is possible to prevent the first player after turning on the power from losing. . Only one of these notifications may be executed, or both may be executed. Moreover, it is not limited to what is performed with the power on as a trigger, for example, after the end of the B time saving after the end of the big hit, it may be notified that the B time saving has ended.

(Regarding time saving operation by game state)
Next, the operation of A time saving, B time saving, and C time saving for each game state will be described.

[Normal game state: low probability / low base state]
1. When a big win is won in the normal game state, it is possible to operate A time saving after execution of the big win game.
2. It is possible to operate B time saving during the normal game state. In addition, it is not necessary to operate B time saving.
3. During the normal game state, it is possible to operate C time saving. In addition, it is not necessary to operate C time saving.

[Specific game state 1: low probability / high base state (A short time)]
1. When a big hit is won during the time saving A in the specific game state 1, it is possible to operate the time saving A after the big win game is executed.
2. During the A time saving in the specific game state 1, it is possible to operate the B time saving with priority over the A time saving. In addition, it is not necessary to operate B time saving. Also, when activating B time saving with priority over A time saving, from the three functions that make up the electric chewing support function that A time saving has, to the three functions that make up the electric chewing support function that B time saving has Complete priority Alternatively, the three functions that make up the electric chew support function of A time saving may be maintained in B time saving as they are.
3. During the A time saving in the specific game state 1, it is possible to operate the C time saving with priority over the A time saving. In addition, it is not necessary to operate C time saving. In addition, when different time reduction overlaps and satisfies the execution condition (that is, in the case of a situation in which a plurality of time reductions are applied), the one with the larger number of remaining time reductions may be preferentially adopted. In the former specification that prioritizes time saving according to the type of pachinko machine, there is no need to compare the advantages of the number of times of time saving, and it is possible to judge the priority of time saving only by comparing the type of time saving itself. Therefore, the processing does not become complicated and the capacity of the program can be reduced. On the other hand, in the latter specification that prioritizes the number of times of remaining time saving, it is possible to eliminate the disadvantage to the player that the number of times of time saving during execution decreases due to newly executed time saving.

[Specific game state 1: low probability / high base state (B time saving)]
1. When a big hit is won during the time saving B in the specific game state 1, it is possible to operate the time saving A after the big win game is executed.
2. During the B time saving in the specific game state 1, it is configured not to operate the B time saving. As described above, the timing for clearing the number of operations n is three patterns: (1) when the RAM is cleared due to a setting change, (2) when the RAM is cleared, and (3) when the conditional device is activated or terminated. Therefore, once B time saving is activated, it is configured so that B time saving cannot be activated again. In other words, after the number of times N of time saving of B time saving is executed, it becomes a normal game state with a low probability / low base state, and in order to start counting the number of times n of operation again, change the setting (accompanied by the setting change When clearing the RAM), clearing the RAM (when clearing the RAM), or winning a prize (when the conditional device is activated or terminated) to satisfy the clear condition of the number of times of operation n.
3. During the game state of B time saving, it is possible to operate C time saving with priority over B time saving. In addition, it is not necessary to operate C time saving. In addition, when the number of operations of the C time saving operation remains after the end of the B time saving operation, the C time saving operation may be operated. In this case, the three functions that make up the electric chewing support function that B time saving has may be completely prioritized to the three functions that make up the electric chewing support function that C has. You may be made to maintain the three functions which comprise an electric chewing support function as they are, even if it is C time saving.

[Specific game state 1: low probability / high base state (C time saving)]
1. When a big hit is won during the time saving C in the specific game state 1, it is possible to operate the time saving A after the big win game is executed.
2. During the C time saving in the specific game state 1, it is possible to operate the B time saving with priority over the C time saving. In addition, it is not necessary to operate B time saving. Moreover, you may make it act|operate B time saving after completion|finish of C time saving. In this case, from the three functions that make up the electric chew support function that C time saving has, to the three functions that make up the electric chew support function that B time saving has, it may be completely prioritized, or C time saving has The three functions that constitute the electric chewing support function may be maintained as they are even in B time saving.
3. During the C time saving in the specific game state 1, it is possible to operate a new C time saving with priority over the C time saving. In addition, it is not necessary to activate the new C time saving. Moreover, you may make it operate|move new C time saving after completion|finish of C time saving. In this case, from the three functions that make up the electric chew support function that the running C time saving has, the three functions that make up the electric chew support function that the new C time saving has may be completely prioritized. , You may make it maintain the three functions which comprise the electric chewing support function which C time reduction in execution has as it is in new C time reduction.

[Specific game state 2: high probability / high base state]
1. When a big win is won in the specific game state 2, it is possible to operate A time saving after the big win game is executed.
2. In the specific game state 2, it is configured not to operate B time saving.
3. During the specific game state 2, it is configured not to operate C time saving.

[Specific game state 3: high probability / low base state]
1. When a big win is won in the specific game state 3, A time saving is activated after the big win game is executed.
2. In the specific game state 3, it is configured not to operate B time saving.
3. During the specific game state 3, it is configured not to operate C time saving.
<How to set the number of times of time saving when time saving overlaps>
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a method for setting the number of times N of time saving when time saving overlaps will be described.

(1, new time saving type that does not work)
This is a type (ignoring type) that does not overlap the number of times of time saving when different types of time saving overlap. As shown in FIG. 21 (1), for example, in the state where A time saving is operating after a big hit, even if the time saving pattern which is the operating condition of C time saving is stopped and displayed at the timing of T1, a new C time saving is operated configured not to. In other words, in the state where A time saving is operating, even if the time saving pattern is stopped and displayed, it means that A time saving is maintained. Also, even if the second time saving pattern, which is the operating condition of C time saving, is stopped and displayed at the timing of T3 during A time saving, the new C time saving is not activated. That is, in the state where A time saving is operating, even if the time saving pattern is stopped and displayed a plurality of times, it means that A time saving is maintained. In addition, FIG. 21 (1) shows an example in which the time saving pattern is stopped and displayed at two timings. Regardless of the stop display of the pattern, the number of times is not limited as long as it is configured not to operate the C time saving during the A time saving state. In addition, although an example in which C is not operated while A is operating, it may be configured not to operate B while A is being operated, and B It may be configured not to operate A time saving while time saving is operating, or may be configured not to operate C time saving while B time saving is operating, or C time saving may be configured It may be configured not to operate the A time saving during the operating state, or may be configured not to operate the B time saving while the C time saving is operating.

(2, type 1 that activates a new time saving)
This is a type (continuous type) that repeats the number of times of time saving when time saving overlaps. As shown in FIG. 21 (2), for example, in the state where A time saving is operating after the big hit game, even if the time saving pattern, which is the operating condition of C time saving, is stopped and displayed at the timing of T1, the new C time saving is configured not to work. This is because when the time-saving pattern is stopped and displayed, the remaining number of time-savings of A and the number of time-savings of C are compared, and the number of time-savings with the larger number of time-savings is adopted. ), C time saving is configured to maintain A time saving without operating. On the other hand, if the time saving pattern is stopped at the timing of T3 during A time saving, the number of time saving times of C time saving is greater than the remaining time saving times of A time saving, so operate C time saving from the timing of T3 It is configured. Then, it is configured to end the C time saving at the timing of T5 when the symbol variation of the number of times of time saving N ends. That is, when the operation condition of C time saving is satisfied, it is configured to adopt the time saving with a large number of remaining time saving times. In addition, in this case, it is not necessary to operate the C time saving immediately, and after the A time saving ends at T4, the C time saving may be operated after the timing of T4. In addition, although the number of time reductions of A and C is compared, and the one with the higher number of time reductions is given priority, even if it is configured to compare the number of time reductions of A and B It is good, and you may comprise so that the frequency|count of time saving of B time saving and C time saving may be compared.

(3, Type 2 that activates a new time saving)
This is a type (rewriting type) that switches the number of times of time saving when time saving overlaps. As shown in FIG. 21 (3), for example, in the state where A time saving is operating after the big hit game, when the time saving pattern which is the operating condition of C time saving is stopped and displayed at the timing of T1, a new time saving pattern is displayed from the timing of T1. It is configured to operate a C time saving. Then, it is configured to end the C time saving at the timing of T2 when the pattern variation of the time saving number N ends. That is, when the operation condition of C time saving is satisfied, it is configured to switch to the working time saving and to operate a new time saving. In addition, after C time saving is completed, A time saving may be performed again from the timing of T2 onward, and A time saving may be performed until the timing of T4. In addition, although an example of switching from A time saving to C time saving, which is a new time saving state during A time saving state, is shown, it may be configured to switch to B time saving, which is a new time saving during A time saving state, It may be configured to switch to a new time reduction A during the B time reduction state, or may be configured to switch to a new time reduction C during the B time reduction state, or may be configured to switch to the C time reduction. It may be configured to switch to a new time saving A during the state of , or may be configured to switch to a new time saving B during the C time saving state. In addition, combining individual types of "1, type that does not operate new time saving", "2, type 1 that operates new time saving", "3, type 2 that operates new time saving" A time saving ~ C It may be configured to operate time saving, or may be configured not to operate A time saving to C time saving.

When the number of times of operation n is reached in a low probability state and a state of A time saving or C time saving, B time saving is configured to newly operate. At this time, it is configured to set the number of times N of time saving and start B time saving. That is, it is configured to adopt "3, type 2 that operates a new time saving" and operate a new B time saving.

If the time saving (A time saving to C time saving) is not in operation in a low probability state and the time saving operation is not in operation, it is possible to operate the time saving pattern as a trigger that the time saving pattern is stopped, but in a high probability state and Time reduction (A time reduction to C time reduction) is in operation, or high probability state and time reduction (A time reduction to C time reduction) is not in operation, or low probability state and time reduction (A time reduction to C time reduction) is in operation. In the case, it is configured not to operate the C time saving triggered by the stop display of the time saving pattern. That is, it is configured to adopt "1, a type that does not operate as a new time saving". In addition, regarding A time saving, since it accompanies the operation of the condition device, it is configured to adopt "3, type 2 that operates a new time saving".

(Relationship between time saving and fluctuation pattern)
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the number of time reductions in each time reduction and the variation pattern table to be referred to will be described.

The number of time reductions for B time reduction is set to a value greater than the number of time reductions for A, the number of time reductions for C is set to a value greater than the number of time reductions for A, and the number of time reductions for B time reduction is greater than the number of time reductions for C. is set to a large value. When B time reduction and C time reduction are set to a time reduction game state (D time reduction) triggered by other than the stop display of the big hit pattern, the number of time reductions of D time reduction is set to a value larger than the number of time reductions of A time reduction. is configured as It should be noted that the D time reduction is not a time-reduction gaming state that is activated when a game ball enters the V winning opening of the small hit V type. In addition, the number of times of shortening of working hours of B may be set to a value smaller than the number of times of shortening of working hours of A and the number of times of shortening of working hours of C, or the same value may be set.

Next, the variation pattern table to be referred to in each time saving will be described. During operation of A time saving, it is configured to select a variation pattern by referring to the limited frequency table A1, the limited frequency table A2, the limited frequency table A3, and the limited frequency table A4. The limited frequency table A1 is a variation pattern table composed of one or more variation patterns, and the average variation time of the variation pattern is the shortest among the limited frequency tables A1 to A4. The limited frequency tables A2 to A4 are fluctuation pattern tables composed of one or more fluctuation patterns, and the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns is longer than that of the limited frequency table A1. Note that the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern may be increased in the order of limited frequency table A1<limited frequency table A2<limited frequency table A3<limited frequency table A4, or limited frequency table A1>limited frequency. The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern may be shortened in the order of table A2>limited frequency table A3>limited frequency table A4. In other words, as long as the average variation time of the variation pattern of each limited frequency table is different, it can be applied regardless of how the relationship of each limited frequency table is configured.

As shown in FIG. 22 (1), in period A1 during operation of A time saving, it is configured to select a variation pattern with reference to limited frequency table A1. In the period A2 during operation of A time saving, it is configured to select a variation pattern with reference to the limited frequency table A2. In period A3 during operation of A time saving, it is configured to select a variation pattern with reference to limited frequency table A3. In the period A4 during operation of A time saving, it is configured to select a variation pattern with reference to the limited frequency table A4.

Next, the game state of D time reduction is demonstrated. The number of times of shortening of working hours (period) of D is set larger than the number of times of shortening of working hours (period) of A (the period is set longer). And each period D1 to D4 during D time saving may be configured with a longer period than each period A1 to A4 of A time saving. Also, some periods may be configured with periods of the same length. For example, the period A1 and the period D1, the period A3 and the period D3, and the period A4 and the period D4 have the same length, and only the period A2 and the period D2 have different lengths. Set the period for the introduction of reduced working hours (period A1, period D1) and the period at the end of the reduced working hours (period A3, period A4, period D3, period D4) to the same length period, and other intermediate periods (period A2 , period D2) are of different lengths, the frequency of presentation between the introduction period of the time saving and the period of the final stage can be made common in the time saving A and the time saving D, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. A time-saving game can be started and ended. Also, by changing the length of the middle period (period A2, period D2), the effect frequency of the introduction period and the final stage period is not affected. As long as the reference order of the limited frequency table (for example, the order of A1, A2, A3, and A4) is the same, the length of any period (the number of games played) may be changed. For example, by configuring the period D1 longer than the period A1, the explanation effect to the player during the period of introduction of the D time reduction (for example, the above-mentioned B time reduction operation start effect, C time reduction operation start effect, selection menu display etc.) can be done carefully by configuring the time spent on it.

As for the limited frequency table to be referred to, as shown in FIG. 22(2), in period D1 during operation of D time saving, the limited frequency table A1 is referred to to select a variation pattern. In period D2 during operation of D time saving, it is configured to select a variation pattern with reference to a limited frequency table A2. In period D3 during operation of D time saving, it is configured to select a variation pattern with reference to a limited frequency table A3. In period D4 in operation of D time saving, it is comprised so that a variation pattern may be selected with reference to limited frequency table A4. That is, in FIG. 22(2), the limited frequency table referred to by D time saving is comprised so that the same limited frequency table as A time saving may be referred in the same order. Since a common limited frequency table is used by A time saving and D time saving by comprising in this way, while being able to reduce a program capacity, a program can be simplified.

In addition, among D time saving, for example, in B time saving, the variation pattern may be selected by referring to the limited frequency table B1, the limited frequency table B2, the limited frequency table B3, the limited frequency table B4, and the like. The limited frequency table B1 is a variation pattern table composed of one or more variation patterns, and the average variation time of the variation pattern is the shortest among the limited frequency tables B1 to B4. The limited frequency tables B2 to B4 are fluctuation pattern tables each composed of one or more fluctuation patterns, and the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns is longer than that of the limited frequency table B1. In addition, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern may be increased in the order of limited frequency table B1<limited frequency table B2<limited frequency table B3<limited frequency table B4, or limited frequency table B1>limited frequency. The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns may be shortened in the order of table B2>limited frequency table B3>limited frequency table B4. It should be noted that it is sufficient that the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of each limited frequency table is different.

In addition, among D time saving, for example, in C time saving, the limited frequency table C1, the limited frequency table C2, the limited frequency table C3, the limited frequency table C4, etc. may be referred to to select the variation pattern. The limited frequency table C1 is a variation pattern table composed of one or more variation patterns, and the average variation time of the variation patterns is the shortest among C1 to C4. The limited frequency tables C2 to C4 are variation pattern tables composed of one or more variation patterns, and the average variation time of the variation patterns is longer than that of the limited frequency table C1. Note that the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern may be increased in the order of limited frequency table C1<limited frequency table C2<limited frequency table C3<limited frequency table C4, or limited frequency table C1>limited frequency. Table C2 > limited frequency table C3 > limited frequency table C4 may be configured so that the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern becomes shorter, or the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of each limited frequency table is different. It should be configured. In addition, the limited frequency table B1, the limited frequency table B2, the limited frequency table B3, and the limited frequency table B4 are defined as the limited frequency tables dedicated to B time saving, and the limited frequency table C1, the limited frequency table C2, the limited frequency table C3, and the limited frequency table C4. may be used as a limited frequency table dedicated to C time saving.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22 (3), in the period D1 during the operation of D time saving, it is configured to select a variation pattern by referring to the limited frequency table B1 or C1, and the period during the operation of D time saving In D2, a variation pattern is selected by referring to the limited frequency tables B2 and C2, and in a period D3 during the operation of D time saving, a variation pattern is selected by referring to the limited frequency tables B3 and C3. In the period D4 during the operation of D time saving, it may be configured to select a variation pattern with reference to the limited frequency table B4 or C4. In other words, the limited frequency table referred to in D time saving may be configured to refer to a limited frequency table that is completely different from that in A time saving. By constructing in this way, performance can be executed by using different variable times for the A time saving and the D time saving, so the performance corresponding to the role of the A time saving and the D time saving can be executed during each time saving. Note that the period D1 and the period A1, the period D3 and the period A3, and the period D4 and the period A4 have the same length, and the period D2 and the period A2 have different lengths. However, it does not have to be configured in this way. Each period may be a predetermined period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22 (4), in the period D1 during the operation of D time saving, it is configured to select a variation pattern with reference to the limited frequency table A1, and in the period D2 during the operation of D time saving is configured to select a variation pattern by referring to the limited frequency tables B2 and C2, and to select a variation pattern by referring to the limited frequency table A3 during the period D3 during the operation of D time saving. , D may be configured to select a variation pattern by referring to the limited frequency table A3 during the period D3 during operation of the time saving. That is, the limited frequency table referred to by D time saving may be configured to refer to the same limited frequency table as A time saving. By configuring in this way, since some limited frequency tables are used for A time saving and D time saving, the program capacity can be reduced, the program can be simplified, and a part of the period (For example, period D2, which is a relatively long period), since it is possible to execute the production using different variable time between A time saving and D time saving, production according to the role of A time saving and D time saving is performed for each time saving can run inside Note that the period D1 and the period A1, the period D3 and the period A3, and the period D4 and the period A4 have the same length, and the period D2 and the period A2 have different lengths. However, it does not have to be configured in this way. Each period may be a predetermined period.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 22 (5), in the period during which the D time saving is in operation, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern is the shortest limited frequency table A1 among the limited frequency tables A1 to A4. It is configured to refer to and select a variation pattern. By constructing in this way, it is possible to shorten the fluctuation time of B time saving most simply and rationally, and if the player gets tired of the game without getting a big hit in the middle of the game, D time saving. By using a short fluctuation time in , it is possible to provide the player with a big hit earlier in time by executing the time-saving game more times. Instead of the limited frequency table A1, the limited frequency table having the longest average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern among the limited frequency tables A1 to A4 may be used.

In addition, it is preferable that the average variation time of the variation pattern used in D time saving is set shorter than the average variation time of the variation pattern used in A time saving. In addition, the average variation time of the variation pattern selected in A time saving is set shorter than the average variation time of the variation pattern selected in the normal game state. That is, regarding the variation pattern, during operation of D time saving, a variation pattern with a relatively shorter variation time than during operation of A time saving is configured to tend to be easily selected. Then, when the number of operations n becomes 0 (in the case of the method of subtraction) and the game state is B time-saving, it is possible to provide the player with a big hit at an earlier stage by using a variation pattern with a short variation time. It is possible.

By constructing in this way, the A time saving game set after the execution of the big win game is played a certain number of times using a relatively shorter fluctuation time than the normal game state while leaving the afterglow of the big win game. By executing A By executing the time-saving game more times than A time-saving by using the fluctuation time shorter than the time-saving, it is possible to provide the player with a big win early in time.

In addition, the total time of each action in one symbol variation in A time saving is longer than the total time of each action in one symbol variation in D time saving. By configuring in this way, the player can be made to pay attention to each action in the time saving period A, which is a period in which the player can expect a series of big hits. In addition, the execution time of 1 action (action at the start of fluctuation, fixed position action, shaking action, tenpai action, decision action) is shorter than the execution time of 1 action in one pattern fluctuation in D time reduction. Since the execution time of one action in one symbol variation is longer, during the time reduction A, which is a period in which the player can expect a big hit consecutive game, the player can perform one action. The effect is that the action can be watched closely.

Next, referring to FIG. 23, a variation pattern table to be referred to in each time reduction will be described.

FIG. 23(1) is a timing chart combining (1) and (2) of FIG. After the jackpot game A is executed after the jackpot pattern A is stopped and displayed, the time is shortened A, and the limited frequency tables A1 to A4 are used as the limited frequency tables during the shortened time A. When the operation of A time saving is finished and the normal game state is entered, the normal game state table is referred to and the variation pattern is determined. In addition, during the period B0 of the normal game state (for example, the period from 10 fluctuations before B time saving operates to B time saving operating), limited frequency table A3 (not limited to limited frequency table A3, other limited frequency table It may be), using the B time-saving operation start effect (for example, the number of remaining fluctuations until B time-saving is “10”, “9”, “8” … “0”, countdown display like production, etc.). This limited frequency table A3 is determined to be referred to during the period B0 based on the jackpot symbol A that triggered the jackpot game A to be executed. And it is configured to refer to the limited frequency table A1 in the period B1 during the B time saving, the limited frequency table A2 in the period B2, the limited frequency table A3 in the period B3, and the limited frequency table A4 in the period B4. These limited frequency tables A1 to A4 are determined to be referred to during periods B1 to B4 based on the jackpot symbol A that triggered the jackpot game A to be executed.

FIG. 23(2) is a timing chart combining (1) and (3) of FIG. After the jackpot game A executed after the jackpot pattern A is stopped and displayed, the time is shortened A, and limited frequency tables A1 to A4 are used as the limited frequency tables during the time shortened A.例文帳に追加When the operation of the A time saving is completed and the normal game state is entered, the normal game state table is referred to and the variation pattern is determined. In addition, in the period B0 of the normal game state (for example, the period from 10 fluctuations before B time saving operates to B time saving operating), limited frequency table B3 (not limited to limited frequency table B3, other limited frequency table It may be), using the B time-saving operation start effect (for example, the number of remaining fluctuations until B time-saving is “10”, “9”, “8” … “0”, countdown display like production, etc.). This limited frequency table B3 is determined to be referred to during the period B0 based on the jackpot symbol A that triggered the jackpot game A to be executed. And it is configured to refer to the limited frequency table B1 in the period B1 during the B time saving, the limited frequency table B2 in the period B2, the limited frequency table B3 in the period B3, and the limited frequency table B4 in the period B4. These limited frequency tables B1 to B4 are determined to be referred to during periods B1 to B4 based on the jackpot symbol A that triggered the jackpot game A to be executed.

FIG. 23(3) is a timing chart combining (1) and (4) of FIG. After the jackpot game A executed after the jackpot pattern A is stopped and displayed, the time is shortened A, and limited frequency tables A1 to A4 are used as the limited frequency tables during the time shortened A.例文帳に追加When the operation of the A time saving is completed and the normal game state is entered, the normal game state table is referred to and the variation pattern is determined. In addition, during the period B0 of the normal game state (for example, the period from 10 fluctuations before B time saving operates to B time saving operating), limited frequency table A3 (not limited to limited frequency table A3, other limited frequency table It may be), using the B time-saving operation start effect (for example, the number of remaining fluctuations until B time-saving is “10”, “9”, “8” … “0”, countdown display like production, etc.). This limited frequency table A3 is determined to be referred to during the period B0 based on the jackpot symbol A that triggered the jackpot game A to be executed. And it is configured to refer to the limited frequency table A1 in the period B1 during the B time saving, the limited frequency table B2 in the period B2, the limited frequency table A3 in the period B3, and the limited frequency table A4 in the period B4. These limited frequency tables A1, B2, A3, and A4 are determined to be referred to during periods B1 to B4 based on the jackpot symbol A that triggered the jackpot game A to be executed.

(4) of FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing the state after execution of RAM clear. The game state after the RAM clearing is executed is the normal game state, and the normal game state table is referred to to determine the variation pattern. When the number of operations n becomes 0 (in the case of a subtraction method), the B time saving is activated, and during this B time saving, the limited frequency table described in (1) to (3) above is referred to, or it is predetermined. one limited frequency table (for example, one of the limited frequency tables A1 to A4 and the limited frequency tables B1 to B4, or one other limited frequency table). ing. In addition, during the period from the execution of RAM clear until B time saving is activated, a specific pattern (for example, a jackpot pattern), which is the condition for the limited frequency state before that, is not stopped and displayed, and RAM clear By making the execution time more advantageous for the player than normal (state where the fluctuation efficiency is better than normal), only the player who first played the game after clearing the RAM of the pachinko game machine It is not desirable to refer to the limited frequency table, which is a specific variation pattern table, after executing the RAM clear, because there is a concern that the game will be unfair, such that the game can be started from an advantageous state. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23 (4), it is preferable for the pachinko game machine of this example to configure so that the limited frequency table is not referred to during the period from after the execution of the RAM clear until the B time saving is activated. In addition, in the period B0, which is the period before the B time saving operation of the pachinko game machine, the countdown effect as the B time saving start effect cannot be executed using the limited frequency table. However, for example, if the sub-control unit counts the number of pattern variations, even after the RAM is cleared, the B time-saving operation start effect (for example, the remaining number of variations until the B time-saving is "10", " 9", "8" ... "0", etc.) can be executed without using the limited frequency table.

[First embodiment]
The pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment has various characteristic configurations in addition to the basic configuration of the base technology described above. In the following, differences from the underlying technology will be mainly described, and descriptions of common points will be omitted. Among the elements constituting the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment, the elements identical or corresponding to the elements explained in the underlying technique are given the same reference numerals and explained.

The first embodiment is a game machine specification of "V probability variation (ball probability)" type, and the basic structure of the board surface will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 24 is a game flow regarding the pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment. The normal game state is a low probability / low base state, and by winning a jackpot with a probability of 1/256 in the lottery related to the first special symbol performed by entering the ball into the first start winning device P710. It shifts to a jackpot game state.

There are two types of jackpot game states that are won by lottery related to the first special symbol, and if you win the "fastest bonus", after three rounds of jackpot games are executed, the electric chew support function will operate 64 times. Move to "Fastest Rush" (high probability / high base state). On the other hand, if the player wins the "Battle Bonus", after three rounds of jackpot games are executed, the game shifts to the "Battle Mode" (low probability/high base state) in which the electric chew support function is activated 100 times or 200 times. do. In the lottery related to the first special symbol, when a big hit is achieved, the percentage of "fastest bonus" is 5%, and the percentage of "battle bonus" is 95%.

"Fastest Rush" is a big hit with a probability of 1/25.6 in the lottery related to the second special symbol performed by entering the ball into the second start winning device P720 while the electric chew support function is activated 64 times. It becomes a game property aiming at the election of.

During the "fastest rush", there are two types of jackpot game states that are won by lottery related to the second special symbol. %), and 4 rounds of jackpot (30%). After one of the three types of jackpot states is executed according to the probability, the state shifts to the "fastest rush" again. On the other hand, if "DH bonus MAX" is won, the game shifts to "fastest rush" again after the jackpot (25%) of 10 rounds is executed. In the lottery relating to the second special symbol, the probability is always high after the big win is completed, regardless of whether "DH bonus" or "DH bonus MAX" is won.

In the ``fastest rush'', when the variation ends 60 times without winning a jackpot while the electric chew support function is activated 60 times, the game shifts to the ``END battle''. In the "END Battle", the effect of whether or not the remaining 4 fluctuations will hit the jackpot is performed, so compared to the "Fastest Rush" with the same high probability / high base state, the time of one fluctuation is relative. configured to be relatively long. Also, in the final variation, a result screen may be displayed to display the total number of game balls acquired so far, the number of consecutive games, etc. If there is variation in the variation time in the variation, there is a concern that the player cannot be clearly notified of the game results so far (that is, if a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected at the last time, the result screen display time is shortened), for example, it is preferable to provide about one type of variation pattern for each of the case of a big hit and the case of a loss.

In the "END Battle", if the jackpot is won while the electric chew support function is operating 4 times, it will shift to the "fastest rush" again, but the 4 fluctuations have ended without winning the jackpot. , the sequence of favorable states ends with a transition to "normal state".

Next, in the "fight mode", while the electric chew support function operates 100 times or 200 times, the lottery related to the second special symbol performed by entering the ball into the second start winning device P710 is 1/256. It is a game property aiming at winning a jackpot with a probability of .

In "Battle Mode", if you win a jackpot while the electric chew support function is activated 100 times or 200 times, you will win 2 rounds (25%), 3 rounds (20%), 4 rounds. Jackpot (30%), 10-round jackpot (25%), one of the four types of jackpot states, depending on the probability. do. In other words, "awakening bonus (2R, 3R, 4R, 10R)" and "DH bonus (2R, 3R, 4R)" or "DH bonus MAX (10R)" are both lotteries related to the second special symbol. It is a jackpot condition to be elected. On the other hand, in the "battle mode", when the jackpot is not won while the electric chew support function is activated 100 times or 200 times, the game shifts to the normal state.

Since the first embodiment is a "V probability variable (ball probability)" type gaming machine specification, in the case of any bonus of "fastest bonus", "DH bonus", "DH bonus MAX", and "awakening bonus" Passing the game ball through the specific area P750 provided in the big winning hole P751 in the second round (“V winning”) is a condition for achieving a high probability after the big win. In the second round, when the game ball cannot pass through the specific area P750 provided in the big winning hole P751 ("V winning"), "fastest bonus", "DH bonus", "DH bonus MAX" and "Awakening Bonus" shift to a low probability after the end of the big win.

Here, in the "fight mode", when the 200 times of the electric chew support function is activated, when 200 times are completed without a big hit, the "awakening mode" in which the electric chew support function of 560 times is activated ” (low probability/high base state). In fact, as types of "battle bonus", the state in which the electric chew support function operates 100 times ("battle mode") and the state in which the electric chew support function operates 200 times ("battle mode") ), and a state in which the 760-time electric chew support function is activated (“fight mode” + “awakening mode”). When the jackpot is activated, the "fight mode (200 times)" and the "awakening mode (560 times)" are produced separately.

In "Battle Mode", there are cases where the electric chew support function ends in 100 times, 200 times, and 760 times, so the 100th fluctuation after the electric chew support function is activated, At the 200th fluctuation after the activation of the electric chewing support function, and the 760th fluctuation after the activation of the electric chewing support function, an effect is performed to incite whether the electric chewing support function will end or continue. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the advantageous state will continue. Such a fanning effect may be performed not only at the final variation when the electronic chew support function ends, but also at a plurality of variations ranging from the previous variation to the final variation. In addition, the same fan effect may be performed for all variations of 100 times, 200 times, and 760 times at which the electric chew support function ends, or different fan effect may be performed. Also, the number of fluctuations in which the fanning effect is performed may be different.

Next, a description will be given of a case in which the jackpot is not won while the electric chew support function is activated 560 times in the "awakening mode". More specifically, in the lottery (1/256) related to the first special symbol performed by entering the ball into the first start winning device P710 in the normal state, 760 times of the electric chew support function is activated to win the jackpot. In the lottery (1/256) related to the second special symbol performed by entering the ball into the second start winning device P720 while the 760 times electric chew support function is activated after winning and the end of the big hit, This is the situation when the jackpot is not won even once.

In the pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment, when 760 times of variation are performed without winning a big win in a low probability state after the end of the big win (or after clearing the RAM), 900 times of B time saving. is working. Since the jackpot probability ML of the pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment is 1/256 (P), the number of times of operation of B time saving n = 760 times is "2.5 × P (2.5 × 256 = 640 times) ≤ n (760 times) ≤ 3.0 × P (3.0 × 256 = 768 times)” is satisfied, and similarly, the number of times of time reduction of B time reduction N = 900 times is “0.4 (0.4 ×256≈102 times)×P≦N (900 times)≦3.8×P (3.8×256=973 times)”.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the relationship between the normal game (low probability/low base) and time reduction of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is an image diagram showing a state in which 760 fluctuations are completed without winning a jackpot while the chew support function is operating.

In FIG. 25 (1), after A time saving (low probability / high base state “fight mode” + “awakening mode”) ends in 760 times, B time saving is activated 900 times from the 761st time of the next change. showing a pattern. By configuring in this way, A time saving and B time saving can be operated continuously, so it is possible to create a situation where the electric chew support function of 1560 times (760 times + 900 times) operates continuously. be able to. In addition, since the normal state is not performed between the end of the time saving A and the time saving B starting, it becomes a pattern in which a situation disadvantageous in terms of ball output does not occur.

In FIG. 25 (2), after the A time saving (low probability / high base state “fight mode” + “awakening mode”) ends in 752 times, after executing the normal state 8 times, from the 761st time It shows a pattern that activates 900 times of B time saving. In addition, in FIG. 25 (3), after A short time (low probability / high base state “fight mode” + “awakening mode”) ends in 756 times, after executing the normal state four times, 761 It shows a pattern to operate the B time saving 900 times from the first time.

In the pattern of FIG. 25 (2) and (3), after the A time saving ends, the B time saving is activated after a certain number of normal fluctuations are interposed, but in this way, from the end of the A time saving to the B time saving By intentionally performing the normal state until the start of the operation, it is possible to make the player more clearly understand the start timing of the time saving B.例文帳に追加In the pattern of FIG. 25 (1), since A time saving and B time saving are executed continuously, there is a concern that the timing of switching between A time saving and B time saving is difficult to understand, but FIG. 25 (2) (3) This concern is resolved by inserting a normal state in which the electric chew support function does not operate.

However, if the number of executions of the normal state between the end of the short time A and the start of the short time B is blindly designed to be large, the continuity between the short time A and the short time B will be weakened, and the disadvantage for the player will increase. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25 (2), the maximum number of special figures 1 pending (4 pieces) and the maximum number of special figures 2 pending By setting it to 8 times or less, which is the total number with the number (4 pieces), if the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are held up to the maximum number, 8 times normal fluctuation It will be possible to operate the B time reduction without entering a new starting port. By configuring in this way, it is possible to suppress the disadvantage caused by the electric chewing support function not operating due to the normal state while interposing the normal state between the start of the time saving A and the end of the time saving B.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 25 (3), as the number of normal state fluctuations to be executed between the end of A time saving and the start of B time saving, the maximum number of special figures 2 pending (4 pieces) is set to 4 times or less By doing so, if the maximum number of special 2 holds is held up to 4 at the end of A time saving, it is possible to survive 4 normal states with the change of special 2 hold. there is By configuring in this way, the lottery related to the first special symbol performed by the ball entering the first start prize winning device P710 in the normal state from the end of the time saving A to the start of the time saving B is prevented from being performed. be able to. Specifically, in the lottery related to the first special symbol performed by entering the ball into the first start winning device P710 and the lottery related to the second special symbol performed by entering the ball into the second start winning device P720, the big hit Because the ratio of high probability is higher in the lottery related to the 2nd special design (if the lottery related to the 1st special design becomes a big hit, the ratio of high probability after the end of the big hit is 5%, If the lottery related to the second special pattern is a big hit, the percentage of high probability after the end of the big hit is 100%), in the unlikely event that it is in the normal state between the end of short time A and the start of short time B If the player wins the lottery, the disadvantage to the player is enormous. Therefore, the pattern of FIG. 25 (3), which can overcome the normal state by the lottery related to the second special symbol by holding the special figure 2, is more effective than the pattern of FIG. 25 (2).

The pattern in Figure 25 (2) (3) assumes the maximum number of special figures 1 pending (4) and the maximum number of special figures 2 pending (4), but special figures 1 pending and special figures It can be changed as appropriate according to the maximum number of 2 reservations. For example, in the case of a pachinko game machine designed with a maximum number of special figure 1 reserves of 3 and a maximum number of special figure 2 reserves of 2, in the pattern of FIG. In the pattern of FIG. 25(3), the number of times of the normal state should be set to 2 times or less. In other words, the number of times of execution of A time saving is "P", the upper limit number of reservations The total number with the upper limit number) is "N", and the number of times of variation (number of operations n) until B time saving is executed is "M", the number of times of "P" is "(MN) ≤ P ≦M” can be selected as appropriate.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment, the period during which the electric chew support function operates is a high probability/high base state (“fastest rush”) of 64 times and a low probability/high base state of 100 times. Base state ("struggle mode"), 200 times low probability / high base state ("fight mode"), 760 times low probability / high base state ("fight mode" + "awakening mode"), 900 times low It has a probability / high base state (B time saving), and the jackpot expectations in each state are as follows.

(1) 164 times high probability/high base state (“Fastest Rush”)
Probability of winning 1/25.6 in 64 times = 92.19%

(2) 100 low-probability/high-base states (“Battle Mode”)
Probability of winning 1/256 in 100 times = 32.39%

(3) 200 Low Probability/High Base State (“Battle Mode”)
Probability of winning 1/256 in 200 times = 54.29%

(4) 760 times low probability/high base state (“fight mode” + “awakening mode”)
Probability of winning 1/256 in 760 times = 94.89%

(5) 900 low probability / high base state (B time reduction)
Probability of winning 1/256 in 900 times = 97.05%
The relationship between the number of times the electric chew support operates in each state is as follows.

(5)>(4)>(3)>(1)>(2)
The relationship of the jackpot expectation degree for each state is as follows.

(5)>(4)>(1)>(3)>(2)
That is, in the pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment, 900 times of B time saving, which is executed by changing 760 times without winning a big hit in the normal state, has the highest jackpot expectation. By making it higher, it is designed to strengthen its position as a time-saving method for relieving a stuck state in which a big win is not won over a long fluctuation count. In addition, the low probability / high base state "fight mode" + "awakening mode" jackpot expectations are designed to be higher than the high probability / high base state "fastest rush". Even if the probability ("fastest rush") does not become low probability (fight mode), the game state ("fight mode" + "awakening mode") has a higher probability of hitting the jackpot than the high probability ("fastest rush") ”), the demerit related to the game performance of the pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment, which is difficult to achieve a high probability from the lottery related to the first special symbol performed by entering the ball into the first start winning device P710, is alleviated. can be made

Further, in the pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment, the game property using the time saving A and the time saving B was explained, but the game property adding the time saving C may be used. For example, in the normal state, it is configured so that the normal symbol is won at 1/100, and when the normal symbol is won, the normal electric accessory is in a state where it is easy to enter the second start winning device. The lottery related to the second special design can be performed a total of 5 times, "one change due to the ball entering the second start winning device + four changes for the maximum number of reservations related to the second special design" configured to Furthermore, only in the lottery related to the second special symbol, the time-saving symbol in which the C time-saving in which the electric chewing support function operates six times is executed is selected with a probability of 1/10. As a result, by winning the normal pattern that normally operates with a probability of 1/100, the lottery relating to the second special pattern can be received five times, and the time-saving pattern of 1/10 is won in the five lotteries. If you do, by activating the electric chew support function 6 times, 10 more times ("6 fluctuations due to the ball entering the second start winning device + the maximum number of reservations related to the second special symbol 4 It is a game property that allows you to receive a lottery related to the second special symbol of "variation of individual"). Also, if you win any of the 10 variations related to the second special symbol, or if you win the 1/10 time reduction symbol, you can receive the lottery related to the 10th second special symbol again. It is possible to wait for the big hit of 1/319 while looping the advantageous state in which the support function operates and the lottery related to the second special symbol can be received. As a result, in the normal state, not only a big hit with a probability of 1/319 but also a sense of expectation for the time-saving pattern that wins with a higher probability of 1/100 is generated. In addition, if you win a time-saving pattern during the A time-saving "fastest rush" or "END battle", it is better to continue the running "fastest rush" or "END battle" without activating the C time-saving. desirable. Also, after the end of the "END Battle", in the change in the hold (up to 4) related to the second special pattern, if the time saving pattern with a probability of 1/10 is won, 6 times of C time saving will be activated, so it is advantageous In the remaining hold after the end of this state, there is also a relief game property that you can expect to shorten the C time.

Next, the production from the normal state until the B time saving is activated will be described.

26 to 28 are an example of a production that suggests the operation of time saving B in the normal state, an image diagram showing how the variation speed of the decorative pattern increases as the number of remaining fluctuations until the number of fluctuations in which time saving B operates decreases. is.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram 1 of production (1) suggesting operation of time reduction during normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. By displaying “346 times remaining until activation”, it shows how the player is notified of the remaining number of fluctuations until B time reduction is activated. Specifically, the number of times of operation n = 760 times until the time saving B in the pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment is activated, so FIG. becomes.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram 2 of production (1) suggesting operation of time saving during normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. 50 times left until activation" is displayed, and the 720th variation after the big win (or after the RAM is cleared) is displayed, and the character image P902 on the back side of the central decorative pattern P801. , the change speed of the decorative pattern P801 is increased. In other words, by speeding up the variation speed of the decorative pattern in one variation from the variation in which the remaining number of times before the B time saving is activated is less than 50 times, it is possible to feel that the operation of the B time saving is approaching. I'm doing a performance that makes people understand. At this time, the variation pattern of the special figure performed based on the ball entering the first start winning opening P711 in the main control board P40 does not change, and only the variation of the decorative pattern as the effect is configured to be faster. ing. As a method of increasing the variation speed of the decorative pattern, it is sufficient to display the variation speed quickly, and in addition, by performing multiple temporary fluctuations + temporary stops, the target B Time reduction is approaching. It is also possible to more visually represent the state of being. In addition, although the variation pattern of the special figure has been described as an example that does not change, this is not limited to this, and the variation time itself of the variation pattern of the special figure is shortened by referring to the special variation pattern table using the limited frequency (pattern table). By doing so, it is possible to incite a more realistic sense of urgency.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram 3 of production (1) suggesting operation of time saving during normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. Remaining until activation? times" is displayed, and it seems that it is not possible to judge how many times the change has occurred after the big win (or after clearing the RAM), and the change speed of the decorative pattern P801 is increased. It shows how you are doing. In FIG. 28, the remaining number of times until B time saving is activated is not clearly reported, but in the same way as in FIG. , so that the player can visually recognize the remaining number of times until B time saving. That is, the player can enjoy playing while predicting the remaining number of times until the B time saving is activated according to the speed of variation of the decorative pattern P801. In addition, in this case, the display of "remaining until time-saving activation? Times" on the upper left of the effect display device may not be displayed. In addition, when the remaining number of times until the B time saving is activated is less than 5 times, the clear remaining number of times may be notified. Also, the character image P902 in FIG. 27 may be displayed at the timing when the variation speed of the decorative pattern P801 increases, or may not be displayed.

Next, FIGS. 29 to 31 are an example of a production that suggests the operation of B time saving in the normal state. It is an image diagram showing a state of performing an effect representing one of the results of reaching the number of fluctuations at which the time saving operates.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram 1 of the effect (2) suggesting the time-saving operation during the normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. The image P902 displays "If it becomes a ready-to-win game, it might be a chance!?" The situation of FIG. 29, like FIG. 27, is the remaining 50 fluctuations until B time saving operates, and unlike FIG. 27, the remaining number of times until B time saving is not clearly notified. In other words, it becomes difficult for the player to clearly determine the remaining number of times until B time saving.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram 2 of an effect (2) suggesting a time-saving operation during a normal game (during a low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment, and "8" symbol and "B". It shows that the two symbols are reach (double tenpai). Here, the “8” pattern plays a role in directing to suggest that if three are aligned, one of the big hits will occur, and the “B” pattern is activated from the next variation when three are aligned. It plays a role in directing to suggest that In addition, the kind of decorative design is not limited to this. In particular, regarding the "B" pattern, the role is different from the big hit, and even if three "B" patterns are complete ("BBB"), the B time reduction is only activated and the big hit is not executed. There is a risk of misunderstanding that the player expects some kind of big win when three symbols are aligned. In this case, for example, the operation of shortening the B time may be suggested by a special display mode without adopting the display mode of double eyes. Specifically, it is preferable to adopt a random combination of symbols such as "ZTN", or to incorporate a special symbol into one of the combination of symbols such as "66". In addition, in the specific example using FIGS. 29 to 31, for the sake of convenience, the symbol combination of "BBB" will be described as a symbol combination suggesting that the B time saving operation is activated.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram 3 of the effect (2) suggesting the time-saving operation during the normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. BBB" symbol combination is shown to be in battle, which indicates that the result of the battle is a definite change to one of the symbol combinations. At this time, the simplified figure P802 displayed on the upper right is variably displayed in the ready-to-win state. It can be seen that it is in the process of change. In FIG. 31, either one of the symbol combination of "888" and the symbol combination of "BBB" is definitely displayed by the subsequent presentation, and in the case of the symbol combination of "888", it is a big hit. On the other hand, in the case of the symbol combination of "BBB", it is notified that B time saving will be activated from the next variation. That is, in the game after a specific number of times (in this example, the remaining 50 times until the B time saving is activated), it is set as a special game state on the production, and in this period, when it becomes a hit, the hit It is easy to select an effect that definite suggests, and as a result, it is easy to perform an effect that definitely suggests a win during this period.

In this way, in a situation where the remaining number of times until B time saving is not clearly notified, when the reach of the decorative pattern is established, a special game state is established in which the operation of the big hit or B time saving is confirmed. It is possible to provide the player with pleasures other than "achievement of reach=jackpot".

In addition, in the image diagrams of FIGS. 29 to 31, there is no production that suggests that it is in a special game state (“reach establishment = big hit or B time saving”), but for example, up to the variation number of times when B time saving is activated By continuing to display the notation such as "chance zone" from the time the number of remaining fluctuations reaches 50 times to the final fluctuation when B time saving is activated, the current fluctuation is a special game state The player may be notified of this fact. Moreover, although reach establishment has demonstrated the example which becomes one of the result of a big hit and B time saving, it is not restricted to this, You may selectively combine the situation which results in C time saving.

Next, FIGS. 32 and 33 show, as an example of an effect suggesting the operation of time saving B in the normal state, the remaining number of times until the number of fluctuations in which time saving B operates is performed after the fact at a predetermined opportunity. It is an image figure showing a state.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram 1 of an effect (3) suggesting a time-saving operation during a normal game (during a low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. It shows how to suggest the remaining number of fluctuations until the time saving is activated. The situation in FIG. 32 is the 600th change after the end of the jackpot (or after clearing the RAM), and the remaining 160 times B time saving is activated, but in the lower right gauge display, the gauge is only 50% is not accumulated, an effect that gives the player an impression that is less than the number of remaining fluctuations until the actual B time saving is performed.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram 2 of the effect (3) suggesting the time-saving operation during the normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment, and the decorative pattern P801 in the center is in the reach state. It is displayed in a stopped state at the symbol combination that is out of line, and the lower right gauge display is increased from 50% to 75% by displaying "Gauge UP" at the bottom. The situation in FIG. 33 is triggered by the situation of being out of the reach state (that is, a negative situation for the player), and the gauge indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until B time saving is activated is changed to the actual remaining number of fluctuations. We are doing a production to adjust towards. As an opportunity to increase the gauge, there are situations in which the player has a negative feeling (situation that the player loses after reach, situation that does not become a big hit until a predetermined number of fluctuations, special figure 1 hold is held up to 4 It is preferable to adopt, but not limited to, for example, 500 to 520 rotations after the end of the big hit (or after clearing the RAM), It may be provided as a special performance section where the gauge accumulates only during a specific number of fluctuations such as 600 rotations to 620 rotations, or as a section where the gauge accumulates more easily than other sections. It is good to position it. In addition, it is possible to direct to identify these special effect sections (for example, to display a "chance zone where the gauge is easy to increase", etc.), or conversely, to increase the gauge without changing the effect. The easy-to-learn section may have an element that only knowledgeable players can enjoy.

Also, after the big hit (or after clearing the RAM), the gauge may be displayed all the time, or the gauge may be displayed when the number of remaining fluctuations until B time saving is less than a predetermined number of times. good. In the former case, the player can enjoy playing the game while anticipating the number of remaining fluctuations from the gauge that is always displayed until B time reduction. Since the number of remaining fluctuations until B is small, it is possible to give more tension to the fluctuations up to the approaching B time saving.

In addition, in a pachinko game machine equipped with C time saving, when winning C time saving in a situation where the gauge is halfway accumulated, an effect may be performed such that the gauge is made 100% at once by the change. In other words, as the information suggested by the gauge, not only B time saving but also C time saving can also be used.

In addition, as a type of jackpot, a jackpot (first jackpot) that gives a low probability / high base state A short time after the jackpot ends, and a high probability / high base state A short time after the jackpot is given. In either case, this example works more favorably in terms of game characteristics such that the same performance is executed during the big win and during the time saving A.例文帳に追加Specifically, in the case of such game characteristics, it is difficult for the player to judge from the performance whether he or she has won the first big win or the second big win. / It is also difficult to judge from the performance whether the A time saving of the high base state is executed or the high probability / high base state A time saving is executed. In such a game property, after the end of the first jackpot, by shifting to a low probability state, counting of the number of fluctuations (the number of times of operation n) from the end of the first jackpot to the short time B is started. After the end of the first jackpot, the variation of "760 rotations" will be performed to activate the B time saving, but after the second jackpot, by shifting to a high probability state, the second jackpot will be changed to a high probability state. Since the number of fluctuations (number of operations n) from the end of the A time saving in the probability / high base state to the B time saving is counted, after the second jackpot ends, "A time saving times + 760 rotations" will be performed. By doing so, B time saving will be activated. In other words, in a situation where you do not know the number of fluctuations (number of times of operation n) required for B time saving to operate after the end of the big hit, by performing an effect that suggests the remaining number of times until B time saving, the player can reach B time saving. It is possible to play a game while predicting the number of remaining fluctuations.

Next, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern in the normal state will be described.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram 1 showing the order in which decorative symbols change and stop during a normal game (during low probability/low base) of the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. The direction of variation in each of the objects is indicated. Note that the correspondence between the arrows and the objects is as follows, and only numeric objects are displayed for the decorative symbols inside during the movement. Alphabetical characters A to E represent the order of stoppage of fluctuation.
A, a number object B that forms the left decorative pattern, a character object C that forms the left decorative pattern, a number object D that forms the right decorative pattern, a character object E that forms the right decorative pattern, and a middle decorative pattern. The numeric objects that make up the

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the process from the variable display of the decorative symbols to the stop of the variable during the normal game (during the low probability/low base) of the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. Using the alphabets (A to E) representing the order of stoppage of fluctuation in FIG. 34, the situation at the time of stoppage of fluctuation of a plurality of objects constituting the decorative pattern will be described.

First, in FIG. 35(1), the numeric objects forming the left decorative pattern that have been variably displayed in the variative direction of A are stopped and displayed. Next, in FIG. 35(2), the character object forming the left decorative pattern, which has been variably displayed in the variative direction of B, is stopped and displayed. Next, in FIG. 35(3), the numeric objects composing the right decorative pattern, which have been variably displayed in the variability direction of C, are stopped and displayed. Next, in FIG. 35(4), the character object that constitutes the right decorative pattern that has been variably displayed in the variative direction of D is stopped and displayed. Next, in FIG. 35(5), the numeric objects that constitute the decorative symbols in the variable display in the direction of E are stopped and displayed. Finally, in FIG. 35(6), the character objects that make up the left decorative pattern and the character objects that make up the right decorative pattern, which have already been stopped and displayed, are replaced by the number objects that make up the middle decorative pattern. By moving so as to approach each other, the characters finally become character objects that form the inner decorative pattern, and are stopped and displayed together with the number objects that form the inner decorative pattern.

As described above, during the variable display of the decorative symbols in the normal state in the pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment, the number objects and the character objects constituting the left decorative symbols vary in different directions of variation. It has the characteristics indicated. By configuring in this way, it is possible to make it difficult to understand which decorative pattern will finally stop, unlike during the variable display of general decorative patterns in which a number object and a character object are integrally formed. , it will be possible to stir up expectations until the end when fluctuations stop.

In addition, the pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment is characterized in that it has only numeric objects as the objects forming the medium symbols in the display of the decorative symbols in the normal state. Since the decorative pattern is formed by combining the left and right character objects at the time of the stop display, the variable stop display is richer in variety compared to the conventional pattern combination of the decorative patterns in which the numbers and the characters are integrated. It can be performed. In other words, the combination of decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed is "the number of character objects that compose the left decorative symbol x the number of character objects that compose the right decorative symbol". Deep production is possible.

A more characteristic point is that, as shown in FIG. 35(4), different character objects are assigned to the same number objects on the left and right. Specifically, the correspondence relationship is as follows.

(Decorative pattern on the left)
"1" + Character A
"2" + Character B
"3" + Character C
"4" + character D
"5" + Character F
"6" + Character G
"7" + character H
"8" + Character I

(Decorative pattern on the right)
"1" + character J
"2" + character K
"3" + Character L
"4" + character M
"5" + Character N
"6" + character O
"7" + Character P
"8" + character Q
In other words, the character objects that make up the middle symbol in the case of losing after reach are "the number of character objects that make up the left decorative design (8) x the number of character objects that make up the right decorative design (8)". A total of 64 types.

Here, character A in the left decorative pattern and character J in the right decorative pattern, character B in the left decorative pattern and character K in the right decorative pattern, character C in the left decorative pattern and character L in the right decorative pattern. , left decorative pattern character D and right decorative pattern character M, left decorative pattern character E and right decorative pattern character N, left decorative pattern character F and right decorative pattern character O, left It is desirable that the character G of the decorative pattern in 1 and the character P of the right decorative pattern, the character H of the left decorative pattern and the character Q of the right decorative pattern are composed of characters that are related to each other. In other words, by arranging characters with relationships (brothers, parents and children, friends, rivals, the same team, etc.) on the work that is the concept of the pachinko machine P for the same number objects with the same decoration pattern on the left and right. , When the left and right number objects are reachable, or when the three patterns on the left, middle and right (in this case, the number objects) are stopped and displayed in doubles and become a big hit, the left and right decorative patterns are configured. The appearance of the character object is improved when it is stopped and displayed as the character object forming the decorative pattern inside. In particular, the more the player knows the work that became the concept of the pachinko game machine P, the greater the enjoyment.

Also, in FIGS. 35(5) and 35(6), an example was explained in which, after the number object constituting the middle decorative pattern is stopped, the left and right decorative pattern character objects move only the display position without changing the display mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode may be changed as the character objects of the left and right decorative symbols move to the positions forming the middle symbols. Concretely, it is conceivable that the character is changed from a sitting state to a standing state, or the pose of the character is changed. In this way, by changing the display mode (fluctuation) of the character objects that make up the left and right decorative patterns and the display mode (change stopped) of the character objects that make up the middle decorative pattern, the displayed character objects can be changed. It becomes easy to identify which character object constitutes which decorative pattern.

Also, during the temporary stop due to the pseudo change (pseudo continuation), the left and right decorative pattern character objects are not moved to the position of the middle pattern, and the position of the middle pattern is a special pattern that suggests that the pseudo change will be performed. is configured to change again after displaying . By doing so, it is possible to avoid confusion with the display mode of the decorative pattern when the actual variation is stopped.

Although FIGS. 34 and 35 have been explained as a variable display mode of decorative patterns in the normal state, it is not necessary to adopt such a variable display mode in all states in the normal state. In addition to the normal state (low probability/low base medium), decorations in any game state such as low probability/high base medium, high probability/low base medium, or high probability/high base medium There is no problem even if it adopts as a variable display mode of the pattern. Further, in this case, in one production stage, variation is performed in the above-described variable display mode of the decorative patterns, and in the other production stages, the numeric objects and character objects forming the left, middle, and right decorative patterns are displayed in the same manner. By configuring it in this manner, the reach is formed in a situation where the character objects constituting the left and right decorative patterns are different in one production stage, and the character objects constituting the left and right decorative patterns are the same in the other production stage. Since the reach is formed in the situation, it is possible to highlight the peculiarity of the variable display mode of the decorative pattern in one production stage.

Further, even during the period when the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is adopted, there may be a special variation such that all the left, middle and right decorative symbols are composed of the number object and the character object.

Next, an example of the ready-to-win effect in the normal state will be described.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing the production flow of the ready-to-win production of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment, and is an production flow relating to battle ready-to-win, which is one of the ready-to-win productions executed after the decorative symbols are in the ready-to-win state. .

First, after the decorative pattern becomes ready-to-win, when the deadly mission P1100 is executed among the plurality of ready-to-win effects, a mission effect that presents a clear condition on the effect is executed, and if the mission is successful stocks one to three "hissatsu" in the effect display device. On the other hand, if the mission fails, the ready-to-win effect is terminated, and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with a combination of symbols that are out of alignment.

Next, when one or more "hissatsu" is stocked in the special mission P1100 (that is, when the mission production is successful), a battle ready-to-reach is executed, which is a ready-to-reach production in which a friendly character battles an enemy character. . Battle Reach consists of three parts, the first half, the middle stage, and the second half, and a reach effect is performed with the aim of defeating the enemy character by using the "special attack" stocked at P1100. Therefore, stocking three "hissatsu" at P1100 increases the expectation of victory (expectation of big hit) in battle reach rather than stocking one "hissatsu".

Next, at P1110 in the first half of Battle Reach, if you have stocked three "specials" at P1100, by using the "specials" stocked in the effect display device at P1120, the allied character will perform a special move. done. Here, if the enemy character is defeated by the special move performed by the ally character, it becomes a big hit, and if the enemy character cannot be defeated, the process advances to the battle reach middle stage P1130.

Next, in the battle reach middle stage P1130, if you have stocked 3 "specials" at P1100, or if you have stocked 2, you can use the "specials" stocked in the effect display device at P1140. , A production will be performed in which the ally character unleashes a special move. Here, if the enemy character is defeated by the special move performed by the ally character, it will be a big hit, and if it cannot be defeated, the process proceeds to P1150 in the latter half of the battle reach.

Next, at P1150 in the latter half of the Battle Reach, if you have stocked 3 "hissatsu" at P1100, or if you have stocked 2, or if you have stocked 1, at P1160 stock the effect display device By using the "special attack" that has been executed, an effect is performed in which the ally character unleashes a special move. Here, if the enemy character is defeated by the deathblow performed by the ally character, it is a big hit, and if the enemy character cannot be defeated, the battle reach ends, and the decoration pattern is stopped with a combination of symbols that are not displayed. . In addition, only in the latter half of the battle ready-to-win, there is a pattern in which the revival performance is executed after the revival performance is temporarily stopped by the symbol combination that is lost once. Also, only in the latter half of the battle reach, there is a case where a cut-in effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit is executed at P1170, and if the cut-in effect is executed, it is assumed that at P1100 only one "special death" is performed. Even if the stock cannot be made, the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than the case where three "special kills" are stocked at P1100 and the cut-in performance is not executed at P1170. If you have only one "Special" in stock at P1100, "Special" will always be used in the second half of Battle Reach.

Further, when shifting from the middle stage of battle reach P1130 to the latter half of battle reach P1150, there is a case where the transition is made to F zone P1180 where the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the latter half of battle reach P1150. Even if you move to the F zone, the battle with the enemy character is still going on in the same way as in the second half of Battle Reach, so by using "special attack" at the timing of P1190, the allied character will perform a special move. . Here, if the enemy character is defeated by the deathblow performed by the ally character, it is a big hit, and if the enemy character cannot be defeated, the battle reach ends, and the decoration pattern is stopped with a combination of symbols that are not displayed. . In addition, as in the latter half of the Battle Reach, even when passing through the F-ZONE, there is a pattern in which the resurrection effect is executed after the temporary stop due to the combination of symbols that are not once, then the resurrection effect is performed. there is

Next, FIGS. 37 to 47 are image diagrams of the Battle Reach explained in FIG. 36, and specifically explain the effect content at each timing in FIG.

First, FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram 1 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment, and shows the effect during the deadly mission of FIG. In FIG. 37, the mission effect on the effect is successful, and three "hissatsu" are stocked on the left side of the screen. There are a plurality of types of stocked "specials" according to the degree of expectation of a big hit, and two types of "specials weak" and "specials strong" are stocked in FIG. As for the mode of display when the "hissatsu" is stocked, the stocks may be arranged in order of acquisition, or may be arranged in order of the degree of expectation of a big hit.

Next, FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram 2 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment, showing the state at the start of the battle ready-to-win. In FIG. 38, guidance suggests to the player that if 100 enemies can be defeated using the stocked "hissatsu", the player will win a big hit.

Next, FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram 3 showing the reach effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. It shows how an enemy character was attacked and 100 characters were defeated, which is the production condition for a big hit. At this time, since only one "hissatsu" was used, the remaining two remain unused.

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram 4 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment, and shows how after FIG. 39 the decorative symbols are stop-displayed in the big hit symbol combination.

Next, FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram 5 showing the reach effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. Although the enemy character was attacked, 100 characters could not be beaten, which is a condition for a big hit. In this case, proceed to the middle stage of the battle reach with the remaining "hissatsu" stocked.

Next, FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram 6 showing the reach effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. Although the enemy character was attacked, 100 characters could not be beaten, which is the condition for a big hit. In this case, proceed to the second half of Battle Reach with the rest of the "specials" stocked. Although not shown, if 100 players can be beaten, which is the condition for the performance of a big hit, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols for a big win in the same way as in FIG.

Next, FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram 7 showing the reach performance of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. It shows how an enemy character was attacked and 100 characters were defeated, which is the production condition for a big hit. After that, similarly to FIG. 40, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the combination of symbols for a big win.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram 8 showing the reach effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment, and in the latter half of the battle reach of FIG. Although the enemy character was attacked, 100 characters could not be beaten, which is the condition for a big hit.

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram 9 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment, and shows how the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols are out after FIG.

Next, FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram 10 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment. A friend character attacks an enemy character by using the "hissatsu-strong", and defeats 100 people, which is a condition for a big hit.

Next, FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram 11 showing the ready-to-win effect of the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment, in which the F zone of P1180 in FIG. Then, the ally character attacks the enemy character and defeats 100 characters, which is the production condition for a big hit.

Among the production elements in the entire battle reach, when arranging in descending order of expectation for big hits, "F zone" > "cut-in" > "stock number of deathblow". In other words, rather than transitioning to battle reach when the number of stocks of special death is 1, it is relatively more likely to hit the jackpot when the number of stocks of death is 3. becomes higher. On the other hand, the cut-in was executed in the latter half of the battle reach when the "special stock number" was 1, rather than the cut-in not being executed in the latter half of the battle reach when the "special stock number" was 3. The higher the expectation of a big hit, the higher the relative value. On the other hand, instead of cutting in in the second half of battle reach with 3 "special stocks", F zone without transitioning to the latter half of battle reach with 1 "special stocks" If you shift to , the expectation of a big hit will be relatively higher.

In this way, in the battle ready-to-win which is one of the ready-to-win effects in the pachinko game machine P of the first embodiment, whether or not it is a big hit is checked by the same number as the stock number of "hissatsu" stocked before the start of the battle ready-to-win. Since the win-lose effect that is definitely notified is executed, it is a production that draws a line from the general reach effect that the win-lose effect is performed only at the final timing. By configuring in this way, the number of timings for deterministically informing a big hit increases by the number of stocked "special kills", so the long ready-to-win effect can be prevented from becoming redundant. In addition, in a state where multiple "specials" are stocked, that is, in a situation where it is certain that multiple chance effects will be executed, a pattern that notifies a big hit without using all the stocked "specials" By having it, it is possible to perform a big hit notification contrary to the expectation of the player.

[Second embodiment]
The pachinko game machine P of the second embodiment has various characteristic configurations in addition to the basic configuration of the base technology described above. In the following, differences from the underlying technology will be mainly described, and descriptions of common points will be omitted. Among the elements constituting the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, the elements identical or corresponding to the elements explained in the underlying technique are given the same reference numerals and explained.

The second embodiment is a game machine specification of "small win V (mixture of 1 type and 2 types)" type, and the basic structure of the board surface will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 48 is a diagram showing the game flow of the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment. The normal game state is a low probability / low base state, and by winning a jackpot with a probability of 1/319 in the lottery related to the first special symbol performed by entering the ball into the first start winning device P710. It shifts to a jackpot game state.

In the case of a big hit in the lottery related to the first special pattern, either the 4th round "R battle bonus" or the 7th round "R battle bonus" is executed according to the big hit pattern, and the 4th round After the "R Battle Bonus" ends, it shifts to a high probability state, and after the "R Battle Bonus" of 7 rounds ends, it becomes a normal state. The winning ratio of the 4th round "R battle bonus" and the 7th round "R battle bonus" is 50%:50%.

After the 4th round of "R Battle Bonus" ends, the "Bounty Rush" that activates the electric chew support function only once will be executed, and in the lottery related to the second special pattern, you will win a small hit with a probability of 1/1. By doing so, 9 rounds of big wins are executed with the entry of a ball into a specific area (V area) during a small winning game. In the pachinko game machine P of the second embodiment, the maximum number of reservations related to the second special symbol is set to 3, and the ball is almost certainly entered into the specific area (V area) by hitting to the right during the small hit. Since it is configured to do so, all four fluctuations in total, including the fluctuation of the second special symbol due to the operation of the electric chew support during "Bounty Rush" and the fluctuation related to the three holdings of the second special symbol You can expect a small hit + 9 rounds of big hits.

There are 2 types of small hits + 9 rounds of big hits in "Bounty Rush", and if you win the "Bounty Bonus" that activates the electric chew support after the big hit ends, you will shift to "Bounty Rush" again after the big hit ends, and you will win a big hit. When winning the "END bonus" in which the electric chewing support does not operate after the end, the state shifts to the normal state after the end of the big win, and a series of advantageous states ends. In other words, the "Bounty Bonus" is won by one of the four fluctuations in total, the fluctuation of the second special symbol due to the operation of the electric chew support during the "Bounty Rush" and the fluctuation related to the three reserved second special symbols. In this case, the "bounty rush" continues, and if the "END bonus" is won in all four fluctuations, the game is shifted to the normal state.

If you win a 1/50 time saving pattern in the normal state, you will move to the C time saving "ALIVE zone". In the "ALIVE zone", one of 10 times, 20 times, and 30 times of the electric chew support function operates according to the type of time saving pattern. In the pachinko game machine P of the second embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the lottery related to the first special symbol while the electric chewing support function is operating, the electric chewing support function is always activated. , so if you win a jackpot with a probability of 1/319 in the lottery related to the first special symbol during the "ALIVE Zone", you will receive a "Rush Bonus" of 4 or 7 rounds. , After the "Rush Bonus" ends, it will always shift to "Bounty Rush" in which the electric chew support function is activated. In other words, in the normal state, if you win the jackpot with a probability of 1/319 in the lottery related to the first special symbol, and if you win the special symbol that is the "R battle bonus", the transition to "Bounty Rush" If you win a jackpot with a probability of 1/319 during the 10 to 30 times of the "ALIVE Zone" that shifts by winning the 1/50 time-saving pattern in the lottery related to the first special pattern, " It has two transition routes: a pattern that transitions to "Bounty Rush". The number of times that the time saving pattern and the electric chew support function operate is not limited to the above.

Here, the “ALIVE zone” is a state in which the electric chew support function is activated, but the three functions that make up the electric chew support function (normal pattern probability change, normal pattern time reduction, (normal electric accessories ) Of the open extension), the normal pattern probability change and the normal pattern time reduction are not working, and the opening extension of the normal electric accessory has only a function that makes it slightly easier to open than in the normal state. Therefore, although the electric chew support function is activated internally, it does not essentially play a role as an electric chew support function, and the first special that is performed by entering the ball into the first start winning device P710 The main game state is to draw lots for symbols.

FIG. 49 is a diagram showing the relationship between the time saving and the game state of the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, and is an image diagram showing the relationship between the electric chew support function and the game state in the pachinko game machine P of the second embodiment. is.

The pachinko game machine P of the second embodiment has two types of normal symbols, and the respective winning probabilities for the normal symbol 1 are 99/100 and for the normal symbol 2 are 1/100. In addition, among the three functions that make up the "electric chew support function", as a state related to the extension of the opening of the normal electric accessory, there are two patterns: a pattern in which the normal electric accessory operates short and a pattern in which the ordinary electric accessory operates long. It has an open pattern. "Short" is the time during which the normal electric accessory operates to the extent that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start-up winning device, and "Long" is the time that the game ball easily enters the second start-up winning device. It is the time when normal electric accessories operate to some extent.

The normal state is a state in which the normal electric accessory is short-circuited even if any of the normal symbol 1 with a probability of 99/100 and the normal symbol 2 with a probability of 1/100 is won. A game ball cannot win a prize in the starting prize winning device. In C time saving ("ALIVE zone"), when normal pattern 1 with a probability of 99/100 is won, the normal electric accessory is short-operated, and when normal pattern 2 with a probability of 1/100 is won. Since the electric accessories are normally operated for a long time, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to win the second start prize winning device. In A time saving (“Bounty Rush”), normal electric accessories operate long even if either normal pattern 1 with a probability of 99/100 or normal pattern 2 with a probability of 1/100 is won. Because of the state, it becomes a state in which it is easy to win a game ball in the second starting prize winning device. In other words, the "ALIVE zone", which is C time saving, has a slightly increased probability that the normal electric accessory will operate long compared to the normal state (normal state: 0/100, C time saving: 1/100). It can be said that the electric chew support function is working, but it can be seen that there is almost no difference in ball output performance. However, in the normal state, if you win a jackpot with a probability of 1/319 in the lottery related to the first special symbol, it will not shift to "Bounty Rush", which is an advantageous state only with a probability of 50%, but in a short time. In a certain "ALIVE zone", when a jackpot with a probability of 1/319 is won in the lottery related to the first special symbol, the normal state is shifted to "Bounty Rush", which is an advantageous state with a probability of 100%. It can be said that C time saving is a much more advantageous state than C.

In this way, compared to the normal state, there is almost no difference in the electric chew support function, but in the case of a big hit, the electric chew support function is more likely to operate than in the normal state (hereinafter referred to as A special game state is created such that if a big win is achieved in the current game state, the degree of advantage is higher than in the normal state, in a normal state of waiting for a big win, by setting a time saving C having a chance zone. be able to.

In addition, as a result, in the normal state, in addition to winning a big hit, a game property that can be expected to win a time-saving pattern that shifts to C time saving is built. Alternatively, a reach production that simultaneously incites whether to win the time-saving pattern or not, after the reach production that suggests a big hit fails, in the manner of a resurrection production, to notify that the time-saving pattern was actually won. ' is desirable, but not limited to this, it is also possible to perform a dedicated effect that suggests only the winning of the time-saving symbol.

C During the time-saving “ALIVE zone”, not only is there a production that suggests that it is in the “ALIVE zone”, but it is also clear that if a big hit is achieved in the current game state, it will definitely shift to “Bounty Rush”. You may make it perform the production|presentation which alert|reports to. In addition, it may be possible to inform which time-saving pattern is won at the time of winning, or to inform whether or not the "ALIVE zone" continues for the 10th time and the 20th time.

In addition, if you win a time saving design during the C time saving "ALIVE zone", you may overwrite and execute the "ALIVE zone" based on the newly elected time saving design, or you may execute the newly elected time saving The "ALIVE zone" based on the design may not be executed. Alternatively, after the "ALIVE zone" being executed ends, the "ALIVE zone" may be executed the remaining number of times based on the newly won time-saving symbols. The relationship between A time saving and B time saving can also be changed as appropriate and adopted as described above.

In addition, in the game flow related to the pachinko game machine P of the second embodiment described in FIG. 48, only C time reduction is positioned as the role of the chance zone, but similar game characteristics are constructed using A time reduction and B time reduction may Specifically, referring to FIG. 48 as an example, when the lottery relating to the first special pattern in the normal state results in a big hit, it is always shifted to the A time-saving chan zone, and in the A time-saving chance zone. In addition, it is also possible to have a game property such that when the lottery related to the first special symbol wins again, the game is shifted to "Bounty Rush". Only A time saving may be used as a chance zone, only C time saving may be used as a chance zone, and both A time saving and C time saving may be used as chance zones. In addition, needless to say, the time saving B may be used as a chance zone, and it is possible to combine them appropriately according to the playability.

In addition, the pachinko game machine P of the second embodiment has been described as an example of the game machine specifications of the "small hit V (mixture of 1 type and 2 types)" type, but for any game characteristics such as V probability variation and ST There is no problem even if it is applied to

[Third embodiment]
The pachinko game machine P of the third embodiment has various characteristic configurations in addition to the basic configuration of the base technology described above. In the following, differences from the underlying technology will be mainly described, and descriptions of common points will be omitted. Among the elements constituting the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, the elements identical or corresponding to the elements explained in the underlying technique are given the same reference numerals and explained.

The third embodiment is a game machine specification of a "small win V (mixture of 1 type and 2 types)" type game machine, and the basic structure of the board surface will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment is configured so that up to four random numbers associated with the first special symbol can be reserved, but the random number associated with the second special symbol can be reserved. It is characterized in that it is configured so that it cannot be done. Moreover, as a special symbol control process, a process of controlling the first special symbol with priority is performed. In other words, the game machine specification ("first special symbol (special Figure 1) is called “priority digestion control”).

FIG. 50 is a diagram showing the game flow of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. The normal game state is a low probability / low base state, and by winning a jackpot with a probability of 1/199 in the lottery related to the first special symbol performed by entering the ball into the first start winning device P710. It shifts to a jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "bonus"). "Bonus" consists of 2 rounds, the prescribed number of balls in one round is 10, and the number of prize balls per ball when entering the big prize hole is 15, so one " The number of prize balls that can be acquired with "Bonus" is about 300.

After the "bonus" is executed, the game shifts to a "decisive battle" in which the electric chew support function operates only once. In addition, in the lottery related to the first special symbol, only one kind of "bonus" jackpot is provided, but there may be another jackpot with a different number of rounds to be executed.

In the "decisive battle", the electric chew support function is activated, so the game state is aimed at winning a small hit in the lottery related to the second special symbol, but the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment has special symbol 1 priority digestion. Since it is controlled, after the end of the "bonus", the lottery relating to the lottery value of the first special symbol, which has been reserved up to four, is preferentially performed. At this time, even if the second start winning opening P721 (special figure 2 start opening switch P722) is entered with the operation of the electric chew support, the lottery related to the second special symbol is not performed. After the lottery related to all the holdings of the first special symbol is performed, when the second start winning opening P721 (special figure 2 start opening switch P722) is entered with the operation of the electric chew support, the second A lottery with a special pattern will be held only once. Specifically, in the "decisive battle" where the electric chew support operates only once, a fluctuation pattern of 5 minutes with a long fluctuation time is selected, and the electric chew support operates for 10 seconds, so the second start winning opening P721 (Special figure 2 starting port switch P722) If the second special symbol is changed with the entry of the ball, the operation of the electric chew support will always end before the change ends. In the "decisive battle" in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment in which the lottery value related to the special figure 2 special symbol cannot be reserved, the second special symbol fluctuates twice while the electric chew support is operating. cannot happen. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the "decisive battle", if the 1/199 jackpot is won with the second special symbol, the electric chew support will operate 255 times after the jackpot of 10 rounds (hereinafter referred to as "special bonus") is executed. Move to "Loop Battle". The "Special Bonus" consists of 10 rounds. The number of prize balls that can be obtained with the "bonus" is about 1,500. In addition, in the "decisive battle", if you win a small hit with a probability of 1/2.96, a 9-round jackpot game state ( hereinafter referred to as “battle bonus”). A small win game consists of one round and a ``battle bonus'' consists of nine rounds, the prescribed number in one round is 10, and the number of prize balls per ball when entering the big prize hole is 15. Therefore, the number of prize balls that can be obtained with one small winning game + "battle bonus" is about 1500. After the "battle bonus" ends, depending on the type of winning pattern you win, you will either shift to a "loop battle" in which the electric chew support operates 255 times, or a "per second mode" in which the electric chew support does not operate. Transition.

"Loop battle" is a state in which the electric chew support operates 255 times, and if a 1/199 jackpot is won with the second special symbol during this period, 10 rounds of jackpots are executed, It shifts to a "loop battle" in which the electric chew support operates 255 times. In addition, in the "loop battle", when a small win with a probability of 1/2.96 is won, 9 rounds of big wins are executed with the ball entering a specific area (V area) during the small win game. After that, depending on the type of winning pattern, the game again shifts to a ``loop battle'' in which the electric chewing support operates 255 times, or shifts to a ``speed per second MODE'' in which the electric chewing support does not operate. Here, both the "decisive battle" and the "loop battle" are states in which the electric chew support is activated. By being composed of 5 minutes, the lottery of the 2nd special pattern can be substantially performed only once, while the “loop battle” operates the electric chew support 255 times and the 2nd special The difference is that the second special symbol lottery can be performed a plurality of times by configuring the fluctuation time related to the symbol to about 1 second. In this way, in the "loop battle", by extremely shortening the fluctuation time of the second special symbol, even if the random number value related to the second special symbol cannot be reserved, a lottery is performed for consecutive ball entries. configured to be able to Specifically, even if the random number value related to the second special symbol cannot be reserved, the second start winning opening P721 (special figure 2 start opening switch P722), the variation (lottery) associated with the entry of the ball into the ball can be performed without waste.

In addition, in the lottery relating to the second special symbol, since the probability of a small hit is configured to be 1/2.96, the probability of winning a small prize is about once every three fluctuations. Here, in the lottery of the second special symbols, the ratio of winning the small winning symbols that shift to the "loop battle" and the winning ratio of the small winning symbols that shift to the "speed per second mode" are configured to be about 80:20. ing. That is, in the "loop battle", a small hit is achieved in about 3 seconds, and the "loop battle" is executed again with a probability of 80%. is the most favorable condition. In addition, even if the "Loop Battle" becomes a big hit and becomes a "Special Bonus", it will also shift to the "Loop Battle" after the end, so the probability that the "Loop Battle" will be executed again is 80%. is configured to exceed The total ratio of the probability of a big win and the probability of a small win may be 80%.

In the "decisive battle" or "loop battle", if you win a small winning pattern that does not shift to the loop battle (probability of about 20%), you will be triggered by entering a specific area (V area) during the small winning game. After 9 rounds of big hits are executed, it shifts to "second speed MODE" in which the electric chew support does not operate. In "second speed MODE", since the electric chew support does not operate, the game with the special figure 1 special pattern is the main, and the game state is substantially the same as the normal state, but the average time of the selected variation pattern is the normal state Since it is configured to be relatively shorter than , it is in a state of good variation efficiency. The "speed per second MODE" shifts to the normal state after 30 fluctuations.

Next, the flow of the "decisive battle" will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 to 57. FIG.

FIG. 51 is a diagram (1) showing an effect during the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. In the "decisive battle", it is suggested that if three enemies can be defeated, the battle bonus will be shifted to the effect that is performed during one variation (5 minutes variation time) by the second special symbol. . Specifically, the second special symbol performed based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening P721 (special figure 2 start opening switch P722) while the electric chew support is operating once In such a lottery, if a small win of 1/2.96 is won or a big win of 1/199 is won, an effect of finally defeating three enemies is performed. . A detailed description will be given later.

FIG. 52 is a diagram (2) showing an effect during the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. First, it is suggested to fight the first enemy A as the 1st battle. At this time, 'expectation of victory 70%' is displayed at the same time, suggesting that the probability of winning against enemy A is 70%. Actually, the probability of winning against enemy A at this stage is about 70%.

FIG. 53 is a diagram (3) showing an effect during the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. Here, an effect is performed in which the player selects means of attacking the enemy A. FIG. Specifically, the attack means are composed of four types of "Attack A", "Attack B", "Attack C", and "Special Move". It is selected by operating the cross key P383, etc.). Even if the player does not operate the effect operation means P81, one of the attack means is automatically selected as time elapses. In addition, the attack means to be selected is determined in advance by the effect control means. The detailed method of determining the means of attack will be described later.

FIG. 54 is a diagram (4) showing the effect during the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. In FIG. 54, an effect (victory effect) to the effect that the attack means selected in FIG. 53 is used to defeat the enemy A is performed. In other words, it means that the probability has exceeded 70%. Although not shown, if the player is defeated by the enemy A, an effect (defeat effect) indicating that fact is performed, and then the "decisive battle" ends and the normal state is entered.

FIG. 55 is a diagram (5) showing an effect during the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 55 suggests fighting the second enemy B as the 2nd battle. At this time, "expectation of victory 70%" is displayed at the same time, suggesting that the probability of winning against enemy B is 70%. Actually, the probability of winning against enemy B at this stage is about 70%. After that, although not shown, after the effect of selecting the attack means of FIG. is done.

FIG. 56 is a diagram (6) showing an effect during the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 56 suggests fighting a third enemy C as the 3rd battle. At this time, "expectation of victory 70%" is displayed at the same time, suggesting that the probability of winning against enemy C is 70%. Actually, the probability of winning against enemy C at this stage is about 70%. After that, although not shown, after an effect for selecting an attack means is performed for the enemy C, a victory effect is performed when the enemy C is defeated, and a defeat effect is performed when the enemy C is defeated. .

FIG. 57 is a diagram (7) showing an effect during the "decisive battle" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. In FIG. 57, an effect (victory effect) to the effect that the attack method selected in FIG. In other words, it means that a small hit of 1/2.96 was won or a big hit of 1/199 was won in the lottery relating to the second special symbol. In addition, when the jackpot of 1/199 is won, a special effect may be displayed with the display content as "special bonus". Although not shown, when the player is defeated by the enemy C, an effect (defeat effect) indicating the defeat is performed, and then the "decisive battle" ends and the normal state is entered.

FIG. 58 is a diagram (1) showing the relationship between the probability of winning in the second special symbol and the degree of expectation for the success of the effect in the "decisive battle". In the second special pattern, there is a possibility of winning a small win of 1/2.96 or a big win of 1/199, and in total, 5049/14726 (about 34.3%) will win either. It will be. In the "decisive battle", a production is performed in which three enemies A, B, and C are fought, and it is suggested that the expected degree of victory for each is 70%. In other words, the actual probability of winning is about 34.3%, but the probability of actually winning one of the winnings is achieved by displaying 70% x 3 times (about 34.2%) for the player. The purpose is to create an illusion (Charpentier effect) as if the probability of success is higher than Concretely, the illusion that the success rate of the latter is higher than the success rate of about 34.3% once and the success rate of 70% three times (Charpentier effect). can be expected to FIG. 58 shows the relationship between the actual winning probability and the degree of success expectation for each performance. The number of times” = 3 times, and the “probability of success of all effects (hereinafter referred to as the actual probability of winning)” = 34.3%, but this is only an example, and other combinations are possible. A similar effect can be expected. In particular, when the actual probability of winning is 50% or less, the possibility of success is less than half, and the sensory expectation is extremely low, so it works more effectively. In addition, FIG. 58 shows a pattern of "rounding off the first decimal place", a pattern of "rounding up the first decimal place", and a pattern of "rounding down the first decimal place". , Small differences below the decimal point (differences within the range of less than 1%) do not affect the sense of expectation, so it is necessary to completely match the probability of success expectation and the actual winning probability for each performance. no. For example, in the third embodiment, when adopting the pattern of "success expectation for each performance" = 70%, "number of times of performance" = 3 times, and "actual winning probability" = 34.3%, "actual There is no problem even if the "probability of winning" = 34% or "actual probability of winning" = 35%.

FIG. 59 is a diagram (2) showing the relationship between the probability of winning in the second special symbol and the expected degree of success in the production in the "decisive battle". FIG. 58 prioritizes the effect of making the player's appearance easier to understand by setting a value that does not produce fractions after the decimal point as the degree of expectation for one performance (that is, the degree of expectation for each performance is A pattern for designing the actual winning probability based on the success expectation), and FIG. 59 is a pattern for designing the success expectation for one performance based on the actual winning probability. By doing so, it is possible to set a lottery value that is easy to handle without fractions after the decimal point in designing the winning probability, so that the versatility of development can be enhanced. It should be noted that the appearance (80% x 4 times) for the player, such as the pattern of "success expectation for each performance" = 80%, "number of times of performance" = 4 times, and "actual winning probability" = 40%. , and the actual probability of winning (40%), there are also combinations composed of integers without fractions after the decimal point, so if these patterns are adopted, the effects of both can be utilized. Although not shown in FIG. 59, similarly to FIG. 58, the numbers below the decimal point in the degree of success expectation for each performance may be rounded off or rounded up or down.

To summarize the description of FIGS. 58 and 59, “actual probability (probability that the result of the judgment of success or failure is a hit)”=X%, “number of times of performance (number of times of suggesting performance)”=Y times, “performance When it is assumed that the degree of expectation of success each time (the degree of expectation of success suggested by one suggestive effect)=Z%, it can be said that the correspondence satisfying the following formula is an effective pattern.
"X≒Z/100 to the power of Y"
Specifically, when the pattern adopted in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment is applied, "X (small hit 1/2.96 + big hit 1/199 = 5049/14726 (about 34.3)) ≈ Z ( 70%)/100 to the Y (three) power", and "X (approximately 34.3) ≈ Z (70/100) to the Y (third power)", that is, "approximately 34.3 ≈ 34.3 ” satisfies the relational expression.

FIG. 60 is the lottery sheet of FIG. The first lottery sheet (enemy A) shown in FIG. 60 is a lottery sheet for determining the means of attack corresponding to the first enemy A in the "decisive battle". Since the lottery value to be selected is 21, it is configured such that success is selected with a probability of 70%. The lottery sheet for the second performance (enemy B) and the lottery sheet for the second performance (enemy C) are the same, and each is configured to select success with a probability of 70%. In other words, by actually setting the success probability of each enemy to 70%, reality is created in the degree of expectation of success for one performance. For example, even if the actual winning probability is about 34.3% and the performance is performed as 70×3 times, the success or failure of the performance for the three times is determined using one lottery sheet patterned in advance. In this case, it is possible to prevent the expected success rate of 70% for each performance, but in that case, the image of so-called harassment becomes stronger, so the reality of one performance is greatly impaired. As in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, the lottery sheet with a success probability of 70% is used three times to draw a lottery. As far as the performance is concerned, the illusion effect becomes more pronounced because the player can expect success with a probability of 70%, exceeding the actual probability of winning.

In FIG. 60, the lottery sheet for the first effect (enemy A), the lottery sheet for the second effect (enemy B), and the lottery sheet for the third effect (enemy C) are configured with different selection tendencies. ing. Specifically, the lottery sheet for the first production (enemy A) has a high probability of success for attack A (large lottery value), and the lottery sheet for the second production (enemy B) has a high probability of success for attack B (lottery value ), and the lottery sheet for the third stage (enemy C) is configured so that the success probability of attack C is high (lottery value is large), but all lottery sheets are arranged so that the same lottery value will be distributed. can be configured to In such a configuration, it is not necessary to prepare three lottery sheets, and data capacity can be reduced by performing lotteries three times using one type of lottery sheet. Also, in that case, it is desirable to set the lottery values so that the degree of expectation of success is clearly different among Attack A, Attack B, and Attack C. This allows the player to expect success when a specific attack is selected.

Next, the flow of the "battle bonus" will be described with reference to FIGS. 61 to 76. FIG.

FIG. 61 is a diagram showing an effect during a small winning game of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 61 shows a state at the start of a small winning game when winning a small winning in the lottery relating to the second special symbol in the "decisive battle" or "loop battle". When a ball enters a specific area (V area) during a small winning game, a big hit of 9 rounds is executed. ⇒” indicates an appropriate launching position (shooting toward the right side of the game board on which the big winning device P750 having the V area is provided). When a ball cannot be entered into a specific area (V area) during the small winning game, the small winning game is finished without performing the subsequent 9 rounds of big winning, and the game is shifted to the normal game. In addition, in FIG. 61, the number of reservations related to the first special symbol is displayed by displaying "4" as the simple reservation display (P814). As described above, the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment is configured so that the lottery value associated with the second special symbol cannot be reserved, so the number of reservations associated with the second special symbol is not displayed. Specifically, in the situation of FIG. 61, the first start winning opening P711 (special symbol 1 starting port switch P712) 4 balls or more are generated, and the lottery value related to the first special symbol is reserved up to 4, which is the maximum value. Further, by displaying "ROUND 1" on the upper left, the small winning game is regarded as one round. At this stage, the "battle bonus" has not yet started.

FIG. 62 is a diagram (1) showing an effect during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 62 shows the state of the 1st round of the 9 rounds of big wins that are executed when a ball enters a specific area (V area) during a small win game. In the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, since the small winning game is regarded as the first round of the whole, the first round of the big winning executed with the small winning game as a trigger is displayed as "ROUND 2". . Also, although not shown, it is possible to shift to a "loop battle" by defeating the "boss" character on the left side indicated by "boss" by the "ally" character on the right side indicated by "ally". Suggested. In other words, an effect (special game effect) is performed to suggest whether or not the "ally" character can defeat the "boss" character through the jackpot game. Although not shown, after the end of the small winning game (ROUND 1 in the display) until the start of the big winning game (ROUND 2 to 10 in the display), a "battle bonus" is started thereafter. A demonstration performance is being held. By configuring in this way, it is possible to clearly notify the player that the "battle bonus" will be held from now on.

FIG. 63 is a diagram (2) showing the production during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment, and FIG. 64 shows the production during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment. It is the figure (3) which represents. Fig. 63 shows how the "ally" character attacks the "boss" character in the 5th round, and Fig. 64 shows how the "ally" character defeats the "boss" character in the 6th round. represents. As for the "decisive battle", the transition to the "loop battle" will be notified definitively for the first time at this point.

FIG. 65 is a diagram (4) showing an effect during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 65 shows the effect of the 10th round. After the transition to the "loop battle" is definitely notified in the 6th round, the transition to the "loop battle" is performed in the 7th to 10th rounds. A performance is being held to celebrate

FIG. 66 is a diagram (1) showing the jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. In the big-hit end demonstration effect performed at the end of the big-hit, the balls obtained by the big-hit are displayed. Such an effect is also called a result effect, a result screen, or a result display. Specifically, as the end demo effect, when the transition from the "decisive battle" to the "battle bonus" is made after the jackpot in the normal state, and the transition to the "loop battle" is confirmed (that is, the normal state In the situation where the transition to the loop battle is confirmed for the first time from ), a 4-second ending demonstration effect is performed to bless the entry into the loop battle. On the other hand, if the transition from "loop battle" to "battle bonus" is confirmed and the transition to "loop battle" is confirmed (that is, the transition to loop battle after the second time is confirmed), By executing a 0.1 second ending demo effect without performing a production to celebrate the transition to the “loop battle” again, it is possible to speedily develop the continuity between the “loop battle” and the “battle bonus”. I am making it possible.

Moreover, in FIG. 66, the simple reservation display (P814) becomes "3", and the number of reservations of the first special symbol is reduced from "4" to "3". In fact, after the end demonstration of 4 seconds or 0.1 seconds is completed, a lottery using the reserved lottery value of the first special symbol is performed once (the lottery result is a loss). At this time, the result screen is still displayed on the display. In other words, although the end demonstration effect is continuously displayed in terms of the effect, the execution time of the end demonstration of 4 seconds or 0.1 seconds provided as the end demo effect has actually ended, and the first special symbol has already been executed. is starting to change. In addition, the time related to one variation of the first special symbol when the lottery is lost is 1 second of variation time 0.5 seconds + symbol fixed time 0.5 seconds.

FIG. 67 is a diagram (2) showing the jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. In FIG. 67, the display of "entering the loop battle" is performed as a jackpot end demonstration effect, but as in FIG. It shows how the simple pending display (P814) has decreased from "3" to "2" as a result of one more lottery using the value.

FIG. 68 is a diagram (3) showing the jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. In FIG. 68, the display of "Aim right! ⇒" is displayed as the jackpot end demonstration effect, but the actual end demonstration effect is over as in FIGS. It shows how the simple hold display (P814) has decreased from "2" to "1" because the lottery using the lottery value of 1 special symbol is performed once more. At this time, the small right shot display (P832) is continuously displayed on the display. Since there is little merit in doing so, stopping the shooting of the game ball when the big win ends is a method for efficiently playing the game. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 68, when switching from the jackpot end demonstration to the gaming state where right-handed hitting is recommended ("decisive battle" and "loop battle" in this example), a large right-handed display (P834) is displayed. By doing so, the player is notified that he/she will hit the ball to the right again. Also, at this time, since the number of reserved first special symbols is "1" in the situation where the right-handed large display (P834) is displayed, in other words, the number of reserved first special symbols is the maximum " Even in a situation where up to 4" pieces are reserved, the lottery related to the reservation of the first special symbol is performed at least three times until the big hit end demonstration effect is executed and the right-handed big display (P834) is displayed. configured to take place.

FIG. 69 is a diagram (4) showing the jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. In FIG. 69, the display of "Aim right! ⇒" is performed as the jackpot ending demonstration effect, but the actual ending demonstration effect is over as in FIG. 68, and the reserved first special symbol. It shows that the simple hold display (P814) is reduced from "1" to "0" by performing the lottery once using the lottery value of . Here, the time from the display of the right-handed large display (P834) to the end of the lottery related to the remaining first special symbol "1" is about 1 second (variation time 0.5 seconds + fixed symbol 0.5 second), and after the large right-handed display (P834) is displayed, when the player shoots the game ball right-handedly, the game ball flowing down the game board enters the second start winning opening P721. (Special figure 2 starting port switch P722) Since it takes at least about 3 seconds until the ball is entered, it is configured so that the lottery related to the holding of the first special symbol is all completed during that time. In other words, even if the game ball is shot rightward in the situation of FIG. 68, in the situation of FIG. . By configuring in this way, even in the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment in which the special figure 1 priority digestion control and the lottery value of the second special symbol cannot be reserved, the lottery related to the first special symbol is performed. Useless balls by entering the second start winning opening P721 (special figure 2 start opening switch P722) during the process (that is, useless balls in the sense that the second special symbol variation is not started) and prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

FIG. 70 is a diagram (5) showing an effect during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 70 shows the effect of the 7th round, showing how the "boss" character is attacked without being able to defeat the "boss" character after the "ally" character attacks in FIG.

FIG. 71 is a diagram (6) showing an effect during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 71 shows the effect of the 8th round, showing how the "ally" character is defeated by the attack of the "boss" character.

FIG. 72 is a diagram (7) showing an effect during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 72 shows the effect of the tenth round, in which the player is unable to transition to the "loop battle" by performing the effect that the "boss" character has won.

FIG. 73 is a diagram (5) showing the jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. As in FIG. 66, FIG. 73 displays a result screen as an end demonstration effect, and performs an effect suggesting transition to a "loop battle". In this way, after giving the player the impression that the game has failed once, the effect that reversely indicates that the player actually succeeded is also called a resurrection effect or a reverse effect. The situation in FIG. 73 is the same as the situation in FIG. It shows that the lottery related to the lottery value of the special symbol was performed once. The rest is the same as in FIGS. 67-69.

FIG. 74 is a diagram (8) showing an effect during the "battle bonus" of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 74 shows the effect of the next third round after shifting from the small winning game of FIG. 61 to the "battle bonus" of FIG. In FIG. 74, by displaying a "helper" character different from the "ally" character, the shift to the "loop battle" is definitely notified as early as the third round.

FIG. 75 is a diagram (9) showing an effect during a jackpot game of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 75 shows the effect of the 4th round. In FIG. 74, the transition to the 'loop battle' is definitely notified at the 3rd round by displaying the 'Help' character in the 3rd round. It represents the situation after In this situation, the production from the 4th round to the 10th round will be monotonous (that is, the transition to the "loop battle" is definitely announced in the 3rd round), so use this period Then, the song ("sound") during the big hit can be changed. Specifically, in FIG. 75, the music is changed from "sound2" to "sound3" by the player's operation of the cross key (P383). The selected music display (P854) is also changed with the change of the music ("sound").

During the jackpot (“battle bonus”) of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, the description has been given as an example of the production in which one “boss” character and one “ally” character fight. By configuring in this way, there is no difference in the degree of expectation for the transition to the "loop battle" for the displayed characters themselves, so it is purely the development of the production (specifically, the "boss You can enjoy the production development such as whether the character will fall, whether the “help” character will appear, or whether the “ally” character who was defeated by the “boss” character will be revived). On the other hand, a combination of a plurality of "boss" characters and a plurality of "ally" characters with different expectations may be displayed as an effect. In that case, depending on the level of expectation of the "boss" character or the level of expectation of the "ally" character, the player's level of expectation for the "loop battle" (specifically, the level of expectation when a certain "ally" character is displayed is high, the expectation level is high when a combination of a certain "ally" character and a certain "boss" character is displayed, etc.). It should be noted that the player may select one of the effects instead of adopting one of them. In this case, it is preferable to use the situation of FIG. 75 (that is, the transition round in which the transition to the loop battle is confirmed at an early stage (third round) during the big win) to enable the change of the production. . In addition, a specific condition (for example, a production operation that is not explicitly notified to the player, such as changing the production during the big win between the big win before the "loop battle" is performed 10 times and the big win after the 11th time) If the operation of the means (also called back button) is performed, the effect during the big hit is changed, etc.) is satisfied, the change may be made automatically.

FIG. 76 is a diagram (6) showing the jackpot end demonstration effect of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment. FIG. 76 shows the situation when the result of the lottery for the reserved lottery value of the first special symbol is a big hit after the ending demonstration effect is finished in the situation of FIG. That is, originally, the main game state is a game aiming for a small hit of 1/2.96 using the second special symbol by the second start winning port P721 (special figure 2 start port switch P722). It means a situation in which the 1/199 big hit is won in the lottery related to the first special symbol. In this case, 2 rounds of "bonus" will be executed, but after that, it may be possible to shift to a "loop battle" in which the electric chew support is activated only once, or the electric chew support will be activated once. You may make it shift to the "decisive battle" which operates only. In the former case, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by shifting to a "loop battle" even in the case of an accidental winning of the first special symbol. By intentionally accumulating the reservation of the first special pattern contrary to the design of the ball, it will be shifted to a "loop battle" with a probability of 1/199 (jackpot probability) x 4 times (maximum number of reservations of special figure 1). Irregular transition routes can be eliminated. In addition, if you win by holding the first special symbol when moving from "bonus" to "decisive battle", and from "decisive battle" to "loop battle" through "battle bonus (or "special bonus")" If you win by holding the first special pattern when transferring, and if you transfer from the "loop battle" to the "loop battle" through the "battle bonus (or "special bonus")", the holding of the first special pattern The state of the transfer destination may differ between the case of winning and the case of winning.

FIG. 77 is a diagram showing the relationship between the degree of progress of the special game state and the effect. The effect of "battle bonus" performed during the big win is configured to be output regardless of the degree of progress of 9 rounds (rounds 2 to 10 in FIG. 77) executed during the big win. For example, a pachinko machine capable of shooting about 100 game balls per minute has almost no interval time between rounds, and all the game balls fired toward the game board during a big win are Assuming that the ball enters the big prize hole P751, the time required to complete 1 round is about 6 seconds, and the time required to complete 9 rounds (rounds 2 to 10 in Figure 77) is about 54 seconds. seconds. On the other hand, as for the production time of the "Battle Bonus", the earliest timing required to know whether or not to shift to the "Loop Battle" is 10 seconds ("help appearance" timing in Fig. 77), and the slowest timing is 10 seconds. Since it is 38 seconds ("boss defeat" timing in FIG. 77), even if the jackpot is completed at the fastest speed, the player is always notified of whether or not the transition to the "loop battle" is possible before the jackpot ends. configured to be In general, since a large number of game nails P510 and windmills P511 are provided in the game area P501, it is rare that all the game balls shot toward the game board enter the big winning hole P751. . FIG. 77 is an image diagram of a time chart based on the above assumption, and not all "battle bonuses" are like this. It takes 9 rounds (rounds 2 to 10 in FIG. 77) to complete, depending on the process of randomly rolling the game ball in the game area, the degree of entry into the big winning hole P751, the interval time between rounds, etc. Although it is possible for the time to exceed 54 seconds, there are irregular situations in the course of the game (for example, a large number of game balls retained in the game nail P510 are thrown at once while the big winning opening is open, etc.), it is impossible to fall short of 54 seconds. In addition, in the "battle bonus", after notification of whether or not the transfer is possible, a previously prepared movie is loop-played until the big win is completed. In addition, for example, in the case of a pachinko machine having the performance of completing one round in about 30 seconds in a situation where the specified number of balls are not entered into the big winning hole P751 during one round, it is necessary to shoot nothing during the big win. Assuming that, during the 1st or 2nd round of the jackpot (the 2nd or 3rd round in FIG. 77), it will be known whether or not the transition to the "loop battle" is possible.

Concretely, with reference to FIG. 77, a series of effects from the small winning game to the big winning game will be explained. First, in the small winning game corresponding to the first round, “Aim for V! ⇒” is displayed (Fig. 61), and after that, when the ball enters the V area provided in the big winning device (not shown), after the small winning game is finished, the big winning start demonstration effect is performed, and then the big winning starts with “ A "battle bonus" effect is executed (FIG. 62). After that, when the effect of confirming the transition to the "loop battle" is executed at the fastest, after the "help" character is displayed (Fig. 74), the winning movie is played in a loop and the music is played until the end of the big hit. Allows changes (Fig. 75). If the "help" character is not displayed, the attack of the "ally" character is repeated twice (FIG. 63). When the "boss" character is defeated by the attack of the "ally" character, after the effect (Fig. 64) of confirming the shift to the "loop battle" by winning over the "boss" character, the jackpot ends. The winning movie is looped until (FIG. 65). If the ``boss'' character cannot be defeated by the ``ally'' character's attack, after the ``boss'' character's attack (Fig. 70) is performed, the ``loop battle'' begins as the ``ally'' character is defeated. After the effect (FIG. 71) is executed in which the transition to . If the transition to "Loop Battle" is confirmed in the production during "Battle Bonus", after displaying the result screen as an end demo production after the big hit, enter into "Loop Battle" and hit right. The recommended notification effect is performed (FIGS. 66 to 69). When the transition to the ``loop battle'' is not confirmed in the performance during the ``battle bonus'', the result screen is displayed as the end demonstration performance after the end of the big win, and then the transition to the ``speed per second mode'' is performed (not shown). Even if the transition to the "loop battle" is not confirmed in the production during the "battle bonus", if the transition to the "loop battle" is actually confirmed internally, the end after the end of the big hit A resurrection effect is performed as a demonstration effect (FIG. 73).

Here, the reason why the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment can reserve up to four random number values related to the first special symbol but not to reserve the random number value related to the second special symbol will be explained. In general, the higher the upper limit number of reservations, the more lottery values can be reserved. Since the pattern fluctuation time is lengthened, it may act disadvantageously in that speedy development is not performed depending on the game characteristics. For example, in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, by winning a small hit or a big hit in the "decisive battle" that transitions from the normal state through the "bonus", it shifts to the "loop battle" that is the most advantageous state. Therefore, during the "decisive battle", the player will be in a state that affects the development of the game the most. After the start of the "decisive battle" in which the chew support operates only once, 5 balls enter the 2nd start winning opening P721 (the variation of the 2nd special symbol and 4 reserved 2nd special symbols) must provide the time necessary for it to take place. On the other hand, if the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment does not allow the second special symbol to be reserved, the electric chew support operates only once in the "decisive battle", and the second start winning opening P721 is 1 Since it is only necessary to provide the time necessary for the number of balls to enter (the variation of the second special symbol), the "decisive battle" can be started quickly. Also, if you transition from "Decisive Battle" to "Loop Battle" via "Special Bonus" or "Battle Bonus", or from "Loop Battle" to "Loop Battle" via "Special Bonus" or "Battle Bonus" In the case of transition, if the second special design remains reserved, there is a possibility that the reservation will win again, so it is possible to leave the seat until the change of the reserved second special design is completed. Gone. On the other hand, if it is a specification that the second special symbol cannot be reserved like the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, it is possible to leave the seat because the change related to the second special symbol is not performed after the shift to the "loop battle". become able to. In particular, in the case of a "small hit V (mixture of 1 type and 2 types)" type game machine specification, if the ball cannot enter the V area during the small win game, the subsequent big win cannot be started. , works more effectively.

FIG. 78 is a diagram showing how the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment shifts to the "decisive battle". After a big hit ("bonus") from the normal state, the game shifts to a "decisive battle" in which the electric chew support is activated only once. In the situation shown in FIG. 78, in order to notify the player that the electric chew support is activated, the player is shown a display pointing to the second start winning opening P721 along with the display "Aim here". It is urged to enter the ball into the second start winning hole P721. Specifically, FIG. 78 shows the situation at the time of transition to the "decisive battle" as an effect when transitioning to the state where the electric chew support function is activated, and the situation at the time of transition to "loop battle". The situation shown in FIG. 69 is obtained. In other words, even during the transition to the "decisive battle", after the message "Aim here" is displayed, if the player hits the game ball with the right hand, the game ball that has flown down the game board will be placed in the second start winning hole P721. (Special figure 2 start port switch P722) It is the same as at the time of transition to "loop battle" in that the lottery related to the holding of the first special symbol is all completed until the ball is entered. By configuring in this way, even in the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment in which the special figure 1 priority digestion control and the lottery value of the second special symbol cannot be reserved, the lottery related to the first special symbol is performed. While it is being done, it is prevented from becoming a waste ball by entering the second start winning port P721 (special figure 2 start port switch P722) (that is, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is not started). , so as not to give disadvantage to the player.

In FIG. 78, ``One ball wins! ], the notification is made to suggest that only one ball is entered into the second starting winning opening P721 (special figure 2 starting opening switch P722). As a result, in the specifications of the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment in which the lottery value of the second special symbol cannot be reserved, it is possible to prevent the player from shooting useless balls. For example, any notification mode may be used as long as it is a display mode that suggests the substantially required number of balls hit, such as "Please let me hit only one ball" or "Put only one ball". Also, although not shown, the remaining period during which the electric chewing support is operating may be displayed using an indicator or a count. In addition, when the remaining period is short, if the ball cannot be entered into the second start winning port P721 (special figure 2 start port switch P722), the player will be disadvantaged. (For example, speed up the tempo of the sound, speed up the flashing interval of the lamp, or use the liquid crystal to say, "Please shoot the ball!").

In FIG. 78, which is the effect at the time of transition to "decisive battle", and FIG. 69, which is the effect performed at the time of transition to "loop battle", The difference is whether or not to make a notification suggesting the required number of incoming balls. Concretely, in FIG. 78, it is displayed as ``win with one ball! , so as to indicate the substantially necessary number of incoming balls, but in FIG. 69, ``Aim right! ⇒” is the only notification. This is because, as described above, in the "decisive battle" in which the electric chew support (10 seconds) is executed once, the second special symbol variation time is 5 minutes, while the electric chew support (10 seconds) is In the "loop battle" executed 255 times, the variation time of the second special symbol is about 1 second (variation time 0.5 seconds + symbol fixed time 0.5 seconds). In other words, in the "decisive battle", only one second special game can be performed during one electric chew support, so two to the second start winning opening P721 (special figure 2 start opening switch P722) Balls that are larger than the ball cannot receive the lottery and become useless balls. 2 (starting port switch P722 in FIG. 2) is unlikely to become a waste ball (there is a high possibility that a lottery can be received with the entry). Therefore, as a production at the time of transition to "decisive battle", in addition to the recommended firing position, a display mode that suggests the number of balls actually required is notified, and as a production at the time of transition to "loop battle", the recommended By informing only the shooting position, an effect suitable for the game state is performed. In other words, the disadvantage of the player is reduced by changing the notification mode according to the situation in which shooting a game ball causes useless balls and the situation in which shooting a game ball does not cause useless balls. It is possible to realize quick playability while eliminating it. In the situation of FIG. 78, in order to show the player that the first special symbol cannot be held, it is desirable not to display the simple hold display (P814) of the first special symbol on the liquid crystal.

P pachinko machine P1 outer frame, P2 front frame, P3 glass frame,
P4 back set unit, P5 game board, P40 main control board,
P41 effect control board, P42 image control board, P43 payout control board,
P44 Power supply board, P47 Power switch, P48 Ram clear switch,
P49 setting key switch, P50 main control display device,
P51 first special symbol display device, P52 second special symbol display device,
P80 effect display device, P81 effect operation means (P380 effect operation unit,
P381 production button, P382 lever, P383 cross key),
P82 production lamp (P350 frame lamp, P550 board lamp),
P83 speaker (P141 curtain board speaker, P371 upper speaker),
P560 production accessory, P710 first start winning device,
P720 second start winning device, P730 general winning device,
P740 Normal figure operation gate device, P750 Large winning prize opening device P755 Special electric role item, P770 Normal electric role item P801 Decorative design, P802 Simple design, P803 Retreat design P810 Reservation display area, P811 Reservation object P814 Simple reservation display, P830 Strike Division notification P832 Right-handed small display, P834 Right-handed large display P854 Selected music display

Claims (1)

A first start port and a second start port through which game balls can be entered;
Equipped with a variable winning opening that can be changed to an open state and a closed state,
a launching means for launching a game ball;
identification information control means capable of variable display of identification information;
a random number acquiring means for acquiring a random number based on the ball entering the starting port;
When the success/failure determination permission condition is satisfied, based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, success/failure determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state more advantageous than the normal game state;
A special game control means for executing a special game in which the variable winning opening is opened when the result of the win/fail determination is a hit;
identification information display control means for controlling to stop display of the identification information after variably displaying the identification information;
As special games, it has a first special game and a second special game that is relatively more advantageous than the first special game,
During the execution of the first special game or the second special game, it is difficult to determine whether the special game being executed is the first special game or the second special game at the time of starting the special game, and a predetermined time after the special game is started It is possible to execute a special game-in-progress effect that makes it possible to determine whether the special game being executed is the first special game or the second special game when time has passed,
The effect during the special game is the first special game even if all the game balls continuously shot by the shooting means after the start of the first special game or the second special game enter the variable winning opening. Alternatively, the pachinko game machine is characterized in that it is configured so that a predetermined time elapses before the second special game ends.

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