JP2022181232A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game by increasing functions of a normal pattern operation gate.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine determines whether a game state when a jackpot lottery is won is a time-shortening state (step S1200). It advances to processing shown in step S1201 during a time-shortening game, and advances to processing shown in step S1202 when it is not during a time-shortening game. It designates a change to rightward shooting and performs processing for allowing a gate LED to emit light after T2 seconds in step S1202. The light emitting processing allows the gate LED to blink in red intensely. In the meantime, after the gate LED is allowed to light up yellow, processing for allowing it to blink red after T1 seconds is performed in step S1201. Red blinking processing in S1201 is performed at gentler frequency than blinking processing in S1202. When game balls pass a gate during red blinking, an accessory continuous operation device is operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

The present invention relates to a pinball game machine.

Usually, a pinball game machine is equipped with a pattern display device, a large winning opening, and one or more starting openings including a variable starting opening in the game area, and a game ball flowing down the game area enters the starting opening (enters the starting opening). Based on the ball), execute the “property judgment regarding special symbols”. Then, when the success/failure determination is executed, the symbol display device executes variable display of the special symbol for a certain period of time, and then the stop symbol indicating the result of the success/failure determination is displayed. Further, when the fixed and displayed stop pattern is a big win pattern indicating that the result of ``judgment of success/failure regarding the special pattern'' is a big win, a big win game is executed to open the big prize opening in a predetermined opening/closing pattern. .

As a pinball game machine of this kind, when a predetermined opportunity is established, there is a machine that gives a predetermined privilege in addition to the jackpot game. For example, in addition to the benefits that increase the probability that the result of the judgment will be a big hit (benefits of probability fluctuation), the benefits of shortening the fluctuation time of special symbols and extending the opening time of the opening and closing type starter ( There is a pinball game machine that provides a benefit called a time saving mode (see Patent Document 1).
The opening and closing type starting port is also called a normal electric accessory, and based on the detection of the game ball by the operation detection unit provided on the game board surface, the normal pattern is determined. It is made to open based on becoming. The operation detection unit provided on the game board surface is generally called a normal symbol operation gate (sometimes simply referred to as a "gate").

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-137462

During the game given the privilege of probability variation, the probability of winning the big win game increases, and during the game given the privilege of the time-saving mode, the chances of the big win lottery increase and the interest of the game is heightened.
However, games come and go, and it is always necessary to enhance the interest in games.

The present invention has been made in view of the above viewpoints.

The technology disclosed in this specification can be implemented as the following modes.
Based on the detection of the game ball by the operation detection unit provided on the game board surface, the determination of the success or failure of the normal symbol is performed. A variable ball entrance that can be changed to an open state for easy ball entry is used as a start opening, a lottery is conducted based on the entry of a game ball into the start opening, and a pattern indicating the result of the lottery is variably displayed, and the lottery is displayed. A pinball game machine that executes a winning game after displaying a winning pattern informing that the player has won the
Winning game executing means for executing the winning game due to the detection of the game ball by the operation detection unit after winning the lottery;
a notification means 1 for notifying that when the lottery is won during the time-saving game in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is shortened, the winning game execution means is activated if the operation detection part detects a game ball;
a notification means 2 for notifying that the winning game execution means is activated when the operation detection part detects a game ball when the lottery is won during the normal game not during the time-saving game;
with
The notification mode by the notification means 1 and the notification mode by the notification means 2 are different,
A pinball game machine (first feature) characterized by:

Winning game execution means means that after winning a lottery (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "big hit lottery") performed based on the game ball entering the starting hole, the operation detection unit detects the game ball. At the same time, the number of openings or expansions of the big winning openings that are opened or expanded during the winning game (generally referred to as "number of rounds" or "number of rounds") may be determined.
The notification means 1 is a means for notifying that the winning game execution means will operate if the operation detection unit detects the game ball after winning the jackpot lottery during the time saving game in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened. Any notification method is acceptable. A normal symbol display device, a winning symbol display device (special symbol display device), or a performance symbol display device as a notification device may be used for notification, or a notification device such as an LED may be separately provided in the vicinity of the operation detection unit. Also, the notification may be made by voice. Further, the notification may be made by the lighting (light emission) color of the notification device or the lighting (light emission) mode such as blinking. In addition, it is preferable that the notification that the winning game executing means is activated when the operation detection unit detects the game ball is terminated with the start of the winning game.
A time-saving game is a game in which at least the variation time of normal patterns is shortened, and at the same time, the opening time of the variable ball entrance may be lengthened, and the probability that the success/failure determination result regarding the normal patterns will be a hit is increased. Further, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery may be set high.
As the time-saving game, the number of times that the special time-saving and big-hit lottery that is performed after displaying a predetermined specific lost pattern is not won in the big-hit time-saving and big-hit lottery that is performed after the winning game is executed is predetermined. A ceiling time reduction etc. that is performed when the number of times is reached can be considered.
In general, in the jackpot time-saving game and the specific time-saving game, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shortened and the opening time of the variable ball opening is lengthened. The probability of winning the jackpot lottery is further increased in a specific jackpot time reduction. However, it is not limited to this configuration. In addition, the time-saving game is ended when the big win lottery is won, and is also ended when the big win lottery is performed a predetermined number of times.
The notification means 2 may be means for notifying that the winning game execution means will operate if the operation detection unit detects the game ball when the lottery is won during the normal game not during the time saving game, and the notification method is It is the same as in the notification means 1 that it is not questioned. Further, the notification means 2 may be configured by the same device as the notification means 1, or may be configured by a different device.
It should be noted that the variable ball entrance that is the starting opening (hereinafter also referred to as "variable starting opening") is arranged in the right area of the game board facing you, and the normal winning opening that does not open or expand is the other starting opening. (Hereinafter, it may be simply referred to as "another starting port".) Although it is common to place it in the left area, it is not limited to this. For example, the variable starting port may be arranged in the left region, and the other starting ports may be arranged in the right region. In short, it is sufficient if the structure can be divided into a variable starting hole and another starting hole by adjusting the shooting intensity of the game ball.

In the pinball game machine having the first feature, after winning the jackpot lottery, if the operation detection unit detects a game ball, the winning game execution means executes the winning game, but after the winning symbols are displayed, the operation is detected. If the part detects the game ball, it informs that the winning game executing means is activated. In the pinball game machine having the first feature, this notification mode is different when winning during the normal game and when winning during the time saving game.
The shooting area of the game ball is different between the normal game and the time-saving game, and the operation detection part is arranged so that the operation detection part detects the game ball when winning the lottery for the jackpot game during the normal game. It is necessary to change the launch intensity of the game ball toward the game area. On the other hand, during the time-saving game, there is little need to change the shooting area of the game ball.
The pinball game machine of the first feature differentiates the notification mode by the notification means 1 and the notification mode by the notification means 2 according to the difference in the necessity of changing the shooting area, so that the player can change the shooting area. The effect that the presence or absence of necessity can be easily understood is exhibited. As a result, when winning a jackpot lottery during a normal game, the shooting area can be changed without delay.

In addition, it can be said that the pinball game machine of the first feature has a large effect when executing a specific time saving or ceiling time saving game. Since the jackpot time reduction is executed after the winning game is executed, the winning game is a game to enter the game ball into the big winning hole to be opened, and the shooting area is changed from another starting hole toward the variable starting hole. This is because there is little need to change the firing area as much as it used to.
In addition, in the jackpot time reduction, while the number of balls held by the player is large due to the acquisition of many prize balls in the jackpot game, the number of balls held may be small when shifting to the time reduction game of specific time reduction or ceiling time reduction. For this reason, while there is a margin when shifting to a big hit time reduction, when shifting to a specific time reduction or ceiling time reduction game, there is no room for the player and there is a need to reduce the shooting of waste balls. Issues can be considered. However, in the pinball game machine having the first characteristic, since the reporting mode by the reporting means 1 and the reporting mode by the reporting means 2 are different, the effect of being able to suitably cope with this problem can be expected.

Furthermore, during the normal game, there are not many opportunities for the big win lottery as compared to the time saving game, so it can be said that the player is very happy when winning the big win lottery. Therefore, when winning the jackpot game lottery during the normal game, it is preferable to make the appeal effect to the player larger than when winning during the time saving game. This is the pinball game machine with the second feature.
Here, the notifying mode of the notifying means 2 has a greater appeal effect to the player than the notifying mode of the notifying means 1. This means that the notifying means 2 notifies the players by the difference in light emission color, light emission intensity, light emission time, blinking interval, or the like. Any configuration may be employed as long as the mode can give a stronger impression to the player than the reporting mode by the reporting means 1 . For example, the LED near the operation detection unit emits red light in the notification means 2 and emits yellow light in the notification means 1. A configuration in which the red light emission time is lengthened in the notification means 2 and the light emission time is shortened in the notification means 1. It is conceivable that means 2 shortens the blinking interval of red light emission and that notification means 1 lengthens the blinking interval.

The pinball game machine of the second characteristic makes the appeal effect to the player larger when winning the jackpot game lottery during the normal game than when winning during the time saving game, thereby doubling the player's pleasure. It is hoped that it will arouse interest.
In addition, the pinball game machine of the second feature can be expected to have the effect of suitably solving the problem of the need to reduce the need to shoot waste balls when shifting to a time-saving game of specific time saving or ceiling time saving.

The pinball game machine of the third feature is the pinball game machine of the first feature or the second feature,
When a jackpot lottery is won during a time-saving game in which the variation time of normal patterns is shortened, a winning game executing means is operated when an operation detecting part detects a game ball after the elapsed time T1.

During the time-saving game, a game ball is shot toward the variable starting port. Therefore, when winning the jackpot lottery during the time-saving game, there is a possibility that the launched game ball enters the variable starting port against the player's intention and the jackpot game is executed. For this reason, it is conceivable that there is a problem that it is not possible to suitably cope when the number of balls held is small when winning the jackpot lottery, or when the player wants to enjoy the jackpot game with a margin.
However, the pinball game machine having the third feature operates the winning game executing means when the operation detection unit detects the game ball after the elapsed time T1 when winning the jackpot lottery during the time-saving game, thereby solving this problem. can do.
The fact that the winning game execution means is to be activated when the operation detection section detects the game ball after the elapsed time T1 may be notified by the notification means 1 or may be notified by other notification means such as an effect screen.

The pinball game machine of the fourth feature is the pinball game machine of the third feature,
When winning a lottery lottery during a normal game not during a time-saving game, after an elapsed time T2 shorter than the elapsed time T1, if an operation detection part detects a game ball, a winning game executing means is operated.

Since the game ball is shot toward another starting hole during the normal game, not during the time-saving game, there is little possibility that the game ball will enter the other starting hole unintentionally. Therefore, if the operation detecting section detects the game ball after the elapsed time T2, which is shorter than the elapsed time T1, the winning game executing means is activated.
After the elapsed time T2, if the operation detection unit detects the game ball, the fact that the winning game execution means is to be operated may be notified by the notification means 2 or other notification means such as a performance screen. Further, when the notifying means 2 notifies that the winning game executing means is activated when the operation detecting section detects the game ball, it may correspond to the short elapsed time T2. That is, the elapsed time T2 may be from when the jackpot lottery is won to when the notification means 2 notifies.

The pinball game machine having the first to third characteristics has been described above, and the related inventions of the present invention will be described below.
[Fourth characteristic pinball game machine]
The pinball game machine of the fourth feature performs a win-or-fail judgment regarding normal symbols based on the detection of the game ball by the operation detection unit provided on the game board surface, and the result of the hit-or-fail judgment is based on the win. A variable ball entrance capable of changing from a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter to an open state in which it is easy to enter is used as one starting port, and a lottery is conducted based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and the lottery. A pinball game machine that variably displays a symbol indicating the result of the above, and executes a winning game after displaying a winning symbol that informs that the lottery has been won,
Winning game executing means for executing the winning game due to the detection of the game ball by the operation detection unit after winning the lottery;
When the lottery is won during the time-saving game in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is shortened, the winning game execution means is operated when the operation detection part detects the game ball after the elapsed time T1. .

[Fifth characteristic pinball game machine]
In the pinball game machine of the fifth feature, when the lottery is won during the normal game not during the time saving game in the pinball game machine of the fourth feature, the operation detection unit detects the game ball after the elapsed time T2 shorter than the elapsed time T1. is detected, the winning game executing means is operated.

[Sixth Characteristic Pinball Game Machine]
The pinball game machine of the sixth feature is activated after winning the lottery, if the operation detection unit does not detect the game ball within the time limit T3 in the pinball game machine of the fourth feature or the fifth feature. The pinball game machine is characterized in that it is provided with a prohibiting means for preventing execution of a winning game even if a detecting part detects a game ball.

In the pinball game machine having the fourth to sixth characteristics, when a jackpot lottery is won during a time-saving game, there is a risk that the game ball that is shot will enter the variable start port against the player's intention and the jackpot game will be executed. It has the effect of being able to solve the problems arising from. As a result, the pinball game machine having the fourth to sixth characteristics has the effect of further enhancing the amusement of the game.
The fact that the winning game execution means is to be activated when the operation detection section detects the game ball after the elapsed time T1 may be notified by the notification means 1 or may be notified by other notification means such as an effect screen.
The fact that the winning game executing means is to be activated when the operation detection section detects the game ball after the elapsed time T2 may be notified by the notification means 2 or may be notified by other notification means such as an effect screen.
Note that the time limit T3 is longer than the elapsed time T1. It is conceivable that the elapsed time T1 is about 5 to 10 seconds, the elapsed time T2 is 2 to 3 seconds, and the time limit T3 is about 10 minutes, but they are not limited to these. Elapsed time T2<elapsed time T1<limit time T3.

It is a front view which shows the structure of the pachinko machine connected to the card unit. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the card unit; FIG. It is a front view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine. It is a rear view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is a flow chart which shows a "main routine" which a main controller performs. It is a flowchart which shows the "starting prize-winning process" which a main-control apparatus performs. It is a flow chart showing a "special figure propriety determination process" executed by the main controller. It is a flow chart showing a "special figure propriety determination process" executed by the main controller. It is a flow chart showing a "special figure propriety determination process" executed by the main controller. It is a flow chart showing a "special figure propriety determination process" executed by the main controller. It is a flow chart showing a "special game process" executed by the main controller. It is a flow chart showing a "special game process" executed by the main controller. It is a flow chart showing a "special game process" executed by the main controller. 10 is a flow chart showing a "winning confirmation process" executed by the main controller. It is a flow chart which shows "each output process" which a main controller performs. It is a flow chart which shows a "handball management process" which a frame control device performs. 4 is a flowchart showing "information output processing" executed by the frame control device; 10 is a flow chart showing "ball-in-hand display processing" executed by the sub-integrated control device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen which shows an example of a display in a production|presentation design display apparatus. 10 is a flow chart showing "frame-side error notification processing" executed by the sub-integrated control device; It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen which shows an example of a display in a production|presentation design display apparatus. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing "card notification processing" executed by the sub-integrated control device; FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen which shows an example of a display in a production|presentation design display apparatus. It is a chart which shows operation|movement content, such as the number of times of time saving. It is a chart showing a pattern selection rate. It is a chart which shows the variation time of a pattern, operation time, etc. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a "counting process of the number of deviation fluctuations HN" executed by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the "ceiling time reduction priority process" which a main controller performs. 9 is a flowchart showing "gate LED light emission processing" of the second embodiment as a modified example of the first embodiment;

[First embodiment]
[Outline of the whole]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of a pachinko machine 10 connected to a card unit 80. As shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 10 is an enclosed pinball game machine that circulates game balls enclosed inside and utilizes them for a game. The pachinko machine 10 cooperates with the card unit 80 to realize a game using game balls. The pachinko machine 10 has a firing strength fixing function (handle lock function) for fixing the firing strength of game balls.

The card unit 80 is a lending unit that controls lending of game balls. The card unit 80 is configured to lend game balls that can be used in a game in the pachinko machine 10 based on bills received from a player or information read from a recording card, which is a recording medium. When the player ends the game with the player having balls available for the game, the card unit 80 records the information indicating the number of the balls in the game. returned to the person.

The card unit 80 has a user interface 810 , a card slot 820 and a bill slot 830 . The user interface 810 exchanges information with the player regarding the rental of gaming balls. The card insertion slot 820 of the card unit 80 is configured to be able to receive and return recording cards from the player. A banknote insertion slot 830 of the card unit 80 is configured to be able to receive banknotes from the player.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the card unit 80. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the user interface 810 is a touch panel. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the user interface 810 includes a balance display portion 811, a ball lending button 812, a return button 813, and a handle lock display portion 816. The balance display unit 811 displays the balance of game balls that can be rented to the player based on bills and recording cards. The ball lending button 812 receives from the player an operation instruction to lend a game ball. The return button 813 receives from the player an operation instruction to return to the player the recording card in which the balance of the game balls is recorded. The steering wheel lock display portion 816 displays the operation status of the steering wheel lock function. In the example of FIG. 2, the steering wheel lock display 816 displays a situation in which the steering wheel lock function is in operation.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 10 comprises an outer frame 110, an inner frame 120, a front frame 140 and a handle 150. - 特許庁

The outer frame 110 of the pachinko machine 10 has a vertically long rectangular shape. The outer frame 110 is fixed to the equipment in which the pachinko machine 10 is installed. The outer frame 110 includes a pair of hinges 115 that support the inner frame 120 so that it can be opened and closed.

The inner frame 120 of the pachinko machine 10 has a rectangular shape that fits inside the outer frame 110 . The inner frame 120 holds each part of the pachinko machine 10 including the game board 200 . The inner frame 120 includes a pair of hinges 145 that support the front frame 140 so that it can be opened and closed.

Below the front frame 140 in front of the inner frame 120, a counting switch 162 and a pitch display device 164 are provided. The counting switch 162 receives an operation input from the player to transfer the information about the balls in possession managed by the pachinko machine 10 to the recording card of the card unit 80. - 特許庁The number-of-balls display device 164 displays the number of balls managed by the pachinko machine 10. - 特許庁

The front frame 140 of the pachinko machine 10 is configured to be openable and closable in front of the game board 200 . The front frame 140 has a transparent plate 143 positioned in front of the game board 200 . Thereby, the player can see the game board 200 through the transparent plate 143 . In this embodiment, the transparent plate 143 is glass, and the front frame 140 is also called a glass frame. In this embodiment, the front frame 140 includes a speaker 142 that outputs sound according to the progress of the game, a light emitting unit 144 that emits light according to the progress of the game, and an effect button 146 that receives the player's operation input for the pseudo effect. and

A handle 150 of the pachinko machine 10 is a shooting operation unit that receives an operation input for shooting game balls from a player. The handle 150 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 140 in front of the inner frame 120 . In this embodiment, handle 150 includes a rotating portion 152 and a fixed button 154 .

The rotating part 152 of the handle 150 is a shooting intensity adjusting means for adjusting the shooting intensity of the game ball from the shooting device 310 from the initial intensity to a desired intensity based on the player's operation. The rotating part 152 receives an operation input from the player by a rotating operation for adjusting the shooting intensity of the game ball. In this embodiment, the rotating part 152 is pressed in the direction of returning to the initial position by a well-known spring structure. As a result, when the player releases the rotating part 152 without actuating the fixed button 154, the rotating part 152 returns to the initial position. In this embodiment, when the rotating part 152 is at the initial position, the game ball launch strength (initial strength) is the strength at which the game ball is not shot to the game board 200 . In this embodiment, the spring structure (not shown) of the rotating part 152 functions as an initial setting means for setting the firing intensity to the initial strength in accordance with the releasing of the firing intensity by the fixing releasing means. The firing intensity adjusting means may be configured to be able to adjust the strength of the firing intensity by the operation of the player, and may be adjusted according to the operation amount, the operation time, and the operating direction of the device for adjusting the firing intensity. The amount of rotation (direction of rotation), the number of times the button is pressed, the amount of rotation of the dial (direction of rotation), the operation time of the lever (direction of operation), and the amount of sliding of the slide switch (direction of sliding). You may

A fixing button 154 of the handle 150 receives an operation input from the player to fix the firing intensity adjusted by the rotating part 152 . In this embodiment, when the fixed button 154 is pushed, the fixed button 154 engages with the rotating portion 152 inside the handle 150, thereby fixing the rotating portion 152 to the rotational position at the time when the fixed button 154 is pressed. . When the fixing button 154 is pressed again in a state in which the rotating part 152 is fixed by the fixing button 154, the engagement between the rotating part 152 and the fixing button 154 is released, so that the fixing of the rotating part 152 is released and the rotating part 152 can be rotated. Section 152 returns to its initial position. The fixing button 154 functions as firing intensity fixing means for fixing the firing intensity adjusted by the firing intensity adjusting means, and also functions as fixing release means for releasing the fixing of the firing intensity by the firing intensity fixing means. The firing intensity fixing means is not limited to a configuration that mechanically fixes the firing strength, and may be a configuration that electrically fixes the firing strength.

The handle 150 includes a touch switch 186 (FIG. 7), which will be described later. The touch switch 186 detects the player's contact with the handle 150 . While the touch switch 186 senses the player's contact, the launcher 310 performs the action of shooting the game ball with the firing intensity adjusted at the handle 150 . When the touch switch 186 does not detect the contact of the player, the shooting device 310 does not perform the shooting operation even if the firing intensity is adjusted at the handle 150 . When the touch switch 186 does not detect the touch of the player, the shooting device 310 does not perform the shooting operation even if the shooting intensity is fixed by the shooting intensity fixing means at the handle 150 .

[Game board]
FIG. 5 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 200. As shown in FIG. The game board 200 forms a game area 210 in which games are played using game balls. The game area 210 has a substantially circular shape. The game area 210 is provided with a plurality of game nails (not shown). The game board 200 includes an introduction port 214 for introducing game balls fired from the launcher 310 into the game area 210 and a collection port 218 for collecting the game balls from the game area 210 . In this embodiment, the introduction port 214 is located on the upper left side of the game area 210 and the recovery port 218 is located on the lower center of the game area 210 .

The game board 200 includes a center case 220, a performance symbol display device 230, a first start port 241, a second start port 242, a normal symbol operating gate 243, and a normal electric motor. It has an accessory 245, a normal prize winning port 246 and a big prize winning port 248.例文帳に追加The game board 200 has a first special figure display device 251, a second special figure display device 252, a normal symbol display device 253, and a first special figure reservation number display device 261 as a display unit for displaying information about games. , A second special figure reservation number display device 262, a normal figure reservation number display device 263, and a prize ball number display device 286.

The center case 220 is provided in the center of the game area 210 and forms a passage for game balls. A performance pattern display device 230 is provided in the center of the center case 220 and displays pseudo performances corresponding to the progress of the game including performance symbols. The effect pattern display device 230 is a user interface that provides information to the player using characters and graphics.

The first starting port 241 is configured to accept game balls. Based on the ball entering the first starting port 241, the first special symbol display device 251 performs a variable display based on the first special symbol. Based on the ball entering the first starting port 241, the number of balls held by the player is added.

The second starting port 242 is configured to accept game balls. Based on the ball entering the second starting port 242, the second special symbol display device 252 performs a variable display by the second special symbol. Based on the ball entering the second starting port 242, the number of balls held by the player is added. The rate of ball entry into the second starting port 242 changes according to the operating state of the normal electric accessory 245 .

The normal symbol operation gate 243 is configured so that the game ball can pass through, and based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 243, the normal symbol display device 253 performs variable display by normal symbols.
As will be described later, a gate LED 243a emitting multicolor light is incorporated in front of the normal symbol operation gate 243. As shown in FIG. However, the gate LED 243a does not have to be in front of the normal symbol operation gate 243, and may be provided in the vicinity. The vicinity is preferably within a radius of 5 cm of the normal symbol operation gate 243 .

The normal electric accessary 245 has an opening/closing member configured to open/close the path of the game ball leading to the second starting port 242 . The normal electric accessary 245 is in an open state for a predetermined period of time only when winning a lottery based on normal symbols, and forms a path for the game ball leading to the second starting port 242.例文帳に追加In this embodiment, the normal electric accessory 245 is a so-called tulip type normal electric accessory.

The normal winning hole 246 is a winning hole configured to accept game balls. The number of balls held by the player is added based on the entry into the normal winning hole 246 . In this embodiment, the game area 210 is provided with four normal winning openings 246 .

The big winning hole 248 is a winning hole configured to be able to accept game balls in a big win game state that is more advantageous to the player than in a normal game state. Based on the ball entering the big winning hole 248, the number of balls held by the player is added. The big winning opening 248 is configured to be openable and closable by a plate-shaped member. The big winning opening 248 is opened in a predetermined operation pattern when the lottery with the first special symbol results in a big win and when the lottery with the second special symbol results in a big win.

The first special symbol pending number display device 261 displays the number of pending memories related to the first special symbol. The second special symbol pending number display device 262 displays the number of pending memories related to the second special symbol. The normal pattern reserved number display device 263 displays the number of reserved memories related to the normal pattern. The prize ball number display device 286 displays the number of prize balls to be added to the number of balls in possession according to winning.

In this embodiment, the game area 210 includes a first game area 211 and a second game area 212 . The first game area 211 mainly rolls game balls that are launched with less than a predetermined launch strength. Unlike the first game area 211, the second game area 212 mainly rolls game balls that are shot with a predetermined ejection intensity or more. The first game area 211 occupies the left side of the game area 210 including the inside of the center case 220 , and the second game area 212 occupies the right side of the game area 210 mainly on the right side of the center case 220 . In this embodiment, in the first game area 211, the first start opening 241 and the normal winning opening 246 are located, and in the second game area 212, the second start opening 242, the normal symbol operation gate 243 and the large A winning opening 248 is located.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes a launching device 310, a polishing device 320, and a lifting device 330 as components provided on the back of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. The shooting device 310 shoots game balls to the game area 210 based on the player's operation. The shooting device 310 shoots game balls to the game area 210 based on a signal from the handle 150 . The polishing device 320 polishes game balls collected from the game area 210 . The lifting device 330 conveys the game ball ground by the grinding device 320 to the launching device 310 .

[Electrical configuration]
The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 510, a sub-integrated control device 520, a performance pattern control device 530, and a frame control device 560 as control devices for controlling respective parts. These control devices are provided on the back of the pachinko machine 10 . These control devices are computers having a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., and execute various control processes based on computer programs.

The main controller 510 controls the progress of games using game balls. The sub-integrated control device 520 controls each production device according to the progress of the game. The performance symbol control device 530 controls display of pseudo performance such as variable display of performance symbols in the performance symbol display device 230 . The frame control device 560 manages the number of possession balls, which are game balls that the player can use in the game, based on the information about the game transmitted from the main control device 510 . Frame controller 560 controls handle 150, launcher 310, grinder 320, and lifter 330, as well as managing the ball.
In this embodiment, the shooting device 310 is provided on the upper part, and the game ball is transported to the shooting device 310 by the lifting device 330. However, the shooting device 310 may be provided on the lower part as in the prior art. . In this case, the game ball shot by the lower shooting device 310 flows down along the guide rail to reach the game area 210 and is recovered by the recovery port 218 or the like, so the lifting device 330 becomes unnecessary.

6 and 7 are block diagrams showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes an inner frame open switch 121 and a front frame open switch 141. - 特許庁The inner frame open switch 121 detects the open state of the inner frame 120 and outputs the detection signal to the main controller 510 . Front frame open switch 141 detects the open state of front frame 140 and outputs the detection signal to main controller 510 .

The pachinko machine 10 includes a pattern display device relay terminal board 250 and a game board relay terminal board 270 as circuit boards for relaying between the main controller 510 and the game board 200 . The pachinko machine 10 has a first starter switch 271, a second starter switch 272, and a normal symbol activation switch 273 as an electrical configuration for outputting signals to the main controller 510 via the game board relay terminal plate 270. , a left winning port switch 274 , a count switch 276 , a magnet sensor 277 and a radio wave sensor 278 . The pachinko machine 10 operates based on a signal from the main controller 510 via the game board relay terminal plate 270. The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 includes a large prize winning solenoid 282, a general electrical accessory solenoid 284, and a prize ball display. A device 286 and a gate LED 243a incorporated in the front of the normal symbol operation gate 243 are provided. The pachinko machine 10 has a first special figure display device 251, a second special figure display device 252, A first special figure reservation number display device 261, a second special figure reservation number display device 262, a normal symbol display device 253, and a general figure reservation number display device 263 are provided.

The first starting port switch 271 detects the entry of the ball into the first starting port 241 and outputs the detection signal. The second starting port switch 272 detects the entry of the ball into the second starting port 242 and outputs the detection signal. The normal symbol operation switch 273 detects passage of the game ball in the normal symbol operation gate 243 and outputs the detection signal. The left winning hole switch 274 detects the ball entering the normal winning hole 246 and outputs the detection signal. The count switch 276 detects the ball entering the big winning hole 248 and outputs the detection signal. The magnet sensor 277 detects a fraudulent act using a magnet on the pachinko machine 10 and outputs a detection signal. The radio wave sensor 278 detects fraudulent activity using radio waves to the pachinko machine 10 and outputs the detection signal.

The big winning opening solenoid 282 opens and closes the big winning opening 248 based on a control signal from the main controller 510 . The general electric accessory solenoid 284 opens and closes the general electric accessory 245 based on a control signal from the main controller 510 . The prize ball number display device 286 displays the number of prize balls to be added to the number of balls in hand based on the control signal from the main controller 510 . The gate LED 243 a changes its light emission mode based on a control signal from the main controller 510 .

The first special symbol display device 251 displays the first special symbol based on the control signal from the main controller 510 . The second special symbol display device 252 displays the second special symbol based on the control signal from the main controller 510 . The first special figure reservation number display device 261 displays the number of reservation memories related to the first special symbol based on the control signal from the main controller 510 . The second special figure reservation number display device 262 displays the number of reservation memories related to the second special symbol based on the control signal from the main controller 510 . The normal symbol display device 253 displays normal symbols based on a control signal from the main controller 510 . The normal pattern pending number display device 263 displays the number of pending memories related to the normal pattern based on the control signal from the main controller 510 .

The sub-integrated control device 520 is configured to be able to communicate with the main control device 510 in one direction from the main control device 510 . The sub-integrated control device 520 controls various production devices according to the progress of the game based on control signals from the main control device 510 . The speaker 142 is a user interface that outputs sound based on control signals from the sub-integrated control device 520 . In this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 520 includes a volume adjustment switch 522 configured to adjust the volume output from the speaker 142 . The light emitting unit 144 is a user interface that emits light based on a control signal from the sub-integrated control device 520 . The production button 146 is a user interface for detecting the player's operation input for the pseudo production, and outputs the detection signal to the sub-integrated control device 520 . The sub-integrated control device 520 is a user interface control device that controls the user interface (speaker 142, light emitting unit 144, effect button 146 and effect symbol display device 230) based on the information about the game received from the main control device 510. be. The sub-integrated control device 520 is further configured to be able to communicate with the frame control device 560 in one direction from the frame control device 560, and based on the information received from the frame control device 560, the user interface (speaker 142, light emitting unit 144, the production button 146 and the production pattern display device 230)

The performance symbol control device 530 is configured to be able to communicate bidirectionally with the sub-integrated control device 520 . Based on the control signal from the sub-integrated control device 520, the performance symbol control device 530 controls the display of the pseudo performance including the variable display of the performance symbols in the performance symbol display device 230. Based on the data and commands received from the performance symbol control device 530, the performance symbol display device 230 executes pseudo performance display including variable performance symbol display.

Moving on to the description of FIG. 7 , the frame control device 560 is configured to be able to communicate with the main control device 510 in one direction from the main control device 510 . The frame control device 560 manages the number of possession balls, which are game balls that the player can use in the game, based on the information about the game transmitted from the main control device 510 . The frame control device 560 manages processing related to shooting, collection and circulation of game balls in addition to management of balls in hand. Note that the main control device 510 and the frame control device 560 may be configured to be capable of two-way communication.

The card unit 80 is configured to be able to communicate bi-directionally with the frame control device 560 . The card unit 80 includes a user interface 810 , a game ball lending device 850 , and a CR unit 860 . The game ball lending device 850 is configured to be able to communicate bidirectionally with the frame control device 560 and the CR unit 860 . The game ball lending device 850 lends game balls to the player based on the information on the balls in hand recorded in the memory card in the card slot 820 and the information on the lending of the game balls from the CR unit 860. Processing is performed in cooperation with the frame control device 560 . The CR unit 860 controls lending of game balls based on bills inserted into the bill insertion slot 830 . The CR unit 860 is configured to be able to communicate bidirectionally with the hall computer 90 that manages the pachinko machine 10 . The hall computer 90 is configured to be able to receive information regarding games played in the pachinko machine 10 from the main controller 510 via the frame controller 560 and the card unit 80 .

The pachinko machine 10 includes an operating portion relay terminal plate 160, a shooting operation portion relay terminal plate 180, a shooting device relay terminal plate 312, and a grinding device as circuit boards that relay between the frame control device 560 and the inner frame 120. A relay terminal board 322 , a lifting relay terminal board 332 , and an inner frame relay terminal board 342 are provided. The pachinko machine 10 includes a count switch 162 and a number display device 164 as electrical components for exchanging signals with the frame control device 560 via the operation portion relay terminal board 160 .

The pachinko machine 10 has an electrical configuration for exchanging signals with the frame control device 560 via the shooting operation section relay terminal plate 180, and includes a lock releasing solenoid 182, a shooting strength fixing switch 184, a handle volume 185, and a touch switch 186. and a firing stop switch 187. The pachinko machine 10 includes a ball feed sensor 314, a launch entrance sensor 315, a launch motor 316, and a ball feed solenoid 317 as an electrical configuration for exchanging signals with the frame control device 560 via the launch device relay terminal plate 312. Prepare.

The pachinko machine 10 includes a cassette switch 324 , a grinding motor sensor 325 , a cassette motor 326 and a grinding motor 327 as an electrical configuration for exchanging signals via the grinding device relay terminal plate 322 . The pachinko machine 10 includes a lifting motor 334, a lifting entrance sensor 336, and a lifting motor monitoring sensor 338 as an electrical configuration for exchanging signals with the frame control device 560 via the lifting relay terminal plate 332. .

The pachinko machine 10 has a winning ball sensor 344, an out ball sensor 345, an appropriate amount sensor 346, and a full tank sensor 347 as an electrical configuration for outputting a signal to the frame control device 560 via the inner frame relay terminal plate 342. , and a night watch 352 . The pachinko machine 10 has an alarm speaker 354 as an electrical configuration that operates based on a signal from the frame control device 560 via the inner frame relay terminal board 342 .

The counting switch 162 detects a player's operation input for transferring the information about the ball held managed by the pachinko machine 10 to the recording card of the card unit 80 and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560 . The number-of-balls display device 164 displays the number of balls managed by the frame control device 560 based on the control signal from the frame control device 560 .

The fixation release solenoid 182 is configured to be able to release fixation of the rotating portion 152 by the fixation button 154 on the handle 150 based on a control signal from the frame control device 560 . In this embodiment, the fixation release solenoid 182 is configured to be able to release the engagement of the fixation button 154 with the rotation section 152 by pressing the engagement portion of the fixation button 154 engaged with the rotation section 152 . ing. The fixation release solenoid 182 functions as a fixation release means for releasing fixation of the firing intensity by the firing intensity fixing means.

The firing intensity fix switch 184 detects fixation of the rotating part 152 by the fixation button 154 on the handle 150 and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560 . The handle volume 185 detects the rotational position of the rotating portion 152 in the handle 150 as the firing intensity and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560 . The touch switch 186 detects the player's contact with the handle 150 and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560 . The shooting stop switch 187 detects a player's operation input to stop shooting game balls, and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560 .

The ball feed sensor 314 detects a game ball fed into the launcher 310 and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560 . The launch entrance sensor 315 detects a game ball launched from the launch device 310 and passing through the introduction port 214 and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560 . The shooting motor 316 shoots game balls based on control signals from the frame controller 560 . The ball feed solenoid 317 feeds the game ball to a shootable position based on the control signal from the frame control device 560 .

Cassette switch 324 detects that a polishing cloth cassette (not shown) containing polishing cloth for polishing game balls is incorporated in polishing device 320 and outputs the detection signal to frame control device 560 . The grinding motor sensor 325 detects the operation of the grinding motor 327 and outputs the detection signal to the frame controller 560 . Cassette motor 326 winds up the polishing cloth in a polishing cloth cassette (not shown) based on a control signal from frame control device 560 . The grinding motor 327 grinds the game ball by pressing the game ball against the abrasive cloth based on the control signal from the frame control device 560 .

The lifting motor 334 feeds game balls from the lifting device 330 to the launching device 310 based on control signals from the frame control device 560 . The lifting inlet sensor 336 detects game balls sent from the polishing device 320 to the lifting device 330 and outputs the detection signal to the frame control device 560 . Lift motor monitoring sensor 338 detects the operation of lift motor 334 and outputs the detection signal to frame controller 560 .

The winning ball sensor 344 detects a game ball recovered from the game board 200 to the polishing device 320 after winning on the game board 200, and outputs a detection signal. The out ball sensor 345 detects a game ball passed through the recovery port 218 on the game board 200 and recovered from the game board 200 to the polishing device 320, and outputs the detection signal. The appropriate amount sensor 346 detects that the amount of game balls transferred from the lifting device 330 to the launching device 310 is appropriate, and outputs the detection signal. The full tank sensor 347 detects that game balls transferred from the lifting device 330 to the launching device 310 are excessive, and outputs the detection signal. The night monitoring device 352 is configured to be operable by a backup power supply outside the operating hours (nighttime) of the pachinko machine 10, detects opening of the inner frame 120, and outputs a detection signal. The night monitoring switch night monitoring device 352 may detect opening of the inner frame 120 based on output signals from the inner frame open switch 121 and the front frame open switch 141, or detect the inner frame open switch 121 and the front frame open switch. The opening of the inner frame 120 may be detected based on a signal from a switch different from 141 . In this embodiment, the frame control device 560 is configured to be able to output information indicating the number of times the inner frame 120 is opened based on the detection signal from the night monitoring device 352 to the hall computer 90 when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. there is The warning speaker 354 outputs sound based on control signals from the frame control device 560 . In this embodiment, the frame control device 560 executes control processing for outputting an alarm from the alarm speaker 354 when the nighttime monitoring device 352 detects that the inner frame 120 is open.

The pachinko machine 10 carries out the determination of whether or not a normal symbol is entered based on the ball entering the normal symbol operation gate 243 . The pachinko machine 10 carries out a variable display using normal symbols in the normal symbol display device 253 based on the determination result of the suitability of the normal symbols. When the determination result of win/deny regarding normal symbols is winning, the pachinko machine 10 confirms and displays the normal symbols which are winning symbols on the normal symbol display device 253, and releases the normal electric accessory 245 for a predetermined period. As a result, the winning to the second starting port 242 becomes possible.

The pachinko machine 10 carries out a win-or-fail decision regarding the first special symbol based on the entry into the first starting port 241 . The pachinko machine 10 implements a variable display using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 251 based on the determination result regarding the first special symbol. The pachinko machine 10 carries out a pseudo performance using performance symbols in the performance symbol display device 230 in accordance with the variable display using the first special symbols in the first special symbol display device 251 . When the determination result of the winning or not of the first special symbol is a big hit, the pachinko machine 10 confirms and displays the first special symbol, which is a big hit symbol, on the first special symbol display device 251, and then performs a big winning opening with a predetermined operation pattern. It shifts to a jackpot game state (special game state) in which 248 is released. As a result, it becomes possible to win a prize to the big prize opening 248 . The main control device 510 functions as a success/fail determination means for determining whether or not to execute a big hit game state due to entry of a game ball into the first starting port 241 .

The pachinko machine 10 carries out a win-or-win determination regarding the second special symbol based on the entry into the second starting port 242 . The pachinko machine 10 implements a variable display using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 252 based on the determination result of the second special symbol. The pachinko machine 10 carries out a pseudo performance using performance symbols in the performance symbol display device 230 in accordance with the variable display using the second special symbols in the second special symbol display device 252 . When the result of the determination of whether the second special symbol wins or fails is a big win, the pachinko machine 10 confirms and displays the second special symbol, which is a big win symbol, on the second special symbol display device 252, and then shifts to a big win game state. As a result, it becomes possible to win a prize to the big prize opening 248 . The main controller 510 functions as a success/fail determination means for determining whether or not to execute a big hit game state due to entry of a game ball into the second starting port 242 .

The pachinko machine 10 stops judging whether the first special symbol and the second special symbol are correct while the jackpot game is being executed. The pachinko machine 10, when there is reserved memory for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, preferentially determines the validity of the reserved memory for the second special symbol. After finishing the jackpot game state, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to any one of a normal game state, a time-saving game state, and a probability variable time-saving game state according to a predetermined condition. The normal game state is a game state in which the normal design, the first special design and the second special design are determined with a normal winning probability. The time saving game state is a game state in which the time for variably displaying the first special symbol, the second special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened from the normal game state and the average opening time of the normal electric accessory 245 is extended from the normal game state. is. The probability variable time-saving game state is a game state in which, in addition to the operation of the time-saving game state, the winning probability of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined with a winning probability higher than that of the normal game state. When a predetermined condition (for example, winning with a predetermined jackpot symbol) is satisfied, the main control device 510 extends the opening time of the normal electric accessory 245 per time from the normal game state after the jackpot game state ends. It operates as an open extension execution means for executing the extension state (time reduction game state and probability variable time reduction game state).

In this embodiment, the variation time of the special symbols is 10 to 120 seconds during the normal game, which is the non-time saving time, 5 seconds on average during the time saving time, and 30 seconds on average during the reach time. The winning probability of the normal pattern is 1/6 in the non-time saving time and 5/6 in the time saving time. The variation time of the normal pattern is 5 seconds in the non-time saving time and 1 second in the time saving time. In addition, the opening time of the normal electric accessory 245 is 0.3 seconds in the non-time saving mode and 1.5 seconds in the time saving mode. These values are an example and can be changed as appropriate. The control of lengthening the opening time of the normal electric accessary 245 and shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is simply called time saving control.
The time-saving control ends when a big hit game occurs due to the success/failure determination regarding the first special symbol or the second special symbol during the time-saving game, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times during the time-saving game. end by This predetermined number of times is also referred to as a time saving number of times.

Since the first starting port 241 is located in the first game area 211 in the normal game state, it is recommended to shoot the game ball into the first game area 211 and play the game (so-called "left-handed"). be done. In the jackpot game state, since the big winning opening 248 is located in the second game area 212, it is recommended to launch a game ball into the second game area 212 to play a game (so-called "right-handed hitting"). be. In the time-saving game state and the probability variable time-saving game state, since the normal symbol operation gate 243 and the second start port 242 are located in the second game area 212, the game ball is shot to the second game area 212 to carry out the game. (Right-handed) is recommended.

The pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with a power board (not shown), and the power is switched ON or OFF by a power SW (not shown).
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main controller 510 is provided with an RWM clear switch 290 and a setting key switch 291 . The RWM clear switch 290 is mainly operated when clearing game information and the like stored in the RWM (RAM) built in the main controller 510 . Note that the RWM clear switch 290 may be provided on the frame control device 560 or the power board.
The setting key switch 291 is a key switch mechanism that is turned on by rotating the key inserted into the keyhole in one direction. The pachinko machine 10 is a game machine having a setting function capable of changing the setting of the jackpot probability by the operation of a hall employee or the like, and the hall employee or the like turns on the power with the setting key switch 291 turned on. , it is possible to change and confirm the setting of the jackpot probability. Incidentally, the RWM clear switch 290 is also operated when changing the setting of the big hit probability.
In addition, the power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and power is stored in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from the AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main controller 510 and the like (for example, the RAM of the main controller 510), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main controller 510 is maintained for a certain period of time. is retained. Incidentally, the backup power supply may be provided in the main controller 510, or may be provided in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs a supply signal to the device with the backup power supply when power is being supplied from the AC power supply, and outputs a power failure signal to the device with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. to output

The pachinko machine 10 sets stepped set values 1 to 6, which are divided into six steps, in the RWM step set value storage area of the main controller 510 according to the jackpot probability in the win/fail judgment. Then, main controller 510 determines a right/wrong determination table to be used for right/wrong determination of the first special figure or second special figure based on the stage set values stored in the stage set value storage area.
In this embodiment, when the step set value stored in the step set value storage area is "1", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/300, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is set to 1/30. be done. Further, when the step setting value is "2" in the step setting value storage area, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/290, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is set to 1/29. When the step setting value in the value storage area is "3", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/280, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is set to 1/28.
Similarly, when the step setting value is set to "4", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/270, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is set to 1/27, and the step setting value is When set to "5", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/260, the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is set to 1/26, and the stage setting value is set to "6". At this time, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/250, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is set to 1/25.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the step set value is interlocked with the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state, but it is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 10, one of the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is constant regardless of the step set value, and only the other is changed according to the step set value. may be Further, when the step setting value is changed, the pachinko machine 10 may increase one of the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state and decrease the other.

[Main routine]
FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing a "main routine" executed by main controller 510. As shown in FIG. Main controller 510 starts the main routine of FIG. 8 based on an interrupt signal with a period of 2 ms (milliseconds). The period of the interrupt signal may be 4 ms, or may be another period.

After starting the main routine, main controller 510 determines whether or not the current interrupt signal is a normal interrupt signal (step S100). If the current interrupt signal is not a normal interrupt (step S100: "NO"), main controller 510 executes initialization processing (step S115) for setting various control variables to initial values. After that, main controller 510 repeatedly executes initial value random number update processing for updating various random numbers until the next interrupt signal is received (step S111).

If the current interrupt signal is a normal interrupt signal (step S100: "YES"), main controller 510 executes initial value random number update processing for updating various random numbers (step S101). After that, main controller 510 updates the random number for determining the big hit, which is the random number used for determining whether the first special symbol and the second special symbol are correct (step S102). After that, main controller 510 updates the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, which is the random number used to determine the jackpot symbol for the first special symbol and the second special symbol (step S103). After that, main controller 510 updates the random number for determination of winning, which is a random number used for judging whether or not the normal symbol is correct (step S104). After that, main controller 510 updates the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number, which are random numbers used to determine the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (steps S105 and S106).

After updating the random number (steps S101 to S106), the main controller 510 executes winning confirmation processing (step S107) for confirming the detection of game balls by the switches connected to the main controller 510. After that, main controller 510 executes a propriety determination process (step S108) for judging propriety regarding normal symbols, first special symbols and second special symbols. In the success/failure determination process (step S108), the main control device 510 determines whether or not to execute a jackpot game state due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port 241 and the second start port 242. It operates as a right/wrong determination means.

After executing the success/failure determination process (step S108), the main controller 510 executes each output process (step S109) for outputting a signal to each part of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. In each output process (step S109), according to the state of progress of the game, the detection state of fraud based on the magnet sensor 277 and the radio wave sensor 278, and the open state based on the inner frame open switch 121 and the front frame open switch 141, The main controller 510 sends various signals to the sub-integrated controller 520, the frame controller 560, the big winning opening solenoid 282, etc., and to the hall computer 90 via the frame controller 560 and the card unit 80. to output After that, the main controller 510 executes a fraud monitoring process (step S110) for monitoring fraudulent activity with respect to the pachinko machine 10. FIG. After that, main controller 510 repeatedly executes initial value random number update processing for updating various random numbers until the next interrupt signal is received (step S111).

[Start winning process]
FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the “start winning process” executed by main controller 510 . The starting winning process of FIG. 9 is a subroutine included in the winning confirmation process (step S107) of FIG.

After starting the starting prize-winning process, main controller 510 determines whether or not a ball entering first starting hole 241 has been detected based on a detection signal from first starting hole switch 271 (step S200). When the entry into the first starting port 241 is detected (step S200: "YES"), the main controller 510 determines whether the number of pending memories related to the first special symbol is less than the upper limit (four in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not (step S201). When the reserved memory related to the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the random number for determining the jackpot, the random number for determining the jackpot pattern, the random number for determining the reach, and the random number for determining the variation pattern extracted according to the ball entering the first starting port 241 is stored as a reserved memory for the first special symbol, and a first reserved memory counter indicating the number of reserved memories for the first special symbol is incremented (step S202). After that, main controller 510 executes a prefetch determination process (step S203) for prefetching the contents of the reserved memory related to the first special symbol. Thereafter, main controller 510 transmits a first prefetch determination command indicating the determination result of prefetch determination processing (step S203) to sub-integrated control device 520 (step S204). After that, main controller 510 transmits a first reservation number instruction command indicating the value of the first reservation storage counter to sub-integrated control device 520 (step S205). The sub-integrated control device 520 controls the pseudo effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the first prefetch determination command and the first reservation number instruction command. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 520, based on the first reserved number instruction command, the display number of the first reserved design indicating the number of reserved storage related to the first special design displayed on the production design display device 230 Then, based on the first read-ahead determination command, the first reserved symbol is changed in a manner corresponding to the degree of expectation for the big hit.

After finishing the processing related to the first starting port 241 (step S200: “NO”, step S201: “NO”, step S205), main controller 510 controls the first starting port based on the detection signal from second starting port switch 272. It is determined whether or not a ball entering the second starting port 242 has been detected (step S206). When the entry into the second starting port 242 is detected (step S206: "YES"), the main controller 510 is less than the upper limit number (four in this embodiment) of the pending memory related to the second special symbol. It is determined whether or not (step S207). When the reserved memory related to the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the random number for determining the big hit, the random number for determining the big winning symbol, the random number for determining the reach, and the random number for determining the variation pattern extracted according to the ball entering the second starting port 242 is stored as a reserved memory for the second special symbol, and a second reserved memory counter indicating the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is incremented (step S208). After that, main controller 510 executes a prefetch determination process (step S209) for prefetching the contents of the reserved memory related to the second special symbol. Thereafter, main controller 510 transmits a second prefetch determination command indicating the determination result of the prefetch determination process (step S209) to sub-integrated controller 520 (step S210). After that, main controller 510 transmits a second pending number instruction command indicating the value of the second pending storage counter to sub-integrated control device 520 (step S211). The sub-integrated control device 520 controls the pseudo effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the second prefetch determination command and the second reservation number instruction command. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 520, based on the second reserved number instruction command, the display number of the second reserved design indicating the number of reserved storage related to the second special design displayed on the production design display device 230 Then, based on the second look-ahead determination command, the second reserved symbol is changed in a manner corresponding to the degree of expectation for the big hit. The main control device 510 may transmit one command combining the first prefetch determination command and the first reservation number instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 520, and the second prefetch determination command and the second reservation number A single command combined with the instruction command may be sent to the sub-integrated control device 520 . Even if the main controller 510 transmits one command that combines the first prefetch determination command, the second prefetch determination command, the first reservation number instruction command, and the second reservation number instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 520 good.

In the look-ahead determination process (steps S203, S209), main controller 510 determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determining random number for the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a value (jackpot value) that causes a jackpot. In addition, if the value is a jackpot value, the type of the jackpot pattern is confirmed. When the value of the random number for determining a big hit is a losing value different from the big winning value, the main controller 510 confirms whether or not the variation pattern associated with the losing value is a variation pattern that makes the player expect a big win. do. The prefetch determination process may be a process of directly reading out the random value stored in the reserved storage area and executing the determination, or the random value stored in the storage area for prefetch determination that is different from the reserved storage area. It may be a process of reading and executing determination. The prefetch determination process may be executed in parallel with the process of storing the random number for determining the big win in the reserved storage area after acquiring the random number for determining the big win, or the process for storing the random number for determining the big win in the reserved storage area. may be executed prior to In any method of the prefetch determination process, the content of the reserved storage can be grasped prior to the validity determination process (step S108).

After finishing the process related to the second starting port 242 (step S206: "NO", step S207: "NO", step S211), the main controller 510 normally based on the detection signal from the design operation switch 273 in the design It is determined whether or not a ball entering the operating gate 243 has been detected (step S212). When the entry into the normal symbol operation gate 243 is detected (step S212: "YES"), the main controller 510 determines whether or not the number of pending memories relating to the normal symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). is determined (step S213). When the number of reserved memories relating to normal patterns is less than the upper limit number, the random number for winning decision extracted according to the entry into the normal pattern operating gate 243 is stored as the reserved memory for normal patterns, and the number of reserved memories relating to normal patterns is indicated. Increment the general figure reservation storage counter (step S214). Then, after that, the main controller 510 transmits a general pattern reservation number instruction command indicating the value of the general pattern reservation storage counter to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S211). After that, main controller 510 returns. The sub-integrated control device 520 may control the pseudo production displayed in the production design display device 230 based on the normal pattern pending number instruction command.
It should be noted that while the normal electric accessory 245 is operating, the normal design is not changed even if the reserved memory for the normal design is not zero. While the normal electric accessory 245 is in operation, if the entry into the normal symbol operation gate 243 is detected, the hit determination extracted according to the entry (passing) into the normal symbol operation gate 243 until the upper limit number is reached. A random number is stored as a general map reservation memory. However, if the upper limit number is exceeded, it will not be stored.
In addition, as described above, the fluctuation time of the normal design is 5 seconds in the non-time saving time, and 1 second in the time saving time. If the figure pending memory number is not zero, the normal symbols are started to fluctuate after the stop symbol confirmation time elapses.

[Tokuzu propriety determination process]
10, 11, 12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the "special figure suitability determination process" executed by main controller 510. FIG. This special figure propriety determination process is a subroutine corresponding to the propriety determination process (step S107) of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, after starting the special figure win/loss determination process, main controller 510 determines whether or not the conditional device is inactive based on the jackpot flag (step S300). The jackpot flag is a flag that becomes effective when the hit/fail judgment regarding the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a jackpot, and the condition device operates when the jackpot flag is effective. When the condition device is operating (step S300: "NO"), the main control device 510 shifts to special game processing for controlling the jackpot game state. If the condition device is not activated (step S300: "YES"), the main controller 510 determines whether it is a special figure fluctuation stop period for stopping the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. (step S301). If it is a special figure fluctuation stop period (step S301: "YES"), the main controller 510 determines whether it is a confirmed symbol non-display period in which the confirmed symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are hidden. is determined (step S302).

Moving on to the description of FIG. 11, if it is the fixed symbol non-display period (step S302 of FIG. 10: "YES"), main controller 510 determines whether or not there is a pending memory related to the second special symbol ( step S310). When there is no pending memory for the second special symbol (step S310: "NO"), main controller 510 determines whether there is pending memory for the first special symbol (step S311).

When there is a pending memory related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol (step S310: "YES", step S311: "YES"), the main controller 510 processes the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The oldest pending memory is read from the pending memory related to the target special symbol to be the object of , and the pending memory counter related to the target special symbol is decremented (step S312). After that, the main controller 510 transmits to the sub-integrated controller 520 a pending number instruction command indicating the value of the pending storage counter relating to the target special symbol (step S313).

After that, main controller 510 compares the big-hit determination random number read out as the pending memory for the target special symbol with the big-hit determination determination table (step S314). In this embodiment, the judgment table for judging a big hit includes a normal probability table in which the probability of a big hit is set to a low probability (for example, 1/300 when the step setting value is "1"), and a table for a high probability of a big hit ( For example, it includes a high-probability table set to 1/30 when the step setting value is "1"). The main controller 510 uses the normal probability table in the normal game state and the time saving game state, and uses the high probability table in the probability variable time saving game state. Main controller 510 determines whether or not the target special symbol is a big hit based on the comparison between the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination table (step S314).

If the target special symbol is a big hit (step S315: "YES"), main controller 510 determines a big hit symbol based on the big hit symbol determination random number read as reserved storage for the target special symbol (step S316). After that, the main controller 510 sets various conditions (production time, production pattern, etc.) relating to the jackpot game state (step S317). After that, main controller 510 selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number read out as a reserved memory related to the target special symbol (step S318). Thereafter, main controller 510 transmits a variation instruction command indicating the jackpot pattern and variation pattern to sub-integrated controller 520 (step S320). Thereby, the sub-integrated control device 520 controls the pseudo effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the variation instruction command. In addition, the main control device 510, in accordance with the transmission of the variation instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 520, to the first special figure display device 251 or the second special figure display device 252, the control signal to instruct the variation display Output.

If the target special symbol is a loss (step S315: "NO"), main controller 510 determines a loss symbol based on the random number read as reserved storage for the target special symbol (step S319). After that, main controller 510 selects a variation pattern based on the random number read out as a reserved memory related to the target special symbol (step S318). After that, main controller 510 transmits a variation instruction command indicating the winning pattern and variation pattern to sub-integrated controller 520 (step S320). Thereby, the sub-integrated control device 520 controls the pseudo effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 230 based on the variation instruction command. In addition, the main control device 510, in accordance with the transmission of the variation instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 520, to the first special figure display device 251 or the second special figure display device 252, the control signal to instruct the variation display Output.
In this embodiment, in the process of step 319, a process of counting the number of deviation fluctuations HN is executed. This processing will be described later.

If there is no pending memory for the first special symbol and the second special symbol (step S310: "NO", step S311: "NO"), and after transmitting the variation instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S320 ), the main controller 510 shifts to a special game process for controlling the jackpot game state.

Moving on to the description of FIG. 12, if it is not a special symbol fluctuation stop period (step S301 of FIG. 10: "NO"), in other words, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is fluctuating, the main controller 510 , It is determined whether or not the variation time set based on the variation pattern regarding the target special symbol during variation has elapsed (step S330). When the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S330: "NO"), the main control device 510 shifts to a special game process for controlling the jackpot game state. When the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S330: "YES"), the main control device 510 outputs a control signal for confirming and displaying the jackpot symbol or the losing symbol to the first special figure display device 251 or the second special figure display device 252. At the same time, a symbol stop command for confirming and displaying a big hit symbol or a losing symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S331).

When the jackpot pattern is to be displayed (step S332: "YES"), main controller 510 sets the time for the jackpot pattern to be fixed and displayed (step S333), and sets the jackpot flag to a valid value. The device is activated (step S334). After that, main controller 510 resets the variable probability flag and the time saving flag to invalid values, and resets the variable probability counter and the time saving counter to invalid values (step S335). The probability variation flag is a flag for setting whether or not to perform the winning judgment of the first special symbol and the second special symbol with a winning probability higher than that of the normal game state. The time saving flag is a flag for setting whether or not to implement the time saving game state. The variable probability counter is a counter that sets the number of times the winning probability of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined with a winning probability higher than that of the normal game state. The time saving counter is a counter that sets the number of times the time saving game state is implemented. After resetting the various counters (step S335), the main control device 510 transmits a state designation command indicating the game state after the symbol confirmation display to the sub-integrated control device 520 and the frame control device 560, and then indicates the jackpot game state. It shifts to special game processing to control.

When the losing pattern is to be displayed definite (step S332: "NO"), main controller 510 sets the time for the definite display of the losing pattern (step S337). Thereafter, main controller 510 decrements the variable probability counter when the variable probability flag is a valid value "1" (step S338: "YES") (step S339). After that, when the variable probability counter is "0" (step S340: "YES"), main controller 510 sets the variable probability flag to an invalid value "0" (step S341).

After finishing the processing related to the variable probability flag and the variable probability counter (step S338: "NO", step S340: "NO", step S341), main controller 510, if the time saving flag is a valid value "1" (step S342: "YES"), decrement the time saving counter (step S343). Thereafter, when the time saving counter is "0" (step S344: "YES"), main controller 510 sets the time saving flag to an invalid value "0" (step S345). After completing the processing related to the time saving flag and the time saving counter (step S342: "NO", step S344: "NO", step S345), main controller 510 sub-submits a state designation command indicating the game state after symbol confirmation display. After transmitting to the integrated control device 520 and the frame control device 560, it shifts to special game processing for controlling the jackpot game state.

Moving on to the description of FIG. 13, if it is not the confirmed symbol non-display period in which the confirmed symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are hidden (step S302 of FIG. 10: "NO"), in other words, the first special symbol Or when the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed, the main controller 510 determines whether or not the fixed display time set based on the variation pattern related to the target special symbol that is confirmed and displayed has passed (step S350). When the fixed display time has not elapsed (step S350: "NO"), the main controller 510 shifts to special game processing for controlling the jackpot game state. When the fixed display time has elapsed (step S350: "YES"), the main control device 510 outputs a control signal to end the fixed display to the first special figure display device 251 or the second special figure display device 252, A command for terminating the finalized display of the performance symbols is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S351). After that, the main controller 510 shifts to a special game process for controlling the jackpot game state.

[Special game processing]
14, 15 and 16 are flow charts showing the "special game process" executed by main controller 510. FIG. This special game process is a subroutine for controlling the jackpot game state. As shown in FIG. 14, after starting the special game process, main controller 510 determines whether or not the condition device is operating based on the jackpot flag (step S390). If the condition device is not operating (step S390: "NO"), main controller 510 returns to the main routine.

When the conditional device is operating, processing for lighting the gate LED 243a is performed (step S391). As a result, the front surface of the normal symbol operation gate 243 becomes red. Also, at this time, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S392), and the screen of the performance symbol display device 230 is displayed via the performance symbol control device 530. Please," is displayed with voice.
In this embodiment, the number of rounds (maximum 16 times) of the big hit game is drawn (step S394) due to the timing when the game ball is detected by the normal symbol operation switch 273, and the final round is determined. In addition, an effect display to the effect that good luck is expected for choosing a large number of rounds is also performed. For example, the screen of the production pattern display device 230 displays a roulette in which the ball pattern moves over the number patterns of 1 to 16, and the processing for stopping the ball pattern at the timing when the game ball passes through the normal pattern operation gate 243. to do. When the ball pattern stops on the number pattern with a large number of rounds, the corresponding number of rounds is determined. This is an effect, and actually, the ball pattern should be stopped on the number pattern corresponding to the number of rounds drawn. Instead of this effect display, it is also possible to perform an effect suggesting the timing at which the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 243 by changing the light emitting mode or light emitting color of the gate LED 243a. For example, if the emission color of the gate LED 243a blinks for a moment, or the color is changed for a moment, and the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 243 immediately after that timing, the possibility that a large number of rounds will be selected is produced. can be considered.
While the front surface of the normal symbol operation gate 243 is displayed in red, if the entry into the normal symbol operation gate 243 is detected by the normal symbol operation switch 273 (step S393: "YES"), the accessory continuous operation device is operated and it becomes possible to perform a big hit game. At this time, an accessory interlocking flag is set to indicate that the accessory interlocking operating device is operating. The accessory interlocking flag and the big hit flag are cleared when the big win game ends. When the accessory interlocking flag and the big hit flag are set, the next interrupt processing is restarted from step S396. It should be noted that the jackpot flag may be cleared when setting the accessory interlocking flag, and the next interrupt processing may be restarted from step S396. Also, at this time, the process of causing the gate LED 243a to emit light is terminated, and a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520 to display that the jackpot game can be started (step S395).
If the entry into the normal symbol operation gate 243 is not detected by the normal symbol operation switch 273 (step S393: "NO"), the main controller 510 once returns to the main routine. Therefore, the processes of steps S390 to S393 are repeatedly executed until the entry into the normal symbol operation gate 243 is detected after the conditional device is activated. However, a fixed time limit (for example, 10 minutes) may be provided, and if the entry into the normal symbol operation gate 243 is not detected within the time limit, processing to invalidate the operation of the condition device may be performed. In this case, it is preferable to perform a warning process with sound on the screen of the performance symbol display device 230 before invalidating.

In this embodiment, while the conditional device is operating, the process of causing the gate LED 243a to emit red light is performed (step S391), but as described above, the upper limit number of pending memories related to normal symbols (in this embodiment, 4) is exceeded (step S213), the hit determination random number corresponding to the entry into the normal symbol operation gate 243 is not stored as the normal symbol pending memory. During the game state, which is not stored as normal pattern holding storage, a process of causing the gate LED 243a to emit yellow light is performed.
While the conditional device is operating, only the screen of the performance symbol display device 230 informs that the conditional device is in operation and that the big winning game will be executed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 243. may be configured.

In this embodiment, the normal symbol operation gate 243 can be used not only for judging whether the normal symbol is valid, but also for operating the accessory continuous operation device.
After the conditional device is activated, until the accessory continuous activation device is activated, the process of making the gate LED 243a emit red light is performed. One thing is readily apparent to the player.
In addition, in this embodiment, if the reserved memory for normal symbols exceeds the upper limit number (four in this embodiment), the gate LED 243a is caused to emit yellow light. As a result, it is possible to easily understand that the game state is such that the hit determination random number corresponding to the entry into the normal symbol operation gate 243 is not stored as the normal symbol reservation memory.

As described above, if the game ball is passed through the normal symbol operation gate 243 after the conditional device is activated, the accessory continuous operating device is activated, but this game state can be determined based on the accessory continuous flag. (Step S396). When the accessory continuous operation device is operating (step S396: "YES"), main controller 510 determines whether or not big winning opening 248 is closed (step S401). When the big winning opening 248 is closed (step S401: "YES"), the main controller 510 determines whether or not the big win start effect prior to the big win game state is being executed (step S402). When the jackpot start effect is being executed (step S402: "YES"), main controller 510 determines whether or not it is time to end the jackpot start effect (step S403). If it is time to end the big-hit start effect (step S403: "YES"), main controller 510 executes a big-winning opening opening process (step S404) for opening big-winning opening 248. FIG. If it is not time to end the jackpot start effect (step S403: "NO") and after executing the jackpot opening process (step S404), main controller 510 returns to the main routine.
Each processing shown in the figure, including this processing, shows an outline of the processing (general flow). Therefore, when returning to the main routine while the condition device or the accessory continuous operation device is operating, the processing executed by the main controller 510 is executed at the next 2 ms (millisecond) cycle interrupt signal. Then, it is resumed with the condition device or the accessory continuous actuating device in operation.

When the jackpot start effect is not being executed (step S402: "NO"), the main controller 510 sets an interval which is a period during which the big winning opening 248 is temporarily closed from the previous opening period to the next opening period. It is determined whether or not it is in the middle (step S405). If it is during the interval (step S405: "YES"), main controller 510 determines whether it is time to end the interval (step S406). If it is time to end the interval (step S406: "YES"), main controller 510 executes a big winning opening opening process (step S408) to open big winning opening 248. FIG. If it is not time to end the interval (step S406: "NO") and after executing the big winning opening opening process (step S408), main controller 510 returns to the main routine.

If it is not during the interval (step S405: "NO"), main controller 510 determines whether or not the jackpot ending effect is being performed (step S411). If the jackpot end effect is not in progress (step S411: "YES"), the main control device 510 executes a jackpot start effect process (step S412) for transmitting a command for instructing the jackpot start effect to the sub-integrated control device 520. When the jackpot end effect is being executed (step S411: "NO") and after executing the jackpot start effect process (step S412), main controller 510 returns to the main routine.

Moving on to the description of FIG. 15, if the big winning opening 248 is not closed (step S401 in FIG. 14: "NO"), in other words, if the big winning opening 248 is open, the main controller 510 is open. It is determined whether or not the number of winnings to the big winning opening 248 is less than a specified number (for example, 9) (step S430). If the number of prizes to be won into the large winning opening 248 being opened is less than the specified number (step S430: "YES"), the main controller 510 determines whether the opening time for opening the large winning opening 248 has passed. It judges (step S431). If the opening time for opening the big winning opening 248 has not elapsed (step S431: "NO"), main controller 510 returns to the main routine.

If the number of winnings to the large winning opening 248 being opened exceeds the specified number (step S430: "NO"), or if the opening time for opening the big winning opening 248 has passed (step S431: "YES") ), main controller 510 executes a large winning opening closing process (step S432) for closing the large winning opening 248. FIG. Thereafter, main controller 510 determines whether or not the round of the jackpot game that ended in the previous big winning opening closing process (step S432) is the final round (for example, the 13th round) (step S433). If it is not the final round (step S433: "NO"), main controller 510 executes an interval to temporarily close big winning opening 248 between the previous opening period and the next opening period (step S438). . After that, main controller 510 returns to the main routine.

When the round of the jackpot game ended in the previous jackpot closing process (step S432) is the final round (step S433: "YES"), the main controller 510 performs a jackpot end effect indicating the end of the jackpot game state. The instructing command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 520 (step S436). After that, main controller 510 executes condition device stop processing (step S437) for stopping the condition device.

Moving on to the description of FIG. 16, after executing the condition device stop processing (step S437 in FIG. 15), main controller 510 determines whether or not the privilege flag is a valid value "1" (step S440). . In this embodiment, main controller 510 sets the privilege flag to a valid value "1" according to the type of the jackpot symbol. In another embodiment, in the final round of the jackpot game, when a game ball enters a probability variable opening (not shown) provided inside the big winning opening 248, the main controller 510 sets the privilege flag to a valid value. May be set to "1".

If the privilege flag is a valid value "1" (step S440: "YES"), main controller 510 sets the probability variation flag to a valid value "1" (step S441), and sets the probability variation counter to the value " 160" is set (step S442). Thereafter, main controller 510 sets the time saving flag to a valid value "1" (step S443) and sets the time saving counter to value "160" (step S444). In this case, the value of the variable probability counter and the value of the time saving counter may be different.

If the privilege flag is not the valid value “1” (step S440: “NO”), in other words, if the privilege flag is the invalid value “0”, main controller 510 sets the probability variation flag to the invalid value “0”. ” (step S451), and a value “0” is set to the variable probability counter (step S452). Thereafter, main controller 510 sets the time saving flag to a valid value "1" (step S453) and sets the time saving counter to value "100" (step S454).

After setting the time saving counter (steps S444, S454), main controller 510 resets the privilege flag to an invalid value "0" (step S445). After that, the main control device 510 transmits to the sub-integrated control device 520 a command instructing notification of the game state after the big hit game set based on the variable probability flag and the time saving flag (step S446). After that, the main control device 510 transmits a command to the sub-integrated control device 520 and the frame control device 560 to instruct the game state after the big hit game set based on the variable probability flag and the time saving flag (step S447). After that, main controller 510 returns to the main routine.

[Winning confirmation process]
FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the “winning confirmation process” executed by main controller 510 . This winning confirmation process is a subroutine included in the winning confirmation process (step S107) of FIG. After starting the winning confirmation process, main controller 510 determines whether or not winning has been detected (step S512). Main controller 510 determines whether or not winning has been detected based on detection signals from first starting switch 271 , second starting switch 272 , left winning switch 274 and count switch 276 .

When winning is detected (step S512: "YES"), main controller 510 determines the number of prize balls to be added to the player's own balls (step S514). When the detection signal is from the left winning port switch 274 that detects the winning of the normal winning port 246, the main controller 510 determines that the number of prize balls is ten. The main controller 510 detects the winning to the first starting port 241 when the detection signal is from the first starting port switch 271, and the second starting port switch 272 to detect the winning to the second starting port 242. If it is a detection signal from, it is determined that the number of prize balls is three. Main controller 510 determines that the number of prize balls is 13 in the case of a detection signal from count switch 276 for detecting a prize in big prize opening 248 . The number of prize balls corresponding to each winning hole can be set as appropriate.

After judging the number of prize balls (step S514) and when no winning is detected (step S512: "NO"), main controller 510 instructs the number of prize balls display device 286 to display the number of prize balls ( step S516). As a result, the number of prize balls is displayed on the number of prize balls display device 286 according to each winning hole. When no winning is detected, the number of winning balls display device 286 displays a number "0" indicating that there is no winning. After instructing the display of the number of winning balls (step S516), main controller 510 finishes the winning confirmation process of FIG. 17 and returns to the main routine.

[Each output process]
FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing each output process executed by main controller 510 . Each output process is a subroutine corresponding to each output process (step S109) in FIG. In each output process, main controller 510 transmits prize ball information indicating the number of prize balls based on the winning confirmation process of FIG. 17 to frame controller 560 by one-way communication from main controller 510 (step S522). . Thereafter, main controller 510 transmits prize ball information indicating the number of prize balls based on the winning confirmation process of FIG. 17 to main controller 510 by one-way communication from main controller 510 (step S524). In each output process, main controller 510 outputs prize ball information and various other information to frame controller 560 and main controller 510 . After outputting various information, main controller 510 ends each output process in FIG. 18 and returns to the main routine.

The main control device 510 transmits the following information as game state information indicating the game state of the pachinko machine 10 from the frame control device 560 to the hall computer 90 via the card unit 80 . <Name of information: content of information>
Information A1: Jackpot Information A2 to A8: Preliminary Information A9: During jackpot and time saving Information A10: During probability change Information A11: During time saving Information A12: During pattern fluctuation Information A13: Detection of fraud by radio wave sensor (error)
Information A14: Fraud detection by magnet sensor (error)
Information A15: Detection of fraudulent winning (error)

The main control device 510 transmits the following information to the frame control device 560 as game state information indicating the game state of the pachinko machine 10 . These pieces of information are not sent to hall computer 90 . <Name of information: content of information>
Information B1: Start of jackpot game Information B2: Interval between rounds in jackpot game Information B3: End of jackpot game Information B4: Number of rounds of jackpot game Information B5: Variation pattern of symbols Information B6 to B10: Preliminary Information B11: Preliminary information (with short working hours)
Information B12: There is probability variation (no time saving)
Information B13: No probability variation (with short working hours)
Information B14: No probability change (no time saving)
Information B15: Start of standby mode (power saving mode) Information B16: End of standby mode Information B17: Winning count number to big winning opening Information B18: Winning count number to normal electric accessory Information B19: First reserved storage Reservation number Information B20: Reservation number of second reservation memory Information B21: Reservation number of normal drawing reservation memory Information B22: Winning to general winning entrance

Regarding the start of the standby mode of the information B15, the main controller 510 is in a state where there is no reserved memory of the normal symbol, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and a predetermined time has elapsed after all the symbols have changed. If so, enter standby mode. Regarding the end of the standby mode of the information B16, the main controller 510 terminates the standby mode when any one of the normal symbol, the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stored while the standby mode is being executed. do.

[Handball management processing]
FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing the “ball-in-hand management process” executed by the frame control device 560 . This possession ball management process is a process of managing the number of possession balls, which is the number of possession balls. The frame control device 560 repeatedly executes the possession ball management process at a predetermined timing. After starting the possession ball management process, the frame control device 560 determines whether or not rental information has been received from the card unit 80 (step S612). The lending information from the card unit 80 indicates the number of game balls to be lent to the player based on the bill received from the player or the information read from the recording card, which is the recording medium. When the rental information is received (step S612: "YES"), the frame control device 560 adds the number of game balls based on the rental information to the number of balls managed by the frame control device 560 (step S614).

After adding the number of balls in possession based on the rental information (step S614), and when the rental information is not received (step S612: "NO"), the frame control device 560 moves from the launch device 310 to the game area 210. It is determined whether or not a shot ball, which is a game ball to be shot, is detected (step S622). The frame controller 560 determines detection of the ball to be launched based on the detection signal from the launch entrance sensor 315 . When the ball to be launched is detected (step S622: "YES"), the frame control device 560 subtracts the number of balls to be launched from the number of owned balls managed by the frame control device 560 (step S624).

After subtracting the number of held balls based on the number of shot balls (step S624), and when no shot balls are detected (step S622: "NO"), frame control device 560 generates prize ball information indicating the number of prize balls. has been received from main controller 510 (step S632). When prize ball information is received (step S632: "YES"), the frame control device 560 adds the number of prize balls based on the prize ball information to the number of balls managed by the frame control device 560 (step S634).

After adding the number of balls held based on the prize ball information (step S634), and when the prize ball information is not received (step S632: "NO"), the frame control device 560 manages The player instructs the number-of-balls display device 164 to display the number of balls to be played (step S642). After that, the frame control device 560 ends the possession ball management process of FIG.

[Information output processing]
FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the "information output process" executed by the frame control device 560. As shown in FIG. This information output processing is processing for outputting various types of information to the sub-integrated control device 520 . The frame control device 560 repeatedly executes information output processing at a predetermined timing. In the information output process, the frame control device 560 transmits the ball-in-hand information indicating the number of balls in possession based on the ball-in-hand management process of FIG. S644). In the information output process, the frame control device 560 transmits the following information in addition to the possession ball information to the sub-integrated control device 520 by one-way communication from the frame control device 560 .
Information C1: Winning ball detection information Information C2: Out ball detection information Information C3: Frame side error information Information C4: Night monitoring information Information C5: Card notification information

The winning ball detection information (information C<b>1 ) is information indicating the number of winning balls based on the detection signal from the winning ball sensor 344 . Out ball detection information (information C2) is information indicating the number of out balls based on the detection signal from the out ball sensor 345 . The frame-side error information (information C3) is information indicating an abnormality in equipment such as the launching device 310, the polishing device 320, and the lifting device 330 managed by the frame control device 560. FIG. Night monitoring information (information C4) is information indicating an abnormality based on a detection signal from the night monitoring device 352 . The card notification information (information C5) is information indicating that the recording card in the card unit 80 is to be returned. When the sub-integrated control device 520 receives an operation input to the counting switch 162, the interval period until the start of the next game state after the end of the jackpot game, and when an operation input is received to the return button 813, the card notification Information (information C5) is sent to the sub-integrated control device 520 .

[Handball display processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the “ball-in-hand display processing” executed by the sub-integrated control device 520 . This holding ball display process is a process of displaying the number of holding balls on the effect symbol display device 230 . The sub-integrated control device 520 repeatedly executes the possession ball display process at a predetermined timing. After starting the ball display processing, the sub-integrated control device 520 transmits ball-in-hand information indicating the number of balls in possession based on the ball-in-hand management processing of FIG. Receive (step S712). After that, the sub-integrated control device 520 instructs the performance symbol display device 230 via the performance symbol control device 530 to display the number of possession balls based on the possession ball information from the frame control device 560 (step S714). After that, the sub-integrated control device 520 ends the possession ball display process. The sub-integrated control device 520 receives, from the frame control device 560, ball information indicating the number of held balls every time the number of held balls managed by the frame control device 560 changes in units of a predetermined number (for example, 10). Alternatively, ball-in-hand information indicating the number of balls in possession may be received from the frame control device 560 every time the number of balls in possession managed by the frame control device 560 changes. The sub-integrated control device 520 calculates the number of possession balls based on information different from the information of the possession balls transmitted from the frame control device 560, and produces the display of the calculated number of possession balls via the production pattern control device 530. The symbol display device 230 may be instructed.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen 401 showing an example of display on the effect symbol display device 230. As shown in FIG. The screen 401 includes performance symbol display areas 411 , 412 and 413 , a display area 422 and a display area 424 . The effect symbol display area 411 is an area for performing variable display and fixed display of the effect symbol located on the left side. The effect symbol display area 412 is an area for performing variable display and fixed display of the effect symbol located in the center. The effect symbol display area 413 is an area for performing variable display and fixed display of the effect symbol located on the right side. The display area 422 is an area for displaying the number of prize balls based on the prize ball information from the main controller 510 . The display area 424 is an area for displaying the number of held balls based on the held ball information from the frame control device 560 .
In addition, when the main control device 510 and the frame control device 560 are configured to be capable of two-way communication, the data indicating the number of balls managed by the frame control device 560 is output to the main control device 510, and the main control device 510 may be configured to output data indicating the number of balls held to the sub-integrated control device 520 and display the number of balls held in the display area 424 .

[Frame side error notification process]
FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the “frame-side error notification process” executed by the sub-integrated control device 520 . This frame-side error notification process is a process of notifying the performance symbol display device 230 of an abnormality in the equipment managed by the frame control device 560 . The sub-integrated control device 520 repeatedly executes the frame-side error notification process at a predetermined timing. After starting the frame-side error notification process, the sub-integrated control device 520 determines whether frame-side error information (information C3) has been received from the frame control device 560 (step S732). If the frame-side error information (information C3) is received (step S732: "YES (abnormal)", the sub-integrated control device 520 notifies the frame-side error information (information C3) via the production symbol control device 530 (Step S734) The sub-integrated control device 520 instructs the production pattern display device 230. When notifying the frame side error information (information C3), in addition to the notification by the production pattern display device 230, the light emission of the speaker 142 and the light emission unit 144. After instructing the notification of the frame-side error information (information C3) (step S734), and when the frame-side error information (information C3) is not received (step S734). S732: "NO (normal)"), the sub-integrated control device 520 terminates the frame-side error notification process.

When reporting the frame-side error information (information C3) (step S734), the alarm speaker 354 may output sound under the control of the frame control device 560. FIG. When notifying the frame-side error information (information C3), the shooting of game balls by the shooting device 310 may be stopped based on the control of the frame control device 560 to disable the game. In this case, the frame control device 560 notifies the sub-integrated control device 520 of the game ball launch stop, and the sub-integrated control device 520 may instruct the performance symbol display device 230 to notify that effect.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen 403 showing an example of display on the effect symbol display device 230. As shown in FIG. A screen 403 is an example of a screen displayed when the sub-integrated control device 520 instructs to report the frame-side error information (information C3). The screen 403 includes performance symbol display areas 411, 412, 413, a display area 422, and a display area 424, similarly to the screen 401 of FIG. Screen 403 further comprises display area 432 . The display area 432 is an area for displaying the content of the frame-side error information (information C3). In the example of FIG. 26, the display area 432 displays characters "ball circulation error" indicating an abnormality in the circulatory system of game balls.

[Card notification process]
FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the “card notification process” executed by the sub-integrated control device 520. As shown in FIG. This card notification process is a process of notifying the effect symbol display device 230 that the recording card is to be returned in the card unit 80 . The sub-integrated control device 520 repeatedly executes the card notification process at a predetermined timing. After starting the card notification process, the sub-integrated control device 520 determines whether card notification information (information C5) has been received from the frame control device 560 (step S752). In situations such as when there is an operation input on the return button 813, when the jackpot game ends, when there is an operation input on the counting switch 162, the frame control device 560 sub-integrates the card notification information (information C5). Send to device 520 . When the card notification information (information C5) is received (step S752: "YES", the sub-integrated control device 520 notifies that the recording card is to be returned in the card unit 80 via the effect symbol control device 530. (Step S754) After instructing the card unit 80 to notify that the recording card is to be returned (Step S754), and when the card notification information (information C5) has not been received (Step S752). : "NO"), the sub-integrated control device 520 terminates the card notification process.

When notifying that the recording card will be returned after the jackpot is completed, the sub-integrated control board 520 can notify that the recording card will be returned based on the information from the main control board 510. The fact that the recording card is to be returned may be notified without receiving the notification information. In addition, when notifying that the recording card is to be returned each time the big win is completed, the jackpot game state is terminated from the normal game state in order to avoid repeating the notification even though the recording card is removed. Only in this case, it may be notified that the recording card will be returned after the big win is completed. The same applies when the frame control device 560 transmits card notification information.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen 405 showing an example of display on the effect symbol display device 230. As shown in FIG. A screen 405 is an example of a screen displayed when the sub-integrated control device 520 instructs the card unit 80 to return the recording card. The screen 405 has a display area 452 . A display area 452 is an area in the card unit 80 for displaying that the recording card is to be returned. In the example of FIG. 26, display area 442 displays characters indicating that the recording card is to be returned in card unit 80 .

[Other time-saving controls]
In the process shown in FIG. 16 described above, when the privilege flag is an effective value "1", the value of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag is set to "1" (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "set the flag".) (Steps S441, S443), the value "160" is set to the probability variable counter and the time saving counter (steps S442, S444), and when the privilege flag value is "0", only the time saving flag is set and the value of the time saving counter is set It is set to "100" (steps S451-S454). The time saving control executed by this process is executed after the big hit game ends (hereinafter, it may be called "big hit time saving").
In the present embodiment, in addition to the big hit time saving executed after the end of the big hit game, time saving control is also executed when a specific outlier symbol is selected in the process of step S319 shown in FIG. 11 (hereinafter referred to as "specific time saving" sometimes called). Details will be described later.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the time saving control is executed even when the number of deviation fluctuations performed after it is determined to be out in step S315 shown in FIG. ”). This will also be described later in detail.
Here, first, the relationship between the number of times of each time saving of the big hit time saving, the specific time saving and the ceiling time saving will be described according to FIGS. 27 to 29. FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the jackpot probability of the first and second special symbols is 1/300 in the case of the step setting value 1 (the parentheses indicate the jackpot probability in the high probability state).
When a big win is achieved in the first special figure, a big win game with a round number of 4R is selected at a rate of 80%, and a jackpot game with a round number of 6R is selected at a rate of 20%. When the privilege flag is not set, the number of times of time reduction is 100, and when the privilege flag is set, the time reduction game of the number of times of time reduction of 160 is selected (FIG. 16).
When a big win is achieved in the second special pattern, a big win game with a round number of 6R is selected at a rate of 20%, and a jackpot game with a round number of 10R is selected at a rate of 80%. When the privilege flag is not set, the number of times of time reduction is 100, and when the privilege flag is set, the time reduction game of the number of times of time reduction of 160 is selected.
In the present embodiment, the number of time reductions given after the big hit game is the same regardless of the difference between the first special figure and the second special figure, but it differs depending on the difference between the first special figure and the second special figure The structure which gives the number of times of shortening of working hours may be sufficient.

In this embodiment, there is one type of specific off pattern for generating a specific time saving pattern, and when a specific off pattern (time saving pattern) is selected, a time saving game with a time saving number of 50 is performed after displaying this specific off pattern. executed. In the present embodiment, the probability (selection rate) of selecting a specific out-of-specification symbol is selected with the same probability in the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
In addition, you may comprise so that a specific out-of-specification design may be selected with a probability different from a 1st special figure and a 2nd special figure. Further, it is also possible to set two types of specific out-of-specification symbols, and to vary the number of time reduction times according to the types of specific out-of-specification symbols.

On the other hand, the ceiling time reduction is 500 times for the first special figure, or 400 times for the second special figure, or 600 times for the total number of the first special figure and the second special figure. Time saving control of 300 time saving times is performed. When executing the ceiling time-saving, the time-saving flag is set and the time-saving counter is set to 300 as in the case of the big hit time-saving described above. In this embodiment, the number of misses of the first special symbol is 500 times, the number of misses of the second special symbol is 400 times, or the total number of misses of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 600 times. Sometimes, it is configured to perform time-saving control of 300 times of time-saving, but it is also possible to configure it so that time-saving control is performed when the total number of times of deviation reaches a predetermined number. It is also possible to configure so as to perform time-saving control when the number of single deviations of the second special figure reaches a predetermined number of times.
In addition, the jackpot probability of the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure in specific time saving and ceiling time saving is both 1/300. In addition, the time saving flag set when executing the jackpot time saving, specific time saving, and ceiling time saving may be the same flag because different types of time saving control are not executed at the same time, but the number of time saving times belongs to which type of time saving It is preferable to use flags that are different from each other in order to discriminate whether.

As described above, the fluctuation time of the special symbols in the big hit time reduction is 10 seconds to 120 seconds during the normal game, which is the non-time reduction time, 5 seconds on average during the time reduction time, and 30 seconds on average during the reach time. The winning probability of the normal pattern is 1/6 in the non-time saving time and 5/6 in the time saving time. The variation time of the normal pattern is 5 seconds in the non-time saving time and 1 second in the time saving time. In addition, the opening time of the normal electric accessory 245 is 0.3 seconds in the non-time saving mode and 1.5 seconds in the time saving mode. In addition, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the normal pattern is set to a high probability of 5/6 only during the jackpot time reduction, and the low probability is maintained during the ceiling time reduction or the specific time reduction. When the variable probability flag is not set even during the jackpot time reduction (the value of the variable probability flag is "0"), the winning probability of the normal symbol may be set to 1/6.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, except for the opening time of the normal electric accessory 245 during the time-saving game, the variation time and winning probability are the same regardless of the difference between the big hit time-saving, the specific time-saving, or the ceiling time-saving.
On the other hand, the opening time of the normal electric accessory 245 during the time-saving game is set to 1.5 seconds for the jackpot time-saving, 1.2 seconds for the specific time-saving, and 1.7 seconds for the ceiling time-saving. Of course, depending on the type of time saving, the variable time or winning probability may be different. In addition, the time from the notification of the winning by the normal symbol to the release of the normal electric accessary may be different depending on the type of time saving, or may be the same.

[Processing of HN count of the number of deviation fluctuations]
Here, in the process of step 319 of FIG. 11 of the above-described special figure propriety determination process, the process of counting the number of times of variation (also referred to as the number of times of losing lottery) HN will be described according to FIG.
The number of deviation fluctuations HN indicates the number of times that the random number for determining the big hit read as the reserved memory for the special symbol in step 314 is compared with the judgment table for judging the big hit, and the comparison result is notified by the special symbol. Therefore, in other words, the number of lost lotteries indicates the number of times the lottery result is notified by special symbols, and does not include the lottery when performing a big hit notice or the like.
In the "off variation number HN counting process" shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not the current pachinko machine 10 has a high jackpot probability, ie, is not in a probability variable game (step S1000). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1000, a process of incrementing the number of deviation fluctuations HN is performed (step S1001). After performing the process of step S1001, or if a negative determination is made in step S1000, the process returns to step S319 in FIG.
In this embodiment, when the jackpot probability is in a high probability state, the number HN of deviation fluctuations is not incremented, so in the probability variable time-saving gaming state, the number of deviation fluctuations HN is not incremented. However, in the normal time-saving game state, the deviation variation number HN is incremented.

In the process shown in FIG. 30, the judgment table for judging the big hit is compared with the big hit determination random number read out as the holding memory related to the first special symbol in the steps S314 to S315. The determination result of the second hit/fail determination, which compares the big hit determination random number read out as a memory with the big hit determination determination table, indicates the number of times of loss variation HN when the determination result is not a big hit. The number of deviation fluctuations HN indicates the sum of the number of deviation fluctuations HN1 in the first right/wrong judgment and the number of deviation fluctuations HN2 in the second right/wrong judgment. That is, when the number HN of deviation fluctuations is incremented, either the number of deviation fluctuations HN1 in the first right/wrong judgment or the number of deviation fluctuations HN2 in the second right/wrong judgment is incremented.
The loss variation frequency HN, the failure variation frequency HN1 and the failure variation frequency HN2 are initialized when an affirmative determination is made in step S315 of FIG. In addition, it can be initialized when the RAM clear switch 290 or the like is operated to initialize the data to be stored, or when the setting key switch 291 or the like is operated to change the stepwise set value.

In this embodiment, when the big hit probability is in a high probability state, the number HN of deviation variations is not incremented, but it may be incremented. For example, in the case of a configuration in which the big winning hole 14 is not opened continuously, and almost no prize balls are obtained due to a small hit or the like and the transition to a high probability state is performed (so-called sudden probability function), even in the high probability state, deviation fluctuations The number of times HN may be incremented. This is because the player has not obtained a profit from the big win game when the high-probability state is entered by the sudden probability function.
If the loss variation frequency HN is incremented when the state is shifted to a high probability state by the sudden probability function, the player can be relieved by time-saving control when a big hit does not occur in the high probability state. On the other hand, when the high probability state is reached by the sudden probability function and a big win occurs, the loss variation frequency HN is initialized, so that the player is not given an excessive profit.

[Processing for display of the number of deviation fluctuations HN]
The deviation fluctuation number HN is displayed on the screen 401 of the effect symbol display device 230 together with the upper limit number (also referred to as the ceiling number) MHN. The display area 424 of the screen 401 displays the number of held balls based on the information on the held balls from the frame control device 560 as described above. The number of times MHN is displayed.
The display area 450 may display the difference between the upper limit number of times MHN and the number of deviation fluctuations HN, that is, the number of times required for the number of deviation fluctuations HN to reach the upper limit number of times MHN. Of course, it is also possible to display the number of deviation fluctuations HN in the display area 450 together with the number of times required for the deviation fluctuation number HN to reach the upper limit number MHN. The point is that the player can know the number of times of failures necessary for execution of time saving control based on the number of times HN of variations in failures, and the display mode is not limited.
Further, the number of deviation fluctuations HN may be displayed all the time, or may be displayed at a constant timing. In addition, after the start of the game, the number of lost fluctuations due to the game after the start of the game is displayed, and the number of lost fluctuations added to the number of lost fluctuations by the previous player (cumulative number of lost fluctuations) is displayed after a certain period of time has elapsed. Also good.
In the present embodiment, the cumulative loss variation count HN is a predetermined ratio (eg, 50%) or more of the upper limit count MHN, and the loss variation count HN is displayed after a predetermined time (eg, 10 minutes) has elapsed after the start of the game. is configured as follows. The number of loss fluctuations due to the game after the player has changed is separately displayed immediately after the start of the game.
Note that, in the present embodiment, the number of times of deviation fluctuations HN displayed in the display area 450 is the accumulated number of deviation fluctuations.

[Initialization processing for the number of outlier fluctuations HN]
The loss fluctuation frequency HN is initialized at least by the occurrence of a big win game, but may be initialized by satisfying requirements other than the occurrence of a big win game. For example, it may be initialized in step S1006. Alternatively, it is also possible to initialize after a certain period of time (for example, 1 to 2 hours) has elapsed after it is determined that the player has finished playing the game.
Note that the number of deviation fluctuations HN is stored and held for a certain period of time by a backup power source even in the event of a power failure, but it may be initialized without the above requirements. For example, if the RWM clear switch 290 or the like is operated to initialize the data stored in the RAM, or if the setting key switch 291 or the like is operated to initialize when changing the setting of the jackpot probability, it may be initialized. good.
In addition, the time saving flag of the ceiling time saving and the time saving counter are also initialized due to the occurrence of the big hit game. Also, when the value of the time saving counter becomes zero, that is, when the jackpot game does not occur during the time saving game, the time saving flag is initialized. These things are the same in the case of a specific time reduction.

[Ceiling time reduction and specific time reduction execution processing]
The above-described jackpot time reduction is executed after the jackpot game is executed, but the ceiling time reduction and specific time reduction are executed by the "ceiling reduction time priority processing" shown in FIG.
This process is executed after it is determined to be off in step S315 shown in FIG. 11 (affirmative determination in step S1110). It is determined whether or not the number HN of deviation fluctuations updated by the process shown in FIG. 30 has reached a predetermined upper limit number MHN (step S1111). If an affirmative determination is made that it has not reached, it is determined whether or not the outlier symbol selected in the process of step S319 shown in FIG. 11 is a specific outlier symbol (shorter working hours symbol) (step S1112).
If it is a specific off pattern, whether the jackpot time reduction flag is set (step S1113) or whether the ceiling time reduction game is not in progress depending on whether the ceiling time reduction flag is set (step S1113) Step S1114) is determined. If it is not during the jackpot time saving game but also during the ceiling time saving game, it is determined whether it is not during the specific time saving game depending on whether the specific time saving flag is set (step S1115).
If a specific off pattern is selected, it is not during the jackpot time-saving game, it is not during the ceiling time-saving game, and it is not during the specific time-saving game (steps S1112 to S1115), the specific time-saving start process is executed (step S1116). In the specific time saving start process, the specific time saving flag is set, the number of time saving times is set to 50, and the process of instructing the notification of the game state and the process of transmitting the command of the game state are performed. This processing is the same as processing steps S443, S444, S446 and S447 described in FIG. In the process of instructing the notification of the game state, after displaying the specific off pattern, the specific time-saving game is started, so the left hitting toward the game area 211 is instructed to change to the right hitting toward the game area 212 A notification will be made to that effect.

If a specific off pattern is selected, it is not during the jackpot time-saving game, it is not during the ceiling time-saving game, and it is during the specific time-saving game (affirmative determination in step S1115), specific time-saving update processing is executed (step S1117).
Specific time saving update processing is processing which maintains the state where the specific time saving flag stands, and newly sets the number of time saving times which is reduced (digested) to 50 times. At this time, after the specific out-of-specification symbol is displayed, the number of times of shortening the working hours reset to 50 times is displayed, and the continuation of right-handed hitting is notified.
On the other hand, even if a specific outlier symbol is selected, if the jackpot time saving game is in progress (negative determination in step S1113), jackpot time saving game continuation processing is performed (step S1118). This is because the winning probability of normal symbols is 5/6 during the big hit time saving game, which is advantageous to the player, so that the big win time saving game is continued even if the specific missing pattern is selected. At this time, after displaying the specific outlier pattern, it is informed that the jackpot time-saving game is to be continued. However, even if a specific off pattern is selected, the specific off pattern is not notified (displayed) and is replaced with another off pattern (general off pattern), or the specific off pattern is not selected during the jackpot time saving game. It is also possible to adopt In the case of a configuration that does not report a specific off pattern or a configuration that does not select a specific off pattern, a negative determination is made in step S1112 and the process exits to "return", but if it is during a big hit time saving game, the process is continued.
In addition, even if the specific off pattern is selected, if the ceiling time saving game is in progress (negative determination in step S1114), the ceiling time saving game continuation process is performed (step S1119). This is a process of giving priority to the ceiling time-saving game being executed over the specific time-saving game. At this time, after displaying the specific out-of-specification pattern, it is informed that the ceiling time-saving game is to be continued. However, even if a specific outlier pattern is selected, the specific outlier pattern is not notified and is replaced with another outlier pattern (general outlier pattern) to be displayed, or a configuration in which the specified outlier pattern is not selected during the ceiling time saving game is adopted. is also possible. In the case of the configuration that does not report the specific outlier pattern or the configuration that does not select the specific outlier pattern, a negative determination is made in step S1112 and the process exits to "return", but if the ceiling time saving game is in progress, the process is continued.
In addition, the configuration that does not select the specific off pattern during the big hit time saving game or the ceiling time saving game is a configuration that does not win the lottery of the specific off pattern during the big hit time saving game or the ceiling time saving game. It is conceivable that only the general losing pattern shown in FIG.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, the loss fluctuation number HN is initialized. Since the loss fluctuation frequency HN is not counted, the ceiling time-saving game is not performed during the jackpot time-saving game. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the number HN of deviation fluctuations is equal to or greater than the upper limit number MHN, the number of deviation fluctuations HN is also initialized, and since the number of times reduced by the ceiling time reduction game is less than the upper limit number MHN, the ceiling time reduction again during the ceiling time reduction game No games are played.
Specific time reduction start processing (step S1116), specific time reduction update processing (step S1117), jackpot time reduction continuation processing (step S1118) or ceiling time reduction continuation processing (step S1119) After finishing, or when winning the jackpot lottery (step Negative determination of S1110) or when the specified design is not selected (negative determination of step S1112), the process exits to "return".

If the deviation fluctuation frequency HN reaches the predetermined upper limit frequency MHN (negative determination in step S1111), as in step 1114, it is determined whether or not the specific time saving flag is set, depending on whether or not the specific time saving game is in progress. (step S1120).
After the specific time saving end process (step S1121) is executed if it is during the specific time saving game, without performing the specific time saving end process if it is not during the specific time saving game After the ceiling time saving start process (step S1122) is executed , the process exits to "return".
The specific time saving end process is a process of clearing (initializing) the specific time saving flag and the time saving number of times, and once ending the specific time saving game and notifying that effect.
In the ceiling time-saving start processing, after setting the ceiling time-saving flag and setting the number of times of time saving to 300, the number of deviation fluctuations reaches the upper limit number of times MHN, so processing to notify the start of the ceiling time-saving game is performed.
When the ceiling time-saving game end processing is performed, it is notified that right-handed hitting is continued, and when the ceiling time-saving game end processing is not performed, it is notified that right-handed hitting is recommended.

By setting each time saving flag in steps S1116, S1117 or S1122 and setting the number of times of time saving, control of time saving game by ceiling time saving or specific time saving is executed. As described above, the time-saving game state by the time-saving control shortens the time for variably displaying the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol from the normal game state, and the average opening time of the normal electric accessory 245 It is a game state extended from the normal game state. A configuration is also possible in which the time for variably displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not shortened.
In the time-saving game based on the ceiling time-saving or the specific time-saving game, each time-saving flag and the number of times of time-saving are initialized when a big win lottery is won during the time-saving game, similarly to the big win time-saving game.
In this embodiment, it is determined in step S1111 whether or not the number of times N of deviations has reached the upper limit number of times MHN. At the same time, it is also possible to determine whether or not the deviation variation frequency HN2 in the second right/wrong determination has reached the predetermined upper limit frequency MHN2, or whether the small hit frequency has reached the upper limit frequency. In this case, if any one determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S1118, and if all the determinations have not reached the upper limit number of times, the process proceeds to S1112. By setting the time saving flag When initializing the deviation variation frequency HN, the deviation variation frequency HN1 and the deviation variation frequency HN2 are also initialized.

If the deviation fluctuation frequency HN reaches the upper limit frequency MHN, the process of switching to the ceiling time-saving game is performed even during the specific time-saving game. On the other hand, the ceiling time saving game is continued even if the specific off pattern is selected during the ceiling time saving game. Thereby, it is possible to provide a game in which the time-saving game by the ceiling time-saving execution means is prioritized. Since the time-saving game by the ceiling time-saving execution means is given priority, there is an effect that it is possible to rescue the player when there are many consecutive losing lotteries. On the other hand, when the specific off pattern is selected during the time-saving game by the ceiling time-saving execution means, even if the time-saving game by the specific time-saving execution means is not performed, the time-saving game by the ceiling time-saving execution means is continued, so the effect of relieving the player is unimpaired. Furthermore, if a specific off pattern is selected during a time-saving game by a specific time-saving execution means, it switches to a new specific time-saving game, so the number of time-saving games by the specific time-saving game is substantially extended, so the expectation for winning is further increased. , has the effect of enhancing the interest of the game.
On the other hand, even if the specific off pattern is selected during the big winning time saving game in which the probability variation flag is set, the big time saving game is continued without switching to the specific time saving game. Since the probability of winning the big winning lottery is extremely high during the big winning time-saving game in which the variable probability flag is set, the profit of the player can be protected by continuing the big winning time-saving game. In addition, during the jackpot time-saving game in which the variable probability flag is not set, the probability of winning the normal pattern is high (5/6), so the chances of the jackpot lottery increase and the expectation of winning is high.

Here, the possible range of the number of times of time saving and the upper limit number of times MHN of each time saving game of the present embodiment will be mentioned.
The time saving number of times and the upper limit number of times MHN are determined in advance based on the performance of the gaming machine such as the probability of a big hit.
For example, if the jackpot probability at low probability is 1/LP, then 2.5×LP≦MHN≦3.0×LP can be considered. In this embodiment, since the jackpot probability at the time of low probability when the step set value is "1" is 1/300, 750≤MHN≤900.
Similarly, the time saving counter of the ceiling time saving game (the number of times of time saving STN) is also predetermined based on the performance of the game machine such as the jackpot probability. For example, if the jackpot probability at the time of low probability is 1/LP, then 0.4×LP≦STN≦3.8×LP can be considered. If the jackpot probability is 1/300, then 120≤STN≤1140.
Similarly, the specific time saving counter (time saving number STN) is predetermined based on the performance of the gaming machine such as the probability of a big hit, but without setting the lower limit, 1 ≤ STN ≤ 3.8 × LP be done. This is because, unlike the ceiling time saving, the specific time saving is not a process intended to compensate for the player's loss, so there is little need to set the minimum number of times of time saving.
Similarly, there is little need to set the number of times of time saving for big hits, but it is preferable to set it to less than the upper limit number of times MHN of the number of times HN of deviation fluctuations. This is because the ceiling time-saving game is not generated during the jackpot time-saving game. However, these values can be changed as appropriate.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a modified example of the first embodiment will be described as a second embodiment.
The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the light emission processing (step S391) of the gate LED 243a shown in FIG. 14, and the other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
In the second embodiment, the process of FIG. 32 is executed as the process of step S391.
In the second embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won and the condition device is activated, the gate LED 243a emits light depending on whether the game state when the jackpot lottery is won is in the time-saving game due to the jackpot time-saving, the specific time-saving or the ceiling time-saving. Make a difference. In addition, when the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is high probability, in the present embodiment, it is a time-saving game state, and if it is not during a time-saving game, it is not a high-probability time-saving game, but a normal game state. Further, whether or not the time-saving game is being performed can be determined by the time-saving flag.
When shifting to this process, first, it is determined whether or not the game state when winning the jackpot lottery was during the time-saving game (step S1200). If it is during the time saving game, it proceeds to the processing shown in step S1201, and if it is not during the time saving game, it proceeds to the processing shown in step S1202, and then returns to the processing of step S392 shown in FIG.

In step S1202, a command for instructing a change from left-handed hitting toward the game area 211 to right-handed hitting toward the game area 212 is transmitted to the effect symbol display device 230, and T2 seconds Afterwards (in this embodiment, it is several seconds, specifically, after 2 seconds), processing for causing the gate LED 243a to emit light is performed. This light emission process is a process of causing the gate LED 243a to flicker in red.
On the other hand, in step S1201, after turning on the gate LED 243a in yellow, a process of blinking in red after T1 seconds (10 to 20 seconds in this embodiment) is performed. In addition, a command for displaying an instruction to pass through the gate 243 is transmitted to the effect symbol display device 230 when the LED of the gate 243 changes to flashing red. At this time, since the ball has already been hit to the right, the command for instructing the change of the firing area is not transmitted. The red blinking process in S1201 is performed at a lower frequency than the blinking process in S1202.

In the second embodiment, the red flashing process of the gate LED 243a is performed after the conditional device is activated, so that if the game ball passes through the gate 243, the continuous activation device will be activated. It is similar, but differs in that the notification mode is made different depending on whether or not the time saving game is being played.
During the normal game, not during the time-saving game, it is considered that the joy of winning the jackpot lottery is greater than during the time-saving game, and it is necessary to change the right-hand shot. Therefore, the gate LED 243a is frequently flashed in red to strongly appeal to the player to shoot the game ball toward the gate 243, thereby effecting processing.
On the other hand, in the case of winning during the time-saving game, there is no need to change the firing area because the right-hand shot has already been performed. Less than medium is possible. Therefore, the red flashing process is performed less frequently than during the normal game. In addition, before performing the red flashing process, the process of turning on the gate LED 243a in yellow for T1 seconds after the conditional device is activated, and during this time, even if the game ball passes through the gate 243, the process of not activating the accessory continuous actuating device. is done. This is because, during the time-saving game, the player has already hit to the right, and when the conditional device is activated, if the flowing game ball passes through the gate 243, the accessory continuous actuating device will be activated against the player's will. This is to prevent any harmful effects. That is, by lighting the gate LED 243a in yellow, the player's attention can be called, and it is possible to announce that the gate 243 will be effective with respect to the activation of the accessory continuous actuating device. This has the effect of preventing the continuous operation device from operating against the will of the player, and has the effect of enabling the continuous operation device to be operated at a desired timing during red blinking.
Note that T1 may be larger than T2, and T2 may be zero, for example. In this case, the gate LED 243a blinks red at the same time when the conditional device is activated.
In addition, the lighting mode of the gate LED 243a may be different depending on whether or not the game is won during the time-saving game, but it is preferable to perform an effect that enhances the effect of appealing to the player when the game is won during the normal game. is. In order to strengthen the appeal effect, it can be realized by adjusting the light emission mode of the gate LED 243a. For example, the effect of appealing to the player can be adjusted by adjusting factors such as the frequency of blinking, the amount of light, brightness or brightness.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the screen of the performance symbol display device 230 is configured to notify that the continuous activation device will operate if the ball is entered into the gate 243 while instructing to hit to the right and blinking in red. so it is user friendly. However, the notification process on the screen of the effect symbol display device 230 can be omitted.

[Other embodiments]
The technology disclosed in this specification is not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, and can be implemented in various configurations without departing from the gist thereof. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, those corresponding to the technical features in each form described in the summary column of the invention solve some or all of the above-described problems. , or to achieve some or all of the above effects, they can be replaced and combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features that are not described as essential in this specification can be deleted as appropriate.
Inventions related to the present invention are described below.

[Related Invention 1]
A regular ball entrance that is not opened is used as a starting port 1, and based on the detection of a game ball by an operation detection unit provided on the game board surface, a judgment is made regarding a normal symbol, and the result of the judgment is a hit. A variable ball entrance that can be changed from a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter to an open state in which it is easy to enter is set as the start port 2, and a game ball enters the start port 1 or the start port 2. A pinball game machine that performs a lottery, variably displays a pattern indicating the result of the lottery, and executes a winning game after displaying a winning pattern informing that the player has won the lottery,
Winning game executing means for executing the winning game due to the detection of the game ball by the operation detection unit after winning the lottery;
a notification means 1 for notifying that when the lottery is won during the time-saving game in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is shortened, the winning game execution means is activated if the operation detection part detects a game ball;
a notification means 2 for notifying that the winning game execution means is activated when the operation detection part detects a game ball when the lottery is won during the normal game not during the time-saving game;
with
The notification means 1 and the notification means 2 are configured by an LED integrated with the operation detection unit or an LED adjacent to the operation detection unit,
The notification mode by the notification means 1 and the notification mode by the notification means 2 are different,
A pinball game machine characterized by:

[Related invention 2]
A regular ball entrance that is not opened is used as a starting port 1, and based on the detection of a game ball by an operation detection unit provided on the game board surface, a judgment is made regarding a normal symbol, and the result of the judgment is a hit. A variable ball entrance that can be changed from a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter to an open state in which it is easy to enter is set as the start port 2, and a game ball enters the start port 1 or the start port 2. A pinball game machine that performs a lottery, variably displays a pattern indicating the result of the lottery, and executes a winning game after displaying a winning pattern informing that the player has won the lottery,
Winning game executing means for executing the winning game due to the detection of the game ball by the operation detection unit after winning the lottery;
a notification means for notifying that when the lottery is won during the time-saving game in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the winning game execution means is activated if the operation detection part detects a game ball,
The notification means is configured by an LED integrated with the operation detection unit or an LED adjacent to the operation detection unit, and when the lottery is won during the time saving game, the operation detection unit detects the game ball after the elapsed time T1 A pinball game machine characterized by activating the winning game executing means if detected.

[Related invention 3]
In the pinball game machine according to Related Invention 2,
The pinball game machine is characterized in that the informing means has different informing modes between after winning the lottery and until the elapsed time T1 elapses and after the elapse of the elapsed time T1.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of each of the above embodiments and the terms used in the description of the claims will be described.
The pachinko machine 10 is a pinball game machine, the normal electric accessory 245 is a variable entrance, steps S390 to S396 of the "special game process" shown in FIG. , step S1201 of the "gate LED light emitting process" shown in FIG.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko machine 80... Card unit 90... Hall computer 110... Outer frame 115... Hinge 120... Inner frame 121... Inner frame open switch 140... Front frame 141... Front frame open switch 142... Speaker 143... Transparent plate 144... Light-emitting part 145...Hinge 146...Direction button 150...Handle 152...Rotating part 154...Fixing button 160...Operation part relay terminal plate 162...Counting switch 164...Positioned ball number display device 180...Firing operation part relay terminal plate 182...Fixation release solenoid 184 Firing intensity fixing switch 185 Handle volume 186 Touch switch 187 Firing stop switch 200 Game board 210 Game area 211 First game area 212 Second game area 214 Introduction port 218 Collection port 220 Center case 230 Production pattern display device 241 First starting port 242 Second starting port 243 Normal symbol operation gate 245 Normal electric accessory 246 Normal winning port 248 Large winning port 250 Symbol display device relay terminal board 251... 1st special figure display device 252... 2nd special figure display device 253... Normal symbol display device 261... 1st special figure reservation number display device 262... 2nd special figure reservation number display device 263... General figure reservation number display device 270... Game board relay terminal plate 271... First starting port switch 272... Second starting port switch 273... Normal symbol operation switch 274... Left winning port switch 276... Count switch 277... Magnet sensor 278... Radio wave sensor 282... Large winning port Solenoid 284 General electric accessory solenoid 286 Award number display device 290 RWM clear switch 291 Setting key switch 310 Launcher 312 Launcher relay terminal board 314 Ball feed sensor 315 Launch entrance sensor 316 Launch motor 317 Ball feed solenoid 320 Grinding device 322 Grinding device relay terminal plate 324 Cassette switch 325 Grinding motor sensor 326 Cassette motor 327 Grinding motor 330 Lifting device 332 Lifting relay terminal plate 334 Lifting motor 336... Lifting entrance sensor 338... Lifting motor monitoring sensor 342... Inner frame relay terminal board 344... Winning ball sensor 345... Out ball sensor 346... Appropriate amount sensor 347... Full tank sensor 352... Night monitoring device 354... Alarm speaker 510... Main controller 520 Sub-integrated controller 522 Volume control Adjustment switch 530 Production pattern control device 560 Frame control device 810 User interface 811 Balance display unit 812 Ball lending button 813 Return button 816 Handle lock display unit 820 Card insertion slot 830 Bill insertion slot 850 Game Ball lending device 860 ... CR unit

Claims (4)

Based on the detection of the game ball by the operation detection unit provided on the game board surface, the determination of the success or failure of the normal symbol is performed. A variable ball entrance that can be changed to an open state for easy ball entry is used as a start opening, a lottery is conducted based on the entry of a game ball into the start opening, and a pattern indicating the result of the lottery is variably displayed, and the lottery is displayed. A pinball game machine that executes a winning game after displaying a winning pattern informing that the player has won the
Winning game executing means for executing the winning game due to the detection of the game ball by the operation detection unit after winning the lottery;
a notification means 1 for notifying that when the lottery is won during the time-saving game in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is shortened, the winning game execution means is activated if the operation detection part detects a game ball;
When the lottery is won during the normal game not during the time-saving game, and if the operation detection unit detects a game ball, the winning game execution means is activated.
The notification mode by the notification means 1 and the notification mode by the notification means 2 are different,
A pinball game machine characterized by: In the pinball game machine according to claim 1,
The notification mode by the notification means 2 has a greater appeal effect to the player than the notification mode by the notification means 1.
A pinball game machine characterized by: In the pinball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
When the lottery is won during the time-saving game in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is shortened, the winning game execution means is operated when the operation detection part detects the game ball after the elapsed time T1. ball game machine. In the pinball game machine according to claim 3,
When the lottery is won during the normal game not during the time-saving game, the winning game execution means is operated when the operation detection part detects a game ball after an elapsed time T2 shorter than the elapsed time T1. A pinball game machine.

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