JP2022185526A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suitably enhance interest in a performance having a story.SOLUTION: A specific performance as one of SP ready-to-wins has first to three stages while a battle between a main character and an opponent character is developed. The respective stages include a notification pattern for reporting winning of a jackpot lottery and a non-notification pattern for preventing notification of the winning, and the first and second stages are shifted to the second and third stages, respectively, when a non-notification pattern appears in them. The number of types of notification patterns that can appear in the second stage is larger than the number of types of notification patterns that can appear in the first and third stages each. In a specific performance executed at the time of winning, a probability that a notification pattern appears first in the second stage is higher than a probability that a notification pattern appears first in the first or third stage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to a pinball game machine.

A pinball game machine that develops various stories during the variable display of special figures and special games, etc., and uses the story development to suggest and notify the results of the jackpot lottery and the transition to an advantageous game state. It has been known. As an example of such a production, Patent Document 1 describes a battle production in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight, and the development of the battle suggests the result of the jackpot lottery and whether or not the privilege state will continue. It is disclosed that it is performed together with the design production.

JP 2012-192167 A

In the battle production disclosed in Patent Document 1, attacks and defenses develop step by step between friendly characters and enemy characters. If the fighting situation of the ally character improves, a game advantageous to the player is suggested, and if the fighting situation of the ally character deteriorates, a game unfavorable to the player is suggested. However, the suggestion of an advantageous or disadvantageous game by the battle presentation is in a rut and lacks interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has an object to suitably enhance the interest of a production having a story.

The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problems, is a pinball game machine that performs a lottery due to a ball entering a start hole and a jackpot game due to winning in the lottery, When a lottery is held, a variation means for indicating the result of the lottery by displaying one of the patterns in a variable display, and a specification for suggesting or announcing the result of the lottery before the result of the lottery is indicated by the variable display. and a performance means for performing performance, wherein the specific performance has at least a first stage, a second stage that transitions after the first stage, and a third stage that transitions after the second stage. As production patterns in the three stages, there are respectively provided a notification pattern for notifying the winning of the lottery and a non-notification pattern for not notifying the selection. If any of them appears and a non-notification pattern appears in the first stage, the second stage is entered after the first stage, and if a non-notification pattern appears in the second stage , after the second stage, the third stage is entered, and the number of types of notification patterns that can appear in the second stage is greater than the types of notification patterns that can appear in each of the first and third stages; In the specific performance performed when winning with , the probability that the notification pattern appears first in the second stage is higher than the probability that the notification pattern first appears in the first stage or the third stage.

According to the above configuration, during the specific effect, the player cannot expect the notification pattern to appear in the first stage, but if the notification pattern does not appear in the first stage, the probability that the notification pattern appears first is high. Move to the second higher stage. Therefore, even if the notification pattern does not appear in the first stage, the player will not be disappointed. Enjoy the first stage.

On the other hand, in the second stage, there are more kinds of notification patterns that appear than in the first and third stages, and various effects can be provided. In addition, in the second stage, the probability that the notification pattern appears first is higher than in the first and third stages, so the player's expectations are high, but on the other hand, the notification pattern must appear in the second stage. There is a high chance that you will not win the lottery. Therefore, in the second stage, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension while entertaining the player with a variety of presentations.

In addition, even if the notification pattern does not appear in the second stage, the notification pattern may appear first in the third stage, so that the disappointment of the player can be suppressed. Unexpectedness can be given when a pattern appears. Furthermore, the notification pattern does not appear in the first and second stages, and after the player is disappointed, the notification pattern first appears in the third stage, which increases the player's joy.

Thus, according to the above configuration, in the production having a story that develops from the first stage to the second and third stages, the player's emotions can be stimulated in different ways at each stage, and the game is rich in variety. You can perform. Therefore, it is possible to suitably enhance the interest of the production having a story.

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

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

Speakers 66 are installed on both left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 52 to output game sounds and improve the amusement of the game. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with a horizontal frame lamp 65 and an upper frame lamp 68 that emit light by rendering. The horizontal frame lamp 65 and the upper frame lamp 68 are provided with LEDs, which light up in a predetermined emission color. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a game abnormality.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, the sub-integrated control device 83 is connected with a tactile device 69 that stimulates the player through tactile sensation. The tactile device 69 is provided at a portion of the pachinko machine 50 that comes into contact with or comes close to a part of the player's body. Specifically, the haptic device 69 may be provided on the game button 67, an operation unit such as a jog dial, the shooting handle 64, or the frame of the pachinko machine 50, for example.

Then, the haptic device 69 may vibrate a portion of the player's body that is in contact with the portion provided with the haptic device 69 by vibrating the portion provided with the haptic device 69 by an actuator. Also, the haptic device 69 may press a part of the player's body that comes into contact with or is close to the site, for example, by protruding a constituent element using an actuator. Alternatively, the haptic device 69 may stimulate the player through the sense of touch by, for example, blowing air toward a part of the player's body that comes into contact with or is close to the part.

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

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

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

(2) Overview Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 in this embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 50, when a big win is won in a big win lottery, a big win game (in other words, a special game) is played. In the jackpot game, the jackpot 20 is opened over a predetermined total number of rounds (eg, 4R or 10R). After the end of the jackpot game, the time-saving function or the time-saving function and the variable-probability function are activated until the period shifts to the privilege period and the jackpot lottery is performed for a predetermined number of continuations. Henceforth, the game state in a privilege period is also described as a privilege state.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when the jackpot pattern belongs to the special 1 jackpot pattern 2 and the special 2 jackpot patterns 2 and 3, the number of times of continuation of the privilege period is 100 times. On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern belongs to the special 1 jackpot pattern 1 and the special 2 jackpot pattern 1, the number of continuations of the privilege period is set to either 20 times, 50 times or 100 times according to the jackpot pattern. be done.
It should be noted that the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment can be configured as various types of pachinko machines, such as a so-called one-and-two mixed machine and a limiter machine, without being limited to the above configuration. In a pachinko machine configured as a one- and two-type mixed machine, a big win or a small win occurs in a big win lottery, and when a small win occurs, a small win game is played in which the big winning opening is opened, and during the small win game. When the game ball entering the big winning hole enters a predetermined specific area, a big winning game is performed.

(3) Time-saving function The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment shifts to a time-saving state without performing a big-hit game when the time-saving start condition determined for the big-hit lottery is satisfied. Specifically, when the time saving election occurs or the continuous time saving function operates, the time saving start condition is satisfied.
That is, in the present embodiment, a time-saving design is provided as the first special figure, and when the time-saving design is confirmed and displayed in the variable display of the first special figure during the normal state, a time-saving election occurs and the time-saving state transition to As an example, the probability of short-time winning is 1/150 (see FIG. 5(a)). However, the probability is determined as appropriate. In addition, the number of times of continuation, which is the number of times of the jackpot lottery that can be executed during the time saving state, is 20 times as an example. However, the number of times of continuation is appropriately determined. In addition, a plurality of time-saving patterns may be provided, and the number of times of continuation may be determined according to the type of the time-saving pattern that is confirmed and displayed.

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

In addition, the pachinko machine 50 has a continuous number of times, which is the number of consecutive occurrences of a jackpot lottery in which a lottery result other than a jackpot is obtained (in other words, a jackpot lottery that does not cause a jackpot game) during the continuation of the low-probability state. When the predetermined upper limit number of times is reached, the continuous time saving function is activated and the time saving function is activated. In addition, the upper limit number of times may be 800 times as an example. Note that the upper limit number of times can be appropriately determined, for example, within a range from 750 times to 900 times. In addition, when shifting to the time saving state by the continuous time saving function, the number of times of continuation of the time saving state is greater than the number of times of continuation of the time saving state during the privilege period and the number of times of continuation of the time saving state when shifting to the time saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of continuations of the time saving state shifted by the operation of the continuous time saving function is 1140 times as an example. However, the number of times of continuation can be appropriately determined within a range of 1140 times or less as an example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In subsequent S255, the main controller 80 determines the type of jackpot, the total number of rounds of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, the number of continuations of the probability variable state and the time saving state during the privilege period, etc., based on the jackpot pattern. and the process proceeds to S260.
On the other hand, in S265 of FIG. 10, which is shifted when it is determined that the jackpot lottery is lost in S240, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the variable probability flag is cleared. Determine whether it is greater than or not. Then, when affirmative determinations are obtained in S265 and S270, main controller 80 shifts to S275 to decrement the continuation counter, and determines whether or not the continuation counter is 0 in subsequent S280. When determination is obtained (S280:yes), it transfers to S285 in order to operate a continuous time reduction function. Further, when a negative determination is obtained in S265 or S270, and when a negative determination is obtained in S280, main controller 80 proceeds to S295.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In S410, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the operation of the continuous time saving function or the time saving function by winning the time saving is started. And when affirmation determination is obtained (S410:yes), it transfers to S415, and when negative determination is obtained (S410:no), it transfers to S430.
In S415, the main controller 80 sets the time saving flag, and in the following S420, the operation of the continuous time saving function or the remaining number of times of the big hit lottery that can be executed during the time saving state shifted by the time saving winning is set, and the process proceeds to S430. Transition.

In S430, the main control device 80, to the sub-integrated control device 83, the current game state, and the state designation command transmission processing for transmitting the state designation command for notifying the probability variation remaining number and time saving remaining number of times, and this End the process.
(7) Big Win Game Processing Next, the big win game processing for performing the big win game will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. It should be noted that this process is executed following the success/failure determination process.

In S500, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), the process proceeds to S510, and if the determination is negative (S500: no), the process ends.
In S510, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the large winning opening 20 is being opened, and if the determination is affirmative (S510: yes), the process proceeds to S550 of FIG. In the case of (S510: no), the process proceeds to S515.

In S515, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the jackpot game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: yes), the process proceeds to S600 of FIG. If so (S515: no), the process proceeds to S520.
In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is being performed, and if the determination is affirmative (S520: yes), the process proceeds to S645 of FIG. If so (S520: no), the process proceeds to S525.

At S525, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time for the big hit start effect, which is performed until the big win game is started after the big win has been won in the big win lottery, has elapsed. (S525: yes), the process proceeds to S530, and in the case of a negative determination (S525: no), this process ends.
At S530, the main controller 80 executes a big winning opening opening process for opening the big winning opening 20 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the big winning symbol (executes the 1R jackpot game), and an opening counter indicating the number of rounds. is set to 1 (S535), and the process ends. At this time, the main controller 80 may send a command to the sub-integrated controller 83 indicating that the 1st R is to be started.

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

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

In S605, the main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for effecting the end of the big win game, clears the opening counter (S610), and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has passed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: yes), the process proceeds to S620, and in the case of a negative determination (S615: no), this process is terminated.

In S620, main controller 80 executes a big winning opening opening process for opening big winning opening 20, increments an opening counter indicating the number of rounds (S625), and ends this process. At this time, the main controller 80 may send a command indicating the newly started round to the sub-integrated controller 83 .
Continuing with FIG. 16, in S645, which shifts to the end effect of the jackpot game, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the time for the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S645: yes). , S650, and if the determination is negative (S645: no), this process ends.

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

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

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

(8) Effect The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is configured to win the jackpot and the time-saving prize in the jackpot lottery. It can also be configured as a pachinko machine that wins small wins and short-time wins. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment can be configured as a pachinko machine that generates small wins and does not generate big wins, or can be configured as a pachinko machine that does not generate short-time winnings. And the following description is not limited to the pachinko machine that wins the big win and the short-time winning in the big win lottery, but the production of the present embodiment is not limited to at least one of the big win, the small win, and the short-time winning in the big win lottery. A case of applying to a winning pachinko machine is explained, and winning in a jackpot lottery in the following description means winning either a jackpot, a small win, or a short-time winning. Also, hereafter, not winning in the jackpot lottery is described as "losing".

In the pachinko machine 50, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the performance symbol control device 82 and the like based on commands from the main control device 80, and performs various performances via the performance screen of the performance symbol display device 6, the speaker 66 and the like. . In addition, for example, the effect may be performed through the player's tactile sense by the tactile device 69, lighting an LED, emitting light from a light guide plate, or outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 66. or by moving a role object.

Moreover, the pachinko machine 50 has a plurality of types of performance modes, and these performances are performed in a manner corresponding to the performance modes. The effect mode is determined according to, for example, the current game state. In this embodiment, as an example, a normal mode that is a production mode that transitions during the normal state, a time saving state and a low probability state, or a time saving state and a high probability state that is a production mode that is a transition mode and is provided.

Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83, based on a variation start command or the like from the main control device 80, performs a symbol effect to notify the result of the big win lottery on the effect screen. In the pattern performance, as an example, three performance patterns are variably displayed, and after all of these performance patterns are stopped and displayed, they are further fixedly displayed to notify the result of the big winning lottery. In addition, as a form of the pattern production, there is provided a ready-to-win production for suggesting or notifying the winning of the big win lottery (in other words, the result of the big win lottery). Here, suggesting means that a predetermined event such as winning in a jackpot lottery occurs with a predetermined degree of expectation (in other words, a predetermined probability of less than 100%). In addition, the reach performance includes normal reach with low expectations and SP reach with high expectations.

Also, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a pending effect of displaying the pending symbols corresponding to the first and second pending memories on the effect screen based on the pending number command and the like from the main control device 80 . Further, after the reserved memory is consumed, a changing design is displayed instead of the reserved pattern corresponding to the reserved memory. The performance during variation is performed in parallel with the design performance corresponding to the big win lottery based on the digested reserved memory.

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83, for example, performs, on the performance screen, together with the symbol performance, a notice performance suggesting or notifying that a win will occur in a big win lottery whose result is reported in the symbol performance. The advance notice effect is started after execution of a jackpot lottery that suggests or notifies winning.
In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83, based on a command from the main control device 80, performs a big win effect to inform the progress of the big win game via the effect screen. For example, the jackpot effect is performed in a mode according to the total number of rounds of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, etc. For example, the current round, the total number of prize balls won by the player in the jackpot game, , the number of difference balls in the big win game, the total number of prize balls, the number of difference balls, etc. in the big win game performed during the consecutive chance are displayed. The difference number of balls means the number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls shot from the total number of prize balls.

Furthermore, the sub-integrated control device 83, for example, based on the prefetch result indicated by the prefetch command corresponding to the first or second reserved memory received from the main controller 80, the reserved memory corresponding to the prefetch command (hereinafter referred to as the target reserved memory (Also described)) to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests or notifies of winning in a big hit lottery. The look-ahead effect is started at any timing during the period from the generation of the target pending memory to the end of the pattern effect (in other words, variable display of the special figure) for the jackpot lottery performed based on the target pending memory. be. It should be noted that the look-ahead effect may not be started during the design effect for the target reserved storage.

(9) Concerning Specific Effects as SP Reach In this embodiment, a specific effect is provided as one of the above-described SP reach. In addition, the specific effect is not limited to SP reach, for example, normal reach, notice effect, look-ahead effect, etc., before the result of the jackpot lottery is notified by the variable display of the special figure, suggesting or indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. It may be configured as an effect to notify. The specific performance develops as a story in which the battle between the main character and the enemy character develops, and is structured as a performance suggesting or notifying the result of the jackpot lottery by the development of the battle or the like, and has at least first to third stages. The second stage follows the first stage, and the third stage follows the second stage. Also, in each stage, an effect is performed according to any one (or a plurality of) effect patterns.

Specifically, as a production pattern that can appear at each stage, there is a notification pattern that notifies that the jackpot lottery will be won with a probability of 100%, and a notification pattern that does not notify the selection (suggestion) are provided. Then, when the non-notification pattern appears in the first stage, the process proceeds to the second stage after the first stage, and when the non-notification pattern appears in the second stage, the third stage is performed after the second stage. transition to It should be noted that the appearance of the non-reporting pattern in the third step may notify that the big winning lottery will be lost. On the other hand, when the notification pattern appears in the first and second stages, the process may or may not proceed to the next stage. Moreover, even if the notification pattern appears in the preceding step, the notification pattern may appear again in the step after the step.

At each stage, at least one notification pattern and at least one non-report pattern can appear. Also, the types of notification patterns that can appear in the second stage are greater than the types of notification patterns that can appear in each of the first and third stages.
Here, the specific effect in which the notification pattern appears first in the second stage is defined as the normal notification mode, and the specific effect in which the notification pattern appears first in the first or third stage is defined as the special notification mode. The probability that the specific performance performed when winning the jackpot lottery is the normal notification mode is higher than that of the special notification mode. That is, in many cases the reporting pattern first appears in the second stage.

In addition, when winning the jackpot lottery in which the specific performance of the special notification mode is performed, the game state is more advantageous to the player after the jackpot game than in the case of winning the jackpot lottery in which the specific performance of the normal notification mode is performed. more likely to move to In the present embodiment, as an example, when winning a jackpot lottery in which a specific performance of a special notification mode is performed, it is particularly advantageous with a higher probability than when winning a jackpot lottery in which a specific performance of a normal notification mode is performed. Move to privilege status. In addition, a particularly advantageous privilege state is, for example, a time-saving state and a high probability state, or a privilege state in which the number of continuations is 100 times. means a privileged state favorable to a person. On the other hand, when winning the jackpot lottery in which the normal notification mode is performed, the probability is higher than that in the case of winning in the jackpot lottery in which the special notification mode is performed.

Furthermore, depending on the type of notification pattern that appears for the first time or after the second time, the details of the profit to be given to the player by winning the jackpot lottery may be suggested or notified. Specifically, for example, depending on the type of notification pattern, it may be suggested or notified which of a big win, a small win, and a short-time winning will occur in the jackpot lottery, or the number of rounds of the big win game may be suggested or notified. Alternatively, it may be suggested or notified which game state to shift to after the jackpot game.

Note that the specific effect may be provided with effect patterns other than the notification pattern and the non-report pattern. Specifically, for example, a suggestion pattern that suggests the occurrence of winning in a big win lottery, a big win, a small win, or a short-time winning, or a transition to a privilege state after a big win game performed by winning a big win lottery. , an effect pattern suggesting the contents of the privilege state may be provided. Also, such an effect pattern may appear at each stage instead of the notification pattern or non-notification pattern, or may appear before or after the notification pattern or non-notification pattern appears at each stage.

(10) Concrete Example of Specific Effect In this embodiment, as an example, in the notification pattern, the battle develops favorably for the main character, and in the non-report pattern, the battle develops unfavorably to the main character. An example of the rough development of the battle in the first to third stages of the specific effect is as follows. That is, in the first stage, the main character makes a preemptive attack against the enemy character (notification pattern), or the enemy character makes a preemptive attack against the main character (non-report pattern), and the enemy character makes a preemptive attack. and move to the second stage. In the second stage, the main character counterattacks the enemy character (announcement pattern), or the main character falls due to a preemptive attack from the enemy character and cannot counterattack the enemy character (non-announcement pattern). And the battle will end once. Then, if the counterattack is not possible, the process proceeds to the third stage, and in the third stage, the fallen main character stands up and takes a counterattack stance (announcement pattern), or the main character remains down. (non-announcement pattern). Of course, the development of the battle is not limited to this kind of thing, and is determined as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, as an example, in the first and third stages, one type of notification pattern and one type of non-notification pattern may appear, respectively, and in the second stage , three types of notification patterns and one type of non-notification pattern can appear. Of course, the number of types of annunciation patterns and non-announcement patterns that can appear in each stage is not limited to this, and can be selected as appropriate. That is, multiple types of notification patterns may appear in the first and third stages, and multiple types of non-notification patterns may appear in each stage.

Further, when the notification pattern appears in the second step, the content of the profit to be given by winning the jackpot lottery may be suggested or notified depending on the type of the notification pattern that has appeared. Specifically, for example, when the notification pattern "(c) a friend character appears and counterattacks an enemy character" in FIG. After the jackpot game, it may be suggested or notified to shift to the particularly advantageous privilege state described above. In addition, when the effect pattern of (c) appears in the second stage, the type of winning in the big win lottery, the number of rounds of the big win game, and the game state after the big win game are determined depending on the kind of the ally character. Content may be suggested or announced.

Further, in each production pattern in each stage, the production screen 800 may display a supplementary explanation of the development of the battle in addition to the moving image of the battle between the main character 810 and the enemy character 820 . FIG. 18(a) shows an example of an annunciation pattern that can appear in the first stage, FIG. 18(b) shows an example of a non-annunciation pattern that can appear in the second stage, and FIG. An example is shown. As shown in 830 to 832 in FIG. 18, supplemental explanations may be provided by text, and bar graphs 811 and 821 showing the remaining physical strength of the main character 810 and the enemy character 820 indicate the battle between the main character and the enemy character. You may also indicate which side is developing favorably. Note that the supplementary explanation by text may be given by voice.

In the report pattern and non-report pattern of the third stage, since the hero character or the enemy character does not attack, it may be difficult to understand how the battle unfolds. On the other hand, by providing the above-mentioned supplementary explanation, it becomes easier to understand which of the main character or the enemy character is advantageous, and it becomes easier to grasp the development of the battle even in the third stage.
In addition, even when the notification pattern appears first in the first stage, the process may be shifted to the second stage, and further notification patterns may appear in the second stage. As described above, the number of types of notification patterns that can appear in the second stage is the largest, and the battle of the specific effect is once completed in the second stage. Therefore, even if the notification pattern appears in the first stage, by shifting to the second stage and further appearing the notification pattern, various performances can be provided and the battle of the specific performance can be completed. can be used to entertain players.

Further, after the result of the big win lottery is reported by the notice effect or the look-ahead effect, the specific effect for the big win lottery may be performed in the same way. Although the player has already grasped the result of the jackpot lottery, there is a possibility that a new combination of performance patterns will appear in the specific performance, so that the player can be entertained. In addition, the player can enjoy the specific performance even more by confirming what kind of performance pattern combination appears in the specific performance when winning the jackpot lottery.

(11) About the specific effect during the big win game By performing the above-described specific effect during the big win game, the game state after the end of the big win game may be suggested or notified. The specific effect during the jackpot game is configured in the same manner as the specific effect as the SP reach. Incidentally, the specific effect during the jackpot game may be configured as a so-called promotion effect. That is, when the game state after the big win game cannot be grasped from the performance, or when the game state after the big win game is the normal state or the above-described normal privilege state is already notified by the performance, the specific performance is performed. can be Then, by the specific effect, after the jackpot game, it may be notified that the game is shifted to a privilege state, or that the game state is shifted to a privilege state that is more advantageous than the game state that has already been notified.

In addition, the 1st to 3rd stage effects in the specific effect may be performed during any one round in the jackpot game. Also, the effects of the first to third stages may be performed over a plurality of rounds, and in this case, each stage may be performed corresponding to each of three consecutive rounds in the big win game. and may be performed without coupling with round digestion.
In addition, in the specific effect during the big win game, the notification pattern informs that the transition to the privilege state occurs after the big win game ends with a probability of 100%. More specifically, the notification pattern may simply notify a transition to a privilege state, or may notify a transition to a particularly advantageous privilege state. On the other hand, the non-reporting pattern does not report the transition to the benefit state in which the transition is reported by the reporting pattern after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the non-notification pattern suggests transition to the normal state or transition to the normal privilege state.

Further, when the non-reporting pattern appears in the third stage, it may suggest a shift to a normal state after a big win game or a shift to a normal benefit state.
Also, in the specific effect during the big win game, there are the normal notification mode and the special notification mode in the same way. , the probability of being in the normal notification mode is higher than in the special notification mode. In other words, in many cases, the notification pattern first appears in the second step even in the specific effect during the jackpot game.

In addition, when the specific performance of the special information mode is performed, the probability of shifting to a particularly advantageous privilege state after the big hit game may be higher than when the specific performance of the normal information mode is performed.
In addition, depending on the type of notification pattern that appears for the first time or after the second time, for example, the content of the privilege state to be shifted after the jackpot game, that is, whether or not to shift to a high probability state, and the number of times the privilege state is continued are suggested or notified. May be.

Also, in the specific effect during the jackpot game, an effect pattern other than the notification pattern and the non-report pattern may be provided. Specifically, for example, a suggestion pattern that suggests a transition to a high-probability state or that the number of continuations is 100 may be provided.
It should be noted that the specific effect during the jackpot game may also develop a battle in the same manner as the specific effect as the SP reach (see FIGS. 17 and 18). In addition, when the notification pattern appears in the second step, depending on the type of the notification pattern that appears, the content of the privilege state to be shifted after the big win game may be suggested or notified. Specifically, for example, when a production pattern of "(c) an ally character appears and counterattacks an enemy character" appears, it is suggested or notified that a transition to a privilege state that is particularly advantageous after the big win game is completed. May be. Further, when the effect pattern (c) appears in the second step, depending on the type of the teammate character, the content of the game state after the big win game may be suggested or notified.

(12) Regarding First Specific Effect Processing Next, the first specific effect processing for executing a specific effect configured as SP reach will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 19 . Note that this process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 .
In S<b>900 , the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it has received a variation start command from the main control device 80 . Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S900: yes), the process proceeds to S905, and when a negative determination is obtained (S900: no), the process proceeds to S915.

In S905, the sub-integrated control device 83 specifies the variable display time of the special figure based on the variable start command, and determines whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the variable display time. In subsequent S910, the sub-integrated control device 83 starts the symbol effect and ends this process.
In S915, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect during the symbol effect. If it is obtained (S915: no), the process ends.

In S920, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the start timing of the first stage of the specific effect has arrived, and when a positive determination is obtained (S920: yes), the first stage effect (S925), and the process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S920: no), the sub-integrated control device 83 proceeds to S930.
In S930, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the start timing of the second stage of the specific effect has come. Specifically, for example, the timing at which the presentation of the non-notification pattern that appeared in the first stage ends may be the start timing of the second stage. Then, when affirmative determination is obtained (S930: yes), the sub-integrated control device 83 starts the second stage effect (S935), and ends this process. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S930: no), the sub-integrated control device 83 proceeds to S940.

In S940, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the start timing of the third stage of the specific effect has come. Specifically, for example, the timing at which the presentation of the non-notification pattern that appeared in the second stage ends may be the start timing of the third stage. Then, when affirmative determination is obtained (S940: yes), the sub-integrated control device 83 starts the third stage effect (S945), and ends this process. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S940: no), the sub-integrated control device 83 terminates this process.

(13) Regarding the second specific effect processing Next, the second specific effect processing for executing the specific effect performed during the big hit game will be described. The second specific effect process is similar to the first specific effect process, but is partially different. Therefore, the differences from the first specific effect process will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that this process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 .

In S900 of the second specific effect processing, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a big hit game is started based on a command from the main control device 80. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S900: yes), the process proceeds to S905, and when a negative determination is obtained (S900: no), the process proceeds to S915.
In S905, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not to carry out a specific effect during the jackpot game. In subsequent S910, the sub-integrated control device 83 starts a big hit effect and ends this process.

In S915, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect during the jackpot game, and when a positive determination is obtained (S915: yes), the process proceeds to S920, and a negative determination is made. If it is obtained (S915: no), the process ends.
Note that S920 to S945 are the same as the first specific effect process, so the description is omitted.
[Other embodiments]
(1) In the pachinko machine 50 of the above-described embodiment, the configuration may be such that the specific effect such as the SP reach is not performed, or the specific effect during the jackpot game is not performed. In addition, in the specific performance, instead of the jackpot lottery of special symbols, the result of the lottery of normal symbols may be suggested or notified. Even if it has such a structure, the same effect is obtained.

(2) In the specific effect of the above embodiment, the battle between the main character and the enemy character unfolds as a story. However, in the specific effect, a different mode of battle may develop as a story, or a story different from the battle may develop, for example, the main character explores a cave and finds treasure. Even in such a case, the specific effect can be configured in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

(3) The pachinko machine 50 of the embodiment may be configured without the continuous working hours reduction function. Then, in the specific effect, as in the above-described embodiment, it may be suggested or notified that a big win or a small win will occur in the big win lottery. Even in such a case, similar effects can be obtained.
[Correspondence with Claims]
Correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims will be shown.

The pachinko machine 50 of the above-described embodiment corresponds to an example of a pinball game machine, and the sub-integrated control device 83 and the like correspond to an example of effect means.
Further, S260 and S325 of the success/failure determination process correspond to an example of the variable means. In addition, S670 and S690 of the jackpot game process correspond to an example of the transition means.

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

Claims (1)

A pinball game machine that performs a lottery due to a ball entering a starting hole and a jackpot game due to winning in the lottery,
when the lottery is performed, a variable means for indicating the result of the lottery by displaying any one of the symbols in a variable display;
an effect means for performing a specific effect to suggest or notify the result of the lottery before the result of the lottery is indicated by the variable display;
The specific effect has at least a first stage, a second stage that transitions after the first stage, and a third stage that transitions after the second stage,
As production patterns in the 1st to 3rd stages, respectively, there are provided a notification pattern that notifies the winning in the lottery and a non-notification pattern that does not notify the selection, and in each of the 1st to 3rd stages , any of these production patterns appear,
When the non-notification pattern appears in the first step, the second step is performed after the first step, and when the non-notification pattern appears in the second step, the second step is performed. Transitioning to the third stage after the second stage,
The types of the notification pattern that can appear in the second stage are more than the types of the notification pattern that can appear in each of the first stage and the third stage,
In the specific performance performed when winning the lottery, the notification pattern appears first in the second stage rather than the probability that the notification pattern first appears in the first stage or the third stage. higher probability,
A pinball game machine characterized by

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