JP2023024101A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To realize a highly interesting pinball game machine by clarifying a distinction between new and old continuous forenotice performances and improving a performance effect of continuous forenotice performances.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine variably displays performance patterns and reports a result of winning/losing determination regarding whether or not to shift to a special game state by performing establishment display later. A continuous forenotice performance showing a possibility of winning by continuously executing performance display by a predetermined performance mode over a plurality of variation displays of the performance patterns can be executed, the continuous forenotice performance is allowed to show that reliability of forenotice is higher as the number of continuous times is larger, and further continuous regulation means is provided for regulating to prevent the new continuous execution of the continuous forenotice performance for variation display of at least a first performance pattern immediately after completion of the continuous forenotice performance. The continuous regulation means does not regulate the execution of the continuous forenotice performance when a predetermined condition is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

The present invention is a pinball game machine, in particular, performs a win/fail judgment, and if the result is a win, shifts to a special game state advantageous to the player, and provides a notice effect indicating the possibility that the win/fail judgment will win. Regarding the pinball game machine to be implemented.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a pinball game machine, determines whether a game ball enters a start hole to determine whether or not it is a big hit, and when the result of the determination is a big win, the big winning hole is opened. Mainly, a jackpot game that is advantageous for winning prize balls is started. In this kind of pachinko machine, the performance pattern display device variably displays the performance symbols in accordance with the success/failure determination as to whether or not a big hit will occur, and then the performance symbols are displayed after confirmation to inform the result of the success/failure determination. , to enhance the fun of the game. Further, in conventional pachinko machines, in addition to the variable display of performance symbols, an advance notice effect is performed to heighten the player's expectation of a big win (see Patent Documents 1 and 2, for example).

JP 2016-077471 A JP 2011-010844 A

Patent Literatures 1 and 2, as a notice effect, read ahead the reserved memory before judging whether or not it is correct, aim at the variable display of the reserved memory according to the result of the read-ahead, and carry out the continuous notice effect over the variable display of a plurality of performance symbols. I'm trying In addition, the reliability of the advance notice is made higher as the number of continuous advance notice effects increases. However, in the conventional continuous notice effect, a false notice is given, the variable display of the effect pattern in the final round of the continuous notice effect is lost, and furthermore, a new continuous notice effect is started from the variable display of the effect pattern immediately after that. In this case, it is difficult to distinguish between the new and old consecutive notice effects, and the two appear to be connected.
Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention is to provide a pinball game machine which is rich in interest by clarifying the distinction between new and old continuous notice performances, and enhancing the performance effect by making the continuous notice performances into sharp performances. was made as a task.

The pinball game machine of the present invention includes a success/failure determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player due to the entry of the game ball into the starting hole, and In response, the performance patterns are variably displayed, the performance patterns are later confirmed and displayed to notify the result of winning/failure determination, and when winning, the performance symbols are fixedly displayed as predetermined winning patterns to notify the winning. A pinball game machine comprising a display means and a notice effect control means for carrying out a notice effect indicating that there is a possibility that the result of the win/deny determination will result in winning before confirmation display is performed by the effect display means, wherein the notice is provided. The effect control means can execute a continuous advance notice effect indicating that there is a possibility of winning by continuously performing effect display in a predetermined effect mode over a plurality of times of variable display of effect symbols as the notice effect. In the continuous advance notice effect, the effect display is performed in a predetermined effect mode before the specific change display performed at the end of the variable display of one effect pattern, and the continuous notice effect is A large number of times in series continues indicates that the reliability of the notice is high. A continuous regulation means for newly regulating not to continuously implement the continuous advance notice performance is provided, and the continuous regulation means does not regulate the execution of the continuous advance notice performance when a prescribed condition is established.

In the present invention, the pinball game machine extracts numerical data due to the entry of a ball into the starting hole, stores the extracted numerical data as a reserved memory, and determines whether or not the numerical data is determined by the correctness determination means based on the stored numerical data. It is desirable to have a configuration that executes the suitability determination.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, for example, the special game state advantageous to the player is a jackpot game state in which the big winning opening opens and closes in a predetermined manner and is advantageous in winning prize balls. In addition, it is desirable that the variable display of the production pattern is performed by variably displaying three production patterns, and the winning patterns are determined and displayed with the same pattern for all the three production patterns.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, it is preferable that the notice effect confirms the content of the reserved memory before the success/failure determination (also referred to as look-ahead), and makes a notice according to the content. Further, it is conceivable that the notice effect is given in accordance with the result of the success/failure determination. The continuous advance notice performance aims at variable display of the reserved memory (target of the notice performance) in accordance with the content of pre-reading of the reserved memory, and continuously gives notice over the variable display of a plurality of performance patterns. Further, the continuous advance notice effect may include a pseudo-continuous variation effect in which the effect symbol is variably displayed a plurality of times in the variable display of one effect symbol.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, the continuous advance notice effect is performed as a specific variable display at the end of the variable display of one effect pattern, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which the two performance symbols are the same pattern and stop fluctuating. In advance, it is desirable to perform effect display according to a predetermined effect mode of continuous advance notice effect.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, it is conceivable that the continuous advance notice effect, for example, makes the background image of the variable display of the effect symbols different from the normal background. Further, the completion of the continuous advance notice effect means that the effect pattern is displayed by the final variable display in which the continuous advance notice effect is performed.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, the continuous regulation means has the predetermined conditions that the ready-to-win effect is performed in the final variable display of the continuous advance notice effect, that a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the end of the continuous notice effect, It is conceivable to set all or any of the following as conditions: and after the end of the continuous announcement effect, there is a high expectation of winning in the reserved memory before the judgment of success or failure.

According to the pinball game machine of the present invention, immediately after the end of the continuous notice performance, the continuous notice performance is regulated so that the new continuous notice performance is not continuously executed by the continuous regulation means, so that the distinction between the old and new continuous notice performance is clear. It is possible to eliminate the player's misunderstanding due to the fact that the two appear to be connected as in the past. In particular, since the continuous advance notice effect is performed before the ready-to-win effect is performed, the distinction between the new and old continuous notice effect becomes clearer. On the other hand, the continuous regulation means, for example, immediately after the ready-to-win performance, or when the time elapses from the end of the continuous announcement performance to the next variable display of the performance pattern, continuously implements the new continuous announcement performance without regulation. Needless to say, even when there is a high expectation for winning in the holding memory before the judgment of winning after the end of the continuous announcement performance, the new continuous announcement performance is continuously performed without regulation. According to the latter, since it is possible to show the new and old consecutive announcement effects as if they are connected, it is possible to show that the player has a high degree of expectation. Therefore, it is possible to make the continuous advance notice performance a sharp performance, enhance the performance effect, and realize a pinball game machine full of interest.

1 is a front view of a pinball game machine to which the present invention is applied; FIG. It is a front view of a game board used in the pinball game machine. It is a rear view of the pinball game machine. It is an electric block diagram of the pinball game machine. It is an explanatory diagram relating to game specifications of the pinball game machine. It is a flow chart showing the control contents of the "starting process" executed by the main controller of the pinball game machine. 4 is a first flow chart showing the control contents of "interrupt processing" executed by the main control device; 4 is a second flow chart showing the contents of control of "interrupt processing" executed by the main control device; 4 is a flow chart showing the control contents of an "input determination process" executed in the "interrupt process"; It is a flow chart showing the control content of the "special figure entering ball confirmation process" that is executed in the "input determination process". It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "appropriateness determination process" performed in the said "interruption process." It is the 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure right/wrong determination process" performed in said "right/wrong determination process." It is the second flow chart showing the control contents of the "special figure right or wrong determination process" executed in the "right or wrong determination process". It is the 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure right/wrong determination process" performed in said "right/wrong determination process." It is the 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure right or wrong determination process" performed in the said "right or wrong determination process". It is the 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure right or wrong determination process" performed in said "right or wrong determination process". It is the 1st example of a display which shows the display mode of the production|presentation implemented by the said pinball game machine. It is a flow chart showing the control content of the "continuous notice effect setting process" executed by the sub-control device of the pinball game machine. It is a flow chart showing the control content of the "continuous advance notice effect control process" executed by the sub-control device. [20-1] is a first time chart regarding the notice effect, and [20-2] is the first effect display mode regarding the notice effect. is shown. 21-1 is an explanatory diagram of the advance notice effect, and [21-1] shows a second time chart relating to the notice effect, and [21-2] shows a second effect display mode related to the notice effect. 22-1 is an explanatory diagram of the advance notice effect, and [22-1] shows a third time chart relating to the notice effect, and [22-2] shows a third effect display mode related to the notice effect. It is an explanatory diagram of the aforementioned advance notice effect, [23-1] shows a fourth time chart relating to the aforementioned notice effect, and [23-2] shows a fourth effect display mode related to the aforementioned notice effect. It is an explanatory diagram of the aforementioned advance notice effect, [24-1] shows a fifth time chart relating to the notice effect, and [24-2] shows a fifth effect display mode related to the notice effect. 25-1 is an explanatory diagram of the previous notice effect, wherein [25-1] shows a sixth time chart relating to the previous notice effect, and [25-2] shows a sixth effect display mode relating to the previous notice effect. 26-1 is an explanatory diagram of the advance notice effect, and [26-1] shows a seventh time chart relating to the notice effect, and [26-2] shows a seventh effect display mode related to the notice effect. 27-1 is an explanatory diagram of the advance notice effect, and [27-1] shows an eighth time chart relating to the notice effect, and [27-2] shows an eighth effect display mode related to the notice effect. It is an explanatory diagram of the aforementioned advance notice effect, [28-1] shows a ninth time chart relating to the aforementioned notice effect, and [28-2] shows a ninth effect display mode related to the aforementioned notice effect. It is an explanatory diagram of the aforementioned advance notice effect, [29-1] shows a tenth time chart relating to the notice effect, and [29-2] shows a tenth effect display mode related to the notice effect. It is an explanatory diagram of the aforementioned advance notice effect, [30-1] shows an eleventh time chart relating to the notice effect, and [30-2] shows an eleventh effect display mode related to the notice effect.

[First embodiment]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A pinball game machine (pachinko machine 1) of an embodiment that provides the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the external configuration of a pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described.

(1. Outline configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine that can be played by a player, and is installed in a gaming facility.

(1-1. Front configuration of pachinko machine 1)
The pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 fitted with a plate glass 110 and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101, 101 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. be. The front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18. A predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and operated clockwise to open the inner frame 30. None, front frame 11 can be opened by counterclockwise operation.
Behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11, the game board 2 (see FIG. 2) held by the inner frame 30 is provided.

Speakers 112, 112 are installed on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, respectively. In addition, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, as well as LEDs for informing abnormalities in the game.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed on the lower half of the front frame 11. - 特許庁A shooting handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 13. By operating the shooting handle 14 clockwise, the shooting device is activated, and game balls supplied from the upper tray 12 are directed toward the game board 2. fired. Prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 12.例文帳に追加
The lower tray 13 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be transferred to another box (dollar box) provided in the game facility by operating a ball removing lever.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing prepaid cards. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball lending switch 171, a settlement switch 172 and a settlement display of a settlement display device 170 (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the upper tray 12. FIG. At the central position of the upper plate 12, a performance button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are installed so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

(1-2. Configuration of game board of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 . In addition, a center case 200 is attached to a position near the center of the game area. As a result, the game area 20 has a left game area 20L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with less than a predetermined firing power, and a right game area 20L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with a predetermined firing power or more. It is divided into a game area 20R. A large number of game nails and the like are planted in the game area 20 .

In the center case 200, an LCD panel of a production pattern display device 47 (not shown in its entirety) is arranged. The center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, like well-known ones.

A game ball can always enter the center case 200 at the position directly below the center in the left-right direction, and the first special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as the first special symbol) due to the entrance is determined. The first special figure starting port 23 is arranged. When the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as reserved storage of the first special figure.

In addition, a general winning opening 27 is arranged at a position on the downstream side of the first special figure starting opening 23, and a first big winning opening 25 is further arranged downstream thereof. The general prize winning port 27 is a prize winning port in which balls can be entered at all times. The first big prize winning port 25 is provided so as to be openable and closable by an opening/closing plate of a special electric accessory, and is a prize winning port that can be opened in a predetermined opening mode in a round game of a big hit game.

The entry ball into the first special figure starting port 23 arranged in this manner is mainly aimed by causing the game ball to flow down to the left game area 20L by the "left hitting game". On the other hand, the entry of the ball into the first big winning hole 25 opened in the jackpot game is aimed mainly by causing the game ball to flow down to the right game area 20R by the "right hitting game" according to the game state described later.

In addition, in the left game area 20L, a plurality of (three) general prize winning openings 27 that can always enter a ball are arranged at the left diagonally lower position of the center case 200 and the left side position of the first special figure start opening 23. It is

In the right game area 20R, a normal pattern operation opening 21 is arranged at the right lateral position of the center case 200. - 特許庁The normal pattern operation port 21 is a gate through which a game ball can pass through, and due to the passage of the normal pattern (hereinafter also simply referred to as a normal pattern), determination is made. When a game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 21, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as reserved memory for the normal pattern.

In addition, in the right game area 20R, a normal electric accessory 22 (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal electric accessory) is arranged downstream of the normal pattern operation port 21. As shown in FIG. The general electric accessory 22 is provided with a pair of left and right wings that can be opened and closed, and is usually a ball entry device that makes it difficult to enter a game ball. And, when it is won by the judgment of the normal figure, the wings are opened in a predetermined open mode, and the ball can be entered.

And the general electric accessory 22 has a second special figure start port 24 inside. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured so that only the game ball that has entered the general electric accessory 22 can enter. The second special figure start opening 24 is a prize winning opening in which the winning judgment of the second special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as the second special figure) is executed due to the entry of a ball into this. When the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure pending memory.

Further, in the right game area 20R, a second big winning opening 26 that is opened and closed by the opening/closing plate of the special electric role is arranged downstream of the general electric role 22. FIG. The second big winning opening 26 is a winning opening that can be opened in a small winning game.

The ball entering the normal figure operation opening 21, the general electric accessory 22, the second special figure start opening 24 and the second big winning opening 26 arranged in this way is mainly a game ball by "right-handed game". Aim by flowing down to the right game area 20R.

In the game area 20, an out hole 203 is provided at the bottom of the board directly below the first big winning hole 25 to take in the game balls that have flowed down to the bottom of the game area 20 without entering various winning holes. ing.

The game board 2 has a first special figure display device 281 and a second special figure display device 283 consisting of a 7-segment display, and four LED indicators in the area outside the outer rail 201 at the lower right end. A first special figure reservation number display device 282 and a second special figure reservation number display device 284 are arranged. Also, in the same area, a normal symbol display device 285 and a normal symbol reserved number display device 286 consisting of a plurality of LED indicators are arranged.

(1-3. Configuration of back side of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 3 shows the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The back side of the pachinko machine 1 accommodates an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2. As shown in FIG. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is hinged to the outer frame 10 at the upper and lower positions of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3), and is installed so as to be openable and closable. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball enters the winning slot of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are sent from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 to the upper plate 12 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball downflow passage. paid out to In addition, the payout unit 33 for paying out prize balls also pays out rental balls paid out by operating the ball lending switch 171 .

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, a performance symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power board 45 are provided. A main control device 40 , a sub-integrated control device 42 , and a performance symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2 , and a payout control device 41 , a launch control device 44 , and a power board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30 . Although the firing control device 44 is not drawn in FIG. 3, it is provided behind the payout control device 41 .

The main controller 40 is provided with an RWM clear switch and a setting key switch. The RWM clear switch is mainly operated when game information and the like stored in the RWM built in the main control device 40 are cleared. Incidentally, the RWM clear switch may be arranged on the payout control device 41 or the power board 45 .

Main controller 40 is equipped with a performance display consisting of four 7-segment LED indicators. By providing the performance display device on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 can arrange the performance display device at a position invisible to the player during the game.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp that lights an LED when the main control device 40 determines that fraud has occurred, and notifies an employee or the like of the amusement facility that fraud has occurred. there is

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an external connection terminal plate 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31. The external connection terminal plate 38 transmits signals indicating game states and game results to the hall computer 500 (see FIG. 4). Sent. Conventionally, the external connection terminal boards for transmitting signals to the hall computer 500 consisted of board terminals (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer 500) and frame side terminals (outer frame 10 terminals). , front frame 11, and terminals for outputting signals output from the inner frame 30 to the hall computer 500) are used. A signal indicating the state and game result is transmitted to the hall computer 500 .

(2. Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 comprises a main control device 40 for controlling game progress and the like, and a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, a performance symbol control device 43, and a launch control device 44 as sub-control devices. be. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the performance pattern control device 43 are all provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are controlled by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and subroutines stored in the ROM is started in response to an interrupt signal with a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 also has a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.
In this embodiment, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

(2-1. Main controller 40)
As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a main controller 40 that controls games. The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 or a test firing tester (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38 . An output signal from the main controller 40 is sent to the hall computer 500 or the test firing test apparatus via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38 .

The main controller 40 includes a glass frame open switch 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530, and the inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3). ) is open or not, an inner frame open switch 502 is connected. The glass frame open switch 501 and the inner frame open switch 502 output respective detection signals to the main controller 40 . In FIG. 4, "switch" is written as "SW".

In addition, the main controller 40 includes a first special figure starting port switch 503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 (see FIG. 2) via the game board relay terminal plate 531, a second special 2nd special figure starting port switch 504 for detecting the ball entering the figure starting port 24 (see FIG. 2), the normal symbol operating switch 505 for detecting the ball entering the normal figure operating port 21 (see FIG. 2), the first A first count switch 506 that counts the number of balls entering the big prize opening 25 (see FIG. 2), a second count switch 507 that counts the number of balls entering the second big prize opening 26 (see FIG. 2), and a general prize. A general winning hole switch 508 for detecting a ball entering the hole 27 (see FIG. 2) and an out hole switch 509 for detecting a game ball taken into the out hole 203 are connected. And these 1st special figure starting opening switch 503, 2nd special figure starting opening switch 504, normal symbol operation switch 505, 1st count switch 506, 2nd count switch 507, general winning opening switch 508 and out opening switch 509 , and outputs respective detection signals to the main controller 40 .

Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected to the first big prize winning opening solenoid 510 via the game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving this, it controls the opening and closing of the first big winning prize opening 25 (see FIG. 2). . Furthermore, the main controller 40 is connected to the second big prize winning opening solenoid 511 through the game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving this, controls the opening and closing of the second big winning prize opening 26 (see FIG. 2). conduct. Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected to a general electrical accessory solenoid 512 via a game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving this, controls the opening and closing of the general electrical accessory 22 (see FIG. 2). In addition, "solenoid" is described as "SOL" in FIG.

The main controller 40 operates according to the installed program. Then, the main control device 40 generates various commands relating to the progress of the game based on various detection signals and the like, and outputs the commands to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 . Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533 1st special figure display device 281, 1st special figure reservation number display device 282, 2nd special figure display device 283, 2nd special The display control of the figure reserved number display device 284, the normal symbol display device 285 and the normal symbol reserved number display device 286 is performed.

The MPU (Micro Processing Unit) mounted on the main controller 40 mainly includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a counter circuit, a timer circuit, and a random number circuit. Each of the CPU, ROM, RAM, counter circuit, timer circuit, and random number circuit is connected via an internal bus, and the internal bus is connected to various switches and various devices provided in the pachinko machine 1 via an external bus interface. communicatively connected to

(2-2. Payout control device 41)
Next, the payout control device 41 will be explained. The payout control device 41 is connected to the main control device 40 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. The dispensing control device 41 is connected to the glass frame opening switch 501 and the inner frame opening switch 502 via the dispensing relay terminal plate 534 and the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 . Then, the payout control device 41 transmits information on prize balls, information on the open/close state of the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30, etc. to the hall computer 500 or a test firing test device (not shown) via the external connection terminal plate 38. . Also, the payout control device 41 transmits a firing stop signal for stopping the firing of game balls to the firing control device 44 as necessary.

In addition, the payout control device 41 is connected via a back wiring relay terminal plate 530 to a ball cutoff switch 520 for detecting that the ball tank 31 (see FIG. 3) is empty. The ball cut-off switch 520 outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41 when it detects that the ball tank 31 has become empty.

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

The payout control device 41 stops the payout motor 521 when a detection signal is input from the ball-out switch 520 and when a detection signal is input from the full switch 523 . As a result, the payout operation of the prize balls by the payout unit 33 is stopped. The ball-out switch 520 continues to output the detection signal until the ball-out state is resolved, and the full switch 523 continues to output the detection signal until the lower tray 13 is released from the full state. Then, the payout control device 41 restarts the drive of the payout motor 521 when the input of the detection signal from the ball-out switch 520 and the full switch 523 is stopped.

When the present invention is applied to an enclosed game machine or the like in which game balls enclosed in the machine are circulated to play a game, the main control device 40 is connected to the payout control device 41 (in the case of an enclosed game machine, the game ball (preferably referred to as a frame control device since no payout is performed). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be less likely to be cheated.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the settlement display device 170 through the CR unit terminal board 535 so as to be capable of two-way communication. A ball lending switch 171 and a settlement switch 172 operated by the player are connected to the settlement display device 170 . The ball lending switch 171 is a switch operated when the player requests the lending of game balls, and the settlement switch 172 is a switch operated when the player requests settlement.

The ball lending switch 171 outputs a lending request operation signal upon detection of an operation by a player. The lending request signal output by the ball lending switch 171 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, and the lending request signal is sent to the payout control device 41 from the CR unit CR. When the payout control device 41 receives a lending request signal from the CR unit CR, it drives the payout motor 521 to pay out game balls and controls the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR.

The settlement switch 172 outputs an operation signal requesting settlement upon detection of an operation by a player. The settlement request signal output by the settlement switch 172 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, and the CR unit CR manages the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR in accordance with the settlement request signal. Controls balance display.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp, which is an LED that lights up when it is determined that the frequency of balls entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal. When the payout control device 41 receives a fraudulent command from the main controller 40, it can notify an employee of the gaming facility that there is a possibility of fraud by turning on a fraud notification lamp.

(2-3. Sub-integrated control device 42 and production pattern control device 43)
The sub-integrated control device 42 is connected to the main control device 40 via the effect relay terminal board 532 and enables communication from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 . Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs effect control based on commands received from the main control device 40 . The effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 . The effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 respectively input respective detection signals by operation to the sub-integrated control device 42 .

The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the output of sound by driving the speaker 112 and controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and lamps including the frame-side decoration lamp 113 . Furthermore, the sub-integrated control device 42 is provided with a volume control switch for adjusting the volume output from the speaker 112 . The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the volume output from the speaker 112 based on the operation signal input from the volume control switch.

The performance symbol control device 43 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The sub-integrated control device 42 transmits to the performance symbol control device 43 commands relating to the performance of displaying a character or the like and the display mode of the pseudo symbols of special symbols. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 43 displays a pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 47 .

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs error notification by the speaker 112, the frame-side decoration lamp 113, and the effect pattern display device 47 when it is determined that the frequency of entering the general winning hole 27 is abnormal.

(2-4. Launch control device 44)
The launch control device 44 is connected to the payout control device 41 and allows communication from the payout control device 41 to the launch control device 44 . The shooting control device 44 controls the shooting motor 526 based on commands sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 and rotation signals of the shooting handle 14 to shoot and stop shooting game balls.

Also connected to the shooting control device 44 are a shooting stop switch 524 provided on the shooting handle 14 and a touch switch 525 for detecting that the shooting handle 14 is in contact with the player. The touch switch 525 inputs a detection signal to the launch control device 44 when detecting contact of the launch handle 14 by the player. Then, the shooting control device 44 shoots the game ball when the detection signal is input from the touch switch 525 . On the other hand, the firing stop switch 524 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 44 when operated by the player. When the detection signal is input from the firing stop switch 524 , the shooting control device 44 stops shooting the game ball even if the detection signal is input from the touch switch 525 .

(2-5. Power supply board 45)
Although not shown, the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit, a power receiving circuit, a power failure detection circuit, and a backup power supply circuit. The power supply circuit converts an AC voltage supplied from an AC power supply (main power supply AC 24 V) provided outside to generate a DC voltage. The power receiving circuit is provided with a power switch, and the power circuit is connected to an AC power supply via the power receiving circuit. When the power switch is turned on, the power supply circuit is connected to the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC 24V is supplied to the power supply circuit. The power supply circuit supplies necessary DC voltages to various controllers, actuators, and the like.

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

In addition, in the present embodiment, the power failure detection circuit has been described as an example of transmitting a power failure detection signal to the main controller 40 and the payout controller 41, but it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the power failure detection circuit transmits a power failure detection signal to only one of the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41, from the main control device 40 to the payout control device 41, or from the payout control device 41 to the main control device 40 may be configured to transmit a command for power failure.

The backup power supply circuit is composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply circuit charges the power of DC 5V generated while the power supply circuit supplies power from the AC power supply, and in the event of a power failure, the backup power supply (DC 5V) is the RWM of the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41. supply to RWM, etc.

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

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

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

(3-1. Basic game)
The pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) relating to determination of success or failure of a normal pattern when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 21, and performs determination of success or failure based on the extracted random values. Based on the result of this winning/failure determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 285, and performs final display after a predetermined period of time.

Then, if the result of the determination of whether or not the normal figure is a hit, the pachinko machine 1 opens the general electric accessory 22 and allows the ball to enter the second special figure start port 24. - 特許庁The opening time and the number of opening times of the general electric accessory 22 are, for example, 1.0 seconds × 1 time in the normal state, and 3.0 seconds × 1 time in the game state advantageous to the player (time saving game state described later). set.

When a game ball enters the first special figure start hole 23, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) relating to the determination of whether or not the first special figure is won. A predetermined number of data are stored as pending storage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 judges whether the game is a big hit or a loss based on the reserved random number value. Based on the result of this judgment, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 281, and performs the fixed display after the lapse of a predetermined time. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of a pseudo effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 17) corresponding to the first special symbol on the effect symbol display device 47, and performs a fixed display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Similarly, the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the second special figure start hole 24, extracts multiple types of random numbers (numerical data) related to the determination of whether the second special figure A predetermined number is stored as reserved storage of 2 special figures. Then, the pachinko machine 1 performs a win/loss determination based on the reserved and stored random number value of the second special figure, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Based on this determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the second special figure on the second special figure display device 283, and performs the fixed display of the second special figure after the lapse of a predetermined time. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo performance symbol 700 corresponding to the second special symbol on the performance symbol display device 47, and performs the fixed display after the lapse of a predetermined time.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the determination of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit according to the confirmed display mode of the first special figure or the second special figure, a big win game is carried out. In this jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the first big winning hole 25 . Specifically, the pachinko machine 1, when a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed after starting to open the first big winning hole 25, or after starting to open the first big winning hole 25 A round game is performed a predetermined number of times, in which a series of actions such as closing the first big winning port 25 is performed when the number of entered game balls reaches a specified winning number (9 in this embodiment). For example, the jackpot game is a configuration in which 10 rounds of round games are performed to open the first big winning hole 25 in a predetermined opening mode. The pachinko machine 1 performs a game aiming at the first big winning hole 25 by a right-handed game in a jackpot game.

The pachinko machine 1 executes a small winning game if the result of the second special symbol win/loss determination is a small winning according to the confirmed display mode of the second special symbol. In this small winning game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second big winning hole 26 . In the small winning game, for example, an opening action of opening the second big winning hole 26 for 1.600 seconds is executed once. The pachinko machine 1 performs a game aiming at the second big winning hole 26 by a right-handed game in a small winning game.

(3-2. Effect display)
In the pachinko machine 1, the variable display and fixed display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed small in the corners of the game board 2.例文帳に追加Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a "special figure success/failure determination effect" by a pseudo-feature pattern 700 corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure in the production figure display device 47 provided in the center of the game area 20, The result of the success/failure determination is notified to the player through the success/failure determination performance. A pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of three pseudo performance patterns 700 in a special figure win/loss determination performance, and if the result of win/fail determination is a big win, the three pseudo performance patterns 700 are stopped and displayed as the same symbols. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 performs a ready-to-win performance in which the two pseudo performance patterns 700 are stopped at the same symbol and the remaining one pseudo performance pattern 700 is variably displayed in the special figure success/failure determination performance. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of a big hit in the game.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured to preferentially carry out the winning judgment of the second special figure over the winning judgment of the first special figure. For example, even if there is a pending memory of the first special symbol, if the pending memory of the second special symbol is stored due to the ball entering the second special symbol starting port 24, the second special symbol will be stored before the first special symbol. 2 Appropriate determination of pending storage of special figure is carried out. In this case, the fluctuation of the second special figure is preferentially carried out also for the fluctuation of the special figure and the pseudo production design. It should be noted that, in carrying out the present invention, it is not necessary to be a game configuration in which the second special figure is preferentially determined, and the first special figure and the second special figure may be a game configuration of simultaneous fluctuation.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 confirms the contents of the reserved memory of the first special figure and the contents of the reserved memory of the first special figure before the suitability determination of the first special figure and the suitability of the second special figure (read-ahead). prefetch judgment to be performed. In this case, in the look-ahead determination, the fluctuation display of the reserved memory of the object indicates the possibility of reach or a big hit. Then, the pachinko machine 1 provides a "notice effect" indicating that the result of the winning/failure determination may result in winning before the pseudo effect pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed as an effect to increase the player's expectation of a big win. ” can be implemented. For example, the advance notice effect is, in the special symbol suitability determination effect by the effect symbol display device 47, the variable display in a predetermined effect mode over multiple times of the variable display of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is possible to implement a "continuous advance notice effect" that is performed continuously.

For example, when there is a possibility that the three ahead reserved memories will be a big hit according to the look-ahead judgment, the continuous notice effect is the same as a predetermined production mode until the variable display of the reserved memory that is the target of the look-ahead judgment is started. It is conceivable to continuously perform variable display using a background image. In addition, in the continuous advance notice effect, the higher the number of continuous variable displays, the higher the advance notice reliability.

Incidentally, the pachinko machine 1 does not necessarily win the prize even if the result of the winning/failure determination in the continuous notice performance suggests that there is a possibility of winning, and there are cases where the notice is false.

On the other hand, in the continuous notice effect, if the normal losing pattern is confirmed and displayed without the reach effect in the final variable display of the series of continuous notice effects, a new continuous notice effect will start immediately after that. , the player may misunderstand that the previous continuous announcement effect is being continued. Therefore, the Pachinko machine 1 is designed to restrict the execution of a new continuous advance notice performance immediately after the final round of the series of continuous notice performances.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is designed to release the regulation when predetermined conditions are established even immediately after the final round of a series of continuous advance notice performances, so that new continuous notice performances can be continuously executed. ing.

(3-3. Game state)
Next, game states used in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is roughly divided into two game states, a game state in which the first big prize winning port 25 is closed and a game state in which the first big prize winning port 25 is open. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 has a game state of a normal game, a probability variable game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and a time-saving game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. is included.

The normal game is a game state in which the probability of a big hit is set low in the success/failure determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the after-mentioned general electric support function is not provided. The pachinko machine 1 performs a game aiming at the first special figure starting port 23 by a left-handed game in a normal game state.

The probability variation game is a gaming state in which the probability of a big hit in the success/failure determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to a higher probability than the normal game. The variable probability game is a game that can be shifted through a big win game according to the big win pattern (or the kind of the big win game based on the big win pattern) determined when judging the success or failure causing the big win game after the end of the big win game. In the probability variation game, the number of fluctuations of the special symbols that did not become a big hit continuously due to the success or failure determination of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the game reaches a predetermined continuous number (for example, 100 times) It is a configuration that shifts to the normal game by satisfying the end condition such as. The pachinko machine 1 performs a right-handed game in a variable probability game state.

The time-saving game has a time-saving function that shortens the average fluctuation time of the special figure in the judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the probability of winning at the time of the judgment of the general figure is high, and the variation of the general figure This is a game state in which a general electricity support function is provided in which the time is shortened and the opening time of the general electricity accessory 22 is extended.

The pachinko machine 1 has a plurality of types of time-saving games. One of them is a time-saving game (also referred to as a time-saving game) that can be shifted through a big-hit game after the end of the big-hit game. The pachinko machine 1 is configured so as to always shift to "a time-saving game" after the end of the jackpot game. For example, the pachinko machine 1 may be configured to shift to a probability variable game and a time saving game after the jackpot game ends.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1, in the type of time-saving game, variation (small hit Variation or loss variation) reaches a preset predetermined number of times (also referred to as the number of times the privilege has been reached, for example, 900 times), a special time-saving game that can be transferred from the normal game without going through the jackpot game (also called b time-saving game ). In this case, when shifting to the variable probability game after the end of the big hit game, the number of fluctuations in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not result in a continuous big win after the duration of the relevant probability variable game is counted.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is a type of time-saving game, in a normal game, a predetermined predetermined losing pattern is determined at the time of determining whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol A time-saving game (also called c time-saving game) that can be transferred from the game is provided.

In any of these time-saving games, the number of fluctuations of special figures that did not become a big hit continuously due to the success or failure determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is a predetermined number of times of continuation (for example, 100 times, 500 times, etc.) is satisfied, the normal game is started.

It should be noted that the time-saving game, depending on the game configuration, the average fluctuation time of the special figure may not be shortened and only the general electric support function may be provided. In particular, in the case of a structure that gives time reduction without going through a big hit game such as "b time saving game" or "c time saving game", it is not permitted by the rules to shift the winning probability to a high probability without going through a big hit game. , In the case of a configuration having such a time saving, it is necessary to configure a time saving game state without shifting the normal figure winning probability to a high probability. From this, you may simply call what makes it easy to win prizes to general electric accessories as a time-saving game. The pachinko machine 1 performs a game aiming at a general electric accessory 22 (second special figure starting port 24) by a right-handed game in a time-saving game state.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 having the normal game, the variable probability game, and the short-time game, immediately after the end of the jackpot game, the game state is the variable probability/short-time game state (high probability/short-time) consisting of the variable probability and the short time, or It can be shifted to either normal probability/time saving gaming state (low probability/time saving). That is, immediately after the end of the jackpot game, the time-saving game state is always set for a predetermined period. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to shift to a bonus time-saving game when the fluctuation of the first special figure and the second special figure in which the first special figure and the second special figure do not become a big hit in succession reaches the number of times of the bonus time-saving arrival times when shifting to the normal game state.

(4. Game Specifications of Pachinko Machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 1 is configured so that the winning probabilities of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed according to the set value. For example, the jackpot probability in the normal game state with the setting value 1 is set to 1/219 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, 1/214 for the setting value 2, and 1/209 for the setting value 3. A setting value of 4 is set to 1/204, a setting value of 5 is set to 1/199, and a setting value of 6 is set to 1/194. The jackpot probability in the variable probability gaming state is set to 1/20 in common for all of the set values 1 to 6 regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability of the probability variable gaming state is common to all of the set values 1 to 6, but is not limited to this, and may be different for each set value.

The pachinko machine 1 is not judged to be a small hit in the winning or not judging of the first special figure. On the other hand, the winning probability of the second special figure is set to 175/209 regardless of the normal game state, the variable probability game state, and the set value. Not limited to this, the winning probability of the small hit may be different for each of the normal game state, the variable probability game state, and the set value.

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the normal pattern is constant regardless of the set value. The winning probability of the normal pattern is set to 1/6 in the normal state, and is set to 5/6 in the variable probability game state or the time reduction game state.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability variable entry rate to shift to the probability variable game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to 60% for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, the continuation of the variable probability gaming state is set to 100 times. In this setting, the variable probability game state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In the pachinko machine 1, the time-saving entry rate for shifting to the time-saving game (a time-saving game) state after the end of the jackpot game is set to 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. In addition, the continuation of the time-saving game state that shifts after the end of the big hit game is set to 100 times of the fluctuation display times of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game. Furthermore, the continuation of the time-saving game state, which shifts by the number of times of fluctuation display of the first special figure and the second special figure in the non-probability variable game (low probability) state after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of times of the bonus time-saving arrival, is the end of the jackpot game. This is continued until the number of variable display times of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 500 later.

In the pachinko machine 1, a big win game is carried out at the first big winning hole 25 when a big win of the first special symbol or the second special symbol occurs. In the jackpot game, a 10R jackpot game is selected in which 10 rounds of round games for opening the first jackpot 25 are performed. In each round, the first big winning hole 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or until the number of balls entering the first big winning hole 25 reaches the specified number of nine.

In the pachinko machine 1, a small winning game is carried out at a second big winning opening 26 when a second special prize small winning occurs. In the small winning game, the second big winning opening 26 is opened once over 1.600 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1, in the non-time-saving game state (normal), the general electric accessory 22 is released once for 1.0 seconds. In addition, when the general figure is won in the time-saving game state, the general electric accessory 22 is released once for 3.0 seconds. In this way, the open time of the general electric accessory 22 is a configuration in which the open time is changed according to the time saving game state and the non-time saving game state.

Next, prize balls will be described. The number of prize balls of the first special figure starting port 23 is set to three per one entering ball. The prize ball of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to one per one entering ball. The number of prize balls in the first big prize hole 25 is set to 10 for each entry ball. The number of prize balls in the second big prize opening 26 is set to 10 per one entering ball. The number of winning balls in the general winning hole 27 is set to 10 per one winning ball.

(5. Startup processing)
Next, the "startup process" executed by main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The "startup process" is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 6, main controller 40 sets the stack pointer to the stack address as the first process of the "startup process" (process S1). Subsequently, the main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table to the corresponding register (process S2) and sets the internal register (process S3). space), it is used to specify the start address of an interrupt processing program, which will be described later.

Next, main controller 40 reads the register of the input port (process S4) and determines whether or not the power failure stop signal is OFF (process S5). If the power failure detection signal remains ON and the determination is negative (process S5: No), main controller 40 determines that the voltage supplied from power supply board 45 has not reached the predetermined voltage. In this case, main controller 40 returns to process S4 and repeats process S4 and process S5 until the power failure stop signal is turned OFF.

On the other hand, if the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF and the determination is affirmative (process S5: Yes), the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 is equal to or higher than the predetermined voltage, and the voltage is stably supplied. It is determined that the state is reached, and writing to the RWM is permitted (process S6).

After processing S6, main controller 40 executes an initial setting process (processing S7). This initial setting process (process S7) mainly sets the transition mode. Thereafter, main controller 40 prohibits interrupts (process S8) and saves registers (process S9). Further, main controller 40 executes a game performance calculation process for calculating game performance such as a base value (process S10). In other words, main controller 40 performs calculations related to game performance outside the RWM area.

After processing S10, main controller 40 executes register restoration (processing S11), permits interrupts (processing S12), and returns to processing S8. In this manner, main controller 40 repeatedly executes processing S8 to processing S12 in the activation process. On the other hand, main controller 40 periodically (for example, 4m process S period ) to run.

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, "interrupt processing" executed by main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, main controller 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed in the "interrupt process" (process S21). In processing S21, the main controller 40 sets various timers provided in the main controller 40 and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After the process S21, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the transition mode to which the pachinko machine 1 shifts after power-on is the "game stop mode" (process S22). As a result, if it is in the "game stop mode" (process S22: Yes), it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which the game cannot be started and is in a state of waiting for the power switch to be turned off. . Therefore, in this case, main controller 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the "startup process" (see FIG. 6).

On the other hand, if it is not the "game stop mode" in the process S22 but a negative determination (process S22: No), the main controller 40 executes a timer update process for updating various timers provided in the main controller 40. (Processing S23). Subsequently, main controller 40 executes an input determination process (process S24), which is a process related to the entry of game balls into various starting holes and various winning holes. Details of the input determination process (process S24) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the process S24, the main controller 40 executes a win/fail determination process (process S25), which is a process related to win/fail determination and a big hit game. Details of the success/failure determination process (process S25) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S25, the main controller 40 executes a game state setting process (process S26) for transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer 500 when the game state has changed. In the process S26, the main controller 40, for example, after the jackpot game (special game) or the winning game (universal game) in the above-described win/fail determination process (process S25), a signal to the hall computer 500 after a predetermined time elapses. to send.

Incidentally, when the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test-fire test device (not shown), the main controller 40 transmits a test signal indicating that the game state has changed to the test-fire test device in step S26.

After processing S26, main controller 40 performs error monitoring processing (processing S27) for monitoring whether or not an error has occurred. The errors monitored by the main controller 40 in the error monitoring process (process S27) include open errors indicating that the front frame 11 and inner frame 30 are open, and abnormal radio waves detected by a radio wave sensor (not shown). A radio wave error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected, a vibration error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), and the like are exemplified.

After the process S27, the main controller 40 executes a prize ball command transmission process (process S28) for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control device 41. FIG. Then, the payout control device 41, based on the received ball command, executes the payout of the prize balls set for each of the various starting openings or the various winning openings in which the balls have entered.

After processing S28, the main controller 40 creates image data, sound data, etc. according to the content of the game during execution, and executes performance data output processing (processing S29) for outputting to the sub-integrated control device 42. FIG. Further, the main control device 40, when detecting the occurrence of an error in the above-described error monitoring process (processing S27), depending on the content of the detected error, the error display in the effect symbol display device 47, the frame side decoration lamp 113 lighting or blinking, and error notification such as voice output from the speaker 112 is performed as appropriate.

After processing S29, main controller 40 executes external output processing (processing S30) to hall computer 500 via external connection terminal board . In the process S30, the main controller 40, based on the processing contents of the above-described winning/failure determination process (process S25), the first big winning opening solenoid 510, the second big winning opening solenoid 511, and the general electric accessory solenoid 512. to hall computer 500 . Further, in process S30, main controller 40 transmits a security signal to hall computer 500 when an error is detected in the error monitoring process (process S27). In addition, when the pachinko machine 1 is connected to the test-firing test device, the main controller 40, in processing S30, generates data relating to the first grand prize-winning solenoid 510, the second grand prize-winning solenoid 511, and the general electrical role solenoid 512. and security signals to the test-firing equipment.

After the process S30, as shown in FIG. 8, the main controller 40 saves the data in the register (process S31) and executes the performance display data creation process (process S32). In process S32, the main controller 40 displays the calculation result of the calculation process for performance display (process S10) executed outside the RWM area in the "startup process" (see FIG. 6) and the test result of the test firing test to the performance display device. Create data for display. After processing S32, main controller 40 executes register restoration (processing S33).

After processing S33, main controller 40 executes segment data creation processing (processing S34). In process S34, main controller 40 prepares to display the data created in process S32 on the performance display device by displaying commons of various LEDs (display areas in units of 8 bits related to LED segments) provided in the performance display device. Create segment data for light emission control.

After the processing S34, the main controller 40 displays the game performance and the trial shooting test data on the performance display device as display processing (processing S35) for various display devices. In addition, in the process S35, the main control device 40, depending on the game situation during execution, the first special figure display device 281, the second special figure display device 283, the normal symbol display device 285, the variable display and confirmation of various symbols display, etc. After processing S35, main controller 40 permits an interrupt (processing S36), and returns to "startup processing" (see FIG. 6).

Note that the main controller 40 executes the arithmetic processing for performance display (processing S10) in the “startup processing” (see FIG. 6), whereas the main controller 40 executes the arithmetic processing for performance display (processing S10). Processing is performed by interrupt processing. In this regard, main controller 40 performs the performance display calculation processing (processing S10), which requires a large amount of processing, in the startup processing, thereby prohibiting interrupts (processing S8) before the performance display calculation processing (processing S10) ends. , FIG. 6) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main controller 40 executes the display processing for the performance display device at the same timing as the display processing for the first special figure display device 281 or the like, thereby improving the efficiency of display control.

(7. Input determination processing)
Next, the "input determination process" (process S24) executed in the "interrupt process" (see FIG. 7) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, main controller 40 executes a special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the "input determination process" (process S24). The special figure entering ball confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure starting opening 23 or the second special figure starting opening 24. FIG. The details of the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After processing S101, main controller 40 executes a normal game entry confirmation processing (processing S102). The normal pattern entering ball confirmation process (process S102) is a process executed when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 21. That is, the normal pattern entry ball confirmation process (process S102) extracts a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) when the game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 21, and stores these random numbers as reserved memory for the normal pattern. make it like

After processing S102, main controller 40 executes winning number counting processing (processing S103). The winning number counting process (process S103) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 25, the second big winning hole 26 or the general winning hole 27. FIG. Specifically, in the process S103, the main controller 40, when the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507 or the general winning opening switch 508 detects a game ball, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening 26 or the general winning opening 27.例文帳に追加

After processing S103, main controller 40 executes out count processing (processing S104). The number-of-outs count process (process S104) is a process of totaling the number of outs used for calculating the game performance. Specifically, in the process S104, the main control device 40, the first special figure starting opening switch 503, the second special figure starting opening switch 504, the normal symbol operation switch 505, the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507, When the general winning opening switch 508 and the out opening switch 509 detect game balls, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of outs.

After processing S104, main controller 40 determines whether or not the frequency of ball entry into general winning opening 27 is abnormal (processing S105). Specifically, in processing S105, when the number of game balls entering the general winning hole 27 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) exceeds a specified winning number (for example, 10), the main controller 40 is determined to have been performed. As a result, if the ball-entering frequency is normal and the determination is negative (process S105: No), main controller 40 terminates this process and returns to the "interrupt process" (see FIG. 7).

On the other hand, if the ball-entering frequency is abnormal and the determination is affirmative (process S105: Yes), the main control device 40 transmits an illegality notification command to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S106 ), the process ends. In processing S106, the payout control device 41 that has received the fraudulent notification command from the main controller 40 lights the fraudulent notification lamp provided in the payout control device 41. FIG.

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the fraud notification command from the main control device 40 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decoration lamp 113, outputting sound from the speaker 112, or the like. Further, the performance symbol control device 43, which has received the fraudulent notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42, performs a warning display to the effect that fraud has been done in the performance symbol display device 47. - 特許庁In addition, the error notification by voice output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the error notification is started, and the error notification by the warning display on the production pattern display device 47 and the frame side decoration lamp 113 starts the error notification. It ends after 5 minutes.

(7-1. Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, the "special figure entry confirmation process" (process S101) executed in the "input determination process" (process S24, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The "special figure entry confirmation process" (process S101) extracts and holds and stores a plurality of random numbers of the first special figure according to the entry into the first special figure start port 23, and the second special figure start A plurality of kinds of random numbers of the second special symbols are extracted according to the ball entering the mouth 24 and retained and stored. And it is a process of transmitting various commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 .

As shown in FIG. 10, the "special figure entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the entry into the first special figure entry opening 23 is detected by the first special figure entry opening switch 503 in the process S110. . If the determination is negative (process S110: No), the process proceeds to process S115.

If the determination is affirmative (process S110: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the first special figure reserved storage area in the process S111 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached or) to judge. If the determination is affirmative (process S111: Yes), the process proceeds to process S115.

If it is a negative determination in the process S111 (process S111: No), in the process S112, the first special pattern jackpot determination random number, jackpot pattern determination random number, reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted. . The extracted various random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area. Furthermore, the various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area as the first special figure reserved storage area. In addition, even if the number of reserved storage of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as winning or not random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as if there was a stored number.

Subsequently, the prefetch determination process of the first special figure of the process S113 is executed. In this look-ahead determination process, the random number for determining the jackpot, the random number for determining the jackpot pattern, etc., stored in the temporary storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area, before the hit/or-fail determination of whether or not the jackpot will be achieved is performed. Check if it is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether it is a numerical value that is determined to be a big hit, a numerical value that is determined to be a super reach or a reach, etc., and in the case of a big hit, a variable game, a first time-saving game or a second time-saving game is given. It is confirmed whether or not it is a big hit. Also, in this process, a prefetch command indicating the determination result of the prefetch determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 . After that, in the process S114, a pending storage counter indicating the number of pending storage is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the pending storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It should be noted that the prefetch command is desirably transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, the configuration may be such that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time, regardless of the content of the determination. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 carries out a look-ahead performance suggesting the possibility of a big hit or a ready-to-win in the pending memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 47. - 特許庁

In the following process S115, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting opening switch 504 detects the ball entering the second special figure starting opening 24 or not. If the determination is negative (process S115: No), this process ends and returns to the "input determination process" (see FIG. 9).

If the determination is affirmative (process S115: Yes), in process S116 whether the number of reserved storage of the second special figure stored in the second special figure reserved storage area is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached or) to judge. If the determination is affirmative (process S116: Yes), the process returns.

If it is a negative determination in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for the second special pattern jackpot determination, the jackpot pattern determination random number, the small hit pattern determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern Random numbers for decision etc. are extracted. The extracted various random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area. Furthermore, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area as the second special figure reservation storage area. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored as reserved storage. In addition, even if the number of pending memories of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as winning random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as if there was a stored number.

Subsequently, in the process S118, the second special figure prefetch determination process is executed. In this look-ahead determination process, the random number for determining the jackpot, the random number for determining the jackpot pattern, etc., stored in the temporary storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area, before the hit or failure determination is performed. Check if it is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether it is a numerical value that is determined to be a big hit, a numerical value that is determined to be a super reach or a reach, etc., and in the case of a big hit, a variable game, a first time-saving game or a second time-saving game is given. It is confirmed whether or not it is a big hit. In addition, in this process, a prefetch command indicating the determination result of the prefetch determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 . After that, in the process S119, the pending storage counter indicating the pending storage number is added, and the pending storage number instruction command indicating the added pending storage counter value of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It should be noted that the read-ahead command is desirably configured such that the read-ahead command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 every time, regardless of the determination content. Of course, it may be configured to transmit to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 carries out a pending symbol performance suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or a ready-to-win in the pending symbols of the performance symbol display device 47.例文帳に追加

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), if the number of reserved storage is not full, the extracted random number is stored in a preset temporary storage area, and then the random number stored in the temporary storage area is stored. It is configured to be stored in the subject's reserved storage area. Without being limited to this, if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the temporary memory area and the main reserved memory area, respectively. Furthermore, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24, the extracted random number is stored in a temporary storage area. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved memories is full, and if not full, the random number stored in the temporary memory area may be stored in the reserved memory area of the subject. In this case, if the number of reserved memories is full, the random numbers stored in the temporary memory area are erased.

In addition, in the special figure entering ball confirmation process (process S101), the prefetch determination process prefetches the random number stored in the temporary storage area, but not limited to this, the random number stored in the main reservation storage area You may make it prefetch and determine.

(8. Appropriateness determination processing)
Next, the success/failure determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the main controller 40, as the first process to be executed in the success/failure determination process (process S25), the general figure success/failure determination process which is a process related to the success/failure determination and winning game (universal figure game) of the general figure. (Processing S200) is executed.

Subsequently, the main controller 40 executes a special figure success/failure determination process (process S300), which is a process related to the first special figure or second special figure success/failure determination, small winning game, and big winning game. The details of the special figure propriety determination process (process S300) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

(8-1. Special figure right or wrong determination process)
As shown in FIG. 12, the "special figure win/loss determination process" first checks whether or not the special electric role is not activated in the process S301 to determine whether or not the jackpot game is in progress. If the determination is negative (process S301: No), the process proceeds to "jackpot game process".

If it is an affirmative determination in process S301 (process S301: Yes), it will be determined whether the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure is in fluctuation stop in process S302. If the determination is affirmative (process S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed in the process S303.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S303 (process S303: Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a pending memory of the second special figure in the process S304. If it is an affirmative determination (process S304: Yes), the number of pending memories of the second special figure is subtracted in process S305, and shift processing of pending storage is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the second special figure is subject to the propriety determination.

If it is a negative determination in the processing S304 (processing S304: No), it is determined whether or not there is a pending storage of the first special figure in processing S306. If the determination is affirmative (process S306: Yes), the number of pending memories of the first special figure is subtracted in process S307, and shift processing of the pending storage is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure becomes the target of the propriety determination.

Following the processing S305 or the processing S307, in the processing S310 shown in FIG. 13, the probability variation flag is checked to determine whether the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state of the special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S310: Yes), in process S311, the determination is made by comparing the success/failure determination table at the time of probability variation (high probability) with the jackpot determination random number in the reserved storage that is the target of the success/failure determination.

If it is a negative determination in the processing S310 (processing S310: No), in the processing S312, the normal probability (low probability) success determination table and the jackpot determination random number to be the target of the success determination are compared. make a judgment.

Subsequently, in the process S313, it is determined whether or not the winning determination in the process S311 or the process S312 is a big hit.
If the determination is affirmative (process S313: Yes), in process S314, the big-hit design is determined based on the big-hit design determination random number in the pending memory, which is the target of the success/failure determination.
Subsequently, in step S315, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern in the reserved storage, which is the object of the determination, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the jackpot symbol of the special figure is determined.

After determination of the variation pattern, big hit setting processing is performed in processing S316. In this process, the contents of the big-hit game are set based on the determined big-hit symbols. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, the game state is set to shift to the probability variable game state or to the time reduction game, and the probability variable continuation frequency is set when shifting to the probability variable game state, and the time reduction continuation frequency is set when shifting to the time reduction game state. Furthermore, in this process, the setting of the number of times of benefit time reduction arrival, the setting of the number of fluctuation switching arrivals, the setting of the number of times of benefit time saving continuation, the time setting of the jackpot start production of the jackpot game executed by the production pattern display device 47, the jackpot end production , etc. are set.

Subsequently, in step S317, a process of transmitting the information of the reserved storage after execution of the validity judgment (for example, information indicating the reduction of the reservation storage after execution of the validity judgment) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.
In the following process S318, the symbol variation start control of the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and "jackpot game processing ”. In addition, the variation start command and the design designation command include the variation pattern of the special figure, the determination result of the right or wrong determination of the special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a pattern confirmation command may be sent to instruct the end of the variable time. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S313 (processing S313: No), it is determined in processing S320 whether or not the success or failure determination in the processing S311 or the processing S312 is a small hit. If the determination is affirmative (process S320: Yes), in process S321, a small winning symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the small winning symbol of the second special symbol, which is the target of the success/failure determination.

Subsequently, in the process S322, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure, which is the target of the judgment, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the small winning symbol of the second special figure is selected in advance. Determined from the fluctuation pattern table for fluctuations other than hour.

Then, small hit setting processing is performed in processing S323. In this process, based on the determined small winning pattern, the contents of the small winning game, the setting of the time of the small winning start performance of the small winning game performed by the performance pattern display device 47, the time of the small winning ending performance, etc. Settings are made. After that, the processing S317 and the processing S318 are executed, and the process returns.

If it is a negative determination (processing S320: No) in the processing S320, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a losing determination, so the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined in the processing S325. , In the process S326, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure to be the target of the success/failure determination, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the losing symbol is selected in advance other than at the time of the big hit. Determined from the fluctuation pattern table for fluctuation. Next, in step S327, a loss setting process is performed. After that, the process S317 and the process S318 are executed, and then the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 shown in FIG. 12 (process S302: No), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S330: No), the process proceeds to "jackpot game process".
If it is an affirmative determination (process S330: Yes), in the finalized symbol display process of process S331, control is performed to terminate the variable display of the special figures of the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283. After that, it shifts to the "jackpot game process".

If it is a negative determination in the processing S303 shown in FIG. 12 (processing S303: No), as shown in FIG. determine whether or not If the determination is negative (process S340: No), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".

On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (processing S340: Yes), in processing S341 the first special figure display by the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure confirmation symbol display by the second special figure display device 283 , and transmits a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the confirmation display of the pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

Subsequently, in step S342, it is determined whether or not the symbols of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are a combination that will result in a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (processing S342: Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation gaming state is "1" in processing S343. If the determination is negative (process S343: No), the process proceeds to process S345. If the determination is affirmative (process S343: Yes), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" in process S344.

In processing S345, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving gaming state is "1". If the determination is negative (process S345: No), the process proceeds to process S347. If the determination is affirmative (process S345: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S346.

The time saving flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the time saving game state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the time saving game state is set. On the other hand, when released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is set to a non-time-saving gaming state.

By these processes, the game state regarding the variable probability game and the time saving game during the big hit game is reset to the normal game state.

Next, the operation of the conditional device is started in step S347. In addition, the condition device is operated when the judgment of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit and the big winning pattern is confirmed and displayed to establish the start condition of the big winning game, and the accessory in the big winning game. It is a device necessary for the operation of continuous actuators.

In the subsequent process S348, the accessory continuous operating device is operated. Furthermore, the special electric accessory is operated according to the operation of the accessory continuous operating device. As a result, the big-hit game can be started, and the big-hit game start process is performed in the following process S349.

In the jackpot game start process, a command to start the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (jackpot opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 . After that, it shifts to the "jackpot game process".

If it is a negative determination in the process S342 (process S342: No), as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is a combination of small hits in process S351. If the determination is negative (process S351: No), the process proceeds to process S354. If the determination is affirmative (process S351: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric role product is performed in process S352. In the following process S353, a small hit game start process is performed. In this process, a command for starting a small-hit game and information relating to the small-hit game (small-hit opening time, opening pattern, small-hit ending time, etc.) are sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 .

Next, in step S354, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". If the determination is negative (process S354: No), the process proceeds to process S358. If the determination is affirmative (process S354: Yes), the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after shifting to the time saving game state in the process S355 is counted (counted) by the time saving counter. In this case, the number of fluctuations is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure.

For example, in the present embodiment, the number of continuations of the time saving game state is 100 times or 500 times (special time saving game (b time saving)), and the counting process by the time saving counter sets the count value of the time saving counter to the number of times of continuation "100" It is desirable to perform a process of subtracting "1" from "500" times, or every variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol other than the big hits from "500" times. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations is the process of adding "1" to the count value of the time saving counter from the initial value "0" for each fluctuation other than the first special figure and the second special figure. You can do it.

Next, in the process S356, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the end number (100 times or 500 times) of ending the time saving gaming state. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in step S355 is "0" (in the case of an addition configuration, it is determined whether or not it is 100 or 500). If the determination is negative (process S356: No), the process proceeds to process S358. If it is an affirmative determination (process S356: Yes), a time saving flag will be reset to "0" in process S357. As a result, the time-saving game is terminated, and the game state is shifted to a non-time-saving game state.

In the subsequent process S358, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is low probability. If the determination is negative (process S358: No), the process proceeds to process S367. If the determination is affirmative (process S358: Yes), in process S359, it is determined whether or not the small hit design or the losing design set with the success/failure determination is a time saving design. If the determination is negative (process S359: No), the process proceeds to process S362.

If it is affirmative determination in process S359 (process S359: Yes), it will shift to a time-saving game state. Therefore, in the process S360, the number of continuations (100 times) predetermined according to the time-saving design of the small winning design or the losing design is set in the time-saving counter. Next, in step S361, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, a time-saving game state is provided.

In this case, when the time saving pattern is a small winning pattern, the state is shifted to a time saving game state after the small winning game is finished. On the other hand, when the time-saving design is a losing design, it shifts to the time-saving gaming state after the end of the variation of the special design. Incidentally, the pachinko machine 1 is invalidated even if the time saving pattern is displayed in the time saving game state. That is, the time saving game state is not newly started after the fluctuation ends, but the time saving game state before the fluctuation is continued (counting of the time saving counter is continued).

In the subsequent process S362, a process of counting the number of times of variable display that does not result in a big hit of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the last big hit game is performed by the privilege time saving counter. The count in this case is the sum of the number of variable displays that do not result in a big hit in the first and second special symbols.

For example, the process of counting with the benefit time-saving counter is the process of adding "1" to the count value of the benefit time-saving counter from the initial value "0" for each fluctuation other than the first special figure and the second special figure. It is desirable to Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations other than the big hit is performed by setting the number of reward time reduction arrival times (for example, 900 times) determined in advance after the end of the previous big hit game to the reward time reduction counter as a count value. A process of subtracting "1" from the count value may be performed for each fluctuation other than the big hit of the figure and the second special figure. It should be noted that the bonus time reduction counter is reset (cleared) to the initial value by the occurrence of the jackpot game (see processing S349) or reaching the number of bonus time reduction arrival times in processing S365 described later.

Next, in processing S363, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations other than the big hits of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the number of times of reduction in working hours that gives the reduced working hours gaming state. That is, it is determined whether or not the count value of the benefit time-saving counter counted in the process S362 is the number of times the benefit time-saving has reached (it is determined whether or not it is "0" in the configuration of subtraction). If the determination is negative (process S363: No), the process proceeds to process S367.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S363 (processing S363: Yes), in processing S364, a process of setting the number of continuations (for example, 500 times) of the privilege time-saving gaming state that shifts by reaching the privilege time-saving arrival number is performed. Subsequently, in processing S365, the count value of the benefit time reduction counter is reset to the initial value by reaching the benefit time reduction arrival number.

Next, in step S366, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, the game state is shifted to the bonus time-saving game state by reaching the bonus time-saving arrival times. In addition, in the bonus time-saving game state, the symbol change time associated with the determination of whether the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is shortened, and the time-saving function of the general figure and the open extension function of the general electric accessory 22 are given. . On the other hand, the winning probability of the normal figure is not high.

In this case, when reaching the bonus time-saving arrival frequency is a small hit variation display, the game shifts to the bonus time-saving game state after finishing the small game. On the other hand, in the case of fluctuation display, the arrival at the number of reward time reduction arrival times is shifted to the reward time reduction game state after the end of the fluctuation of the special figure. In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment invalidates the transition to the special time-saving game state even if the number of times of reaching the special time-saving game state is reached. That is, the time saving game state is not newly started after the fluctuation ends, but the time saving game state before the fluctuation is continued (counting of the time saving counter is continued). However, this is an example, and if the number of times the bonus time is reached in the time saving game state is reached, the bonus time saving game is started from there, and when the time saving game is newly started in the time saving game state It is good also as a structure which shifts to. It may be adopted as appropriate when determining the playability.

Subsequently, in processing S367, a state designation command indicating a state such as whether the current game state is a probability variable game state, whether it is a time-saving game state, etc. is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 after the special symbol determination time. . In addition, the timing of transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 is after the special design determination time, but the state designation command is also transmitted at the time of special design fluctuation start and power restoration. may be configured. After that, the process shifts to "special game processing" (process S400, see FIG. 13).

The main controller 40 opens and closes the second big winning port 26 in a predetermined manner in the special game process (process S400) if the result of the winning/failure determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big win or a small win. A control process for a big hit game or a small hit game is performed.

In the special game process (process S400), when the result of the success/failure determination (process S311 or S312) is a big win and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (see process S348), the main controller 40 plays a big win game. Processing is performed, and a round game is started in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode after the elapse of the big winning start performance time. Then, the main controller 40 closes the first big winning hole 25 and ends the round game when a specified number of balls enter the first big winning hole 25 or when the opening end time elapses. After executing a predetermined number of rounds, the jackpot game is terminated. At this time, settings such as a variable probability game, a time-saving game, etc., to be provided after the end of the jackpot game are performed.

Also, in the special game process (process S400), when the result of the win/fail judgment (process S311 or S312) is a small hit and the operation of the special electric role product is started (see process S352), the main controller 40 A winning game process is performed, and a small winning game is started in which the second big winning opening 26 is opened in a predetermined opening mode after the small winning start performance time elapses. Then, the main control device 40 closes the second big winning hole 26 when a prescribed number of balls enter the second big winning hole 26 or when the opening end time elapses, and ends the small winning game.

On the other hand, if the main control device 40 is not a big hit or a small hit, it returns to the win/fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 19) without performing the big win game process and the small win game process in the special game process (process S400). .

(9. Special figure success judgment production)
Next, a description will be given of the special figure propriety determination performance that is performed in conjunction with the propriety determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. In the special figure right/wrong determination performance, the performance symbol display device 47 variably displays a pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure, and then confirms and displays the result of the right/wrong determination. In addition, the special figure propriety judgment production includes a "notice production" that announces the result of the propriety judgment of the fluctuating first special figure or second special figure prior to the confirmation display of the first special figure and second special figure. Configuration. Furthermore, in the notice effect, it is a configuration including "continuous notice effect" in which the variable display in a predetermined effect mode is continuously performed over a plurality of times of the variable display of the pseudo effect pattern corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. .

(9-1. Variable display and fixed display)
In the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 starts the pattern variation of the first special figure or the second special figure according to the success or failure judgment, the effect symbol display device 47 , starts the variable display of the pseudo effect symbols corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure. As shown in FIG. 17(a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half, and a pseudo number pattern consisting of three numbers corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A production pattern 700 is variably displayed. A main character image 710 of the pachinko machine 1 is displayed on the upper right side of the display screen. Then, in the lower left part of the display screen, a first reserved memory display image 721 indicating the existence of the reserved memory of the first special figure is displayed. Similarly, in the lower right portion, a second reserved memory display image 722 indicating the existence of the reserved memory of the second special figure is displayed.

The pachinko machine 1 develops a ready-to-win performance when the degree of expectation for a big win is high when the pseudo performance pattern 700 changes. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17(b), on the display screen of the production pattern display device 47, a reach suggestion display section 731 is displayed on the upper left side, and a large reach pseudo production pattern is displayed in the lower half of the display screen. 701 is displayed. In the ready-to-win pseudo performance pattern 701, the two patterns on both the left and right sides are stopped at the same pattern, and only the central pattern is changing.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the winning/failure determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit, as shown in FIG. Display portion 732 . Then, in the lower half of the display screen, a big win pseudo performance symbol 702 consisting of three identical symbols corresponding to the big win symbols of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is decidedly displayed. Also, as the character image 710, a character with a full smile is displayed.

The pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. A small winning pseudo performance pattern 703 consisting of three corresponding identical small winning patterns is fixedly displayed.

(9-2. Continuous advance notice effect)
The continuous advance notice effect will be explained. The continuous advance notice effect is, when there is a stored pending memory judged to have a possibility of a big hit by the prefetching judgment, until the variable display of the pending memory that is the target of the prefetching judgment is started. For example, the same background image is continuously displayed a plurality of times. In addition, in the continuous announcement effect, the reliability of the announcement is assumed to be higher as the number of continuous variable displays increases. For example, the reliability of the continuous announcement effect is higher when it is performed four times in a row than when it is performed two times in a row.

The pachinko machine 1 is basically configured to give advance notice of the reserved memory for winning a big win, the reserved memory for winning a small win, and the reserved memory for performing a ready-to-win performance in the continuous notice performance. As a result, the player recognizes that the continuous advance notice effect has ended by the confirmed display of winning the big win, the confirmed display of winning the small win, and the confirmed display of the ready-to-win effect (losing).

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is configured so as to be able to implement a ``false notice'' which is simply a loss (ordinary loss) without a ready-to-win effect in order to improve the interest of the effect in the continuous notice effect.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 performs "false notice" in the continuous notice performance, so basically, after the series of continuous notice performance is completed, the continuous notice performance is newly started from the next variable display. It regulates. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 clarifies the break between the new and old continuous announcement performances. For example, when the continuous notice effect ends with a "false notice" without a ready-to-win effect, the pachinko machine 1 makes an internal setting (internal Also called setting), even if the continuous advance notice effect is to be performed from the next change, at least one change does not carry out a new continuous notice effect.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 cancels the regulation if predetermined conditions are satisfied even after the series of continuous advance notice performances are completed, and after the continuous notice performance is completed, the next variable display is performed. It is configured so that a new series of continuous announcement effects can be started from. For example, the pachinko machine 1 recognizes that the ready-to-win effect is a delimiter of the continuous-notice effect when the continuous advance notice effect ends with a failure notice of the ready-to-win effect as a predetermined condition for releasing the regulation, so that a new continuous effect is started from the next fluctuation. It is configured so as to carry out an advance notice effect. In addition, the conditions for releasing the regulation are that the last round of the continuous notice effect will be a reach effect, and that there is a hold memory with a high possibility of a big hit in the hold memory after the end of the continuous notice effect. Further, it is conditional that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed since the end of the continuous advance notice effect.

(9-2-1. Continuous notice effect setting process)
In the pachinko machine 1, when the prefetch determination of the reserved memory stored due to the ball entering the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24 is performed, continuous according to the result of the prefetch determination Set whether or not to implement the advance notice effect. This setting is performed by the program processing of the sub-integrated control device 42 which controls the overall effect of the game.

FIG. 18 shows the “continuous announcement effect setting process (S500)” executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. As shown in FIG. The "continuous announcement effect setting process" is a process of setting a continuous announcement effect by receiving a look-ahead command (process S113, process S118, see FIG. 10) from the main control device 40. FIG. The “continuous advance notice effect setting process” is a part (subroutine) of program processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 .

As shown in FIG. 18, the sub-integrated control device 42 first determines whether or not a prefetch command has been received from the main control device 40 in the "continuous advance notice effect setting process" (process S501). If the determination in process S501 is negative (process S501: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device .

If the determination in process S501 is affirmative (process S501: Yes), in process S502, a selection is made as to whether or not to implement the continuous announcement effect. In this process, for example, it is conceivable to decide whether or not to perform the continuous advance notice effect by means of a lottery.

Next, in processing S503, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not to implement the continuous advance notice effect according to the selection result of processing S502. If the determination is negative (process S503: No), the process returns.

If the determination in process S503 is affirmative (process S503: Yes), in process S504, setting of the continuous announcement effect is performed. In this process, for example, it is conceivable to determine the number of consecutive times of continuous notice effects, the content of the final variation (for example, jackpot winning, small win winning, ready-to-win effect losing notice, false notice without ready-to-win effect).

In the subsequent process S505, the sub-integrated control device 42 sets "1" to the "continuous notice flag" for carrying out the continuous notice effect. Then return. Incidentally, the continuous notice flag is reset to "0" when the final variable display of the series of continuous notice effects is performed. Further, as for the continuous notice flag, when the execution of the next continuous notice performance is decided during the continuous notice performance, the flag corresponding to the execution of the next continuous notice performance is retained and stored. As a result, a new continuous advance notice effect can be performed immediately after the end of a series of continuous advance notice effects.

(9-2-2. Continuous advance notice effect control processing)
FIG. 19 shows the “continuous announcement effect control process (S550)” executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. As shown in FIG. "Continuous notice effect control processing" is a process of performing or regulating continuous notice effect by receiving a special figure fluctuation start command (process S318, see FIG. 13) from the main control device 40. The “continuous advance notice effect control process” is part of program processing (subroutine) executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 .

As shown in FIG. 19, the sub-integrated control device 42 first determines whether or not it has received a special figure variation start command from the main control device 40 in the "continuous advance notice effect control process" (process S551). If the determination in process S551 is negative (process S551: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device .

If the determination is affirmative in process S551 (process S551: Yes), it is determined in process S552 whether or not the continuous announcement flag indicating that the continuous announcement effect is to be executed is "1". If a negative determination is made in process S552 (process S552: No), the process returns. In this case, the sub-integrated control device 42 executes variable display of the pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol without continuous advance notice performance by other program processing.

If the determination in process S552 is affirmative (process S552: Yes), it is determined in process S553 whether or not the previous variable display was the final time of the continuous advance notice effect. If the determination is negative (process S553: No), in process S554, a process of executing a continuous advance notice effect is performed. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs variable display by continuous advance notice effect of the pseudo effect symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol in another program processing.

If the determination in the process S553 is affirmative (process S553: Yes), in the process S555, it is confirmed whether or not the conditions for releasing the restriction on the implementation of the continuous advance notice effect are satisfied. In this case, the cancellation conditions are three conditions.

The first release condition is that the last time of the previous continuous announcement effect has ended with the ready-to-win effect. In this case, including the ready-to-win effect and above, the clearing condition is established if it is either the confirmed display of the winning of the ready-to-win effect, the confirmed display of the winning of the big win, or the confirmation of winning of the small win.

The second cancellation condition is that a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the end of the last continuous announcement effect to the next variable display. For example, if 30 seconds or more have passed since the last time of the previous continuous announcement effect was completed, the cancellation condition is met.

The third release condition is that there is a suspended memory with a high possibility of winning among the suspended memories of the end of the previous continuous announcement effect. For example, if the pending memory of the end of the continuous advance notice performance includes the suspension of the winning of the big win or the winning of the small prize, the continuous notice performance can be carried out for a longer period of time, so that the continuous notice performance can be carried out with high reliability. .

In step S556, the sub-integrated control device 42 determines whether or not the deregulation condition confirmed in step S555 is satisfied. If any one of the three cancellation conditions is satisfied and the determination in process S556 is affirmative (process S556: Yes), in process S554, a process for executing a continuous advance notice effect is performed. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs variable display by continuous advance notice effect of the pseudo effect symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol in another program processing.

If the determination in process S556 is negative (process S556: No), in process S557, a process of regulating the continuous announcement effect is performed. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs variable display without continuous advance notice performance of the pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol in another program processing. Then return.

(9-2-3. First effect mode of continuous advance notice effect)
With reference to FIG. 20, the first effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The main effect mode is an example of the basic effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect, and [20-1] in FIG. 20 shows the term chart of the main effect mode, and [20-2] shows the display mode of the main effect mode. In the time chart, "Continuous notice effect: ON" means that the continuous notice effect is executed by the internal setting of the pachinko machine 1, such as the state in which "1" is set to the continuous notice flag (process S505, see FIG. 18). It corresponds to a state in which settings have been made.

As shown in FIG. 20, this effect mode is based on the prefetch determination that the fourth reserved memory "reserved memory 4" from the "first variation" is highly likely to be a big hit. This is a case where the continuous advance notice effect is performed over four variations from the "second variation" toward the "fifth variation" which is the variation of "4".

A pachinko machine 1 carries out a normal fluctuation display to a fixed display of a normal losing pattern in the ``first fluctuation'', and after finishing the ``first fluctuation'', performs continuous advance notice performance from the ``second fluctuation''. In the ``second variation'' which is the first continuous notice performance, the background image of the variation of the pseudo performance pattern 700 in the variation display is set to a meteor shower background image 750 different from the usual one, so that the possibility of a big hit is stored in the reserved memory. It is a continuous notice production that suggests that there is.

In the "second variation", when the pseudo performance pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed, the lost pattern is confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual, and the meteor shower background image 750 is not used as the background. As a result, the player's expectation of whether or not the continuous announcement effect will continue in the next variable display will be heightened.

Subsequently, in the “third variation”, which is the second consecutive advance notice effect, the meteor shower background image 750 is used as the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display in the same manner as the “second variation”. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "second variation". After that, for the "third variation", the winning symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual.

Subsequently, in the "fourth variation", which is the third continuous advance notice effect, the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 is changed to the meteor shower background image 750 in the variation display in the same manner as the "second variation" and the "third variation". and This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "third variation". After that, for the "fourth variation", the lost symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual.

In the “fifth variation”, which is the fourth continuous advance notice effect, the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display is the meteor shower background image 750, similarly to the “second variation” to the “fourth variation”. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "fourth variation". After that, the "fifth variation" displays a ready-to-win pseudo performance pattern 701 and develops into a ready-to-win performance. In this way, the continuous advance notice effect is performed in a stage prior to the ready-to-win effect in one variation of the meteor shower background image 750 . Then, the ready-to-win effect after the continuous advance notice effect indicates that this change is the final time of the series of continuous advance notice effects.

As for the "fifth variation", if the result of the winning/failure determination is a big win, a big win pseudo effect symbol 702 is definitely displayed. As a result, a series of continuous advance notice performances continued from the "second variation" are terminated. After that, the pachinko machine 1 starts a jackpot game.

In this mode of presentation, since the "first variation" before the "second variation" at which the continuous announcement presentation starts is the normal variation display, the continuous announcement presentation is not regulated.

(9-2-4. Second effect mode of continuous advance notice effect (with restrictions))
With reference to FIG. 21, the second presentation mode of the continuous advance notice presentation performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. This production mode is an internal setting in which there is a possibility of a big hit in the pending memory after the series of continuous notice effects ends, and a new continuous notice effect is performed continuously after the series of continuous notice effects ends. To regulate continuous advance notice performance in the first variable display after the end of notice performance. [21-1] in FIG. 21 shows the term chart of the main effect mode, and [21-2] shows the display mode of the main effect mode. In the time chart, "Continuous notice effect: ON" means that the continuous notice effect is executed by the internal setting of the pachinko machine 1, such as the state in which "1" is set to the continuous notice flag (process S505, see FIG. 18). It corresponds to a state in which settings have been made.

As shown in FIG. 21, the present effect mode is a "continuous notice A" (the second variation is last time), and then perform a ``continuous notice B'' in which ``suspended memory 4'' (fifth variation), which is the fourth suspended memory viewed from the ``first variation'', has the possibility of a big hit. This is an example.

The pachinko machine 1 stores a meteor shower background image 750 as a meteor shower background image 750 in the variable display of the ``first variation'' which is the first performance of the ``continuous notice A'', and stores the possibility of a big hit in the reserve memory. It is a continuous notice production that suggests that there is a possibility. After that, when the pseudo performance pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed for the "first variation", the lost pattern is confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual, and the meteor shower background image 750 is not used as the background.

Subsequently, in the "second variation" which is the second effect of the "continuous notice A", the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display is the meteor shower background image 750, similar to the "first variation". . This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "first variation".

This production mode is a "false notice" in which the "continuous notice A" ends after confirming the normal losing pattern, and the "second variation" performs the same confirmed display of the losing pattern as usual. As a result, the series of continuous announcement effects of "continuous announcement A" continued from "first variation" is terminated.

Next, this effect mode is an internal setting in which "continuous notice B" is performed from "third change" to "fifth change" immediately after the end of "second change", but when "continuous notice A" ends The delimiter from "continuous notice B" is made clear. Therefore, in the “third variation”, the same variation display as usual is performed without using the meteor shower background image 750 as the background image in the variation display. After that, for the "third variation", the winning symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual. In this way, by making the first variable display of "continuous advance notice B" as if it were a normal variable display, it is possible to clearly distinguish between the old and new continuous advance notice effects.

In the "fourth variation" which is the second internal setting of the "continuous notice B", the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display is the meteor shower background image 750, similar to the "continuous notice A". . This is a continuous advance notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit in the reserved memory. After that, for the "fourth variation", the lost symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual.

In the "fifth variation", which is the third internal setting of the "continuous notice B", the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display is the meteor shower background image 750, similar to the "fourth variation". . This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "fourth variation". In this case, the ``fifth variation'' is a ``fake advance notice'', and after that, the ``fifth variation'' confirms and displays a losing symbol. As a result, the series of continuous announcement effects of "continuous announcement B" continued from "fourth variation" is ended.

As in this production mode, when a new continuous notice effect is started immediately after the final continuous notice effect ends with a "false notice", the normal fluctuation display is inserted to show the new and old continuous notice effects. Make the distinction clear.

(9-2-5. Third effect mode of continuous advance notice effect (restriction lifted))
With reference to FIG. 22, the third effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. In this performance mode, there is a possibility of a big win in the reserved memory after the series of continuous advance notice performances are finished, and a new continuous notice performance is executed continuously after the series of continuous notice performances are finished. [22-1] in FIG. 22 shows the term chart of the main effect mode, and [22-2] shows the display mode of the main effect mode. In the time chart, "Continuous notice effect: ON" means that the continuous notice effect is executed by the internal setting of the pachinko machine 1, such as the state in which "1" is set to the continuous notice flag (process S505, see FIG. 18). It corresponds to a state in which settings have been made.

As shown in FIG. 22, the present effect mode is a "continuous notice A" (the second variation is last time), and then perform a ``continuous notice B'' in which ``suspended memory 4'' (fifth variation), which is the fourth suspended memory viewed from the ``first variation'', has the possibility of a big hit. This is an example.

The pachinko machine 1 stores a meteor shower background image 750 as a meteor shower background image 750 in the variable display of the ``first variation'' which is the first performance of the ``continuous notice A'', and stores the possibility of a big hit in the reserve memory. It is a continuous notice production that suggests that there is a possibility. After that, when the pseudo performance pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed for the "first variation", the lost pattern is confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual, and the meteor shower background image 750 is not used as the background.

Subsequently, in the "second variation" which is the second effect of the "continuous notice A", the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display is the meteor shower background image 750, similar to the "first variation". . This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "first variation".

In the present performance mode, the "continuous notice A" is a notice that the ready-to-win performance is displayed by finalizing and ending, and in the "second variation", a ready-to-win pseudo-performance pattern 701 is displayed to develop into the ready-to-win performance. In this way, the continuous advance notice effect is performed in a stage prior to the ready-to-win effect in one variation of the meteor shower background image 750 . Then, the ready-to-win effect after the continuous advance notice effect indicates that this change is the final time of the series of continuous advance notice effects. After that, for the "second variation", the winning symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual. As a result, the series of continuous announcement effects of "continuous announcement A" continued from "first variation" is terminated.

In this effect mode, since the end of "continuous notice A" is clear due to the reach effect of "second change", "continuous notice B” will be implemented. Therefore, in the "third variation" which is the first effect of the "continuous notice B", the meteor shower background image 750 is used as the background image of the variation of the simulated effect pattern 700 in the variation display in the same manner as the "continuous notice A". This is a continuous advance notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit in the reserved memory. After that, for the "third variation", the winning symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual.

In the “fourth variation”, which is the second effect of the “continuous notice B”, the meteor shower background image 750 is used as the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect symbol 700 in the variation display in the same manner as in the “third variation”. This is a continuous advance notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit in the reserved memory. After that, for the "fourth variation", the lost symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual.

In the “fifth variation” which is the third effect of the “continuous notice B”, the meteor shower background image 750 is used as the background image of the variation of the simulated effect pattern 700 in the variation display in the same manner as in the “fourth variation”. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "fourth variation". After that, the "fifth variation" displays a ready-to-win pseudo performance pattern 701 and develops into a ready-to-win performance. In this way, the continuous advance notice effect is performed in a stage prior to the ready-to-win effect in one variation of the meteor shower background image 750 . Then, the ready-to-win effect after the continuous advance notice effect indicates that this change is the final time of the series of continuous advance notice effects.

It should be noted that, if the "fifth variation" is determined to be a loss, the lost symbol is displayed. As a result, the series of continuous announcement performance of "continuous announcement B" continued from "third variation" is ended.

As in this production mode, when the pachinko machine 1 starts a new continuous advance notice effect immediately after the final continuous advance notice effect ends with the ready-to-win effect, the ready-to-win effect clearly distinguishes between the old and new continuous advance notice effects. Therefore, the regulation is lifted assuming that the conditions are satisfied.

(9-2-6. Fourth effect mode of continuous advance notice effect (restriction lifted))
With reference to FIG. 23, the fourth effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. In this production mode, the series of continuous notice effects ended with a "false notice", but there was a high possibility of a big hit in the later reserved memory, so the regulation was lifted and the series of continuous notice effects ended. After that, a new continuous announcement effect is executed. [23-1] in FIG. 23 shows the term chart of the main effect mode, and [23-2] shows the display mode of the main effect mode. In the time chart, "Continuous notice effect: ON" means that the continuous notice effect is executed by the internal setting of the pachinko machine 1, such as the state in which "1" is set to the continuous notice flag (process S505, see FIG. 18). It corresponds to a state in which settings have been made.

As shown in FIG. 23, the present effect mode is a "continuous notice A" (the second variation is last time), and then perform ``continuous notice B'' in which ``reserved memory 4'' (fifth variation), which is the fourth reserved memory from the ``first variation'', has a high possibility of a big hit. This is an example.

The pachinko machine 1 stores a meteor shower background image 750 as a meteor shower background image 750 in the variable display of the ``first variation'' which is the first performance of the ``continuous notice A'', and stores the possibility of a big hit in the reserve memory. It is a continuous notice production that suggests that there is a possibility. After that, when the pseudo performance pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed for the "first variation", the lost pattern is confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual, and the meteor shower background image 750 is not used as the background.

Subsequently, in the "second variation" which is the second effect of the "continuous notice A", the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display is the meteor shower background image 750, similar to the "first variation". . This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "first variation".

This production mode is a "false notice" in which the "continuous notice A" ends after confirming the normal losing pattern, and the "second variation" performs the same confirmed display of the losing pattern as usual. As a result, the series of continuous announcement effects of "continuous announcement A" continued from "first variation" is terminated.

In this production mode, the ``second variation'' was a ``false notice'', but since the ``fifth variation'' is highly likely to be a big hit, immediately after the ``second variation'' ends, the ``third variation'' 'Continuous advance notice B' is implemented over the 5th variation. Therefore, in the "third variation" which is the first effect of the "continuous notice B", the meteor shower background image 750 is used as the background image of the variation of the simulated effect symbol 700 in the variation display in the same manner as the "continuous notice A". This is a continuous advance notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit in the reserved memory. After that, for the "third variation", the winning symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual.

In the “fourth variation”, which is the second effect of the “continuous notice B”, the meteor shower background image 750 is used as the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect symbol 700 in the variation display in the same manner as in the “third variation”. This is a continuous advance notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit in the reserved memory. After that, for the "fourth variation", the lost symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual.

In the “fifth variation” which is the third effect of the “continuous notice B”, the meteor shower background image 750 is used as the background image of the variation of the simulated effect pattern 700 in the variation display in the same manner as in the “fourth variation”. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "fourth variation". After that, the "fifth variation" displays a ready-to-win pseudo performance pattern 701 and develops into a ready-to-win performance. In this way, the continuous advance notice effect is performed in a stage prior to the ready-to-win effect in one variation of the meteor shower background image 750 . Then, the ready-to-win effect after the continuous advance notice effect indicates that this change is the final time of the series of continuous advance notice effects.

It should be noted that the "fifth variation", if the result of the winning/failure determination is a big win, confirms and displays a big win pseudo performance symbol 702. - 特許庁As a result, a series of continuous advance notice performances continued from the "second variation" are terminated. After that, the pachinko machine 1 starts a jackpot game.

As in this performance mode, the pachinko machine 1 starts a new continuous announcement performance due to the presence of a reserved memory with a high possibility of a big win immediately after the last round of the continuous announcement performance ends with a ``false notice''. In this case, the new continuous announcement effect is continued without breaking the previous continuous announcement effect. As a result, the continuous number of times of the continuous announcement effect is increased, and the reliability of the announcement is accordingly increased, so that the player's expectation for the big win can be heightened.

In addition, in this production form, when the interval from the last time of "continuous notice A" to the first time fluctuation display of "continuous notice B" is, for example, 30 seconds or more, even if the "fifth change" is not a big hit but a "false Even if it is "preliminary notice", "continuous notice B" will carry out the continuous notice effect from the first time.
(10. Effects of this embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, the success/failure determination means (process S311, process S312) for determining whether or not the transition to a special game state advantageous to the player is caused by the entry of the game ball into the start hole; In response, the performance patterns are variably displayed, the performance patterns are later confirmed and displayed to notify the result of winning/failure determination, and when winning, the performance symbols are fixedly displayed as predetermined winning patterns to notify the winning. A ball comprising a display means 47 and a notice effect control means (processing S550) for executing a notice effect indicating that the result of winning/failure determination may result in winning before confirmation display by the effect display means. In the game machine, the advance notice performance control means provides a continuous advance notice indicating that there is a possibility of winning by continuously performing performance display in a predetermined performance mode over a plurality of variable displays of performance symbols as the notice performance. If the performance can be executed and the number of continuous advance notice performances is large, it indicates that the reliability of the notice is high. A continuous regulation means (processing S553) is provided for regulating not to continuously perform a new continuous announcement performance for the variable display of at least the first performance pattern, and the continuous regulation means is provided when a predetermined condition is established. This is a configuration that does not regulate the implementation of the continuous advance notice effect.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the continuous regulation means, the predetermined conditions are that the ready-to-win effect is performed by the variable display of the last round of the continuous advance notice effect, and that a predetermined period of time elapses after the end of the continuous notice effect. and that, after the end of the continuous announcement effect, there is a high expectation of winning in the reserved memory before the winning/failing judgment. It should be noted that the elapse of the predetermined period after the end of the continuous advance notice effect may be the elapsed time after the end of the final variation.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, immediately after the end of the continuous advance notice performance, it is regulated so that the continuous advance notice performance is not continuously executed. It is possible to eliminate the misunderstanding of the player due to the fact that the two appear to be connected. On the other hand, immediately after the reach effect of the last round of the continuous notice effect, or when the time has passed from the end of the continuous notice effect to the fluctuation display of the next effect pattern, the new continuous notice effect is continuously performed without regulation. Needless to say, even when there is a high expectation for winning in the holding memory before the judgment of winning after the end of the continuous announcement performance, the new continuous announcement performance is continuously performed without regulation. According to the latter, it is possible to show that the new and old consecutive announcement effects are connected, and it is possible to show that the player has a high degree of expectation. Therefore, it is possible to make the continuous advance notice performance a sharp performance, enhance the performance effect, and realize a pinball game machine full of interest.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is preferably configured to perform effect display in a predetermined effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect before the ready-to-win effect is executed in one variable display in the continuous advance notice effect. According to this, the distinction between the new and old continuous announcement effects becomes clearer.

[Second embodiment]
The continuous advance notice effect in the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described below. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described below.

(11-1. Fifth Effect Mode of Continuous Announcement Effect (Pseudo Continuous Effect 1))
The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a "pseudo-continuous effect" (pseudo-continuous effect) in which, as part of the continuous advance notice effect, the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbols is performed multiple times in response to the determination of whether one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is correct. It is a configuration that performs a pseudo-relationship. With reference to FIG. 24, the fifth effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect by the "pseudo-continuous effect" performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. [24-1] in FIG. 24 shows the term chart of the main effect mode, and [24-2] shows the display mode of the main effect mode. In the time chart, "Continuous notice effect: ON" indicates a state in which the continuous notice flag (process S505, see FIG. 18) is set to "1", a state in which a flag for executing a pseudo continuous effect is set, and the like. , corresponds to a state in which the pachinko machine 1 is internally set to perform a continuous advance notice effect including a pseudo-continuous effect.

As shown in FIG. 24, this effect mode is a effect mode in which a pseudo-continuous effect is performed in the "second variation". In the illustrated example, the variable display is performed three times in the "second variable" pseudo-continuous effect. In addition, it is a setting of "false advance notice" in which the pseudo continuous effect of "second variation" ends with a normal losing pattern. It should be noted that whether or not to implement the pseudo-continuous effect may be determined by a prefetch determination, but it is desirable to determine according to the result of the success/failure determination.

The pachinko machine 1 carries out the normal variable display to the finalized display of the normal losing pattern in the "first variation", and after finishing the "first variation", the pseudo-continuous performance is performed from the "second variation". The first pseudo-continuous performance of the "second variation" suggests the possibility of a big hit by setting a meteor shower background image 750 different from usual as the background image of the variation of the pseudo-performance pattern 700 in the variation display. It is a continuous announcement performance.

In the first pseudo continuous performance of the ``second variation'', when the pseudo performance pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed, the lost pattern is confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual, and the meteor shower background image 750 is not used as the background. As a result, the player's expectation of whether or not the continuous announcement effect will continue in the next variable display will be heightened.

Subsequently, in the second pseudo-continuous effect of the “second variation”, the meteor shower background image 750 is used as the changing background image of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 in the variable display, as in the first pseudo-continuous effect. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect is continuing. After that, in the second pseudo-continuous effect, the determination display of the losing pattern is performed in the same manner as usual.

Subsequently, in the third pseudo-continuous effect of the “second variation”, the background image of the variation of the pseudo-effect pattern 700 in the variable display is set to the meteor shower background image 750 in the same manner as the first and second pseudo-continuous effects. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect is continuing. After that, in the third pseudo-continuous effect, the determination display of the losing pattern is performed in the same manner as usual.

In this production mode, the pseudo-continuous effect of the "second variation" is "false notice", so in the subsequent "third variation", the normal variation display is performed, the normal losing pattern is confirmed, and the " End the 3rd Variation.

According to this performance mode, in one winning/failure determination by the main controller 40 of the pachinko machine 1, the player can be shown as if the continuous announcement performance were performed three times in succession. It will increase the expectation of the big hit.

(11-2. Sixth Effect Mode of Continuous Announcement Effect (Pseudo Continuous Effect 2))
With reference to FIG. 25, the sixth effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. [25-1] in FIG. 25 shows the term chart of the main effect mode, and [25-2] shows the display mode of the main effect mode. In the time chart, "Continuous notice effect: ON" indicates a state in which the continuous notice flag (process S505, see FIG. 18) is set to "1", a state in which a flag for executing a pseudo continuous effect is set, and the like. , corresponds to a state in which the pachinko machine 1 is internally set to perform a continuous advance notice effect including a pseudo-continuous effect.

As shown in FIG. 25, this effect mode is a mode of effect in which a pseudo-continuous effect is performed in the "second variation". In the illustrated example, the variable display is performed three times in the "second variable" pseudo-continuous effect. In addition, the setting is such that the pseudo-continuous effect of the "second variation" develops into a ready-to-win effect and ends with a losing pattern. It should be noted that the pseudo-run may determine whether or not to implement this by a prefetch determination, but it is desirable to determine according to the result of the success/failure determination.

The pachinko machine 1 carries out the normal variable display to the finalized display of the normal losing pattern in the "first variation", and after finishing the "first variation", the pseudo-continuous performance is performed from the "second variation". The first pseudo-continuous performance of the "second variation" suggests the possibility of a big hit by setting a meteor shower background image 750 different from usual as the background image of the variation of the pseudo-performance pattern 700 in the variation display. It is a continuous announcement performance.

In the first pseudo continuous performance of the ``second variation'', when the pseudo performance pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed, the lost pattern is confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual, and the meteor shower background image 750 is not used as the background. As a result, the player's expectation of whether or not the continuous announcement effect will continue in the next variable display will be heightened.

Subsequently, in the second pseudo-continuous effect of the “second variation”, the meteor shower background image 750 is used as the changing background image of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 in the variable display, as in the first pseudo-continuous effect. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect is continuing. After that, in the second pseudo-continuous effect, the determination display of the losing pattern is performed in the same manner as usual.

Subsequently, in the third pseudo-continuous effect of the “second variation”, the background image of the variation of the pseudo-effect pattern 700 in the variable display is set to the meteor shower background image 750 in the same manner as the first and second pseudo-continuous effects. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect is continuing. Thereafter, in the third pseudo-continuous performance, a ready-to-win pseudo-performance pattern 701 is displayed to develop into a ready-to-win performance. In this way, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed at a stage before the ready-to-win effect in one variation of the meteor shower background image 750 . Then, the ready-to-win effect after the continuous advance notice effect indicates that this change is the final time of the series of continuous advance notice effects.

In this production mode, the pseudo-continuous production of the "second variation" is a notice of loss from the ready-to-win production, so in the subsequent "third variation", the normal variation display is performed, and the normal losing pattern is confirmed. End "Third Variation".

According to this performance mode, in one winning/failure determination by the main controller 40 of the pachinko machine 1, the player can be shown as if the continuous announcement performance were performed three times in succession. It will increase the expectation of the big hit.

(11-3. Seventh Effect Mode of Continuous Announcement Effect (Pseudo Continuous Effect 3))
With reference to FIG. 26, the seventh effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. [26-1] in FIG. 26 shows the term chart of the main effect mode, and [26-2] shows the display mode of the main effect mode. In the time chart, "Continuous notice effect: ON" indicates a state in which the continuous notice flag (process S505, see FIG. 18) is set to "1", a state in which a flag for executing a pseudo continuous effect is set, and the like. , corresponds to a state in which the pachinko machine 1 is internally set to perform a continuous advance notice effect including a pseudo-continuous effect.

As shown in FIG. 26, the present effect mode includes a variation for performing a pseudo-continuous effect in a plurality of variations for performing a continuous advance notice effect. In the figure, based on the prediction judgment that "reserved memory 3", which is the third reserved memory from the "first variation", may be a big hit, the variation of "reserved memory 3" is "second This is a case where the continuous announcement effect is performed from the "first variation" toward the "4 variation". Further, in the illustrated example, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed in the "second variation", and the variation display is performed twice in the pseudo-continuous effect of the "second variation". It should be noted that, when the pseudo-continuation effect is executed during the continuous notice effect, the pseudo-continuation effect ends with a normal losing pattern. It should be noted that whether or not to implement the pseudo-continuous effect may be determined by a prefetch determination, but it is desirable to determine according to the result of the success/failure determination.

The pachinko machine 1 has the possibility of a big hit in its reserved memory with the background image of the variation of the pseudo performance pattern 700 as the meteor shower background image 750 in the variation display of the ``first variation'' which is the first time of the continuous advance notice performance. It is a continuous notice production that suggests that. After that, when the pseudo performance pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed for the "first variation", the lost pattern is confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual, and the meteor shower background image 750 is not used as the background.

Subsequently, the first pseudo-continuous effect in the “second variation”, which is the second continuous advance notice effect, is similar to the “first variation”. Assume that the image is 750 . This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "first variation". After that, in the first pseudo-continuous effect in the "second variation", the determination display of the lost symbols is performed in the same manner as usual.

Subsequently, in the second pseudo-continuous production of the “second variation” (final pseudo-continuous production), the background image of the variation of the pseudo production pattern 700 is displayed in the variation display in the same way as the “first variation” and the first pseudo-continuous production. A meteor shower background image 750 is assumed. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect is continuing. After that, in the second pseudo-continuous effect, that is, in the "second variation", the lost symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual.

Subsequently, in the "third variation", which is the third continuous advance notice effect, the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 is changed to the meteor shower background image in the variation display in the same manner as the "first variation" and the "second variation". 750. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "second variation". After that, for the "third variation", the winning symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual.

Subsequently, in the "fourth variation" which is the fourth continuous advance notice effect, the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 is changed to the meteor shower background image in the variation display in the same manner as the "first variation" to the "third variation". 750. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "third variation". After that, the "fourth variation" displays a ready-to-win pseudo effect pattern 701 and develops into a ready-to-win effect. In this way, the continuous advance notice effect is performed in a stage prior to the ready-to-win effect in one variation of the meteor shower background image 750 . Then, the ready-to-win effect after the continuous advance notice effect indicates that this change is the final time of the series of continuous advance notice effects.

If the "fourth variation" is determined to be a loss, the symbol for the loss is determined and displayed. As a result, a series of continuous advance notice performances continued from the "first variation" is terminated.

According to this performance mode, although the number of success/failure determinations by the main controller 40 of the pachinko machine 1 is four, the continuous advance notice performance can be shown to the player as if it were five times in a row. , the player's expectation for the big hit is heightened.

(11-4. Eighth Effect Mode of Continuous Announcement Effect (Pseudo Continuous Effect 4))
With reference to FIG. 27, the eighth effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. [27-1] in FIG. 27 shows the term chart of the main effect mode, and [27-2] shows the display mode of the main effect mode. In the time chart, "Continuous notice effect: ON" indicates a state in which the continuous notice flag (process S505, see FIG. 18) is set to "1", a state in which a flag for executing a pseudo continuous effect is set, and the like. , corresponds to a state in which the pachinko machine 1 is internally set to perform a continuous advance notice effect including a pseudo-continuous effect.

As shown in FIG. 27, the main effect mode includes a variation for performing a pseudo-continuous effect in a plurality of variations for performing a continuous advance notice effect. The example in the figure shows "continuous notice A" (the second variation is the final time), which indicates that the next suspended memory "reserved memory 1" may be a big hit when viewed from the "first variation", and then, A ``successive notice B'' is performed in which ``suspended memory 4'' (fifth variation), which is the fourth suspended memory seen from the ``first variation'', has a possibility of a big hit. Furthermore, in the "second variation" that is the final round of the "continuous notice A", a pseudo-continuous effect is performed, and a normal "false notice" of failure is performed. It should be noted that whether or not to implement the pseudo-continuous effect may be determined by a prefetch determination, but it is desirable to determine according to the result of the success/failure determination.

The pachinko machine 1 stores a meteor shower background image 750 as a meteor shower background image 750 in the variable display of the ``first variation'' which is the first performance of the ``continuous notice A'', and stores the possibility of a big hit in the reserve memory. It is a continuous notice production that suggests that there is a possibility. After that, when the pseudo performance pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed for the "first variation", the lost pattern is confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual, and the meteor shower background image 750 is not used as the background.

Subsequently, the first pseudo-continuous effect in the “second variation”, which is the second effect of the “continuous notice A”, is the same as the “first variation”, the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 is displayed in the variable display. A meteor shower background image 750 is assumed. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "first variation". After that, in the first pseudo-continuous effect in the "second variation", the determination display of the lost symbols is performed in the same manner as usual.

Subsequently, in the second pseudo-continuous production of the “second variation” (final pseudo-continuous production), the background image of the variation of the pseudo production pattern 700 is displayed in the variation display in the same way as the “first variation” and the first pseudo-continuous production. A meteor shower background image 750 is assumed. This indicates that the "continuous advance notice A" is continuing. This production mode is a "fake notice" in which "continuous notice A" ends with a normal losing pattern, and in the second pseudo-continuous production (pseudo-continuous final round) of "second variation", the same losing pattern as usual Perform confirmation display. As a result, the series of continuous announcement effects of "continuous announcement A" continued from "first variation" is terminated.

Next, this effect mode is an internal setting in which "continuous notice B" is performed from "third change" to "fifth change" immediately after the end of "second change", but when "continuous notice A" ends The delimiter from "continuous advance notice B" is made clear. Therefore, in the “third variation”, the same variation display as usual is performed without using the meteor shower background image 750 as the background image in the variation display. After that, for the "third variation", the winning symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual. In this way, the "third variation" is set for the continuous advance notice effect in the internal setting, but by displaying it as if it were a normal variable display, it is possible to clearly distinguish between the new and the old continuous notice effect.

In the "fourth variation" which is the second internal setting of the "continuous notice B", the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display is the meteor shower background image 750, similar to the "continuous notice A". . This is a continuous advance notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit in the reserved memory. After that, for the "fourth variation", the lost symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual.

In the "fifth variation", which is the third internal setting of the "continuous notice B", the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display is the meteor shower background image 750, similar to the "fourth variation". . This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "fourth variation". In the figure, the ``fifth variation'' performs the same fixed display of the lost pattern as usual, and the ``false notice'' shows a series of continuous notice effects of the ``continuous notice B'' continued from the ``third change''. I am trying to finish.

As in this production mode, even if the final continuous announcement effect is a pseudo-continuous effect and a new continuous announcement effect (including pseudo-continuous effect) is started immediately after it ends with a "false notice", The variable display of is interposed to clarify the distinction between new and old continuous announcement effects.

(11-5. Ninth Effect Mode of Continuous Announcement Effect (Pseudo Continuous Effect 5))
With reference to FIG. 28, the ninth presentation mode of the continuous advance notice presentation performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. [28-1] in FIG. 28 shows the term chart of the main effect mode, and [28-2] shows the display mode of the main effect mode. In the time chart, "Continuous notice effect: ON" indicates a state in which the continuous notice flag (process S505, see FIG. 18) is set to "1", a state in which a flag for executing a pseudo continuous effect is set, and the like. , corresponds to a state in which the pachinko machine 1 is internally set to perform a continuous advance notice effect including a pseudo-continuous effect.

As shown in FIG. 28, the main effect mode includes a variation for performing a pseudo-continuous effect in a plurality of variations for performing a continuous advance notice effect. The example in the figure shows "continuous notice A" (the second variation is the final time), which indicates that the next suspended memory "reserved memory 1" may be a big hit when viewed from the "first variation", and then, A ``continuous advance notice B'' is performed in which the ``reserved memory 3'' (fourth variation), which is the third reserved memory viewed from the ``first variation'', has the possibility of a big win. Furthermore, in the "second variation" that is the final round of the "continuous notice A", a pseudo-continuous effect is performed, and a failure notice of the ready-to-win effect is performed. It should be noted that whether or not to implement the pseudo-continuous effect may be determined by a prefetch determination, but it is desirable to determine according to the result of the success/failure determination.

The pachinko machine 1 stores a meteor shower background image 750 as a meteor shower background image 750 in the variable display of the ``first variation'' which is the first performance of the ``continuous notice A'', and stores the possibility of a big hit in the reserve memory. It is a continuous notice production that suggests that there is a possibility. After that, when the pseudo performance pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed for the "first variation", the lost pattern is confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual, and the meteor shower background image 750 is not used as the background.

Subsequently, the first pseudo-continuous effect in the “second variation”, which is the second effect of the “continuous notice A”, is the same as the “first variation”, the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 is displayed in the variable display. A meteor shower background image 750 is assumed. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "first variation". After that, in the first pseudo-continuous effect in the "second variation", the determination display of the lost symbols is performed in the same manner as usual.

Subsequently, in the second pseudo-continuous production of the “second variation” (final pseudo-continuous production), the background image of the variation of the pseudo production pattern 700 is displayed in the variation display in the same way as the “first variation” and the first pseudo-continuous production. A meteor shower background image 750 is assumed. This indicates that the "continuous advance notice A" is continuing. In the present performance mode, "continuous notice A" is a notice that the winning pattern of the ready-to-win performance is determined and ended, and after that, in the second pseudo-continuous performance, a ready-to-win pseudo-performance pattern 701 is displayed to develop into the ready-to-win performance. In this way, the ready-to-win effect after the continuous advance notice effect indicates that this change is the final time of the series of "continuous notice A". After that, for the "second variation", the winning symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual. As a result, the series of continuous announcement effects of "continuous announcement A" continued from "first variation" is terminated.

In this effect mode, since the end of "continuous notice A" is clear by the reach effect of "second change", "continuous notice B” will be implemented. Therefore, in the "third variation" which is the first effect of the "continuous notice B", the meteor shower background image 750 is used as the background image of the variation of the simulated effect pattern 700 in the variation display in the same manner as the "continuous notice A". This is a continuous advance notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit in the reserved memory. After that, for the "third variation", the winning symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual.

In the “fourth variation”, which is the second effect of the “continuous notice B”, the meteor shower background image 750 is used as the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect symbol 700 in the variation display in the same manner as in the “third variation”. This is a continuous advance notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit in the reserved memory. After that, the "fourth variation" displays a ready-to-win pseudo effect pattern 701 and develops into a ready-to-win effect. In this way, the ready-to-win effect after the continuous advance notice effect indicates that this change is the final time of the series of continuous advance notice effects.

In the "fourth variation", if the result of the right/wrong determination is a loss, a lost pattern is displayed. As a result, the series of continuous announcement performance of "continuous announcement B" continued from "third variation" is ended.

As in this production mode, even if the last time of the continuous notice effect is the last time of the pseudo-continuous effect, if a new continuous notice effect is started immediately after the end of the ready-to-win effect, the new and old continuous The distinction between the advance notice effects becomes clear.

(11-6. Tenth Effect Mode of Continuous Announcement Effect (Pseudo Continuous Effect 6))
With reference to FIG. 29, the tenth performance mode of the continuous advance notice performance performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. [29-1] in FIG. 29 shows the term chart of the main effect mode, and [29-2] shows the display mode of the main effect mode. In the time chart, "Continuous notice effect: ON" indicates a state in which the continuous notice flag (process S505, see FIG. 18) is set to "1", a state in which a flag for executing a pseudo continuous effect is set, and the like. , corresponds to a state in which the pachinko machine 1 is internally set to perform a continuous advance notice effect including a pseudo-continuous effect.

As shown in FIG. 29, the main effect mode includes a variation for performing a pseudo-continuous effect in a plurality of variations for performing a continuous advance notice effect. The example in the figure shows "continuous notice A" (the second variation is the final time), which indicates that the next suspended memory "reserved memory 1" may be a big hit when viewed from the "first variation", and then, A ``continuous advance notice B'' is performed in which the ``reserved memory 3'' (fourth variation), which is the third reserved memory viewed from the ``first variation'', has the possibility of a big hit. Furthermore, in the final ``Second Variation'' of ``Continuous Notice A'', the normal ``False Notice'' is performed, while the ``Third Variation'', which is the first time in ``Continuous Notice B'', is a pseudo-continuous effect. It is. It should be noted that whether or not to implement the pseudo-continuous effect may be determined by a prefetch determination, but it is desirable to determine according to the result of the success/failure determination.

The pachinko machine 1 stores a meteor shower background image 750 as a meteor shower background image 750 in the variable display of the ``first variation'' which is the first performance of the ``continuous notice A'', and stores the possibility of a big hit in the reserve memory. It is a continuous notice production that suggests that there is a possibility. After that, when the pseudo performance pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed for the "first variation", the lost pattern is confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual, and the meteor shower background image 750 is not used as the background.

Subsequently, in the "second variation" which is the second effect of the "continuous notice A", the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display is the meteor shower background image 750, similar to the "first variation". . This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "first variation".

This production mode is a "false notice" in which the "continuous notice A" ends after confirming the normal losing pattern, and the "second variation" performs the same confirmed display of the losing pattern as usual. As a result, the series of continuous announcement effects of "continuous announcement A" continued from "first variation" is terminated.

Next, in this production mode, the "continuous notice B" is executed from the "third fluctuation" to the "fourth fluctuation" immediately after the "second fluctuation" ends, and the "third fluctuation" performs a pseudo-continuous production. It's a setting. Therefore, the end of "continuous notice A" and the end of "continuous notice B" are made clear. Therefore, for the first variation of the pseudo-continuous effect of the "third variation", which is the first effect of the "continuous notice B", the same variation display as usual is performed without using the meteor shower background image 750 as the background image in the variation display. . After that, in the first pseudo-continuous performance of the ``third variation'', the determination display of the lost symbols is performed in the same manner as usual. In this way, by making the first variable display of "continuous advance notice B" as if it were a normal variable display, it is possible to clearly distinguish between the old and new continuous advance notice effects.

Subsequently, the first performance of the "continuous notice B" and the second pseudo-continuous performance (final pseudo-continuous) in the "third variation" are the same as the "first variation". A meteor shower background image 750 is used as the background image of the fluctuation. After that, in the second pseudo-continuous effect in the "third variation", the losing pattern is determined and displayed, and the pseudo-continuous effect in the "third variation" ends.

The "fourth variation", which is the second internal setting of the "continuous notice B", is similar to the second pseudo-continuous effect in the "third variation". A meteor shower background image 750 is assumed. This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the second time of the pseudo-continuous effect in the "third variation". In the illustrated example, the "fourth variation" is a "fake advance notice", and a normal losing pattern is displayed. As a result, the series of continuous announcement performance of "continuous announcement B" continued from "third variation" is ended.

As in this production mode, even if a new continuous notice effect (including pseudo-continuous effect) is started immediately after the final continuous notice effect ends with a "false notice", the normal fluctuation display is interposed. To clarify the distinction between new and old continuous announcement effects.

(11-7. Eleventh Effect Mode of Continuous Announcement Effect (Pseudo Continuous Effect 7))
With reference to FIG. 30, the eleventh effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. [30-1] in FIG. 30 shows the term chart of the main effect mode, and [30-2] shows the display mode of the main effect mode. In the time chart, "Continuous notice effect: ON" indicates a state in which the continuous notice flag (process S505, see FIG. 18) is set to "1", a state in which a flag for executing a pseudo continuous effect is set, and the like. , corresponds to a state in which the pachinko machine 1 is internally set to perform a continuous advance notice effect including a pseudo-continuous effect.

As shown in FIG. 30, the present effect mode includes a variation for performing a pseudo-continuous effect in a plurality of variations for performing a continuous advance notice effect. The example in the figure shows "continuous notice A" (the second variation is the final time), which indicates that the next suspended memory "reserved memory 1" may be a big hit when viewed from the "first variation", and then, A ``continuous advance notice B'' is performed in which the ``reserved memory 3'' (fourth variation), which is the third reserved memory viewed from the ``first variation'', has the possibility of a big win. Further, in the final "second change" of the "continuous notice A", a failure notice of the ready-to-win effect is given, while the first "third change" of the "continuous notice B" is a pseudo-continuous effect. It should be noted that whether or not to implement the pseudo-continuous effect may be determined by a prefetch determination, but it is desirable to determine according to the result of the success/failure determination.

The pachinko machine 1 stores a meteor shower background image 750 as a meteor shower background image 750 in the variable display of the ``first variation'' which is the first performance of the ``continuous notice A'', and stores the possibility of a big hit in the reserve memory. It is a continuous notice production that suggests that there is a possibility. After that, when the pseudo performance pattern 700 is confirmed and displayed for the "first variation", the lost pattern is confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual, and the meteor shower background image 750 is not used as the background.

Subsequently, in the "second variation" which is the second effect of the "continuous notice A", the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display is the meteor shower background image 750, similar to the "first variation". . This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "first variation".

In the present performance mode, the "continuous notice A" is a notice that the ready-to-win performance is displayed by finalizing and ending, and in the "second variation", a ready-to-win pseudo-performance pattern 701 is displayed to develop into the ready-to-win performance. In this way, the continuous advance notice effect is performed in a stage prior to the ready-to-win effect in one variation of the meteor shower background image 750 . Then, the ready-to-win effect after the continuous advance notice effect indicates that this change is the final time of the series of continuous advance notice effects. After that, for the "second variation", the winning symbols are confirmed and displayed in the same manner as usual. As a result, the series of continuous announcement effects of "continuous announcement A" continued from "first variation" is terminated.

In this effect mode, since the end of "continuous notice A" is clear by the reach effect of "second change", "continuous notice B” will be implemented. Therefore, the first variation of the pseudo-continuous effect of the “third variation”, which is the first effect of the “continuous notice B”, is the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect symbol 700 in the variable display, similar to the “continuous notice A”. is a meteor shower background image 750 . This is a continuous advance notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit in the reserved memory. After that, in the first pseudo-continuous performance of the ``third variation'', the determination display of the lost symbols is performed in the same manner as usual.

Subsequently, the first performance of the "continuous notice B" and the second pseudo-continuous performance in the "third variation" (final pseudo-continuous performance) are displayed in the same manner as the first pseudo-continuous performance of the "third variation". Let the background image of the variation of the pseudo production pattern 700 be a meteor shower background image 750 . This indicates that the "continuous advance notice B" is continuing. After that, in the second pseudo-continuous effect in the "third variation", the losing pattern is determined and displayed, and the pseudo-continuous effect in the "third variation" ends.

In the "fourth variation" which is the second internal setting of the "continuous notice B", the background image of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variation display is set to the meteor shower background image 750 in the same manner as the "third variation". . This indicates that the continuous announcement effect continues from the "third variation". In the illustrated example, the "fourth variation" displays a ready-to-win pseudo effect pattern 701 and develops to a ready-to-win effect. In this way, the continuous advance notice effect is performed in a stage prior to the ready-to-win effect in one variation of the meteor shower background image 750 . Then, the ready-to-win effect after the continuous advance notice effect indicates that this change is the final time of the series of continuous advance notice effects.

If the "fourth variation" is determined to be a loss, the symbol for the loss is determined and displayed. As a result, the series of continuous announcement performance of "continuous announcement B" continued from "third variation" is ended.

As in this production mode, when the pachinko machine 1 starts a new continuous announcement effect (including one started by a pseudo-continuous effect) immediately after the final continuous announcement effect ends in the ready-to-win effect, the ready-to-win effect is started. Since the production makes the distinction between the new and old continuous announcement production clear, the regulation is lifted assuming that the conditions are satisfied.

In this embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 performs a new continuous announcement effect (pseudo continuous effect ), the new continuous announcement effect is continued without breaking the previous continuous announcement effect. As a result, the continuous number of times of the continuous announcement effect is increased, and the reliability of the announcement is accordingly increased, so that the player's expectation for the big win can be heightened.

(12. Effects of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained, and in addition, since the continuous notice effect includes the pseudo-continuous effect, it is possible to diversify the notice effect. It is possible to realize a more interesting pinball game machine by enhancing the presentation effect.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 regulates and releases the continuous advance notice performance even when performing a new pseudo-continuous performance immediately after the completion of the pseudo-continuous performance. That is, when a new pseudo-continuous performance is performed immediately after the pseudo-continuous performance ends with a normal losing pattern, the first change of the new pseudo-continuous performance is a normal variable display (non-continuous advance notice display). On the other hand, when a new pseudo-continuous effect is performed immediately after the pseudo-continuous effect ends with the losing pattern of the ready-to-win effect, it is desirable that the first change of the new pseudo-continuous effect is a continuous advance notice display.

Moreover, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can of course be embodied in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, when performing a new continuous advance notice effect after the end of the continuous advance notice effect, it is conceivable to restrict the continuous advance notice effect not only for one variable display but also for two variable displays. In addition, the pinball game machine of the present invention collects the displayed and shot game balls inside the game machine, shoots them again from the shooting device, and manages the number of balls possessed by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. It may be applied to an enclosed game machine.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20 game area, 23: First special figure start opening, 24: Second special figure start opening, 25: First big prize opening, 26: Second big prize opening, 281: 1st special figure display device (special symbol display device), 283: 2nd special figure display device (special symbol display device), 40: main control device (property determination means), 42: sub-integrated control device (notice effect control means , continuous regulation means), 47: production pattern display device (production display device)

Claims (1)

a success/failure determination means for determining whether or not a transition to a special game state advantageous to the player is made due to the entry of the game ball into the starting hole;
According to the success/failure judgment, the performance pattern is variably displayed, and later the performance pattern is fixedly displayed to inform the result of the success/failure judgment, and when winning, the performance pattern is fixedly displayed as a predetermined winning pattern. effect display means for notifying the winning by
A pinball game machine comprising: an advance notice effect control means for carrying out an advance notice effect indicating that there is a possibility that the result of the success/failure determination will result in winning before the confirmation display, by means of the effect display means,
The advance notice effect control means continuously executes, as the advance notice effect, effect display in a predetermined effect mode over a plurality of times of variable display of the effect symbol, thereby indicating the possibility of winning the prize. production is possible,
The continuous advance notice effect is such that, in the variable display of one of the effect symbols, the effect display in the predetermined effect mode is performed before the specific variable display performed at the end thereof,
In addition, the continuous notice effect is designed to indicate that the reliability of the notice is high when the number of times it continues in a series is large,
Further, the advance notice performance control means is a continuous regulation means for regulating the continuous advance notice performance not to be newly carried out with regard to the variable display of at least one of the performance symbols immediately after the end of the continuous advance notice performance. with
The pinball game machine is characterized in that the continuous regulation means does not regulate the execution of the continuous announcement effect when a predetermined condition is established.

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