JP2023035064A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To realize a highly interesting game machine by improving a performance effect regarding completion of a jackpot game state.SOLUTION: While a game machine sets a first special variation pattern table when shifting from a jackpot game with a first predetermined pattern to a normal game state on the basis of winning/losing determination of a pattern, it sets a second special variation pattern table when shifting from a jackpot game with a second predetermined pattern to a normal game state. When a predetermined switching condition is satisfied in the middle of a setting of the first or second special variation pattern table, the pattern is switched to a normal variation pattern table. Further, a probability of execution of a special performance display, such as an SP ready-to-win performance, when the first special variation pattern table is set is higher than when the normal variation pattern table is set, and a possibility of a jackpot is higher in execution of a specific performance display when the second special variation pattern table is set than when the normal variation pattern table is set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that shifts to an advantageous state for the player after the end of a jackpot game state.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a game machine, determines whether or not a game ball enters a starting hole to determine whether or not it is a big win, and when the determination result is a big win, the big winning hole is opened and the game is played. It is the mainstream that a jackpot game is started that is advantageous for players to win prize balls. In this type of pachinko machine, the game after the end of the big win game state is put into an advantageous state for winning the next big win game for a predetermined period, and it is possible to win the big win games continuously. there is

In such a case, there are players who end the game by transitioning to a normal game state different from the advantageous state after the end of the big win game state, or by ending the advantageous state shifted after the end of the big win game state. there is Therefore, there is a game machine that implements measures to continue the game even after the jackpot game state is over (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2005-006823 A

How to continue the game even after the end of the big win game state is an important matter that greatly affects the interest of the game, and it is important to improve the game performance related to the end of the big win game state. It has been demanded.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the performance effect related to the end of the jackpot game state and improving the interest of the game.

The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention comprises a win-or-fail judgment means for executing a win-or-fail judgment when a predetermined condition is established, and a variable display of symbols according to a variation pattern set based on the result of the win-or-fail judgment. A symbol display means to execute, a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the result of winning/failure determination is a jackpot and a predetermined pattern is fixedly displayed on the pattern display means, and a game state is resumed after the jackpot game state is finished. An advantageous state transition means for shifting to an advantageous state advantageous to a player and a performance display means for performing variation and performance display of performance patterns according to the variable display of the patterns, and the performance display means has a predetermined performance pattern. A special variation pattern table setting means for setting a special variation pattern table by transitioning to a normal game state different from an advantageous state after a jackpot game is completed in a gaming machine capable of performing a specific effect display by being in a mode. Prepare. A special variation pattern table setting means sets a first special variation pattern table when a big win game is shifted to a normal game state due to a first predetermined symbol being confirmed and displayed as a predetermined symbol. On the other hand, the second special variation pattern table is set when the big hit game is shifted to the normal game state due to the confirmation display of the second predetermined pattern as the predetermined pattern. Further, the special fluctuation pattern table setting means switches to the normal fluctuation pattern table when a predetermined switching condition is established while the first special fluctuation pattern table or the second special fluctuation pattern table is being set. When the first special variation pattern table is set, the probability of performing the specific performance display is higher than when the normal variation pattern table is set, and when the second special variation pattern table is set, the specific performance display is performed. is higher than the normal variation pattern table.

According to the game machine of the present invention, since the performance mode after the end of the big win game differs according to the kind of the big win game, the performance effect related to the end of the big win game can be enhanced, and the amusement of the game can be improved. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of preventing the player from ending the game immediately after the end of the jackpot game (immediate failure prevention).

The gaming machine of the invention described in claim 2 includes win-or-fail judgment means for executing win-or-fail judgment when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and symbol variation display according to a variation pattern set based on the result of the win-or-fail judgment. A symbol display means to execute, a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the result of winning/failure determination is a jackpot and a predetermined pattern is fixedly displayed on the pattern display means, and a game state is resumed after the jackpot game state is finished. An advantageous state transition means for shifting to an advantageous state advantageous to a player and a performance display means for performing variation and performance display of performance patterns according to the variable display of the patterns, and the performance display means has a predetermined performance pattern. A game machine capable of executing a specific effect display by being in a mode is provided with special variation pattern table setting means for setting a special variation pattern table when an advantageous state ends. A special variation pattern table setting means sets a first special variation pattern table after an advantageous state shifted from a big win game caused by the fixed display of a first predetermined symbol as a predetermined symbol ends. On the other hand, the second special variation pattern table is set after the advantageous state shifted from the jackpot game caused by the confirmation display of the second predetermined pattern as the predetermined pattern is completed. Further, the special fluctuation pattern table setting means switches to the normal fluctuation pattern table when a predetermined switching condition is established while the first special fluctuation pattern table or the second special fluctuation pattern table is being set. When the first special variation pattern table is set, the probability of performing the specific performance display is higher than when the normal variation pattern table is set, and when the second special variation pattern table is set, the specific performance display is performed. is higher than the normal variation pattern table.

According to the game machine of the present invention, since the performance mode after the end of the advantageous state differs according to the type of the jackpot game that causes the transition to the advantageous state, the performance effect related to the end of the advantageous state is enhanced, and the amusement of the game is enhanced. can be improved. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of preventing the player from ending the game immediately after the end of the advantageous state (immediate termination prevention).

In the gaming machine of the invention described in claims 1 and 2, the predetermined condition is that, for example, in the case of a pinball gaming machine (pachinko machine), winning of a game ball into a starting hole arranged in the gaming area is The condition is that the random number for judgment to be used is obtained, and the big win is not being performed, and the pattern is not being displayed in a variable or fixed manner. In addition, the predetermined conditions may be added or some conditions may be deleted. For example, in the case of a reel-type gaming machine, the predetermined conditions are that a game medium is inserted into the gaming machine, a BET is placed, the reels are not rotating, the starting lever is operated with the lottery right obtained, and the game is played. Provided that the medium is not being dispensed. In addition, the predetermined conditions may be added or some conditions may be deleted.

In the gaming machines of the inventions described in claims 1 and 2, the advantageous state is, for example, in the case of a pinball game machine, a game state in which it is easy to enter a game ball into the starting port and there are many opportunities for winning or failing judgment (time-saving game state). It is also conceivable to set it as a probability variable game state that increases the probability of becoming a big hit in the success/failure determination as an advantageous state.

In the gaming machine of the invention described in claims 1 and 2, the production pattern is set in a predetermined mode by the production display means, for example, three production patterns are variably displayed in the variable display of the production pattern. It is desirable to have a ready-to-win performance mode in which two of the performance symbols are the same symbols and stop fluctuating, while waiting for the remaining one performance symbol to stop fluctuating. Further, as the specific effect display, a special reach effect developed from a normal reach effect (also referred to as a normal reach) can be considered. For example, in the special reach production, the background image is different from the normal reach production, and the difference between the two is made clear.

In the gaming machine of the invention described in claims 1 and 2, a big win game resulting from the confirmation display of the first predetermined symbol and a big win game resulting from the confirmation display of the second predetermined symbol are achieved. A configuration with different types of games is desirable.

In the gaming machine of the invention described in claim 3, it is possible to implement a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big win as the effect display, and when the second special variation pattern table is set, the result of the winning/failure determination is a big hit as the notice effect. In the case of , the probability of executing the fixed advance notice performance for fixing this is made higher than in the case of the normal fluctuation pattern table.

According to this, it becomes possible for a player who wants to see a limited effect such as a fixed advance notice effect to further increase the desire to continue playing the game by making the fixed advance notice effect appear more easily.

In the gaming machine of the invention described in claim 4, it is possible to perform a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit as the effect display, and when the specific effect display is performed when the first special variation pattern table is set. In addition, the probability of carrying out a high-expectation foretelling performance indicating that the degree of expectation of a big win is equal to or higher than a predetermined degree of expectation as the foretelling performance is made higher than that of the normal variation pattern table.

According to this, there is a possibility that the degree of expectation for the specific effect display will decrease by increasing the appearance rate of the specific effect display. It is possible to avoid lowering expectations for the specific effect display.

1 is a front view of a game machine to which the present invention is applied; FIG. It is a front view of a game board used in the gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is an electrical block diagram of the game machine. It is explanatory drawing regarding the special design used with the said gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing regarding the jackpot game implemented with the said gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing regarding the game specification of the said gaming machine. 4 is a flow chart showing the control contents of a "startup process" executed by the main controller of the gaming 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 flowchart which shows the control content of the "special game process" performed in the said "win-win determination process." It is the second flow chart showing the control contents of the "special game process" executed in the "win/fail determination process". It is the 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the "special game process" performed in the said "win-win determination process." It is the fourth flow chart showing the control contents of the "special game process" executed in the "win/fail determination process". It is the 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "small hit game process" performed in the said "win-win determination process." It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "small hit game process" performed in said "win-win determination process." It is explanatory drawing regarding the variation pattern table used with the said gaming machine. It is the first flow chart showing the control contents of the "special variation pattern table setting process" executed in the "special figure propriety determination process". It is the second flow chart showing the control contents of the "special variation pattern table setting process" executed in the "special figure propriety determination process". 4 is a first display example showing a display mode of an effect performed by the game machine; It is a second display example showing the display mode of the effect implemented in the gaming machine. FIG. 13 is a third display example showing a display mode of the effect performed by the game machine; FIG. It is the 4th example of a display which shows the display mode of the production|presentation implemented with the said gaming machine.

〔Example〕
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 winning openings 27 capable of always entering a ball are arranged at a position diagonally below the left side of the center case 200 and at a 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. 28) 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 configured to perform any of 5 rounds, 10 rounds, and 15 rounds of a round game in which the first big winning hole 25 is opened 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 two pseudo performance patterns 700 are stopped in the same pattern and the remaining one pseudo performance pattern 700 is displayed in a variable manner 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). Look-ahead judgment is performed. In this case, the look-ahead effect is executed according to the look-ahead determination, and in the look-ahead effect, the display mode of the reserved pattern indicating the existence of the reserved memory is changed to a special display different from the normal display in the play pattern display device 47. A performance is performed to heighten a player's expectation for a big hit.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 provides a "notice" indicating that there is a possibility that the result of the win/fail judgment will result in winning before the pseudo performance pattern 700 is displayed as a performance to increase the player's expectation of a big win. "Direction" can be implemented. For example, in the special symbol propriety determination effect by the performance symbol display device 47, the advance notice effect is a background image different from the usual background of the variable display of the pseudo effect symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 can carry out a "fixed advance notice effect" suggesting confirmation of a big win when the result of winning/failure determination is a big win as a notice effect. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is capable of implementing a "high expectation announcement effect" as an announcement effect, which suggests that the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than a predetermined degree.

(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 normal game state, a probability variable game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and a time saving game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The game state of the game state is included.

The normal game state is a game state in which the probability of a big hit is set to be low in the determination of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is won, and the general electric support function described later 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.

Probability variable gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning 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 gaming state. Since the pachinko machine 1 uses both the variable probability game state and the time-saving game state as will be described later, it may be configured such that the probability of winning a big hit is high. However, in the probability variation gaming state, the 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 winning probability at the time of the judgment of the general figure In some cases, a general electricity support function is provided in which the fluctuation time is shortened and the opening time of the general electricity accessory 22 is extended. Not limited to this, there is also a configuration in which the probability variation gaming state does not perform the time saving function and the general electric support function is given.

The variable probability game state 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 at the time of winning/failure determination which is the cause of the big win game after the big win game is finished. In the probability variation gaming state, in the 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 is a predetermined continuous number of times (for example, 10000 times) It is the structure which shifts to a normal game state by the completion conditions of reaching reaching. In the pachinko machine 1, the variable probability game state is substantially continued until the next big win. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 performs a right-handed game in the variable probability game state.

The time-saving gaming state is 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. This is a game state in which a general electricity support function is provided in which the fluctuation 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 game states. One of them is a time-saving game state (also called a time-saving game state) that can be shifted through a big-hit game after the end of the big-hit game. The pachinko machine 1 is configured such that it always shifts to the "a time-saving game state" after the end of the jackpot game. For example, the pachinko machine 1 may be configured to shift to the probability variable game state and the time saving game state after the jackpot game ends.

In addition, in the type of time-saving gaming state, the pachinko machine 1 is a variation ( When the small hit fluctuation or loss fluctuation) reaches a predetermined number of arrivals (also called b time reduction arrival number, for example, 900 times), a b time reduction game state that can be shifted from the normal game state without going through the big win game. Prepare. In this case, the count of b time-saving arrival count counts the total number of fluctuations in which the first special figure and the second special figure in the non-probability variable gaming state do not become a big hit in succession after the big hit game ends. It should be noted that the count of b time-saving arrival count counts the number of fluctuations that do not become a big hit if it is non-probability variation (low probability) even in a time-saving gaming state.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 does not go through a jackpot game by determining a predetermined losing pattern when determining whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is successful in the normal game state in the type of the time-saving game state. A time-saving game state (also referred to as c time-saving game state) that can be shifted from the normal game state is provided.

In any of these time-saving gaming states, the number of fluctuations of the special figures that did not become a big hit continuously in the judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure is a predetermined number of continuations (for example, a Time saving: 10000 times or 100 times, b time saving: 500 times, c time saving: 30 times, etc.) is satisfied, and the normal game state is entered.

In addition, the time-saving gaming state may be a configuration in which only the general electric support function is given without shortening the average fluctuation time of the special figure depending on the game configuration. In particular, in the case of a configuration that gives time reduction without going through a big hit game such as "b time saving game state" or "c time saving game state", it is permitted by the rules to shift the winning probability to a high probability without going through a big hit game. Therefore, in the case of a configuration having such a time saving, it is necessary to configure a time saving gaming state without shifting the winning probability of the normal figure to a high probability. From this, you may simply call what makes it easy to win a prize to the general electric role as a time-saving game state. 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 state, the probability variable game state, and the time reduction game state changes the game state from the normal game state (low probability/non-time reduction), probability change, and time reduction immediately after the end of the jackpot game. It can be shifted to either a probability variable/time saving game state (high probability/time saving) or normal probability/time saving game state (low probability/time saving).

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 switches the performance mode of the special figure win/loss determination performance according to the game state, thereby increasing the interest of the game. By the way, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the normal game state after the jackpot game ends, or shifts to the normal game state (low probability/non-time reduction) after the normal probability/time saving game state (low probability/short time) after the jackpot game ends. Otherwise, the player may become discouraged and end the game. Therefore, in order to prevent the player from stopping the game, a period of a special production mode is provided for a predetermined period from the time when the game state shifts to the normal game state after the end of the jackpot game, or a period of a special production mode is provided for a predetermined period from the end of the time-saving game state. A period of a special presentation mode is provided to make the game more interesting after the big win game or after the time-saving game state is finished.

The pachinko machine 1 can implement a first special performance mode and a second special performance mode as special performance modes in a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game or in a predetermined period after the end of the time-saving game state. In this case, in the first special effect mode, the probability of executing the SP ready-to-win effect is higher than in other effect modes including the effect mode in the normal game state. In the second special performance mode, the possibility of a big hit when the SP ready-to-win performance is performed is made higher than other performance modes including the performance mode in the normal game state. In addition, the first special effect mode and the second special effect mode after the end of the time saving game state are configured to switch the mode by switching the variation pattern table for selecting the variation time of the special figure. will be described later.

(3-4. Special symbols and big hits)
With reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, the big-hit symbols, small-hit symbols, and losing symbols used in the pachinko machine 1, and the types of big-hit games set according to the big-hit symbols will be described. The pachinko machine 1 includes, for example, "variable probability jackpot pattern A", "variable probability jackpot pattern B", "variable probability jackpot pattern C", "normal jackpot pattern 1", "normal jackpot pattern 2", "normal jackpot pattern 3", " 13 types of special symbols such as normal jackpot pattern 4, small-hit pattern A, small-hit pattern B, losing pattern 1, losing pattern 2, losing pattern 3, and losing pattern 4 have

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the "variable probability big win symbol A" is a symbol for selecting the "first big win". The "first jackpot" is configured such that the game state is set to the probability variable game and time-saving game state after the jackpot game ends. In this case, the probability variation game is a non-probability variation game (low probability) by reaching the predetermined probability variation continuation number of times (10000 times, see FIG. 7) that the number of fluctuations of the special figure that did not become a big hit continuously as described above It is a configuration that shifts to On the other hand, the type of time saving game is "a time saving game". The a time-saving game is configured such that the time-saving game ends when the number of fluctuations of the special symbols that did not hit the jackpot continuously as described above reaches the predetermined time-saving continuation number (10000 times, see FIG. 7). . In addition, the "first big win" has a selection rate of 10% at the time of the big win. The "first jackpot" is a transition to a 5R (round) jackpot game.

The “first big hit” is set to 900 times for the number of b time reduction arrivals, which is the condition for giving the b time reduction gaming state. That is, when the number of fluctuations without a big hit reaches 900 times after the ``first jackpot'' jackpot game is finished and the probability variable game and ``a time saving game'' are finished, the next fluctuation is in a b time saving game state. Further, the "first big hit" is set to 500 times as the number of b time-saving continuation times in which the b time-saving game state is continued. That is, when the number of fluctuations reaches 500 times in the b time-saving game state, the b time-saving game state ends and becomes a normal game state (non-probable variable and non-time-saving game).

The "probability variable jackpot symbol B" is a symbol for selecting the "second jackpot". And "second jackpot" is a configuration in which the game state is set to the probability variable game and time-saving game state after the jackpot game ends. The type of time saving game is "a time saving game". The "second jackpot" has a selection rate of 45% at the time of the jackpot. "Second jackpot" is to shift to a 10R jackpot game. The "second big hit" is set to 900 times when the b time saving game state is given. Furthermore, the b time saving continuation number of times that the b time saving game state is continued is set to 500 times.

The "variable probability big win symbol C" is a symbol for selecting the "third big win". And "3rd jackpot" is a configuration in which the game state is set to the probability variable game and time-saving game state after the jackpot game ends. The type of time saving game is "a time saving game". The "third jackpot" has a selection rate of 5% when the jackpot is selected. The "third jackpot" is to shift to a 15R jackpot game. The "third big hit" is set to 900 times when the b time saving game state is given. Further, the "third big hit" is set to 500 times as the number of b time-saving continuation times in which the b time-saving game state is continued.

"Normal jackpot pattern 1" is a pattern for selecting the "fourth jackpot". And "4th jackpot" is a configuration in which the game state is set to a time-saving game state in which the game state is non-variable after the jackpot game ends. The type of time saving game is "a time saving game". In this case, the time-saving game ends when the number of fluctuations of the special figure that did not hit the jackpot continuously as described above reaches the predetermined time-saving continuation number (100 times, see FIG. 7). Configuration. The "fourth jackpot" has a selection rate of 20% at the time of the jackpot. The "fourth jackpot" shifts to a 5R jackpot game. The "fourth big hit" is set to 900 times when the b time saving game state is given. In this case, since it is a non-probability variable game that saves time after the "fourth jackpot" jackpot game ends, when the number of fluctuations that does not result in a jackpot after the jackpot game ends reaches 900 times, the next fluctuation will be a b time saving game state. Become. Furthermore, the b time saving continuation number of times that the b time saving game state is continued is set to 500 times.

"Normal jackpot pattern 2" is a pattern for selecting the "fifth jackpot". Then, the "fifth jackpot" is a configuration in which the game state is set to a time-saving game with non-probability variation after the jackpot game ends. The type of time saving game is "a time saving game". The "fifth jackpot" has a selection rate of 10% when the jackpot is selected. The "fifth jackpot" is to shift to a 5R jackpot game. The "fifth big hit" is set to 900 times when the b time saving game state is given. Furthermore, the b time saving continuation number of times that the b time saving game state is continued is set to 500 times.

"Normal jackpot pattern 3" is a pattern for selecting the "sixth jackpot". And "6th jackpot" is a configuration in which the game state is set to a non-probability variable, non-time-saving normal game state after the jackpot game ends. The "sixth jackpot" has a selection rate of 5% when the jackpot is selected. The "sixth jackpot" shifts to a 5R jackpot game. The "sixth jackpot" is set to 900 times when the b time saving game state is given. Furthermore, the b time saving continuation number of times that the b time saving game state is continued is set to 500 times.

"Normal jackpot pattern 4" is a pattern for selecting the "seventh jackpot". And "seventh jackpot" is a configuration in which the game state is set to a non-probability variable, non-time-saving normal game state after the jackpot game ends. The "seventh jackpot" has a selection rate of 5% when the jackpot is selected. The "seventh jackpot" shifts to a 5R jackpot game. The "seventh big hit" is set to 900 times when the b time saving game state is given. Furthermore, the b time saving continuation number of times that the b time saving game state is continued is set to 500 times.

The "first jackpot" to the "seventh jackpot" differ in the degree of advantage of the game, such as the number of prize balls that can be obtained according to the number of rounds, or whether it is variable or non-variable after the end of the jackpot game. . For example, the 'third big win' has the highest number of rounds of the big win game and the highest possible number of prize balls to be acquired, and also has the highest advantage for the player because it changes after the big win game is over. On the other hand, the "sixth big win" and the "seventh big win" have the lowest advantage for the player based on the number of prize balls that can be acquired and the game state to be shifted after the big win game is over.

The “small winning symbol A” and the “small winning symbol B” are symbols for carrying out a small winning game.

Of the "losing pattern 1", "losing pattern 2", "losing pattern 3", and "losing pattern 4", "losing pattern 3" and "losing pattern 4" are the predetermined losing patterns, and "time saving patterns ”. These symbols are symbols in which the game state is set to the "c time-saving game state" from the next variation without going through the jackpot game after the determination of the corresponding symbol. Incidentally, the probability of occurrence of the "c time-saving gaming state" is set to, for example, 1/76.

(4. Game Specifications of Pachinko Machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 7, 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 1/209 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 10000 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 transitioning to the time-saving game state (a time-saving game state) after the end of the jackpot game is set to 90% 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 10000 times or 100 times for the first special figure and the second special figure to be displayed after the end of the big hit game. Furthermore, the continuation of the b time-saving gaming state, which shifts when the number of fluctuation display times of the first special figure and the second special figure in the non-probable variable gaming state (low probability) state after the end of the jackpot game reaches the b time-saving arrival number, It continues until the number of fluctuation display times of 1 special figure and 2nd special figure reaches 500 times. Furthermore, the continuation of the c time-saving game state by the time-saving design in the non-probability variable and non-time-saving game state after the end of the big hit game is continued until the number of fluctuation display times of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 30 times.

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, any one of a 5R jackpot game in which 5 rounds of the round game for opening the first jackpot 25 is performed, a 10R jackpot game in 10 rounds, and a 15R jackpot game in 15 rounds is selected. In each round game, 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 activation process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 8, 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 built in the main controller 40 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 built into main controller 40 .

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, at a 4 ms cycle) executes an interrupt process (see FIG. 9), which will be described later, between the execution of process S12 and the re-execution of process S8. .

(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. 9, 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 activation process (see FIG. 8).

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. The 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 the game state setting process (process S26). In this process, the main controller 40 usually sets various tables such as setting of game states such as odd probability and time saving, a table for selecting jackpot symbols and losing symbols, and a table for selecting variation patterns. Further, in this process, when various game states have changed, a process of transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer 500 is executed. Main controller 40, for example, after the jackpot game (special game) or the winning game (universal game) in the above-described success determination process (process S25), transmits a signal to the hall computer 500 after a lapse of a predetermined time.

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.

As shown in FIG. 9, after processing S30, main controller 40 performs register saving (processing S31), and executes performance display data creation processing (processing S32). In the process S32, the main controller 40 calculates the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM built in the main controller 40 in the startup process (see FIG. 8), and the test firing test. Create data to display the test results on the performance display device. After processing S31, 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 S31 on the performance display device by displaying commons of various LEDs (8-bit unit display areas 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 the startup processing (see FIG. 8).

Note that the main controller 40 executes the calculation processing for performance display (processing S10) in the start-up processing (FIG. 8), while interrupting the display of the calculation result in the calculation processing for performance display (processing S10). done in 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. 8) 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. 9) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, 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.

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 hole switch 508 and the out hole switch 509 for detecting a ball entering the out hole 203 detect a game ball, 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. 15).

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, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 11) will be described. In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), a plurality of types of first special figure random numbers are extracted and retained and stored according to the entry into the first special figure start opening 23, and the second special figure start opening 24 Random numbers of a plurality of types of second special symbols are extracted and retained and stored in accordance with the entry into the ball. 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. 12, 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 in process S110 is affirmative (process S110: Yes), in process S111 whether or not the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the first special figure reserved storage area is full (upper limit number reached) or not). 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, in the process S113, the first 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 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 the specific numerical value, it is confirmed whether it is a numerical value determined as a big hit, a numerical value determined as a reach, etc., and in the case of a big hit, it is confirmed whether it is a big hit with a probability variable game state etc. be. 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), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 11), and ends this process.

If the determination is affirmative in process S115 (process S115: Yes), in process S116 whether the number of pending memories of the second special figure stored in the second special figure pending storage area is full (the upper limit number is reached) or not). 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 the specific numerical value, it is confirmed whether it is a numerical value determined as a big hit, a numerical value determined as a reach, etc., and in the case of a big hit, it is confirmed whether it is a big hit with a probability variable game state etc. be. 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 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 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, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, the success/failure determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the main controller 40, as the first process to be executed in the success/failure determination process (process S25), is a process related to the success/failure determination of the general figure and the winning game (universal figure game). (Processing S200) is executed.

It should be noted that the main control device 40 also executes a process related to a normal game (normal game) according to the success/failure determination of the normal game in the process S200. In this case, the main controller 40 performs control processing of the general-purpose game to open and close the general-purpose electric accessory in a predetermined manner, if the result of the general-purpose judgment is winning. In this general-purpose game process, when a general-purpose hit occurs due to the success/failure determination of the general-purpose pattern, the main control device 40 opens the general-purpose electric accessory in a predetermined open mode after the start interval time has elapsed. Then, the main controller 40 performs a process of closing the general electric utility when a specified number of balls are entered into the general electric utility, or when the opening end time elapses. On the other hand, if it is not a hit in the general pattern by the success/failure determination of the general pattern, it returns to the success/failure determination processing (processing S25) without releasing the general electric accessory.

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. Subsequently, the details of the special figure propriety determination process (process S300) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

(8-1. Special figure right or wrong determination process)
As shown in FIG. 14, the "special figure win/loss determination process" first confirms whether or not the special electric role is not activated in the process S300, and determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress. If the determination is negative (process S300: No), the process proceeds to "special game process" (process S400) (see FIG. 15).

If the determination is affirmative in the process S300 (process S300: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is in the process of stopping fluctuation in the process S301. If the determination is affirmative (process S301: 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 S302.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S302 (process S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a pending memory of the second special figure in the process S303. If it is an affirmative determination (process S303: Yes), the number of pending memories of the second special figure is subtracted in process S304, and shift processing of the 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 S303 (processing S303: No), it is determined in processing S305 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the first special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S305: Yes), the number of pending memories of the first special figure is subtracted in process S306, 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 S304 or the processing S306, in the processing S310 shown in FIG. 15, 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 arrival times, the setting of the number of times of benefit time reduction continuation, the time setting of the jackpot start production of the jackpot game executed by the production pattern display device 46, 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 subsequent process S318, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283 is performed, the symbol variation start command and symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and "special game processing ” (process S400). 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 content of the small winning game, the setting of the time for the small winning start performance of the small winning game performed by the performance pattern display device 46, the time for 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 second special symbol is determined in processing S325, and in processing S326, Based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be the object of the success/failure determination, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the losing pattern is determined from a preselected variation pattern table for variations other than the time of the big win. 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 S301 shown in FIG. 14 (process S301: No), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S330: No), the process proceeds to "special game process" (process S400, see FIG. 15).

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, the process proceeds to "special game processing" (processing S400).

If it is a negative determination in the processing S302 shown in FIG. 14 (processing S302: No), as shown in FIG. determine whether or not If the determination is negative (process S340: No), the process proceeds to "special game process" (process S400, see FIG. 15).

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 win game can be started, and the big win 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, the process shifts to the "special game process" (process S400, see FIG. 15).

If it is a negative determination in the processing S342 (processing S342: No), as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is a combination of small hits in processing 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 probability variation flag is "1". If the determination is negative (process S354: No), the process proceeds to process S358. If the determination is affirmative (processing S354: Yes), the process of counting (counting) the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after shifting to the probability variation gaming state in the processing S355 is performed. 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 probability variation gaming state is 10000 times, and the counting process by the probability variation counter is performed by increasing the count value of the probability variation counter from the number of continuations "10000" to the first special figure and the second special figure. It is desirable to perform a process of subtracting "1" for each change other than the above. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of variations is the process of adding "1" to the count value of the probability variation counter from the initial value "0" for each variation 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 (10000 times) which is the end of the probability variation gaming state. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in step S355 is "0" (or whether or not it is 10000 in the configuration of addition). If the determination is negative (process S356: No), the process proceeds to process S358. If the determination is affirmative (process S356: Yes), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" in process S357. As a result, the probability variation gaming state is terminated, and the gaming state is shifted to the non-probability variation gaming state.

In subsequent processing S358, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". If the determination is negative (process S358: No), the process proceeds to process S370. If the determination is affirmative (process S358: Yes), the number of times of variation of the first special figure and the second special figure after shifting to the time saving game state in the process S359 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 this embodiment, the number of continuations of the time-saving game state is 10000 times, 100 times, or 500 times (b time-saving), and the counting process by the time-saving counter is performed by setting the count value of the time-saving counter to the number of times of continuation "10000" times. It is desirable to perform a process of subtracting "1" from "100" times or "500" times for each variation other than the big hits of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. 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 S360, 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 (10000 times, 100 times, or 500 times) at which the time saving game state ends. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in step S359 is "0" (in the configuration of addition, it is determined whether or not it is 10000, 100, or 500). If the determination is negative (process S360: No), the process proceeds to process S370. If the determination is affirmative (process S360: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S361. As a result, the time-saving game is terminated, and the game state is shifted to a non-time-saving game state.

In the following process S370, a "special variation pattern table setting process" for setting a special variation pattern table for implementing the first special effect mode or the second special effect mode in the effect after the time saving game state is finished is executed. . The details of the special fluctuation pattern table and the special fluctuation pattern table setting process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG.

In the subsequent process S390, a "b time saving setting process" for setting whether or not to shift to the b time saving game state is executed. In this process, first, the number of times of fluctuation display that does not result in a big hit of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the previous big hit game is counted by the "b 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 b time-saving counter is the process of adding "1" to the count value of the b 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 b time-saving arrival number (900 times) predetermined after the last big hit game to the b time-saving counter as the count value, and the first special figure And the process of subtracting "1" from the count value may be performed for each variation other than the big hit of the second special figure. Incidentally, the b time-saving counter is reset (cleared) to the initial value by the occurrence of a big hit game or reaching the b time-saving arrival times.

Then, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations other than the big hit of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the b time saving reaching number of times to give the b time saving gaming state. That is, it is determined whether or not the count value of the b time saving counter is the b time saving arrival times.

When the number of fluctuations other than the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches the b time reduction reaching number of times to give the b time saving game state, the number of continuation times of the b time saving game state (for example, 500 times) is set, and the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, the game state is shifted to the b time-saving game state. In addition, the b time-saving game state shortens the pattern fluctuation time associated with the determination of whether the first special figure and the second special figure is given an open extension function. On the other hand, the winning probability of the normal figure is not high.

In this case, when reaching the number of time b reached is the small hit variation display, the state is shifted to the b time saving game state after the end of the small hit game. On the other hand, in the case of reaching the b time saving arrival number of times is a loss fluctuation display, it moves to the b time saving game state after the end of the fluctuation of the special figure. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of reaching the b time saving game state (c time saving game state) is reached, the transition to the b time saving game state is enabled. That is, after the fluctuation ends, the b time-saving game state is newly started (the count of the time-saving counter is updated). However, this is an example, and even if the number of times of reaching the b time saving game state is reached, the transition to the b time saving game state is invalidated, and the number of continuations when a new time saving game is started in the time saving game state It is good also as a structure which shifts to the longer side. It is desirable to adopt it as appropriate when determining the playability.

In the following process S391, "c time saving setting process" for setting whether or not to shift to the c time saving game state is executed. First, in the normal game state, it is determined whether or not a predetermined predetermined losing pattern (losing pattern 3 or losing pattern 4) has been confirmed and displayed when determining whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is successful. judge.

If it is a predetermined losing pattern, it will shift to c time saving game state. Therefore, the number of continuations (30 times) predetermined according to the lost pattern is set in the time saving counter, and "1" is set in the time saving flag. As a result, a c time-saving game state is provided.

In this case, it moves to the time saving game state after the end of the variation of the special figure. In addition, the Pachinko machine 1 is invalidated even if the time saving pattern is displayed in the time saving game state (b time saving). 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, when the time-saving pattern is confirmed and displayed in the time-saving game state, the configuration where the c time-saving game state is started from there, or when the time-saving game is newly started in the time-saving game state, the number of continuations is shifted to the longer one. may be configured. It is conceivable to adopt it as appropriate when determining the playability.

Subsequently, in processing S392, a state designation command indicating a state such as whether the current game state is a variable probability game state, whether it is a time-saving game state, or the like 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. Thereafter, the process proceeds to "special game processing" (process S400, see FIG. 21).

(8-2. Special game processing)
Next, "special game processing" will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 24. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the "special game process", first, in process S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation. If the determination is negative (process S400: No), the process is terminated and the process proceeds to "small hit game process". On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S400: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first big winning hole 25 is open in process S401.

If it is a negative determination in the processing S401 (processing S401: No), it is determined whether or not it is during the interval of the big hit game in the processing S402, and if it is a negative determination (processing S402: No), the big hit end effect is being performed in the processing S403. Determine whether or not If the determination is negative (processing S403: No), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed in processing S404. If it is a negative determination (process S404: No), it returns to the special figure propriety determination process.

If the determination in the process S404 is affirmative (process S404: Yes), control is performed to open the first big winning hole 25 in the first round in the first big winning hole opening process of the process S405. In addition, in processing S405, a command to start a big hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device . Then return.

If the determination in the processing S401 is affirmative (processing S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not nine prizes have been won in the first big winning port 25 (regular number of winnings) (processing S410). , or whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 25 has ended (processing S411) is performed, and if the determination is affirmative (processing S410 or processing S411: Yes), the first big prize in processing S412 The mouth 25 is closed, and the process of starting the jackpot interval is executed in the subsequent process S413. After that, return (see FIG. 19). If both of the processing S410 and the processing S411 result in a negative determination (processing S410: No, processing S411: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S402 (see FIG. 19) (processing S402: Yes), as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed in processing S420. If the determination is negative (process S420: No), the process returns (see FIG. 19). If the determination is affirmative (process S420: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the final round in process S421. If the determination is affirmative (processing S421: Yes), the processing of the jackpot end effect of processing S422 is executed, and in this processing, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43, and the jackpot game is ended. and return.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process S421 (process S421: No), the first big winning hole 25 is opened in the next round by the first big winning hole opening process of the process S423, and the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S403 (see FIG. 19) (processing S403: Yes), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S430: No), the process returns (see FIG. 19). If the determination is affirmative (process S430: Yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in process S431 is executed, and then the condition device and the special electric accessory are stopped in process S432. Execute.

Subsequently, in processing S433, it is determined whether or not it is set to be in a probability variable game state after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit pattern. If the determination is negative (process S433: No), the process proceeds to process S436. If the determination is affirmative (processing S433: Yes), the probability variation continuation number of times to continue the probability variation gaming state is set in processing S434. In this case, the probability variation continuation frequency is set to 10000 times. Next, in step S435, the variable probability flag is set to "1". As a result, a variable probability game state is imparted after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, in processing S436, it is determined whether or not it is set to be in a time-saving game state after the end of the big win game in accordance with the big win symbol. If the determination is negative (process S436: No), the process proceeds to process S439. If the determination is affirmative (process S436: Yes), the number of time reduction continuations to continue the time reduction game state is set in process S437. In this case, the probability variation continuation frequency is set to 100 times. Next, in processing S438, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, a time-saving game state is imparted after the end of the jackpot game. Since the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that a time saving game state is provided at a rush rate of 100% after the jackpot game ends, the time saving flag is set to "1" in the processing S438.

Subsequently, in processing S440, it is determined whether or not the big-hit symbol that caused the big-hit game is "normal big-hit symbol 1" or "normal big-hit symbol 3". If the determination is negative (process S440: No), the process proceeds to process S442. If the determination is affirmative (process S440: Yes), in process S441, the "first variation pattern table preparation Set "1" to "Flag".

In the process S442, it is determined whether or not the big-hit symbol that caused the big-hit game is the "normal big-hit symbol 2" or the "normal big-hit symbol 4". If the determination is negative (process S442: No), the process proceeds to process S444. If the determination is affirmative (process S442: Yes), in process S443, the "second variation pattern table preparation Set "1" to "Flag".

Next, in step S444, a big hit end command transmission process is executed, and the big hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like in this process. Further, in processing S445, state designation commands such as variable probability gaming states and time-saving gaming states are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. After that, return (see FIG. 19).

If the accessory continuous actuating device is not in operation in the processing S400 (see FIG. 19) (processing S400: No), the process proceeds to "small winning game processing".

(8-3. Small winning game processing)
Next, the "small winning game process" will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the "small hit game process", first, in the process S450, it is determined whether or not the special electric auditors are in operation. If the determination is negative (process S450: No), the process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure propriety determination process. If the determination is affirmative (processing S450: Yes), it is determined in processing S451 whether or not a small hit start effect is being performed.

If it is affirmative determination in the processing S451 (processing S451: Yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit start production time has elapsed in the processing S452. If the determination is negative (process S452: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S452: Yes), the second big winning hole 26 is opened in a predetermined opening mode in process S453. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S451 (processing S451: No), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 26 is open in the processing S454. If the determination is affirmative (processing S454: Yes), it is determined whether or not nine prizes have been won in the second large winning opening 26 (regular winning number) (processing S455), or the opening time of the second large winning opening 26 is It is determined whether or not the game has ended (process S456), and if either is affirmative (process S455 or process S456: Yes), the second big winning hole 26 is closed in process S457. Then return. If both are negative determinations (process S455 or process S456: No), the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S454 (processing S454: No), as shown in FIG. 24, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in processing S460.

Next, a small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 in step S461. After that, a state designation command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 in step S462, and the process returns. This ends the small winning game.

(9. About special fluctuation pattern table)
A special variation pattern table including a normal variation pattern table used in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.

In the main controller 40, the pachinko machine 1 determines the variation pattern (mainly variation time) of the special figure depending on whether the special figure is appropriate or not (see FIG. 15). At that time, main controller 40 selects one of the plurality of types of variation patterns held by the variation pattern table. Thus, the fluctuation pattern table is a table for selecting a fluctuation pattern by the main controller 40. FIG.

Also, the pachinko machine 1 determines the contents of the variable performance display in the special figure win/loss determination performance performed by the performance symbol display device 47 by the sub-integrated control device 42 according to the variation pattern determined by the main controller 40 . The sub-integrated control device 42 also determines whether or not to implement the N reach effect or the SP reach effect according to the variation pattern. In this case, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs an N-reach effect according to a predetermined variation pattern for N-reach, and performs an SP-ready effect according to a predetermined variation pattern for SP reach. is. For example, the N reach performance tends to be performed with a variation pattern with a longer variation time than the normal variation, and the SP ready reach performance tends to be performed with a variation pattern with a longer variation time than the N reach performance.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of variation pattern tables, and switches the variation pattern table for selecting a variation pattern according to the game state to change the average variation time in each game state. For example, in the time-saving game state, the variation time is shortened using a variation pattern table for time-saving, which consists of variation patterns having a shorter variation time on average than in the normal game state.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 also changes the performance mode in the special figure right/wrong determination performance by means of the sub-integrated control device 42 by switching the variation pattern table in the main controller 40 . For example, by providing a variation pattern table with many variation patterns for N reach performance and SP reach performance and selecting a variation pattern from this table, a performance mode with many N reach performance and SP reach performance can be realized.

Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a special variation pattern table with many variation patterns that become SP reach performance, and after the end of a predetermined big win game, when shifting to a normal game state (low probability, non-time saving) or after the end of a predetermined big win game. In the first special performance mode and the second special performance mode after the end of the normal probability/time saving game state (low probability/time saving), a variation pattern is selected from the special variation pattern table.

(9-1. Types of special fluctuation pattern table)
As shown in FIG. 25, the pachinko machine 1 has four types of variation pattern tables: "normal variation pattern table", "time saving variation pattern table", "first special variation pattern table" and "second special variation pattern table". It has Incidentally, the "first special fluctuation pattern table" and the "second special fluctuation pattern table" are collectively referred to simply as the "special fluctuation pattern table" when there is no particular need to distinguish them.

"Normal variation pattern table" is a table that is set to non-probability variation gaming state and non-time-saving gaming state. The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of this table is set to about 13 seconds.

"Working time saving pattern table" is a table set in the variable probability gaming state and the working time saving gaming state. The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of this table is set to about 2 seconds. Incidentally, if the pachinko machine 1 is in the variable probability game state, this state is provided 10,000 times, so that a series of big hits is substantially assured. Temporarily, when the probability variation gaming state ends, the normal variation pattern table is set. A special variation pattern table is not set at the end of the probability variation gaming state. This is because there is a high possibility that some kind of malfunction has occurred in the main control device 40 or the like when the probability variable gaming state ends, so the player's willingness to play is increased by the production of the production mode according to the special fluctuation pattern table. This is because it is not a situation where Therefore, it is desirable to disable the game instead of switching the setting of the variation pattern table.

The "first special variation pattern table" is set after the end of the time-saving game state (a time-saving) shifted after the "fourth jackpot game" (see FIG. 5) due to the "normal jackpot pattern 1" ends, or " This table is set after the end of the "sixth jackpot game" (see FIG. 5) caused by the "normal jackpot pattern 3". The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of this table is set to about 15 seconds. The first special variation pattern table is switched so that the number of variations of the first special figure and the second special figure after setting this table (total of both) reaches a predetermined number of variations (for example, 30 times) When this switching condition is satisfied, the table is switched to the normal fluctuation pattern table. The condition for switching to the normal variation pattern table is not limited to the number of times of variation, and may be switched at a predetermined probability, or may be switched when a predetermined variation pattern is performed.

"Second special variation pattern table" is set after the end of the time-saving game state (a time-saving) shifted after the "fifth big-hit game" (see FIG. 5) caused by the "normal big-hit pattern 2" ends, or " This table is set after the end of the "seventh jackpot game" (see FIG. 5) caused by the "normal jackpot pattern 4". The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of this table is set to about 10 seconds. The second special fluctuation pattern table switches when the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure (total of both) after setting this table reaches a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 30 times) When this switching condition is satisfied, the table is switched to the normal fluctuation pattern table. The condition for switching to the normal variation pattern table is not limited to the number of times of variation, and may be switched at a predetermined probability, or may be switched when a predetermined variation pattern is performed.

In the pachinko machine 1, the variation pattern table set in the normal gaming state (non-probable variation/non-time saving) is any of the "normal variation pattern table", "first special variation pattern table" and "second special variation pattern table" or The ``first special variation pattern table'' is a table in which the probability of executing the SP ready-to-win effect is higher than the other ``normal variation pattern table'' and the ``second special variation pattern table''. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is basically configured to achieve a big hit after going through the SP reach performance at the time of the big hit. Indicates that the probability of performance is high.

The ``second special variation pattern table'' is a table with a higher possibility of a big win when the SP ready-to-win performance is performed than other ``normal variation pattern tables'' and ``second special variation pattern tables''. Substantially, the "second special variation pattern table" is preferably a table in which the SP ready-to-win effect is performed only when a big hit is made, and the SP ready-to-win effect is not performed in the case of a losing variation.

And in the "normal fluctuation pattern table", the probability that the SP reach effect will be implemented at the time of the loss fluctuation is lower than that of the "first special fluctuation pattern table" and higher than that of the "second special fluctuation pattern table". be.

Note that the types of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 25 are only examples, and are not limited to these. For example, it is conceivable to provide a variation pattern table dedicated to each of the probability variation gaming state and the time saving gaming state and switch the variation pattern table between the probability variation gaming state and the time saving gaming state. In addition, multiple types of time-saving variation pattern tables in the time-saving game state are provided, and the time-saving game state after the “fourth big win game” caused by the “normal big win pattern 1” and the “normal big win pattern 2” caused by “ It is also conceivable to change the variation pattern table in the time-saving game state after the end of the fifth jackpot game. In this case, the former is a performance mode with a high probability that the SP reach performance will be performed when the time-saving game state changes to lose according to the variation pattern table, and the latter is a big hit when the SP reach performance is performed in the time-saving game state. It is desirable to set the production mode with a high probability. In this way, it may be possible to know which of the first special effect mode and the second special effect mode will be after the end of the time saving by the effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern table in the time saving game state.

(9-2. Special fluctuation pattern table setting processing)
The "special variation pattern table setting process" which is a subroutine (see FIG. 18, process S370) of the "special figure propriety determination process" will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, in the processing S371, this process determines whether or not the probability variation flag is "0" in order to confirm whether the gaming state is not the probability variation gaming state. If it is a negative determination (process S371: No), it returns to "special figure right or wrong determination process".

If affirmative determination is made in the process S371 (process S371: Yes), in process S372, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "0" in order to confirm whether the game state is not the time saving game state. If the determination is negative (process S372: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S372 (processing S372: Yes), in the processing S373, in order to confirm whether the first special variation pattern table is set, the first variation pattern table setting flag is set to "1 ” is determined. If the determination is affirmative (process S373: Yes), the process proceeds to process S385 (see FIG. 27).

If a negative determination is made in the processing S373 (processing S373: No), in processing S374, in order to check whether the second special variation pattern table is set, the second variation pattern table setting flag is set to "1 ” is determined. If the determination is affirmative (process S374: Yes), the process proceeds to process S385 (see FIG. 27).

If it is a negative determination in the processing S374 (processing S374: No), in the processing S375, whether or not the previous big win game was the "fourth big win game" caused by the "normal big win pattern 1" or the "normal big win pattern" 3”, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern table preparation flag is “1”. If the determination is affirmative (process S375: Yes), in process S376, a process of setting the first special fluctuation pattern table is performed. By this process, for example, the first special variation pattern table is set in the game state setting process (process S26 in FIG. 9) of "interruption process". As a result, the variation pattern is selected from the first special variation pattern table according to the next success/failure determination.

Subsequently, in processing S377, "1" is set in the "first variation pattern table setting flag". In the subsequent process S378, the "first variation pattern table preparation flag" is reset to "0". Then return.

If it is a negative determination in the process S375 (process S375: No), in the process S380, whether or not the previous big hit game was the "fifth big win game" caused by the "normal big win pattern 2" or the "normal big win pattern 4”, it is determined whether or not the second variation pattern table preparation flag is “1”. If the determination is negative (process S380: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S380 (processing S380: Yes), processing for setting the second special fluctuation pattern table is performed in processing S381. By this process, for example, the second special variation pattern table is set in the game state setting process (process S26 in FIG. 9) of "interruption process". As a result, the variation pattern is selected from the second special variation pattern table according to the next success/failure determination.

Subsequently, in processing S382, "1" is set to the "second variation pattern table setting flag". In the subsequent process S383, the "first variation pattern table preparation flag" is reset to "0". Then return.

If the process S373 or the process S374 affirmative determination (process S373 or S374: Yes), as shown in FIG. to the normal fluctuation pattern table. In this case, whether the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the time-saving game state from the "fourth jackpot game" or "fifth jackpot game" (total of both) has reached "30 times" No, or the number of fluctuations (total of both) of the first special figure and the second special figure in the normal game state from the end of the "sixth jackpot game" or "seventh jackpot game" has reached "30 times" Determine whether or not If the determination is negative (process S385: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S385 (process S385: Yes), in process S386, a process of switching to the normal fluctuation pattern table is performed. By this process, for example, the normal variation pattern table is set in the game state setting process (process S26 in FIG. 9) of "interruption process". As a result, a variation pattern is selected from the normal variation pattern table in accordance with the next success/failure determination.

Subsequently, in processing S387, the "first variation pattern table setting flag" is reset to "0". In the subsequent process S388, the "second variation pattern table setting flag" is reset to "0". Then return.

(10. 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 pachinko machine 1, when the suitability determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is carried out, the sub-integrated control device 42 displays the first special figure by the first special figure display device 281 or displays the second special figure. In response to the variable display of the second special figure by the device 283, the control of the special figure suitability determination effect is performed, and thereby, in the production pattern display device 47, the variation due to the pseudo production pattern corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure Execute the effect display.

Pachinko machine 1, in the variable effect display, as shown in FIG. A pseudo performance pattern 700 consisting of one number pattern or the like is variably displayed. A character image 710 of "Kuma no Tatsukichi", which is the main character 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 N-reach performance when the degree of expectation for a big hit is high when the pseudo performance pattern 700 changes. In this case, as shown in FIG. 28(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 production pattern 701, the two patterns on both sides are stopped at the same pattern, and only the central pattern is fluctuating.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the win/loss 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. In addition, as the character image 710, "Tatsukichi the bear" with a big 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.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration that can be developed from the N reach effect (see FIG. 28(b)) to the "SP reach effect" shown in FIG. The SP ready-to-win effect developed from the N ready-to-win effect is, as shown in FIG. do.

Then, if the success/failure determination is a big hit, as shown in FIG. A fighting victory jackpot image 743 in which the fighting fighter A beats the enemy fighting fighter B is developed.

On the other hand, if the success/failure determination is a loss, as shown in FIG. Fighter A is defeated by enemy fighter B.

(10-1. Fluctuating production display in the first special production mode)
The pachinko machine 1, after the time-saving game state from the "fourth jackpot game" (see FIG. 5) caused by the "normal jackpot pattern 1" ends, or the "sixth jackpot game" caused by the "normal jackpot pattern 3". (See FIG. 5) When shifting to the normal game state, a first special variation pattern table is set, and a first special effect mode for selecting a variation pattern from the first special variation pattern table is performed. The first special effect mode is a effect mode in which the probability of executing SP ready-to-win effect at the time of change of loss is higher than other effect modes including the normal game state effect mode.

In the first special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 30(a), the pachinko machine 1 displays "SP development rate increasing" on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 above the changing pseudo effect symbol 700. ” is displayed. This appeals to the player that the current game is the game in the first special effect mode and is highly interesting.

In addition, in the first special effect mode, not only the display screen of the effect pattern display device 47, but also the first effect such as "SP development rate is increasing" using the effect movable accessory arranged so as to move forward and backward on the display screen. Displaying a character image 751 is also conceivable.

(10-2. Fluctuating effect display in second special effect mode)
The pachinko machine 1, after the time-saving game state from the "fifth jackpot game" (see FIG. 5) caused by the "normal jackpot pattern 2" ends, or the "seventh jackpot game" caused by the "normal jackpot pattern 4". (See FIG. 5) When shifting to the normal game state, the second special effect mode is set to set the second special change pattern table, and the effect in the second special effect mode in which the change pattern is selected from the second special change pattern table is performed. The second special performance mode is a performance mode in which the SP ready-to-win performance is performed only at the time of the big hit without performing the SP ready-to-win performance when the loss fluctuates, compared with the other performance modes including the performance mode of the normal game state. . Incidentally, in the second special effect mode, when the SP ready-to-win effect is executed, the big win may not necessarily be determined, but the big win may be achieved with a high probability.

In the first special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 30(b), the pachinko machine 1 displays "now is the time to attack" on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 above the changing pseudo effect symbol 700. The second character image 752 is displayed below the changing pseudo-effect pattern 700, and the third character image 753 is displayed as "If the SP develops, it will be a big hit". This appeals to the player that the current game is the game in the second special effect mode and is highly interesting.

In addition, in the second special effect mode, not only the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47, but also the second characters such as "Now is the time to attack" are displayed by using the effect movable accessories arranged forward and backward on the display screen. It is conceivable to display an image 752 or a third character image 753 such as "If SP develops, it will be a big hit".

(10-3. Notice effect display of first special effect mode)
The pachinko machine 1 is capable of carrying out a ``high-expectation notice performance'' suggesting that the degree of expectation for a big win is higher than a predetermined degree before the pseudo performance pattern 700 is displayed in the variable display of the special figure win-or-fail judgment performance. be. And, in the first special effect mode in which the variation pattern is selected from the first special variation pattern table, the probability (also referred to as the appearance rate) of executing the high-expectation advance notice effect is particularly high.

For example, the high expectation notice performance indicates that the expectation of a big hit is higher when the N reach performance develops after the real notice performance is carried out than when the N reach performance develops without the notice performance. In addition, the high-expectation notice effect is a lottery for whether or not to make a notice when the fluctuation pattern for the high-expectation notice effect predetermined by the judgment of the special figure is selected. be implemented.

Of course, the highly anticipated advance notice effect is not limited to the first special effect mode corresponding to the first special fluctuation pattern table, but is a notice effect that can be performed in the effect mode corresponding to the fluctuation pattern table other than the first special change pattern table. . On the other hand, in the high-expectation preview effect, especially in the first special effect mode, the first special variation pattern table has many variation patterns for the high-expectation preview effect, and is more than the other effect modes including the effect mode of the normal variation pattern table. The appearance rate is high. In this case, as for the appearance rate, at least the appearance rate at the time of loss variation is increased. However, since there is a risk that the level of expectation for the high-expectation notice effect will drop too much when only the loss fluctuates, it is possible to increase the appearance rate even when the hit changes so that the expectation level for the high-expectation notice effect does not fall too low. desirable.

In addition, in the first special performance mode, the first special variation pattern table has a configuration in which a large number of variation patterns for high-expectation preview performance are arranged. Even if it is the same as other variation pattern tables, it may have a configuration with a high probability of selecting a variation pattern for high-expectation advance notice effect.

A display mode example of the high-expectation advance notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 31(a). As shown in the figure, in the high-expectation preview effect, a meteor shower image 761 is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 in the background of the simulated effect pattern 700 that is changing, and the preview effect is performed. This appeals that the expectation of a big hit is high. In this case, the high-expectation notice effect is performed before the N-reach effect. Not limited to this, the high-expectation notice effect may be performed during the N-reach effect, before developing into the SP-reach effect.

(10-4. Notice effect display of second special effect mode)
The pachinko machine 1 can carry out a "fixed advance notice effect" suggesting the fixation of a big win before confirming and displaying the pseudo effect pattern 700 in the variable display of the special figure win/loss determination effect. And, in the second special effect mode in which a variation pattern is selected from the second special variation pattern table, the probability (also referred to as appearance rate) of executing the fixed advance notice effect is particularly high.

The final notice performance is a notice executed only when the result of the win/fail judgment is a big win, and is not executed when the loss changes. The fixed notice performance is carried out by drawing lots for whether or not to make a notice when a predetermined variation pattern for the fixed notice performance is selected by judging whether a special figure is appropriate or not, and winning the lottery.

Of course, the fixed notice effect is not limited to the second special effect mode corresponding to the second special variation pattern table, but is a notice effect that can be performed in the effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern table other than the second special variation pattern table. On the other hand, as for the fixed notice effect, especially in the second special effect mode, the second special variation pattern table has many variation patterns for the fixed notice effect, and the probability is higher than other effect modes including the effect mode of the normal variation pattern table. It is possible to make a notice in

In addition, in the second special effect mode, the second special change pattern table has a configuration in which a large number of variation patterns for the final notice effect are arranged, but not limited to this, the number of variation patterns for the final notice effect may be other. Even if it is the same as the variation pattern table, the configuration may be such that the variation pattern for the fixed advance notice effect is selected with a high probability.

An example of the display mode of the final notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 31(b). As shown in the figure, the final notice effect is carried out by displaying a big notice character image 762 such as a lion in the background of the changing pseudo effect pattern 700 on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 47 . This appeals the confirmation of the jackpot. In this case, the final notice effect is performed before the N reach effect. Not limited to this, the final notice effect may be performed during the N reach effect before developing to the SP reach effect.

(11. Effects of this embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, the pachinko machine 1 includes a success/failure determination means (processing S311, processing S312) for executing the success/failure determination of the special figure, and a pattern for executing the variation display of the symbol according to the variation pattern set based on the result of the success/failure determination. and display means (281, 283). Further, when the result of the winning/failure determination is a big hit and the predetermined pattern is confirmed and displayed on the pattern display means, the big win game executing means (process S400) for executing the big win game and the game state to the player after the big win game is finished. Advantageous state transition means (processing S438) for shifting to an advantageous advantageous state (time-saving game state), and effect display means (47) for performing variation and effect display of effect symbols are provided. Furthermore, a specific effect display (SP ready-to-win effect) can be implemented by setting the effect pattern to a predetermined mode (N-reach effect) by the effect display means. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with special variation pattern table setting means (processing S370) for setting a special variation pattern table by shifting to a normal game state different from an advantageous state after the jackpot game ends. Then, the special variation pattern table setting means sets the first special variation pattern table when the jackpot game caused by the confirmed display of the first predetermined symbol shifts to the normal game state. On the other hand, the second special variation pattern table is set when the big win game caused by the confirmed display of the second predetermined symbol shifts to the normal game state. Also, the special fluctuation pattern table setting means switches to the normal fluctuation pattern table when a predetermined switching condition is established while the first special fluctuation pattern table or the second special fluctuation pattern table is being set. Then, when the first special variation pattern table is set, the probability of executing the specific performance display is made higher than when the normal variation pattern table is set, and when the second special variation pattern table is set, the specific performance display is implemented. The possibility of being a big hit in the case of being hit is made higher than in the case of the normal fluctuation pattern table.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special effect mode by the first special change pattern table or the second special effect mode by the second special change pattern table is set after the end of the big win game according to the type of the big win game. In these performance modes, a performance with a high probability that the SP ready-to-win performance is executed over a predetermined period is performed, so that the performance effect in the normal game state after the big win game state is finished is enhanced and the game is more interesting. can be increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of preventing the player from ending the game immediately after the end of the jackpot game state (immediate failure prevention).

Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with special variation pattern table setting means (process S370) for setting a special variation pattern table when the advantageous state shifted after the end of the jackpot game ends. Then, the special variation pattern table setting means sets the first special variation pattern table after the advantageous state from the big win game due to the fixed display of the first predetermined symbol is finished. On the other hand, the second special variation pattern table is set after the advantageous state from the big win game due to the confirmation display of the second predetermined symbol ends. Also, the special fluctuation pattern table setting means switches to the normal fluctuation pattern table when a predetermined switching condition is established while the first special fluctuation pattern table or the second special fluctuation pattern table is being set. Then, when the first special variation pattern table is set, the probability of executing the specific performance display is made higher than when the normal variation pattern table is set, and when the second special variation pattern table is set, the specific performance display is implemented. The possibility of being a big hit in the case of being hit is made higher than in the case of the normal fluctuation pattern table.

According to this, according to the type of big hit game, after the end of the non-probability variable / time-saving game state, the first special effect mode by the first special change pattern table or the second special effect mode by the second special change pattern table is set. In these performance modes, a performance with a high probability that the SP ready-to-win performance will be executed over a predetermined period is performed, so that the performance effect in the normal game state after the end of the time-saving game state is enhanced to enhance the fun of the game. can be increased, and the amusement of the game can be improved. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of preventing the player from ending the game immediately after the time-saving game state is finished (preventing immediate failure).

In addition, when the second special variation pattern table is set, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the result of the win/fail determination is a big hit, sets the probability of execution of the fixed advance notice effect that confirms the result of the normal variation pattern table. I made it taller than it ever was. As a result, the appearance of the fixed advance notice effect is facilitated, so that the player who wants to see a limited effect such as the fixed advance notice effect can be more motivated to continue the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the SP ready-to-win effect is executed when the first special variation pattern table is set, a high The probability of executing the expected advance notice effect is made higher than that of the normal fluctuation pattern table. According to this, there is a possibility that the player's expectation for the SP reach effect is lowered by increasing the probability of the SP reach effect being implemented, but in order to make it easier for the high-expectation notice effect to appear, the player's SP reach effect is reduced. You can do it without lowering your expectations. This means that when the execution rate of the SP reach effect increases, the appearance ratio of the high-expectation notice effect decreases, and even if the SP reach effect is implemented, the expected notice does not appear, and the player's expectations decrease. Unfortunately, this is done to prevent this.

Incidentally, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has one type of SP ready-to-win effect, but it is not limited to this, and a plurality of types may be provided. When a plurality of types of SP ready-to-win performances are provided, the appearance rate (implementation probability) of all types of SP ready-to-win performances may be increased, or in the second performance mode, all types of SP ready-to-win performances may be a big hit. Furthermore, it is conceivable to increase the appearance rate of a specific type of SP ready-to-win effect, or to make the specific type of SP ready-to-win effect a big win in the second effect mode.

In addition, if the pachinko machine 1 has a function of storing information about the number of winning balls and the number of consecutive games in the variable-probability gaming state and displaying them as game results when the time-saving gaming state ends, the first If a big win occurs during the period in which the special variation pattern table or the second special variation pattern table is set, the game result from the previous time may be taken over.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of big wins (big win patterns) that shift to a non-probability variable time-saving game state after the end of the big win game, and sets a first or second special variation pattern table according to these types after the end of time-saving. and a plurality of types of jackpot (jackpot pattern) that shifts to a normal game state (non-probability variable non-time-shortening) after the jackpot game ends, and according to these types, a first or second special variation pattern table is set at the time of transition to the normal game. It is not limited to the configuration to be set. For example, one of the first or second special variation pattern table is set according to the jackpot (jackpot pattern) that shifts to the non-variable time-saving game state after the jackpot game ends, while the normal game state (non- It is good also as a structure which sets the other special variation pattern table according to the jackpot (jackpot design) which shifts to probability variation non-time-saving).

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is not a variable probability loop machine in which the variable probability game state continues until the next big hit, but may be an ST machine that ends the variable probability game state according to the number of fluctuations of the special figure, and in this case, a variable probability / time-saving game state. A configuration is also conceivable in which the first special variation pattern table is set at the end of , and the second special variation pattern table is set at the end of the non-variable/time-saving gaming state. Incidentally, each special fluctuation pattern table may be set in reverse. Furthermore, in the ST machine, a plurality of types of jackpots in the probability variable/time-saving game state are provided, a first special variation pattern table is set at the end of one jackpot probability variable/time-saving game state, and the other jackpot probability variable/time-saving game state is set. You may make it set a 2nd special fluctuation pattern table at the time of the end of.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 may set a normal variation pattern table instead of a special variation pattern table after the end of the time-saving game state depending on the type of jackpot pattern (type of jackpot). In addition, except when the big hits are consecutive (other than the big wins), the normal fluctuation pattern table may be set instead of the special fluctuation pattern table. Furthermore, the special variation pattern table may be set at the end of the b time saving game state or the c time saving game state. At the end of the b time-saving gaming state, it is conceivable to decide which special variation pattern table to set based on the previous big hit pattern. At the end of the time-saving gaming state, it may be configured to determine which special variation pattern table to set based on the last big hit pattern, or which special variation pattern is set based on the pattern for which the time-saving is activated. A configuration that determines whether to set a table is also conceivable.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, at least the special variation pattern table selects the variation pattern of the first special figure, and the variation pattern table of the second special figure is a fixed variation pattern table regardless of whether it is special or normal. may be set. Also, the special variation pattern table is not limited to the end of the time-saving gaming state, and may be configured to be set after the reserved memory of the second special figure stored during the time-saving gaming state is consumed. Also, the first special effect mode and the second special effect mode may be set after the reserved memory of the second special symbol is consumed, and during the consumption of the reserved memory of the second special symbol, different effect modes are set. may be digested with Of course, the variation pattern of the second special figure may also be determined by the special variation pattern table.

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, an enclosed type game in which the game balls displayed and shot by the game machine are collected inside the game machine and shot again by the shooting device, and the number of balls possessed by the player is managed as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. may be applied to the 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 (symbol display means), 283: 2nd special figure display device (symbol display means), 40: main control device (success determination means, game state transition means, special variation pattern table setting means), 42 : sub-integrated control device, 47: effect pattern display device (effect display means)

Claims (4)

a success/failure determination means for executing a success/failure determination when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
a symbol display means for executing variable display of symbols in accordance with a variation pattern set based on the result of the suitability determination;
a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the result of the hit/fail judgment is a jackpot and a predetermined pattern is confirmed and displayed on the pattern display means;
Advantageous state transition means for shifting the game state to an advantageous state advantageous to the player after the end of the jackpot game;
an effect display means for performing variation and effect display of the effect pattern in accordance with the variable display of the pattern,
In a gaming machine in which a specific effect display can be performed by the effect display means changing the effect pattern into a predetermined mode,
Special variation pattern table setting means for setting a special variation pattern table by shifting to a normal game state different from the advantageous state after the jackpot game is completed,
The special variation pattern table setting means sets a first special variation pattern table when the jackpot game is shifted to the normal game state due to the confirmation display of the first predetermined symbol as the predetermined symbol. , setting a second special variation pattern table when the game transitions from the big win game to the normal game state caused by the confirmation display of the second predetermined symbol as the predetermined symbol;
Further, the special fluctuation pattern table setting means switches to the normal fluctuation pattern table when a predetermined switching condition is established while the first special fluctuation pattern table or the second special fluctuation pattern table is being set. none,
When the first special variation pattern table is set, the probability of performing the specific effect display is higher than when the normal variation pattern table is set, and when the second special variation pattern table is set, the specific effect display. is executed, the possibility of the big win is higher than in the case of the normal variation pattern table. a success/failure determination means for executing a success/failure determination when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
a symbol display means for executing variable display of symbols in accordance with a variation pattern set based on the result of the suitability determination;
a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the result of the hit/fail judgment is a jackpot and a predetermined pattern is confirmed and displayed on the pattern display means;
Advantageous state transition means for shifting the game state to an advantageous state advantageous to the player after the end of the jackpot game;
an effect display means for performing variation and effect display of the effect pattern in accordance with the variable display of the pattern,
In a gaming machine in which a specific effect display can be performed by the effect display means changing the effect pattern into a predetermined mode,
A special fluctuation pattern table setting means for setting a special fluctuation pattern table by the end of the advantageous state,
The special variation pattern table setting means sets the first special variation pattern table after the advantageous state shifted from the big win game due to the confirmation display of the first predetermined symbol as the predetermined symbol ends. , setting a second special variation pattern table after the advantageous state shifted from the big win game due to the confirmation display of the second predetermined symbol as the predetermined symbol is completed;
Further, the special fluctuation pattern table setting means switches to the normal fluctuation pattern table when a predetermined switching condition is established while the first special fluctuation pattern table or the second special fluctuation pattern table is being set. none,
When the first special variation pattern table is set, the probability of performing the specific effect display is higher than when the normal variation pattern table is set, and when the second special variation pattern table is set, the specific effect display. is executed, the possibility of the big win is higher than in the case of the normal variation pattern table. it is possible to implement an advance notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of the big win as the effect display;
2. When said second special variation pattern table is set, a probability of execution of a fixed advance notice effect for fixing said big win as said notice effect is higher than when said normal change pattern table is used. The gaming machine described in . it is possible to implement an advance notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of the big win as the effect display;
When the specific effect display is performed when the first special variation pattern table is set, the high expectation notice effect indicating that the degree of expectation of the big win is equal to or higher than a predetermined degree of expectation as the notice effect. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the probability of executing is higher than that of the normal variation pattern table.

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