JP2023056915A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine for improving an operation instruction and a performance effect of a privilege performance.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine performs winning/losing determination of whether control is shifted to a special game state advantageous to a player. A predetermined performance display (a pattern 3 or a pattern 18) for executing an operation instruction for urging a player to operate operation means during execution of one performance display for reporting the result for multiple times. When there is no operation as instructed during an effective period of operation according to the operation instruction executed first from the start of the predetermined performance display, a privilege performance is not executed (patterns 5, 6, 13, 14 or the like). In the meantime, even if operation as instructed is not performed during an effective period for an operation instruction executed last after the predetermined performance display is started, the same privilege performance as that executed according to operation as instructed during the effective period is executed after completion of the effective period (patterns 4, 6, 8, 14, or the like).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

The present invention relates to a pinball game machine, in particular, as part of the performance according to the success/failure determination of whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player, an operation instruction is provided to prompt the player to operate the operation means, and the operation is performed. The present invention relates to a pinball game machine capable of carrying out a privilege performance suggesting a result of win/fail judgment according to an instruction.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a pinball game machine, determines whether or not a game ball is a big hit due to entering the starting hole, and if the judgment result is a big win, the big winning hole is set to a predetermined value. It is the mainstream to start a jackpot game that is advantageous for winning prize balls by opening in a mode.

In this kind of pachinko machine, along with the judgment as to whether or not a big hit will occur, a performance display is performed by a performance symbol display device provided in the center of the game area, and after the performance symbols are changed in this performance display, a final display is made. Then, the result of the win/fail judgment is notified, and the expectation of the player for the big win is heightened.

Further, in recent pachinko machines, as part of the performance display, an operation instruction presentation is performed to urge the player to operate the performance operation means of the pachinko machine. Then, according to the player's operation of the operation means, a privilege effect is performed to suggest (announce) the result of the winning/failure decision before the effect pattern is displayed, and the player participates in the game by operating the operation means. There is also a system that raises the player's awareness that there is such a thing (see, for example, Patent Literature 1).

JP 2012-223472 A

By the way, in a conventional pachinko machine that executes an operation instruction and a privilege presentation in response to the operation of the operation instruction, the operation means is operated in order to carry out the privilege presentation for the purpose of making the player aware that the privilege presentation has been drawn out by the player. There are quite a few things that are required. In this case, there are some players who do not operate the operating means, and unless the operating means are operated, the player cannot see the privilege presentation which is worth seeing, and the interest of the presentation by the operation instruction is halved. On the other hand, if the bonus effect is performed without any operation for all the operation instructions, the player will recognize that there is no need for the operation and will not operate the operation means, and the fun of the effect by the operation instruction will be halved. There is a risk of

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention is capable of entertaining a player by executing a privilege presentation in accordance with an operation instruction, and preventing the player from having to stop operating an operation means, thereby providing an operation instruction and a privilege. The object of the present invention is to provide a pinball game machine that improves the performance effect of performance.

The pinball game machine of the present invention includes a success/failure determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established, and a performance pattern that varies according to the success/failure determination. An effect display device for performing effect display for notifying the result of success/failure determination by displaying later, and effect display control means for controlling the effect display are provided. Further, an operation means operable by the player, and an operation instruction control means for issuing an operation instruction instructing the operation means to be operated during the effect display and setting an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid. and a privilege performance control means capable of executing a privilege performance suggesting the result of right or wrong judgment before finalizing and displaying the performance pattern by operating the operation means according to the operation instruction in the middle of the operation effective period. . The effect display control means can perform a plurality of types of effect displays, and among these, there is a predetermined effect display that allows the operation instruction control means to perform an operation instruction a plurality of times during the execution of one effect display. . When the operation instruction is performed a plurality of times during the predetermined effect display, the privilege performance control means makes the operation valid for the first operation instruction after the start of the predetermined effect display. When the operating means is not operated according to the operation instruction during the period, the privilege performance is not performed. On the other hand, when an operation instruction is executed a plurality of times during a predetermined effect display, the last operation instruction after the start of the predetermined effect display is executed during the operation valid period. When the operation means is not operated according to the operation instruction, the same privilege presentation as that performed when the operation means is operated according to the operation instruction during the effective period is executed after the effective period ends. and

A predetermined condition in the pinball game machine of the present invention is to start variable display of special symbols. For example, by winning a game ball into a starting hole arranged in the game area, a judgment random number used for winning or not is acquired, and not a special game state advantageous to the player, but a special symbol is being displayed in a variable display or confirmed Provided that it is not being displayed. In addition, the predetermined conditions may be added or some conditions may be deleted.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, the special game state advantageous to the player is, for example, a jackpot game state advantageous to winning prize balls. In addition, it is conceivable that the results of the success/failure determination include a small winning game state and a game state (for example, a probability variable game state or a time-saving game state) that is advantageous for shifting to the next big winning game after the end of the big winning game state.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, the performance display is, for example, variable display of pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols, and then confirmation display to inform the result of the winning/failure determination. Further, the predetermined effect display is a effect in which an operation instruction is executed by the operation instruction control means, and does not necessarily have to be a structure in which operation instructions are given multiple times during the execution of the effect display, and an operation instruction is given only once. Also includes When the operation instruction is given only once, it is conceivable that the privilege effect is not performed when the player does not operate the operation means. The present invention is not limited to this, and the privilege performance may be performed only once when the player does not operate the operation means in the operation instruction.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, the privilege presentation is a notice suggesting that the result of the win/fail judgment is a big hit or a loss, but it is not necessarily limited to an accurate notice. For example, it is conceivable to suggest false information during a big win. In this case, it is possible to give a surprise effect that a big hit is achieved by displaying the pattern afterward while making the player think that the player has lost the game. In addition, it is conceivable that the privilege effect suggests that the game is a big hit, and also suggests whether or not to shift to the variable probability game state or the time-saving game state after the end of the big win game state.

According to the pinball game machine of the present invention, in a predetermined effect display in which operation instructions are given a plurality of times, a privilege effect is performed in response to the last operation instruction in one effect display regardless of the presence or absence of an operation by the player. Therefore, the privilege presentation can be shown to the player, and the presentation effect of the operation instruction and the privilege presentation can be enhanced. In particular, since the privilege effect by the last operation instruction is executed just before the end of one effect display, the effect of the effect can be enhanced by executing many effects with high viewing value. In addition, if there is no operation by the player in the first operation instruction in the predetermined effect display, the privilege effect is not performed, so that the player can be made to feel that he or she wants to see the privilege effect. Since the player actively operates the operation means to see the privilege performance, the problem that the player stops operating the operation means can be solved.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, in the predetermined effect display, it is not necessarily limited to the configuration in which the operation instruction is given a plurality of times during the execution of the effect display, but the operation instruction is given only once, and the player can operate the operation means accordingly. The problem that the player does not operate the operating means can be effectively solved by not performing the privilege performance when the is not operated.

1 is a front view of a pinball game machine to which the present invention is applied; FIG. It is a front view of a game board used in the pinball game machine. It is a rear view of the pinball game machine. It is an electric block diagram of the pinball game machine. It is an explanatory diagram relating to a special symbol used in the pinball game machine. It is an explanatory diagram relating to a jackpot game carried out in the pinball game machine. It is an explanatory diagram relating to game specifications of the pinball game machine. It is a flow chart showing the control contents of the "starting process" executed by the main controller of the pinball game machine. 4 is a first flow chart showing the control contents of "interrupt processing" executed by the main control device; 4 is a second flow chart showing the contents of control of "interrupt processing" executed by the main control device; 4 is a flow chart showing the control contents of an "input determination process" executed in the "interrupt process"; It is a flow chart showing the control content of the "special figure entering ball confirmation process" that is executed in the "input determination process". It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "appropriateness determination process" performed in the said "interruption process." It is the 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure right/wrong determination process" performed in said "right/wrong determination process." It is the second flow chart showing the control contents of the "special figure right or wrong determination process" executed in the "right or wrong determination process". It is the 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure right/wrong determination process" performed in said "right/wrong determination process." It is the 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure right or wrong determination process" performed in the said "right or wrong determination process". It is the 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure right or wrong determination process" performed in said "right or wrong determination process". It is a flow chart showing the control content of the "fluctuation production start process" executed by the sub-integrated control device of the pinball game machine. It is the 1st example of a display which shows the display mode of the production|presentation implemented by the said pinball game machine. It is the second display example showing the display mode of the effect carried out in the pinball game machine. It is the 1st explanatory drawing regarding the operation instruction production|presentation and privilege production|presentation implemented with the said pinball game machine. It is the 2nd explanatory drawing about the said operation instruction production|presentation and privilege production|presentation. It is the 3rd explanatory drawing about the said operation instruction production|presentation and privilege production|presentation. It is the 4th explanatory drawing about the said operation instruction production|presentation and privilege production|presentation. It is the 1st time chart of the said operation instruction production|presentation and privilege production|presentation. It is the 2nd time chart of the above-mentioned operation indication production and privilege production. 4 is a third time chart of the operation instruction effect and privilege effect; It is the 5th explanatory drawing about the said operation instruction production|presentation and privilege production|presentation. It is the 1st display example which shows the display mode of the said operation instruction|indication production|presentation and privilege production|presentation. It is a second display example showing the display mode of the operation instruction effect and the privilege effect. FIG. 11 is a third display example showing display modes of the operation instruction effect and the privilege effect. FIG.

〔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 prize winning openings 27 that can always enter a ball are arranged at the left diagonally lower position of the center case 200 and the left side position of the first special figure start opening 23. It is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The performance symbol control device 43 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The sub-integrated control device 42 transmits to the performance symbol control device 43 commands relating to the performance of displaying characters and the display mode of the pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. 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. 20) 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 4 rounds, 10 rounds, or 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. Incidentally, when there is no particular need to distinguish between the first special figure and the second special figure, both are collectively referred to simply as a special figure.

(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 can carry out a ready-to-win performance in which two pseudo performance patterns 700 are stopped at the same pattern and the remaining one pseudo performance pattern 700 is variably displayed in the special figure propriety determination performance. By performing this ready-to-win effect, it is possible to give the player a feeling of anticipation of a big hit in the win/fail judgment.

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 second 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.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is arranged so that the operating means such as the performance button 15 and the jog dial 16 are operated while the pseudo performance pattern 700 is being variably displayed as a performance to heighten the player's expectation of a big hit. It is possible to implement an "operation instruction presentation" to prompt. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 displays an operation instruction and sets an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid.

Then, the pachinko machine 1 can implement a "privilege effect" suggesting the result of the winning/failure determination before confirming and displaying the pseudo effect pattern 700 according to the operation instruction. For example, the privilege effect can be implemented by displaying a predetermined character image, displaying a predetermined character, or displaying a predetermined image so as to increase the player's expectation in the special symbol suitability determination effect by the effect symbol display device 47. be. The details of the operation instructions and the details of the privilege effect will be described later.

(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 judgment of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is won, and the time saving function and the general electric support function described later are not given. 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, depending on the pachinko machine, in the probability variable gaming state, the time-saving function that shortens the average fluctuation time of the special symbols in the success/failure determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the winning probability at the time of the success/failure determination of the general symbol is high. In some cases, a universal electricity support function is provided in which the fluctuation time of the universal map is shortened and the open time of the universal 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 that does not become a big hit continuously in the success/failure determination of the first special figure and the second special figure in the non-probability variable gaming state (low probability) (small hit variation or loss variation) reaches a preset predetermined number of times (also called b time-saving number of times, for example, 900 times), a 'b time-saving game state' in which a normal game state can be shifted without a big hit game is provided. In this case, the number of fluctuations in which the first special figure and the second special figure in the non-variable gaming state do not become a big hit in succession are counted.

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 a to c time-saving gaming states, the number of fluctuations of the special figure that did not become a big hit continuously in the judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure is the predetermined number of continuations ( For example, 10000 times (a time saving), 100 times (a time saving), 500 times (b time saving), 30 times (c time saving), etc.) are established, and the normal game state is shifted to.

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 variable probability game state, and the short time game state, immediately after the end of the big hit game, the game state is changed to the variable probability/short time game state (high probability/short time game) consisting of the variable probability and the short time. ), or can be shifted to either normal probability/time saving game state (low probability/time saving). That is, immediately after the end of the jackpot game, the time-saving game state is always set for a predetermined period.

(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, "first jackpot pattern", "second jackpot pattern", "third jackpot pattern", "fourth jackpot pattern", "fifth jackpot pattern", "small hit pattern A", " 13 types of special symbols such as "small hit pattern B", "small hit pattern C", "small hit pattern D", "losing pattern 1", "losing pattern 2", "losing pattern 3" and "losing pattern 4" have

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the "first big win symbol" is a symbol for selecting the "first big win". And "1st jackpot" is a configuration in which the game state is set to the probability variable game and the time-saving game 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". "A time-saving game" is a configuration in which 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 (10000 times, see FIG. 7) is. 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 4R (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 big win" jackpot game is finished and the probability variable game and "a time saving game" are finished, the b time saving game state is entered from the next change. 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 the normal game state (non-probability variation and non time saving game).

The "second jackpot symbol" 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 the time-saving game after the jackpot game ends. The type of time-saving game is "a time-saving game (number of times of time-saving continuation: 10000 times, see FIG. 7)". 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 "third big win symbol" 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 the time-saving game after the jackpot game ends. The type of time-saving game is "a time-saving game (number of times of time-saving continuation: 10000 times, see FIG. 7)". 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.

The "fourth big win symbol" is a symbol for selecting the "fourth big win". And "4th jackpot" is a configuration in which the game state is set to a non-probability variable time-saving game after the jackpot game ends. The type of the time-saving game is "a time-saving game (number of times of time-saving continuation: 100 times, see FIG. 7)". The "fourth big win" has a selection rate of 30% at the time of the big win. 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. That is, when the number of fluctuations that do not result in a big hit after the "fourth jackpot" jackpot game ends and the "a time saving game" ends reaches 900 times, the b time saving game state is entered from the next change. Furthermore, the b time saving continuation number of times that the b time saving game state is continued is set to 500 times.

The "fifth jackpot pattern" 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 the time-saving game is "a time-saving game (number of times of time-saving continuation: 100 times, see FIG. 7)". 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.

The "first big win" to "fifth big win" differ in the degree of advantage of the game, such as the number of prize balls that can be acquired according to the number of rounds, or whether it is variable or non-variable after the end of the big win 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 "fourth jackpot" has the lowest advantage for the player due to the number of prize balls that can be obtained and the game state that shifts after the jackpot game ends.

"Small winning symbol A", "small winning symbol B", "small winning symbol C", and "small winning symbol D" 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 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. In addition, the continuation of the time-saving game state that shifts after the end of the big hit game is set to 10000 times or 100 times after the end of the big hit game. Furthermore, the continuation of the b time-saving game 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 game state (low probability) state after the jackpot game ends reaches the number of b time-saving arrivals, is a big hit. After the end of the game, this is continued until the number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 500 times. The continuation of the c time-saving gaming state that shifts according to the design 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 jackpot game of a 4R jackpot game in which 4 rounds of round games are performed to open the first jackpot 25, a 10R jackpot game in which 10 rounds of round games are performed, or a 15R jackpot game in which 15 rounds of round games are performed. selected. In each round, the first big winning hole 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or until the number of balls entering the first big winning hole 25 reaches the specified number of nine.

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

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

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

(5. Startup processing)
Next, the "startup process" executed by main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The 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 performs an interrupt process (see FIG. 9), which will be described later (see FIG. 9), after process S12 is executed until process S8 is executed again. Execute.

(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. 14 to 18. FIG.

(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 arrivals, the setting of the number of times of benefit time saving continuation, the time setting of the jackpot start production of the jackpot game executed by the production pattern display device 47, the jackpot end production , etc. are set.

Subsequently, in step S317, a process of transmitting the information of the reserved storage after execution of the validity judgment (for example, information indicating the reduction of the reservation storage after execution of the validity judgment) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.
In the 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 contents of the small winning game, the setting of the time of the small winning start performance of the small winning game performed by the performance pattern display device 47, the time of the small winning ending performance, etc. Settings are made. After that, the processing S317 and the processing S318 are executed, and the process returns.

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

If a negative determination is made in the process 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 number of continuations (10000 times) at which the probability variation gaming state ends. 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 the present embodiment, the number of times the time saving game state continues is 10000 times (a time saving game state), 100 times (a time saving game state), 500 times (b time saving game state, or 30 times (c time saving game state). , The counting process by the time saving counter is preferably performed by subtracting "1" from the count value of the time saving counter from the number of continuations for each fluctuation other than the first special figure and the second special figure. 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 the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the number of continuations (10000 times, 100 times, 500 times or 30 times) at which the time saving game state ends do. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in the process S359 is "0" (in the configuration of addition, it is determined whether or not it is the number of continuations of each). 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 S362, "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, even if the number of reaching the b time saving game state is reached in the time saving game state (c time saving game state), the transition to the b time saving game state is invalidated. That is, the time saving game state is not newly started after the fluctuation ends, but the time saving game state before the fluctuation is continued (counting of the time saving counter is continued). However, this is an example, and when the number of times of reaching b time saving is reached in the time saving game state, the b time saving game state is started from there, and when the time saving game is newly started in the time saving game state, the number of continuations is long. It is good also as composition which shifts to the direction. It is desirable to adopt it as appropriate when determining the playability.

In the following process S363, "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 S364, a state designation command indicating a state such as whether the current game state is a probability variable game state, whether it is a time-saving game state, etc. is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 after the special symbol determination time. . In addition, the timing of transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 is after the special design determination time, but the state designation command is also transmitted at the time of special design fluctuation start and power restoration. may be configured. Thereafter, the process proceeds to "special game processing" (process S400, see FIG. 15).

The main controller 40 opens and closes the first big winning port 25 in a predetermined manner in the special game process (process S400) if the result of the winning/failure determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big win or a small win. A control process for a big hit game or a small hit game is performed.

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

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

On the other hand, if the main control device 40 is not a big hit or a small hit, it returns to the win/loss determination process (process S25, see FIG. 13) without performing the big win game process and the small win game process in the special game process (process S400). .

(9. Special figure success judgment production)
Next, a description will be given of the special figure propriety determination performance that is performed in conjunction with the propriety determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. In the 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.

(9-1. Variation effect start processing)
FIG. 19 shows a “fluctuation effect start process” executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 . “Variation production start processing” is a part (subroutine) of program processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 .

"Variation production start processing" is, by receiving a special figure fluctuation start command (processing S318, see FIG. 15) from the main control device 40, the fluctuation by the pseudo production design corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure This is the processing for starting the effect display. Then, when starting the variable effect display, it is a process of determining whether or not to carry out the above-mentioned "operation instruction effect" or "privilege effect".

As shown in FIG. 19, the sub-integrated control device 42 first determines whether or not it has received a special figure variation start command from the main control device 40 in the "variation effect start process" (process S500). If the determination is negative (process S500: No), this process is terminated and the sub-integrated control device 42 returns to the main routine.

If it is an affirmative determination in process S500 (process S500: Yes), in process S501, it will be determined whether the result of success/failure determination is a big hit with reference to the special figure variation start command. If the determination is affirmative (process S501: Yes), the content of the jackpot ready-to-win effect is determined in process S502. For example, in the process S502 big hit ready-to-win effect determination processing, it is determined whether or not to implement "operation instruction effect" and "privilege effect" as the content of the big hit ready-to-win effect, and the effect contents etc. in the case of implementing these effects settings.

Next, in processing S503, a big hit effect pattern (big hit pseudo effect pattern) is determined. It should be noted that the setting of the "operation instruction effect" and the "privilege effect" may be determined in this process S503 without being limited to the jackpot ready-to-win effect determination process of the process S502.

Subsequently, in step S504, by executing a variable effect start process, a big hit pseudo effect display is started. By this process, a command is transmitted to the production pattern control device 43, and the production pattern display device 47 is controlled by the production pattern control device 43, and the variable production display by the three-digit pseudo production pattern (operation instruction production and privilege production) implementation) is started. Then return.

If it is a negative determination in the process S501 (S501: No), in the process S505, by the special figure fluctuation start command from the main control device 40, it is determined whether the result of the success/failure determination is a loss and the reach effect is performed. If the determination is affirmative (process S505: Yes), the contents of the lose reach effect are determined in process S506. For example, in the loss reach effect determination process of the process S506, it is determined whether or not to implement "operation instruction effect" and "privilege effect" as the content of the loss reach effect, and the effect contents etc. in the case of implementing these effects settings.

Next, in processing S507, a losing effect symbol (loss pseudo effect symbol) is determined. It should be noted that the setting of the "operation instruction effect" and the "privilege effect" may be determined not only in the losing reach effect determination process of the process S506 but also in this process S507. After that, in the process S504, the variable effect display (including the execution of the operation instruction effect and the privilege effect) for performing the ready-to-win effect in the case of losing is started.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S505 (processing S505: No), the content of the normal (non-reach) losing effect is determined in the processing S508. For example, in the process S508 of the failure effect determination process, it is determined whether or not to implement the "operation instruction effect" and "privilege effect" as the contents of the loss effect, and the effect contents etc. are set when these effects are implemented. I do.

Next, in processing S509, a losing effect symbol (loss pseudo effect symbol) is determined. Incidentally, the setting of the "operation instruction effect" and the "privilege effect" may be determined in this process S509 without being limited to the loss effect determination process of the process S508. After that, in the process S504, the variable effect display (including the execution of the operation instruction effect and the privilege effect) for performing the losing effect is started.

(9-2. Display example of special figure success judgment effect)
As shown in FIG. 20(a), the pachinko machine 1 is large in the lower half of the display screen of the performance symbol display device 47 in the variable performance display, and three symbols corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are displayed. 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. 20(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.

If the result of the winning/failure determination is a small hit, the pachinko machine 1 displays a small winning pattern of the second special design, which is large in the lower half of the display screen of the performance design display device 47, as shown in FIG. 20(d). A small winning pseudo performance pattern 703 consisting of three corresponding identical small winning patterns is fixedly displayed.

Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration that can be developed from the N reach effect (see FIG. 20(b)) to the "SP reach effect" shown in FIG. In the SP ready-to-win production developed from the N ready-to-win production, as shown in FIG. 21(a), on the display screen of the production pattern display device 47, for example, a confrontation ready-to-win video 741 in which fighter A and fighter B face each other is developed. 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. Operation Instruction Effect and Benefit Effect)
Next, the "operation instruction effect" and the "privilege effect" performed during the variable effect display by the pseudo effect pattern 700 corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the special symbol suitability determination effect will be described. The operation instruction effect is a effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means such as the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 while the pseudo effect pattern 700 is being variably displayed. In addition, in the operation instruction presentation, the operation instruction is displayed and an operation effective period during which the operation is valid is set.

Whether or not to perform the operation instruction effect is determined in the "variation effect start process" (see FIG. 19) executed by the sub-integrated control device 42, and the sub-integrated control device 42 controls the effect according to the determination result. It is a production that is carried out. For example, when the sub-integrated controller 42 receives a special figure variation start command (see FIG. 15, process S317) from the main controller 40, the command variation pattern (variation time) is predetermined. If it is the determined predetermined variation pattern, it is decided whether or not to implement it by lottery. In this case, the operation instruction effect has a plurality of types of effect modes with different effect contents, and when performing the operation instruction effect, one of the effect modes is selected and executed.

The privilege effect is a effect that is executed in response to an operation instruction under the control of the sub-integrated control device 42, and is an advance notice effect suggesting the result of the success/failure determination before the pseudo effect pattern 700 during variable display is finally displayed. . The privilege effect is basically performed when the player executes the operation as instructed within the operation valid period according to the operation instruction effect. Furthermore, the privilege effect is configured so that the effect can be performed even when the operation is not performed as instructed, depending on the type of operation instruction effect (effect mode) that has been performed. Furthermore, the privilege effect includes a plurality of types of effect with different effect contents, and one of the effects is selected and executed. In this case, the degree of expectation for a big hit is different depending on the type of privilege presentation.

(10-1. Manner of Operation Instruction Effect and Benefit Effect)
As shown in FIG. 22, there are three production modes of the operation instruction production and the privilege production in one pachinko machine, consisting of a "first specific production mode", a "second specific production mode" and a "third specific production mode". It is distinguished by the mode of production.

(10-1-1. First specific effect mode)
As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in the first specific performance mode, one or three times during the variable display of one of the pseudo performance symbols accompanying the determination of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol It is possible to implement the operation instruction effect a certain number of times. In this case, the number of times the operation instruction rendering is performed is determined according to the variation pattern (variation time). For example, if the variation pattern is relatively short, the operation instruction effect is performed once, if the pattern is relatively long, the operation instruction effect is performed three times, and if the pattern is between the short and long patterns, the operation instruction effect is performed twice. It is a configuration to do. In addition, it is also conceivable to appropriately change the selection of the number of times of execution of the operation instruction presentation with respect to the length of the variation pattern.

Further, in the first specific effect mode, if the operation is performed as instructed within the operation valid period, the privilege effect is performed. On the other hand, if the operation is not performed according to the operation instruction within the operation valid period, the privilege effect is not performed. For example, as in "Pattern 1", "Pattern 3", and "Pattern 7" in FIG. Privilege production will be carried out (○ mark). On the other hand, as in "pattern 2", "pattern 6", and "pattern 14", if there is no operation in response to any of the first, second, and third operation instruction effects (X mark), all privilege effects is not implemented (x mark).

For example, in the first specific effect mode, as in "Pattern 4", there is an operation in response to the first operation instruction effect (marked with a circle), and a special effect is performed (marked with a circle) in response to this operation. If there is no operation in response to the second operation instruction effect (marked with x), the privilege effect is not executed (marked with x). As in "Pattern 5", even if there is no operation in response to the first operation instruction effect (marked with an X) and the privilege effect is not performed in response to this (marked with an X), according to the second operation instruction effect If there is an operation (○ mark), a special effect will be performed according to this (○ mark).

For example, in the first specific effect mode, as in "pattern 8", there is an operation in response to the first and second operation instruction effects (o mark), and the privilege effect is performed (o mark) accordingly. Also, if there is no operation in response to the third operation instruction effect (marked with x), the privilege effect is not executed (marked with x). As in "Pattern 13", even if there is no operation in response to the first and second operation instruction effects (marked with an X) and no privilege effect is performed in response to these (marked with an X), the third operation instruction effect is performed. There is an operation according to (○ mark), and a privilege effect is performed according to this (○ mark). Incidentally, the first specific effect mode is a different effect mode from the "predetermined effect display" described in the claims.

(10-1-2. Second specific effect mode)
Next, a second specific effect mode corresponding to the "predetermined effect display" described in claims will be described. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 24, in the second specific effect mode, one or three times during the variable display of one of the pseudo effect symbols accompanying the determination of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol It is possible to implement the operation instruction effect a certain number of times. In this case, the number of times the operation instruction rendering is performed is determined according to the variation pattern (variation time). For example, if the variation pattern is relatively short, the operation instruction effect is performed once, if the pattern is relatively long, the operation instruction effect is performed three times, and if the pattern is between the short and long patterns, the operation instruction effect is performed twice. It is a configuration to do. In addition, it is also conceivable to appropriately change the selection of the number of times of execution of the operation instruction presentation with respect to the length of the variation pattern.

Further, in the second specific effect mode, if the operation is performed as instructed within the operation valid period, the privilege effect is performed. For example, as in "Pattern 1", "Pattern 3", and "Pattern 7" in FIG. Privilege production will be carried out (○ mark).

In the second specific effect mode, when the operation instruction effect is performed a plurality of times in one variable display of the pseudo effect pattern, if the operation is not performed according to the first (first) operation instruction effect, this is the case. (For example, see "Pattern 5", "Pattern 6", "Pattern 13" to "Pattern 18" in FIG. 24).

On the other hand, in the second specific effect mode, when the operation instruction effect is performed a plurality of times in one variable display of the pseudo effect pattern, even if the operation is not performed according to the last operation instruction effect, Privilege production is carried out. For example, as in "Pattern 6" in FIG. ), even if there is no operation according to the operation instruction production (X mark), the privilege production is performed according to the operation instruction production (O mark). Similarly, as in "Pattern 14", "Pattern 16" and "Pattern 18" in FIG. (X mark), even if there is no operation in response to the third (last) operation instruction effect (X mark), the privilege effect is executed according to the operation command effect (O mark).

In addition, in the second specific effect mode, as in "Pattern 2" in FIG. Privilege production for this is carried out. Not limited to this, when the operation instruction effect is performed only once, a configuration is also conceivable in which the privilege effect is not performed even if the operation is not performed.

Further, in the second specific effect mode, when the operation instruction effect is performed three times in one variable display of the pseudo effect pattern, "Pattern 9" to "Pattern 12", "Pattern 15" to "Pattern 18", when the operation is not performed in response to the second operation instruction effect, when the privilege effect is performed ("pattern 9", "pattern 10", "pattern 15", "pattern 16") and , and when the privilege effect is not performed (“pattern 11”, “pattern 12”, “pattern 17”, “pattern 18”).

(10-1-3. Third Specific Effect Mode)
As shown in FIGS. 22 and 25, in the third specific effect mode, one or three times during the variable display of one of the pseudo effect symbols accompanying the determination of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol It is possible to implement the operation instruction effect a certain number of times. In this case, the number of times the operation instruction rendering is performed is determined according to the variation pattern (variation time). For example, if the variation pattern is relatively short, the operation instruction effect is performed once, if the pattern is relatively long, the operation instruction effect is performed three times, and if the pattern is between the short and long patterns, the operation instruction effect is performed twice. It is a configuration to do. In addition, it is also conceivable to appropriately change the selection of the number of times of execution of the operation instruction presentation with respect to the length of the variation pattern.

Further, in the third specific effect mode, if the operation is performed as instructed within the operation valid period, the privilege effect is performed. For example, as in "Pattern 1", "Pattern 3", and "Pattern 7" in FIG. Privilege production will be carried out (○ mark). Furthermore, in the third specific effect mode, the privilege effect is performed even if the operation is not performed according to the operation instruction within the operation effective period (for example, "Pattern 2", "Pattern 4" to "Pattern 6" in FIG. 25). ”, “Pattern 8” to “Pattern 14”). Incidentally, the third specific effect mode is also a different effect mode from the "predetermined effect display" described in the claims.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 has a first specific performance mode in which the privilege performance is not performed when there is no operation, and a privilege performance is performed when there is no operation according to the first operation instruction performance in the case of a plurality of operation instruction performances. First, there are provided a second specific performance mode in which a privilege performance is performed even if there is no operation according to the last operation instruction performance, and a third specific performance mode in which a privilege performance is performed even if there is no operation. The pachinko machine 1 has a higher degree of expectation for a big hit when the performance of the second specific performance mode is performed than when the performance of the first specific performance mode is performed, and furthermore, the performance of the second specific performance mode is performed. The expectation for the big hit is higher when the performance of the third specific performance mode is performed than when is performed.

(10-2. Time chart of operation instruction effect and privilege effect)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28, representative examples of time charts in which the operation instruction effect and the privilege effect in the second specific effect mode corresponding to the "predetermined effect display" described in the claims are executed. will be explained.

(10-2-1. Pattern with one operation instruction effect)
First, "Pattern 1" and "Pattern 2" in which one operation instruction effect is performed during one variable display of the pseudo effect pattern in the second specific effect mode (see FIG. 24) will be described with reference to FIG. In pattern 1 of the second specific effect mode, as shown in FIG. 26(a), the variable display of the pseudo effect pattern corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in the effect symbol display device 47 (A). When a predetermined time (T1) for starting the operation instruction effect has elapsed, the operation instruction is displayed on the effect symbol display device 47 (a). Also, when the display of the operation instruction starts, measurement of the effective period of operation is started (c). It should be noted that the length of the operation effective period is set to a predetermined length.

In pattern 1 of the second specific effect mode, when the operation means such as the effect button 15 is operated by the player in response to the operation instruction (D), the operation instruction is immediately displayed and the operation effective period is set. It ends before reaching the length of , and the privilege effect is performed (E). In this manner, the operation validity period is shortened according to the operation.

On the other hand, in pattern 2 of the second specific effect mode in which there is no operation by the player, as shown in FIG. f), after a predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, an operation instruction is displayed on the performance symbol display device 47 (g). When the display of the operation instruction is started, measurement of the effective period of operation is started (h).

In pattern 2 of the second specific effect mode, when a predetermined length of time is reached and the operation effective period ends without the player operating the operation means such as the effect button 15 in response to the operation instruction, The display of the operation instruction is finished, and the privilege effect is performed (ke).

Thus, in the second specific effect mode, the privilege effect is performed regardless of the presence or absence of the operation by the player in the pattern in which one operation instruction effect is performed during the variable display of one pseudo effect pattern. In addition, in the pattern in which one operation instruction effect is performed during one variable display, the privilege effect is performed before the ready-to-win effect regardless of the presence or absence of the operation. Also, when the ready-to-win effect is performed, it is configured to be performed after the privilege effect is finished.

(10-2-2. Pattern with two operation instruction effects)
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, pattern 3 and pattern 6, in which the operation instruction effect is performed twice during the variable display of one of the pseudo effect patterns in the second specific effect mode (see FIG. 24), will be described. In pattern 3 of the second specific effect mode, as shown in FIG. 27(a), variable display of pseudo effect symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in the effect symbol display device 47 (sa). When a predetermined time (T1) for starting the operation instruction effect has elapsed, the first operation instruction is displayed on the effect symbol display device 47 (S1). Also, when the display of the first operation instruction starts, the measurement of the effective period of the first operation starts (step 1).

In pattern 3 of the second specific effect mode, when the operation means such as the effect button 15 is operated by the player in response to the first operation instruction (Step 1), the first operation instruction is immediately issued in response to this. The effective period of the display and the first operation expires, and the first privilege presentation is performed (S1).

In addition, in the pattern of performing the operation instruction effect twice in the second specific effect mode, the operation instruction is performed only once during the time T1 from the start of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern to the first (first) operation instruction. It is preferred to have the same time as that of the pattern.

Subsequently, pattern 3 of the second specific effect mode is set to 2 by the effect pattern display device 47 when a predetermined time (T2) elapses from the start of variation of the pseudo effect pattern after the end of the first privilege effect. A second operation instruction is displayed (2). Also, when the display of the second operation instruction starts, the measurement of the valid period of the second operation starts (step 2). The validity period of the second operation is the same length as the validity period of the first operation. Not limited to this, it is conceivable to change the lengths of the valid period of the first operation and the valid period of the second operation.

In pattern 3 of the second specific effect mode, when the operation means such as the effect button 15 is operated by the player in response to the second operation instruction (Step 2), the second operation instruction is immediately issued in response to this. The valid period of the display and the second operation expires, and the second privilege effect is performed (S2).

On the other hand, in pattern 6 of the second specific effect mode in which there is no operation by the player, as shown in FIG. t), and after a predetermined time (T1) has elapsed, the first operation instruction is displayed on the effect pattern display device 47 (t1). Also, when the display of the operation instruction is started, the measurement of the effective period of the first operation is started (T1).

Then, in pattern 6 of the second specific effect mode, the predetermined first operation effective period expires while the player does not operate the operation means such as the effect button 15 in response to the first operation instruction (H1). When finished, the privilege effect is not executed even if the display of the operation instruction is finished.

Subsequently, in pattern 6 of the second specific effect mode, after the end of the first operation effective period (T1), when a predetermined time (T2) elapses from the start of variation of the pseudo effect pattern, the effect pattern is displayed. A second operation instruction is displayed on the device 47 (H2). Also, when the display of the second operation instruction starts, the measurement of the valid period of the second operation starts (T2).

In pattern 6 of the second specific effect mode, when the predetermined operation effective period expires without the player operating the operation means such as the effect button 15 in response to the second operation instruction (H2), The display of the operation instruction is finished, and the privilege presentation is performed (te).

Thus, in the second specific effect mode, in the pattern in which the operation instruction effect is performed twice during the variable display of one of the pseudo effect patterns, if there is no operation in response to the first operation instruction, the privilege effect is not performed, and the second ( The privilege effect is performed regardless of the presence or absence of the operation for the operation instruction of the last). Incidentally, in the pattern in which the operation instruction effect is performed twice during one variable display, the bonus effect is performed before the ready-to-win effect for the second (last) operation instruction regardless of whether or not the operation is performed. Also, when the ready-to-win performance is performed, the ready-to-win performance is performed after the end of the privilege performance.

(10-2-3. Pattern of three times of operation instruction effect)
Further, with reference to FIG. 28, pattern 7 and pattern 18 in which the operation instruction effect is performed three times during the variable display of one of the pseudo effect patterns in the second specific effect mode (see FIG. 24) will be described. In pattern 7 of the second specific effect mode, as shown in FIG. 28(a), variable display of pseudo effect symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in the effect symbol display device 47 (na). When a predetermined time (T1) for starting the operation instruction effect has elapsed, the first operation instruction is displayed on the effect symbol display device 47 (D1). When the display of the first operation instruction is started, the measurement of the effective period of the first operation is started (j1). The effective period of the third operation is the same length as the effective periods of the first and second operations. It is also conceivable to change the lengths of the valid period of the first operation, the valid period of the second operation, and the valid period of the third operation.

In pattern 7 of the second specific effect mode, when the operation means such as the effect button 15 is operated by the player in response to the first operation instruction (1), the first operation instruction is immediately issued in response to this. The effective period of the display and the first operation expires, and the first privilege effect is performed (No. 1).

In addition, in the pattern of performing the operation instruction effect three times in the second specific effect mode, the operation instruction is performed only once during the time T1 from the start of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern to the first (first) operation instruction. It is preferable to set the time to be the same as that of the pattern and the pattern of performing two operation instructions.

Subsequently, pattern 7 of the second specific effect mode is set to 2 by the effect pattern display device 47 when a predetermined time (T2) elapses from the start of variation of the pseudo effect pattern after the end of the first privilege effect. A second operation instruction is displayed (D2). Further, when the display of the second operation instruction starts, the measurement of the valid period of the second operation starts (j2).

In pattern 7 of the second specific effect mode, when the operation means such as the effect button 15 is operated by the player in response to the second operation instruction (2), the second operation instruction is immediately issued accordingly. The display and the effective period of the second operation are terminated, and the second privilege effect is performed (No. 2).

In addition, in the pattern of performing the operation instruction effect three times in the second specific effect mode, the time T2 from the start of the variation of the pseudo effect symbol until the second operation instruction is performed is the same as that of the pattern of performing the operation instruction twice. Time is preferred.

Further, in pattern 7 of the second specific effect mode, when a predetermined time (T3) elapses from the start of variation of the pseudo effect pattern after the end of the second privilege effect, the effect pattern display device 47 displays the third effect pattern. is displayed (D3). When the display of the third operation instruction is started, the measurement of the effective period of the third operation is started (J3).

Then, in pattern 7 of the second specific effect mode, when the operation means such as the effect button 15 is operated by the player in response to the third operation instruction ((3)), the third operation instruction is immediately issued in response to this. The effective period of the display and the third operation expires, and the third privilege effect is performed (No.3).

On the other hand, the pattern 18 of the second specific effect mode without operation by the player is, as shown in FIG. When the variable display of the corresponding pseudo effect pattern is started (C) and a predetermined time (T1) elapses, the first operation instruction is displayed on the effect pattern display device 47 (H1). Also, when the display of the operation instruction is started, the measurement of the effective period of the first operation is started (F1).

In the pattern 18 of the second specific effect mode, the predetermined first operation effective period is reached while the player does not operate the operation means such as the effect button 15 in response to the first operation instruction (H1). Even if it ends (F1) and the display of the operation instruction ends (H1), the privilege effect is not executed.

Subsequently, the pattern 18 of the second specific effect mode is, after the end of the first operation effective period (F1), when a predetermined time (T2) elapses from the start of the variation of the pseudo effect pattern, the effect pattern is displayed. A second operation instruction is displayed on the device 47 (H2). Also, when the display of the second operation instruction starts, the measurement of the valid period of the second operation starts (F2).

In the pattern 18 of the second specific effect mode, the predetermined second operation effective period ends without the player operating the operation means such as the effect button 15 in response to the second operation instruction (H2). (F2), and even if the display of the operation instruction is ended (H2), the privilege effect is not executed.

Subsequently, the pattern 18 of the second specific effect mode is, after the second operation valid period (F2) ends, when a predetermined time (T3) has elapsed from the start of the pseudo effect pattern, the effect symbol is displayed. A third operation instruction is displayed on the device 47 (H3). Also, when the display of the third operation instruction starts, the measurement of the effective period of the third operation starts (F3).

In the pattern 18 of the second specific effect mode, the predetermined third operation valid period ends without the player operating the operation means such as the effect button 15 in response to the third operation instruction (H3). Then (F3), by ending the display of the operation instruction (H3), the privilege effect is performed (F).

Thus, in the second specific effect mode, in the pattern in which the operation instruction effect is performed three times during the variable display of one of the pseudo effect patterns, if there is no operation in response to the first operation instruction, the privilege effect is not performed, and the third time ( The privilege effect is performed regardless of the presence or absence of the operation for the operation instruction of the last). In the pattern in which the operation instruction effect is performed three times during one variable display, the benefit effect is performed during the ready-to-win effect regardless of whether or not the third (last) operation instruction is performed. Also, when shifting to the SP ready-to-win production, the structure is such that the shift is made after the end of the privilege production.

In the pachinko machine 1, the time T1 from the start of variation of the pseudo performance symbols to the first operation instruction is set to be the same for any pattern in the first to third specific performance modes. In addition, the time T2 from the start of the variation of the pseudo performance pattern until the second operation instruction is performed is the same in any pattern (pattern 3 or later) in which the operation instruction is performed twice or more in the first to third specific performance modes. . Furthermore, the time T3 from the start of the variation of the pseudo performance pattern until the third operation instruction is given is the same in any pattern (pattern 7 or later) in which the operation instruction is given three times in the first to third specific effect modes. By doing so, it is interesting to see which one of the first specific effect mode, the second specific effect mode, and the third specific effect mode is used to perform the operation instruction, and furthermore, once, twice, and three times. It becomes more interesting to see which operation instruction is to be executed.

(10-3. Types of Operation Instructions and Types of Benefit Effects)
With reference to FIG. 29, the types of operation instructions and the types of privilege presentations in the operation instruction presentation performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, the pachinko machine 1 gives five types of instructions, namely, "operation instruction A", "operation instruction B", "operation instruction C", "operation instruction D" and "operation instruction E". It is possible.

The operation instruction A is mainly executed in the first (initial) operation instruction presentation. The content of the operation by the operation instruction A is to instruct to press the effect button 15 once. The privilege effect corresponding to the operation instruction A is any one of five types of effects: "privilege effect A", "privilege effect I", "privilege effect C", "privilege effect D" and "privilege effect O". can be selected and implemented.

"Privilege effect A", "privilege effect I", "privilege effect C", "privilege effect D" and "privilege effect O" corresponding to the operation instruction A are displayed on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 47, for example, It is desirable to display a predetermined specific character image together with the variable display of the pseudo effect pattern 700 . In addition, in "privilege effect a", "privilege effect i", "privilege effect c", "privilege effect D" and "privilege effect o", the degree of expectation for a big hit of privilege effect a is the lowest, and the privilege It is structured such that the degree of expectation for a big hit gradually increases from the performance A to the privilege performance E.

Operation instruction B is mainly performed in the second operation instruction presentation. The content of the operation by the operation instruction B is an instruction to press the effect button 15 for a long time. As the privilege effect corresponding to the operation instruction B, one of the two types of effects, "privilege effect" or "privilege effect," can be selected and executed.

The operation instruction C is mainly performed in the second operation instruction presentation. The content of the operation by the operation instruction C is an instruction to hit the effect button 15 repeatedly. As the privilege effect corresponding to the operation instruction C, one of two kinds of effects, namely, "privilege effect" or "privilege effect," can be selected and executed.

The "privilege effect key" and "privilege effect key" corresponding to the operation instructions B and C are respectively displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47, for example, in the background of the variable display of the pseudo effect symbol 700. It is desirable to display images. In addition, in the "privilege performance power" and "privilege performance key", the expectation level of the privilege performance power being a big hit is higher than the expectation level of the privilege performance power being a big hit. It should be noted that even if either the operation instruction B or the operation instruction C is performed in the second operation instruction presentation, there is no difference in the degree of expectation for a big hit, and the privilege presentation that is performed in accordance with these does not change. It is configured such that the degree of expectation for a big hit is different.

The operation instruction D is mainly executed in the third operation instruction presentation. The content of the operation by the operation instruction D is to instruct to press the effect button 15 once. As the privilege effect corresponding to the operation instruction D, one of two kinds of effects, ie, "privilege effect si" or "privilege effect si", can be selected and executed.

The operation instruction E is mainly executed in the third operation instruction presentation. The content of the operation by the operation instruction E is to instruct to rotate the jog dial 16 for presentation. As the privilege effect corresponding to the operation instruction E, one of the two types of effects, "privilege effect si" or "privilege effect si", can be selected and executed.

Note that the operation instruction D and the operation instruction E show that the degree of expectation for a big win is higher when the operation instruction E is performed in the third operation instruction presentation than when the operation instruction D is performed. Eggplant. Also, "privilege effect si" and "privilege effect si" corresponding to the operation instructions D and E are respectively displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47, for example, along with the variable display of the pseudo effect symbol 700. should be displayed. In addition, in the "privilege effect si" and the "privilege effect si", the degree of expectation for the big hit of the privilege effect si is higher than the degree of expectation for the big win of the privilege effect si.

In addition, each instruction display of "operation instruction A", "operation instruction B", "operation instruction C", "operation instruction D" and "operation instruction E", "privilege effect a", "privilege effect I", " Privilege effect C, Privilege effect D, Privilege effect O, Privilege effect K, Privilege effect K, Privilege effect S, and Privilege effect C are the first specific effect modes. It is a configuration that can be similarly implemented in any of the third to third specific rendering modes.

(10-4. Display example of operation instruction effect and privilege effect)
30 to 32, display examples of "operation instruction A", "operation instruction B", "operation instruction C", "operation instruction D", and "operation instruction E", and "privilege effect A", " Display examples of "Benefit Effect A", "Benefit Effect C", "Benefit Effect D", "Benefit Effect O", "Benefit Effect K", "Benefit Effect K", "Benefit Effect S" and "Benefit Effect C" explain.

FIG. 30 shows a display example of the operation instruction A and a display example of the privilege effect A or the privilege effect E corresponding thereto. As shown in FIG. 30(a), the operation instruction A includes an instruction A image 751 indicating that the production button 15 should be pressed in the center of the display screen of the production pattern display device 47, and an operation effective period shown below it. A valid period gauge image 758 is displayed. In the effective period gauge image 758, the dark color display of the gauge expands from left to right as the operation effective period elapses, and when the dark color display reaches the right end, the end of the operation effective period is indicated.

As shown in FIG. 30(b), in the privilege effect A corresponding to the operation instruction A, a privilege character image 761 such as "Chance!" It should be noted that the content of the privilege character image 761 is different depending on the type of privilege effects a to o. As shown in FIG. 30(c), in the privilege effect B, the privilege character image 761 is displayed as "I'm coming!". In addition, in the privilege effect c, the privilege character image 761 is displayed as "Now is the time to attack!". Furthermore, in the privilege effect D, the privilege character image 761 is displayed as "hot!". Furthermore, in the privilege effect O, the privilege character image 761 is displayed as "Gekiatsu!".

FIG. 31 shows a display example of operation instruction B and a display example of operation instruction C, and a display example of privilege effect power and a display example of privilege effect key corresponding to these. As shown in FIG. 31(a), the operation instruction B includes an instruction B image 752 indicating that the effect button 15 should be pressed and held in the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47, and an operation valid A validity period gauge image 758 indicating the period is displayed. In the effective period gauge image 758, the dark color display of the gauge expands from left to right as the operation effective period elapses, and when the dark color display reaches the right end, the end of the operation effective period is indicated.

As shown in FIG. 31(b), the operation instruction C is an instruction C image 753 showing that the production button 15 is repeatedly hit in the center of the display screen of the production pattern display device 47, and an operation valid period A valid period gauge image 758 indicating is displayed. In the effective period gauge image 758, the dark color display of the gauge expands from left to right as the operation effective period elapses, and when the dark color display reaches the right end, the end of the operation effective period is indicated.

As shown in FIG. 31(c), the special effect effect executed in response to the operation instruction B or the operation instruction C is a large lion on the background of the variable display of 700 pseudo effect symbols on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47. is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 31(d), the privilege performance key executed in response to the operation instruction B or the operation instruction C is greatly fought against the background of the variable display of the pseudo performance symbols 700 on the display screen of the performance symbol display device 47. A second privilege character image 763 of house A is displayed. It should be noted that the second privilege character image 763 of the privilege effect indicates that the expectation for the big win is higher than the first privilege character image 762 of the privilege effect.

FIG. 32 shows a display example of the operation instruction D, a display example of the operation instruction E, and a display example of the privilege effect S and a display example of the privilege effect S corresponding to these. As shown in FIG. 32(a), the operation instruction D is, like the operation instruction A, an instruction D image 754 showing that the effect button 15 is pressed once at the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47. , and below it, a validity period gauge image 758 indicating the validity period of the operation is displayed. In the effective period gauge image 758, the dark color display of the gauge expands from left to right as the operation effective period elapses, and when the dark color display reaches the right end, the end of the operation effective period is indicated.

The operation instruction E is, as shown in FIG. 32(b), an instruction E image 755 showing to rotate the jog dial 16 for production in the center of the display screen of the production pattern display device 47, and below it, A validity period gauge image 758 indicating the operation validity period is displayed. In the effective period gauge image 758, the dark color display of the gauge expands from left to right as the operation effective period elapses, and when the dark color display reaches the right end, the end of the operation effective period is indicated.

As shown in FIG. 32(c), the bonus effect S to be executed in response to the operation instruction D or the operation instruction E is a first bonus action image in which fighter A is training on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47. 764 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 32(d), the bonus effect performed in response to the operation instruction D or the operation instruction E is shown on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47. Fighter A has completed his training and has been fully licensed. A second bonus action image 765 is displayed. It should be noted that the second privilege action image 765 of the privilege effect si indicates that the expectation for the big win is higher than the first privilege action image 764 of the privilege effect si. In addition, since the privilege effect SA and the privilege effect SI corresponding to the operation instruction D and the operation instruction E are performed before the SP reach effect when developing into the SP reach effect, the SP reach effect is performed in the bonus action video. By using the appearing characters, it is possible to heighten the player's sense of anticipation for the development of the SP reach performance and the sense of anticipation for the big win.

(11. Effects of this embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment determines whether or not to shift to a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and after performing variable display of the performance symbols based on the success/failure determination, the result of the success/failure determination is notified by confirming the display. It is made to carry out the effect display to be done. In addition, an operation instruction to operate the operation means 15 and 16 is given while the effect display is being performed, and an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid is set. By operating the operation means according to the operation instruction during the effective period of operation, it is possible to carry out a privilege performance suggesting the result of the judgment before the performance pattern is fixedly displayed. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is capable of performing a plurality of types of effect display, and among these is a predetermined effect display (a second specific effect mode) in which an operation instruction can be performed multiple times during the execution of one effect display. pattern 3 to pattern 18). Then, in a case where an operation instruction is performed a plurality of times during a predetermined effect display, the first operation instruction after the start of the predetermined effect display is performed during the operation valid period. When the operation means is not operated in accordance with the operation instruction, the privilege effect is not executed (see, for example, pattern 5, pattern 13, etc. of the second specific effect mode). On the other hand, when an operation instruction is executed a plurality of times during a predetermined effect display, the last operation instruction after the start of the predetermined effect display is executed during the operation valid period. If the operating means is not operated in accordance with the operating instructions, the same privilege effect as that performed when the operating means are operated in accordance with the operating instructions during the valid period of operation will be performed after the valid period of operation ends. (See, for example, pattern 6, pattern 14, etc. of the second specific effect mode).

According to the pachinko machine 1, in a predetermined effect display in which operation instructions are given a plurality of times, the bonus effect is performed at the last operation instruction in one effect display regardless of the presence or absence of an operation by the player. The privilege presentation can be shown, and the presentation effect of the operation instruction and the privilege presentation can be enhanced. In particular, since the privilege effect by the last operation instruction is executed just before the end of one effect display, the effect of the effect can be enhanced by executing many effects with high viewing value. In addition, if there is no operation by the player in the first operation instruction in the predetermined effect display, the privilege effect is not performed, so that the player can be made to feel that he or she wants to see the privilege effect. Since the player actively operates the operation means to see the privilege performance, the problem that the player stops operating the operation means can be solved.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when an operation instruction is given only once in a predetermined effect display, the privilege effect is executed when the player does not operate the operation means in response to this instruction (second specific effect mode (see pattern 2), but not limited to this, it is possible to more effectively solve the problem that the player does not operate the operating means by not performing the privilege performance when the player does not operate the operating means. In other words, if the player misses a chance to see the privilege presentation, he/she will perform an operation so as not to miss the chance again from the next time.

Also, the pinball game machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can of course be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration includes that the operation instruction effect is performed only once during one effect display. It may be implemented. Of course, the operation instruction effect may be performed three times or more during one effect display. In addition, in the operation instruction effect, the operation means is not limited to the effect button or the jog dial for effect, but the operation lever that the player can operate, or the player's operation by touching (tapping or wiping) the glass surface of the game board. You may make it use the touch sensor which carries out. Furthermore, in the privilege presentation, not only the degree of expectation for the big win, but also the degree of expectation for the game state such as probability variation and time reduction that shift after the big win game may be shown.

Furthermore, the pinball game machine of the present invention collects the displayed and shot game balls inside the game machine, shoots them again from the shooting device, and uses a storage medium such as an IC card to record the number of balls held by the player. It may be applied to an enclosed game machine managed as

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 15: Effect button (operating means), 16: Jog dial (operating means), 20 game area, 23: 1st special figure start opening, 24: 2nd special figure start opening, 25 : 1st big prize mouth, 26: 2nd big prize mouth, 281: 1st special figure display device, 283: 2nd special figure display device, 40: Main control device (win/fail determination means), 42: Sub-integrated control device (Effect display control means, operation instruction control means, privilege effect control means), 47: effect pattern display device (effect display device)

Claims (1)

success/failure determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is met;
A production display device that performs a production display for notifying the result of the success/failure determination by confirming and displaying after changing the production pattern according to the success/failure determination;
effect display control means for controlling the effect display;
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
an operation instruction control means for issuing an operation instruction to operate the operation means during execution of the effect display, and for setting an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid;
By operating the operation means in accordance with the operation instruction during the operation valid period, a privilege performance suggesting the result of the suitability determination can be performed before the performance pattern is finally displayed. a control means;
The effect display control means is capable of executing a plurality of types of effect displays, and among these, there is a predetermined type in which the operation instruction can be executed a plurality of times by the operation instruction control means during execution of one of the effect displays. has a production display of
The privilege effect control means is
In the case where the operation instruction is performed a plurality of times during the predetermined effect display, the operation effective period for the operation instruction that is first performed after the predetermined effect display is started. When the operation means is not operated according to the operation instruction during the operation, the privilege effect is not performed,
In the case where the operation instruction is performed a plurality of times during the predetermined effect display, the operation valid period for the last operation instruction after the start of the predetermined effect display. When the operation means is not operated in accordance with the operation instruction during the operation, the same privilege effect as that performed when the operation means is operated in accordance with the operation instruction during the operation effective period is performed. A pinball game machine characterized in that it is implemented after the end of the effective period of operation.

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