JP2023057634A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine rich in interest by increasing a player's interest in a game and the player's sense of expectation by diversifying a switching opportunity of a variation pattern table of a special pattern.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine 1 includes: normal pattern counting means for counting the number of times of a variation display of a normal pattern; and variation pattern table switching means for switching a variation pattern table for selecting a variation pattern of a special pattern to a variation pattern table having different average variation time from the present setting from among multiple kinds having different average variation time. The variation pattern table switching means is configured to switch a variation pattern table from a variation display of a special pattern to be executed next when the number of variation display times of a normal pattern counted by the normal pattern counting means reaches a predetermined upper-limit number of times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

The present invention is a pinball game machine, in particular, has a plurality of types of variation pattern tables for special symbols that are varied and displayed according to the judgment of whether or not to shift to a big hit game, and can be switched to any of the variation pattern tables. It relates to a ball game machine.

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.

To increase a player's sense of expectation for a big win in this kind of pachinko machine by variably displaying a special pattern and then confirming and displaying the result of the win/fail judgment along with the judgment of whether or not a big win will occur. is being done.

Furthermore, conventional pachinko machines are equipped with multiple types of variation pattern tables for determining the variation pattern of special symbols, and the variation pattern table is changed according to the number of executions of the ready-to-win effect, and the effect display accompanying the variation of special symbols is diversified. There is also a game that is modified to make the game more interesting (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-192071 A

By the way, in a pachinko machine, the switching of the special symbol variation pattern table diversifies the effect display, increases the number of execution times of the special symbol right or wrong judgment, makes it easier to store the special symbol reserved memory, and eventually the prize balls. This is a player's concern because it directly leads to the acquisition of . Therefore, in the pachinko machine, a novel configuration is expected for the timing of switching the variation pattern table of special symbols.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pinball game machine that diversifies the switching timing of the variation pattern table of special symbols, heightens the interest and expectation of the player in the game, and is rich in interest. It was made.

The pinball game machine of the present invention includes a normal symbol operation opening that triggers normal symbol propriety determination based on the passage of the game ball, a normal symbol propriety determination means that executes the normal symbol propriety determination, and a normal symbol propriety determination result. Normal symbol variation display means for executing variable display of normal symbols based on normal symbol variation display means, normal symbol counting means for counting the number of times of variable display of normal symbols, and special symbol triggering special symbol propriety determination based on the entry of a game ball. A starting port, special symbol validity determination means for executing special symbol validity determination, special symbol variation display means for executing variation display of special symbols based on the variation pattern according to the result of the special symbol validity determination, and variation pattern selection. and a variation pattern table switching means for switching the variation pattern table to any variation pattern table different in average variation time from the current one from among a plurality of types of variation pattern table different in average variation time. Then, the variation pattern table switching means changes from the variation display of the special symbol to be executed next when the number of times of variation display of the normal symbol counted by the normal symbol counting means reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times. Switch the pattern table.

According to the present invention, the variation pattern table of the special symbols is based on the fact that the number of fluctuations of the normal symbols according to the success/failure determination functioning independently from the propriety determination and the variation display of the special symbols is a predetermined upper limit number of times. changed. Therefore, the change in the development of the game of the special symbols is executed under the condition of the game situation of the symbols different from the special symbols, so that the mechanism related to the progress of the game is complicated and the novel development of the game can be realized. It is possible to realize a pinball game machine that enhances the interest and expectations of the game and is rich in interest.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, the variation pattern table switching can switch the variation pattern table from one with a short average variation time to one with a long one, or from one with a long average variation time to one with a short one. , shortening the average fluctuation time from the current state, or lengthening the average fluctuation time.

Further, in the pinball game machine of the present invention, the change pattern table switching is performed when the number of fluctuation display times of the normal symbols reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times during the fluctuation of the special symbols, and the validity of the special symbols during variation is determined. When the result of (1) is a big win and the game is shifted to a big win game based on this, it is desirable to switch from the variable display of the special symbols executed after the end of the big win game.

According to this, the variation pattern of the special symbol to be switched in the variation pattern table becomes the variation pattern of the next special symbol after the big hit game. Therefore, the average fluctuation time of the special symbols is different between before and after the big hit game. As a result, the change in the variable time becomes easy to recognize because the big win game is the break point. In addition, the impression given to the player before and after the big win is different, and there is an effect that the fun of the game is increased.

Further, in the pinball game machine of the present invention, when the result of the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is a hit is a normal symbol, the normal electric accessory is released to change the state from the difficult state to the special symbol starting port to the easy state. . In addition, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the pinball game machine enters an easy-to-win state (so-called general electric support state) in which it is easier to enter a ball into a normal electric accessory than in a normal state, and a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The easy-to-win state is continued until. It is desirable to switch the special symbol variation pattern table when the number of variations of the normal symbols in the easy-to-win state reaches a predetermined upper limit.

According to this, when switching the variation pattern table of the special symbol according to the number of times of variation of the normal symbol in the winning easy state in which the ball is likely to enter the special symbol start opening, the variation pattern table with the long average variation time is selected. By switching to one with a short average fluctuation time, it is possible to advantageously enter a ball into the special symbol starting port per fixed time before switching, while adjusting the entering of a ball into the special symbol starting port after switching. Furthermore, before and after switching the variation pattern table, it is possible to adjust whether or not the reserved memory of the special symbols per fixed time is likely to be accumulated, so that there is an effect that the possibility of a big hit can be easily adjusted.

1 is a front view of a pinball game machine to which the present invention is applied; FIG. It is a front view of the game board of the pinball game machine. It is a rear view of the pinball game machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pinball game machine. It is a display example showing a display mode related to the effect display implemented in the pinball game machine. It is an explanatory diagram relating to special symbols used in the pinball game machine. It is an explanatory diagram relating to a game in a general electric support state (easy winning state) implemented in a pinball game machine. It is an explanatory diagram showing game specifications of the pinball game machine. It is a flow chart showing a "starting process" executed by the main controller of the pinball game machine. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "interrupt processing" performed by the main control unit. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "interrupt processing" performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the "input determination process" performed in interrupt processing. It is a flow chart showing a "special figure entering ball confirmation process" that is executed in the input determination process. It is a flow chart which shows "ordinary figure entering ball confirmation processing" executed in the input determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the "property determination process" performed in interrupt processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure right/wrong determination process" performed in the right/wrong determination process. It is the 2nd flow chart which shows "general figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows "general figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "ordinary figure game process" performed in the normal figure propriety determination processing. It is the second flow chart showing the "ordinary game process" executed in the normal game propriety determination process. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "special figure right/wrong determination process" performed in the right/wrong determination process. It is a second flowchart showing a "special figure validity determination process" that is executed in the validity determination process. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows "special figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is the 4th flow chart which shows "special figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is the 5th flow chart which shows "special figure right or wrong judging processing" performed in the right or wrong judging processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "special game process" performed in special figure propriety determination processing. It is a second flowchart showing a "special game process" that is executed in the special figure propriety determination process. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows "special game processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 4th flow chart which shows "special game processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 5th flow chart which shows "special game processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 6th flow chart which shows "special game processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is an explanatory diagram relating to a special symbol variation pattern table used in a pinball game machine. It is a flow chart which shows "fluctuation pattern table switching processing" performed by the main controller. It is the 1st time chart regarding the change of the variation pattern table of the special design of the pinball game machine. It is the 2nd time chart regarding the switching of the variation pattern table of a special design. It is the 3rd time chart regarding the change of the fluctuation pattern table of the special design.

〔Example〕
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment to which a game machine (pachinko machine) according to the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the external configuration of a pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG.

(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 parlor 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 consists of a left-handed area L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with a predetermined intensity, and a right-handed area where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with an intensity higher than the predetermined intensity. R. A large number of game nails and pinwheels are planted in the game area 20 .

The center case 200 has an LCD panel of a production pattern display device 46 (not shown in its entirety) arranged in the center. The center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, like well-known ones.

Directly below the center in the left-right width direction of the center case 200, there is arranged a first special figure starting port 23 for a first special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as the first special figure) that can always be entered. The first special figure starting port 23 is an entrance that causes the determination of whether the first special figure is executed by entering a ball. By entering the first special figure start port 23, multiple types of random numbers such as the first special figure jackpot determination random number, the first special figure jackpot pattern determination random number, and the first special figure variation pattern determination random number ( Numerical data) are extracted and used for acceptance/rejection determination. The extracted random number of the first special figure is stored up to four (upper limit number) as reserved storage. The pachinko machine 1 sequentially executes the win/loss determination of the first special figure based on these reserved memories, and determines either a big hit or a loss.

Further, at a position directly below the first special figure start opening 23, a large winning opening 25 is arranged so as to be openable and closable by a special electric door of a special electric accessory. The big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode in a big winning game performed at the time of the first special symbol or second special symbol winning and a small winning game performed at the time of the second special symbol winning. It is a configuration that allows game balls to enter at times.

Further, the big winning opening 25 has a ball entrance which can be opened and closed by a special electric door (opening/closing plate) at the upper end, and which allows game balls to enter only when the opening is opened. The big winning hole 25 is designed so that some of the entered game balls are taken into the mechanism of the big winning hole 25 from the central position in the ball entering hole, and guided into the mechanism from a tunnel-shaped delivery port 251. do. Other game balls that have entered the big winning hole 25 are taken into the game board 2 from positions on both the left and right sides of the ball entering hole.

A special area 25A is provided in the central lower part of the inside of the mechanism of the big winning opening 25, directly below the delivery opening 251. As shown in FIG. The specific area 25A is a V winning area in which a small winning game can be developed into a big winning game (jackpot) by entering a game ball that has flowed down from the outlet 251 . It should be noted that the big winning opening 25 has a probability of almost 100% that the game ball entered when the small winning game is opened will win a V prize. A game ball that has won a V prize is taken into the game board 2. - 特許庁

In the left-handed area L, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are arranged on the left side of the first special figure starting opening 23 .

In the right-handed area R, a normal figure operation opening 21 is arranged at the right lateral position of the center case 200.例文帳に追加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 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-handed area R, a normal electric accessory 22 (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal electric accessory) is arranged downstream of the normal pattern operation opening 21 . 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 starting port 24 is a ball entrance that causes the determination of whether the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol) is executed due to the ball entering it. By entering the second special figure start port 24, multiple types of random numbers such as the second special figure big hit determination random number, the second special figure big hit pattern determination random number, and the second special figure variation pattern determination random number ( Numerical data) are extracted and used for acceptance/rejection determination. The extracted random number of the second special figure is stored up to four (upper limit number) as reserved storage. The pachinko machine 1 successively executes the winning/losing determination of the second special figure based on these reserved memories, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss.

In the game board 2, an out port 203 for taking in game balls is arranged at the lowest part of the board surface at the central lower end of the game area 20. - 特許庁

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 depicted in FIG. 3, it is provided on the back side of the power board 45.

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), normal symbol operation switch 505 for detecting the ball entering the normal figure operating port 21 (see FIG. 2), big prize A count switch 506 that counts the number of balls entering the opening 25 (see FIG. 2), a V winning opening switch 507 that detects balls entering the specific area 25A (see FIG. 2), and a general winning opening 27 (see FIG. 2). A general prize winning port switch 508 for detecting incoming balls and an out port switch 509 for detecting game balls taken into the out port 203 are connected. And these 1st special figure starting opening switch 503, 2nd special figure starting opening switch 504, normal symbol operation switch 505, count switch 506, V winning opening switch 507, general winning opening switch 508 and out opening switch 509 are each is output to the main controller 40.

Further, the main controller 40 is connected to a large winning opening solenoid 510 via a game board relay terminal plate 531, and drives this to control opening and closing of the large winning opening 25 (see FIG. 2). Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected to a general electrical accessory solenoid 511 via a game board relay terminal plate 531, and drives the general electrical accessory solenoid 511 to control opening and closing of the general electrical accessory 22 (see FIG. 2). In addition, "solenoid" is described as "SOL" in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The performance symbol control device 43 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The sub-integrated control device 42 transmits to the performance symbol control device 43 commands relating to the performance of displaying a character or the like and the display mode of the pseudo symbols of special symbols. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 43 displays a pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 46 .

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 46 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, when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 21, extracts a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the success/failure determination of the normal pattern, and performs the success/failure determination based on the extracted random number 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 hit/fail determination is hit, the pachinko machine 1 opens the general electric accessory 22 and allows the ball to enter the second special figure start port 24.例文帳に追加The opening time and the number of openings of the general electric accessory 22 are, for example, 0.052 seconds×1 time in the normal game state, and 2.0 seconds×1 in the game state advantageous to the player (the general electric support state described later). times.

The pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the first special symbol starting port 23, extracts a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is won, and stores the extracted random numbers as a reserved memory of the first special symbol. A predetermined number is stored. 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. 5) corresponding to the first special symbol on the effect symbol display device 46, and performs a fixed display after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, the pachinko machine 1 extracts multiple types of random numbers related to the determination of whether the second special figure A predetermined number of data are stored as reserved storage. 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 46, and performs the fixed display after the lapse of a predetermined time.

Incidentally, the variable display and fixed display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed small in the corners of the game board 2 . Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo effect display by a pseudo effect pattern 700 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the effect symbol display device 46 provided in the center of the game area 20, and through the pseudo effect display. to notify the result of the pass/fail judgment. A pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of three pseudo performance patterns 700 in the pseudo performance display, and stops the three pseudo performance patterns 700 with the same pattern if the result of winning/failure determination is a big hit. In addition, in the pseudo performance display, the pachinko machine 1 performs 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 displayed in a variable manner, thereby achieving a big hit in the win/fail judgment. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of becoming

A representative example of the pseudo effect pattern will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5(a), on the display screen of the production pattern display device 46, there is a pseudo production consisting of three numerical patterns, etc., which are large in the center and correspond to the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A pattern 700 is displayed in a variable manner. A first 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.

In addition, on the display screen of the production pattern display device 46, the lower part of the screen below the pseudo production pattern 700 is the display of the first special figure or the second special figure withholding memory and the holding performance for performing the look-ahead production by the holding memory. area is provided. A first special figure reserved design 721 indicating the reserved memory of the first special figure is displayed on the left side of the reserved effect area. On the other hand, on the right side of the reserved effect area, a second special figure reserved design 722 indicating reserved storage of the second special figure is displayed.

The pachinko machine 1 develops a ready-to-win performance when the degree of expectation for a big win is high when the pseudo performance pattern 700 changes. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5(b), on the display screen of the production pattern display device 46, 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.

The pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. , the big hit suggestion display portion 732 is displayed. Then, in the lower half of the display screen, a big win pseudo performance symbol 702 consisting of three identical symbols corresponding to the big win symbols of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is decidedly displayed. Also, as the first character image 710, a full-smiling “Kuma no Tatsukichi” is displayed.

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

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to preferentially perform the winning/losing determination of the second special figure over the winning/unsuccessful determination 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 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 big winning opening 25 by activating the condition device and activating the accessory continuous actuating device accordingly. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1, when a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed since the start of opening the large winning opening 25, or after the opening of the large winning opening 25 is started, the ball entered the game A round game is performed a predetermined number of times, in which one round includes a series of operations such as closing the big winning opening 25 when the number of balls reaches a specified winning number (10 in this embodiment).

In the jackpot game, the number of times the round game is performed is determined according to the jackpot pattern determined when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined. For example, the jackpot game determines and implements a 15R jackpot game in which 15 rounds of the round game are played according to the jackpot symbols.

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 the case of a small winning game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the big winning opening 25 without operating the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device. In the small winning game, for example, the big winning opening 25 is opened with an upper limit of 1.8 seconds. In addition, it is desirable that the opening operation of the big winning opening 25 in the small winning game is performed multiple times for a short time, and the total opening time is set to 1.8 seconds. As a result, in the small-hit game, it is usually possible to enter a specified number of winning prizes (for example, 4) by short-time opening a plurality of times.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball enters the specific area 25A of the big winning hole 25 opened in the small winning game, the accessory big winning occurs. As a result, the small winning game ends and the big winning opening 25 is closed. In the subsequent jackpot winning, the condition device is activated, and accordingly the continuous activation device is activated to open and close the big prize opening 25 again. In the big-hit game by the accessory big-hit, the number of round games to be performed is determined according to the small-hit symbol determined when the second special symbol wins or fails. For example, in the jackpot game, 10 rounds of the round game are performed for the accessory jackpot in any of the small winning symbols.

(3-2. Game state)
The pachinko machine 1 is roughly divided into two game states: a game state in which the big winning opening 25 is closed and a game state in which the big winning opening 25 is open. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the game state in which the big winning hole 25 is closed includes the normal game state and the game state more advantageous for the entry of the ball into the general electric accessory 22 than in the normal game state. A game state that is advantageous for entering a ball into the general electric accessory 22 is advantageous for obtaining a small hit, and is advantageous for obtaining a prize ball due to occurrence of a big winning game.

Specifically, the game state that is advantageous for entering the ball into the general electric accessory 22 is the general pattern probability variable function that has a high probability of winning when judging the success or failure of the general pattern, It has a function of shortening the variable time for shortening the variable time, and an opening extension function for extending the opening time of the general electric accessory 22 opened by the winning of the general pattern. The game state that is advantageous for entering the general electric accessory 22 is not limited to a configuration in which all of these functions, and may be a configuration in which any one of a plurality of functions or one function operates. In addition, the game state that is advantageous for entering the general electric accessory 22 is also referred to as a general electric support state.

In this way, in the general electric support state, it is easy to enter the general electric accessory 22 and further into the second special figure start port 24, and in the judgment of the second special figure, a small hit is won. Since the probability is high and it is advantageous for obtaining a small hit, and the small hit easily develops into a big hit for a character, the state is extremely advantageous for obtaining a prize ball. Of course, in the general electric support state, a right-handed game aiming at the right-handed game area R is recommended.

In the pachinko machine 1, the electric power support state is a configuration that can be shifted through a big win game after a big win game with a symbol big win or an accessory big win is completed. For example, if the pachinko machine 1 is a big win caused by a predetermined specific big win pattern and a big win caused by a small win, it shifts to a general electric support state after finishing a big win game corresponding to them. On the other hand, if the big win is caused by another big win pattern, the normal game state is entered without shifting to the general electric support state after the corresponding big win game is finished. Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1, the general electric support state is terminated when a preset end condition of the general electric support state is established without the occurrence of a big hit in the general electric support state. When the general electricity support state ends, the normal game state is entered.

(3-3. Special design)
With reference to FIG. 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 and small-hit symbols will be described. The pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. There are 6 types of special symbols such as "symbol B", "small winning pattern", and "losing pattern".

The "first special figure jackpot symbol A" is a symbol selected when determining whether the first special figure wins or fails, and is a symbol that selects "15R jackpot 1" as the type of jackpot game. Then, after the jackpot game ends, the game state is shifted to the "first general electric support state". The selection rate of the "first special figure jackpot symbol A" to be selected when the first special figure hits the jackpot is set to 50%.

"1st special figure big hit symbol B" is a symbol selected when judging the success or failure of the first special figure, and is a symbol that selects "15R big win 2" as the kind of big win game. Then, after the big hit game is over, the game state is changed to the normal game state without shifting to the general electric support state. The selection rate of the "first special figure big hit symbol B" to be selected at the time of the first special figure big hit is 50%.

"Second special figure big hit symbol A" is a figure selected when judging whether the second special figure wins or not, and is a symbol that selects "15R big win 3" as the kind of big win game. Then, after the jackpot game ends, the game state is shifted to the "first general electric support state". The "second special symbol A" has a selection rate of 50% when the second special symbol is a big hit.

"Second special figure big hit symbol B" is a symbol selected when judging whether the second special figure wins or fails, and is a symbol that selects "15R big win 4" as the kind of big win game. Then, after the big hit game is over, the game state is changed to the normal game state without shifting to the general electric support state. "Second special symbol B" has a selection rate of 50% when the second special symbol is a big hit.

The "small hit symbol" is a symbol selected when the second special symbol wins or fails to be determined, and the small winning game is executed based on this.
The "small winning symbol" is a symbol for selecting "10R big winning" as the type of the role big winning game that develops by entering the ball into the specific area 25A from the small winning game. The "10R jackpot" is a jackpot game in which 10 rounds of the round game are played, and the game state is shifted to the "second general power support state" after the jackpot game ends.

A "losing symbol" is a symbol that can be selected for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

(3-4. General Electricity Support State)
With reference to FIG. 7, the "first general electric support state" and the "second general electric support state" that can be implemented in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko machine 1, for example, has a high probability of winning a general pattern in the "first general electric support state". The winning probability of "1/100" in the normal game state becomes "1/5". In the "first general electric support state", the general electric accessory 22 is opened once for "2.0 seconds".

"1st general electric support state", the end condition is that the number of fluctuations of the 1st special figure reaches "10 times" (1st special figure fluctuation specified number of times), and when the end condition is satisfied, the normal game state Transition. Further, the "first general electric support state" ends when the symbol jackpot of the first and second special symbols or the accessory jackpot of the second special symbol occurs.

In the "second general electric support state", the probability of winning the general drawing is "1/5". In the "second general electric support state", the general electric accessory 22 is opened once for "2.0 seconds". "Second general electric support state", the end condition is that the number of fluctuations of the second special figure reaches "1 time" (the specified number of second special figure fluctuations), and when the end condition is satisfied, the normal game state Transition. In addition, the "second general electric support state" ends when the symbol jackpot of the first and second special symbols or the accessory jackpot of the second special symbol occurs.

It should be noted that hereinafter, when explaining the "first general electricity support state" and "second general electricity support state", when explaining each general electricity support state separately, the "first general electricity support state" and " However, if the content of the description is common to each general electrical support state and there is no need to distinguish between the general electrical support states, the general electrical support state will be simply described.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special figure in the "first general electric support state" (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure counter). The first special figure counter indicates that when the number of fluctuations of the first special figure reaches the first special figure fluctuation prescribed number of times, which is the condition for ending the "first general electricity support state", the first special figure fluctuation prescribed number of times has been reached. memorize And the first special figure counter clears the count value according to the end of the continuation of the "first general electricity support state".

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a counter for counting the number of fluctuations of the second special figure in the "second general electricity support state" (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure counter). The second special figure counter indicates that when the number of fluctuations of the second special figure reaches the second special figure fluctuation prescribed number of times, which is the condition for ending the "second general electricity support state", the second special figure fluctuation prescribed number of times has been reached. memorize And the second special figure counting counter clears the count value according to the end of the continuation of the "second general electricity support state".

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a counter for counting the number of changes in the general pattern in the "first general electric support state" (hereinafter referred to as a general pattern counter A). The general map counter A serves as an opportunity to switch the variation pattern table for determining the variation time of the first special figure in the "first general electrical support state". The switching of the variation pattern table is the gist of the invention described in claim 1, and the details will be described later. The normal pattern counter A stores that the first normal pattern fluctuation upper limit frequency is reached when the normal pattern fluctuation frequency reaches the predetermined first normal pattern fluctuation upper limit frequency. Then, the normal map counter A clears the count value.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a counter for counting the number of changes in the normal pattern in the "second normal support state" (hereinafter referred to as the normal pattern counter B). General figure counter B is used as an opportunity to switch the variation pattern table for determining the variation time of the second special figure in the "second general electrical support state". The switching of the variation pattern table is the gist of the invention described in claim 1, and the details will be described later. The normal pattern counter B stores that the second normal pattern fluctuation upper limit frequency is reached when the normal pattern fluctuation frequency reaches a predetermined second normal pattern fluctuation upper limit frequency. Then, the normal map counter B clears the count value.

(4. Game Specifications of Pachinko Machine 1)
Next, the basic game specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which 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 with the setting value 1 is set to "1/209" for both the first special figure and the second special figure, "1/204" for the setting value 2, and "1/199" for the setting value 3. Also, setting value 4 is set to "1/194", setting value 5 is set to "1/189", and setting value 6 is set to "1/184".

The pachinko machine 1 is configured such that a small hit is not determined in the win/loss determination of the first special figure.
The winning probability of the second special figure is constant regardless of the setting value, and is set to "1/3".

Next, the types of jackpot games generated from the normal game state of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. In the symbol jackpot based on the hit/fail determination of the first special symbol, for example, one of "15R jackpot 1" or "15R jackpot 2" is selected. In the pattern big hit by the hit/fail judgment of the second special symbol, one big hit game is selected from "15R big win 3" or "15R big win 4".

Only the jackpot game of "10R jackpot" is executed in the jackpot jackpot from the second special game jackpot game.

Subsequently, the game specifications related to the determination of the suitability of the general figure and the operation of the general electric accessory will be described. In the normal game state, the pachinko machine 1 is set such that the variation time of the normal pattern is "6.2 seconds". In addition, the winning probability of the general pattern is set to "1/100". The opening time of the universal electrical accessory 22 activated by winning is "0.052 seconds", and the number of opening times is set to one (also called ultra-short opening).

In the general electricity support state, the fluctuation time of the general diagram is set to "0.7 seconds". In addition, the winning probability of the general pattern is set to "1/5" in the first general electric support state and "1/5" in the second general electric support state. In both the first general electric support state and the second general electric support state, the opening time of the general electric accessory 22 that is activated by winning the general drawing is "2.0 seconds", and the number of times of opening is set to 1 time. It is

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

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

On the other hand, if the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF and the determination is affirmative (process S5: Yes), the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 is equal to or higher than the predetermined voltage, and the voltage is stably supplied. It is determined that the state is reached, and writing to the RWM built in the main controller 40 is permitted (process S6).

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

After processing S10, main controller 40 executes register restoration (processing S11), permits interrupts (processing S12), and returns to processing S8. In this manner, main controller 40 repeatedly executes processing S8 to processing S12 in the activation process. On the other hand, main controller 40 periodically (for example, at a 4 ms cycle) executes an interrupt process (see FIG. 10), which will be described later, between the execution of process S12 and the re-execution of process S8. .

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, "interrupt processing" executed by main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, main controller 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed in interrupt processing (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. 9).

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 sets various types of tables such as setting of game states such as the normal game state and general electric support state, a table for selecting jackpot symbols, losing symbols, etc., and a variation pattern 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. Furthermore, the main controller 40, when detecting the occurrence of an error in the error monitoring process (processing S27) described above, depending on the content of the detected error, the error display in the effect symbol display device 46, 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 process S30, the main controller 40 transmits the data regarding the big prize opening solenoid 510 and the general electrical accessory solenoid 511 to the hall computer 500 based on the process contents of the above-described win/fail determination process (process S25). 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). When the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test-fire test device, the main controller 40 transmits data and security signals regarding the grand prize-winning solenoid 510 and the general-purpose accessory solenoid 511 to the test-fire test device in step S30. .

After the process S30, as shown in FIG. 11, the main controller 40 saves the register (process S31) and executes the performance display data creation process (process 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. 9), and the test firing test. Create data to display the test results on the performance display device. After processing S32, main controller 40 executes register restoration (processing S33).

After processing S33, main controller 40 executes segment data creation processing (processing S34)). In process S34, main controller 40 prepares to display the data created in process 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. 9).

While the main controller 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the startup process (see FIG. 9), the main controller 40 executes the display of the calculation result in the performance display calculation process (process S10). Performed by interrupt processing. In this regard, main controller 40 performs the performance display calculation processing (processing S10), which requires a large amount of processing, in the startup processing, thereby prohibiting interrupts (processing S8) before the performance display calculation processing (processing S10) ends. , FIG. 9) 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. 10) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, 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. In addition, the detail of normal figure entering ball confirmation processing (processing S102) is mentioned later, referring the flowchart shown in FIG.

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 special winning hole 25 or the general winning hole 27. FIG. Specifically, in processing S103, when the count switch 506, the V winning opening switch 507, or the general winning opening switch 508 detects a game ball, the main controller 40 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of game balls that enter 27.

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 controller 40, the first special figure starting opening switch 503, the second special figure starting opening switch 504, the normal symbol operation switch 505, the count switch 506, the V winning opening switch 507, the general winning When the outlet switch 508 and the outlet switch 509 for detecting a ball entering the outlet 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. 10).

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 fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42, displays a warning that fraud has been done in the performance symbol display device 46. - 特許庁The error notification by voice output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the start of the error notification, and the error notification by the warning display on the effect pattern display device 46 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. 13, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 12) 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. 13, 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 processing 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 ready-to-win in the pending memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 46.例文帳に追加

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. 12), 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 ready-to-win in the pending memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 46.例文帳に追加

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

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

(7-2. Normal map entry confirmation process)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, the general pattern entry confirmation process (process S102, see FIG. 12) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 10) will be described. The general pattern entry confirmation process (process S102) extracts random numbers related to a plurality of general pattern patterns according to the entry into the normal pattern operation port 21 and retains and stores them. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 resulting from the entry into the normal figure operation port 21 .

As shown in FIG. 14, the "normal pattern entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the normal pattern operation switch 505 detects the entry into the normal pattern operation opening 21 in the process S121. If the determination is negative (process S121: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 12), and ends this process.

If the determination in process S121 is affirmative (process S121: Yes), in process S122 whether or not the number of reserved storage for normal patterns stored in the reserved storage area for normal patterns is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached) )judge. If the determination is affirmative (process S122: Yes), the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S122 (processing S122: No), in processing S123, the random number for determining the hit of the general pattern, the random number for determining the winning pattern, the random number for determining the variation pattern, and the like are extracted. Then, the extracted various random numbers are stored in the normal drawing reservation storage area as the normal drawing reservation memory. It should be noted that even if the number of reserved memory for the normal pattern is "0", the various random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the normal pattern activation port 21 are the same as when there is a memory number less than the maximum value. remembered. After that, in processing S124, the pending memory counter indicating the number of pending memory is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the pending memory counter of the normal pattern is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

(8. Appropriateness determination processing)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, the suitability determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the main controller 40, as the first process to be executed in the success/failure determination process (process S25), the general figure success/failure determination process which is a process related to the success/failure determination of the general figure and the winning game (universal figure game) (Processing S200) is executed. In addition, the details of the normal figure suitability determination process (process S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 16 to 20 .

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

(8-1. Normal figure right/wrong determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 16 to 20, the "normal figure right/wrong determination process" (process S200) executed in the right/wrong determination process (process S25, see FIG. 15) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16, the main controller 40, as the first process to be executed in the normal pattern suitability determination process (process S200), the normal electric role 22 that operates during the winning game (normal pattern game) is in operation. It is determined whether or not there is (processing S201). In the process S201, the general electric accessory 22 is operating, and if the determination is affirmative (process S201: Yes), the main controller 40 determines that the winning game is in progress, and the general figure game process (process S250). Move to

On the other hand, if the general electric accessory 22 is not in operation and the determination is negative (process S201: No), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the general design display device 285 is displaying the general design in a variable manner. A determination is made (process S202). As a result, when the normal map is displayed in a variable display, and if the determination is affirmative (process S202: Yes), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal map during the variable display has elapsed ( process S203).

Then, if the fluctuation time of the normal map that is being displayed in fluctuation has passed, and if the determination is affirmative (process S203: Yes), the main controller 40 stops the fluctuation of the normal map and confirms display processing. (processing S204), and shifts to the normal game processing (processing S250). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the general pattern that is being displayed in a variable display has not elapsed and the determination is negative (processing S203: No), the main controller 40 skips the processing S204 and performs the general pattern game processing (processing S250).

In the processing S202, if the normal pattern is not being changed and the determination is negative (processing S202: No), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the normal pattern display device 285 is displaying the normal pattern. (process S205).

Then, when the normal map is being displayed and the determination is affirmative (process S205: Yes), main controller 40 determines whether or not the normal map final display time has elapsed (process S206). As a result, if the fixed display time has not elapsed and the determination is negative (process S206: No), the main controller 40 proceeds to the normal game process (process S250). On the other hand, if the fixed display time for the normal map has passed and the determination is affirmative (process S206: Yes), main controller 40 executes the fixed display end process (process S207).

In processing S207, the main controller 40 sets the end of the display of the normal pattern which is being confirmed and displayed on the normal pattern display device 285. FIG. In addition, the main controller 40 transmits a command to the sub-integrated controller 42 to end the production of the general pattern on the production pattern display device 46 . After processing S207, main controller 40 proceeds to processing S208 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 17, in process S208, main controller 40 determines whether or not the result of the winning/losing determination of the normal figure is winning. Then, if the result of the success or failure determination of the normal pattern is a hit, and if the determination is affirmative (process S208: Yes), the main control device 40 performs a process for starting a winning game (normal pattern game) in the process S209. conduct. Specifically, the main controller 40 performs a process for starting the operation of the universal electrical accessory 22 . In addition, in the following process S210, the main control device 40 transmits a winning game start command for instructing the start of the winning game effect to the sub-integrated control device 42, and starts timing of the winning game start interval time. After processing S210, main controller 40 proceeds to processing S211.

On the other hand, in the process S208, if the result of the determination of whether the normal figure is right or wrong is a loss, and if it is a negative determination (process S208: No), the main controller 40 skips the processes S209 and S210, and proceeds to the process S211. .

Next, in step S211, main controller 40 determines whether or not the gaming state is the "first general electricity support state". If the determination is affirmative (process S211: Yes), in process S212, a process of counting the number of fluctuations of the general map with the general map counter A after shifting to the "first general electric support state" is performed.

For example, the processing of counting by the normal pattern counter A can be performed by subtracting "1" from the count value of the normal pattern counter A from the above-mentioned "first normal pattern fluctuation upper limit number" every time the normal pattern fluctuates. desirable. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations may be performed by adding "1" to the count value of the normal pattern counter A from the initial value "0" each time the normal pattern is changed.

Next, in processing S213, it is determined whether or not the number of times of fluctuation of the normal diagram in the "first normal electric support state" has reached the "first upper limit number of normal diagram fluctuations" (70 times, see FIG. 32). That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in step S212 is "0" (or whether or not it is "70" in an addition configuration). If the determination is negative (process S213: No), the process proceeds to process S250 (see FIG. 16). If the determination is affirmative (process S213: Yes), "1" is set to the "normal map A upper limit flag" in process S214. As a result, preparations for switching the variation pattern table of the first special figure in the "first general electricity support state" have been made. After that, the process proceeds to step S250 (see FIG. 16).

If a negative determination is made in the processing S211 (processing S211: No), it is determined in processing S215 whether or not the game state is the "second general power support state". If the determination is negative (process S215: No), the process proceeds to process S250 (see FIG. 16). If the determination is affirmative (process S215: Yes), in process S216, a process of counting the number of fluctuations of the general pattern by the general pattern counter B after shifting to the "second general electric support state" is performed.

For example, the processing of counting by the normal pattern counter B may be performed by subtracting "1" from the count value of the normal pattern counter B from the above-mentioned "second normal pattern fluctuation upper limit number" every time the normal pattern changes. desirable. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations may be performed by adding "1" to the count value of the normal pattern counter B from the initial value "0" each time the normal pattern is changed.

Next, in processing S217, it is determined whether or not the number of times of fluctuation of the normal diagram in the "second normal electric support state" has reached the "second upper limit number of normal diagram fluctuations" (100 times, see FIG. 32). That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in step S216 is "0" (or whether or not it is "100" in an addition configuration). If the determination is negative (process S217: No), the process proceeds to process S250 (see FIG. 16). If the determination is affirmative (process S217: Yes), "1" is set to the "normal map B upper limit flag" in process S218. As a result, preparations for switching the variation pattern table of the second special figure in the "second general electricity support state" have been made. After that, the process proceeds to step S250 (see FIG. 16).

Returning to FIG. 16, the explanation of the general-purpose suitability determination process (process S200) is continued. In processing S205, if the determination is negative (processing S205: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not there is a pending memory for a general map (processing S220).

As a result, if there is no reserved memory for the normal pattern and the determination is negative (process S220: No), the main controller 40 proceeds to the normal pattern game process (process S250). On the other hand, if there is a reserve memory for the general map, and if the determination is affirmative (process S220: Yes), the main controller 40 shifts the reserve memory for the general map (process S221). A decision is made based on the oldest reserved memory. In addition, in accordance with this process S221, main controller 40 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved storage of the normal map. After the process S221, the process proceeds to the process S222 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 18, in process S222, main controller 40 confirms whether or not the electric support flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S222: Yes), the main controller 40, in the process S223, the determination table (high probability table) for high probability during time-saving game Execute pass/fail judgment.

If it is a negative determination in the process S222 (process S222: No), the main control device 40, in the process S224, determines the determination table for low probability during non-time-saving games (normal table) and the random number for determining the hit of the normal figure. Execute the judgment of whether or not the general map is based on.

Next, main controller 40 determines that the results of these win/fail judgments are winning, and if the determination is affirmative in process S225 (process S225: Yes), main controller 40 generates a winning symbol determination random number in process S226. Based on the hit pattern of the general pattern is determined. Subsequently, in processing S227, a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number. After that, in processing S228, main controller 40 executes winning setting processing for setting the start interval time and the end interval time of the winning game.

After the process S228, the main controller 40 transmits to the sub-integrated controller 42, in a process S229, reserved storage information including information indicating a decrease in the normal map reserved storage. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the pending memory information transmits the pending memory information to the performance symbol control device 43, and updates the display contents of the normal pattern pending display (not shown) on the performance symbol display device 46.

In the subsequent process S230, the main controller 40 transmits the normal map fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated controller . The processing S230 is a pre-processing for performing an effect corresponding to the normal pattern in the effect pattern display device 46 in accordance with the variable display of the normal pattern in the normal pattern display device 285 . Specifically, the main control unit 40, for the sub-integrated control unit 42, as the general pattern variation start command, the pattern variation start command including the result of the success or failure determination, the variation pattern of the general pattern, etc., and the hit determined in the process S226 A performance designation command for designating a performance corresponding to the pattern is transmitted. After processing S230, main controller 40 proceeds to processing S250 (see FIG. 16).

On the other hand, in the process S225, if the result of the success/failure determination is a loss, and if the determination is negative (process S225: No), the main controller 40 determines the winning symbol based on the winning symbol determination random number in the process S231. . Next, in step S232, a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number. After that, the processing S229 and the processing S230 are executed. After processing S230, main controller 40 proceeds to processing S250 (see FIG. 16).

In the process S227 and the process S232, the main controller 40 determines the variation pattern so that the variation time of the general pattern is shortened compared to the normal game state if the game state is the general electric support state. For example, the main controller 40 selects a variation pattern in which the variation time is 6.2 seconds in the normal game state, and the variation time is shorter than the normal game state in the general power support state. A variation pattern of 0.7 seconds is selected.

(8-2. Normal game processing)
Next, with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. 19, the "normal pattern game process" (process S250) executed in the normal pattern correctness determination process (process S200) will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the general electric accessory 22 is open as the first process executed in the general game process (process S250) (process S251). Then, if the universal electrical accessory 22 is open and the determination is affirmative (process S251: Yes), the main controller 40 proceeds to process S252 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 20 , in processing S252, the main controller 40 determines whether or not four game balls have entered the general electric accessory 22 based on the detection signal of the second special figure starting port switch 504 . Then, if the number of game balls entering the general electric role 22 has not reached four and the determination is negative (process S252: No), the main controller 40 releases the general electric role 22. It is determined whether or not a predetermined period of time has elapsed since (process S253). Then, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the general electric accessory 22 was opened and the determination is negative (process S253: No), the main control device 40 continues the general pattern game processing (processing S250, FIG. 19 (see FIG. 15), and returns to the success/failure determination process (see FIG. 15).

On the other hand, when the number of game balls entering the general electric accessory 22 reaches four and the determination is affirmative in the processing S252 (processing S252: Yes), or a predetermined time after the general electrical accessory 22 is released has passed, and in the process S253, if the determination is affirmative (process S253: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the universal electrical role solenoid 511 to close the universal electrical role 22 (process S254). Subsequently, main controller 40 executes an end interval process (process S255) for starting clocking of the end interval time. After processing S255, main controller 40 ends the normal game processing (processing S250) and returns.

Returning to FIG. 19, the explanation of the normal game process (process S250) is continued. If a negative determination is made in process S251 (process S251: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not it is during the end interval (process S256). As a result, if the end interval is in progress and the determination is affirmative (process S256: Yes), then main controller 40 determines whether or not the end interval time has elapsed (process S257).

As a result, in the process S257, if the determination is affirmative (process S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the winning game in the process S258, and subsends the winning game end command in the process S259. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 42 . Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the winning game end command ends the winning game effect. After the process S259, the main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250, see FIG. 16), and returns to the winning/failure determination process (see FIG. 15). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not passed and the determination is negative (process S257: No), the main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250) and returns to the success/failure determination process.

If the determination in process S256 is negative (process S256: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not the start interval time has passed (process S260). As a result, the start interval time has passed, and if the determination is affirmative (process S260: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electrical accessory solenoid 511 in the process S261, and the general electrical accessory 22 Open. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in process S260 (process S260: No), main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the success/failure determination process.

(8-3. Special figure right or wrong determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 21 to 31, the "special figure validity determination process" (process S300) executed in the validity determination process (process S25, see FIG. 15) will be described. In the special figure suitability determination process (process S300), the "special figure suitability determination process" shown in FIGS. 21 to 25 and the "special game process" shown in FIGS. 26 to 31 are sequentially executed. In the following description, unless it is necessary to distinguish between the first special figure and the second special figure, both are considered equivalent and are simply referred to as "special figure."

As shown in FIG. 21, in the "special figure win/loss determination process", the main controller 40 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is in progress is "0" in step S301. If it is a negative determination (process S301: No), this "special figure right or wrong determination process" is terminated, and the process proceeds to the "special game process" described later (see FIG. 22).

If it is affirmative determination in process S301 (process S301: Yes), in process S302, it will be determined whether the small hit flag which shows that it is during a small hit is "0". If the determination is negative (process S302: No), the process proceeds to a "special game process", which will be described later.

If it is an affirmative determination in process S302 (process S302: Yes), in process S303, it will be determined whether or not the variation of the special figure is being stopped. If the determination is affirmative (process S303: Yes), it is determined whether or not the finalized symbol of the special figure is not displayed in process S304.

If it is an affirmative determination in process S304 (process S304: Yes), it will be determined whether there exists pending memory of the 2nd special figure in process S305 (process S305). If the determination is affirmative (process S305: Yes), shift processing of the second special figure pending storage is performed in process S306. By the shift process, the random number of the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the second special figure becomes the target of the propriety determination.

On the other hand, if it is negative determination in process S305 (process S305: No), it will be determined whether there exists pending memory of the 1st special figure in process S307. If the determination is affirmative (process S307: Yes), shift processing of the first special figure pending storage is performed in process S308. By the shift process, the random number of the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure becomes the target of the propriety determination. In this way, the second special figure is preferentially determined as compared to the first special figure.

It should be noted that, in the processing S307, if there is no pending storage of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the determination is negative (processing S307: No), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

Following processing S306 or processing S308, as shown in FIG. 22, in processing S310, the success/fail determination is performed by comparing the hit/fail determination table and the random numbers to be determined for winning/failure. Next, in step S311, it is determined whether or not the win/loss determination is a big hit (symbol big hit). If it is a jackpot (symbol jackpot) (process S311: Yes), the jackpot pattern is determined based on the value of the jackpot pattern determination random number of the random numbers to be determined (process S312). In addition, the variation pattern (variation time) of the big hit is determined according to the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern of the random number to be the target of the success/failure determination and the current game state (normal game or general electric support state) (process S313).

Next, in the process S314, a big win content setting process is performed, and the contents of the big win game (special game) (opening pattern of the big winning hole 25, opening effect time, ending effect time, etc.) are performed based on the value of the random number for determining the big win pattern. Also, conditions for ending the general electric power support state to be shifted after the end of the jackpot game are set.

Subsequently, in the process S315, the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed in the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283, and the data indicating the result of the judgment result (big hit, small hit, loss type, presence or absence of reach, variation time, etc.) to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 to output a special figure variation start command. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 start varying the pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the performance symbol display device 46 . After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If it is not a big hit but a negative determination in the process S311 (process S311: No), as shown in FIG. determine whether or not If it is a small hit and an affirmative determination (process S320: Yes), a small winning design is determined based on the value of the random number for design determination in process S321.

In the subsequent process S322 variation pattern determination process, a variation pattern for a small hit is determined according to the value of the variation pattern determination random number and the current game state. In the small winning opening pattern determination processing of subsequent processing S323, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 25 is determined according to the small winning pattern determined in processing S321.

Next, in the small hit content setting process of the process S324, based on the value of the big hit symbol determination random number, the content of the small win game (for example, the opening effect time, the ending effect time, etc.), the game state after the end of the small win game, etc. settings.

If it is neither a big hit nor a small hit in processing S311 and processing S320 (processing S311, processing S320: No), the success/failure determination is a loss. Therefore, in the process S325, the missing symbols are determined. Subsequently, in a process S326, a change pattern of losing is determined.

After processing S324 or processing S326 is completed, it is determined in processing S327 whether or not the electric support flag is "1", thereby determining whether or not the normal electric support state is established. If the electric support flag is "1" and the determination is affirmative (process S327: Yes), the fluctuation of the special figure after shifting to the normal electric support state (first normal electric support state, second normal electric support state) in process S328 Perform processing to count the number of times.

In this case, in the process S328, a process of counting the number of fluctuations of the first special figure in the "first general electricity support state" by the first special figure counter is performed. A process of counting (counting) the number of fluctuations of the second special figure in the "second general electricity support state" by the second special figure counter is performed.

For example, the count processing by the first special figure counter changes the count value of the first special figure counter from the above-mentioned "first special figure fluctuation prescribed number of times" (10 times, see FIG. 7) to "first general electricity support state" It is desirable to perform a process of subtracting "1" for each fluctuation of the first special figure in. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations changes the count value of the first special figure counter from the initial value "0" to "1" each time the first special figure fluctuates in the "first general electricity support state". An addition process may be performed.

For example, the count processing by the second special figure counter changes the count value of the second special figure counter from the above-mentioned "second special figure fluctuation prescribed number of times" (once, see FIG. 7) to "second general electricity support state" It is desirable to perform the process of subtracting "1" for each variation of the second special figure in. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations changes the count value of the second special figure counter from the initial value "0" to "1" each time the second special figure fluctuates in the "second general electricity support state". An addition process may be performed. After that, the process proceeds to step S315.

If it is a negative determination in the processing S303 shown in FIG. 21 (processing S303: No), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S330: No), the process proceeds to "special game process".

On the other hand, if it affirmatively determines that the fluctuation time has passed in process S330 (process S330: Yes), a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in process S331.

Subsequently, in processing S332, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a big hit symbol. If it is an affirmative determination (process S332: Yes), the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 in the process S333 to confirm and display the first special figure or the second special figure jackpot symbol. conduct. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 cause the performance symbol display device 46 to confirm and display a pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (processing S334), and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (processing S335). The condition device is a device necessary for the operation of the accessory continuous operating device in the jackpot game, and the accessory continuous operating device is a device for continuously operating the first special electric accessory.

Next, in step S336, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1" (if it is 1, it is in the normal electric support state). If the determination is affirmative (process S336: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S337. As a result, the general electricity support state is shifted to the normal game state. Then, in step S338, the jackpot flag is set to "1". After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If the symbol is not a jackpot symbol and a negative determination is made in process S332 (process S332: No), it is determined in process S340 whether or not the electric support flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S340: Yes), in process S341, it is determined whether or not conditions for ending the general electricity support state are satisfied. That is, in the process S328 (see FIG. 23), whether or not the first special figure counter has reached the "first special figure fluctuation prescribed number of times", and whether the second special figure counter reaches the "second special figure fluctuation prescribed number of times" ” is reached.

If the end condition is satisfied in process S341 and the determination is affirmative (process S341: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S342 (process S342). This terminates the general electricity support state.

After processing S342, or when processing S340 or processing S341 is negative determination (processing S340, processing S341: No), in processing S343, the sub-integrated control device 42 sends a state designation command based on the electric support flag or the like in the state designation command transmission processing. And it transmits to the production pattern control device 43 .

Next, in processing S344, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small winning symbol. If the determination is affirmative (process S344: Yes), the second special figure display device 283 performs a process of confirming and displaying the small winning design in process S345. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 confirm and display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the small winning symbol of the second special symbol in the effect symbol display device 46 . Then, the small hit flag is set to "1" (process S346). After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If it is not a small winning design in processing S344 (processing S344: No), it is a losing design, so in processing S347, processing to confirm and display the losing design in the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 I do. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 confirm and display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the missing symbol of the first special symbol in the effect symbol display device 46 . After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If a negative determination is made in process S304 of FIG. 21 (process S304: No), as shown in FIG. If it is an affirmative determination (process S350: Yes), the first special figure or the second special figure in the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 in the confirmed symbol display end process of the process S351 End of display, send a command regarding end of finalized symbol display to the sub-integrated control device 42 and effect symbol control device 43, and then shift to "special game processing".

By means of the command, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 end the confirmed display of the pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the performance symbol display device 46 .

If a negative determination is made in the process S350 (process S350: No), the process S351 is skipped and the process proceeds to "special game process".

(8-4. Special game processing)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 26 to 31, the "special game process" for carrying out the small winning game and the big winning game will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, the "special game process" first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is "0" in process S400. If the determination is affirmative (process S400: Yes), it is not a big hit, so it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is "0" in process S401 (process S401). If the determination is affirmative (process S401: Yes), it is neither a big hit nor a small hit, so this "special game process" is terminated and the process returns to the success/failure determination process (see FIG. 15).

If a negative determination is made in processing S401 (processing S401: No), it is a small hit, so in processing S402 it is determined whether or not a small winning start effect is in progress (processing S402). If the determination is affirmative and the small hit effect is being performed (process S402: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the small hit start effect in the process S403. If the determination is affirmative (process S403: Yes), in the large winning opening opening process of processing S404, the large winning opening 25 is set in processing S323 (see FIG. 23) by operating the special electric door of the special electric role. Let it open with an open pattern. Subsequently, in processing S405, the detection of the ball entering the specific area 25A of the big winning opening 25 is enabled.

If a negative determination is made in process S402 (process S402: No), it is determined in process S406 whether or not the big winning opening 25 is open. If the determination is negative (process S406: No), it is determined in process S407 whether the specific area 25A is valid. If it is a negative determination (processing S407: No), it is determined whether or not it is during the small hit end production in processing S408, and if it is affirmative determination (processing S408: Yes), the small hitting end production end time It is determined whether or not. If the determination is affirmative (process S409: Yes), the small hit flag is reset to "0" in process S410 to end the small hit game. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S408 (process S408: No), a small hit start production process is performed in the process S411, thereby transmitting a small hit start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production pattern control device 43. Then return.

If the big winning opening 25 is open in the process S406 and the determination is affirmative (processing S406: Yes), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the number has reached four (process S420). If the determination is affirmative (process S420: Yes), the big winning opening 25 is closed in process S422.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in process S420 (process S420: No), it is determined in process S421 whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 25 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (process S421: Yes), the big winning opening 25 is closed in process S422.

If the determination in process S421 is negative (process S421: No), or if the specific area 25A is valid in process S407 (FIG. 26) (process S407: Yes), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a winning ball (winning prize).

If it is affirmative determination in process S430 (process S430: Yes), the operation|movement of a condition device will be started in process S431. Subsequently, the operation of the accessory continuous operating device is started (process S432).
Next, in processing S433, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 25 is open. If the determination is affirmative (process S433: Yes), the big winning opening 25 is closed in process S434, and the specific area 25A is invalidated in process S435.

After that, the following processing is performed in the accessory big hit setting processing of processing S436. First, the opening pattern of the big prize opening 25, the start performance time of the big winning role, the end performance time of the big winning performance, etc. are set. Then, it transmits a jackpot start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 . Next, it is confirmed whether or not the electric support flag is "1", and if "1", the electric support flag is reset to "0".
Furthermore, in this processing, conditions for terminating the general electric support state to be shifted after the end of the jackpot game due to the jackpot jackpot are set.

Subsequently, the small hit flag is reset to "0" in processing S437. Next, the jackpot flag is set to "1" (process S438). As a result, the small hit is shifted to the accessory big hit. Then return.

In addition, in this "special game process", while the big winning opening 25 of the small winning game is open (processing S421: No), if there is a ball entering the specific area 25A (processing S430: Yes), the condition device, Although the structure is such that the role product continuous operating device is operated, the big winning opening 25 is closed, and the game is shifted to the role product jackpot, it is not limited to this. For example, when the number of balls entering the big winning opening 25 reaches the specified winning number (processing S420: Yes), or when the opening time of the big winning opening 25 ends (processing S421: Yes), the big winning opening 25 After closing, it may be configured to check whether or not there is a ball entering the specific area 25A, and if there is a ball entering, the condition device and the role product continuous actuating device are operated to shift to the role product jackpot. .

If a negative determination is made in process S430 (process S430: No), it is checked in process S439 whether or not the effective period of the specific area 25A has expired. If the determination is affirmative (process S439: Yes), a small-hit end effect is set in process S440, and a small-hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in process S400 shown in FIG. 26 (process S400: No), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S450: No), it is determined whether or not it is during a big hit interval in process S451. If the determination is affirmative (processing S451: Yes), it is determined whether it is the interval end time in processing S452, and if the determination is positive (processing S452: Yes), the first special electric role product is 1 The special electric door is operated to open the big winning opening 25 in the next round of the big winning game. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in process S451 (process S451: No), it is determined in process S454 whether or not the jackpot end effect is in progress. If the determination is negative (process S454: No), it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect is in progress in process S455.

If it is affirmative determination in process S455 (process S455: Yes), it will be determined whether big-hit start production time passed in process S456. If the determination is affirmative (processing S456: Yes), the first special electric door of the first special electric role is operated in processing S457 to open the big winning opening 25 in the first round game of the big hit game. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S455 (process S455: No), a big hit start effect process is performed in the process S458, thereby transmitting a big hit start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Then return.

If the determination in process S450 is affirmative (process S450: Yes), as shown in FIG. judge. If the determination is affirmative (process S460: Yes), the big winning opening 25 is closed in process S462.

If the determination in process S460 is negative (process S460: No), it is determined in process S461 whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 25 has ended. If the determination is negative (process S461: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S461: Yes), the big winning opening 25 is closed in process S462.

Subsequently, in step S463, it is determined whether or not the final round of big hits has ended. If the determination is affirmative (process S463: Yes), a jackpot end effect process is performed in process S464, thereby transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 (process S464). Then return.

If it is a negative determination in the process S463 (process S463: No), the interval between opening (big hit interval) process is performed in the process S465, thereby transmitting the big hit interval command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43. . Then return.

If the determination is affirmative in processing S454 (see FIG. 29) (processing S454: Yes), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S470: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S470: Yes), the condition device is stopped in process S471, and the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (process S472).

Subsequently, in processing S473, it is determined whether or not to transition to the general electric support state (first general electric support state or second general electric support state) after the end of the big winning game according to the big winning pattern or the small winning pattern. If the determination is affirmative (process S473: Yes), the end condition of the general electric support state selected in the jackpot content setting process (process S314 in FIG. 22 or process S436 in FIG. 28) in process S474, that is, the first general electric If it is in the support state, the first special figure fluctuation specified number of times is set in the first special figure counter, and if it is in the second normal electric support state, the second special figure fluctuation specified number of times is set in the second special figure counter. Then, in step S475, the electric support flag is set to "1".

Next, in processing S476, the game state after the end of the big win game is set, and when the state is shifted to the general power support state after the end of the big win game, the state is set to the general power support state. Then, in step S477, the jackpot flag is reset to "0" and the jackpot game is terminated.

(9. Switching the variation pattern table of Tokuzu)
Switching of the variation pattern table for determining the variation time of the special figure in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to switch the variation pattern table in a plurality of types of scenes. For example, when the game state is changed between the normal game state and the general electric support state, the pachinko machine 1 has a variation pattern table for the normal game state and a variation pattern table for the general electric support state. , respectively. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of variation pattern tables for the general electricity support state, and in the general electricity support state, the variation pattern table for the general electricity support state is switched according to the number of fluctuations in the general electricity support state. . Hereinafter, the details of the switching of the fluctuation pattern table for the general electricity support state, which is the gist of the present invention, will be described.

(9-1. Variation pattern table types)
With reference to FIG. 32, the types of variation pattern table for general electricity support state will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 has "first special figure table A", "first special figure table B", "second special figure table A", and "second special figure table B" as fluctuation pattern tables for the general electricity support state. It has four types of tables.

The "first special figure table A" is set in the first general electric support state, and is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special figure. The "first special figure table A" has an average fluctuation time of "20 seconds". And the "first special figure table A" has a switching condition that the number of fluctuations in the general figure in the first general electricity support state reaches "70 times", that is, the count value of the general figure counter A is the "first general figure It is switched to the "first special figure table B" by reaching the figure fluctuation upper limit number of times".

The "first special figure table B" is set by switching from the "first special figure table A" in the first general electricity support state, and is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special figure. . The "first special figure table B" has an average fluctuation time of "5 seconds". The "first special figure table B" has a switching condition that the first general/universal power support state ends, the state becomes a normal game state, and a new game is started by, for example, changing the player. Therefore, when a new game is started and the pachinko machine 1 first shifts to the first general electricity support state, the variation pattern table of the first special figure is switched from the "first special figure table B". "1st special figure table A" will be set.

"Second special figure table A" is set in the second general electricity support state, and is a table for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure. The "second special figure table A" has an average fluctuation time of "200 seconds". And "second special figure table A" has a switching condition that the number of fluctuations of the general figure in the second general electricity support state reaches "100 times", that is, the count value of the general figure counter B is "second normal It is switched to the "second special figure table B" by reaching the figure fluctuation upper limit number".

"Second special figure table B" is set by switching from "second special figure table A" in the second general electricity support state, and is a table for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure. . The "second special figure table B" has an average variation time of 100 seconds. The "second special figure table B" has a switching condition that the second general power support state ends and the normal game state is entered, and a new game is started by, for example, changing the player. For this reason, when a new game is started and the pachinko machine 1 first shifts to the second general power support state, the second special figure fluctuation pattern table is switched from the "second special figure table B" to " Second special figure table A" will be set.

(9-2. Fluctuation pattern table switching process)
The "fluctuation pattern table switching process" will be described with reference to FIG. The "fluctuation pattern table switching process" is a process executed as part of the "game state setting process" (see process S26 in FIG. 10). In the "fluctuation pattern table switching process", first, in the process S501, the normal map A upper limit flag (Fig. 17 , process S214) is "1". If the determination is negative (process S501: No), the process proceeds to process S504.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S501 (processing S501: Yes), the number of fluctuations in the normal diagram in the first normal electric support state reaches "70 times (first normal diagram fluctuation upper limit number of times)" In processing S502 , Perform processing to switch the variation pattern table of the first special figure in the first general electricity support state from the next time. That is, the "first special figure table A" is switched to the "first special figure table B".

After switching the variation pattern table, in processing S503, the normal figure A upper limit flag is reset to "0".

In the following process S504, the normal map B upper limit flag (see FIG. 17, process S218) indicating that the normal map fluctuation count in the second normal support state has reached the "second normal map fluctuation upper limit number" is "1". It is determined whether or not. If the determination is negative (process S504: No), the process returns to the "game state setting process" (see FIG. 10, process S26).

If the determination in the processing S504 is affirmative (processing S504: Yes), the number of fluctuations in the normal diagram in the second normal electricity support state reaches "100 times (second normal diagram fluctuation upper limit number of times)", and in processing S505 The process of switching the variation pattern table of the second special figure in the second general electricity support state from the next time is performed. That is, the "second special figure table A" is switched to the "second special figure table B".

After switching the variation pattern table, in processing S506, the normal figure B upper limit flag is reset to "0".

(9-3. Switching Mode of Fluctuation Pattern Table)
With reference to FIGS. 34 to 36, the switching mode of the special figure variation pattern table in the general electricity support state will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, the pachinko machine 1 normally performs a game aiming at the first special figure starting port 23 by a left-handed game when a game is started (a). Variation of the first special symbol starts due to the entry of the ball into the first special symbol starting port 23 (a), and when the first special symbol big hit (symbol big hit) occurs, a big winning game is executed (c).

The pachinko machine 1 shifts to the first normal electric support state after the end of the jackpot game if the jackpot pattern is a jackpot pattern that imparts the normal electric support state (the first special big winning pattern A in FIG. 6, probability 50%). (workman).

As shown in FIG. 35, when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the first general electricity support state (na), the first special figure table A is set as a variation pattern table for selecting the variation pattern of the first special figure ( d). As a result, when the variation of the first special figure starts due to the ball entering the first special figure start port 23, the variation of the first special figure is from the first special figure table A (average variation time 20 sec, long) The selected variation pattern (variation time) is performed (nu). It should be noted that the first special figure table A preferably has a shorter average variation time than the variation pattern table that determines the variation of the first special figure in the normal game state. According to this, it is possible to increase the number of propriety determinations of special figures per fixed time.

When the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the first general electric support state (na), the general pattern counter A that counts the number of times the general pattern changes in this state starts counting. When the count value of the general pattern counter A reaches the first normal pattern fluctuation upper limit number (70 times) during the first general pattern support state (na), the fluctuation pattern table is changed from the first special pattern table A to the average fluctuation time is switched to a different (shorter) first special figure table B (ne). After this, when the variation of the first special figure starts due to the ball entering the first special figure start port 23, the variation of the first special figure is from the first special figure table B (average variation time 5 sec, short) It is performed according to the selected variation pattern (variation time) (NO). As a result, the fluctuation time after the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special figure before the number of fluctuations of the normal figure reaches the first normal figure fluctuation upper limit number of times (70 times).

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 35, after the last fluctuation of the first special figure table A of the first special figure is completed and a short time has passed, the number of fluctuations of the normal figure reaches the upper limit value. Although shown, even when the number of fluctuations of the normal figure reaches the upper limit during the execution of the last variation by the first special figure table A of the first special figure, the same action is performed. That is, regardless of whether the timing at which the number of fluctuations in the general figure reaches the upper limit is during the fluctuation of the first special figure, the last variation according to the first special figure table A of the first special figure A variation pattern of one special figure is selected from the first special figure table B. By configuring in this way, the upper limit value "70 times" of the number of fluctuations of the normal pattern scheduled by the end of the first normal support state is designed to enter the second special pattern start port 24. As a rate, it is an advantageous setting for the player, and without going through the big hit, the fluctuation time of the first special figure is shortened from the next fluctuation to shorten the duration of the first general power support state, and the second special figure It is possible to adjust (reduce) the number of balls entering the figure starting port 24 .

Returning to FIG. 34, the pachinko machine 1, in the first general electric support state (D), fluctuates the first special symbol by the right-handed game (E), normal pattern operation opening 21, normal pattern winning game A game is played aiming at the second special figure starting port 24 in the general electric accessory 22 to be opened.

Then, when the pachinko machine 1 enters the second special symbol starting port 24, the second special symbol is prioritized over the first special symbol, and the variation of the second special symbol is started (f). In addition, it is desirable that the fluctuation of the second special figure in the first general electric support state has the same average fluctuation time as the fluctuation of the first special figure in the first general electric support state. According to this, it is possible to increase the number of propriety determinations of special figures per fixed time.

When the second special figure fluctuates in the first general electric support state, a small win is likely to be won with a high probability, and a small win game is executed when a small win occurs (g). Furthermore, in the small winning game, the ball enters the specific area 25A (V winning) with a high probability (v), and develops into a role big win (V big win) (v).

With such a configuration, in the pachinko machine 1, the occurrence of the pending memory of the second special figure (entering the second special figure starting port 24) is almost synonymous with the occurrence of the jackpot, and it is as if the second special figure was hit. The reserved memory in the figure is to stock the jackpot of the jackpot, and has a game property (second special figure start ball ≒ hit jackpot).

When the pachinko machine 1 becomes the second special figure jackpot, after the jackpot ends, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the second general electric support state (J). It should be noted that the second special figure jackpot here does not include the symbol jackpot by the second special figure jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 6). In the pattern jackpot of the second special figure, after the jackpot game is finished, the state is shifted to the first general electric support state.

As shown in FIG. 36, when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the second general electricity support state (c), the second special figure table A is set as a variation pattern table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special figure ( h). As a result, when the variation of the second special figure starts due to the ball entering the second special figure start port 23, the variation of the second special figure is from the second special figure table A (average variation time 200 sec, long) It is performed according to the selected variation pattern (variation time) (F). According to this, it is possible to increase the number of balls entered into the second special figure starting port 24 per fixed time.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the count value of the general pattern counter B that counts the number of fluctuations in the general pattern during the second general electric support state reaches the second general pattern fluctuation upper limit number (100 times), the fluctuation pattern table is changed. Switching from the second special figure table A to the second special figure table B with a different (shorter) average fluctuation time.

In this case, the second general electricity support state continues only while the second special figure fluctuates once, but the second special figure fluctuation (F) based on the second special figure table A fluctuates Since the time is long, there is a high possibility that the number of fluctuations in the normal pattern will reach the upper limit (100 times) during this time.

As in the example shown in FIG. 36, the number of fluctuations of the normal pattern reaches the upper limit number (100 times) during the fluctuation of the second special pattern (F), and the fluctuation of the second special pattern (F) is smaller than the When a winning game occurs (f) and a jackpot game (ma) occurs after winning a V prize, from the second special figure change in the second general power support state (mi) that shifts after the end of the jackpot game The variation pattern table is switched to the second special figure table B (m). After this, when the variation of the second special figure starts due to the entry into the second special figure start port 24, the variation of the second special figure is from the second special figure table B (average variation time 100 sec, short) It is performed according to the selected variation pattern (variation time) (m). As a result, the fluctuation time after the fluctuation time of the second special figure before reaching the second normal figure fluctuation upper limit number of times (100 times) is selected to be relatively short. Therefore, compared to the first second general electric support state (ha), the ball entry rate to the second special figure start port 24 in the second second general electric support state (mi) is reduced, and the rate per fixed time The number of balls entering the second special figure start port 24 can be adjusted (reduced).

Although not shown, if the number of fluctuations in the normal pattern does not reach the upper limit of the second normal pattern fluctuations (100 times) in the first second normal support state (ha), 2 after the second special jackpot (ma) The second special figure table A is continued even in the second general electricity support state (ha). Then, in the second second normal support state (ha), the number of fluctuations in the normal pattern continued (carried over) from the previous second normal support state (ha) is the second normal pattern fluctuation upper limit number ( 100 times), the variation pattern table switches to the second special figure table B from the variation of the next second special figure.

Returning to FIG. 34, the pachinko machine 1 prefers the second special figure over the first special figure in the second general electric support state (ko) as in the first general electric support state, and the second special figure start to fluctuate (sa). Also in this case, the small hit of the second special figure is likely to be won with a high probability, and when the small hit occurs, a small winning game is executed (vi). Furthermore, in the small hit game, the ball enters the specific area 25A with a high probability (S), and develops into a role big hit (S). Then, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the second general electric support state after the second special jackpot is completed (S). In addition, in the example of the figure, in the second general electric support state (G), the fluctuation (T) of the second special figure is out, and accordingly, the second general electric support state (G) ends.

In addition, in the second general power support state, even if the first special figure's reserved memory occurs due to right hitting, as long as there is a second special figure's reserved memory, the second special figure's priority change will cause the second special figure. will fluctuate continuously, but the end condition of the second normal support state is the upper limit of the fluctuation of the second special figure once, so if the change does not become a big hit, the second normal support state ends However, the next 2nd special figure fluctuation will not be in the general electricity support state.

(10. Effects of this embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes normal symbol counting means (S212, S216) for counting the number of times of variation display of normal symbols, and a variation pattern table for selecting variation patterns of special symbols. A variation pattern table switching means (S502, S505) for switching to any variation pattern table having an average variation time different from the current one among types is provided. Then, the fluctuation pattern table switching means, when the number of times of fluctuation display of the normal pattern counted by the normal pattern counting means reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times, the fluctuation from the fluctuation display of the special pattern to be executed next. This is a configuration for switching pattern tables.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the fact that the number of fluctuations of the normal figure according to the success/failure determination functioning independently, which is distinguished from the success/failure determination and the variation display of the special figure, becomes the predetermined upper limit number of times. Changed the fluctuation pattern table in the figure. For this reason, the change related to the development of the game of the special figure is executed under the condition of the game situation of the pattern different from the special figure, so that the mechanism related to the progress of the game is complicated and the novel development of the game can be realized. It is possible to realize a pinball game machine that enhances the interest and expectations of the game and is rich in interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the variation pattern table is switched, the number of times of variation display of the normal pattern reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times during the variation of the special symbol, and the propriety determination of the special symbol during variation is performed. When the result of (1) is a big win and the game is shifted to a big win game based on this, the variation pattern table is switched from the variation display of the special figure executed after the end of the big win game.

According to this, the variation pattern of the special figure to be switched in the variation pattern table becomes the variation pattern of the next special figure after the big hit game. Therefore, in the time before and after the big hit game, the average fluctuation time of the special figure will be different. As a result, the change in the variable time becomes easy to recognize because the big win game is the break point. In addition, the impression given to the player before and after the big win is different, and there is an effect that the fun of the game is increased.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is in an easy-to-win state (a so-called general electric support state) in which it is easier than a normal state to enter a ball into a special figure start opening via a general electric accessory when a predetermined start condition is established. , and the easy-to-win state is continued until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. And it is a configuration to switch the variation pattern table of the special figure by the number of fluctuations of the normal figure in the winning easy state reaches the predetermined upper limit number of times.

According to this, in an easy-to-win state in which the ball is likely to enter the special figure start port, when switching the variation pattern table of the special symbol according to the number of variations of the normal figure, from the variation pattern table with a long average variation time By switching to a short average fluctuation time, before switching, it is possible to advantageously enter the special figure start port per fixed time, and after switching, it is possible to adjust the entry to the special figure start port. Furthermore, before and after switching the variation pattern table, it is possible to adjust whether or not the reserved memory of the special figure per fixed time is likely to be accumulated, so that it is possible to easily adjust the possibility of a big hit.

It should be noted that the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is substantially the second special figure preferential variation, and in the general electric support state, it is easy to cause the jackpot jackpot after playing the small winning game, so the general electric support state is the second special figure. 2 Mainly, the game is played in the general electricity support state. In the pachinko machine 1, in the second general power support state, before the number of fluctuations in the general pattern reaches the upper limit, the average fluctuation time of the second special pattern is long, so it is advantageous for increasing the reserved memory of the second special pattern. Therefore, the game can be played aiming at the Renso of the jackpot. On the other hand, after the number of fluctuations in the normal pattern reaches the upper limit in the second normal support state, the average fluctuation time of the second special pattern is shortened by switching the fluctuation pattern table, so the pending memory of the second special pattern is adjusted ( It is possible to suppress the series of hits of the role item by reducing it. That is to say, when a series of games with a certain jackpot hit is achieved, there is an effect that the function of suppressing the series of games can be activated from there.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the counter for the number of fluctuations of the normal figure in the general electric support state is configured to carry over the count value to the next general electric support state even if the general electric support state ends once. , but not limited to this, it may be reset when the universal electric support state ends. According to this, it is possible to obtain a game characteristic that is advantageous in obtaining a series of jackpots.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the transition to the first general electric support state is made after the jackpot game ends in the pattern jackpot of the second special pattern, but not limited to this, in the pattern jackpot of the second special pattern, the jackpot game It is also conceivable to switch the variation pattern table of the second special figure so as to shift to the second general electric support state after the end and after the end of the jackpot game. Further, in the symbol big hit of the second special figure, after the big win game is finished, the game may be shifted to the third general/universal support state different from the second general/universal support state. The third support state is set with a termination condition different from that of the second support state, and may be provided with a normal map C upper limit flag and a normal map counter C unique to the state. These new configurations may be advantageous or disadvantageous over the second support state. As a result, in the pattern jackpot of the second special figure, it is possible to provide developments different from those in the case of the accessory jackpot.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, there are two types of fluctuation pattern tables, one for each of the first general electric support state and the second general electric support state. It is also conceivable to increase the switching frequency of the fluctuation pattern table in the general electricity support state.

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, it is applicable to enclosed type game machines that collect the displayed and shot game balls inside the game machine, shoot them again from the shooting device, and manage the number of balls possessed by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. You may

1: pachinko machine, 2: game board, 20: game area, 21: normal pattern activation port (normal symbol activation port), 23: first special symbol start port (special symbol start port), 24: second special symbol start Mouth (special symbol start opening), 25: Large winning opening, 25A: Specific area, 281: 1st special symbol display device (special symbol variation display means), 283: 2nd special symbol display device (special symbol variation display means) , 285: general pattern display device (normal pattern variation display means), 40: main control device (normal pattern validity determination means, special symbol validity determination means, normal symbol counting means, variation pattern table switching means), 42: sub-integrated control Device, 46: Production pattern display device

Claims (1)

A normal symbol activation port that triggers normal symbol propriety determination based on the passage of the game ball,
Normal symbol validity determination means for executing the normal symbol validity determination;
A normal symbol variation display means for executing a normal symbol variation display based on the result of the normal symbol propriety determination;
normal symbol counting means for counting the number of times the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner;
A special symbol starting port that triggers a special symbol propriety determination based on the entry of a game ball,
Special symbol suitability determination means for executing the special symbol suitability determination;
Special symbol variation display means for executing variation display of the special symbol based on the variation pattern according to the result of the special symbol propriety determination;
a variation pattern table switching means for switching the variation pattern table for selecting the variation pattern to any variation pattern table with the average variation time different from the current one from a plurality of types with different average variation times,
The variation pattern table switching means, when the number of times of variation display of the normal symbols counted by the normal symbol counting means reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times, from the variation display of the special symbol to be executed next A pinball game machine characterized by switching the variation pattern table of.

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