JP5166968B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of storing and holding various control information in the gaming machine even when a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine is cut off due to a power failure or the like.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has, for example, a liquid crystal display type variable display, and when a game ball is awarded to a start winning opening arranged on the game board, the pattern is displayed on the variable display. A combination game (design variation game) is performed. This pachinko machine includes a main control device that controls the entire pachinko machine and a sub-control device that executes various processes based on a control signal input from the main control device. Then, the main control device responds to the display result of the game in order to execute the symbol variation game triggered by the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, and to display the symbol that becomes the display result of the symbol variation game. The symbol designating command for designating the symbol to be output is output. The sub-control device displays the display result corresponding to the designated symbol as the display result of the symbol variation game corresponding to each start winning opening based on the symbol designated by the symbol designation command.

And the main control device of such a pachinko machine has a RAM as a storage means at the time of power-off so that the processing relating to the game can be continued even after the supplied power-supply voltage is cut off due to a power failure or the like. (For example, Patent Document 1). Then, the main control device continues processing related to the game based on the stored contents backed up at the time of power recovery. At the same time, the main control device controls the sub-control device to notify the sub-control device of the minimum information necessary to continue the process so that the sub-control device that cannot execute the backup process can continue the process related to the game. A signal (for example, a symbol designation command for designating a symbol as a display result) is output.
JP 2001-46595 A

  By the way, the pachinko machine has a reset signal output circuit that detects a decrease in the power supply voltage and outputs a reset signal that stops processing of the main control device and the sub control device. By inputting a reset signal from the reset signal output circuit, the main control device and the sub-control device stop various processes relating to the game. The main controller backs up the stored contents in a state where various processes relating to the game are stopped. Further, the sub-control device stops the execution of the process related to the game as the main control device stops various processes related to the game.

  However, this reset signal may be input to the sub-control device due to some trouble such as noise even though the power supply voltage is normally supplied. In this case, the sub-control device that does not perform backup processing initializes all storage. On the other hand, the main control device that has not input the reset signal operates normally and does not output a control signal for notifying information necessary at the time of power recovery in order to continue the processing relating to the game. For this reason, after the input of the reset signal is completed, the sub control device cannot input a control signal necessary for continuing the game, and a new control is performed from the main control device in the initialized state. The game cannot be continued until a signal is input. This is a particular problem when a jackpot display result is displayed in an interrupted symbol variation game and a jackpot game is awarded.

  However, from the appearance of the game effect (in a state where the game effect is stopped), a reset signal is input due to a problem, or a failure occurs in the backup process and the process to continue after power is turned off (for example, at power recovery) It was not possible to determine whether the main control unit did not output a control signal. For this reason, it took time and effort to specify what should be corrected at the time of development.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can immediately identify whether or not a reset signal has been input to the sub-control device due to a malfunction.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes a display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of predetermined symbols, a main control device for controlling the entire gaming machine, A sub-control device that executes various processes based on a control signal input from the main control device, and when a jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the game ball enters after the symbol variation game ends. In a gaming machine that grants a big hit game constituted by a round game that opens a winning means that is allowed, a power-off monitoring means that detects a power-off and outputs a power-off signal before the power is cut off And a reset signal output means for outputting a reset signal for stopping the control of the main control device and the sub-control device after the power-off signal is input, the main control device Before, the jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, the symbol determination means for determining the symbol corresponding to the display result of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means, Whether or not the jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game, the symbol determined by the symbol determination means and the jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game when the jackpot determination means determines that the jackpot will be a big hit A state storage means for storing the symbol, and a symbol designation command for designating the symbol determined by the symbol determination means during the symbol variation game. A command output means for outputting the indicated round designation command, and the contents stored in the state storage means after the power-off signal is input. The sub-control unit displays a display result of the symbol variation game at the end of the symbol variation game based on the symbol designated by the inputted symbol designation command, and the jackpot determination unit If the determination result is affirmative, the content of the jackpot game is determined, and an effect control means for executing the game effect of each round game based on the input round designation command is provided, and the command output means includes a reset signal When power is restored, it is configured to output a power recovery processing control signal for notifying the storage contents of the state storage means backed up by the backup means after power recovery, and the effect control means is configured to input a reset signal. After that, when a power recovery process control signal is input, the game performance is based on the power recovery process control signal. When a round designation command is entered without inputting the power recovery process control signal after the reset signal is input while the reset signal is input, the display effect dedicated to erroneous reset signal input during the round game specified by the round designation command The gist is to cause the display means to execute.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the main control device sets a special game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game based on the symbol corresponding to the display result of the symbol variable game. If the determination result is affirmative, it is provided with special game state giving means for giving a special game state, and the effect control means is characterized in that the special game state giving means gives the special game state. If it is determined, when a round designation command is input, a special gaming state granting effect indicating that a special gaming state is given during a round game designated by the round designation command is executed, and the special gaming state granting means When it is determined that the special gaming state is not granted, when the round designation command is input, the round game designated by the round designation command is entered. When a round designation command is input after executing a normal presentation indicating that a special gaming state is not given, while executing a display presentation dedicated to reset signal erroneous input, the round game designated by the round designation command is executed. The main point is to execute the normal performance.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine in which a plurality of starting means for providing a starting condition for the symbol variation game are provided and the symbol variation game corresponding to each starting means is respectively performed, even when the power is cut off, The display results of the symbol variation game before power-off and after power recovery can be matched.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.) is provided. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output is arranged below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  In FIG. 2, on the lower right side of the game area 13a of the game board 13, there are a first special figure display H0 as a 7-segment type display means and a second special figure display H1 as a 7-segment type display means. Is provided. In the game area 13a of the game board 13, a variable display H2 is provided as a liquid crystal display type display means. The variable display H2 is provided at the center of the center accessory 20. In the first special symbol display device H0 and the second special graphic display device H1, a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the first special figure display H0 or the second special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display), and changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol). May be shown as a combination game).

  In the symbol variation game, the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display H1 changes a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, may be referred to as “special symbols”) in a single column. Is displayed. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. Hereinafter, a case where the symbol variation game performed on the first special symbol display device H0 is referred to as “first variation game”, and a symbol variation game performed on the second special symbol display device H1 is referred to as “second variation game”. There is. On the other hand, in the display effect related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display a decorative drawing for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production. In the present embodiment, the first variation game is the second symbol variation game, and the second variation game is the first symbol variation game.

  Then, on the first special figure display H0 or the second special figure display H1, the variation display of the symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special diagram is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the first special figure display H0 and the variable display H2, display effects relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game are started at the same time, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special diagram and the decoration drawing are confirmed and stopped simultaneously ). Similarly, in the second special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effects relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game are started at the same time, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol and the decoration drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state. ) On the other hand, the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1 do not play the symbol variation game in parallel. That is, only one of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1 correspond to lottery results of a big hit lottery and a small lottery lottery from among a plurality of types (in this embodiment, 111 types) of special drawings. One special figure to be selected is selected, and the selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game. The 111 types of special charts are 100 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and 10 kinds of jackpot symbols (results of small hits display) that can recognize jackpots. )) And is classified into one type of off-symbol that can be recognized as a symbol. The small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed, the player is given a small hit game. The big hit game and the small hit game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 is configured with a larger display area than the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is far more than the special figure. Is displayed larger. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, in principle, the symbol combination ( [123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination (outage display result) of the deviation based on the decorative drawing. In addition, when a predetermined symbol combination ([123] in the present embodiment) is displayed among the off symbol combinations, it can be recognized that either a small hit game or a big hit game is given. The symbol combination that can recognize the small hit game or the big hit game is a symbol combination that suggests a probability variation state in which a probability variation state in which the probability of the big hit determination is low probability to high probability is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game is started (when the decorations in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops the decorative drawing next is the first column. The second stop display column is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays symbol combinations according to the display results of the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1. More specifically, a special combination displayed on the first special graphic display H0 or the second special graphic display H1 and a combination of symbols displayed on the variable display H2 are associated with each other. When the process is completed, the symbol combination of the special figure and the decorative drawing is displayed correspondingly in a fixed stop state. For example, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display H1 in a definite stop display, the variable big indicator H2 also has a big hit symbol such as [222] or [444] in principle. The combination is displayed with a fixed stop. In addition, when a shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display area H1, a combination of symbols such as [121] and [345] is determined also on the variable display H2. The stop is displayed. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display area H1, the symbol combination of [123] suggesting the probability change is also displayed on the variable display H2. It has become so. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes. As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effects related to the first and second variable games (the symbol variable game in which the three symbol combinations are displayed in a variable manner to display a combination of symbols). Is to be done.

  In addition, a normal symbol display H10 composed of two LEDs is disposed on the lower right side of the game board 13 so as to sandwich the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1. In this normal symbol display H10, a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbol”). Is sometimes displayed). In this embodiment, there are three types of ordinary diagrams in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the two LEDs are lit together, only the right LED is lit, only the left LED is lit. Shows multiple types of common maps. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the general map shown when both LEDs are turned on is called “0”, and the general map shown when only the right LED is turned on is called “1”. The usual figure shown by turning on only the LED is the ordinary figure “2”.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or deviation from a symbol combination (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “1” or “2”, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “0”, a deviation from the usual figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first start winning opening 25 as a second starting means having a first starting entrance into which a game ball can always enter is disposed below the center accessory 20. Has been. A first start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered is provided behind the first start winning port 25. The first start winning opening 25 can give a start condition for the first variable game when a game ball enters. Also, below the first start winning opening 25, an opening / closing member that opens and closes by the operation of a second starting entry opening through which a game ball can enter and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3). A second start winning opening 27 serving as a first starting means including an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 26 is provided. In FIG. 2, the open / close blade 26 opened is indicated by a solid line. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the opening / closing blade 26 is an opening / closing member.

  A second start port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is provided behind the second start winning port 27. The second start winning opening 27 can give a start condition for the second variable game when the game ball enters. The second starting entrance opening of the second starting winning opening 27 is always closed with the opening / closing blade 26 closed. In a state where the second starting entrance is closed, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state where entering is not possible (a state in which entering is restricted). Then, when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the second starting entrance is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times by operating the opening / closing blade 26 from the closed state to the open state. Is done. In a state where the second starting entrance is open, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state where it is possible to enter (a state where entry is permitted). The first start winning opening 25 and the second start winning opening 27 are juxtaposed along the flow-down direction (vertical direction) of the game balls launched into the game area 13a of the game board 13, and the game board according to this embodiment. 13 is provided with a plurality of start condition devices (winning detection means) that can give start conditions. In addition, the first start winning opening 25 and the second starting winning opening 27 of the present embodiment are configured to pay out three winning balls when a game ball enters.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a big prize opening device provided with a big prize opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of a big prize opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3) below the second start winning prize opening 27. 29 (special prize opening) is arranged. Behind the big prize opening device 29 is provided a count switch SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered. When a big hit game or a small hit game is generated, the big prize opening device 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 28 so that a game ball can be entered. Can get a chance to win. Note that the big prize opening device 29 of the present embodiment is configured to pay out 15 prize balls when a game ball is entered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first holding indicator Ra is disposed at the lower left portion of the center accessory 20. The first hold indicator Ra enters the first start winning opening 25 and becomes the start hold ball and is stored as the start hold ball (RAM 30c) (hereinafter referred to as “first special figure start hold”). The number of times of the first variable game being held is notified by the display content of the first hold indicator Ra.

  The first special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the first start prize opening 25, and decremented by 1 (-1) when the first variable game is started. Then, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 during the first variable game (or the second variable game), the first special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number. (4 in the present embodiment) is accumulated. The first hold indicator Ra is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when one light-emitting means is lit, it is notified that one first variable game is pending.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a second holding indicator Rb is disposed at the lower right side of the center accessory 20. The second hold indicator Rb enters the second start winning opening 27 and stores the number of start hold balls stored as the start hold ball (RAM 30c) (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure start hold”). The number of times of the second variable game being held is informed by the display content of the second hold indicator Rb. The second special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the second start prize opening 27, and decremented by 1 (-1) when the second variable game is started. When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 27 during the second variable game (or the first variable game), the second special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number. (4 in the present embodiment) is accumulated. The second hold indicator Rb is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when two light-emitting means are lit, it is notified that two second variation games are on hold.

  An operation gate 23 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 20. Behind the operation gate 23, a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning (passing) game ball is provided. The operation gate 23 can give the start condition for the usual game when the winning of the game ball is detected (passage detection). The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the second start winning opening 27 is in an open state (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 27). The second start winning opening 27 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening and closing blades 26, and in this closed state, a game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, in the second start winning opening 27, when a game is given per usual figure, the opening and closing blades 26 are opened to open the second starting winning opening 27 so that a game ball can be won. . That is, when a game is given per game, a game ball can be awarded to the second start prize opening 27 by opening the opening / closing blade 26, so that it becomes easier to win a game ball at the second start prize slot 27, The player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. It should be noted that game balls can always be awarded to the first start winning opening 25 under the same conditions.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol holding display M is disposed above the normal symbol display H10. The normal symbol hold indicator M has the number of stored start balls stored in the inside of the machine (RAM 30c) as the game balls pass through the actuating gate 23 and becomes the start hold balls (hereinafter referred to as “the normal figure start hold memory number”). The number of times of the regular game being held is notified by the display content of the normal symbol hold display M.

  The usual figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when the game ball passes through the operation gate 23, and is subtracted by 1 (-1) when the usual figure game is started. Then, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 23 during the normal game, the normal map start reserved memory number is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). And the normal symbol hold | maintenance display M is comprised by the multiple (4 pieces) light emission means. When one light-emitting means is lit, it is informed that one normal game is pending.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (4/1549 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (40/1549 in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  Further, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of games is reached. In the present embodiment, since the predetermined number of times is set to 10,000, the probability variation state is substantially equivalent to being given until the next big hit occurs. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur. Playing games while expecting.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result as to whether or not the opening / closing blade 26 is opened is shortened, and the normal hit probability of the ordinary game is higher than the normal probability. There is a case where the entrance rate improvement state which fluctuates with probability is given as a privilege. In this improved entrance rate, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes in an operation pattern different from that in the normal state (non-probability change state) when winning in the normal game. In other words, when a normal game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms or 2500 ms elapses after the opening. On the other hand, in the case of winning the normal game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened three times, and the opened state is maintained until 1160 ms elapses after the opening in one opening. It has become. In other words, the opening / closing blade 26 is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates favorably for the player. Yes.

  Even before the specified time elapses after the opening, when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is entered, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed when the upper limit number (for example, 10) of game balls has entered, even if it has not been opened a predetermined number of times. In addition, whether or not the entrance rate improvement state of the present embodiment is awarded is determined depending on the type of the probability variation symbol (big hit game) and the game state in which the symbol variation game that becomes the probability variation big hit is played. .

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a time-saving function that gives a reduced variation time (hereinafter referred to as “time-short”) state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game that becomes an uncertain change state. Yes. When the short-time state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the hit probability of the ordinary game is changed from the normal probability to the high probability The improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In the entrance rate improvement state, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that in the normal state when winning in the normal game, as described above.

  In other words, when a normal game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms or 2500 ms elapses after the opening. On the other hand, in the case of winning the normal game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened three times, and the opened state is maintained until 1160 ms elapses after the opening in one opening. It has become. In other words, the opening / closing blade 26 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the short-time state is applied than when the normal state is applied. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. In the present embodiment, when a non-probable big hit is made, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol (and the big hit symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the respective displays H0 to H2 in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit (15 rounds or two rounds in this embodiment). . One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. During one round game, the grand prize opening device 29 has a predetermined number (the maximum number of balls to be entered). ) Until the game ball wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  And in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the eight types of big hit games shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become so. Of the eight types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the jackpot symbols of 100 kinds of special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, symbol F, symbol G and It is classified into seven groups of symbol H.

  10 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are distributed to the symbol A. Similarly, two types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are assigned to the symbol B. Three types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are assigned to the symbol C. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0, 18 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol D. In the symbol F, ten types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are distributed. Of the big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0, 32 types of big hit symbols are assigned to the symbol G. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0, 25 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol H. In addition, 10 types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are distributed to the symbol I shown in FIG.

  Further, in this embodiment, the 100 special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are divided into six groups of symbols a to e and symbols h as shown in FIGS. being classified. In the symbol a, 40 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are distributed. Similarly, seven types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol b. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1, thirteen types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol c. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1, twelve types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol d. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1, three types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol e. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1, 25 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol h. Further, in the symbol i shown in FIG. 7, ten kinds of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol a is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 15 round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “15” and a certain probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, it is given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol a is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “15R special probability variable jackpot game”. In the 15R special probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the 15 round games in the 15R special probability variable big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 15R special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a positive change state is given after the big hit game is finished and the entrance rate improvement state is given until the end of the positive change state. . In FIGS. 4 to 7, the case where the entering rate improvement state is given from the time when the probability variation state is given until the end of 10,000 symbol variation games is described as “no limit”.

  In addition, in the 15R special probability variation big hit game, “5.5 (seconds)” as the opening time, “25 (seconds)” as the round game time (specified time) of one round game, and “5. 568 (seconds) "is set. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. Therefore, in the 15R special probability variable big hit game, “25 (seconds)” which is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 15R special probability variable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. The specified number of rounds is set to “15”. The jackpot game is a 15-round jackpot game in which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends, and the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 in the first round game is different from the opening mode of the 15R special probability variable jackpot game. . Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “jump-up jackpot game”. In the jump-up jackpot game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the jump-up jackpot game, in the first round game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened a plurality of times (in this embodiment, three times), and in the round game from the second round. The large winning opening door 28 of the winning opening device 29 is set to be opened “once”. Further, in the jump-up jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends, and the entrance rate improvement state is given until the end of the probability change state.

  In the jump-up jackpot game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “5.568 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Then, in the jump-up jackpot game, as the opening mode of the first prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28), the opening time of the first opening and the second opening is “0.32 (seconds)”. The opening time for the third opening is set to “24.36 (seconds)”. Also, “2.0 (seconds)” as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening, “2.92 (seconds)” as the interval time between the second opening and the third opening, Each is set. As a result, the round game time of the first round of the jump-up jackpot game is from “0.32 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.32 (seconds) +2.92 (seconds) +24.36 (seconds)”. That is, “29.92 (seconds)” is set.

  On the other hand, in the second to fifteenth rounds in the jump-up jackpot game, the number of times the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened is set to “1”, and the round game time is “25 ( Sec) ”is set. The round game time (25 (seconds)) of the second to fifteenth rounds is the total opening time (0.32 (seconds) +0.32 (seconds) +24.36 ( Second) = 25 (seconds)). The round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may be ended when a maximum number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the interval time between rounds in the jump-up jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  A jackpot game awarded when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol c is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. The specified number of rounds is set to “15”. In addition, the jackpot game is given a probability change state after the jackpot game ends, and the open mode of the big prize opening device 29 in the round game of the eleventh round is different from the release mode of the 15R special probability variable jackpot game. It is. Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol c is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “step-up jackpot game”. In the step-up jackpot game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the step-up jackpot game, in the eleventh round game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened a plurality of times (six times in the present embodiment), and in the round games other than the eleventh round. The large winning opening door 28 of the winning opening device 29 is set to be opened “once”. Further, in the step-up big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends and the entrance rate improvement state is given until the end of the probability change state.

  In the step-up jackpot game, “5.5 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “5.568 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Then, in the step-up jackpot game, the opening time of the eleventh round winning opening device 29 (the big winning opening door 28) is the opening time of the first opening to the fifth opening to “0.32 (seconds)”. The opening time of the sixth opening is set to “23.4 (seconds)”. Further, after the first opening to the fifth opening, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time. As a result, the round game time of the eleventh round of the step-up jackpot game is set to “35 (seconds)” consisting of “(0.32 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds)) × 5 + 23.4 (seconds)”. Will be.

  On the other hand, in round games other than the eleventh round in the step-up jackpot game, the number of times of opening the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to “1”, and the round game time is “25 ( Sec) ”is set. Each round game time (25 (seconds)) of round games other than the eleventh round is the total opening time ((0.32 (seconds)) × 5 + 23.4 (seconds) of the eleventh grand prize opening device 29 = 25 (seconds)). The round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may be ended when a maximum number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the interval time between rounds in the step-up jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol d is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. The specified number of rounds is set to “15”. Further, the jackpot game is given a probability change state after the jackpot game ends, and the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 in the round games of the 11th to 15th rounds is different from the opening mode of the 15R special probability variable jackpot game. It is a round jackpot game. Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol d is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “15R normal probability variable jackpot game”. In the 15R normal probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the 15R normal probability variable big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 15R normal probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the positive change state is given after the big hit game is finished and the entrance rate improvement state is given until the end of the probability change state. .

  In the 15R normal probability variation big hit game, “5.5 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “5.568 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In the round game of the 11th to 15th rounds in the 15R normal probability variation big hit game, the number of times of opening of the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to “1”, and the round game time is “ 0.32 (seconds) "is set. On the other hand, in the round games of the 1st to 10th rounds in the step-up jackpot game, the number of times of opening of the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to “1”, respectively, “25 (seconds)” is set. As a result, in the 15R normal probability variation big hit game, from the opening of the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 in the eleventh round to the closing of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 in the 15th round The time (“11.6 (seconds)”) is the same as the time until the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 ends the fifth opening in the eleventh round of the step-up jackpot game. .

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, in the round game time (0.32 (seconds)) after the 11th round, the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening device 29 in one round game satisfies the maximum number of balls entered. There is no set time. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. In other words, in the round game of the 11th to 15th rounds of the 15R normal probability variation big hit game, within the round game time (0.32 (seconds)), the game ball of “9 balls” that will be the upper limit number of balls to be launched Therefore, it is practically impossible to enter the ball. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the interval time between rounds in the 15R normal probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol display H1 has the prescribed round number set to “15”. Further, the jackpot game is given a probability change state after the jackpot game ends, and the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 in the round games of the 11th to 15th rounds is different from the opening mode of the 15R special probability variable jackpot game. It is a round jackpot game. In addition, in the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol display H1, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probable state is changed after the jackpot game ends. Is granted. Further, in the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol display H1, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) from the end of the jackpot game. The entrance rate improvement state is given until the symbol variation game is completed. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol e is displayed on the second special figure display H1 is referred to as “15R probability variable concealment jackpot game”. In the 15R probability variable concealment big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the 15R probability variable concealment big hit game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is set to be opened “once” in each round game.

  In the 15R probability variation concealment jackpot game, “5.5 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “5.568 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In the round game of the 11th to 15th rounds in the 15R probability variable concealment jackpot game, the number of times of opening of the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to “1”, and the round game time is “ 0.32 (seconds) "is set. On the other hand, in the round game of the 1st to 10th rounds in the 15R probability variable concealment jackpot game, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to “one time”, and the round game time As “25 (seconds)”.

  As a result, in the 15R probability-changing concealment jackpot game, the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 opens from the eleventh round until the big winning opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 closes in the 15th round. The time (“11.6 (seconds)”) is the same as the time until the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 ends the fifth opening in the eleventh round of the step-up jackpot game. . Further, in the 15R probability variation concealment jackpot game, the open state of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 of each round game is the same as that of the 15R normal probability variation big hit game.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, in the round game time (0.32 (seconds)) after the 11th round, the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening device 29 in one round game satisfies the maximum number of balls entered. There is no set time. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. In other words, in the round game of the 11th to 15th rounds of the 15R probability-changing concealment big hit game, within 9 hours of the round game time (0.32 (seconds)), the “9 balls” game balls that will be the upper limit of the number of balls are launched. Therefore, it is practically impossible to enter the ball. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the interval time between each round in the 15-probability concealment big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 has a specified number of rounds set to “2”, and the probability change state after the jackpot game ends. Is a 2-round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 is referred to as “2R normal probability variable jackpot game”. In the 2R normal probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. In addition, in the two round games in the 2R normal probability variable big hit game, each of the round games is set to open the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) one by one. Further, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the positive change state and the improved entry rate state are given after the big hit game ends.

  In the 2R normal probability variation big hit game, the opening time is “0.004 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.32 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “0.924 ( Sec) ”is set. In other words, the opening time and round game time in the 2R normal probability variable jackpot game are the opening time of the jump-up jackpot game, and the first and second big prize opening devices 29 (the big prize opening door 28) of the first round are opened. It is set to the same time as the time. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the interval time between rounds in the 2R normal probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. As a result, in the 2R normal probability variation big hit game, the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened in the second round until the big winning opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed in the second round. The time (“2.64 (seconds)”) is the same as the time until the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 finishes the second opening in the first round of the jump-up jackpot game. .

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, in the round game time (0.32 (seconds)) of the 2R normal probability variable big hit game, the number of game balls entering the big prize opening device 29 in one round game is equal to the upper limit number of balls entered. The time is set so as not to satisfy. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. In other words, in each round game of the 2R normal probability variation big hit game, within 9 hours of round game time (0.32 (seconds)), “9 balls”, which is the upper limit of the number of balls to be launched, are entered. It is virtually impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol G is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 has the specified number of rounds set to “2” and the probability change state after the jackpot game ends. Is a 2-round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol G is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 is referred to as “2R special probability variable jackpot game”. In the 2R special probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the two round games in the 2R special probability variable big hit game, the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to be opened “one time” at each round game. Also, in 2R special probability variable big hit games, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state and the entrance rate improvement state are given after the big hit game ends, or only the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends. There is a case. Specifically, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state and the increased entry rate state are given after the big hit game is finished. In addition, if the winning rate improvement state is given even if the probability change state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changing state and the entering rate improvement state are given after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, if the probability change state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is provided after the end of the big hit game, but the entrance rate improvement state is not provided.

  In addition, in the 2R special probability variable big hit game, the opening time is “0.004 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.32 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “0.924 ( Sec) ”is set. In other words, the opening time and round game time in the 2R special probability variable jackpot game are the opening time of the jump-up jackpot game, and the opening of the first and second big prize opening devices 29 (the big prize opening door 28) in the first round. The same time as the time is set. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the interval time between each round in the 2R special probability variable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. As a result, in the 2R special probability variation big hit game, the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 opens from the first round until the big winning opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 closes in the second round. The time (“2.64 (seconds)”) is the same as the time until the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 finishes the second opening in the first round of the jump-up jackpot game. . Further, the opening mode of the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 in the 2R special probability variable big hit game is the same as the opening mode in the 2R normal probability variable big hit game.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, the round game time (0.32 (seconds)) of the 2R special probability variable big hit game is that the number of game balls entering the big prize opening device 29 in one round game is equal to the upper limit number of balls entered. The time is set so as not to satisfy. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. In other words, in each round game of the 2R special probability variable big hit game, within 9 hours of round game time (0.32 (seconds)), the game ball of “9 balls”, which is the upper limit of the number of balls entered, is to be entered. It is virtually impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol H is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol h is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 15-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “15” and a probability change state is not given after the jackpot game ends (a non-probability change state is given). Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol H is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol h is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “15R normal non-probability big hit game”. In the 15R normal non-probability big hit game, the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 in the round games of the 11th to 15th rounds is different from the opening mode of the 15R special probability variable big hit game. In the 15R normal non-probability big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the 15 round games in the 15R normal non-probability big hit game, the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to be opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 15R normal non-probability big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) is set to the upper limit number without being given a probable state after the big hit game ends. As a result, a short time state is given.

  Further, in the 15R normal non-probability big hit game, “5.5 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “5.568 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In the round game of the 11th to 15th rounds in the 15R normal non-probability big hit game, the number of times of opening of the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to “1”, respectively, “0.32 (seconds)” is set. On the other hand, in the round game of the first round to the tenth round in the 15R normal non-probable big hit game, the number of times of opening the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to “1”, respectively. “25 (seconds)” is set as the time.

  As a result, in the 15R normal non-probable big hit game, the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened in the 11th round and the big winning opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed in the 15th round. The time ("11.6 (seconds)") is the same as the time until the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 finishes the fifth opening in the eleventh round of the step-up jackpot game. The Further, in the 15R normal non-probability big hit game, the opening mode of the big win mouth door 28 of the big win port device 29 of each round game is the same as the 15R normal probable big hit game. In addition, in the 15R normal non-probability big hit game, the opening mode of the big win mouth door 28 of the big win port device 29 of each round game, and the number of symbol variation games to which the improved winning rate is given, It is the same. In other words, the 15R normal non-probable change jackpot game and the 15R probability change secret jackpot game look exactly the same.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the interval time between rounds in the 15R normal non-probability large hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  It is given when a small hit symbol classified as symbol I is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a small hit symbol classified as symbol i is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. In the small hit game, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “1”, and the upper limit number (count number) of balls for one round game is set to “9”. Further, in one round game of the small hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened “twice”. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability change state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability change state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit game, and the short time state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery. For example, even after the small hit game ends, the time-short state is continuously given. In addition, in the small hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the improved winning rate is continuously given after the small hit game ends. In addition, in the small hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is a normal state, the normal state is continued even after the small hit game ends.

  In the small hit game, “0 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “0.936 (second)” is set as the ending time. The opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.32 (seconds)” as the opening mode of the large winning opening device 29 (large winning opening door 28) of the round game in the small hit game. At the same time, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening. Thereby, the round game time of one round game in the small hit game is set to “2.64 (seconds)” composed of “0.32 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.32 (seconds)”. Will be. For this reason, the round game time of the small hit game is the second round after the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened in the first round of the 2R normal probability variable big hit game and the 2R special probability variable big hit game. The time until the big prize opening device 29 is closed is the same time. Further, the round game time of the small hit game is the same as the time until the big prize opening device 29 finishes the second opening in the first round of the jump-up big hit game.

  Note that the round game time of the round game in the small hit game is the maximum time because the round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls. However, in the round game time (2.64 (seconds)) of the small hit game, the number of game balls entering the big prize opening device 29 in one round game does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered. It is set to such a time. In other words, in a round game of small hit games, it is practical to launch and enter “9 balls”, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the round game time (2.64 (seconds)). It is impossible.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board (main control device) 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). Further, an overall control board 31 (sub control device), a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the back side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

  Further, an external terminal board 40 as an external output device is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The external terminal board 40 includes a hall computer HC (shown in FIG. 3) as an external device installed in a game room management room or the like and the number of jackpots for managing the operating state of each pachinko machine installed in the game hall. It is a board | substrate connected to alerting | reporting apparatus KH. Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, a power supply board 42 that supplies a power source (for example, AC 24 V) of the game hall to various components constituting the pachinko machine 10 is mounted.

Next, specific configurations of the power supply board 42, the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The power supply board 42 is provided with a power supply circuit 43 that converts the power supply of the game hall into a power supply voltage V1 (for example, DC 30V) as a supply voltage to the pachinko machine 10. The control boards 30 to 34 are connected to the power circuit 43. Then, the power supply circuit 43 further converts the power supply voltage V1 after the conversion processing into predetermined power supply voltages V2 to V6 to be supplied by the control boards 30 to 34, and the power supply voltage V2 after the conversion. To V6 are supplied to the control boards 30 to 34, respectively.

  Further, the power supply board 42 is provided with a power supply interruption monitoring circuit (power supply interruption monitoring means) 44, and the power supply interruption monitoring circuit 44 is connected to the power supply circuit 43. The power cut-off monitoring circuit 44 monitors the voltage value of the power supply voltage V1 supplied from the power supply circuit 43. That is, the power-off monitoring circuit 44 determines whether or not the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to a predetermined voltage V (for example, DC 20V). The voltage V is a minimum voltage necessary for operating the pachinko machine 10 without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or during a power failure. In this case, since no power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V. On the contrary, when power is turned on (power is turned on) or when power is restored (restored power), the power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10, so that the voltage rises to become the power supply voltage V1.

  Further, the power supply substrate 42 is provided with a reset signal circuit (reset signal output means) 45, and the reset signal circuit 45 is connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 44. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, power supply voltage V1 ≦ voltage V), the power-off monitoring circuit 44 indicates that the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to the voltage V with respect to the main control board 30 and the reset signal circuit 45. The power-off signal S shown is output. The reset signal circuit 45 outputs a reset signal Re to each of the control boards 30 to 34 at the start of power supply (at the time of power-on or power recovery) or when the power-off signal S is input, Operations of 30 to 34 are regulated. The reset signal Re is a binary signal indicating a high level state and a low level state as its signal level. In this embodiment, when the reset signal Re is input (output), the signal level of the reset signal Re is set to a high level state, and when the input (output) of the reset signal Re is stopped, the reset signal Re The signal level is set to a low level state. The reset signal circuit 45 continues the high level state of the reset signal Re for a certain time T100 (for example, about 400 ms to 1800 ms), and then transitions the output state of the reset signal Re from the high level state to the low level state. It is supposed to let you.

  The power supply substrate 42 includes a backup power supply (not shown) made of, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The backup power supply is connected to the power supply circuit 43, and the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply circuit 43 to the backup power supply. Further, the power supply board 42 includes a RAM clear switch 46 that is stored and held in the main control board 30 (RAM 30c) and is operated when it is desired to erase various control information (stored contents) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. ing. The RAM clear switch 46 receives an operation of the RAM clear switch 46 and outputs an initialization instruction signal to the main control board 30 to instruct deletion of the stored contents (initialization processing). The RAM clear switch circuit 47 is connected. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 46 is provided on the back side of the machine so that only operations of the game shop clerk are allowed. When the RAM clear switch 46 is operated, an initialization instruction is issued from the RAM clear switch circuit 47. A signal is output. When the power is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch 46 (at the same time as the operation), an initialization instruction signal is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 47 and the initialization process is executed. Accordingly, the RAM clear switch 46 and the RAM clear switch circuit 47 of this embodiment serve as initialization instruction means for instructing execution of initialization processing when the gaming machine is powered on.

Next, a specific configuration of the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. A first start port sensor SE1, a second start port sensor SE2, a count switch SE3, and the like are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a first special symbol display H0, a second special graphic indicator H1, a first reserved indicator Ra, a second reserved indicator Rb, and a normal symbol reserved indicator M. ing. The main CPU 30a is connected to a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2. The main CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display H10 and a gate sensor SE4. The main CPU 30a is connected to a first hold indicator Ra and a second hold indicator Rb. Further, an external terminal board 40 is connected to the main control board 30, and a hall computer HC is connected to the external terminal board 40. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number every predetermined period, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to fluctuate (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the effect content and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the variation patterns include variation patterns P1 to P4 for the big hit effect selected when winning the big hit lottery, and the variation pattern for the small hit effect selected when winning the small hit lottery. P5, and variation patterns P6 to P14 for a loss effect selected in the case of a loss that has not been won in either the big win lottery or the small win lottery. In the variation pattern for the offending effect, a reach is formed, and after the reach effect is performed, the fluctuation pattern P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect that is finally set as a deviation, and the outlier effect that is a deviation without forming the reach. Variation patterns P9 to P14.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern for the big hit effect is selected when the 15R special probability variable big hit game, the step-up big hit game, the 15R normal probability variable big hit game, the 15R positive variable secret big hit game, and the 15R normal non-probable big hit game are determined. There are normal variation patterns P1 to P3. The variation pattern for the big hit effect includes a specific variation pattern P4 selected when the jump-up big hit game, the 2R normal probability variable big hit game, and the 2R special probability variable big hit game are determined. The specific variation pattern selected when the jump-up jackpot game or the like is determined is the same as the effect content of the symbol variation game specified by the variation pattern P5 for the small hit effect, and has the same variation time. The pattern is associated.

  Note that the jackpot effect performed based on the normal variation patterns P1 to P3 is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game undergoes the reach effect, and finally displays the combination of symbols that are out of place. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach symbol combination is formed in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbol of the variable display H2 until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. .

Hereinafter, each variation pattern P1 to P14 will be described in detail.
When the first variation game is performed based on the normal variation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect, the first special figure display device H0 and the variable display device H2 can respectively recognize the big hit symbol and the big hit symbol combination. Is finally displayed. In addition, when the second variation game is performed based on the normal variation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect, the big special symbol that can recognize the big hit and the second special figure display H1 and the variable display H2 respectively. The jackpot symbol combination is finally displayed.

  Further, when the first variation game is performed based on the specific variation pattern P4 selected when the jump-up jackpot game, 2R normal probability variation big hit game, and 2R special probability variation big hit game are determined, the first special figure display H0. And in the variable display H2, the symbol combination of the big hit symbol and the probability variation suggestion is finally displayed. Similarly, when the second variation game is performed based on the specific variation pattern P4, the jackpot symbol and the symbol combination of the probability variation suggestion are finally displayed on the second special symbol display H1 and the variable indicator H2, respectively. It is like that. For example, when the first variation game is played based on the specific variation pattern P4 selected when the 2R normal probability variation big hit game is determined, after the reach effect is performed on the variable display H2, the probability variation by the decoration diagram is performed. At the same time as the suggested symbol combination is displayed, the first special symbol display H0 displays the big hit symbol based on the special symbol.

  In addition, when the first variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P5 for the small hit effect selected when the small hit game is determined, the first special figure display H0 and the variable display H2 respectively. The symbol combination of the small hit symbol and the probability variation suggestion is finally displayed. Similarly, when the second variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P5 for the small hit effect selected when the small hit game is determined, the second special figure display H1 and the variable display H2 respectively. Finally, a small hit symbol and a symbol combination that suggests a probability change are finally displayed. For example, when the first variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P5 for the small hit effect, after the reach effect is performed on the variable display H2, the symbol combination suggesting the probability change by the decorative drawing is displayed at the same time. In the first special figure display H0, a small hit symbol according to the special figure is displayed.

  Further, when the first variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the outlier reach production, the first special figure display device H0 and the variable display device H2 respectively have a dislocation symbol and a disparity symbol (outlier reach). The combination is finally displayed. Similarly, when the second variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect, the second special figure display device H1 and the variable display device H2 each have a dislocation symbol and a disengagement (outlier reach). The symbol combination is finally displayed. For example, when the first variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect, after the reach effect is performed with the variable display H2, the symbol combination of the outliers according to the decorative drawing is displayed. At the same time, the first special figure display H0 displays the off-line symbols according to the special figure.

  Then, when the first variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P9 to P14 for the offending effect, after the normal variation on the first special figure display H0 and the variable display H2, the combination of the deviation symbol and the deviation symbol respectively. Is finally displayed. When the second variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P9 to P14 for the offending effect, the second special symbol display device H1 and the variable display device H2 each have the final symbol combination and the symbol combination of the dislocation after the normal variation. The pattern is displayed automatically. For example, when the first variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P9 to P14 for the offending effect, the normal variation is performed after the symbol variation game is started, and the symbol combination of the deviation based on the decoration is displayed on the variable display H2. At the same time, the first special figure display H0 is configured to display the off symbol according to the special figure.

  Note that, when a reach effect is performed in a symbol variation game, the longer the rendering time specified by the variation pattern is, the higher the jackpot reliability is set. That is, the main CPU 30a determines that the provision of the 15R special probability variable big hit game, the step-up big hit game, the 15R normal probability variable big hit game, the 15R probability variable secret big hit game, or the 15R normal non-probable big hit game is longer than the variation pattern with a short presentation time. Even easier to determine long fluctuation patterns. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative and the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern that is shorter than a variation pattern with a long presentation time. Therefore, the main CPU 30a is more likely to determine a variation pattern having a longer variation time (in the order of P1 <P2 <P3 in this embodiment) among the normal variation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect. On the other hand, the main CPU 30a is less likely to determine a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time among the normal fluctuation patterns P6 to P8 for outlier reach production (in this embodiment, the order of P6 <P7 <P8).

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 1549 integers from 0 to 1548) that the random number for the hit determination can take. Note that the number of jackpot determination values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (40 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination value in the normal state. Is set to be larger than the number (four in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a hit determination random number used when determining the big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the random number for winning determination is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27, and the first variation game and the second It is commonly used in fluctuating games. That is, the hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 25 is the same as the hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27 belongs to. The jackpot determination value is also commonly used in the first variable game and the second variable game. That is, the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination value based on the first special figure start reserved memory number is the same as the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold memory number.

  In addition, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery for determining whether or not a small hit is made, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 1549 different integers from 0 to 1548) that can be taken by random numbers for hit determination. Note that the small hit determination value is the first variation game and the second variation game (by the value of the special symbol variation processing flag indicating which of the first variation game and the second variation game is performed). The number is different. Specifically, the number of small hit determination values when the first variable game is played (12 in this embodiment) is the number of small hit determination values when the second variable game is played (this execution) More than 6) in the form. Note that the random number for hit determination is used as it is in the big hit determination. Further, the value of the small hit determination value does not differ depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given (the same value is determined).

  The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. In each special figure, this special figure distribution random number is distributed by a predetermined number (one in this embodiment), and the main CPU 30a acquires it when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the special distribution random number. The special CPU distribution random number is set so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (in the present embodiment, all 100 kinds of integers from “0” to “99”) at predetermined intervals. The value is updated by adding 1 to the value (every 4 ms). Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated values in the RAM 30c as special figure distribution random number values, and sequentially updates the special figure distribution random number values by rewriting the already stored special figure distribution random number values. It is supposed to be. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random number is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27. Commonly used in two fluctuation games. That is, the special distribution random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 25 is the special distribution random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27. Is the same.

  Note that the jackpot symbol determined by which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed is one of the symbols A to D and F to H (in the case of the second variation game, the symbol Which group is classified into a to e and h). Specifically, [0] indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag indicating that either the first variation game or the second variation game is to be executed. If it is, it is classified into any group of symbols A to D and F to H. For this reason, in the case of a big hit in the first variation game, a symbol classified as symbol A as a jackpot symbol is displayed with a probability of 10/100, and a symbol classified as symbol B is displayed with a probability of 2/100. The symbol classified as symbol C is displayed with a probability of 3/100, and the symbol classified as symbol D is displayed with a probability of 18/100. In addition, a symbol classified as symbol F as a jackpot symbol is displayed with a probability of 10/100, a symbol classified as symbol G is displayed with a probability of 32/100, and a symbol classified as symbol H is 25/100. Will be displayed with the probability of.

  Further, when [1] indicating that the second variation game is performed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the special symbol variation processing flag is classified into any one of the symbols a to e and h. . For this reason, in the case of a big hit in the second variable game, a symbol classified as symbol a as a jackpot symbol is displayed with a probability of 40/100, and a symbol classified as symbol b is displayed with a probability of 7/100. The symbol classified as symbol c is displayed with a probability of 13/100, and the symbol classified as symbol d is displayed with a probability of 12/100. In addition, a symbol classified as symbol e as a jackpot symbol is displayed with a probability of 3/100, and a symbol classified as symbol h is displayed with a probability of 25/100. On the other hand, at the time of determining the small hit (when the big hit determination is negative and the small hit determination is affirmative), a symbol is determined from among the ten types of small hits, and when the loss is determined (at the big hit determination and When the small hit determination is negative), a symbol is determined from one type of missing symbol. The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. For example, the RAM 30c stores a small hit design random number used when determining the type of the special figure that becomes the small hit symbol when determining the small hit. In addition, the RAM 30c stores a random number for assigning a common figure used for determining a type of a common figure that will be a winning symbol when the ordinary game is won.

  The ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the normal hit, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the normal hit determination random number (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250). Note that the number of normal hit determination values varies depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given, and the number of normal hit determination values when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned (this embodiment) 240) is set to be larger than the number of normal hit determination values in the normal state (30 in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a random number for normal hit determination used at the time of normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the operating gate 23.

  The RAM 30c is connected to the backup power source of the power supply board 42, and when the power source voltage V1 (power source) is cut off (at the time of dropping to the voltage V), the power source voltage VB (for example, supplied from the backup power source) Various control information can be stored and held based on DC5V). This makes it possible to back up the gaming state (game content) when the power is shut off.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a reset input circuit (delay means) 30d. The reset input circuit 30d is connected to the reset signal circuit 45 of the power supply substrate 42, and receives the reset signal Re output from the reset signal circuit 45. The reset input circuit 30d outputs the input reset signal Re to the main CPU 30a side. At this time, the reset input circuit 30d is connected to the main CPU 30a for a time T100 + T200 obtained by adding a predetermined delay time T200 to the time T100 in which the input state of the reset signal Re from the reset signal circuit 45 continues to be in the high level state. The output state of the reset signal Re is set to a high level state. The reset input circuit 30d changes the output state of the reset signal Re from the high level state to the low level state after the elapse of time T100 + T200. When the reset signal Re transitions from the high level state to the low level state, the main CPU 30a starts to start. That is, the main CPU 30a is restricted from performing an operation (control process) while the signal level of the reset signal is in a high level state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the reset signal Re becomes the activation instruction signal.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a. A ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. When the general CPU 31a inputs various control commands, the general CPU 31a executes various controls based on the general control program.

  The overall control board 31 is provided with a reset input circuit 31d. The reset input circuit 31d is connected to the reset signal circuit 45 of the power supply substrate 42, and receives the reset signal Re output from the reset signal circuit 45. The reset input circuit 31d is connected to the overall CPU 31a. When the reset signal Re is input, the reset input circuit 31d continuously outputs the reset signal Re to the overall CPU 31a for a predetermined time T100. The overall CPU 31a is restricted from executing an operation (control process) while the signal level of the reset signal Re is in a high level state, and starts to be activated when the signal level is in a low level state. In the present embodiment, the output time T100 of the reset signal Re in the reset input circuit 31d is set to be shorter than the output time of the reset signal Re in the reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30 (output time T100 + delay time T200). Has been. For this reason, the overall CPU 31a starts starting earlier than the main CPU 30a. Then, the general CPU 31a of the general control board 31 performs initial setting when starting. In this initial setting, the overall CPU 31a performs processing such as initialization of the contents stored in the RAM 31c.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a. A ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The display control board 32 is provided with a reset input circuit 32d. The reset input circuit 32d is connected to the reset signal circuit 45 of the power supply substrate 42, and receives the reset signal Re output from the reset signal circuit 45. The reset input circuit 32d is connected to the sub CPU 32a. When the reset signal Re is input, the reset input circuit 32d continuously outputs the reset signal Re to the sub CPU 32a for a predetermined time T100. The sub CPU 32a is restricted from performing an operation (control process) while the signal level of the reset signal Re is in a high level state, and starts to be activated when the signal level is in a low level state. In the present embodiment, the output time T100 of the reset signal Re in the reset input circuit 32d is set to be shorter than the output time of the reset signal Re in the reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30 (output time T100 + delay time T200). Has been. For this reason, the overall CPU 31a starts starting earlier than the main CPU 30a. Then, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 performs initial setting when starting. In this initial setting, the sub CPU 32a performs processing such as initialization of the contents stored in the RAM 32c.

Next, various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determination process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described.
First, processing based on the power-off processing program will be described. When the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a) receives the power-off signal S from the power-off monitoring circuit 44, the main control board 30 executes the backup process based on the power-off processing program. That is, the main CPU 30a executes the power-off processing program when the power-off signal S is input, and does not execute the power-off processing program when the power-off signal S is not input (does not execute backup processing). In the backup process, the main CPU 30a stores and holds control information such as a register and a stack pointer in the RAM 30c in addition to various control information such as the value of the big hit determination random number stored and held in the RAM 30c. Specifically, the main CPU 30a stores a special symbol as a final stop symbol corresponding to the display result of the first variable game and a special symbol as a final stop symbol corresponding to the display result of the second variable game in the RAM 30c. To do. Further, the main CPU 30a stores, in the RAM 30c, a system flag indicating a gaming state and a special symbol variation processing flag value indicating which one of the first variation game and the second variation game is being executed. . The system flag is set to “0” when the symbol variation game or waiting for winning is set, “1” is set when the big hit game is being played, and “2” when the small hit game is being played. "Is set. The special symbol variation processing flag is set to “1” if the first variation game is being executed, and is set to “2” if the second variation game is being executed. If none of the two fluctuating games is being executed, “0” is set. The special symbol variation processing flag is set to “0” at the end of the symbol variation game. Therefore, the main CPU 30a, based on the system flag and the special symbol variation processing flag, determines the state of the first variation game (whether or not the game is in progress and whether or not the big hit game based on the first variation game is given). ) Can be recognized. Further, the main CPU 30a determines the state of the second floating game (whether or not a game is being played and whether or not a big hit game based on the second floating game is given based on the system flag and the special symbol variation processing flag. ) Can be recognized. Therefore, the system flag and the special symbol variation processing flag of the present embodiment are the first state flag. Further, the system flag and the special symbol variation processing flag become the second state flag. The RAM 30c of the main control board 30 serves as state storage means for storing the result of the first variation game, the result of the second variation game, the first state flag, and the second state flag.

  The main CPU 30a calculates and stores the checksum of the RAM 30c. Further, the main CPU 30a sets a backup flag (a flag for determining whether or not the control information stored in the RAM 30c is correct when the power is turned on) in the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a prohibits access to the RAM 30c and waits until the reset signal Re output from the reset input circuit 30d (reset signal circuit 45) is input (becomes a high level state). When the reset signal Re is input, the operation of the main CPU 30a is restricted. After the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply (capacitor) of the power supply board 42 to the RAM 30c, and the storage contents of the RAM 30c at the time of the power interruption are held as backup data.

Next, main processing at power-on based on the main control program will be described.
The reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30 receives the reset signal Re output from the reset signal circuit 45 with the start of power supply, and continuously outputs the reset signal Re to the main CPU 30a for a predetermined regulation time. Yes (maintains a high level state). When the output of the reset signal Re from the reset input circuit 30d is stopped (transitioned to the low level state) and the input of the reset signal Re to the main CPU 30a is stopped (transitioned to the low level state), the main CPU 30a is activated. Then, main processing (see FIG. 9) based on the main control program is executed.

  Based on the main control program, the main CPU 30a first prohibits interruption of the timer interrupt processing (step MA1), permits access to the CPU built-in RAM (step MA2), and further initializes the CPU peripheral devices and the watchdog timer. Settings are made (steps MA3 and MA4), and various settings required when the power is turned on. Next, the main CPU 30a checks whether or not the RAM clear switch 46 is turned on (step MA5). That is, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not an initialization instruction signal for instructing deletion of various control information stored in the RAM 30c (such as the value of a random number for jackpot determination, a backup flag) is input. The main CPU 30a confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch 46 is turned on only when the power is turned on.

  If the determination result in step MA5 is negative, the main CPU 30a checks the backup flag set in the RAM 30c when the pachinko machine 10 is powered off, and determines whether the backup flag is normal (step MA6). That is, it is determined whether backup processing is normally performed. The main CPU 30a proceeds to step MA7 when the determination result of step MA6 is affirmative, and proceeds to step MA16 when the determination result of step MA6 is negative.

  The main CPU 30a that has shifted to step MA7 calculates the checksum of the RAM 30c, and subsequently determines whether or not the checksum calculated in step MA7 matches the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (step MA8). As described above, by the processing of step MA6 and step MA8, the main CPU 30a stores and holds whether or not there is control information (stored contents) stored and held in the RAM 30c, and if there is control information stored and held. It is determined whether the control information is abnormal. If these determination results are affirmative, that is, if the control information stored in the RAM 30c is abnormal, the main CPU 30a proceeds to step MA16 and initializes the RAM 30c.

  In addition, when the determination result of step MA6 or step MA8 is negative, the stored content may be stored due to noise or the like when the power-off process program is executed at the time of power-off but the backup process is not performed normally or after the backup process. An abnormality may have occurred. In such a case, the backup flag or checksum indicates an abnormality (abnormal value). Further, when the main CPU 30a inputs the reset signal Re and executes the main control program from the beginning when the power is not cut off (without inputting the power-off signal S) (that is, when the main CPU 30a is restarted). ) In this case, the backup flag is not set because the backup process is not executed. The cause of the restart of the main CPU 30a is a malfunction of the reset signal circuit 45 of the power supply board 42 or a similar signal (hereinafter referred to as “illegal reset signal Re1”) that performs the same function (role) as the reset signal Re. It is conceivable that it was output from an illegally attached board. Therefore, in this embodiment, the unauthorized reset signal Re1 is a start instruction signal.

  Returning to the description of the main control program, the main CPU 30a proceeds to step MA9 if the determination result in step MA8 is affirmative, and proceeds to step MA16 if the determination result in step MA8 is negative. When the determination result of step MA5 is affirmative, the determination result of step MA6 is negative, or the determination result of step MA8 is negative, the main CPU 30a erases the backup data stored in the RAM 30c and based on the initial value, the pachinko machine 10 is started (processing after step MA16). On the other hand, when the determination result at step MA8 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a activates the pachinko machine 10 based on the set value of the backup data (processing after step MA9).

  If the determination result in step MA8 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a performs processing at the time of power recovery after step MA9 because the RAM clear switch 46 is not turned on and backup is performed normally. In step MA9, the main CPU 30a restores the stack pointer before the power is turned off. Next, the main CPU 30a transmits a return command for returning to the gaming state (including the probability variation state and the variation time reduction state) when the power is turned off to the overall control board 31 (step MA10). With this return command, the overall control board 31 is notified of the gaming state when the power is turned off. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a power-on power recovery designation command for displaying an initial symbol at the time of power recovery.

  In addition, the main CPU 30a determines the current gaming state (specifically, which of the first variation game and the second variation game is being performed based on the system flag and the special symbol variation processing flag backed up in the RAM 30c. A state notification command for notifying whether or not the game is a symbol variation game and whether or not a big hit game is being played is output.

  As the state notification command of this embodiment, a special symbol 1 changing command indicating that the first variable game is being executed and a special symbol 2 changing command indicating that the second variable game is being provided are provided. . In addition, as the status notification command of the present embodiment, a special symbol 1 big hit game command indicating that the big hit game is being awarded in the first variable game, and the second fluctuation game, A special symbol 2 big hit game in-game command indicating that the big hit game is being awarded and the big hit game is being given is provided. In addition, as a status notification command of the present embodiment, a special symbol 1 small hit game command indicating that a small hit game is being given in the first floating game and a small hit game is being given, A special symbol 2 small hit game in-game command indicating that a small hit game is being awarded in the second variable game is provided. The main CPU 30a outputs a state notification command according to the gaming state.

  The special symbol 1 changing command, the special symbol 1 big hit game command, and the special symbol 1 small hit game command of the present embodiment are the second state designation commands. Also, the special symbol 2 changing command, the special symbol 2 big hit game command, and the special symbol 2 small hit game command of the present embodiment are the first state designation commands.

  The main CPU 30a also sends a first symbol notification command for notifying a special symbol as a final stop symbol corresponding to the display result of the first variable game backed up in the RAM 30c, and a final stop corresponding to the display result of the second variable game. A second symbol notification command for notifying a special symbol as a symbol is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a sets an interrupt interval timer (for example, 4 ms) (step MA11), and restores the register before power-off (step MA12). Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not an interrupt is permitted before the power is turned off (step MA13). The main CPU 30a sets an interrupt permission if the determination result in step MA13 is affirmative (step MA14), and if the determination result is negative, the main CPU 30a shifts to step MA15 without permitting an interrupt and permits the interrupt. / Return non-permission (prohibition) to the state before power off. Then, the main CPU 30a sets an address before power-off at step MA15, and returns to the set address.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 30a having shifted to step MA16 performs initialization processing of the RAM 30c. This process is performed when the power is turned on for the first time after shipment, when the RAM clear switch 46 is turned on, and when the backup is abnormal. In step MA16, the main CPU 30a clears all the RAM 30c. That is, the entire storage area of the RAM 30c is cleared to 0 (zero). As a result of the processing in step MA16, “0 (zero)” is set as the initial value for the value of the big hit determination random number. Next, the main CPU 30a sets 8000H in the stack pointer (initializes the stack pointer) (step MA17) and sets an initial value in the RAM 30c (step MA18). Further, the main CPU 30a outputs various control signals based on the initialization of the RAM 30c to the overall control board 31 (step MA19). In the process of step MA19, the main CPU 30a outputs, for example, a control command (an initial power-on designation command) for displaying an initial symbol on the overall control board 31. The processes in steps MA16 to MA18 are initialization processes.

  Next, the main CPU 30a sets an interrupt interval timer (for example, 4 ms) (step MA20). Then, the main CPU 30a sets the interrupt to be prohibited at step MA21, executes the waiting time random number update process at step MA22, and sets the interrupt to be enabled at step MA23.

  Note that the waiting time random number update process is a process for updating the random number value during the waiting time until the next interrupt time elapses after the timer interrupt process is executed. The variation time varies depending on the end point. That is, for example, when the timer interrupt process ends early, such as when no game is being played, the processing time of the waiting time random number update process becomes longer, and the amount of processing is large, such as at the start of the symbol variation game. If necessary, the processing time of the standby time random number update process is shortened. In this waiting time random number update process, random numbers such as jackpot symbol initial value random numbers used to determine the initial value of jackpot symbol random numbers are updated. After the end of step MA22, the main CPU 30a ends the main process, and subsequently executes a timer interrupt process at predetermined intervals. In this timer interruption process, the main CPU 30a updates the jackpot determination random number and executes a process related to the game.

Next, the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.
The timer interrupt process is a process that is repeatedly executed every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms) after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started, and processes related to various games are executed by the timer interrupt process.

  When executing the timer interrupt process, the main CPU 30a first clears the watchdog timer (step MB1). Next, the main CPU 30a reads input states of signals from various sensors (step MB2). Then, the main CPU 30a stores the read input state for each sensor (step MB3). Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a winning detection signal is input from a winning detection sensor of a winning opening among various sensors (step MB4). If the determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 30a outputs a prize ball payout instruction command to a payout control board (not shown) (step MB5). When the payout control board inputs the prize ball payout instruction command, the payout control board controls the ball payout device so as to pay out the prize ball based on the prize ball payout instruction command.

  When the determination result of step MB4 is negative and when the process of step MB5 is completed, the main CPU 30a executes various game-related processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process related to the symbol variation game (step MB6). In the process of step MB6, the main CPU 30a executes various game-related processes such as jackpot determination, determination of a final stop symbol to be finally displayed, determination of a variation pattern, and provision of a jackpot game state.

  And main CPU30a will perform a random number update process, after complete | finishing the process of step MB6 (step MB7). In this random number update process, the main CPU 30a updates at least the jackpot determination random number. When the process of step MB8 ends, the main CPU 30a executes the standby process shown in FIG. 11 (step MB8), and ends the timer interrupt process.

  Then, when executing the standby process shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 30a first sets an interruption to be prohibited (step MC1) and executes a standby time random number update process (step MC2). This standby time random number update process is the same process as the process in step MA21 described above. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a sets the interruption to be permitted (step MC3). Then, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the watchdog timer was cleared (step MC4). When the determination result is negative, the main CPU 30a returns to the process of step MC1 again and repeatedly executes steps MC1 to MC4. On the other hand, if the determination result of step MC4 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a ends the standby process and ends the timer interrupt process. Accordingly, the main CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a command output means for outputting the first symbol notification command and the second symbol notification command. The main CPU 30a serves as backup means for performing backup processing.

Next, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 25 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a first detection signal output when the first start port sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S5. When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the first special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S2). If the determination result of step S2 is negative (first special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step 5.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (first special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main CPU 30a increments the first special figure start reserved memory number by 1 (1), and the first special figure start reserved memory number. Is rewritten (step S3). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the special figure distribution random number, and the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and stores the values in the first special figure start pending storage. A predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the number is set (step S4).

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 (step S5). That is, in step S5, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start port sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S5 is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of step S5 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S6). If the determination result of step S6 is negative (second special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result of step S6 is affirmative (second special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main CPU 30a increments the second special figure start reserved memory number by 1 (one addition), and the second special figure start reserved memory number. Is rewritten (step S7). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the special figure distribution random number, and the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and stores the values in the second special figure start pending storage. A predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the number is set (step S8). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS. The main CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol (special drawing and decoration drawing) is being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the big hit game (or the small hit game) is being executed (step S11). When the main CPU 30a executes the process of step S11, the system flag indicating the gaming state and the special symbol variation processing flag indicating which variation game of the first variation game and the second variation game is being executed. Based on this value, it is determined whether or not the symbol (special drawing and decorative drawing) is being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the big hit game (or the small hit game) is in progress.

  The system flag is set to “0” when the symbol variation game or waiting for winning is set, “1” is set when the big hit game is being played, and “2” when the small hit game is being played. "Is set. The special symbol variation processing flag is set to “1” if the first variation game is being executed, and is set to “2” if the second variation game is being executed. If none of the two fluctuating games is being executed, “0” is set. For this reason, the main CPU 30a first determines whether or not “1” or “2” is set in the value of the system flag. If “1” or “2” is set, the special symbol starts. Do not execute processing. When the value of the system flag is “0”, the main CPU 30a negates the determination result of step S11 if “1” or “2” is set in the special symbol variation processing flag. . On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol variation processing flag is “0”, the main CPU 30a affirms the determination result of step S11. The special symbol variation processing flag is set to “0” at the end of the symbol variation game.

  When the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main CPU 30a reads the second special figure start reserved memory number (step S12), and determines whether the second special figure start reserved memory number is greater than "0". (Step S13).

  When the determination result of step S13 is negative (when the second special figure start hold memory number = 0), the main CPU 30a reads the first special figure start hold memory number (step S14), and the first special figure start hold memory is stored. It is determined whether or not the number is larger than “0” (step S15). When the determination result of step S15 is negative (when the first special figure start hold storage number = 0), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect has already been output (step S15). S16). If this determination result is negative (when no demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a outputs a demonstration designation command (step S17). Then, the special symbol start process ends. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S16 is affirmative (when the demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S15 is affirmative (if the first special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main CPU 30a sets the first symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c to the first variation. A value [1] indicating that the game is to be executed is set (step S18). Next, the main CPU 30a subtracts "-1" from the number of the first special figure start hold memory number (-1) (step S19), and is associated with the first special figure start hold memory number for a predetermined amount in the RAM 30c. The values of the hit determination random number, special figure distribution random number, and small hit symbol distribution random number stored in the storage area are acquired (step S20).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). (Step S21). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 4/1549. When the probability change state (when the probability is high), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (big hit probability) is 40/1549.

  When the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to the big hit flag so as to indicate that the first variable game is a big hit change (step S22). The jackpot flag is set to “1” from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the jackpot game, and then set to “0”. Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 from among the jackpot symbols based on the special symbol based on the acquired special symbol distribution random value (step S23). .

    Note that the special bonus jackpot symbol displayed on the first special symbol display H0 is classified into one of symbols A to D and F to H. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), when displayed on the first special figure display H0, the special figure jackpot symbol corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “0” to “9” is Special jackpot symbols classified as special figure A and corresponding to special figure distributed random numbers “10” to “11” are classified as special figure B and correspond to special figure distributed random numbers “12” to “14”. The special bonus jackpot symbol is classified as special figure C. Further, when displayed on the first special figure display H0, the big hit symbols of the special figure corresponding to the special figure distributed random numbers “15” to “32” are classified into the special figure D, and the special figure distributed random number “ The special bonus jackpot symbol corresponding to “33” to “42” is classified as special symbol F, and the special bonus jackpot symbol corresponding to the special symbol distribution random numbers “43” to “74” is classified as the special symbol G. Is done. When displayed on the first special figure display H0, the big hit symbol of the special figure corresponding to the special figure distributed random numbers “75” to “99” is classified into the special figure H. Thereby, in step S23, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as the symbol A as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 10/100. Similarly, since the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol B with a probability of 2/100 and is classified as symbol C in step S23. The symbol to be classified as symbol D is determined with a probability of 18/100. Similarly, since the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as the symbol F with a probability of 10/100 and is classified as the symbol G in step S23. The symbol that is classified into the symbol H is determined with a probability of 25/100.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern for jackpot effect corresponding to the identified jackpot game (step S24). Specifically, when the determined final stop symbol is classified into symbols A, C, D, and H, the main CPU 30a determines the normal variation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect. On the other hand, when the determined final stop symbol is classified into symbols B, F, and G, the main CPU 30a determines the specific variation pattern P4 for the big hit effect.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step). S25). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special figure display H0 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the first special symbol display H0 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S21 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b. Determination is made and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S26). In the present embodiment, the small hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the game is the first variation game (whether or not [0] is set in the special symbol variation processing flag). Yes. Specifically, in the case of the first floating game, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (small hit probability) is 12/1549, and the small hit determination in the case of the second variable game. Is higher than the probability (6/1549 in this embodiment) that the determination result is affirmative.

  If the determination result in step S26 is affirmative (in the case of a small hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] in the small hit flag to indicate that the first variable game is a small hit variation (step S27). ). The small hit flag is set to “1” from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the small hit game, and then set to “0”. Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 from among the small hit symbols (symbol I) based on the special symbol based on the acquired small bonus symbol allocation random number. (Step S28). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern P5 for a small hit effect corresponding to the small hit game (step S29). After determining the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S25 and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing as described above. The various processes related to the fluctuating game are executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of the display device H0 are controlled. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S26 is negative (not a small hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination that determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S30). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the RAM 30c during the process of step S30 matches the reach determination value. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240) that can be taken by random numbers for reach determination. Yes. Further, the reach determination value is different depending on the gaming state, the first special figure holding memory number, and the special symbol variation processing flag value.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), when the special symbol variation processing flag is “0” and the entrance rate improvement state is not given (regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state), When the number of one special figure hold memory is “0” “1”, the main CPU 30a affirmatively determines the reach determination with a probability of 34/241. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is “0” and the entrance rate improvement state is not given (regardless of the presence or absence of the probable variation state), the main CPU 30a sets the first special figure reservation storage number. If “2”, the reach determination is affirmative with a probability of 17/241. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is “0” and the entrance rate improvement state is not given (regardless of the presence or absence of the probable variation state), the main CPU 30a sets the first special figure reservation storage number. In the case of “3”, the reach determination is affirmed with a probability of 5/241. As described above, the greater the number of first special figure hold storage numbers, that is, the more first variable games that are held, the lower the winning probability of reach determination. For this reason, the more the number of the first variation game being held, the faster the digestion of the first variation game held. On the other hand, the smaller the number of first special figure hold storage numbers, that is, the fewer the first variable games held, the higher the winning probability of reach determination. For this reason, when the number of the first special figure holding storage number is small, it is possible to increase the probability of executing the reach effect and lengthen the fluctuation time so that the first fluctuation game is not interrupted.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol variation processing flag is “0” and the entrance rate improvement state is given, the main CPU 30a, regardless of the winning probability of the jackpot determination and the number of first special figure hold memory, Affirmative determination of reach determination with a probability of 10/241. As a result, when the entry rate improvement state that makes it easy for the second variation game to be performed is given, it is possible to suppress the execution of the useless reach reach effect and quickly execute the first variation game that is put on hold. it can.

  If the determination result in step S30 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display H0 (step S31). . Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect (step S32). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S25, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S30 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display H0 (step S33). ). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns P9 to P14 for the offending effect (step S34). At this time, the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 30a differs depending on the number of reserved memories and the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state.

  Specifically, when the value of the special symbol variation processing flag is “0” and the entry rate improvement state is not given, the main CPU 30a sets the first special figure reservation storage number to “0” “1”. ”, A variation pattern P12 for a transition effect having a variation time of 12 seconds or a variation pattern P14 for a transition effect having a variation time of 24 seconds is determined. Similarly, when the value of the special symbol variation processing flag is “0” and the entry rate improvement state is not given, the main CPU 30a determines that the first special figure reservation storage number is “2”. A variation pattern P11 for a deviation effect having a variation time of 7 seconds is determined, and when the first special figure holding storage number is “3”, a variation pattern P10 for a variation effect having a variation time of 4 seconds is determined. As described above, the variation pattern having a shorter variation time is determined as the number of the first variation games held is larger. For this reason, the more the number of the first variation game being held, the more the first variation game being held can be executed more quickly. On the other hand, the smaller the first variation game held, the longer the variation pattern is determined. For this reason, when the number of first special figure holding storage numbers is small, it is possible to lengthen the fluctuation time, earn time for the game ball to win, and prevent the symbol fluctuation game from being interrupted.

  On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol variation processing flag is “0” and the entrance rate improvement state is given, the main CPU 30a has a variation pattern P13 with a variation time of 15 seconds, a variation pattern P11 with a variation of 7 seconds, A variation pattern for the off-stage effect is determined from the variation pattern P9 of 3 seconds. The main CPU 30a selects the fluctuation pattern P13 of 15 seconds with a high probability when the value of the special symbol fluctuation processing flag is “0” and the entrance rate improvement state is given. . As a result, when a state in which the second rate change game is likely to be performed is provided, the time required for winning the game ball at the second start winning opening 27 is increased by increasing the time for change. ing.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S25, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S13 is affirmative (when the second special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main CPU 30a changes the special symbol variation stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c as shown in FIG. A value [2] indicating that the second variation game is to be executed is set in the processing flag (step S35). Next, the main CPU 30a subtracts "-1" from the number of the second special figure start reserved memory number (-1) (step S36), and is associated with the second special figure start reserved memory number in the RAM 30c. The values of the hit determination random number, special figure distribution random number, and small hit symbol distribution random number stored in the storage area are acquired (step S37).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). (Step S38). In the present embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 4/1549 in the normal state (when the probability is low), and the probability variation state (when the probability is high). The probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 40/1549.

  When the determination result of step S38 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [2] in the big hit flag so as to indicate that the second variable game is a big hit change (step S39). The jackpot flag is set to “2” from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the jackpot game, and then set to “0”. Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be finalized and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 from among the big hit symbols based on the special symbol based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number (step S40). .

  Note that the special bonus jackpot symbol displayed on the second special symbol display H1 is classified into one of symbols a to e and h. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16B, when displayed on the second special figure display H1, special figure distribution random numbers “15” to “27”, “59”, “60”, “ The special bonus jackpot symbol corresponding to “75” to “99” is classified as special figure a. When displayed on the second special figure display H1, the special figure jackpot symbol corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “10” to “11”, “14”, “28” to “31” It is classified in FIG. When displayed on the second special figure display H1, special figure big numbers corresponding to special figure distribution random numbers “6” to “9”, “43” to “47”, “55” to “58” The symbol is classified as special figure c. In addition, when displayed on the second special figure display H1, the special figure jackpot symbol corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “32” to “39”, “48” to “50”, “54” The jackpot symbol of the special figure classified in FIG. D and corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “51” to “53” is classified into the special figure e. When displayed on the second special figure display H1, special figure distribution random numbers “0” to “5”, “12” to “13”, “40” to “42”, “61” to “74”. The special jackpot symbol corresponding to "" is classified as a special figure h.

  As a result, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as the symbol a as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 40/100. Similarly, in step S40, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol b with a probability of 7/100, determines the symbol classified as symbol c with a probability of 13/100, and is classified as symbol d. Is determined with a probability of 12/100. Further, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as the symbol e with a probability of 3/100, and determines a symbol classified as the symbol h with a probability of 25/100. As described above, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the jackpot symbols to which the probability variation state is given are different types.

  After the processing of step S40, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the jackpot effect corresponding to the identified jackpot game (step S41). Specifically, the main CPU 30a determines that the determined final stop symbol is classified into symbols a, c, d, e, and h (ie, 15R special probability variable big hit game, step-up big hit game, 15R normal probability variable big hit game. , 15R probability change secret big hit game, 15R normal non-probability change big hit game) is determined from the normal variation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect. On the other hand, when the determined final stop symbol is classified as symbol b (that is, when the jump-up jackpot game is determined), the main CPU 30a determines the specific variation pattern P4 for the jackpot effect.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the second variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step). S42). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the second special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S38 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b. Determination is made to determine a small hit (lottery lottery) (step S43). In the present embodiment, in the case of the second variation game, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (small hit probability) is 6/1549, and the small variation in the case of the first variation game. It is lower than the hit probability (12/1549).

  When the determination result in step S43 is affirmative (in the case of a small hit), the main CPU 30a sets [2] in the small hit flag so as to indicate that the second variable game is a small hit variation (step S44). ). The small hit flag is set to “2” from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the small hit game, and then set to “0”. Then, the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 from the small bonus symbols (symbol i) based on the acquired special hit symbol distribution random number. Determine (step S45). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern P5 for a small hit effect corresponding to the small hit game (step S46).

  After determining the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S42, and outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), as described above. The various processes related to the fluctuating game are executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays a second final symbol display so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. The display content of H1 is controlled. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S43 is negative (not a small hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination that determines whether or not to execute a reach effect (step S47). Note that the reach determination value varies depending on the gaming state, the number of reserved memories, and the value of the special symbol variation processing flag. As shown in FIG. 17B, when the special symbol variation processing flag is “1” and the entrance rate improvement state is not given (regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state), the main CPU 30a Affirmative determination of reach determination with probability of 241. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation processing flag is “1” and the entrance rate improvement state is assigned, the main CPU 30a is assigned the probability variation state (the winning probability of the big hit determination is high probability). ), The reach determination is positively determined with a probability of 7/241. Further, the main CPU 30a, when the special symbol variation processing flag is “1” and the entrance rate improvement state is given, and the probability variation state is not given (the winning probability of the big hit determination is low probability) ), The reach determination is affirmed with a probability of 9/241.

  If the determination result in step S47 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 (step S48). . Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect (step S49). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S42, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S47 is negative (when reach determination is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off-line symbol as the final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 (step S50). ). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns P9 to P14 for the offending effect (step S51). At this time, the determined variation pattern for the offending effect differs depending on the number of reserved memories and the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state.

  Specifically, when the value of the special symbol variation processing flag is “1” and the entry rate improvement state is not given, the main CPU 30a sets the second special figure reservation storage number to “0” “1”. ”, A variation pattern P12 for a transition effect having a variation time of 12 seconds or a variation pattern P14 for a transition effect having a variation time of 24 seconds is determined. Similarly, when the value of the special symbol variation processing flag is “1” and the entry rate improvement state is not given, the main CPU 30a determines that the second special figure reservation storage number is “2”. A variation pattern P11 for a deviation effect having a variation time of 7 seconds is determined, and when the second special figure holding storage number is “3”, a variation pattern P10 for a variation effect having a variation time of 4 seconds is determined. As described above, the variation pattern having a shorter variation time is determined as the number of the second variation games held is larger. For this reason, the more the second variation game being held, the faster the second variation game being held can be executed. On the other hand, the smaller the second variation game held, the longer the variation pattern is determined. For this reason, when the number of second special figure holding storage numbers is small, it is possible to lengthen the fluctuation time, earn time for the game ball to win, and prevent the symbol fluctuation game from being interrupted.

  On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol variation processing flag is “1” and the entrance rate improvement state is given, the main CPU 30a has a variation pattern P13 with a variation time of 15 seconds, a variation pattern P11 with a variation of 7 seconds, A variation pattern for the off-stage effect is determined from the variation pattern P9 of 3 seconds. The main CPU 30a selects the 3-second variation pattern P9 with a high probability when the value of the special symbol variation processing flag is “1” and the entrance rate improvement state is given. . As a result, when the entry rate improvement state that facilitates the second variation game is given, the variation time is shortened and the second variation game that is put on hold is executed as soon as possible. Yes.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S42, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  By executing such a special symbol start process, when both the first special figure start reserved memory number and the second special figure start reserved memory number are stored, the main CPU 30a performs the second variable game. Is executed preferentially. The second start winning opening 27 has the open / close blade 26 open to facilitate the winning of the game ball when the improved winning rate is given, and as a result, the improved winning rate is given. In the probability variation state or the short time state, the second variation game is easily executed continuously. And if the second variation game is a big hit, the ratio of whether or not the probability variation state is given is not different from that of the first variation game, but when the probability variation state is given, the 15 round big hit game is The ratio of whether or not it is granted is different. In other words, when the distribution of the special figure distribution random numbers is different and the second variable game is a big hit, all the 15 round big hit games are awarded. For this reason, a 15-round jackpot game that can be expected to acquire more game balls than a 2-round jackpot game is a jackpot game with game content advantageous to the player, and the second variable game is a jackpot game. In this case, the probability that the 15-round jackpot game is awarded is higher than that of the first variable game. As described above, in the probability variation state, the second variation game is likely to be continuously executed. When the second variation game is a big hit, 15 rounds of the big variation game are compared with the first variation game. The probability of being granted is high. From this, when the big hits continue in the probability variation state or the short time state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability that the prescribed round number of games becomes 15 rounds is high.

  Also, the main CPU 30a compares the hit determination stored as the second start hold ball as compared with the case where the determination is made based on the hit determination random number stored as the first start hold ball (in the case of the first variation game). When the determination is based on the random number for use (in the case of the second variable game), the probability of affirming the small hit determination is made lower. For this reason, in the situation where the state of increasing the entrance rate is given and the second variable game is likely to be played, the possibility that a small hit game that is not expected to be profitable for the player is reduced. In other words, in the state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, the interest of the game can be improved without causing the player to feel stress. Also, after the symbol variation game is executed, if the big prize opening door 28 is opened for 0.32 seconds, the player after the second variation game is more likely to win the jump-up jackpot than the first variation game. It can be expected that a game has been granted.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a serves as a big hit determination means for determining a big hit. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a symbol determining means for determining a special symbol.
When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit (when [1] is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol And a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a). The control contents executed by the main CPU 30a are as follows: 15R special probability variable hit game, jump up jackpot game, step-up jackpot game, 15R normal probability variable jackpot game, 15R probability variable secret jackpot game, 2R normal probability variable jackpot game, 2R special probability variable jackpot game And 15R normal non-probability variable jackpot game will be described for each jackpot game.

  First, the control when the 15R special probability variable big hit game is awarded will be described. When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (5.5 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round ), A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (5.568 seconds). Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, when the 15R special probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to “1” and indicates that the entry rate improvement state is imparted. Set the operation flag to “1”. When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when “0” is set, the entrance rate improvement state is set. Indicates that it has not been granted.

  Further, the main CPU 30a sets 10000 times as the probability variation state giving number indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the probability variation state is given. Further, the main CPU 30a sets 10000 times as the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given. The number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is applied and the number of times that the probability variation state is imparted are decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed. ) In addition, each flag, the probability variation state giving number of times, and the number of actuations are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, each flag, the probability variation state grant count and the actuation count are cleared ("0" is set) even when a big hit game is awarded.

  In addition, during the 15R special probability variable big hit game, the main CPU 30a is arranged below the first special figure display H0 and controls to turn on the 15R display lamp L1 indicating that the 15 round big hit game is given ( (See FIG. 2). Further, the main CPU 30a sends a big hit game state signal for notifying that a big hit game is given via the external terminal board 40 from the start of the opening effect of the 15R special probability variable big hit game to the end of the ending effect. Output to an external device. The main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designating command for designating a final stop symbol (big hit symbol) every time a round command is output.

Next, control when a jump-up jackpot game is awarded will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.004 seconds). Next, when the opening time elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and at the same time the round game time T4 (max 29. 92 seconds). In this embodiment, the main CPU 30a performs the first round of the jump-up jackpot game, the first round of each of the 15 special probability variable jackpot game, 15R normal probability variable jackpot game, 15R probability variable secret jackpot game, and 15R normal non-probability jackpot game. Performs control with different game content.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), the main CPU 30a uses the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 on the condition that no upper limit number of game balls have entered. , Open up to 3 times. The numbers “1” to “3” in FIG. 18A indicate the number of times of opening. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal to open the large winning opening door 28 of the first large winning opening apparatus 29, and also wins a grand prize to the overall control board 31. An opening command for instructing the number of times of opening of the special winning opening door 28 of the mouth device 29 is output. At the time of the first opening, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command for instructing the number of opening “1 (first)”. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 of the special prize opening device 29 is opened (first opening), and if the opening time T1 (0.32 seconds) has elapsed, 1 A closing signal is output in order to end the opening of the big winning opening door 28 of the second big winning opening apparatus 29. At the same time, the main CPU 30 a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of times of closing of the special prize opening door 28 to the overall control board 31. At the first closing time, the main CPU 30a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of closing times “1 (first time)”.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INa has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as the second opening of the big prize opening door 28, and the number of opening of the big winning opening door 28 to the overall control board 31. The release command instructing “2 (second)” is output. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T1 (0.32 seconds) elapses, the main big prize opening door 28 is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command is output to the overall control board 31 to instruct the number of times the second prize opening door 28 is closed (second closing).

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (second closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INb (2.92 seconds) of the intra-round interval set between the second opening and the third opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INb has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as the third large winning opening door 28 is opened, and the number of times the large winning opening door 28 is opened to the overall control board 31. The release command instructing “3 (first time)” is output. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (third opening), and when the opening time T2 (max 24.36 seconds) has elapsed, the third big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command is output to the overall control board 31 to instruct the number of times the third prize winning door 28 is closed (third closing).

  Note that the main CPU 30a ends the round game when the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize winning door 28 during the round game reaches the upper limit number of balls (specified number). For this reason, even in the jump-up jackpot game, when a maximum number of game balls are entered during the first round game, the main CPU 30a ends the round game at that time. For example, at the time of the third release, if a maximum number of game balls are entered before the opening time T2 has elapsed, the round game is terminated at that time.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that ended the round game of the first round performs control so that each round game from the second round is executed, and then the ending is executed, like the 15R special probability variable big hit game. That is, as shown in FIG. 18A, the main CPU 30a sets the interval time INc (2) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round in order to start the round game of the second round. .0 seconds), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the second round game when the end condition (elapse of the round game time T3 (25 seconds) or the upper limit number of balls entered) is satisfied in the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INc (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDa (5.568 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game and sets “1” to the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Further, the main CPU 30a sets 10000 times as the probability variation state giving frequency and the operation frequency. The main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0]. Further, the main CPU 30a controls to light the 15R display lamp L1 during the jump-up jackpot game. In addition, the main CPU 30a is provided with a jackpot game through the external terminal board 40 from the opening of the jackpot door 28 to the end of the ending effect for the maximum number of rounds of two rounds of the jackpot game (two times). A big hit gaming state signal for notifying that is output to an external device such as the hall computer HC. The main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designating command for designating a final stop symbol (big hit symbol) every time a round command is output.

  Next, control when a step-up jackpot game is awarded will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 19 (a), only the opening timing of the special winning opening door 28 in the eleventh round is shown for convenience of drawing.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (5.5 seconds). Further, the main CPU 30a sends a jackpot game state signal for notifying that a jackpot game has been given via the external terminal board 40 from the start of the opening effect of the step-up jackpot game to the end of the ending effect. Output to the device.

  Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time INc (2.0 of intervals between rounds set between the first round and the second round) Second), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the third to tenth round games.

  Next, when the round game of the 10th round ends, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the 11th round to start the round game of the 11th round, and the round game time shown in FIG. Measurement of T5 (max 35 seconds) is started. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a executes control with a game content different from the eleventh round of the step-up jackpot game and the eleventh round of the other jackpot games.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the main CPU 30a is configured on the condition that the maximum winning opening door 28 of the large winning opening device 29 has not entered the upper limit number of game balls. , Open up to 6 times. The numbers “1” to “6” in FIG. 19A indicate the number of times of opening. The main CPU 30a that starts the eleventh round game first outputs an opening signal to open the grand prize opening door 28 of the first grand prize opening device 29, and also wins a grand prize to the overall control board 31. An opening command for instructing the number of times of opening of the special winning opening door 28 of the mouth device 29 is output. At the time of the first opening, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command for instructing the number of opening “1 (first)”. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 of the special prize opening device 29 is opened (first opening), and if the opening time T6 (0.32 seconds) has elapsed, 1 A closing signal is output in order to end the opening of the big winning opening door 28 of the second big winning opening apparatus 29. At the same time, the main CPU 30 a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of times of closing of the special prize opening door 28 to the overall control board 31. At the first closing time, the main CPU 30a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of closing times “1 (first time)”.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INa has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as the second opening of the big prize opening door 28, and the number of opening of the big winning opening door 28 to the overall control board 31. The release command instructing “2 (second)” is output. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T6 (0.32 seconds) has elapsed, the second big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command is output to the overall control board 31 to instruct the number of times the second prize opening door 28 is closed (second closing). Then, the main CPU 30a opens and closes the grand prize winning door 28 in the same manner up to five times.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (the fifth closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 seconds) of the intra-round interval set between the fifth and sixth opening of the grand prize opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INa elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal to open the sixth prize-winning door 28 and the number of times the prize-winning door 28 is opened to the overall control board 31. The release command instructing “6 (first)” is output. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (the sixth opening), and when the opening time T7 (max 23.4 seconds) has elapsed, the main big prize opening door 28 is reached. In order to finish opening 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command for instructing the overall control board 31 the number of closes of the grand prize winning door 28 (sixth closing) is output.

  Note that the main CPU 30a ends the round game when the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize winning door 28 during the round game reaches the upper limit number of balls (specified number). For this reason, in the step-up jackpot game, the main CPU 30a ends the round game at that time when the upper limit number of game balls are entered during the eleventh round game. For example, at the time of the sixth release, if a maximum number of game balls are entered before the elapse of the release time T7, the round game is terminated at that time.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has finished the round game of the 11th round controls each round game from the 12th round to be executed, and then performs the ending, similarly to the 15R special probability variable big hit game. That is, as shown in FIG. 19A, the main CPU 30a sets the interval time INc (2) of the interval between rounds set between the 11th and 12th rounds in order to start the 12th round game. .0 seconds), a round command corresponding to the 12th round is output. The main CPU 30a ends the round game of the twelfth round when the end condition (elapse of the round game time (25 seconds) or the maximum number of balls entered) is satisfied in the round game of the twelfth round. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the 13th to 15th rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INc (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDa (5.568 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game and sets “1” to the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Further, the main CPU 30a sets 10000 times as the probability variation state giving frequency and the operation frequency. Further, the main CPU 30a controls to light the 15R display lamp L1 during the step-up jackpot game. The main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0]. The main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designating command for designating a final stop symbol (big hit symbol) every time a round command is output.

  Next, a description will be given of control when a 15R normal probability variable big hit game, a 15R probability variable concealment big hit game, and a 15R normal non-probable big hit game are given. Note that the open / close mode of the big winning opening door 28 in the 15R normal probability variable jackpot game, the 15R probability variable concealment big hit game, and the 15R normal non-probability big hit game is the same, and will be described based on FIG. In FIG. 19B, only the opening timing of the grand prize winning door 28 after the 11th round is shown for convenience of drawing.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (5.5 seconds). In addition, the main CPU 30a receives the big hit game via the external terminal board 40 from the start of the opening effect of the 15R normal probability change big hit game, the 15R probability change secret big hit game, and the 15R normal non-changeable big hit game to the end of the ending effect. The jackpot gaming state signal for notifying the player is output to an external device such as the hall computer HC.

  Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time INc (2.0 of intervals between rounds set between the first round and the second round) Second), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the third to tenth round games.

  Next, when the round game of the 10th round is finished, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the 11th round to start the round game of the 11th round, and the round game time T8 (max 0.32 seconds). Starts measurement and outputs an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened with the start of the eleventh round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the eleventh round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 is closed with the end of the eleventh round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the 11th round, in order to start the round game of the 12th round, the interval time INc (2.0) of the interval between rounds set between the 11th round and the 12th round Seconds), a round command corresponding to the 12th round is output. When the end condition is satisfied in the 12th round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the 12th round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the 13th to 15th rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INc (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDa (5.568 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game. The main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0].

  At the same time, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is to be imparted when the 15R normal probability variation big hit game has been imparted, and also imparts the increased entrance rate state. “1” is set in the operation flag indicating that the operation is to be performed. In addition, when the 15R normal probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets the probability variation state provision frequency and the operation frequency to 10,000 times.

  Further, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted when the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game is imparted, and also imparts the improved entrance rate state. “1” is set to the operation flag shown. Further, when the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets the probability variation state grant count to 10,000 times and sets the operation count to 100 times. When the 15R normal non-probability big hit game is given, the main CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability change flag (does not set “1”) and gives the improved entrance rate improvement state. “1” is set to the operation flag shown. Further, the main CPU 30a sets the number of operations to 100 when the 15R normal non-probability big hit game is given. Further, the main CPU 30a controls to light the 15R display lamp L1 during the 15R normal probability variable big hit game, during the 15R normal change secret big hit game and during the 15R normal non-probable big hit game. The main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designating command for designating a final stop symbol (big hit symbol) every time a round command is output.

Next, the control when the 2R normal probability variable big hit game and the 2R special probability variable big hit game are given will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.004 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and at the same time the round game time T11 (max 0. 32 seconds). The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time since the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (first opening), and if the round gaming time T11 (0.32 seconds) has elapsed, the first round game A closing signal is output to finish the operation.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the first round game. At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INc (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round game and the second round game. Next, when the interval time INc has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the second round in order to start the second round game, and the round game time T11 shown in FIG. 18B. The measurement of (max 0.32 seconds) is started. The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (second opening), and if the round gaming time T11 (0.32 seconds) has elapsed, the second round game A closing signal is output to finish the operation.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the second round game. When the round game of the second round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INc (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDb (0.924 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game. The main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0]. At that time, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag and the operation flag when the 2R normal probability variation big hit game is awarded. Further, when the 2R normal probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets the probability variation state provision number of times and the operation number of times to 10,000 times.

  On the other hand, when the 2R special probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag to “1” and sets the probability variation state provision number to 10,000. In addition, when the 2R special probability variable big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a, if the operation flag or the probability variable flag is set to “1” at the start of the symbol variation game where the 2R special probability variable big hit game is given, The operation flag is set to “1” and the operation frequency is set to 10,000 times. On the other hand, when the 2R special probability variable big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a operates the flag if the operation flag and the probability variable flag are not set to "1" at the start of the symbol variation game where the 2R special probability variable big hit game is awarded. “1” is not set in the. Further, the main CPU 30a controls to turn on the 2R display lamp L2 during the 2R normal probability variable big hit game and during the 2R special probability variable big hit game. In addition, when the 2R normal probability variable big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a, for the upper round of the two round big hit game (for two times), after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened until the end of the ending effect. A jackpot game state signal for notifying that a jackpot game has been awarded via the external terminal board 40 is output to an external device such as the hall computer HC. In addition, when the 2R special probability variable big hit game is awarded, and the entry rate improvement state is given, the main CPU 30a wins the grand prize for the maximum number of rounds of the big round game of two rounds (for two times). From the opening of the door 28 to the end of the ending effect, a big hit game state signal for notifying that a big hit game has been given via the external terminal board 40 is output to an external device such as the hall computer HC. ing. The main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designating command for designating a final stop symbol (big hit symbol) every time a round command is output.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the small hit (when [1] is set in the small hit flag), the main CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control board 31 (the general CPU 31a). Hereinafter, the control when the small hit game is awarded will be described in detail.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and the round game time T21 (max 2.64 seconds) shown in FIG. 18C. ) Measurement starts. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18C, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize winning door 28 at most twice on condition that the upper limit number of game balls are not entered. . The numbers “1” and “2” in FIG. 18C indicate the number of times of opening. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal as opening of the first grand prize winning door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (first opening), and when the opening time T22 (0.32 seconds) has elapsed, the main big winning opening door 28 is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 (seconds)) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INa elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal to open the second big prize opening door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T22 (0.32 (seconds)) has elapsed, the second big winning prize is received. In order to end the opening of the door 28, a closing signal is output. Thereby, the round game in the small hit game is completed.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the round game. Then, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INc (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDb (0.936 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the small hit game. Then, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to [0]. In the case of a small hit game, since the game state at the time of winning the small hit is maintained, the main CPU 30a maintains the current state of both the probability variation flag and the operation flag (does not set a new value).

  By executing the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, in the first round of the jump-up big hit game, the 2R special probability variable big hit game, the 2R normal probability variable big hit game, the small hit game and the big winning door A state is created in which the 28 open modes are the same. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, in the first round of the jump-up jackpot game, the first release time T1 (0.32 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + second release time. The winning opening door 28 is opened twice by multiplying T1 (0.32 seconds) = 2.64 (seconds). Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, in the 2R special probability variable big hit game and the 2R normal probability variable big hit game, the first round game time T11 (0.32 seconds) + interval time INc (2.0 seconds) +2 The grand prize opening door 28 is opened twice with the round game time T11 (0.32 seconds) = 2.64 (seconds) of the round. Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, in the small hit game, the first opening time T22 (0.32 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + second opening time T22 (0.32 seconds). ) = Round game time T21 (2.64 seconds) is multiplied and the special winning opening door 28 is opened twice. In other words, in the jump-up jackpot game, the time from the first opening of the first prize opening door 28 to the end of the second round, the 2R special probability variable jackpot game, the 2R normal probability variable jackpot game, The time from the start of the first opening of the big winning door 28 in the small hit game to the end of the second opening is set to “2.64 (seconds)”. That is, in the jump-up jackpot game, the 2R special probability variable big hit game, the 2R normal probability variable big hit game, and the small hit game, the grand prize winning door 28 is opened in the same opening mode for “2.64 (seconds)”. become.

  From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even if the open state of the big prize opening door 28 is visually recognized, it is not possible to distinguish between the 2R special probability variable big hit game, the 2R normal probability variable big hit game, and the small hit game. . Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the jump-up big hit game, after the start of the first round and until the third release is performed, the 2R special probability variable big hit game, the 2R normal probability variable big hit game and the small bonus game It cannot be distinguished from winning games. As a result, even if the player opens the prize winning door 28 twice in a short time (0.32 seconds), whether the game is a jump-up jackpot game or a probability-changing two-round jackpot game from the open mode. Or whether it is a small hit game.

  In addition, in the 15R special probability variable jackpot game, the 15R probability variable secret jackpot game, the step-up jackpot game, the 15R normal probability variable jackpot game, and the 15R normal non-probability jackpot game, the first prize winning door 28 for the first to tenth rounds. The opening mode is the same. Therefore, from the opening state of the big winning door 28 up to the 1st to 10th rounds, 15R special probability variation jackpot game, 15R probability variation secret jackpot game, step-up jackpot game, 15R normal probability variation jackpot game, 15R normal non-probability variation It is not possible to recognize which jackpot game is a jackpot game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, 11 of the eleventh round winning opening door 28 of the step-up jackpot game, the 15R probability variable concealment jackpot game, the 15R normal probability variable jackpot game, and the 15R normal non-probability variable hit game 11 The opening mode of the grand prize winning door 28 up to the 15th round is the same. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, in the eleventh round of the step-up jackpot game, the grand opening door with the opening time T6 (0.32 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds). 28 is opened and closed 5 times. Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, in the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game, the 15R normal probability variation big hit game, and the 15R normal non-probability big hit game, the release time T8 (0. 32 seconds) + interval time INc (2.0 seconds). In other words, in the 15R probability variable concealment big hit game, the 15R normal probability variable big hit game, and the 15R normal non-probability big hit game, the release time T8 (0.32 seconds) + interval time INc (2.0 seconds) from the 11th round onwards. In this manner, the special winning opening door 28 is opened and closed five times. In other words, the 11th round big win game 28 opening mode of the step-up jackpot game, the 15R probability variable concealment big hit game, the 15R normal probability variable big hit game, and the 15R normal non-probable big hit game up to the 11th to the 15th round The opening mode of the winning opening door 28 is the same. Therefore, from the eleventh round until the grand prize winning door 28 is opened and closed five times, any of the big hit games of the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game, the step-up big hit game, and the 15R normal probability variable big hit game from the open mode. I can't recognize it.

  As described above, the main CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game. Further, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a probability variation state (special game state), and in the case of an affirmative determination, the main CPU 30a serves as special game state provision means for imparting a probability variation state.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 23 (step S61). That is, in step S61, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a fourth detection signal output when the gate sensor SE4 detects a game ball is input. If the determination result of step S61 is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. If the determination result of step S61 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of usual charts start pending storage stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit of 4 (step S62). If the determination result of step S62 is negative (the number of ordinary charts start hold storage = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S62 is affirmative (the number of reserved general-purpose drawings on hold <4), the main CPU 30a increments the number of reserved general-purpose charts on hold by 1 (1), and rewrites the number of reserved general-purpose charts on-hold (step S63). . Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads out and acquires the value of the random number for ordinary hit determination and the value of the random number for normal distribution from the RAM 30c, and obtains the value in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the number of reserved memory for normal start. (Step S64). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal chart is being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the normal hit game is being played (step S71). When the determination result of step S71 is affirmative (when the normal game is being played or the normal winning game is being played), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S71 is negative (when the normal game is not being played and the normal hit game is not being played), the main CPU 30a reads the normal start reservation memory number (step S72), and the normal start reservation memory number. Is greater than “0” (step S73).

  When the determination result of step S73 is negative (when the normal figure start hold storage number = 0), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S73 is affirmative (when the normal figure start hold memory number> 0), the main CPU 30a subtracts “-1” from the number of the general figure start hold memory number (−1) (step S74). Then, the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c in correspondence with the number of reserved normal start is stored (step S75).

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination (step S76). In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. In the normal state (when the entrance rate improvement state is not given), the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (ordinary hit probability) is 30/251, and the entrance rate improvement state is When it is given, the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is positive (normal hit probability) is 240/251.

  When the determination result of step S76 is affirmative (in the case of normal hit), the main CPU 30a sets the final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display H10 as the normal symbol hit symbol [1] [2]. (Step S77). In step S77, the main CPU 30a determines the winning symbol [2] advantageous to the player based on the acquired value of the random number assigned to the player with a probability of 1/11, which is disadvantageous than the winning symbol [2]. The hitting symbol [1] is determined with a probability of 10/11. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S76 is negative (in the case of a loss), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol displayed as a fixed stop on the normal symbol display H10 as the normal symbol error symbol [0] ( Step S78).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a general variation pattern from a plurality of types of general variation patterns (step S79). The normal variation pattern is a normal variation pattern that is determined in the normal state when the entrance rate improvement state is not applied, and an entrance that is determined when the entrance rate improvement state is applied It is categorized into the usual figure fluctuation pattern for the rate improvement state. Furthermore, the normal pattern change pattern for the normal state in the present embodiment is provided with two types of patterns having different change times. Specifically, there are provided a first normal fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time of 10,000 ms and a second normal fluctuation pattern having a 5000 ms shorter than the fluctuation time of the first normal fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, there is only one type of the common map variation pattern for the entrance rate improvement state in the present embodiment, and the variation time is longer than the variation time of either the first general map variation pattern or the second general map variation pattern. It is a 3rd common figure fluctuation pattern in which short time (1000 ms) is set.

  In step S79, the main CPU 30a determines the third general-purpose variation pattern when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when the entrance rate improvement state is not assigned, Either the normal map variation pattern or the second general map variation pattern is determined. The main CPU 30a determines the first common map variation pattern with a probability of 91/101 and determines the second general map variation pattern with a probability of 10/101 when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. It is like that.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the general game (step S80). Specifically, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display H10 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display H10 to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined common symbol variation pattern. Control display content.

When determining the normal hit, the main CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern.
The main CPU 30a opens the open / close blades 26 three times when the usual game is finished, and when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and opens until 1160 ms elapses after opening each time. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled so as to maintain the state.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 30a opens the open / close blade 26 once when the normal game is finished, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the normal symbol is [1]. The normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled so that the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the release. Further, the main CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 26 once when the entrance game rate improvement state is not given when the usual game is finished and the winning symbol by the normal symbol is [2]. The normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled so that the open state is maintained until 2500 ms elapses after the release.

  Note that the main CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 26 to be closed when the upper limit number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls has entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the main CPU 30a opened. Similarly, even if the main CPU 30a has not been opened a predetermined number of times, the main CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 26 to be closed when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a (production control means) of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Similarly, when the opening CPU, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall CPU 31a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the overall CPU 31a displays the variable display H2 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed is determined.

  More specifically, if the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 15R special probability variable jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a is given a probability variation state as a combination of symbol patterns and a probability variation that can recognize the jackpot. Determine the jackpot symbol combination by symbol.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a 15R normal probability variable big hit game or a step-up big hit game, the general CPU 31a is given a jackpot symbol combination based on a probability variable symbol or a probability variable state as a decorative symbol combination. Determine the symbol combinations that can be used to identify the jackpots. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a 15R probability variable concealment jackpot game or a 15R normal non-probability variable jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a may have a probability variation state given as a combination of decorative symbols. It is suggested that there is a symbol combination of chances that can recognize the jackpot.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a jump-up jackpot game, a 2R special probability variation jackpot game, or a 2R normal probability variation jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a designates a symbol combination of probability variation as a symbol pattern combination. To decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the general CPU 31a selects a symbol combination indicating a probability change in the same manner as in the jump-up big hit game, the 2R special probability variable big hit game, and the 2R normal probability variable big hit game. decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and the variation pattern for the offending effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the off symbol. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. Further, when the main CPU 30a inputs an all symbols stop command, the main CPU 30a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs an opening command, a round command, and an ending command, any of the special symbol type designated as the final stop symbol, the symbol symbol combination, the first variation game, and the second variation game. Based on the value of the special symbol variation processing flag for generalization indicating whether or not the game is performed, the specific performance execution contents of the jackpot game are determined. More specifically, the general CPU 31a inputs a round command and an ending command (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as a jackpot game command) as the opening command, based on the value of the special symbol variation processing flag for general control. Which symbol variation game is executed among the variation game and the second variation game is specified. The overall CPU 31a manages the overall special symbol variation processing flag based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command input from the main CPU 30a. Next, the overall CPU 31a classifies the special symbol type designated as the final stop symbol based on the symbol variation game type, and identifies the type of jackpot game.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a determines a specific effect execution content of the jackpot game for each type of the jackpot game, and outputs an effect execution content specification command for specifying effect execution data for specifying the specific effect execution content. It has become.

  For example, if it is determined that a 15R special probability variable big hit game is executed, the general CPU 31a is a 15R special probability variable big hit game between 1 and 10 rounds (that is, a probability change state is given and the 15R normal probability variable big hit game is given. A game effect indicating that a larger number of prize balls can be expected than the other 15 round jackpot games) is executed.

  Also, for example, if it is specified that a 15R normal probability variation jackpot game, a 15R normal non-probability variation jackpot game, or a 15R probability variation secret jackpot game is executed, the general CPU 31a determines whether or not a probability variation state is given during the jackpot game. The game effect is executed in such a manner that it cannot be recognized. Thereby, the player cannot recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished, and can continue the game in expectation that the probability variation state is given.

  Further, for example, when it is specified that a step-up game is executed, the overall CPU 31a executes the game effect in the same manner as the game effect related to the 15R normal probability variation big hit game for 1 to 10 rounds, and the 11th round After the 6th opening of the big winning door 28 at, a game effect indicating that it is a step-up big hit game is executed. As a result, any of 15R normal probability variable big hit game, 15R normal non-probable big hit game, 15R normal variable secret big hit game, and step-up jackpot game is given until the sixth winning opening of the big winning door 28 in the eleventh round. I can't recognize. On the other hand, after the sixth winning opening of the grand prize winning door 28 in the eleventh round, the step-up jackpot game is given, and the player can be surely recognized that the probable change state is given after the jackpot game ends. it can. Thereby, attention can be paid to the game effect during the big hit game of the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, for example, when it is specified that 2R normal probability variation big hit game or 2R special probability variation big hit game is executed, the overall CPU 31a causes the game effect to be executed in such a manner that it cannot be recognized whether or not the probability variation state is given. It has become. Thereby, the player cannot recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished, and can continue the game in expectation that the probability variation state is given.

  Further, for example, when it is specified that a jump-up jackpot game is executed, the general CPU 31a changes to a 2R normal probability variable jackpot game or a 2R special probability variable jackpot game until the big winning door 28 is opened twice in the first round. A game effect similar to the related game effect is executed, and when the game effect is released after the third time, a game effect dedicated to a jump-up jackpot game is executed. Thus, the player cannot recognize which of the 2R normal probability variable big hit game, the 2R special probability variable big hit game, and the jump-up big hit game is executed until the big winning door 28 is opened twice in the first round. , You can pay attention to the game. On the other hand, when a game effect dedicated to a jump-up jackpot game is executed, it is possible to recognize that a probability variation state is given and to recognize that a large number of prize balls can be acquired, thereby improving the interest of the player be able to.

  If the overall CPU 31a specifies that a small hit game is to be executed, the general CPU 31a is configured to execute a game effect having the same content as the game effect related to the 2R normal probability variable big hit game or the 2R special probability variable big hit game.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a sets the production mode based on various control commands and the number of symbol variation games. In the effect mode, a normal mode that is set when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are not given, and a probability change state that is set when the entrance rate improvement state is not given are assigned. There is usually a probabilistic hidden mode that suggests that there is a possibility. Further, the production mode is set when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and the special probability change concealment mode that suggests that there is a possibility that the probability change state is given, the entrance rate improvement state, and There is a probability variation mode that is set when the probability variation state is imparted and indicates that the probability variation state is imparted.

The process for setting the production mode will be described in detail.
The overall CPU 31a sets a probability change mode when a 15R special probability variable jackpot game, a step-up jackpot game, a jump-up jackpot game, and a 15R normal probability variable jackpot game are awarded. Further, the overall CPU 31a sets the special probability variable concealment mode when the 15R probability variable concealment big hit game and the 15R normal non-probability large hit game are given.

  The general CPU 31a sets the normal probability variation concealment mode when the special rate variation concealment mode is set and the entrance rate improvement state is no longer imparted and the probability variation state is imparted. To do. In addition, the general CPU 31a sets the special probability variable concealment mode when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and when the probability change state is not given, Set the mode.

  In addition, when the 2R normal probability variation big hit game is given, the general CPU 31a sets the special probability variation concealment mode or the probability variation mode. In addition, when the 2R special probability variable big hit game is granted, the general CPU 31a sets the normal probability variable concealment mode after the big hit game is finished and when the normal probability change concealment mode is given, and when the entrance rate improved state is given. The special probability change concealment mode or the probability change mode is set. In addition, when setting the effect mode, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode designation command for designating the set effect mode to each of the control boards 32 to 34.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the display of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. Control the content. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol combination designated by the inputted decoration design designation command is displayed on the variable display H2. By this control, the symbol change game is performed on the variable display H2.

  Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the production execution content designation command and the opening command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the opening production based on the production execution data designated by the production execution content designation command. . In addition, when the round command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the round effect is executed based on the effect execution data specified by the effect execution content specifying command. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the ending effect is executed based on the effect execution data specified by the effect execution content specifying command. Thereby, in the variable display H2, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect are each performed by the effect execution content specified by the designated effect execution data. When the production mode designation command is input, the sub CPU 32a sets the production mode. The sub CPU 32a changes the color of the background image after the ending effect and the big hit game based on the set effect mode.

  In this embodiment, the control boards 31 to 34 other than the main control board 30 such as the overall control board 31 are not provided with a backup function, so that when the power cut occurs during the big hit game, the control boards 31 to 34 are initialized. End up. Therefore, the main CPU 30a executes the main process, and based on the backup process, the first symbol notification command for notifying the special symbol that is the display result of the first variable game, and the special symbol that is the display result of the second variable game Is output (see step MA10 of the main process).

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, two types of symbol variation games (a first variation game and a second variation game) are executed. For this reason, the main CPU 30a determines whether the current gaming state (specifically, which of the first floating game and the second floating game is being performed, whether the game is a symbol variation game, and whether the game is a big hit game) A status notification command for notifying whether or not there is present is output (see step MA10 of the main process).

  More specifically, the main CPU 30a refers to the backed-up system flag, special symbol variation processing flag, big hit flag, and small hit flag at the time of power recovery (during step MA10). When the system flag is set to “0” and the special symbol change processing flag is set to “1”, the main CPU 30a uses the special symbol 1 changing command as the state notification command. Is output. Further, when the system flag is set to “0” and the special symbol variation processing flag is set to “2”, the main CPU 30a uses the special symbol 2 varying command as the state notification command. Is output.

  Further, when the system flag is set to “1” and the jackpot flag is set to “1”, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol one jackpot game command as a status notification command. To do. Further, when the system flag is set to “1” and the jackpot flag is set to “2”, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol 2 jackpot game command as a status notification command. To do.

  When the system flag is set to “2” and the small hit flag is set to “1”, the main CPU 30a uses the special symbol 1 small hit game command as a status notification command. Is output. When the system flag is set to “2” and the small hit flag is set to “2”, the main CPU 30a uses the special symbol 2 small hit game command as a status notification command. Is output.

  As a result, when the overall CPU 31a inputs the first symbol notification command, the second symbol notification command, and the status notification command at the time of power recovery, the overall CPU 31a executes the power recovery processing shown in FIG. The game state is grasped (step S101). Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the first variation game is being performed (step S102). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a special symbol 1 changing command is input as the state notification command. When this determination result is affirmative (when it is notified that the first variation game is being played), the overall CPU 31a displays a symbol combination of decorative symbols according to the special symbol designated by the first symbol notification command. (Step S103), and the power recovery process is terminated. That is, when the special symbol designated by the first symbol notification command is a big hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a displays a symbol combination of chances for recognizing the big hit, and displays a symbol symbol combination that is out of place when it is a loss. Let

  If the determination result of step S102 is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the big hit game is being awarded in the first variable game (step S104). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a special symbol 1 big hit game command is input as the state notification command.

  When the determination result of step S104 is affirmative (when notified that the first variation game has been a big hit), the overall CPU 31a identifies the type of the special symbol designated by the first symbol notification command, As described above, while displaying the jackpot symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol, the game effect of the jackpot game dedicated to power recovery is executed (step S105), and the power recovery process is terminated. Note that, when the ending command is input, the overall CPU 31a is configured to execute a dedicated ending effect that is executed when power is restored. When the overall CPU 31a ends the jackpot game at the time of power recovery, the general CPU 31a sets an effect mode after the jackpot game ends based on the jackpot symbol designated by the special symbol designation command input during the jackpot game. . Specifically, the general CPU 31a sets the probability variation mode when the big hit symbols A, B, C, D, F, and G are specified by the special symbol specifying command. Further, the general CPU 31a is configured to set the special probability variable concealment mode when the big hit symbol H is designated by the special symbol designation command.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S104 is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the second variable game is being played (step S106). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a special symbol 2 changing command is input as the state notification command. If this determination result is affirmative (when notified that the second variable game is being played), the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol designated by the second symbol notification command. Stop display (step S107), and the power recovery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S106 is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a big hit game is being awarded in the second variable game (step S108). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a special symbol 2 big hit game command is input as a state notification command. If the determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a displays a jackpot symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol designated by the second symbol notification command, and executes a game effect of the jackpot game dedicated for power recovery. (Step S109), the power recovery process is terminated. Note that, when the ending command is input, the overall CPU 31a executes a dedicated ending effect that is executed in common when power is restored and when a reset signal is erroneously input. When the overall CPU 31a ends the jackpot game at the time of power recovery, the general CPU 31a sets an effect mode after the jackpot game ends based on the jackpot symbol designated by the special symbol designation command input during the jackpot game. . Specifically, the general CPU 31a sets the probability variation mode when the big hit symbol a, b, c, d is designated by the special symbol designation command. Further, the general CPU 31a is configured to set a special probability variable concealment mode when the big hit symbols e and h are designated by the special symbol designation command.

  If the determination result in step S108 is negative, the overall CPU 31a displays a predetermined off-set symbol combination as not being a symbol variation game or a big hit game (step S110), and ends the power recovery process.

  As described above, the general CPU 31a uses the first symbol notification command, the second symbol notification command, and the state notification command output by the main CPU 30a at the time of power recovery, before the power is turned off. As a result, it is possible to recognize which variable game has been played and whether or not a big hit game is being played. As a result, the game state before the power interruption is maintained even when power is restored, and the player is not confused.

  The overall control board 31 executes an initialization process when a reset signal is input. For this reason, if the reset signal is erroneously input only to the overall control board 31 due to the influence of noise or the like, the stored contents of the RAM 31c are initialized. On the other hand, the main control board 30 performs normal control since no reset signal is input. That is, in such a case, the main control board 30 does not output the power-on / return-time designation command, the first symbol notification command, the second symbol notification command, and the status notification command that are output at the time of power recovery. Therefore, the overall control board 31 cannot execute a process for continuing the jackpot game after executing the initialization process during the jackpot game. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reset erroneous input process as shown in FIG. 23 is executed so that the game can be continued.

  When receiving the reset signal, the general CPU 31a initializes the RAM 31c and performs various initial settings. At this time, the overall CPU 31a sets “1” to the initial flag. The overall CPU 31a can determine whether or not a reset signal has been input depending on whether or not “1” is set in the initial flag. This initial flag is set to “0” after the big hit game ends.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a waits for input of a power-on / return-time designation command, a first symbol notification command, a second symbol notification command, and a status notification command. Here, when the first symbol notification command, the second symbol notification command, and the state notification command are input, the overall CPU 31a executes the above-described power recovery process. At this time, the overall CPU 31a sets “0” in the initial flag. On the other hand, when the round command is input without inputting the first symbol notification command, the second symbol notification command, and the state notification command, the overall CPU 31a executes a reset erroneous input process. When the reset erroneous input process is executed, the overall CPU 31a outputs to each of the control boards 32 to 34 a notification effect instruction command for executing a notification effect dedicated to reset erroneous input in the round game specified by the input round command (step). S201). Accordingly, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 causes the variable display H2 to execute a notification effect dedicated to reset erroneous input, and displays a character string such as “error, reset erroneous input” on the variable display H2.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs the next round command, the general CPU 31a determines whether or not the round command is a round command designating a round game after the third round (whether or not the round command has been input twice). Step S202). If this determination result is negative, the overall CPU 31a continues to execute the notification effect dedicated to reset erroneous input (step S203), and after executing the next round command, executes the processing of step S202 again.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S202 is affirmative (when a round command designating a round game after the third round is input), the overall CPU 31a executes when it is determined that a 15R normal non-probability big hit game or the like is executed. The game effect related to the jackpot game to be executed is executed from the round game specified by the input round command. That is, of the 15 round jackpot games, the same game effect as that of the jackpot game having the lowest profit (the total opening time of the grand prize winning door 28 is short and the probability variation state is not given) is executed. As a result, even if the final stop symbol is a special figure indicating a 15R special probability variable big hit game or a special figure showing a step-up big hit game, the profit is higher than the 15R normal probability variable big hit game, etc., so it is unpleasant to the player. There is nothing to think about. Note that, when the reset signal is erroneously input, the general CPU 31a does not execute the probability change promotion effect during the big hit game. Further, when the reset signal is erroneously input, the overall CPU 31a does not display the jackpot symbol combination on the variable display H2.

  In the present embodiment, the general CPU 31a determines whether or not the round command designates a round game after the third round (whether or not the round command is input twice), and then the general CPU 31a performs 15R normal uncertain change. A game effect related to the big hit game is executed when it is specified that the big hit game or the like is executed. In other words, in the case of a 2-round jackpot game where there is no chance of winning a prize ball, the game effect relating to the 15-round jackpot game is not executed, and the player can be prevented from feeling unpleasant.

  Thereafter, when the ending command is input, the overall CPU 31a executes a dedicated ending effect that is the same as the dedicated ending effect that is executed at the time of power recovery. That is, the overall CPU 31a causes a common ending effect to be executed when power is restored and when a reset signal is erroneously input.

  When the overall CPU 31a ends the jackpot game when the reset signal is erroneously input, the general CPU 31a sets the effect mode after the jackpot game ends based on the jackpot symbol designated by the special symbol designation command input during the jackpot game. ing. Specifically, the general CPU 31a sets the probability variation mode when the big hit symbols A, a, B, b, C, c, D, d, F, and G are specified by the special symbol specifying command. Yes. Further, the general CPU 31a is configured to set the special probability variable concealment mode when the big hit symbol e, H, h is designated by the special symbol designation command.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the power is cut off, the general CPU 31a specifies the display result of the first variable game by the input first symbol notification command after the power recovery, and the second symbol notification command by the input second symbol notification command. Specify the display result of the floating game. Further, the overall CPU 31a specifies whether or not the first variable game is being played based on the input state notification command (that is, whether or not the second variable game is being played), and the symbol variable game. It is specified whether or not the game is in progress and whether or not the jackpot game is being played. Then, when it is determined by the input command that the big hit game has been awarded in the first variable game, the general CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol notified by the first symbol notification command. Is displayed as a display result. Similarly, when it is specified by the input command that the jackpot game is given in the second variable game, the general CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol corresponding to the special symbol notified by the second symbol notification command. Display the combination as a display result. As a result, even when the power is turned off, the general CPU 31a does not display different display results before the power is turned off and after the power is restored. That is, the general CPU 31a displays the display result of the second variable game after the power recovery, or displays the second variable game after the power is turned off, even though the general CPU 31a executes the big hit game for the first variable game before the power is cut off. Although the jackpot game for the second variation game is being executed, the display result of the first variation game is not displayed after the power is restored. Thereby, the player is prevented from displaying different display results before the power is cut off and after the power is restored, and the player can be prevented from being confused. Therefore, the game can be continued even when the power is turned off.

  (2) When the overall CPU 31a specifies that the big hit game is given by the state notification command when power is restored, the general CPU 31a executes a game effect dedicated to the big hit game during the power return during the big hit game. As a result, when the power is cut off during the jackpot game, the general CPU 31a determines when the game effect of the jackpot game is interrupted at the time of power recovery, and what kind of effect of the game effect is being executed. It is no longer necessary to determine whether or not, and processing related to game effects can be easily performed.

  (3) Each special map distribution random number is associated with each special map type on a one-to-one basis, and the main CPU 30a determines a special map associated with the special map distribution random number. The RAM 30c whose stored contents are backed up stores special figure distribution random numbers. For this reason, even if the main CPU 30a stores special figure distribution random numbers in the RAM 30c at the time of power recovery, the control for specifying the special figure becomes simple, and the burden at the time of power recovery can be reduced.

  (4) When a jackpot symbol combination based on probability variation symbols is displayed, the player can recognize that a 15R special probability variation jackpot game or a step-up jackpot game in which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is executed. . Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the display result of the symbol variation game indicating whether or not the probability variation state is given. On the other hand, the need to display the display result accurately even after power recovery is further increased. For this reason, in this embodiment, at the time of power recovery, the overall CPU 31a inputs the first symbol notification command, the second symbol notification command, and the state notification command, and accurately identifies and specifies the jackpot symbol at the time of power recovery. The symbol combination corresponding to the big hit symbol is displayed.

  (5) As types of jackpot games, two round jackpot games with a small number of round games and 15 round jackpot games with a large number of round games are set. Then, when the big hit determination based on the second special figure start reserved memory number is won (when the second variable game is a big hit), 15 rounds of big hit game are given. That is, when winning the jackpot determination based on the number of second special figure starting reserved memory, 15 rounds of jackpot game is awarded, and there is a chance that more prize balls can be obtained than when 2 rounds of jackpot game are awarded. To be given. For this reason, if the player wins the jackpot determination with the same probability, he / she wants to win the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold memory number rather than winning the jackpot determination based on the first special figure start hold memory number. Can be thought of. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to aim at the game so that the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27.

  (6) Also, even if the types of the same special figure are different, the types of jackpot games given in the first variation game or the second variation game are different. Then, the main CPU 30a is configured to preferentially execute the second variable game that is likely to receive a big hit game advantageous to the player when the second start reserved memory number is stored. ing. For this reason, by inputting the first symbol notification command, the second symbol notification command, and the state notification command, it is possible to reliably identify which jackpot game is awarded in which variable game.

  (7) When the general CPU 31a inputs a round command (round designation command) without inputting the first symbol notification command, the second symbol notification command, and the state notification command (recovery processing control signal) after inputting the reset signal. During the round game specified by the round command, the variable display H2 is caused to execute a notification effect dedicated to reset signal erroneous input. For this reason, from the appearance of the game effect, it is possible to immediately recognize that the reset signal has been input to the overall control board 31 due to a problem even though the reset signal Re is not output from the reset signal circuit 45. . Therefore, it is possible to reduce the time and labor for specifying where to correct during development.

  (8) When the general CPU 31a inputs the round command without inputting the first symbol notification command, the second symbol notification command, and the status notification command after inputting the reset signal Re, the 15R normal non-probability big hit game, etc. The game effect related to the jackpot game to be executed when it is specified that is executed. That is, the general CPU 31a executes the game effect (normal effect) of the jackpot game having the lowest profit among the 15 rounds of the jackpot game (the total opening time of the jackpot door 28 is short and the probability variation state is not given). . As a result, when the reset signal Re is erroneously input to the overall control board 31, the round game is executed after the notification effect dedicated to the erroneous input of the reset signal is executed regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given after the symbol variation game ends. Among them, the game effect of the jackpot game having the lowest profit (the jackpot game to which the probability variation state is not given) is executed. For this reason, not only when the probability variation state is not granted after the symbol variation game is finished, but even when the probability variation state is imparted, it is after the jackpot game with the lowest profit is performed, so the player It can be thought that it was promoted to (the gaming state became advantageous). Therefore, the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable and the game can be continued.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, when the normal symbol [2] is derived from the winning symbols in the general game, the second symbol is higher than when the normal symbol [1] is derived. The opening time of the start winning opening 27 is made longer, but it may be the same.

In the above embodiment, in the case where the entrance rate improvement state is not given, a plurality of types of fluctuation times of the usual game are provided, but one type may be used.
In the first variation game of the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot is won may be changed other than the 2R special probability variable jackpot game and the 2R normal probability variable jackpot game.

In the second variation game of the above-described embodiment, the type of jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot is won may be changed other than the 15R normal non-probability variable jackpot game and the 15R probability variable concealment jackpot game.
In the above embodiment, when a big hit is made, a jump-up big hit game may not be given.

In the above embodiment, the first start winning opening 25 and the second start winning opening 27 are provided and the first variation game and the second variation game are executed. However, only one of them may be used.
In the above embodiment, after the 15R normal non-probability big hit game and the 15R probability change secret big hit game, the number of symbol variable games to which the entering rate improvement state is given is the same in the 15R normal non-probability big hit game and the 15R normal variable big hit game. If it is, you may change to arbitrary numbers (for example, 50 times etc.).

○ In the above embodiment, if the opening mode of the big prize opening door 28 in the small hit game and the big prize opening door 28 in the two round big hit game are the same, the big prize opening door 28 in the two round big hit game The opening time may be changed.
In the above embodiment, when a big hit is made in the first variable game, the 2R normal probability variable big hit game may not be given.

  In the above embodiment, when a big hit is made in the second variable game, a 2R special probability variable big hit game and a 2R normal probability variable big hit game may be given. At this time, the allocation of the 2R special probability variable big hit game and the 2R normal probability variable big hit game needs to be smaller than that in the first variable game.

In the above embodiment, when a big hit is made in the first variable game, a 15R probability change secret big hit game may be given.
In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the small hit determination in the first variable game and the winning probability of the small hit determination in the second variable game may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the winning probability of the small hit determination in the first variable game may be the same as the winning probability of the small hit determination in the second variable game.

  In the above embodiment, the rate at which the jump-up jackpot game is determined in the second variable game is higher than the rate at which the jump-up jackpot game is determined in the first variable game. You may do it. For example, the ratio at which the jump-up jackpot game is determined in the first variable game and the second variable game may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, the external terminal board 40 may arbitrarily change the timing for outputting the big hit gaming state signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. For example, the external terminal board 40 may output a big hit game state signal at the end of the big hit game, or may output at the start of the big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, a suggestion effect indicating that the probability variation state is given may be executed by the eleventh round. In addition, since it is possible to recognize whether or not a step-up jackpot game has been granted from the opening / closing mode of the big winning door 28 in the eleventh round, it is suggested that the suggestion effect be executed by the eleventh round. Attention can also be paid to the execution of the production. Further, in the 15R probability variation concealment jackpot game, it is necessary to restrict execution of the suggestion effect and conceal the probability variation state.

  In the above embodiment, when a 15R special probability variable big hit game is awarded, a special notification effect indicating that a 15R special probability variable big hit game is awarded may be executed by the eleventh round. As described above, the special notification effect is executed by executing the special notification effect until the step-up jackpot game, the 15R probability variable concealment big hit game, the 15R normal probability variable big hit game, or the 15R normal non-probability variable big hit game is recognized. Can attract attention.

  ○ In the eleventh round game of the step-up jackpot game of the above embodiment, the grand prize opening door 28 is opened six times so that game balls can win up to the maximum number of balls entered. Normally, it may be opened only five times so that it cannot be judged as a probable big hit game.

  ○ In the first round game of the jump-up jackpot game of the above embodiment, the big winning opening door 28 is opened three times so that game balls can win up to the maximum number of balls entered. In order to make it impossible to determine that the game is a big hit game in a round, it may be opened only twice.

  In the above embodiment, when the general CPU 31a identifies that a big hit game is given by the first symbol notification command, the second symbol notification command, and the state notification command when power is restored, The game directing for the big hit game at the time was executed. As another example, if the general CPU 31a identifies that a big hit game is awarded when power is restored, the most profitable of the 15 round big hit games during the big hit game (the big winning door 28) The game release effect (normal effect) of the big hit game may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the general CPU 31a executes the notification effect dedicated to erroneous input of the reset signal when the reset signal Re is erroneously input during the big hit game, but it may not be executed.
In the above embodiment, when the 15R special probability variable big hit game or the step-up big hit game is executed, the general CPU 31a can display the jackpot symbol combination by the probability variable symbol, but it may not be displayed.

In the above embodiment, the ending effect at the time of power recovery and the input after the reset signal is shared, but different types of ending effects may be executed.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) Displaying a first symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of predetermined first symbols and a second symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of second symbols defined separately from the first symbol A display means for detecting the game ball that has entered the ball and providing a start condition for the first symbol variation game, and opening and closing the game ball so that the ball can be opened and closed. A first starting means having a mechanism, a second starting means for providing a starting condition for the second symbol variation game by detecting the entered game ball, and a game ball detected by entering the starting means And a sub-control device that executes various processes based on a control signal input from the main control device. Large in floating game If the display result is displayed, the power is cut off in the gaming machine that provides a big hit game constituted by a round game that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter after the symbol variation game is completed. A reset signal output means for outputting a reset signal for stopping the control of the main control device and the sub-control device, the main control device being triggered by a game ball being detected by the first starting means. When the symbol variation game and the big hit game are not executed, it is determined whether or not the first symbol variation game is a big hit, and the symbol variation is triggered when the second starting means detects a game ball. Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the second symbol variation game is a jackpot when the game and the jackpot game are not executed, The symbol determination means for determining the first symbol corresponding to the display result of the symbol variation game or the second symbol corresponding to the display result of the second symbol variation game, and the jackpot determination means are included in the first symbol variation game. If the jackpot game is awarded after the end of the first symbol variation game, and if the jackpot determination means determines that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the second symbol variation game, after the second symbol variation game ends. A jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game, a first symbol and a second symbol determined by the symbol determination means, and a first state flag indicating whether or not a jackpot game has been awarded for the first symbol variation game State storage means for storing a second state flag indicating whether or not a big hit game has been awarded for the second symbol variation game, and the symbol determination means determines In addition, a symbol designating command designating the first design and the second design, a command output means for outputting a round designating command indicating the start of round games and the number of round games constituting the jackpot game, and the state storing means after inputting a reset signal Backup means for executing backup processing for backing up the stored contents of the symbol, and when the sub-control device determines that the big hit determining means is a big hit in the first symbol variation game, the symbol designation input from the command output means Based on the first symbol designated by the command, the display result of the first symbol variation game is displayed, the content of the effect of the game effect relating to the big hit game is determined for the first symbol variation game, and based on the input round designation command, While the game effect of each round game is executed, the jackpot determination means is shown in FIG. When it is determined that the game is a big hit in the variable game, the display result of the second symbol variable game is displayed based on the second symbol designated by the symbol designation command input from the command output means, and the big bonus for the second symbol variable game is displayed. An effect control means for determining the effect contents of the game effect related to the game and executing the game effect of each round game based on the inputted round designation command, and when the power is cut off, the command output means, after power is restored Based on the storage contents of the state storage means backed up by the backup means, a power-return symbol designation command for designating the first symbol and the second symbol, and a big hit for the first symbol variation game according to the first state flag The first symbol designation for power recovery indicating whether or not a game has been granted and the second symbol variation according to the second status flag And a second status designation command for power recovery indicating whether or not a big hit game has been awarded for the game, and the effect control means is input after the power is restored after the reset signal is input. If the first symbol and the second symbol are specified by the power recovery symbol designating command and the jackpot game is specified by the input power recovery first state designating command, If the display result corresponding to the first symbol is displayed, and it is specified that the jackpot game is given by the input second state designation command for power recovery, the display corresponding to the second symbol during the jackpot game While displaying the result, after inputting the reset signal, if the round designation command is input without inputting the power recovery symbol designation command, the power restoration first status designation command and the power restoration second status designation command, A gaming machine characterized by causing the display means to execute a display effect dedicated to no reset signal input during a round game designated by the round designation command.

  (B) When the first start hold ball corresponding to the first start means is stored in the hold storage means, the big hit determining means is the first symbol variation game based on the first start hold ball. While determining whether or not the big hit display result is derived as a big hit, the second start holding ball corresponding to the second starting means is held when the first start holding ball is not stored. A game according to the technical concept (a), characterized in that, when stored in the storage means, a jackpot determination is made in the second symbol variation game based on the second starting holding ball. Machine.

  (C) When the effect control means specifies that the big hit game is given by the first status designation command for power restoration or the second status designation command for power restoration when the power is restored, A gaming machine according to the technical idea (b) or the technical idea (b), wherein a game effect dedicated to a big hit game at the time of electricity is executed.

  (D) Based on the first symbol corresponding to the display result of the first symbol variation game, it is determined whether or not a special game state advantageous to the player is given after the big hit game in the first symbol variation game is finished, and the determination result is In the case of affirmation, based on the first special game state granting means for granting a special game state and the second symbol corresponding to the display result of the second symbol variation game, the special game after the big hit game in the second symbol variation game ends It is determined whether or not a state is to be granted, and if the determination result is affirmative, a second special game state granting unit for granting a special game state is provided, wherein the effect control unit includes the first special game state granting unit or the When it is determined that the second special game state granting means grants a special game state, when a round designation command is input, during the round game designated by the round designation command, the special game When a special gaming state granting effect indicating that a state is to be given is executed, and when the first special gaming state granting unit or the second special gaming state granting unit determines that no special gaming state is given, a round designation command is input. In the round game designated by the round designation command, the normal presentation indicating that the special gaming state is not given is executed, while the display presentation dedicated to erroneous input of the reset signal is executed, and then the round designation command is input. The gaming machine according to any one of the technical ideas (A) to (C), wherein when the game is performed, the normal performance is executed during the round game specified by the round specification command.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Enlarged view of the center character. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of big hit game and small hit game. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of big hit game and small hit game. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of big hit game and small hit game. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of big hit game and small hit game. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a main process. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows standby processing. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows distribution of a special symbol. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a gaming state, the number of pending | holding memory | storage, the value of a special symbol variation process flag, and a reach probability. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the execution aspect of opening and closing of a big prize opening door. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows the execution aspect of opening and closing of a big prize opening door. The flowchart which shows a normal symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a normal symbol start process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of a power recovery by integrated CPU. The flowchart which shows the reset incorrect input process by central CPU.

Explanation of symbols

  H0 ... first special figure display (display means), H1 ... second special figure display (display means), H2 ... variable display (display means), SE1 ... first start port sensor, SE2 ... second start port Sensor: 10 ... Pachinko machine, 20 ... Center character, 25 ... First start winning opening (second starting means), 26 ... Opening / closing blade (opening / closing mechanism), 27 ... Second starting winning opening (first starting means), 28 ... Grand prize opening door, 29 ... Grand prize opening device (winning means), 30 ... Main control board (main control device), 30a ... Main CPU (Big hit judging means, symbol determining means, jackpot game granting means, backup means, Command output means, special figure distribution random number acquisition means, first special gaming state provision means, second special gaming state provision means, special gaming state provision means), 30c ... RAM (state storage means, hold storage means), 31 ... General control board (sub-control device), 31a Overall CPU (presentation control means), 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... sub CPU, 45 ... reset signal circuit (reset signal output means).

Claims (2)

Display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of predetermined symbols, a main control device for controlling the entire gaming machine, and a sub-process for executing various processes based on control signals input from the main control device A jackpot game comprising a round game that includes a control device and, when a jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter after the symbol variation game ends. In gaming machines that grant
Power-off monitoring means for detecting power-off and outputting a power-off signal before the power is cut off;
A reset signal output means for outputting a reset signal for stopping the control of the main control device and the sub control device after the input of the power-off signal;
The main controller is
A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit before starting the symbol fluctuation game;
A symbol determining means for determining a symbol corresponding to the display result of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means;
A jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game after the symbol variation game is finished,
State storage means for storing the symbol determined by the symbol determining means and whether or not the jackpot game granting means grants a jackpot game;
A command for outputting a symbol designation command for designating a symbol determined by the symbol determination means during a symbol variation game, and for outputting a round designation command indicating the start of a round game constituting the big hit game and the number of round games during the big hit game Output means;
Comprising backup means for performing backup processing for backing up the storage contents of the state storage means after the power-off signal is input;
The sub-control device
Based on the symbol designated by the inputted symbol designation command, the display result of the symbol variation game is displayed at the end of the symbol variation game, and if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the effect content of the jackpot game is determined. , Including an effect control means for executing a game effect of each round game based on the input round designation command,
The command output means is configured to output a power recovery process control signal for notifying the storage contents of the state storage means backed up by the backup means after power recovery when a reset signal is input,
The production control means includes
When the power recovery process control signal is input after the reset signal is input, the game effect is continuously executed based on the power recovery process control signal.
When a round designation command is inputted without inputting a power recovery process control signal after the reset signal is inputted, the display means is caused to execute a display effect dedicated to erroneous input of the reset signal during the round game designated by the round designation command. A gaming machine characterized by that. The main controller is
Based on the symbol corresponding to the display result of the symbol variation game, it is determined whether or not a special game state advantageous to the player is to be given after the big hit game is finished, and if the determination result is affirmative, a special game state is granted. A game state providing means,
The production control means includes
When it is determined that the special gaming state granting unit grants a special gaming state, when a round designation command is input, a special gaming state grant indicating that a special gaming state is given during a round game designated by the round designation command If the special game state granting unit determines that the special game state is not to be granted, the special game state is not given during the round game designated by the round designation command when the round designation command is input. While performing a normal production showing that
2. The normal effect is executed during a round game designated by the round designation command when a round designation command is inputted after the display effect dedicated to erroneous input of the reset signal is executed. Game machines.

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