JP5485667B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as can be seen in, for example, Patent Document 1, a gaming machine is known in which a special game in which a large amount of prize balls is paid out when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  That is, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is first determined whether or not there is a game ball entering the start port. Then, when a game ball enters the starting port, a determination process is performed with respect to an opportunity to execute the special game with a predetermined winning probability. At this time, the special symbol is variably displayed on the predetermined display device for a predetermined fluctuation time. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating that it has been won when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, a special game in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player is performed. Still further, when the special symbol has been won by the special symbol stop display mode, the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player after the special game is performed.

JP 2004-248745 A

  By the way, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to realize a game in which a prize can be obtained by a novel method.

This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, and it aims at providing the game machine by which the fall of a game interest is suppressed .

Means 1: It has special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which a large amount of prize balls can be paid out to the player based on a predetermined condition being satisfied, and the special game is executed by the special game execution means In the gaming machine that can be controlled as any one of a plurality of gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player for a predetermined period after being played, the predetermined condition is to a start port provided in the gaming area When the game ball is received at the start port, the special condition is fulfilled when the game ball is received and the predetermined condition is satisfied. If a later predetermined period is controlled as any one of the plurality of gaming states, the state preceding which the determination process as to which gaming state is controlled can be performed When the determination process by the determination means and the state advance determination means is performed, the predetermined display unit starts the variable display of the symbol, and the predetermined display unit when the started variable display of the symbol is stopped And a symbol display control means for indicating a result of the determination process in accordance with a symbol display mode in the case, wherein the special game executing means is configured such that when the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the acceptance of the game ball at the start port. A gaming machine that performs the special game in which a large amount of prize balls can be paid out during a variation time until the symbol variation display started upon acceptance of the game ball is stopped .

  According to the above configuration, the variation time of the symbol until the information about whether or not it is controlled to an advantageous gaming state is indicated by the symbol stop display mode is the time limit for which the special game can be executed. Will function as. In other words, in this case, the player can continue to concentrate on the game to acquire the game ball until the time limit is up (the symbol fluctuation display is stopped). Such a novel gameability that allows players to actively acquire a large amount of prize balls can favorably maintain the special game itself.

According to the present invention, a decrease in gaming interest is suppressed .

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows a game area | region. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the game board with which various control board boxes were mounted | worn from lower right back. It is a top view which shows a composite rolling distribution apparatus. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The functional block diagram which shows roughly the functional structure of a main board | substrate and a peripheral board | substrate. The flowchart which shows an example of the main control side power-on process. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a continuation of main-control-side power-on processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the main control side timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows an example of a prize ball command and a self-check command transmission process. The flowchart which shows an example of an ACK signal input determination process. The flowchart which shows an example of a 1st game process. The flowchart which shows an example of a 1st start detection process. The flowchart which shows an example of a 1st lottery / change start process. The flowchart which shows an example of a 1st lottery fluctuation display pattern setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of the process during 1st fluctuation | variation. The flowchart which shows an example of a 1st winning thing action | operation process. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table of a normal symbol. The flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd game process. The flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd lottery / change start process. The flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd lottery fluctuation display pattern setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of the process during 2nd fluctuation | variation. The flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game start process. The flowchart which shows an example of a special electric utility jackpot process. The time chart which shows an example of the game process when various games are advanced.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine]
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[About the frame structure]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the main body frame and the game board of the pachinko machine separated from the diagonally upper right front.

  The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[About front frame configuration]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit.

[About the configuration of the locking device]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of game board mounting frame and game board]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 3, 4, and 5. FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game area, and FIG. 5 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5 is composed of a game board 5a in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12. A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5 (game board 5 a), and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. . A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is mounted on the front surface of the game board 5 (game board 5a) in the outer region of the guide rail 78. Further, a center role 91 to be described later is attached to a substantially central portion of the game board 5 (game board 5a), and an opening 124 is formed so that the effect display device 115 located behind the game board 5a can be seen. An opening (not shown) is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the game area 37, a number of obstacle nails are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill 92 is provided at a predetermined position in the middle thereof. A center accessory 91 is disposed at a substantially central position of the game area 37. The design of the center accessory 91 characterizes the model of the pachinko machine 1, the game concept, and the like.

  In addition, an effect display device 115 that provides an effect display with a large area in front view so as to attract attention from the player is provided behind the center accessory 91. As the effect display device 115, an appropriate display device capable of displaying image information obtained by combining decorative symbol image information, background image information, character image information, and the like is used. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 115.

  On the other hand, a normal start prize opening 96 is provided below the center role 91 in the game area 37, and a normal start no-win port 89 and a normal electric role 81 are provided on the right side of the center role 91. In addition, a special starting prize opening 82 is provided.

  Of these, when a game ball is received in either the normal start no-win port 89 or the normal start award port 96, it may have been received by sensors 316 and 317 (see FIG. 12) described later. Detected.

  At this time, if a predetermined normal starting condition is satisfied, the normal electric accessory is based on a random number for a normal symbol that is updated (generated) periodically (for example, every 4 ms) within a predetermined numerical range. A determination process (ordinary determination) is performed for the normal hit that is the operation trigger of 81, and the normal symbol dynamically displayed on the normal symbol display 333 (see FIG. 12) is variably displayed for a predetermined time. Then, when the normal winning is won, after the change display is finished, drive control of a later-described ordinary accessory drive mechanism 334 (see FIG. 12) configured with a solenoid or the like is performed. The opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81) is performed.

  In other words, the special start award port 82 is a game ball only when there is an opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, a movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81) in accordance with the normal winning prize. It is provided so that it is possible to win a prize. In this sense, the above-described ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81) makes it impossible to enter a game ball into the special starting prize opening 82 (rejected ball mode) ) And a mode (allowed ball mode) that allows the same ball to be entered, and unless the normal accessory drive mechanism 334 is driven, the ball is rejected. It can be said that it is maintained.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the special start award port 82, a special start award sensor 318 (see FIG. 12) described later detects the game ball winning (win). At this time, if a predetermined special starting condition is satisfied, an attacker device 98 described later is based on a random number for a special symbol that is updated (generated) periodically (for example, every 4 ms) within a predetermined numerical range. A determination process (special determination) for a special hit that triggers the operation of the (opening / closing member 99) is performed, and the special symbol dynamically displayed on the special symbol display 332 (see FIG. 12) is variably displayed for a predetermined time. The When the special winning is won, after the change display is finished, drive control of an later-described attacker drive mechanism 339 (see FIG. 12) configured with a solenoid or the like is performed, thereby the attacker device The opening / closing member 99 is opened and closed in the front-rear direction with the lower end portion of the opening / closing member 99 at 98 as an axis.

  That is, the attacker device 98 according to this embodiment is arranged in a region on the right side of the normal start winning port 96 and below the normal start no-win port 89 and the special start winning port 82. Only when the opening / closing member 99 performs an opening / closing operation in accordance with the winning of the special win, the game ball can be (entered) into the big winning opening 83 in the attacker device 98 so that it can be won. ing. Then, in the jackpot game (game started in response to the activation of the condition device) in which the game ball can be (entered) in the grand prize opening 83 in this way, By detecting the winning ball (winning) by the count sensor 319, the gaming ball is paid out to the player.

  However, as will be described later, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, a prize ball (game ball) that can be paid out to a player when various games are advanced by winning such as the above-mentioned normal win or special win. ) Is not earned by these jackpot games. Therefore, the jackpot game according to this embodiment corresponds to the strict conditions (such as the probability of winning in the normal game state) corresponding to the severe conditions (such as the hit probability in the normal game state) for the advancement of various games by winning such as the above normal winnings and the above special winnings. As a game in which the number of prize balls (a lot of prize balls) required for driving into the game area 37 to advance the game is not paid out, Will be executed).

  In the jackpot game according to this embodiment, for example, the player's handball is such that a round game that opens and closes the attacker device 98 for a short time (for example, 1.6 seconds) is repeated twice. The attacker device 98 is opened / closed so that it is difficult to increase the net amount. Also, here, in particular, the total time required for the jackpot game itself (in addition to the time required for the round game, the interval time between rounds, the interval time from the completion of all rounds to the end of the jackpot game state, etc. Time) including 6 seconds, and not only is it difficult to acquire such a prize ball immediately after entering a state where a jackpot game is played (a jackpot game state) but also a monotonous game The state that is not performed (a jackpot gaming state) is also terminated.

  On the other hand, in the lower left corner of the center accessory 91, a normal holding ball lamp, which will be described later, indicates a holding state of a normal determination according to the acceptance of a game ball to either the normal starting no prize port 89 or the normal starting prize port 96. There are provided four LEDs 85 functioning as H.323 and three LEDs 84 functioning as the above normal symbol display 333 indicating the result when the normal determination in the on-hold state is performed.

  Of these, the normal holding ball lamp 323 is such that the LED 85 is lit only for the number of times of holding (up to four times) in the normal determination. Even if a ball is entered (whether it is detected by either the normal start award sensor 316 or the normal start award sensor 317), the display is turned on so that the number of hold for normal determination is increased to a maximum of four. It is. In this embodiment, a holding function (a function for putting a plurality of special determinations in a holding state) for a special determination according to the entry of a game ball into the special start award port 82 is not mounted.

  The normal symbol display 333 causes the three LEDs 84 to blink (variate display) in various patterns when a predetermined normal start condition is established and the hold state for the normal determination is canceled and executed. As a result, the fluctuation state of the normal symbol is displayed. When the predetermined fluctuation time ends, the determined normal symbol is displayed in a stopped state by the lighting / extinguishing display pattern of the three LEDs 84, so that the result information of the normal determination is notified by the lighting / extinction of the LED 84. As will be described later, the control of the normal symbol variation display and stop display by turning on / off the LED 84 is performed through a control device provided on the rear side of the game board 5.

  In addition, eight LEDs 88 functioning as a special symbol display 332 that displays a determination result in a special determination triggered by a start winning to the special start award port 82 are provided in the upper left part of the center accessory 91. . The special symbol display 332 displays the variation state of the special symbol by blinking (variation display) of the eight LEDs 88 in various patterns triggered by the start winning to the special start award port 82. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time is over, the special symbol that has been confirmed is displayed in a stopped state (display mode determined by the symbol determination random number described later) by the lighting / extinction display pattern of the eight LEDs 88. The determination result information is notified by turning on / off the LED 88. As will be described later, the special symbol variation display and stop display control by turning on / off the LED 88 is performed through a control device provided on the rear side of the game board 5.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 11, at the lower part of the center accessory 91, the stage 20 on which the game ball can roll on the upper surface, and the game ball at the lowest position of the game area 37. Is provided with a ball outlet 90 for discharging the water.

  Of these, the stage 20 communicates with a warp inlet 63 opened to the game area 37 via a warp passage (not shown), and the game ball supplied through the warp passage is passed through the specific outlet 24. And the normal outlet 25.

  That is, the entire stage 20 is integrally formed of a light-transmitting plastic, and a partition plate 40 is erected on the player side. In addition, a compound rolling distribution device 21 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 41 is formed at the center thereof, and a stage left margin 42 and a right canopy 43 are formed at the outer edge thereof. An approach path 45 (see FIG. 11) connected to the outer edge portion of the composite rolling distribution device 21 is formed on the left rear side of the stage 20. An upstream end portion of the approach path 45 is connected to a warp outlet 44, and the warp outlet 44 communicates with the warp inlet 63 via the warp passage (not shown).

  Here, the composite rolling distribution device 21 has one specific outlet 24 and two normal outlets 25 at the center. Among these, the specific outlet 24 is configured to cause the game balls distributed to the specific outlet 24 to be directly above the normal starting award opening 96 in the outflow portion 62 formed at the front and lower side of the stage 20. In this way, the probability of winning a prize in the normal starting prize opening 96 is made extremely high. On the other hand, the normal exit 25 causes the game balls distributed to the normal exit 25 to be directly above the normal start award opening 96 in the outflow portion 62 formed at the front lower side of the stage 20. It is a part that flows out to a position that does not become a part, and is provided so as to leave a possibility of winning the prize-winning port 96 although the probability of winning the normal starting prize-winning opening 96 is lower than the specific exit 24. ing.

  Further, on the rear side of the game board 5, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 10, a control device that performs display control on the effect display device 115, a drive related to the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 81, the attacker device 98, and the like. Control board boxes 117, 130, 132 in which control devices that perform control, control devices that perform processing related to game progress such as normal determination and special determination, control devices that perform control related to payout of game balls, and the like are housed. , 198 is installed. Note that the control device that performs control related to payout of game balls includes a RAM that stores data indicating the number of game balls to be paid out, and the above-described prize balls (award ball openings) have game balls. The payout motor 172 is controlled based on the data stored in the RAM so that the game balls are paid out to the player by the number of winning balls determined in the winning mouth when the player enters the ball. The operation is controlled.

  By the way, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a normal start award opening 96, a special start award opening 82, a special winning opening 83, and the like, in particular, as such award opening (award ball opening). However, as described above, in this embodiment, most of the prize balls (game balls) that can be paid out to the player when various games are progressed by winning such as the above-mentioned normal winnings or the above special winnings, , It is not made to be obtained by a jackpot game using the big winning opening 83. For this reason, even if the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball is entered into the big prize opening 83, it is not intended to positively increase the player's possession ball during the big hit game (for example, six ).

  In other words, in general, in a pachinko machine, a special game that pays out the number of prize balls corresponding to the strict conditions for advancing various games by winning such as a normal win or a special win is a direct game to a player. It is positioned as a total settlement in the progress of the game where the excitement of the game entertainment reaches its climax.

  However, conventionally, prior to the execution of a special game as a total settlement in the progress of such a game, a gaming state advantageous to the player after the special game is executed (for example, a so-called probabilistic gaming state or a short-time gaming state, etc.) ) Is indicated in advance as to whether or not to enter (or continue). For this reason, when a special game is started after it is shown that the game state advantageous to the player is not entered (or continued), the profit directly given through the special game is fully enjoyed. I couldn't do that, and as a result, the entertainment interests of the game declined.

  Therefore, in the conventional pachinko machine, the effect display device 115 provided to attract attention from the player is preceded by information on whether to enter (or continue) the advantageous gaming state. Some are not shown.

  However, in the special symbol display 332 that displays the determination result in the special determination triggered by the start winning prize, the above-mentioned advantage is obtained depending on the special symbol stop display mode (the combination of lighting of the LED or the like) when the predetermined fluctuation time is over. Information on whether or not to enter (or continue) into a different gaming state will appear in advance. And in recent years, not only magazines, but also Internet and hall game machine guides about which of these special symbol stop display modes will enter (or continue) into the advantageous gaming state described above. Therefore, it is considered that this is not an effective technique for avoiding a decrease in the game interest when a special game is performed.

  In this respect, in this embodiment, during the variation time of the special symbol until the special symbol variation display started on the special symbol display device 332 is stopped by the start winning prize, In order to be able to execute a special game without the operation of the condition device, various configurations described later are employed.

  According to the various configurations described later, information about whether or not to enter (or continue) into a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a so-called probability variation gaming state or a short-time gaming state) is displayed. In this stage, the control related to the special game occupying most of the award balls (game balls) that can be paid out to the player when various games are advanced by winning the normal win or the special win. Will be terminated. This prevents a special game from being started after it is shown that the game state advantageous to the player is not entered (or continued), and as a result, the game promotion at the time when the special game is performed. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, the special symbol change time until information indicating whether or not the game state is advantageous for the player (for example, a so-called probabilistic gaming state or a short-time gaming state) is indicated by the stop display mode of the symbol. However, it will function as a time limit that allows the execution of the special game. That is, in this case, the player can concentrate on the game to acquire the game ball and continue to execute it until the time limit expires (the special symbol variation display is stopped). Thus, such a novel gameability that allows the player himself to actively acquire a large amount of prize balls can favorably maintain the special game itself.

[About the position, size, and range of the game area and image display area]
A description will be given with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the front frame 4 is attached to the main body frame 3, the front frame 4 occupies at least two-thirds or more of the main body frame 3 in a front view. Then, the game area 37 having substantially the same circular shape and size as the transparent plate 50 can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 50 formed at the approximate center of the front frame 4. In addition, by arranging the outer rail 76 so as to form a substantially inscribed circle with respect to the square game board 5a of the game board 5, a game having a circular shape that is as wide as possible with respect to the square game board 5a. The area 37 is secured, and here the game area 37 has an area of at least three-fourths or more of the game board 5a.

  Further, the effect display device 115 provided at the rear of the game board 5 and positioned substantially at the center of the game area 37 in a front view has an image display area having a horizontally long rectangular shape, and the image display area is a game board. It can be visually recognized through the opening 124 formed in 5. This effect display device 115 is implemented as a large-sized liquid crystal display having a wider image display area in order to perform effects using various images and designs. Specifically, the width of the image display area of the effect display device 115 is approximately two-thirds the width of the game board 5, and the height of the image display area of the effect display device 115 is It has a size that is approximately one half of the vertical width of the game board 5. Since the image display area of the effect display device 115 has an area that is at least one third of the game area 37, the image display area of the effect display device 115 occupies a large proportion of the game area 37. It is an area.

[Configuration of body frame mechanism mounting body, ball tank and tank rail]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right rear, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the main body frame from diagonally upper right rear.

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is formed with a tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the back side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 9) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 9). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

  The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) has a first space portion to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, the center accessory 91) protruding rearward of the game board 5. It is provided in a separated state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged behind the rear surface of the game board 5 so that the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. Accordingly, a first space portion for avoiding interference with the rear portion of the center accessory 91 is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150.

  Above the tank rail 150, a rectifying body 156 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configuration of payout device mounting part and ball payout device]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 4) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position of a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. .

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout. The ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the concave portion of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball dispensing device 170 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear of the main frame]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. On the rear side of the front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3, one side (left side in FIG. 5) of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11 located below the game board mounting frame 12 is below the launch rail 19. A launching device 194 that is unitized by assembling a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 that operates the launching hammer, and the like onto the mounting substrate 193 is provided. It is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 196 that houses a power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11.

[Configuration of rear cover body]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine from the upper right rear.

  The rear end portion of the above-described control board box 132 disposed on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrudes toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 135 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 that protrudes forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the wall portion 213 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 on the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in the closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. The rear cover body 210 covers the control board box 132 and the like on the rear surface of the game board 5. However, a portion of the control board box 132 connected to the inspection connector 218 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 210.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233 are provided in the rear cover body 210, and internal heat is released from these many heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 210 is provided with a large number of slit-like heat radiation holes 230 extending from the peripheral wall portion 213 to the rear wall portion 212, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 212 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 231 are provided therethrough, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 232 and a predetermined number of horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 pass through the lower portion of the rear wall 212. It is installed.

  In addition, the horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 have a size and position corresponding to the size and arrangement position of the plurality of parallel seal portions 235 sealed by the sealing screws (sealing members) of the control board box 132. It is penetrated by. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 210 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 235 of the control board box 132 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 233. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 210 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 235 of the control board box 132 can be easily visually confirmed. Further, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 210 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper wall portion 213c is substantially C-shaped to hold a power cord (not shown) in an appropriately folded state. An elastically deformable cord holder 237 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 150 (the rear wall surface of the rail component 139). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 237 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 237.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 239 of the distribution board 238, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, the cord holder 237 is integrally formed on the rear cover body 210 and the power cord is held, so that the power cord hangs and gets caught by foreign objects when the pachinko machine is transported and stored. Problems can be prevented.

[About the configuration of ball derivatives etc. for the lower pan of the rear lower part of the main body frame]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.

  A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear step portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 253 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the award and rental ball passages of the ball dispensing device 170 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 254 that houses the interface board 252 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower plate ball derivative 253. The interface board 252 is interposed between a ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and a control device that controls the payout of game balls, and controls signals related to ball lending in the same manner as the ball lending machine. It is electrically connected to the apparatus so as to be able to transmit and receive.

Next, the electrical configuration of such a pachinko machine 1 will be described in detail.
[Electric configuration of pachinko machine]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment.

The pachinko machine 1 is mainly configured to include a main board 780 and a peripheral board 781.
Here, the main substrate 780 is
-Detection of game balls.
-Judgment processing for various hits (special hits, normal hits, etc.).
-Fluctuation display control for special symbols and normal symbols.
・ Control for paying out prize balls (payout control).
It is a part that performs various controls so that the game proceeds according to a predetermined procedure.

On the other hand, the peripheral substrate 781 includes:
・ Lighting control of production lamp.
・ Sound control.
-Display control of production images.
Etc., and the like. This is a part for adding various performance elements to the game progressed by the main board 780, thereby improving the interest of the game.

[Main board]
The main board 780 includes a main control board 765 and a payout control board 775. Among them, the main control board 765 includes a main control MPU 765a as a microprocessor, a main control I / O port 765b as an input / output device (I / O device), the inspection connector 218, and the RAM clear. A switch 769 and the like are provided.

  Here, the main control MPU 765a includes a ROM as a read-only memory in which a control program and various commands relating to the progress of the game are stored, a RAM as a readable / writable memory in which stored data is updated each time, and those It has a watchdog timer for monitoring the operation (system), various functions for preventing fraud, and so on. The main control MPU 765a receives detection signals from various sensors such as the normal start free sensor 316, the normal start award sensor 317, the special start award sensor 318, and the count sensor 319. / O port 765b.

  That is, by executing a control program stored in the ROM based on such a detection signal, a drive signal is appropriately output to various actuators such as the ordinary actor drive mechanism 334 and the attacker drive mechanism 339. As a result, various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 proceed according to a predetermined procedure. As will be described later, the main control MPU 765a of the main control board 765 includes display control of the special symbol display 332, the normal symbol display 333, and the normal holding ball lamp 323, the peripheral board 781, and the above-mentioned peripheral board 781. A signal indicating the progress of the game (effect command, payout command) is also output to the payout control board 775.

  In this embodiment, the main control MPU 765a outputs various information (game information) related to the game to the external terminal board 371 via the main control I / O port 765b. As described above, the external terminal board 371 is a part connected to a hall computer (not shown), so that the hall computer can grasp and monitor the progress of the game of the pachinko machine 1. .

  As will be described later, the main control MPU 765a transmits a command regarding a display mode of the effect image displayed on the effect display device 115 to the peripheral board 781 described later via the main control I / O port 765b. .

  The main control board 765 is supplied with power from a power supply board (not shown). The power supply board includes an electric double layer capacitor (hereinafter simply referred to as “capacitor”) as a backup power supply that supplies power to the main control board 765 for a predetermined time even when the power is shut off. The main control MPU 765a can store various types of information in its built-in RAM in the power-off process even when the power is shut off, as will be described in detail later, by the power supplied by the capacitor. The stored information is erased (cleared) from the built-in RAM when the RAM clear switch 769 of the main control board 765 is operated when the power is turned on.

  On the other hand, the payout control board 775 is a part that outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170 based on a payout command from the main control board 765. The payout control board 775 is largely a payout control MPU775a as a microprocessor, and an I / O. A payout control I / O port 775b as a device, an error LED display 777, an error release switch 778, a ball removal switch 779, and the like are provided.

  The payout control board 775 is connected to the ball payout device 170 via the payout relay board 108, and commands (drive signals) are exchanged with the ball payout apparatus 170 via the payout relay board 108. Note that the ball payout device 170 detects a rotation position of the predetermined member, a payout motor 172 that rotates to cut out the game balls taken into the ball payout device 170 into various ball guide passages or various ball discharge passages by a predetermined member. A rotation angle switch 102 for counting, a counting switch 101 for counting the number of game balls actually paid out, and the like are provided.

  Here, the payout control MPU 775a includes a ROM as a read-only memory storing a control program and various commands for paying out a game ball (prize ball) to the player according to the progress of the game, and storage. It includes a RAM as a readable / writable memory in which data is updated each time, various functions for preventing fraud, and the like. The payout control MPU 775a receives a payout command related to payout from the main control board 765 and an operation signal (detection signal) of the RAM clear switch 769 via the payout control I / O port 775b. It has become. That is, the control program stored in the ROM is executed based on the payout command received in this manner, so that a drive signal is output to the payout motor 172. As a result, according to the received payout command, Game balls will be paid out for the number of prize balls shown. As will be described later, in this embodiment, the payout control MPU 775a of the payout control board 775 pays out to the player when the counting ball 319 detects that a game ball has entered the big prize opening 83. More than double the number of prize balls (for example, 15) when the special start prize sensor 318 detects that a game ball has entered the special start prize opening 82 than the number of prize balls (for example, 6). ) Is controlled so as to pay out the game balls.

  In the same payout control MPU 775a, when the ball removal switch 779 is operated, the game balls stored in the ball tank 136 and the tank rail 150 are discharged (ball removal) based on this operation signal (detection signal). Therefore, a drive signal to the payout motor 172 is also output. Furthermore, when a rent request signal from the prepaid card unit 1a is input via the interface board 252 described above, a drive signal to the payout motor 172 is also output based on the rent request signal.

  The payout control MPU 775a transmits various commands related to the state of the pachinko machine 1 to the main control board 765 via the payout control I / O port 775b, or fills up the switch 107. When the detection signal is input, the output of the drive signal to the payout motor 172 is stopped based on this detection signal, or the number of game balls actually paid out is calculated and is used as the payout control I / Or output to the external terminal board 371 via the O port 775b. Thereby, the hall computer can grasp the total number of game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1.

  When the prepaid card unit 1 a is connected to the interface board 252, a game ball launch permission signal from the prepaid card unit 1 a is input to the above-described launch control board 372 via the interface board 252 and the payout control board 775. It is like that. When this launch permission signal is input, the launch control board 372 becomes ready to launch a game ball by the launch device 194 described above. As a result, when the operation handle 32 is operated, a detection signal from a touch sensor (not shown) provided on the operation handle 32 is input to the launch control board 372, so that the game is played by the launch device 194. A ball is fired. That is, when the operation handle 32 is operated, the detection signal from the full switch 107 is input to the payout control MPU 775a, and the output of the drive signal to the payout motor 172 is stopped. In addition, the game ball is launched by the launching device 194. In this way, the game ball launched from the launching device 194 is guided along the guide rail 78 to the launch opening 78a formed above the game area 37, and is driven toward the game area 37 from the launch opening. .

  Power is supplied to the payout control board 775 from a power supply board (not shown) in the same manner as the main control board 765. The power supply board includes a capacitor that supplies power to the payout control board 775 for a predetermined time even when the power is shut off. With the power supplied from this capacitor, the payout control MPU 775a can store various payout information related to payout in its built-in RAM even when the power is shut off. The stored payout information is erased (cleared) from the built-in RAM when the RAM clear switch 769 of the main control board 765 is operated when the power is turned on.

[About peripheral boards]
As shown in FIG. 12, the peripheral board 781 includes a sub-integrated board 763 and a liquid crystal control board 758.
The sub-integrated board 763 includes a sub-integrated MPU 763a as a microprocessor, a sub-integrated ROM 763b that stores various processing programs and various commands, a sound source IC 763c that performs high-quality sound, and music that the sound source IC 763c refers to. And a sound ROM 763d in which sound information such as sound effects is stored. That is, when the production command is received from the main control board 765, the sub-integrated MPU 763a executes the control program based on the command, thereby sending a lighting signal to the decoration lamp 394 which is a lamp on the outer frame side. Or a lighting signal is output to the prize ball lamp 396. Further, a lighting signal is output to the effect lamp 395 that is a decorative lamp of the game board 5 or a gradation lighting signal is output to the gradation lamp 397 via the lamp driving board 46.

  A command from the main control board 765 received by the sub-integrated MPU 763a is output to the sound source IC 763c and the liquid crystal control board 758. Accordingly, the sound source IC 763c reads sound information from the sound ROM 763d based on the effect command output from the sub-integrated MPU 763a, so that music, sound effects, and the like according to various effects are output as sound from the speakers 18, 57. Will come to be.

  On the other hand, the liquid crystal control board 758 includes a liquid crystal control MPU 758a as a microprocessor, a liquid crystal control ROM 758b that stores various processing programs and various commands, and a VDP (abbreviation of video display processor) 758c that controls display of the effect display device 115. An image ROM 758d for storing various images to be displayed on the effect display device 115.

  When the liquid crystal control MPU 758a receives the effect command described above from the sub-integrated board 763, the liquid crystal control MPU 758a controls the VDP 758c based on the effect command. The VDP 758c reads out an image from the image ROM 758d and controls display of the effect display device 115. If the liquid crystal control MPU 758a is operating normally, it outputs an operation signal to that effect to the sub-integrated board 763.

[Functional configuration of main control board and peripheral control board]
FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram schematically showing functional configurations of the main board and the peripheral board. Next, with reference to FIG. 13 and FIG. 3, a game process performed when a game ball is driven into the game area 37 will be described.

  First, as described above, with the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the special symbol variation time until the special symbol variation display started by the special symbol display device 332 is stopped when the start winning prize is triggered. In addition, “the majority of the total prize balls that can be paid out to the player when various games are progressed by winning such as a normal win or a special win (at least more than half of the total prize balls, A game process that preferably pays out more than 2/3 of the total prize balls) is performed.

Moreover, in this pachinko machine 1, while preparing a normal gaming state in which the so-called time-shortening function does not operate and a short-time gaming state in which the time-shortening function operates,
・ Normal low-probability gaming state in which the winning probability per normal is the same probability as in the above-mentioned normal gaming state, and ・ Normal in which the winning probability per ordinary is higher than in the above-mentioned normal gaming state Two types of short-time game states are also prepared, namely high-probability game states. Of these game states, a game process in which most of the total prize balls are paid out is performed only during the special symbol fluctuation time when the normal high-probability game state is controlled.

  That is, in this case, in the normal high-probability gaming state, the special starting prize opening 82 (start winning prize) is a member (special starting prize opening which is used for execution of the special game in which most of the total prize balls are paid out. 82). However, the special start award port 82 (start winning prize) is in the normal high probability game state in which the special game can be executed in the normal game state or the normal low probability game state in which the special game cannot be executed. It functions as a member (special start prize opening 82) used for lottery as to whether or not the shift control is performed.

  Therefore, for example, when the RAM clear switch 769 of the main control board 765 is operated and the stored contents of the internal RAM of the main control board 765 are initialized (at the opening of the hall), the normal game state When the player is controlled to the special start prize opening 82, the player operates the ordinary electric accessory 81 that is always kept in a rejected ball state with respect to the special start prize opening 82 to the special start prize opening 82. In order to make it possible to enter a game ball, a game in which a game ball is driven aiming at either the normal start no-win port 89 or the normal start winning port 96 is performed.

  However, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned special game (ordinary hit, special hit, etc.) is applied to the above-mentioned normal start no prize-winning port 89 provided on the flow path of the game ball with respect to the above-mentioned special start winning port 82. The game is prepared as a starting point provided exclusively for a game in which a large portion of the total prize balls paid out to the player when various games are progressed by the winning of the game. That is, as will be described later, in the special game according to this embodiment, how many times the above-mentioned normal hit can be won by repeatedly driving the game ball into the normal start no prize opening 89 during the special symbol fluctuation time. The game balls are provided so that the player can be paid out a prize ball by the number of times the special start award port 82 is opened according to the number of winnings per ordinary game.

  Therefore, it is easy to enter the game ball into the normal start no-win mouth 89 (when the game ball is hit to the right with respect to the game area 37 aiming at the normal start no-win mouth 89, the game ball is normal. The probability of winning in the starting no prize opening 89) has a direct impact on the ease of winning a normal win, and also on the number of winning balls that can be paid out to the player during the special symbol fluctuation time. It has become. Then, by providing such a normal start no-win mouth 89 separately from the normal start award opening 96 used in a normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state) The adjustment of the expected value for paying out a prize ball when a special game is performed is made easy by adjusting the easiness of playing.

  By the way, in the normal game (the normal game state, the normal low-probability game state), the normal start award port 96 among the normal start no-reward port 89 and the normal start award port 96 is provided to the player. In order to make it aim and play, it is necessary to give some incentive to the normal starting prize opening 96. However, if there is a case where the entrance rate of the normal start winning opening 96 is significantly higher than that of the normal start non-winning opening 89, it is better to use the normal start winning opening 96 in special games. This is advantageous for the player, and this may cause the function of the starting point for adjusting the expected value of the number of prize balls to be paid out in the special game to be lost.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, among the normal start award sensor 316 (normal start no award port 89) and the normal start award sensor 317 (normal start award port 96), Only when the detection by the normal start award sensor 317 is detected, the winning determination means 622 determines that the winning ball should be paid out. Then, based on the result of determination by the winning determination means 622 regarding how many prize balls should be paid out, the prize ball payout means 623 performs control related to the ball payout operation of the ball payout device 170.

Note that the winning determination means 622 according to this embodiment also receives a winning ball when a special start award sensor 318 (special start award port 82) or a count sensor 319 (large winning award port 83) is detected. Judge that you should pay out. The number of prize balls to be paid out is stored in the ROM of the main control MPU 765a separately for each winning opening. The winning determination means 622 according to this embodiment is based on the storage in this ROM.
-The number of prize balls of “3” when the normal start award sensor 317 is detected.
The number of prize balls of “15” when the special start award sensor 318 is detected.
The number of “6” prize balls when there is detection by the count sensor 319.
Make a decision that each should be paid out. As a result, the prize balls are paid out to the player through the control relating to the ball payout operation of the ball payout device 170 by the prize ball payout means 623 by the determined number of prize balls.

  According to such a configuration, even when the ease of entering the ball between the normal start no-winning port 89 and the normal start winning port 96 is set to the same level, a normal game (normal game) In the state, the normal low-probability gaming state), the player may aim for the above-mentioned normal starting prize opening 96 that allows the player to play while suppressing the digestion of the possession ball (game ball). As a result, the above-described function of the normal start no-win port 89 is ensured. In this embodiment, the normal start no-win port 89 is provided as a gate type start port, and the normal start award port 96 is provided as a pocket type start port. Further, the game area 37 has various members so that when the game ball is driven aiming at one of the normal start winning port 96 and the normal start no-win port 89, the game ball cannot enter the other. Is provided.

  However, in this case, even if it is easy to enter the normal starting prize winning opening 96, the normal starting no winning opening (starting opening for adjusting the expected value related to the number of prize balls to be paid out in the special game) 89 is entered. It must be designed to be relatively suitable for the ease of balling. In this regard, in this embodiment, the stage 20 is set so as to affect only the ease of entering the normal start winning port 96 out of the normal start no winning port 89 and the normal start winning port 96. It is supposed to be provided. Therefore, through the design in the stage 20, it becomes easy to finely adjust only the ease of entering the ball for the normal starting prize-winning port 96, whereby the normal starting no-winning port 89 and the normal starting prize-winning port 96 are easily adjusted. It is possible to suitably maintain the relative relationship regarding the ease of entering the ball between the two. In this sense, when the player hits a game ball, a member that can adjust the probability that the game ball will enter the normal starting prize opening 96 through the stage 20 may be provided. desirable.

<Game processing in normal game (normal game state, normal low probability game state)>
Under such a background, in a normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state), the game ball in which the game ball is driven into the game area 37 is guided to a number of obstacle nails and windmills 92 while the normal ball is guided. When the player enters the starting prize opening 96, first, as shown in FIG. 13, the normal symbol per-determination random number extracting means 601 in the main board 780 outputs an output signal from the normal starting prize sensor 317. Based on the above, a random number for the normal symbol is extracted.

  As will be described later, the normal symbol random number extracted by the normal symbol determination random number extraction means 601 is, for example, to determine the success / failure determination random number related to the normal winning or the normal symbol variation time. Fluctuation pattern random number used for the symbol, the symbol used for determining the type of the hit when the normal hit is won (the mode related to the drive control of the normal accessory drive mechanism 334 (the opening time of the special starting prize opening 82)) It consists of a random number group such as random numbers.

  The random numbers (random number group) for normal symbols extracted in this way are held up to a first predetermined number (for example, 4) by the holding means 603, whereby any one of the normal start no-winning port 89 and the normal start winning port 96 is stored. (In this case, the normal determination according to the acceptance of the game ball to the normal starting prize opening 96) is put on hold. It should be noted that the number of normal determinations (the number of holds) put on hold by the holding means 603 is displayed on the normal holding ball lamp 323 (LED 85) by the normal symbol hold display control means 606.

  On the other hand, such a hold state is released by the hold release unit 604 when the predetermined normal start condition (for example, the end of the variable display control for the previous normal symbol) is satisfied. Then, the first game control means (ordinary symbol game control means) 602 performs the determination process (normal determination) for the normal hit based on the released random number (random number group).

  However, the first game control unit 602 according to this embodiment includes the normal low-accuracy determination unit 608 that performs the above-described normal determination so that the normal winning is won with a low probability (for example, 1/399), and the normal low A normal high-accuracy determination unit 607a that performs the above-described normal determination so as to win a normal win with a higher probability (for example, 399/399) than the accuracy determination unit 608 is provided, and one of these two determination units 608 and 607a is selected. This is used to make the normal determination.

  Of these, the normal low probability determination means 608 is used when the player is in the normal game (normal game state, normal low probability game state). Therefore, in a normal game, the player is not able to win the normal start winning mouth until the normal win is luckily won based on the random number for success / failure determination with a very low winning probability such as “1/399”. The game ball will continue to be shot aiming at 96. As will be described later, the normal high probability determination means 607a is used when the normal high probability game state is controlled, and the normal special fusion control means 607 for controlling the execution of the special game is used. It is a part that becomes one element.

  Further, the first game control means 602 (ordinary low probability determination means 608, normal high probability determination means 607a) according to this embodiment uses the result of the determination as to whether or not the normal winning is won and the fluctuation pattern random number. Based on this, it also functions as a portion for determining the time (variation time of the normal symbol) to be variably displayed on the normal symbol display 333 and the effect display device 115 in the main board 780. In a normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state), each time the predetermined normal start condition is satisfied and the normal hit determination process by the normal low-probability determination means 608 is performed, the normal variation The control means 605 performs control to display the normal symbol variably for the determined variation time on the normal symbol display 333.

  However, the normal variation control means 605 that performs control to display the normal symbol in a normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state) displays the normal symbol in a variable manner when controlled to the normal game state. Normal time normal fluctuation control means 605a for performing control and normal time short time normal fluctuation control means 605b for performing control to display normal symbols in a variable manner when controlled to a normal low-probability gaming state. The normal symbol is variably displayed using one of the two normal variation control means 605a and 605b.

  Here, the normal time normal fluctuation control means 605a and the minute time short time normal fluctuation control means 605b are suggested to be expected to win the normal time every time a predetermined normal start condition is satisfied. This is common in that normal symbols are variably displayed for a relatively long variation time in order to secure the time required for the display effect in the effect display device 115 (time for effect for normal hit). However, the expected value of the time required for the fluctuation display is greater when the normal symbol is variably displayed by the short time normal fluctuation control means 605b than when the normal symbol is variably displayed by the normal fluctuation control means 605a. It is slightly smaller, and by that amount, the normal symbol variation display and the normal determination in the hold state are digested earlier when in the normal low probability game state than in the normal game state. It is like that.

  In the normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state), each time a predetermined normal start condition is satisfied, the normal hit determination process by the normal low-probability determination unit 608 and the normal variation control unit are performed. As a result of repeated control for normal symbol change display by 605 (ordinary symbols are stopped and displayed in the losing display mode after the change time has passed), etc. In the case of winning, first, the normal fluctuation control means 605 will stop and display the normal symbol in the win (normal win) display mode after the lapse of the fluctuation time. At this time, the normal hit type is also displayed in the display pattern when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. Next, the opening control means 609 in the main board 780 drives and controls the ordinary accessory driving mechanism 334 so that the game ball can enter the special starting prize opening 82. The opening operation is performed by the object 81 (more precisely, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81).

  However, the release control means 609 is a normal-time release control means 609a that controls the normal accessory drive mechanism 334 when it is controlled in the normal gaming state, and a normal low-probability gaming state. There is provided a minute and short-time release control means 609b for controlling the driving of the ordinary accessory driving mechanism 334, and the ordinary accessory driving mechanism 334 is driven by using one of these two opening control means 609a and 609b according to the gaming state. It is something to control.

  Here, the normal time release control means 609a and the minute time short time release control means 609b finally win the above normal wins with a low winning probability in a normal game (normal game state, normal low probability game state). After a long fluctuation display by the normal fluctuation control means 605 at the time of being played, the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more accurately) is provided with a long time so that at least one game ball enters the special starting prize opening 82. Is common in that the opening operation by the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81 is performed.

  That is, in many cases, the variation time when the winning is finally won with the low winning probability is set to a long time of about 90 seconds, for example. For this reason, the player stops launching the game ball while such a fluctuation time has elapsed by paying attention to the display effect with high expectation that appears on the effect display device 115 or by reaching the upper limit of the normal symbol hold. There are many things to do.

  Therefore, in the state where the launching of the game ball is stopped in this way, when an opening operation is performed by the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81), Such initial movement is likely to be delayed. Even if the launch of the game ball has not been stopped, the flow path of the game ball differs between the normal start prize opening 96 and the special start prize opening 82 because the flow path of the game ball is different from the above. Due to the time required to adjust to the special starting prize opening 82 side, the initial action for the driving is likely to be delayed, and this tends to reduce the number of game balls to be put into the special starting prize opening 82.

  Moreover, under such circumstances, if the opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81) is performed only for a short time, the special start-up is performed. There is a possibility that the opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81) is ended before the game ball reaches the award port 82. In this case, from the normal game (normal game state or normal low-probability game state) in which the special game cannot be executed even though the normal win is finally won with a low winning probability, Even a lottery opportunity (chance by special symbol) about whether or not the transition to the normal high-probability gaming state in which the game can be executed is controlled is not given to the player, and the normal game (game disadvantageous to the player) The continuation of (state) will be confirmed, and the game entertainment will be significantly reduced.

  In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the winning is finally made at the above normal win with a low winning probability in a normal game (normal game state, normal low probability game state), a special start award is given. Since the time required for the opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 is set to such an extent that the delay in the initial movement of the game ball to be inserted into the mouth 82 is absorbed, the occurrence of such inconveniences is suppressed. (Normal time opening control means 609a, minute time short time opening control means 609b). When the opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 is performed by the short time opening control means 609b rather than when the opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 is performed by the normal opening control means 609a (for example, opening for 5 seconds). The time required for the opening operation is slightly longer when (for example, opening for 5.5 seconds), and the special start is performed when the player is in the low probability gaming state than in the normal gaming state. A lottery opportunity (a chance by a special symbol) as to whether or not the transition to the normal high-probability gaming state based on the start winning prize is controlled so as to absorb the delay in the initial movement of the game ball to the winning opening 82. ) Is easily provided.

  In addition, although the open time by such a normal electric accessory 81 is determined based on the design random number by the normal low-accuracy determining means 608, in this embodiment, regardless of the extracted design random number, It is decided that when it is in the normal gaming state, it is uniformly released for 5 seconds, and when it is normally in the low probability gaming state, it is uniformly released for 5.5 seconds.

  Then, in a normal game (a normal game state, a normal low-probability game state), when a game ball is thus inserted into the special start award port 82, first in the main board 780, as shown in FIG. The special symbol per-determining random number extraction means 611 extracts the special symbol random number based on the output signal from the special starting prize sensor 318. Next, the second game control means (special symbol game control means) 612 performs a special hit determination process (special determination) based on the special symbol random numbers extracted in this way.

  As will be described later, the special symbol random number extracted by the special symbol determination random number extracting means 611 is, for example, for determining a winning determination random number related to special winning or a special symbol variation time. Fluctuating pattern random numbers used in the game, the type of the win when the special win is won (the open mode of the attacker device 98, which game state is to be generated after the big hit game), etc. There is a random number.

However, the second game control means 612 according to this embodiment is
-Regardless of the gaming state (normal gaming state, short-time gaming state), the above-mentioned special determination is performed so that the special winning is surely won based on the extracted winning determination random number,
-Regardless of the gaming state (normal gaming state, short-time gaming state), it is determined that the special symbol should be variably displayed only for 3 minutes based on the extracted variation pattern random number,
-Regardless of the gaming state (normal gaming state, short-time gaming state), it is decided to open the attacker device 98 for two rounds uniformly for a short period based on the extracted symbol random number, and after this jackpot game, the short-time It is determined that the game state must be controlled.

  Therefore, in a normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state), a predetermined special start condition (for example, that the variable display control for the previous special symbol has been completed or that the jackpot game is not being executed, etc.) ) Is established and the second game control means 612 determines the special hit, first, the special variation control means 615 in the main board 780 displays the special symbol on the special symbol display 332. Control is performed to display the variation for the determined variation time.

  The special fluctuation control means 615 controls the special special fluctuation control means 615a that makes the special symbol display 332 variably display when the normal gaming state is controlled, and the normal low probability gaming state. The special symbol display unit 332 variably displays the special symbol when it is being used, and the minute time and short time special variation control means 615b is provided. The special symbol display unit 332 displays the special symbol in a variable manner. As described above, the special variation control means 615a and 615b according to this embodiment both variably display the special symbol for 3 minutes and then stop and display the special symbol in the hit (special hit) display mode. It has become a thing.

  At this time, the special variation control means 615a and 615b both appear so as to appear in the display pattern when the special symbol is stopped and displayed for the special hit type, and after this, the jackpot game is performed. Is displayed in the display pattern to be controlled in the short-time gaming state.

  However, although the second game control means 612 according to this embodiment decides that it should be controlled to the short-time game state after the big hit game is performed, A lottery is performed as to which of the normal low-probability gaming state in which the special game cannot be executed and the normal high-probability gaming state in which the special game can be executed and which time is controlled to shift to the short game state.

  In other words, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 performs a game process in which most of the total prize balls can be paid out only during the special symbol fluctuation time when the game machine is normally controlled to a highly probable gaming state. Therefore, if it is not determined that the transition control to the normal high-probability gaming state is made in the same lottery, the player meets the severe conditions for proceeding various games by winning such as a normal hit or a special win. Unable to get a lot of minutes. Accordingly, the lottery for the special winning type by the second game control means 612, that is, the lottery for which the transition to the short-short game state between the normal low-probability gaming state and the normal high-probability gaming state is performed as a game It will function as an important process directly related to the profit for the player in proceeding with the game.

  The second game control unit 612 according to this embodiment shifts to the normal high-probability gaming state with a probability of “82/100” based on the symbol random number extracted by the random number extracting unit 611 for determining per special symbol. In addition to determining whether to control, it is determined to shift to the normal low-probability gaming state with a probability of “18/100”. Therefore, after the transition to the normal high-probability gaming state, every time a special determination is made, the normal high-probability gaming state is repeatedly controlled with a high probability.

  Thus, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit display mode in the form of generating the normal high-probability gaming state with a probability of “82/100”, the attacker drive control means 618 in the main board 780 The opening / closing member 99 in the attacker device 98 is short-circuited by two rounds so that the attacker ball drive mechanism 339 is driven and controlled so that the game ball can be (entered) into the big winning opening 83 in the attacker device 98. It will be open for a while (big hit game). In the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the jackpot game, the game balls (entry to the big prize opening 83 are entered so that most of the total prize balls are paid out in the special game. Ball) The winning is performed so as to be difficult although possible, so that the so-called payout rate is not wasted.

  Then, the second game control means 612 controls, as the normal high-probability gaming state, at least a period until the special winning is won again and the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the jackpot game is performed. Will be.

  On the other hand, the attacker drive control means 618 in the main board 780 after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit display mode in the form of generating the normal low-probability gaming state with a probability of “18/100”. However, the opening and closing member 99 in the attacker device 98 is controlled by controlling the attacker driving mechanism 339 so that the game ball can be (entered) into the big winning opening 83 in the attacker device 98 two rounds. It will be opened for a short period of time (a jackpot game). In the jackpot game, the normal low-probability game state is controlled with almost no prize balls. That is, in this case, from the game in which the game ball is inserted into the normal start winning opening 96 so that the lottery opportunity (chance by special symbol) as to whether or not the transition control to the normal high-probability gaming state is controlled is obtained again It will be redone.

  The first game control means 602 periodically obtains control information about such game state by the second game control means 612, and various games based on the normal symbols based on the information. Processing is performed.

<Game processing in normal high probability gaming state>
As described above, in the normal high-probability gaming state applied to the pachinko machine 1, during the special symbol change time, “when various games are advanced by winning such as normal winning or special winning, A special game is performed as “game processing in which most of the total prize balls that can be paid out can be paid out”. In this special game, a game characteristic is given as to how many times the normal hit can be won by repeatedly driving the game ball into the normal start no prize opening 89, and according to the number of wins per normal win. A large amount of prize balls can be paid out to the player as many times as the number of times that the special starting prize opening 82 is opened. More specifically, the special game in the pachinko machine 1 is such that most of the total prize balls can be paid out during the fluctuation time of the special symbol. A prize ball that is paid out when a game ball enters the special start award port 82 is used.

  Therefore, in this normal high-probability gaming state, the player first does not have the normal start prize opening 96 but the normal ball provided on the flow path of the game ball with respect to the special start prize opening 82. A game will be played aiming at the startless award 89. Then, as a result, when a game ball enters the normal start award-free port 89, first, as shown in FIG. Based on the output signal from the startless award sensor 316, the random number for the normal symbol is extracted.

  Here, as described above, the normal high-accuracy determining unit 607a used in the normal high-probability gaming state performs a normal determination so that the normal win is always won based on the extracted random number. Further, as will be described later, in this normal high-probability gaming state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also maintained in an extremely short time of about “1.6 seconds”, for example.

  Therefore, as soon as a game ball enters (passes) the normal start no-winning port 89, the normal electric accessory 81 (more Precisely, an opening operation is performed by the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81, and thereby a game ball is inserted into the special start award port 82.

  However, as described above, the second game control means 612 is configured so that the special win is always won based on the winning determination random number of the special symbol regardless of the game state (normal game state, short-time game state). Judgment is performed. Therefore, in such a normal high-probability gaming state, when the normal winning and special winning are won, the normal high-probability gaming state may end immediately and a big winning gaming state may occur. In this case, it becomes difficult to digest the special game as a game process in which most of the total prize balls can be paid out during the period in which the normal high-probability game state is controlled.

  In this regard, the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment includes, as shown in FIG. 13, universal special fusion control means 607 for controlling the game on the normal symbol side and the game on the special symbol side to be fused. Through the control by the universal special fusion control means 607, the special game can be executed as a game process in which most of the total prize balls can be paid out during the period in which the normal high probability game state is controlled.

That is, the universal fusion control means 607 normally used in the high-probability gaming state is
-Normal high-accuracy determination means 607a (game processing on the normal symbol side) that functions to increase the number of winnings per normal during the variation period of the special symbol, and-Execution of the normal determination during the variation period of the special symbol Short-time fluctuation maintaining means 607b (ordinary symbol-side game processing) that functions to increase the frequency, and ・ Increase the number of game balls that enter the special starting prize opening 82 during the special symbol fluctuation period The open extension maintaining means 607c (ordinary symbol-side game processing) that functions as above, and the above-mentioned special game as a game processing in which most of the total prize balls can be paid out over a long period of time Long-term fluctuation maintaining means 607d (special symbol side game processing) for generating a state in which the result of the special judgment does not appear, and the special judgment by the second game control means 612 is a big hit When it is determined to be re-controlled to normally high 確遊 TECHNICAL state after the game, the game interval generating means for generating an interval period in the special game 607 e (game process of the special symbols side)
It is comprised.

  Here, as described above, the normal high-accuracy determination means 607a performs a normal determination so that the normal winning is always won based on the extracted random number. Therefore, in this normal high-probability gaming state, unless the holding means reaches the upper limit of holding, the normal ball that is extracted based on the reception is received each time the game ball is received in the normal start no-winning port 89. The normal win is won based on the random number for the symbol, and this increases the number of wins per normal during the variation period of the special symbol.

  The short-time fluctuation maintaining means 607b secures the time required for the display effect in the effect display device 115 (the time for effect for the normal hit) every time the normal winning is won by the normal high accuracy determination means 607a. For example, the change display of the normal symbol is performed for a uniform short time such as “1.6 seconds”. In other words, in this case, the normal determination put on hold by the holding means 603 is digested one after another in units of approximately “1.6 seconds”. The rotation rate (execution frequency) required for processing increases. In addition, each time the normal determination is digested one after another in units of approximately “1.6 seconds”, the normal electric accessory 81 (more Precisely, since the opening operation by the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81 is performed, the frequency at which a chance to enter the special starting award opening 82 during the variation period of the special symbol is also increased. Will be able to.

  In addition, the open extension maintaining means 607c performs the above-mentioned only for a uniform long time such as “6 seconds” each time the normal judgment is digested one after another in units of approximately “1.6 seconds” by the short time fluctuation maintaining means 607b. The opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81) is executed through the drive control of the ordinary accessory driving mechanism 334 so that the special starting prize opening 82 is opened. To do. In other words, in this case, unlike the above-described situation where a normal game is being performed, the game ball is continuously driven into the flow path to the normal start no-winning port 89 and the special start-up winning port 82. In such a situation, the special starting award port 82 is opened for a long time. Accordingly, each time the normal determination is digested one after another in units of approximately “1.6 seconds” by the short-time fluctuation maintaining means 607b, a plurality of game balls are provided in the special start award opening 82 thus opened for a long period of time. Can be entered almost certainly, so that the number of game balls that enter the special start award port 82 during the special symbol variation period, and the number of prize balls that are paid out in response to the entry Will increase.

  In order to open the special start winning opening 82 so that a plurality of game balls can be almost surely entered, the total opening time when the opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 is repeatedly performed is “ Instead of “6 seconds”, it is more desirable to continue the opening operation (open state) by the above-mentioned ordinary electric accessory 81 for a long time such as “6 seconds”.

Further, the opening extension maintaining means 607c may have a holding function that allows a game to be held so that the holding of the normal determination by the holding means 603 is not interrupted during the special symbol change period. It is important to make the game possible. That is, in the normal high-probability game state, when the hold state for the normal determination is released by the hold release unit 604,
The time required for digesting the released normal judgment itself (normal symbol fluctuation time), and the time required for the opening operation by the normal electric accessory 81 according to the winning per normal (special start prize opening 82 Opening time)
If at least the above addition time has not elapsed, the predetermined normal start condition is not satisfied, and the hold state for the normal determination is newly released and the number of hold by the hold means 603 is not reduced.

  Therefore, the open extension maintaining means 607c does not perform the normal start in the situation where the game ball is continuously driven in the flow down path to the normal start no-win port 89 and the special start award port 82. The special start award port so that the addition time (more preferably, the opening time of the special start award port 82) is longer than the average time required for one game ball to be received at the award port 89. If 82 is opened for a long period of time, it is possible to prevent the suspension of the normal determination by the suspension means 603 during the special symbol fluctuation period. Note that the average time required for one game ball to be received at the normal start award port 89 is the number of game balls fired per unit time by the launch device 194 and the normal start award port 89. It is possible to calculate based on the probability that the game ball is received in the normal start award-free port 89 when the game ball is driven into the downstream flow path.

  Furthermore, with respect to the opening extension maintaining means 607c, the special starting award port 82 is more than the total time during which the game ball cannot enter the special starting award port 82 during the variation time of the special symbol. It is important for making it possible to execute the above-mentioned special game so that the total time that the game ball can enter can be longer. That is, as described above, the special game means that most of the total prize balls can be paid out during the variation time of the special symbol, and the special start prize opening 82 is used as the source of the prize balls. The award ball that is paid out when a game ball is inserted into is used. Therefore, it is important to maintain the special starting prize opening 82 that is the source of the prize ball in an almost open state in order to perform such a special game. The time required for the opening operation by the above-mentioned normal electric accessory 81 according to the winning per normal (the time when the special start is available) It can be said that it is important that the opening time of the prize opening 82 is longer.

  Further, the long-time fluctuation maintaining means 607d makes a special determination by the second game control means 612 based on the entry of the game ball into the special start award port 82 in the normal high-probability gaming state, When the special symbol is changed based on the result of the special determination, the special symbol is changed over a long period of time that the special game as the game process in which most of the total prize balls can be paid out. By continuing, the state in which the result of the special determination does not appear while the special game is being performed is generated.

  That is, the long-time fluctuation maintaining means 607d, when changing the special symbol in the normal high-probability gaming state, is in the normal gaming state in which the time-shortening function is not activated even though the time-shortening function is in operation. The special symbol variation time is set so that the special symbol will continue to fluctuate over a longer time than the special symbol variation time at Thus, the special game can be executed during the variation time of the special symbol. The long time variation maintaining means 607d according to this embodiment has the same time as “3 minutes” which is the variation time of the special symbol set uniformly by the normal time special variation control means 615a in the normal gaming state. Although it is always set, it is more preferable to set a time longer than the fluctuation time (average value) of the special symbol set by the normal special fluctuation control means 615a.

  According to such a configuration, in the normal high-probability gaming state, the above-mentioned special symbol corresponding to the entry of the game ball is entered even though the entrance rate of the game ball to the special starting prize opening 82 is increased. The average time required for the display of the fluctuation of the game is shorter than that of the normal high-probability gaming state (the normal gaming state, the normal low-probability gaming state) (the average time required for the special symbol fluctuation display). Moreover, the digestion speed of the pattern variation itself is not improved. In other words, in this case, the time required for the special symbol variation display will function so that the predetermined starting condition is not satisfied immediately after the special hit determination process is performed. It is avoided that various determination processes can be performed one after another in a short time.

  Here, at first glance, such a novel gaming characteristic as a normal high-probability gaming state does not become a very advantageous gaming state for the player, but also makes it easier to execute the special hit determination process with a higher frequency. It seems that this can be wasted if the function is not used. However, in this embodiment, when a game ball is inserted into the special starting award port 82, “15” award balls, which are the maximum number of award balls in the pachinko machine 1, are paid out. The player can develop a game using the fact that the function that makes it easier to execute the determination process for the special hit at a higher frequency is not utilized.

  That is, according to such a game characteristic that “the number of game balls that enter the special start award opening 82 per unit time” is intentionally continued for a long time, the player can receive a special start award. A game for exclusively using the award ball payout function of the special start award port 82 instead of the symbol start function at the mouth 82 (a game at the special start award port 82 regardless of whether a predetermined start condition is satisfied or not) A lot of prize balls can be obtained by continuing to execute a game in which a ball is entered. And, it is possible to favorably maintain the interest of the game by such a novel game nature that allows the player himself to actively acquire a prize ball.

  In addition, the variation time of the special symbol set by the long-time variation maintaining means 607d is determined by the player in the case where various games are progressed by winning the amount of the ball in the pachinko machine 1 (normal winning or special winning). The number of prize balls expected to be paid out). And in the special pachinko machine 1 in which a large amount of prize balls cannot be expected in the jackpot game, it is not an idea to increase the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol. It is important to ensure that a large amount of prize balls can always be paid out to the player during the symbol change time.

  In this embodiment, the addition time of the normal symbol variation time and the opening time of the special start award opening 82 is “7.6 seconds”, and the special symbol variation time is “180 seconds”. is there. Therefore, during the special symbol change time, the special start prize opening 82 is opened about 23 times by the open extension maintaining means 607c, and the total open time is “138 seconds”. It will be about. And if it is a general pachinko machine in which about 98 game balls are launched per minute by the launcher 98, a special starting prize opening in which 225 game balls are in an open state during the variation time of the special symbol. It will be launched towards 82. Then, about 60% of the game balls launched toward the special starting prize opening 82 in the open state are put into the special starting prize opening 82, and 15 prize balls per one entry. If it is paid out, around 2000 prize balls will be paid out during the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which can be said to be a sufficient number of prize balls as a game price even when compared with a conventional pachinko machine.

  In addition, the game interval generation means 607e is configured to generate the normal high-probability gaming state with a high probability that the special symbol is “82/100” after such a time-limited tense special game is completed. It is prepared on the assumption that the display is stopped in the display mode. In other words, a jackpot game will be played after an urgent special game with a time limit, and even in this jackpot game, a conventional game that should be played aiming at the big winning hole 83 in the attacker device 98. In the case of adopting the technique, after the player has entered the normal high-probability gaming state, the player will enter the normal low-probability gaming state with a low probability of the special symbol “18/100”. You will have to keep playing until you are stopped.

  In this regard, in the game interval generating means 607e, for the big hit game once entering the normal high-probability gaming state, the attacker device 98 is used so that it is difficult to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 83. Operation (drive control of the attacker drive mechanism 339) is performed. In other words, in this case, the big hit game is the driving control mode for the attacker driving mechanism 339 by the game interval generation means 607e and the number of winning balls set for the big winning opening 83 by the winning determination means 622 (the source of the winning ball). The number of award balls for the special starting award winning opening 82 is set to “6”, which is less than half of “15”, and the player does not have to play a game ball. It comes to function as a period for small pauses where no loss occurs. As a result, each time a special game in the normal high-probability gaming state is repeated with a high probability of “82/100”, it functions as an interval period for a short pause that fills the space between these special games. Therefore, it becomes possible to provide a moderate downtime.

  In other words, after entering the normal high-probability gaming state once, the period for the short pause is determined until it is determined that the normal high-probability gaming state ends with a low probability of “18/100”. The special start in which the maximum value “15” as the number of prize balls in the pachinko machine 1 is set except for the time during which the drive control of the attacker drive mechanism 339 is performed by the game interval generation means 607e (the time of the big hit game) The special game with the time limit using the award port 82 is basically performed. Then, the game interval generation means 607e adds “7.6 seconds”, which is an addition time of the normal symbol variation time and the opening time of the special starting prize opening 82, or the opening time of the special starting prize opening 82. The jackpot game is performed only for a time shorter than “6 seconds”. For example, a round game that opens and closes the attacker device 98 for a short time (for example, 1.6 seconds) is repeatedly performed only twice and immediately ended.

  According to such a configuration, after entering the normal high-probability gaming state, a special game that is most advantageous to the player is basically performed while providing an appropriate pause time for the player. In this way, a large amount of prize balls can be paid out to the player without stress in a short period of time.

  Such a novel game realized by the fusion of the game on the normal symbol side and the game on the special symbol side has a low probability of “18/100” in the special determination by the second game control means 612. The normal high-probability gaming state is determined to end, and the special symbol that has been variably displayed over a long period of time by the long-time fluctuation maintaining means 607d is continued until it is stopped in the display mode indicating that it ends. . After that, the attacker drive control means 618 in the main board 780 drives and controls the attacker drive mechanism 339 so that a game ball can be (entered) into the big prize opening 83 in the attacker device 98. As described above, the opening / closing member 99 in the attacker device 98 is opened for a short period of time corresponding to two rounds (a jackpot game). In the jackpot game, the normal low-probability game state is controlled with almost no prize balls. That is, in this case, from the game in which the game ball is inserted into the normal start winning opening 96 so that the lottery opportunity (chance by special symbol) as to whether or not the transition control to the normal high-probability gaming state is controlled is obtained again It will be redone.

  It should be noted that in various gaming states, the result of the determination process for the normal symbol by the first game control means 602 (ordinary hit, win type, variation time, etc.) and the special symbol by the second game control means 612 The determination processing result (special hit, hit type, variation time, etc.) is transmitted to the peripheral board 781 as a command by the command transmission means 620 in the main board 780.

That is, the peripheral board 781 includes command receiving means 630, normal symbol image display control means 631, and special symbol image display control means 632.
Here, the command receiving means 630 displays the result of the determination process for the normal symbol by the first game control means 602, the result of the determination process for the special symbol by the second game control means 612, etc. 780 is a portion received from the command transmission means 620.

  Further, the normal symbol image display control means 631 is a part that variably displays an effect image displayed on the effect display device 115 based on a command received by the command receiving means 630. More specifically, the normal symbol image display control means 631 is normal with a probability of “1/399” by the first game control means 602 in the normal game (normal game state, normal low probability game state). Each time the normal determination for the winning is performed, the display effect on the normal symbol side regarding whether or not the normal winning is won is made to appear as the main effect in the effect display device 115. The display effect production pattern is selected based on the normal symbol variation time in the information received by the command receiving means 630. As a result, also in the effect display device 115, the display effect is performed for the same time as the normal symbol change time in the normal symbol display 333.

  The special symbol image display control means 632 is also a part that variably displays the effect image displayed on the effect display device 115 based on the command received by the command receiving means 630. However, this special symbol image display control means 632 is mainly used in the normal high-probability gaming state to determine whether or not the normal high-probability gaming state is continued with the probability of “82/100” by the second game control means 612. Each time the lottery is performed, the special symbol side display effect on whether or not the special symbol side will appear as the main effect in the effect display device 115 takes the variation time (3 minutes) of the special symbol. Is.

  Further, the special symbol image display control means 632 is configured such that, even in a normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state), a game ball is inserted into the special start award port 82 and the second game control is performed. When a lottery regarding whether to enter the normal high-probability gaming state with a probability of “82/100” is made by means 612, whether the same will be continued only for the variation time of the special symbol (3 minutes) The display effect on the special symbol side appears as the main effect in the effect display device 115.

[Various control processing of main control board]
Next, various control processes performed by the main control board 765 in accordance with the progress of the game of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. First, various random numbers used for game control will be described, followed by main control side power-on processing, main control side timer interruption processing, prize ball command and self-check command transmission processing, and ACK signal input determination processing. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of main control-side power-on processing, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing continuation of main-control-side power-on processing in FIG. 14, and FIG. 16 is an example of main control-side timer interrupt processing. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a prize ball command and self-check command transmission process, and FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of an ACK signal input determination process. The prize ball command and self-check command transmission process and the ACK signal input determination process are performed as one process of the prize ball control process in step S80 in the main control timer interruption process described later.

<1. Various random numbers>
Among the various random numbers used for game control, the normal symbol random number extracted by the random symbol determining unit 601 for normal symbol is a random number for success / failure determination related to normal winning (random symbol for normal symbol hit determination). , A normal symbol hit determination initial value determining random number used to determine the initial value of the normal symbol hit determination random number, a normal symbol variation display pattern (normal symbol variation displayed on the normal symbol display 333) Fluctuation pattern random numbers (normal pattern variation pattern determination random numbers) used to determine time, etc., normal pattern variation random numbers (ordinary symbol determination random numbers) used to determine the display mode when fluctuation display stops Has been.

  The special symbol random number extraction means 611 extracted by the special symbol determination random number extraction means 611 includes a winning determination random number related to special winning (a special symbol winning determination random number), and a special symbol winning determination. Random number for determining the initial value of the special symbol used for determining the initial value of the random number, and for determining the variation display pattern of the special symbol (such as the variation time of the special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display 332 Fluctuation pattern random number (Random number for determining the variation pattern of special symbol), Display randomness when special symbol variation display is stopped, Design random number (special symbol determination) used for determining the type of winning when special winning is won Random numbers) are prepared.

<2. Main control side power-on processing>
When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the main control MPU 765a of the main control board 765 performs main control side power-on processing as shown in FIGS. When the main control side power-on process is started, an interrupt mode is set (step S10). This interrupt mode sets the priority order of interrupts of the main control MPU 765a. In the present embodiment, a main control timer interrupt process, which will be described later, is set as the highest priority, and when an interrupt of the main control timer interrupt process occurs, the process is preferentially performed. Subsequent to step S10, input / output setting (I / O input / output setting) is performed (step S12). In this I / O input / output setting, input / output setting of the I / O port of the main control MPU 765a is performed. Following step S12, the watchdog timer built in the main control MPU 765a is set to be valid (step S14). This watchdog timer is for monitoring the operation (system) of the main control MPU 765a, and when it is not cleared for a certain period of time, the main control MPU 765a is reset (whether the system of the main control MPU 765a is out of control). Diagnose regularly).

  Following step S14, wait timer processing 1 is performed (step S16). The voltage does not increase immediately from when the power is turned on until the voltage reaches the predetermined voltage. On the other hand, when a power outage or a momentary power failure (a phenomenon in which the supply of power is suddenly stopped) occurs, the voltage decreases, and when the voltage falls below the power outage warning voltage, a power outage signal is input as a power outage notice. A power failure signal is input when the voltage falls below the power failure warning voltage from when the power is turned on to when the voltage rises to a predetermined voltage. Therefore, in the wait timer process 1, after the power is turned on, the process waits until the voltage becomes higher than the power failure notice voltage. In this embodiment, 200 milliseconds (ms) is set as the waiting time (wait timer). Subsequent to step S16, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 769 is operated (step S18). This determination is performed based on whether or not the RAM clear switch 769 of the main control board 765 is operated and an operation signal (detection signal) is input to the main control board 765. When the detection signal is input, it is determined that the RAM clear switch 769 is operated. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not input, it is determined that the RAM clear switch 769 is not operated.

  When the RAM clear switch 769 is operated in step S18, the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is set to a value 1 (step S20). On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 769 is not operated in step S18, the RAM clear is cleared. A value 0 is set in the notification flag RCL-FLG (step S22). This RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is stored in a RAM (hereinafter referred to as “main built-in RAM”) built in the main control MPU 765a, and game information relating to games such as game state and unpaid prize balls. Is a flag indicating whether or not to be erased, and is set to a value of 1 when erasing game information and a value of 0 when not erasing game information. The RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG set in step S20 and step S22 is stored in the general-purpose storage element (general-purpose register) of the main control MPU 765a.

  Following step S20 or step S22, wait timer processing 2 is performed (step S24). In this wait timer process 2, the system waits until the system that performs display control of the effect display device 115 by the liquid crystal control board 758 is activated (booted). For example, various control programs are read from the liquid crystal control ROM 758b, and are expanded and stored in a RAM built in the liquid crystal control MPU 758a. In this embodiment, 2 seconds (s) is set as a time until booting (boot timer). Subsequent to step S24, a setting for permitting access to the main internal RAM is performed (step S26). With this setting, the main built-in RAM can be accessed, and for example, game information can be written (stored) or read. Subsequent to step S26, the stack pointer is set (step S28). The stack pointer indicates, for example, the address accumulated on the stack to temporarily store the contents of the memory element (register) being used, or temporarily returns the return address of this routine when returning to this routine after completing the subroutine. It indicates the address that is stacked on the stack for storage, and the stack pointer advances each time the stack is stacked. In step S28, an initial address is set in the stack pointer, and from this initial address, the contents of the register, the return address, etc. are stacked on the stack. Then, the stack pointer returns to the initial address by sequentially reading from the last stacked stack to the first stacked stack.

  Following step S28, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is 0 (step S30). As described above, the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is set to a value 1 when erasing game information and a value 0 when not erasing game information. When the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is 0 in step S30, that is, when the game information is not deleted, a checksum is calculated (step S32). This checksum is calculated by considering the game information stored in the main built-in RAM as a numerical value. Subsequent to step S32, it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum value matches a checksum value stored in a main control side power-off process (power-off) described later (step S34). . If they match, it is determined whether or not the backup flag BK-FLG is 1 (step S36). The backup flag BK-FLG indicates whether or not backup information such as game information, a checksum value, and a backup flag BK-FLG value is stored and held in the main built-in RAM in the main control side power-off process described later. It is a flag, and is set to a value of 1 when the main control side power-off process is normally terminated, and a value of 0 when the main control-side power-off process is not terminated normally.

  When the backup flag BK-FLG has a value of 1 in step S36, that is, when the main control side power-off process has been completed normally, the work area of the main internal RAM is set as the time of power recovery (step S38). In this setting, in addition to setting the backup flag BK-FLG to 0, the power recovery time information is read from the ROM built in the main control MPU 765a (hereinafter referred to as “main internal ROM”). Information is set in the work area of the main internal RAM. Here, “at power recovery” includes not only a state in which the power is turned off but also a state in which the power is turned on, and also a state in which power is restored after a power failure or a momentary power failure. Subsequent to step S38, power-on command creation processing is performed (step S40). In the power-on command creation process, game information is read from the backup information, and various commands corresponding to the game information are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main internal RAM. Note that various commands will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is not 0 (value 1) in step S30, that is, when the game information is erased, or when the checksum values do not match in step S34, or step S36. When the backup flag BK-FLG is not 1 (ie, 0), that is, when the main control side power-off process has not ended normally, the entire area of the main internal RAM is cleared (step S42). As a setting, the work area of the main internal RAM is set (step S44). In this setting, the initial information is read from the main internal ROM and the initial information is set in the work area of the main internal RAM. Subsequent to step S44, RAM clear notification and test command creation processing is performed (step S46). In this RAM clear notification and test command creation processing, a RAM clear notification command for notifying the sub-integrated board 763 that the main built-in RAM has been cleared and initial setting has been performed, and various inspections of the sub-integrated board 763 are performed. And a test command for generating the test command, and storing it as transmission information in the transmission information storage area of the main internal RAM. When the sub-integrated board 763 receives the RAM clear notification command, the RAM clear notification command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 758. On the other hand, when the test command is received, the sound source IC 763c, the liquid crystal control board 758, and the lamp driving board 46 are changed. Send a test command to inspect.

  Subsequent to step S40 or step S46, interrupt initialization is performed (step S48). This setting is to set an interrupt cycle when a main control timer interrupt process described later is performed. In this embodiment, it is set to 4 ms. Subsequent to step S48, interrupt permission is set. (Step S50). With this setting, the main control timer interruption process is repeated every interruption cycle set in step S48, that is, every 4 ms.

  Subsequent to step S50, a value A is set in the watchdog timer clear register WCL (step S52). The watchdog timer is cleared by setting value A, value B and value C in this order in this watchdog timer clear register WCL. Following step S52, it is determined whether a power failure signal is input (step S54). As described above, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is shut off, or when a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs, a power failure signal is input as a power failure warning when the voltage is equal to or lower than the power failure warning voltage. The determination in step S54 is made based on this power failure signal. When no power failure signal is input in step S54, non-winning random number update processing is performed (step S56).

  In this non-winning random number update process, the above-described normal symbol hit determination random number for random symbol determination, fluctuation pattern determination random number, and the like are updated. For example, the counter that updates the normal symbol hit determination random number increases the range from the lower limit value to the upper limit value of the normal symbol hit determination random number by 1 each time the main control timer interrupt processing described later is performed. (Count up). This counter counts up to the upper limit from the initial value determining random number for hit determination of the normal symbol when the initial symbol determining random number for normal symbol hitting is set (updated) by the non-winning random number update process, Subsequently, it counts up from the lower limit value to the random number for determining the initial value for determining the hit of the normal symbol. Then, the random value for determining the initial value for determining the normal symbol hit is updated again by the non-winning random number update process. In this way, in the non-winning random number update process, random numbers that are not involved in the winning determination (ordinary winning determination, special winning determination) are updated. It should be noted that the above-described special symbol hit determination initial value determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number, and the like are also updated by this non-winning random number update processing. The random number for determining the initial value for determining the hit of the special symbol is the same as the method for updating the random number for determining the initial value for determining the hit of the normal symbol, and the description thereof is omitted.

  Following step S56, the process returns to step S52 again to set the value A in the watchdog timer clear register WCL. In step S54, it is determined whether or not there is a power failure signal. The non-winning random number update process is performed, and steps S52 to S56 are repeated. The processing from step S52 to step S56 is referred to as “main control side main processing”.

  On the other hand, when a power failure signal is input in step S54, interrupt prohibition setting is performed (step S58). With this setting, the main control side timer interrupt processing described later is not performed, writing to the main internal RAM is prevented, and rewriting of game information is protected. Subsequent to step S58, a checksum is calculated and the calculated value is stored (step S60). This checksum is calculated by regarding the game information in the work area of the main built-in RAM as a numerical value, excluding the storage area for the checksum value and the backup flag BK-FLG value described above. Subsequent to step S60, the value 1 is set to the backup flag BK-FLG. (Step S62) This completes the storage of the backup information. Subsequent to step S62, prohibition of access to the main internal RAM is set (step S64). With this setting, access to the main internal RAM is prohibited, and writing and reading cannot be performed, and the backup information stored in the main internal RAM is protected. Subsequent to step S64, the watchdog timer is cleared (step S66). As described above, the clear setting is performed by sequentially setting the value A, the value B, and the value C in the watchdog timer clear register WCL. Following step S66, an infinite loop is entered. In this infinite loop, the value A, the value B, and the value C are not sequentially set in the watchdog timer clear register WCL, so that the watchdog timer is not cleared. For this reason, the main control MPU 765a is reset, and the main control MPU 765a performs the main control side power-on process again. Note that the processing of step S58 to step S66 and the infinite loop are referred to as “main control side power-off processing”.

The pachinko machine 1 (main control MPU 765a) is reset when a power failure occurs or when an instantaneous power failure occurs, and the main control side power-on process is performed by subsequent power recovery.
In step S34, it is checked whether the backup information stored in the main built-in RAM is normal, and in step S36, it is checked whether the main control side power-off process has been normally completed. doing. In this way, by checking the backup information stored in the main built-in RAM twice, it is inspected whether the backup information is stored by fraud.

<3. Main control timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control timer interrupt process will be described. This main control side timer interrupt process is repeated at every interrupt period (4 ms in this embodiment) set in the main control side power-on process shown in FIGS.

  When the main control side timer interrupt process is started, the main control MPU 765a of the main control board 765 sets the timer interrupt to be prohibited and switches (saves) the register as shown in FIG. 16 (step S70). Here, the general-purpose storage element (general-purpose register) used in the main process on the main control side is switched to the auxiliary register. By using this auxiliary register in the timer interrupt processing on the main control side, the value of the general register is not overwritten. This prevents the contents of the general-purpose register used in the main process on the main control side from being destroyed.

  Subsequent to step S70, the value B is set in the watchdog timer clear register WCL (step S72). At this time, the value B is set in the watchdog timer clear register WCL following the value A set in step S52 of the main control side power-on process (main control side main process).

  Subsequent to step S72, switch input processing is performed (step S74). In this switch input process, various signals input to the input terminal of the main control I / O port 765b are read and stored as input information in the input information storage area of the main built-in RAM. For example, payout control of each detection signal from the normal start non-award sensor 316, the normal start award sensor 317, the special start award sensor 318, and the count sensor 319, and a prize ball command transmitted in a prize ball control process described later. The ACK signal from the payout control board 775 that informs that the board 775 has been received normally is read and stored in the input information storage area.

  Subsequent to step S74, timer subtraction processing is performed (step S76). In this timer subtraction process, for example, the time during which the special symbol display 332 is turned on in accordance with the variable display pattern determined in the special symbol and special electric accessory control process described later, determined in the normal symbol and normal electric accessory control process described later. In addition to the time during which the normal symbol display 333 is turned on in accordance with the normal symbol variation display pattern, an ACK signal that indicates that the payout control substrate 775 has normally received various commands transmitted by the main control board 765 (main control MPU 765a). Time management such as an ACK signal input determination time set as a determination condition when determining whether or not the signal is input is performed. Specifically, since the timer interrupt cycle is set to 4 ms, the variation time determined every time this timer subtraction process is performed is subtracted by 4 ms, and the subtraction result becomes 0, thereby changing the special symbol. Time and the fluctuation time of the normal design are measured.

  In this embodiment, 100 ms is set as the ACK signal input determination time, and every time this timer subtraction process is performed, the ACK signal input determination time is subtracted by 4 ms, and when the subtraction result becomes 0, the ACK signal input is determined. Judgment time is accurately measured. These various times and the ACK signal input determination time are stored as time management information in the time management information storage area of the main built-in RAM.

  Subsequent to step S76, a winning random number update process is performed (step S78). In this winning random number update process, the above-described normal symbol hit determination random number and normal symbol determination random number are updated. In addition to these random numbers, the normal symbol hit determination initial value determination random number etc. updated in the non-winning random number update process in step S56 in the main control side power-on process (main control side main process) are also updated. To do. The random number for determining the initial value for determining the normal symbol hit is updated in the main control side main process and the main control side timer interrupt process, thereby increasing the randomness. On the other hand, the normal symbol hit determination random number and the normal symbol determination random number are random numbers related to the winning determination (ordinary winning determination), and therefore, each time the winning random number update process is performed, each counter is incremented. For example, the counter that updates the normal symbol hit determination random number counts up the range from the lower limit value to the upper limit value of the normal symbol hit determination random number every time the main control timer interrupt processing is performed. This counter counts up from a random number for determining an initial value for determining a normal symbol to an upper limit value, and then counts up from a lower limit value to an initial value. When the counter finishes counting up the range from the lower limit value to the upper limit value of the normal design hit determination random number, the normal symbol hit determination initial value determination random number is updated by this winning random number update processing. The hit determination random number and the hit determination initial value determination random number described above are also updated by the winning random number update process. The special symbol hit determination random number and the like are the same as the above-described method of updating the normal symbol hit determination random number, and the description thereof is omitted.

  Subsequent to step S78, prize ball control processing is performed (step S80). In this prize ball control process, as will be described later, a prize ball command for reading out input information from the above-described input state storage area and paying out a game ball based on this input information, or the main control board 765 and the payout control board are created. A self-check command for confirming a connection state between the 775 and the substrate is created. Then, the created prize ball command or self-check command is transmitted to the payout control board 775. For example, when one game ball enters the big prize opening 83, a prize ball command for paying out “6” game balls, which is a preset number of prize balls to the big prize opening 83, is created. Between the main control board 65 and the payout control board 775 when an ACK signal indicating that the payout control board 775 has normally received the prize ball command is not input within a predetermined time. A self-check command for confirming the connection state is created and transmitted to the payout control board 775.

  Subsequent to step S80, a prize ball check process is performed (step S82). In this prize ball check process, an abnormal state related to the prize ball is confirmed. For example, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 83 when not in the big hit gaming state, a prize ball abnormality notification command is created as an abnormal state and stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area described above. (This abnormal state is confirmed based on the input information read from the input information storage area). Following step S82, command reception processing is performed (step S84). The payout control board 775 transmits a state command such as a state in which the ball payout device 170 does not pay out the game ball due to the ball staking, as will be described in detail later. In the command reception process of step S84, when this status command is normally received, information that informs the payout control board 775 to that effect is stored as output information in the output information storage area of the main internal RAM. Although detailed description thereof will be described later, the normally received status command is shaped and stored as transmission information in the transmission information storage area described above.

  Subsequent to step S84, a special symbol and special electric accessory control process is performed (step S86). In this special symbol and special electric accessory control process, the input information is read from the above-described input information storage area, and based on this input information, whether or not the detection signal from the special start award sensor 318 is input to the input terminal. Determine whether. Based on the determination result, when the detection signal is input to the input terminal, the values of various counters that update the special symbol hit determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number described above are extracted and used as starting information. Store in the startup information storage area of the built-in RAM.

  Then, based on the start information read from the start information storage area, a special symbol hit determination random number value is taken out to determine whether or not it matches the special hit determination value stored in advance in the main built-in ROM (special Whether or not it is a win). Next, based on the determination result and the above-described random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol, a variation pattern of the special symbol is determined to create a game effect command, and is stored in the transmission information storage area described above as transmission information. However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the special symbol is always won by making the special symbol hit determination random number match the special hit determination value. I try to do it. For this reason, when the result of this determination is obtained, the jackpot gaming state is generated after waiting for the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol to elapse. As will be described later, in this jackpot gaming state, the output of the drive signal to the attacker drive mechanism 339 is set so as to open and close the big winning opening 83, and is stored as output information in the output information storage area described above.

Subsequent to step S86, normal symbol and normal electric accessory control processing is performed (step S88). Here, in the ordinary electric accessory control process, the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81 is set so that a game ball can be inserted into the special starting prize opening 82. ) Is controlled for the opening operation.
That is, as will be described later, in this normal symbol and normal electric accessory control process, first, input information is read from the above-described input information storage area, and based on this input information, the normal start no prize sensor 316 and the normal start prize sensor It is determined whether or not the detection signal from 317 has been input to the input terminal. Based on the determination result, when the detection signal is input to the input terminal, the values of various counters that update the normal symbol hit determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number described above are extracted and used as starting information. Store in the startup information storage area of the built-in RAM. In this start information storage area, start information storage blocks 0 to 3 (four start information storage blocks) are provided, and start information is stored in time series in each start information storage block. In addition, each starting information is corresponded to the holding | maintenance of a normal symbol, and the maximum number of holdings of a normal symbol is "4" in this embodiment. Then, the number of start information storage blocks is set as a holding ball, the output of a lighting signal is set so that the normal holding ball lamp 323 is turned on, and the output information is stored in the output information storage area described above.

  Then, based on the start information read from the start information storage block 0, the normal symbol hit determination random number value is taken out to determine whether or not it matches the normal hit determination value stored in advance in the main built-in ROM ( Judgment whether or not it is normal hit). Next, based on the determination result and the random number for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol, a variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined to create a game effect command, and is stored in the transmission information storage area described above as transmission information. Then, when it is determined that the player has been lucky enough to win normally with a low probability (for example, 1/399), the special start winning opening 82 is switched to a mode in which a ball can be entered (permitted ball mode). The output of the drive signal to the object drive mechanism 334 is set and stored as output information in the output information storage area described above.

  Subsequent to step S88, port output processing is performed (step S90). In this port output processing, output information is read from the output information storage area described above from the output terminal of the main control I / O port 765b, and various signals are output based on this output information. For example, an ACK signal is output to the payout control board 775 when a state command from the payout control board 775 is normally received from the output terminal based on the output information, and the big winning opening 83 is opened and closed when the game is in the big hit gaming state. A drive signal is output to the attacker drive mechanism 339 that performs the operation, or a jackpot signal that indicates that the game is in the jackpot gaming state is output to the external terminal board 371.

  Subsequent to step S90, sub-integrated board command transmission processing is performed (step S92). In the sub-integrated board command transmission process, the transmission information is read from the transmission information storage area described above, and the transmission information is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763. As described above, the transmission information includes a game effect command, a RAM clear notification command, a test command, a prize ball abnormality notification command, a status command, and the like. In addition to this transmission information, connection is established when there is a malfunction in the connection state based on the value of the self-check flag set when the connection state between the main control board 765 and the payout control board 775 is confirmed. A failure command is created and transmitted to the sub-integrated board 63.

  Subsequent to step S92, a value C is set in the watchdog timer clear register WCL (step S94). At this time, the value C is set in the watchdog timer clear register WCL following the value B set in step S72. As a result, the value A, the value B, and the value C are sequentially set in the watchdog timer clear register WCL, and the watchdog timer is cleared. Subsequent to step S94, the register is switched (returned) (step S96). This return is performed by reading the contents saved on the stack in step S70 and writing them in the register. Subsequent to step S96, interrupt permission is set (step S98), and this routine is terminated.

<4. Prize ball command and self-check command transmission processing>
Next, prize ball command and self-check command transmission processing will be described. In this prize ball command and self-check command transmission process, a prize ball command for instructing the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball and a self-check for checking the connection state between the main control board 765 and the payout control board 775. The command is transmitted to the payout control board 775.

  When the prize ball command and self-check command transmission process is started, the main control MPU 765a of the main control board 765 determines whether or not the self-check flag SCHK-FLG is a value 1 as shown in FIG. Step S100). This self-check flag SCHK-FLG is set when a self-check command for confirming the connection state between the main control board 765 and the payout control board 775 is generated and transmitted in the ACK signal input determination process described later. This flag is set to a value of 1 when a self-check command is transmitted and a value of 0 when a self-check command is not transmitted. The self-check flag SCHK-FLG is set to an initial value of 0, that is, a state in which no self-check command is transmitted.

  If the self-check flag SCHK-FLG is not a value 1 (value 0) in step S100, that is, if no self-check command is transmitted, a problem occurs in the connection state between the main control board 765 and the payout control board 775. If not, a prize ball command transmission process is performed (step S102). In this prize ball command transmission process, for example, when one game ball enters the lower large winning opening 83, a prize ball command for paying out 15 balls as a prize ball is created and transmitted to the payout control board 775. When the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control board 775, the prize ball command is erased. That is, the created prize ball command can be transmitted only once from the main control board 765 (main control MPU 765a) to the payout control board 775, and is discarded after transmission.

  On the other hand, when the self-check flag SCHK-FLG is 1 in step 100, that is, when a self-check command is transmitted, it is assumed that there is a problem in the connection state between the main control board 765 and the payout control board 775. The self-check flag SCHK-FLG is set to 0 (step S104), self-check command transmission processing (step S106) is performed, and this routine is terminated. In this self-check command transmission process, a self-check command for confirming the connection state between the main control board 765 and the payout control board 775 is created and transmitted to the payout control board 775. When the prize ball command transmission process in step S102 and the self-check command transmission process in step S106 are started, the above-described time measurement of the ACK signal input determination time (100 ms in this embodiment) is started.

  By setting the value of the self-check flag SCHK-FLG to the value 0 in step S104 (that is, by setting the value of the self-check flag SCHK-FLGK from the value 1 to the value 0), the self-check command transmitted in step S106 However, when an ACK signal indicating that the payout control board 775 has normally received the self-check command is input in an ACK signal input determination process described later, a prize ball command transmission process is performed in step S102. At this time, in the prize ball command transmission process, if there is a game ball to be paid out as a prize ball, a prize ball command of that number is created and transmitted to the payout control board 775. On the other hand, if the self-check command transmitted in step S106 does not receive an ACK signal indicating that the payout control board 775 has normally received the self-check command in the ACK signal input determination process described later, the self-check command is issued again in step S106. The self-check command is repeatedly transmitted to the payout control board 775 unless the ACK signal is input.

  As described above, the main control board 765 (main control MPU 765a) transmits a prize ball command to the payout control board 775 and transmits a check command to the payout control board 775 when an ACK signal is not input from the payout control board 775. Thereby, for example, it is possible to easily confirm a connection failure such as a cable connector that electrically connects between the main control board 765 and the payout control board 775 is disconnected or the cable is disconnected. Can do.

  Further, for example, an illegal board (so-called hanging board) is provided separately from the payout control board 775 so that the ACK signal is not input to the main control board 765, and the player starts the illegal board program by remote control operation. Even if the act is performed, the main control board 765 (main control MPU 765a) transmits the check command to the payout control board 775 instead of retransmitting the prize ball command when the ACK signal is not input. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a player from illegally acquiring a game ball by an illegal act using an illegal board, and to safely check a connection state between the main control board 765 and the payout control board 775. it can. A detailed description of the above-described prize ball command and self-check command will be given later.

<5. ACK signal input determination processing>
Next, the ACK signal input determination process will be described. In this ACK signal input determination process, it is determined whether or not the payout control board 775 has normally received a prize ball command or a self-check command.

  When the ACK signal input determination process is started, the main control MPU 765a of the main control board 765 determines whether or not the ACK signal input determination time has elapsed as shown in FIG. 18 (step S110). This determination is made based on the ACK signal input determination time subtracted in the timer subtraction process in step S76 in the main control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Specifically, the ACK signal input determination time is stored as time management information in the time management information storage area of the main internal RAM. In step S110, the time management information is read from the time management information storage area to determine whether or not the ACK signal input determination time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S110 that the ACK signal input determination time has not elapsed, it is determined whether an ACK signal is input (step S112). This determination is made based on the ACK signal from the payout control board 775 in the switch input process of step S74 in the main control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Specifically, the ACK signal is stored as input information in the input information storage area of the main built-in RAM. In step S112, input information is read from this input information storage area, and it is determined whether or not an ACK signal is input.

  When the ACK signal is input in step S112, the self-check flag SCHK-FLG is set to 0 (step S114), and this routine is terminated. On the other hand, if no ACK signal is input in step S112, this routine is terminated as it is. The self-check flag SCHK-FLG is set to a value of 1 when transmitting a self-check command for confirming the connection state between the main control board 765 and the payout control board 775 and to a value of 0 when not transmitting the self-check command. ing. When the ACK signal is input, the self-check flag SCHK-FLG is set to 0 in step S114, that is, the self-check command is not transmitted. The value of the check flag SCHK-FLG is prevented from changing.

  On the other hand, when the ACK signal input determination time has elapsed in step S110, the self-check flag SCHK-FLGK is set to a value of 1, that is, a state in which a self-check command is transmitted (step S116), and this routine ends. By setting the value 1 to the self-check flag SCHK-FLGK in step S116, the self-check command transmission process is performed in step S106 in the prize ball command and self-check command transmission process shown in FIG. To the payout control board 775.

<6. Normal symbol and normal electric accessory control processing>
Next, the details of the normal symbol and normal electric accessory control process (first game process) will be described. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the first game process, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the first start detection process, and FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the first lottery / variation start process. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the first lottery change display pattern setting process, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the first changing process, and FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the first winning accessory act process. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol variation pattern table.

  The normal symbol and normal electric accessory control process in step S88 in the main control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 16 will be described as “first game process” below. As shown in FIG. 19, the main control MPU 765a performs, as “first game processing”, first start detection processing (step S8800), first lottery / variation start processing (step S8802), and first lottery variation display pattern setting processing. (Step S8804), first variation processing (Step S8806), and first winning combination actuating processing (Step S8808) are sequentially performed. Details of each process will be described below.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, when the first start detection process is started, the main control MPU 765a determines whether or not the first start detection flag is ON (step S8810). The first start detection flag means that a game ball has entered the normal start award opening 96 when the normal start no-win sensor 316 detects that a game ball has entered the normal start no-win opening 89. This is set to ON in the switch input process (step S74). If the first start detection flag is ON (YES in step S8810), the first predetermined number (the number of reserved balls in the figure) by the holding means 603 (see FIG. 13) is the upper limit (the first predetermined number). It is determined whether it is smaller than (for example, 4) (step S8812). As a result, if the ordinary figure holding ball count is smaller than 4 (YES in step S8812), the random number extracted by the normal symbol per-determination random number extracting means 601 (see FIG. 13) is held in the holding means 603. 1 start storage storing process is executed (step S8814). Specifically, in this first start storage storing process, random numbers such as a normal symbol hit determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number are used as start information for the above normal symbol as a start information for the main internal RAM. It is stored in the start information storage area. Note that after the first start storage storage process (step S8814), the first start detection process is terminated. Further, the first start detection process is also ended when the first start detection flag is OFF (NO in step S8810) or when the general-purpose reserved ball count is 4 or more (NO in step S8812).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21, when the first lottery / variation start process is started, the main control MPU 765a determines whether or not the first job flag is “0” (step S8820). The first job flag indicates a processing stage relating to a normal symbol.

  For example, if the first job flag is “0” (YES in step S8820), waiting for execution of the symbol variation of the normal symbol (if the normal game is in progress, for example, a demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display device 115). Therefore, it is first determined whether or not the number of holds by the holding unit 603 is “0” (step S8822). As a result, if the number of holds by the holding means 603 is not “0” (YES in step S8822), it is assumed that the start information for the normal symbol is stored, and then the first start storage transition process is performed. Is executed (step S8824). If the first job flag is not “0” (NO in step S8820), the first lottery / variation start process is terminated.

  In the first start memory transfer process, the start information stored in the normal information hold start information storage block 0 is read out and stored in a predetermined processing area. After that, the start information in the start information storage block 1 is in the start information storage block 0, the start information in the start information storage block 2 is in the start information storage block 1, and the start information in the start information storage block 3 is in the start information storage block 2. , Respectively. As a result, an empty space is generated in the start information storage block 3, and new start information (holding) for the normal symbol can be stored in this block 3. If the first start memory is 0 in step S8822 (NO in step S8822), the first lottery / variation start process is terminated.

  After performing the first start memory transition process in step S8824, the value of the success / failure determination random number (ordinary symbol hit determination random number) in the start information stored in the predetermined processing area is determined in advance. By determining whether or not the symbol hit value matches, the determination process for the normal hit is performed.

  However, as described above, in the determination process for the normal hit, it is determined whether the normal gaming state, the normal low-probability gaming state, or the normal high-probability gaming state (step S8826). When in the normal gaming state or normal low-probability gaming state, the normal low-probability determining means 608 performs the determination process (step S8827), and when in the normal high-probability gaming state, the normal high-probability determining means 607a. The determination process is performed (step S8837).

  For example, assuming that a value from “0” to “399” is prepared as the random number for determining the normal symbol, the normal low-accuracy determining unit 608 extracts the random number for determining the normal symbol. Only one of the values from “0” to “399” that can be acquired by the means 601 is stored on the basis of the low probability normal hit value table stored as the hit value of the normal symbol. A determination process is performed (step S8827). As a result, in a normal game, the determination process for the above normal winning is performed with a very low winning probability such as “1/399”.

  On the other hand, in the normal high accuracy determination means 607a, all the values from “0” to “399” that can be acquired by the normal symbol per-determination random number extraction means 601 are stored as the normal symbol hit values. Based on the high-accuracy ordinary hit value table, determination processing for the normal hit is performed (step S8837). As a result, in the normal high-probability gaming state, the determination process for the normal winning is performed so that the normal winning is always won.

  When the normal low-accuracy determining unit 608 or the normal high-accuracy determining unit 607a performs the determination process for the normal hit as described above, when it is determined that the normal hit matches (YES in Step S8827 or Step S8837). The normal hit flag is turned on (step S8828). On the other hand, if it is not determined that it matches the winning value (NO in step S8827 or step S8837), the normal winning flag is not turned ON (turned OFF or remains OFF). After that, the first job flag is set to “1” so as to indicate that the first lottery / variation start process has already been executed (step S8834), and then the first lottery / variation start process is performed. The lottery / variation start process ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22, when the first lottery variation display pattern setting process is started, the main control MPU 765a determines whether or not the first job flag is “1” (step S8840). If the first job flag is not “1” (NO in step S8840), the first lottery variation display pattern setting process is terminated.

  However, if the first job flag is “1” (YES in step S8840), first, it is determined whether the state is the normal gaming state, the normal low-probability gaming state, or the normal high-probability gaming state (step). S8842). As a result, when it is determined that the game is in the normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state), it is further determined whether or not the above-described normal hit flag is ON (step S8843). At this time, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in step S8843), the low probability hit fluctuation display pattern setting process is executed (step S8844).

  In this low probability winning variation display pattern setting process, the normal symbol when the normal winning is finally won with the low winning probability in the normal game (normal gaming state, normal low probability gaming state) is displayed as a variation. A pattern is set. More specifically, based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination random number in the random number group stored in the predetermined processing area, the normal symbol variation pattern table (see FIG. 25) to be described later is used during a normal game. Any one of the variation patterns (variation PT) 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25 corresponding to the normal hit at is set. In step S8844, the stop (lighting) mode of the normal symbol display 333 (LED) is also determined.

  On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is not ON (NO in step S8843), the low probability deviation variation display pattern setting process is executed (step S8845). The fluctuation display pattern of the normal symbol set in the low probability deviation fluctuation display pattern setting process is based on the above-mentioned normal win with a low winning probability in a normal game (normal game state, normal low probability game state). This is set every time a determination process is performed and it is determined that the selection process is lost. More specifically, based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination random number in the random number group stored in the predetermined processing area, the normal symbol variation pattern table (see FIG. 25) to be described later is used during a normal game. Any one of the fluctuation patterns (fluctuation PT) 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, 23 corresponding to the “out of” is set. In step S8845, the stop (lighting) mode of the normal symbol display 333 (LED) is also determined.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S8842 that the normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state) is not in the normal high-probability game state, the above-described normal hit flag is set. It is first determined whether or not it is ON (step S8846). At this time, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in step S8846), a highly accurate hit change display pattern setting process is executed (step S8848). At this time, if the normal hit flag is OFF (NO in step S8846), a highly-accurate variation display pattern setting process is executed (step S8850).

  Here, in the high probability winning time variation display pattern setting process, the variation display pattern is set for the normal symbol when the normal winning is won under the high winning probability in the normal high probability gaming state. Also, in the above-mentioned high-accuracy deviation display pattern setting process, the normal win is won even though the normal win determination process is performed with a high winning probability in the normal high-probability gaming state. The variation display pattern is set for the normal symbol when there is no such symbol.

  However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the normal high-probability gaming state, the determination process for the normal hit is performed so that the normal win is always won. (Normally high accuracy determination means 607a) In the processing of step S8846, the normal hit flag is not turned OFF, and the high accuracy deviation variation display pattern setting processing is not performed.

  Furthermore, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment is configured so that the time required for the display effect in the effect display device 115 (ordinary win) each time when the normal winning is won by the normal high accuracy determination means 607a. For example, the normal symbol variation display is performed only for a uniform short time of about “1.6 seconds”. Therefore, in the high-accuracy hit fluctuation display pattern setting process, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern table (FIG. 25) to be described later is based on the random pattern determination random number for the normal symbol in the random number group stored in the predetermined processing area. Therefore, the variation pattern (variation PT) 29 corresponding to the normal hit in the normal high-probability gaming state is always set. In step S8844, the stop (lighting) mode of the normal symbol display 333 (LED) is also determined.

  After that, the variation pattern set in any of the low probability variation display pattern setting processing, low probability deviation variation display pattern setting processing, high probability variation variation display pattern setting processing, or high probability variation variation display pattern setting processing Is set in the timer (step S8852), and the normal LED operation flag is set to ON (step S8854). When this normal LED activation flag is set to ON, the symbol variation on the normal symbol display 333 (LED) is started. After that, “2” is set to the first job flag as described above to indicate that the first lottery variation display pattern setting process has already been executed (step S8856), and then The one lottery variation display pattern setting process is terminated.

  By the way, the variation pattern set in the first lottery variation display pattern setting process is transmitted to the sub integrated substrate 763 by the sub integrated substrate command transmission process (step S92) shown in FIG. For example, in a normal game, when the variation pattern (variation PT) 1 is set corresponding to the deviation, the command “1” as the first command indicating the variation time “10800” is sent to the sub-integrated board 763. 40H01H "is transmitted, and the display effect on the normal symbol (ordinary deviation effect) is performed in the effect display device 115 for this variation time" 10800 ". Similarly, when the variation pattern (variation PT) 17 is set corresponding to the normal hit during the normal game, the first command indicating the variation time “42000” is given to the sub-integrated board 763 as well. The command “40H11H” is transmitted, so that the effect display device 115 performs the display effect (ordinary hit effect) for the normal symbol for the variation time “42000”. However, as will be described later, when the variation pattern (variation PT) 29 is set corresponding to the normal hit in the normal high-probability gaming state, the first time indicating the variation time “1600” is displayed for the sub-integrated board 763. Although the command “40H1DH” as a command is transmitted, the effect display device 115 performs mainly the display effect unrelated to the variation time “1600”. The display effect process on the sub integrated board 763 side will be described later.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23, when the first changing process is started, the main control MPU 765a determines whether or not the first job flag is “2” (step S8860). If the first job flag is not “2” (NO in step S8860), the first changing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first job flag is “2” (YES in step S8860), it is further determined whether or not the variation time set in the timer in step S8852 has expired (step S8862). If the variation time set in the timer has not expired (NO in step S8862), the first variation processing is terminated.

  If the variation time set in the timer has expired (YES in step S8862), the ordinary LED operation flag is set to OFF (step S8864). When the normal symbol LED operation flag is set to OFF, the symbol variation on the normal symbol display 333 (LED) is terminated. Further, when a display effect (decoration display of decorative symbols, etc.) is performed on the normal symbol on the effect display device 115 (during a normal game), the same processing is performed on the sub-integrated board 763 in order to end this. A confirmation stop command (for example, command “4FH01H”) indicating that the result of the normal determination should be confirmed and displayed in the display effect is set (step S8866). This fixed stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763 by the sub-integrated board command transmission process (step S92) shown in FIG. 16, and details will be described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the normal hit flag is ON (step S8868). If the normal hit flag is ON (YES in step S8868), the first job flag described above is shown in the processing stage in which it is confirmed that the normal win is won in the first changing process. Is set to “3” (step S 8870), the first changing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is not ON (NO in step S8868), the processing stage in which it was confirmed that the normal win was not won in the first changing process (waiting for execution of the normal symbol change). As shown in the processing stage), “0” is set in the first job flag described above (step S8872), and then the first changing process is terminated.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24, when the first winning combination actuating process is started, the main control MPU 765a determines whether or not the first job flag is “3” (step S8880). If the first job flag is not “3” (NO in step S8880), the first winning accessory operation process is terminated. However, if the first job flag is “3” (YES in step S8880), it is determined whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the normal low-probability gaming state, or the normal high-probability gaming state (step S8882). Step S8888).

  Here, when it is determined that the game is in the normal game state (NO in steps S8882 and S8888, respectively), the time when the release operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 is performed in the normal game state is as follows. The normal opening operation time (for example, “5000 ms”) is set in the timer (step S8890). On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal low-probability gaming state or the normal high-probability gaming state is established, the opening operation by the normal electric accessory 81 is performed for a time longer than the normal opening operation time “5 seconds”. The time is set as a time, and a function (time-shortening function) that makes it easier for a game ball to enter the special starting award port 82 than in the normal gaming state is activated.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that the normal low-probability gaming state is determined (NO in step S8882; YES in step S8888), the normal electric accessory 81 is used when the normal low-probability gaming state is set. The first long opening time (for example, “5500 ms”) is set in the timer as the time for performing the opening operation by (step S8889). Further, when it is determined that the normal high-probability gaming state is determined (YES in step S8882), the time when the opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 is performed when the normal high-probability gaming state is set is A long open time of 2 (for example, “6000 ms”) is set in the timer (step S8884).

  Here, among the normal opening operation time, the first long opening time, and the second long opening time that can be set in the timer in this way, the most advantageous for the player is the special start prize opening. This is the second long opening time in which the time during which the game ball can enter the ball 82 is the longest. However, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the set opening time (first long opening time) is set only when the second long opening time that is most advantageous to the player is not set. , Or a normal opening operation time), an effect that prompts the game start ball 82 to enter the special start award opening 82 appears on the effect display device 115 so that the effect is displayed on the sub-integrated board 763. An electric role release effect pattern command (a first electric role release effect pattern command or a normal electric role release effect pattern command), which is a command for designating a pattern, is transmitted (steps S8886 and S8887). Specifically, the command “50H02H” is transmitted as the normal electric role opening effect pattern command, and the command “50H03H” is transmitted as the first electric role opening effect pattern command. When it is “50H02H”, the effect display device 115 creates an effect pattern that makes the player aim for the special start winning opening 82 only for the normal opening operation time, and when the command “50H03H” is the first long opening time. To display.

  That is, in this case, when the second long opening time that is most advantageous for the player is set, the transmission of the electric role opening effect pattern command is not performed. However, as described above, when the second long opening time is set, the game ball is continuously driven into the flow path to the normal start no-win port 89 and the special start award port 82. In this case, the special start award port 82 is opened for a long time each time when the normal determination is digested one after another in units of approximately “1.6 seconds” by the short-time fluctuation maintaining means 607b. Even if an effect pattern for aiming at the special starting prize opening 82 is not displayed on the effect display device 115, it is considered as a game with no disadvantage to the player. In this way, when a special game in which a large amount of game balls can be obtained is performed in this way, by realizing a gameability that is not disadvantageous to the player without performing the effect on the normal symbol side, In the effect display device 115, the display effect on the special symbol side regarding whether or not the state in which the game can be executed (normally high-probability game state) is continued, requiring a special symbol change time (3 minutes). It becomes possible to make it appear as the main performance.

  Then, the ordinary role driving mechanism 334 performs the opening operation for causing the ordinary electric accessory 81 to perform the opening operation so that the special start award port 82 is opened only for the time set by the timer in this way ( Step S8892). Then, it is determined whether or not the time set by the timer (normal opening operation time, first long opening time, second long opening time) has elapsed (step S8894). If the timer has elapsed a predetermined time (YES in step S 8894), the opening operation for the ordinary electric accessory 81 by the ordinary accessory driving mechanism 334 is stopped, and the closing operation for the special start prize opening 82 is stopped. The electrical combination closing control to be performed is performed (step S8896), and thereafter, it is indicated that the first winning combination act processing has already been performed (the processing stage waiting for execution for the symbol variation of the normal symbol). As described above, after setting the above-mentioned first job flag to “0” (step S8898), the first winning combination actuating process is terminated. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO in step S8894), the process returns to step S8894, and the power release control is executed until the predetermined time elapses.

  Incidentally, in the first winning combination actuating process shown in FIG. 24, the process in the main control board 765 and the process in the sub integrated board 763 are actually executed independently according to the timer interrupt in each board. However, here, for convenience of explanation and easy understanding, the process in the main control board 765 and the process in the sub-integrated board 763 are described as sequential processes as a series of processes.

  Here, the relationship between the various commands (variation patterns) and the variation content displayed on the effect display device 115 will be described based on the variation pattern table of the normal symbol shown in FIG. The command (variation pattern) relating to the first game control means 602 (see FIG. 13) transmitted from the main control board 765 is composed of 2 bytes of data, and each command (variation pattern) Includes information on fluctuation contents, information on winning for normal symbols, and information on fluctuation time. When the command (variation pattern) transmitted from the main control board 765 is received by the sub-integrated board 763, the sub-integrated board 763 interprets the command (variation pattern). Based on the command (variation pattern), the operation control of the liquid crystal control board 758 and the display control on the effect display device 115 are performed. In the present embodiment, each command (variation pattern) is composed of two data parts: a “status” indicating the type of command and a “mode” indicating the contents executed in accordance with the status. . For example, in the command “40H01H”, the first “40H” indicates the status, and the last “01H” indicates the mode.

<7. Special design and special electric accessory control processing>
Next, details of the special symbol and the special electric accessory control process (second game process) will be described. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the second game process, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the second lottery / variation start process, and FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the second lottery change display pattern setting process. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the second changing process, FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot game start process, and FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the special electric utility jackpot control process. .

  The special symbol and the special electric accessory control process in step S86 in the main control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 16 will be described below as a “second game process”. As shown in FIG. 26, the main control MPU 765a performs the second lottery / variation start processing (step S8602), the second lottery variation display pattern setting processing (step S8604), and the second variation processing as “second game processing”. (Step S8606), jackpot game start processing (Step S8610), and special electric utility jackpot control processing (Step S8612) are performed in order. Details of each process will be described below.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27, when the second lottery / variation start process is started, the main control MPU 765a determines whether or not the second job flag is “0” (step S8630). The second job flag indicates a processing stage relating to the special symbol.

  For example, if the second job flag is “0” (YES in step S8630), waiting for execution of the symbol variation of the special symbol (if in the normal high probability gaming state, for example, in the effect display device 115 First, it is determined whether or not the second start detection flag is ON (step S8632). This second start detection flag is set to ON by the switch input process (step S74) when the special start award sensor 318 detects that a game ball has entered the special start award port 82. is there. Therefore, if the second start detection flag is ON (YES in step S8632), it is acquired by the special symbol per-determination random number extracting means 611 (see FIG. 13), assuming that the start condition for the special symbol is satisfied. On the basis of the random number to be determined, the special symbol determination process is performed. If the second job flag is not “0” (NO in step S8630), the second lottery / variation start process is terminated.

  Here, the determination process for the special symbol is a value of the success / failure determination random number (special symbol hit determination random number) among the random numbers acquired by the special symbol determination random number extracting means 611 (see FIG. 13). Is performed by determining whether or not the value matches a predetermined special symbol hit value. However, as described above, the second game control means 612 (see FIG. 13) according to this embodiment uses all the random values that can be acquired by the special symbol per-determination random number extraction means 611 as the special symbol hit value. Based on the stored special hit value table, the determination process for the special hit is performed (step S8636).

  Therefore, in the determination process for the special win in this embodiment, the special win is always won regardless of the gaming state (YES in step S8636), and the special win flag is turned on (step S8638). The hit flag is not turned ON (turned OFF or remains OFF). After that, the second job flag is set to “1” to indicate that the second lottery / variation start process has already been executed (step S8642), and then the second lottery / variation start process is performed. The lottery / variation start process ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 28, when the second lottery variation display pattern setting process is started, the main control MPU 765a determines whether or not the second job flag is “1” (step S8650). If the second job flag is not “1” (NO in step S8650), the second lottery variation display pattern setting process is terminated.

  However, if the second job flag is “1” (YES in step S8650), first, it is determined whether the state is the normal gaming state, the normal low-probability gaming state, or the normal high-probability gaming state (step). S8651). As a result, when it is determined that the game is in the normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state), it is further determined whether or not the special hit flag is ON (step S8652). At this time, if the special hit flag is ON (YES in step S8652), a normal win hour variation display pattern setting process is executed (step S8654).

  In this normal per-hour variation display pattern setting process, the normal win is finally won under the low win probability in the normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state), and it is released according to the corresponding win. The variation display pattern is set for the special symbol when a game ball enters the special start award port 82. More specifically, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol out of the random numbers acquired by the random number extraction means 611 for determining per special symbol (see FIG. 13), a normal game is obtained from the special symbol variation pattern table. A variation pattern corresponding to the special hit is set. In step S8654, the stop (lighting) mode of the special symbol display 332 (LED) is also determined.

  On the other hand, if the special hit flag is not ON (NO in step S8652), the normal deviation fluctuation display pattern setting process is executed (step S8653). The special symbol variation display pattern set in the normal deviation variation display pattern setting processing is selected in the determination process for the special hit in the normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state). Is set to However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the special winning flag is always turned on regardless of the gaming state, so the special winning flag is always ON, and when it is normally off The variable display pattern setting process is not executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S8651 that the normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state) is not in the normal high-probability game state, the special hit flag described above is set. First, it is determined whether or not it is ON (step S8655). At this time, if the special hit flag is ON (YES in step S8655), a special win hour variation display pattern setting process is executed (step S8656). At this time, if the special hit flag is OFF (NO in step S8655), a special off-change display pattern setting process is executed (step S8657).

  Here, in the special hit fluctuation display pattern setting process, the second game control means 612 (see FIG. 13) is based on the entry of the game ball into the special start award port 82 in the normal high probability game state. When the special determination is performed, and the special symbol is changed based on the result of the special determination, the special game as a game process in which most of the total prize balls can be paid out can be digested. A long time is set. That is, in this case, the special symbol continues to fluctuate for a long time longer than the variation time of the special symbol in the normal gaming state where the time reduction function does not operate even though the time reduction function operates. In addition, the variation time of the special symbol is set.

  On the other hand, if the special hit flag is not ON (NO in step S8655), a special out-of-shift display pattern setting process is executed (step S8657). The special symbol variation display pattern set in the special out-of-range variation display pattern setting processing is set when the special winning determination is lost in the normal high-probability gaming state. However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the special winning flag is always turned on regardless of the gaming state, so the special winning flag is always ON, and the special winning flag The variable display pattern setting process is not executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a uniform time “180 seconds” is set as the variable symbol display pattern regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, in the special symbol variation pattern table, a variation pattern (variation time) of “180 seconds” is stored in association with each of the wins and game states for special wins.

  Thereafter, the variation pattern set based on the special symbol variation pattern table is set together with a winning information command (a command indicating a special winning combination and a winning type thereof) (step S8658). Further, the variation time corresponding to the set variation pattern is set in the timer (step S8660), and the special figure LED operation flag is set ON (step S8662). When the special symbol LED operation flag is set to ON, symbol variation on the special symbol indicator 332 (LED) is started. Thereafter, “2” is set in the second job flag described above (step S8664), and the second lottery variation display pattern setting process is terminated.

  By the way, the variation pattern set in the second lottery variation display pattern setting process is transmitted to the sub integrated board 763 by the sub integrated board command transmission process (step S92) shown in FIG. For example, when the variation pattern “1” is set corresponding to the special hit in the normal gaming state, the command “10H01H” of the variation time “180000” is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763. When the variation pattern “3” is set corresponding to the special hit in the normal low-probability gaming state, the command “10H03H” of the variation time “180000” is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763. The special symbol variation process on the sub-integrated board 763 side will be described later.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29, when the second changing process is started, the main control MPU 765a determines whether or not the second job flag is “2” (step S8670). If the second job flag is not “2” (NO in step S 8670), the second changing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second job flag is “2” (YES in step S 8670), it is further determined whether or not the variation time set in the timer in step S 8660 has expired (step S 8672). If the variation time set in the timer is not up (NO in step S8672), the second variation processing is terminated.

  If the variation time set in the timer has expired (YES in step S8672), the special figure LED operation flag is set to OFF (step S8674). When the special symbol LED operation flag is set to OFF, the symbol variation on the special symbol indicator 332 (LED) is terminated. In addition, when the display effect on the special symbol (display effect on whether or not the normal high-probability game state in which the special game can be executed is continued) is being performed on the effect display device 115 (ordinary high In order to end this (when in the certain gaming state), a fixed stop command (for example, command “1FH01H”) indicating that the effect result in the same display effect should be fixedly displayed is set on the sub-integrated board 763. (Step S8676). This fixed stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763 by the sub-integrated board command transmission process (step S92) shown in FIG. 16, and details will be described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special hit flag is ON (step S8678). If the special winning flag is ON (YES in step S8678), the second job flag described above is assumed to be in the processing stage in which the variation display for the special symbol is stopped as shown that the special winning is won. Is set to “3” (step S 8680), the second changing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the special winning flag is not ON (NO in step S8678), it is assumed that the variable display for special winning is in the processing stage stopped as shown in the case where the special winning is not won. After “0” is set in the job flag (step S8682), the second changing process is terminated. However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the special winning flag is always turned on regardless of the gaming state, so the special winning flag is always ON. 2 “0” is never set in the job flag.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30, when the big hit game start process is started, the main control MPU 765a determines whether or not the second job flag is “3” (step S8730). If the second job flag is not “3” (NO in step S8730), the jackpot game start process is terminated.

  If the first job flag is “3” (YES in step S8730), a function (time reduction function) that makes it easier for a game ball to enter the special start award port 82 than when in the normal game state is operating. It is determined whether or not (step S8732). As a result, when it is determined that either the normal low-probability gaming state or the normal high-probable gaming state is in effect and the time-shortening function is in operation (YES in step S8732), the time-shortening function is stopped. Let

  Then, next, in order to perform a big hit game with the operation of the short-time function stopped in this way, the maximum number of round games in which the big winning opening 83 is repeatedly opened in the same big hit game, or the big winning mouth at each round game In 83, the upper limit number that allows a game ball to enter, the opening / closing operation limit time of the attacker device 98 in each round game, and the like are set (step S8736). Thereafter, “4” is set in the second job flag described above (step S8740), and the jackpot game start processing is terminated.

  Incidentally, such an open mode in the jackpot game is set based on the winning type (the symbol random number of the special symbol) when the special winning is won. However, in this embodiment, regardless of the value of the random number extracting means 611 for determining the number of special symbols per symbol (see FIG. 13), the number of round games is “2 times”, and the upper limit of the game balls “2” is set as the number, and “1.6 seconds” is set as the opening / closing operation limit time of the attacker device 98. As a result, each time a special game in the normal high-probability gaming state is repeated with a high probability of “82/100”, the jackpot game functions as an interval period for a short pause that fills the space between these special games. This makes it possible to provide an appropriate pause time for the player.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in this jackpot game start process, an information command “20H04H” to start the jackpot game is set, and the sub-integrated board command transmission process (step S92) shown in FIG. The same information is also transmitted to the sub-integrated board 763. As a result, the sub-integrated board 763 that has received this information has information that does not prompt the game ball to be shot, such as information about how many times the special game has been executed continuously during the jackpot game execution period. An image that appears, that is, an interval image for a short pause (for example, a predetermined time) that does not cause any change in the performance according to the progress status of the jackpot game (whether or not a ball is entered into the big prize opening 83 or the progress of the round game) Only the moving image (simple movie) or still image) that is dripping down can be displayed on the effect display device 115.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 31, when the special electric utility jackpot process is started, the main control MPU 765a determines whether or not the second job flag is “4” (step S8750). If the second job flag is not “4” (NO in step S8750), the special electric utility jackpot process is terminated.

  If the second job flag is “4” (YES in step S8750), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 83 is open (step S8752). If it is open (YES), the big prize opening 83 is determined. It is determined whether or not the opening time (elapsed time after opening) has reached the predetermined time (opening / closing operation limit time) set in the process of step S8736 (step S8753). As a result, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in step S8753), closing the attack device 98 closes the special winning opening 83 (step S8755).

  However, even if it is determined in the process of step S8753 that the set predetermined time has not yet elapsed (NO in step S8753), the grand prize winning is performed after the grand prize winning opening 83 is opened. If the number of game balls that have entered the mouth 83 is equal to or greater than the upper limit (for example, 2) set in the process of step S8736 (YES in step S8754), the process of step S8755 is performed. Then, the big winning opening 83 is closed. On the other hand, if the set predetermined time has not yet elapsed (NO in step S8753), and the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 83 has not yet reached the upper limit (step). In S8754, the special winning combination jackpot control process is terminated while maintaining the special winning opening 83 in the open state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S8752 that the big prize opening 83 is not open, the number of times the big prize opening 83 is opened by the attacker device 98 (the number of round games) is included in the processing in step S8763. It is determined whether or not the set maximum number of times has been reached (step S8763). If not reached (NO in step S8763), the attacker device 98 is operated to open the big prize opening 83 (step S8764), and the special electric accessory big hit control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S8763 that the round game has already been performed for the maximum number of times, the process after step S8764 to step S8769 is executed to set the gaming state after the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot gaming state is terminated.

  That is, first, the special winning flag is set to OFF (step S8764), and the winning type of special winning that is triggered by the execution of the jackpot game is determined (steps S8765, S8766). Here, in the process of step S8765, it is determined whether or not the winning type activates the time reduction function. As a result, when it is determined that it is not the winning type that activates the time-saving function, the special job combination jackpot process is performed when the second job flag is set to “0” without activating the time-saving function (step S8769). Exit.

  However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, only the type that activates the time-saving function (winning type) is prepared as the type of winning when the special winning is won. . Therefore, in the process of step S8765, it is determined that it is the winning type that activates the time-shortening function. Next, as the process of step S8766, it is determined whether or not the winning type allows the above-mentioned special game to be executed. To be judged.

  That is, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, among the special winning types, “82/100” is a normal high-probability gaming state in which the above-described special game is executable. Is a type (winning type) that newly generates (continues), and “18/100” is a type that newly generates (continues) a normal low-probability gaming state in which the above-described special game is not executable ( It is a winning species). Therefore, in the process of step S8766, it is a type (winning type) that newly generates (continues) the normal high-probability gaming state in which the above-mentioned special game can be executed with a probability of “82/100”. Thus, the normal high-probability gaming state is controlled (step S8767).

  However, in the process of step S8766, it is determined that it is a type (winning type) that newly generates (continues) the normal low-probability gaming state in which the above-mentioned special game is not executable with a probability of “18/100”. When it is done, it is normally controlled to the low probability gaming state (step S8768). Then, after the game state is controlled to one of the normal high-probability gaming state and the normal low-probability gaming state in this way, when the second job flag is set to “0” (step S8769), the special electric accessory big hit The process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a time chart showing an example of game processing when various games are progressed. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 32, game processing when various games are advanced in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment will be summarized.

  As shown in FIG. 32, when the normal game state is now controlled and the hold is released and the normal symbol determination process is executed, the normal symbol display 333 has a predetermined fluctuation. Fluctuation display for normal symbols is performed only for the time. Normally, when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a losing display manner with a high probability of “398/399”. Then, such a game process for the normal symbol is repeatedly performed until a timing t1 at which the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the display mode with a low probability of “1/399” when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. It becomes.

  Note that, as described above, the time required to display the fluctuation for the normal symbol (the fluctuation time of the normal symbol) is determined based on the random number for the normal symbol (variation pattern random number). However, when the normal gaming state is controlled, the above-described effect display device 115 performs a display effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the player has won the normal game. As the variation time, a relatively long time that ensures the time required for such display effects is adopted. Also, the length of the variation time employed in this way is set to have various patterns based on the random numbers for the normal symbols. In the effect display device 115, the long variation of the various patterns is used. When the time is adopted, a display effect with a high expectation of being won normally is displayed so that the display effect is sharpened. In addition, when the player wins the normal hit with a high probability of “398/399” or when the player wins the normal win with a low probability of “1/399”, the effect display device 115 also displays those wins. A determination result is shown just before the end of the production (variation time).

  At the timing t1, when the normal symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the hit display mode, the opening operation is performed by the ordinary electric accessory 81 (more precisely, the movable piece of the ordinary electric accessory 81). A game ball can enter the special start award port 82 only for a predetermined opening time. As described above, in this embodiment, even if the game ball is not launched, a long time (5 seconds) at which at least one game ball enters the special start award port 82. ), The opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 is performed.

  At this time, in the effect display device 115, the display effect centered on the game on the normal symbol side is switched to the display effect centered on the game on the special symbol side, and the special start award port 82 is switched to. First, a display image that prompts the player to enter the game ball is displayed.

  When at least one game ball enters the special start award port 82 opened by the opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81, the special symbol random number ( Based on the symbol random number), a lottery is performed as to whether or not the transition to the normal high-probability gaming state in which the special game can be executed is performed. At this time, the special symbol display 332 displays the fluctuation for the special symbol for a predetermined fluctuation time. However, 180 seconds (3 minutes) is always adopted as the fluctuation time. Then, at the timing t2 when the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit display manner in which the above-mentioned normal high-probability gaming state is generated with a probability of “82/100”, and “18/100” The special symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit display manner in which the normal low-probability gaming state is generated with a probability of.

  Therefore, also in the effect display device 115, while the special symbol is variably displayed in this way (180 seconds), the display effect as to whether or not the transition to the normal high-probability gaming state in which the special game can be executed is controlled. Will be performed.

  Then, at the timing t2, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit display mode in which the normal high-probability gaming state is generated with a probability of “82/100”, the big winning opening 83 in the attacker device 98 is displayed. The opening / closing member 99 in the attacker device 98 is opened for a short period of time for two rounds (a big hit game) so that a game ball can be won (entered). However, this jackpot game is performed in such a way that it is difficult to win a game ball (entering) into the jackpot 83, but the total processing for the jackpot game is about 4.5 seconds. It is terminated early in a short time. Then, when the big hit game is terminated early, the transition control to the normal high-probability game state in which the special game can be executed is performed.

  However, although not shown in the figure, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing t2 in the hit display mode in which the normal low-probability gaming state is generated with the probability of “18/100”, as described above. When the jackpot game is terminated at an early stage, the transition to the normal low-probability game state in which the special game cannot be executed is controlled, and the game process for the normal symbol is repeated. For this reason, the display device 115 immediately returns to the display effect centered on the game on the normal symbol side.

  Also, although not shown in the figure, when no game balls are inserted into the special starting prize opening 82 even though the opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81 is performed at the timing t1. At that time, the game processing for the above-described normal symbol is started again. Accordingly, in this case as well, the effect display device 115 immediately returns to the display effect centered on the game on the normal symbol side.

  On the other hand, when the normal high-probability gaming state is controlled, if the hold is released at the timing t3 and the determination process for the normal symbol is executed, the normal symbol display unit 333 displays the normal symbol for the predetermined variation time. Fluctuation display is performed. However, in this normal high-probability gaming state, the display effect for the game on the normal symbol side is not performed on the effect display device 115, so the time required for the variable display is also included in the display effect. An extremely short time ("1.6 seconds") that cannot be used is always employed. In addition, since the normal symbol is always won, the normal symbol display 333 displays the variation of the normal symbol and immediately stops the normal symbol in the winning display mode. It will be.

  Therefore, in this normal high-probability gaming state, as soon as a game ball enters (passes) the normal starting no-winning port 89, the above-mentioned normal electric accessory 81 (more precisely, the normal electric accessory 81) The opening operation by the movable piece) is performed, and thereby, the game ball is inserted into the special starting prize opening 82. Then, as described above, in response to the game ball entering the special starting award port 82 in this way, the general special fusion control is performed so that the game on the normal symbol side and the game on the special symbol side are fused. By being controlled by the means 607 (see FIG. 13), the special game is executed as a game process in which most of the total prize balls can be paid out during the period in which the normal high probability game state is controlled. Become so.

  According to such a configuration, first, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a determination process for a special hit is performed, but a large amount is given to the player without depending on the result of the determination process. The execution of the special game in which a prize ball can be paid out is started. Then, the control relating to the special game started in this way is executed until the special winning is won in the above determination process and the fact is indicated by the special symbol stop display mode in the special symbol display 332. I am doing so.

  Therefore, the player can acquire the game ball until the special symbol display unit 332 indicates that the special winning is won after the predetermined start condition is satisfied. It is possible to concentrate on the game and continue to execute it, and such a novel game nature that allows the player to actively acquire a large amount of prize balls is suitable for the special game itself. Will be able to maintain.

  In addition, when a player is in a normal high-probability game state in which a special game can be executed, the player starts playing while hoping that the special win is not shown at an early stage. It is possible to favorably maintain the gaming interest even by game characteristics different from those in the normal state (normal game state, normal low-probability game state).

  That is, in the special game having such time limit, first, the special symbol is displayed over a long period of time (180 seconds) in which a game process in which most of the total prize balls can be paid out is digested. As a result, the state in which the result of the special determination does not appear is generated while the special game is being performed. Then, during the variation time of such special symbols (180 seconds), a game characteristic is given as to how many times the normal hit can be won by repeatedly driving the game ball into the normal start no prize mouth 89, According to the number of wins per ordinary game, a prize ball can be paid out to the player as many times as the number of times that the special starting prize opening 82 is opened.

  More specifically, if the holding state by the holding means 603 (see FIG. 13) is maintained during the special symbol fluctuation time, the normal symbol fluctuation time (1.6 seconds) and the special start award are awarded. Each time “7.6 seconds”, which is an addition time to the opening time “6 seconds” of the mouth 82, elapses, the normal hits are successively won. Then, each time the normal winning is won, the special start award opening 82 is opened for “six seconds”, thereby setting the maximum value “15” as the number of winning balls in the pachinko machine 1. The special game having the time limit property using the special start award opening 82 is realized. As is clear from FIG. 32, during the period when the special game is performed (during the special symbol fluctuation time), the time during which the game ball cannot enter the special start award port 82 is disabled. Rather, the game can be played such that the time during which the game ball can be entered is longer.

  That is, in this case, in a special game in which a large amount of prize balls are paid out, the number of prize balls that a player can earn differs depending on how much the normal winning can be won within the time limit (variable time of special symbols) Thus, such a novel gameability that allows the player himself to actively acquire a large amount of prize balls can favorably maintain the special game itself.

  Furthermore, as a place where game balls are to be shot during a period in which a special game is being performed, a so-called winning port (in this embodiment, a special starting prize port is used until a predetermined amount of award balls is paid out. 82) Unlike the game technique that only aims at the game method, the player should aim at the starting means (ordinary start no award 89) that is the trigger for the determination process in order to increase the number of wins per game. It becomes. For this reason, the game interest of the special game itself can be suitably maintained also by the technique of playing the game ball while appropriately driving the game ball into these two locations (winning hole, starting means).

  Then, at the timing t4 when the special game is ended, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit display manner in which the normal high-probability gaming state is newly generated (continued) with a probability of “82/100”. The above jackpot game is executed so as to function as an interval period for small pauses (interval period of special games when special games are played continuously) without game loss even if a game ball is not inserted. After the (normal game state is generated), the normal high-probability game state in which the special game can be executed is generated again. While the special game is being performed in this manner, in the effect display device 115, is a predetermined period after the special game ends (immediately after the end of the jackpot game) controlled again as the normal high-probability gaming state? The display effect about whether or not is performed, and the result is shown at the timing t4. During the period in which the jackpot game is performed, information that does not prompt the game ball to be shot, such as information on how many times the special game has been continuously executed, is displayed as a short pause interval image.

  These special games are displayed in a winning display mode in which the normal low-probability gaming state is newly generated (continued) with a probability of “18/100” when a special symbol change time (180 seconds) has elapsed. Until the timing t5 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, it is repeatedly performed with the interval period for the short pause interposed therebetween. The special game is not started immediately after the end of the interval period (big hit game). The previous game for starting the special game (the game in which the game ball is inserted into the special start award port 82) This is because there exists.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the special game is finished, even if the state where the special game can be executed (normally high probability game state) is once finished, The game can be returned to a state where it can be executed again (normally highly probable gaming state) only after a predetermined playback time (big hit game) has passed. That is, in this case, even after the state where the execution of the special game is allowed to end once, and the player is simply left unattended without being played, the game is not limited as long as a predetermined playback time has passed. The player can again perform the special game in which a large amount of prize balls can be paid out. Such a novel reproduction function for a special game can also favorably maintain the game entertainment at the time of the special game where a large amount of prize balls can be paid out.

  At the timing t5, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit display mode in which the normal low-probability gaming state is newly generated (continued) with a probability of “18/100”, the inside of the attacker device 98 The opening / closing member 99 in the attacker device 98 is opened for a short period of time for two rounds (a big hit game) so that the game ball can be (entered) into the big winning opening 83 of the player. However, this jackpot game is also performed in such a way that it is difficult although it is possible to win a game ball (entry) to the jackpot 83, and the total processing for the jackpot game is about 4.5 seconds. It is terminated early in a short time. Then, when the big hit game is terminated at an early stage, the transition to the normal low-probability game state in which the special game cannot be executed is controlled, and the game process for the normal symbol is repeated. For this reason, in the effect display device 115, the display effect centered on the game on the normal symbol side is returned in response to the early completion of the jackpot game.

  According to such a game process, as shown in FIG. 32, first, in the normal game state, a display effect with a high degree of expectation as in the case of winning a normal game is displayed on the effect display device 115. Until it appears at, the player will continue to hit the game ball. Therefore, the player's ball is basically consumed as time passes without increasing in the normal gaming state.

  However, in this normal gaming state, when a normal winning is won (timing t5), a game ball is shot aiming at the special start winning opening 82 opened by the opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 81. Become. However, at this time, the special starting award port 82 is opened for 5 seconds and the number of award balls of “15” is set, so that the player's ball does not greatly increase or decrease.

  As described above, after the game ball is thus placed in the special start award port 82, the special symbol is variably displayed for the variation time of 3 minutes. In this case, however, the player does not have to hit a game ball and pays attention to the display effect on the effect display device 115, so that the player's ball does not increase or decrease greatly.

  Further, during the period when the jackpot game is performed at the timing t2 to t3, the attacker device 98 does not operate so as not to cause a loss in game without driving the game ball, and the player can play the game ball. The ball does not increase or decrease significantly because the ball is not driven.

  After the game is progressed in the normal gaming state, the special game is executed during the fluctuation time every time the special symbol determination process is performed after the normal high-probability gaming state is controlled. As a result, the player's ball can increase rapidly. However, in the interval period for a short pause provided between these special games, the attacker device 98 does not operate so as not to cause a game loss even if a game ball is not driven, and the player Since the game ball is not driven, the holding ball does not increase or decrease greatly.

  In addition, when the jackpot game is performed at the timing t5 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit display mode in which the normal low-probability game state is newly generated (continued), the attacker device 98 also plays the game. Even if the ball is not driven, the player does not operate so as not to cause a loss on the game, and the player does not drive the game ball, so that the holding ball does not increase or decrease greatly.

  Then, after that, during the period in which the normal low-probability gaming state is controlled, a game that is substantially equivalent to that in the normal gaming state is performed. Therefore, the player's possession ball does not increase and is consumed with the passage of time until the player wins the normal hit.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment, the first short-time gaming state (normally high-probability gaming state) in which the player's ball can be greatly increased by allowing special games to be performed. A second short-time gaming state (normally low-probability gaming state) is prepared separately. When the game progresses in the second short time gaming state (normally low-probability gaming state), the number of possessed balls decreases at the same rate as when the game progresses in the normal gaming state that appears when the RAM is cleared. I try to keep going. Therefore, when the short-time gaming state (the first short-time gaming state, the second short-time gaming state) is viewed as a whole, the increase / decrease number of balls in the short-time gaming state can be suitably maintained (reduced). Thus, it is avoided that the gaming interest in the short-time gaming state becomes transiently large.

  In particular, in this embodiment, among the game states (normal game state and normal low-probability game state) in which a game ball will be struck until the normal win is won, the main control board 765 The RAM clear switch 769 is operated so that the stored contents of the built-in RAM of the main control board 765 are initialized (at the time of opening of the hall) and are controlled only. In other words, once the special win is won, unless the RAM clear switch 769 is operated, the normal game state in which the game ball is simply shot is not controlled until the normal win is won.

  As a substitute for such a normal game state, a normal low-probability game state in which a game ball is to be struck until a normal win is won is prepared, so a short-time game state (first short-time game state, second The short-time gaming state) as a whole will decrease the number of balls in the short-time gaming state theoretically, so that it can be maintained at the same level of gaming interest as the short-time gaming state in conventional pachinko machines. become.

  In this sense, in contrast to the conventional short-time game state in which the payout pattern of the game balls is flattened, the pachinko machine 1 realizes a game in which payout of the game balls is suppressed in the second short-time game state. It can be said that it is possible to realize a game advantageous to the player who is promoted to pay out the game ball in the first short-time gaming state by the amount that is disadvantageous to the player.

The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.
In the above-described embodiment, the normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter the special start award port 82 by specially using the level of winning probability per normal and special An ordinary high-accuracy game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the start winning opening 82 can be generated (normally low-accuracy determination means 608, normal high-accuracy determination means 607a). However, as the winning type for the normal, for example, the first short win in which the opening period of “0.1 second” in which the game ball is difficult to enter the special start award port 82 is associated, and slightly more than this. The special start award port 82 is longer than the second short hit associated with an open period of “0.11 seconds” in which a game ball is difficult to enter, and the special start award port 82 has a plurality of games. The first game control means 602 prepares a long perpetuity associated with an opening period of “6 seconds” sufficient for a ball to enter,
(B) When a normal winning is won in the normal gaming state, based on the random number of the normal symbol, the first short hit with the probability of “397/399” and the second with the probability of “1/399” Decide that you won the short win with a probability of “1/399”,
(B) When the normal win is won in the normal low-probability gaming state, the first short hit with the probability of “1/399” and the probability of “397/399” based on the random numbers of the normal symbols It is determined that the short win of 2 has been won per long with a probability of “1/399”,
(C) When a normal win is won in the normal high-probability gaming state, a special start is performed by determining that the player wins a long win with a probability of “399/399” based on a random number of normal symbols. A normal game in which a game ball is unlikely to enter the award port 82 (a normal game state or a normal low-probability game state) and a game in which a game ball is likely to enter the special start award port 82 may be performed. Good. In this case, the normal winning probability is set to a high probability that the player is almost certainly won regardless of the gaming state. In other words, the first game control means 602 basically has a condition that at least one game ball enters the special start award port 82 in a normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state). It is set strictly, and means for realizing a game in which the determination process for the normal hit is repeatedly performed until this strictly set condition is satisfied, and in the normal high-probability gaming state, a special start winning opening 82 And a means for realizing a game that allows a number of game balls to be repeatedly entered during a special symbol change period by setting a condition for a plurality of game balls to be entered in a gentle manner. .

In the above embodiment, the normal start winning opening 96 is provided as a pocket-type start opening, and when a game ball enters the start opening, the award ball is surely paid out. However, with respect to the normal start award opening 96, for example, a gate-type start opening and a prize ball provided at a position (for example, a position directly below) where a game ball that has passed through the start opening can be entered with a predetermined probability. You may make it comprise with a mouth. In short, the prize ball does not have to be paid out reliably, and the expected value of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player when the game ball is accepted is larger than that of the normal starting no prize port 89. If it is. In this sense, it is not always necessary for the normal starting no prize opening 89 to receive a prize ball.

In addition, the normal start winning port 96 is a normal game (normal game state, normal low-probability game state) in which the player As long as some kind of preferential treatment is given to the above-mentioned normal start no-reward port 89 that plays a game aiming at the normal start winning port 96, the award ball may not necessarily be paid out. In order to realize a special game during the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the normal high-probability gaming state, if there is the normal start non-award port 89 on the same flow path as the special start award port 82, a normal start is present. The prize port 96 is not necessarily provided.

In the above embodiment, the special symbol variation time is set uniformly in the normal high-probability gaming state. However, a plurality of different times may be prepared as the variation time, and one of the plurality of times may be selectively used as the variation time based on the variation pattern random number of the special symbol. That is, as described above, the length of the variation time of the special symbol is directly related to the number of prize balls to be paid out in the special game. A special game can have a plurality of different degrees of advantage.

In the above embodiment, as a jackpot game, a game in which a round game that opens and closes the attacker device 98 for a short time (for example, 1.6 seconds) is repeated twice is performed. However, as a jackpot game, it is possible to open and close the attacker device 98 with a sufficient opening period so that a game ball can be inserted into the big winning opening 83, while it is counted that there was the same ball during the opening period. When detected by 319, a game for closing the attacker device 98 at that time may be performed without waiting for the elapse of the release period. In short, it is not a game that actively pays out a large amount of prize balls to the player, but the prize balls are paid out to such an extent that there will be no significant loss in the progress of the game even if the player does not drive the game balls. What is necessary is just to play a game with a limited upper limit.

In the embodiment described above, only games with a limited number of award ball payouts are played as jackpot games. However, in this case, if the player wins a special win in which a normal low-probability gaming state is generated with a probability of “18/100” based on the symbol random number of the special symbol in the normal game, A game (ordinary game) that is disadvantageous to the player is performed again without acquiring the number of prize balls (a large number of prize balls) corresponding to the strict conditions (progress probability in the normal game state, etc.) I will have to. Therefore, only when a random value associated with the occurrence of the normal low-probability gaming state is acquired among the symbol random numbers of the special symbol, the jackpot game in which a large amount of prize balls are paid out to the player is performed. By doing so, you may make it exclude the possibility that such a situation will arise.

In the above embodiment, the special symbol determination process always wins a special win, but it may not necessarily win. In other words, in this case, if there is a case where a special win is lost in the normal high-probability gaming state, the above-mentioned special symbol will be changed several times, and the above-mentioned special game will be performed each time the change occurs. Will be able to. As a result, the player can acquire a larger number of prize balls as he / she wins the special win, and can improve the game interest in the normal high-probability gaming state. In this case, when a special win is won, a lottery regarding whether or not the normal high-probability gaming state is controlled is performed as a reviving lottery such as whether such a continuous special win will be performed again. Will be done. Also, in this case, after the special symbol has a hold function and is controlled to the normal low-probability game state, the game within the hold about whether or not to win the special win that generates the normal high-probability game state within the special symbol hold May be realized.
In addition, in the above embodiment, the above-mentioned special game in which most of the total prize balls that can be paid out to the player when various games are advanced by winning such as a normal win or a special win can be paid out. Although the control related to the execution of the above is performed only during the fluctuation time of the special symbol, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, when various games are progressed by winning, such as normal winning or special winning, most of the total prize balls that can be paid out to the player A game (a game that is started without the operation of the condition device, and the chance of accepting the specified amount of game balls to the big prize opening is not guaranteed, and the number of payouts of the prize balls is variable) and the predetermined conditions A jackpot game that is played for a predetermined number of rounds in response to the fulfillment of the game (started when the conditional device is activated, guaranteeing an opportunity to accept a specified amount of game balls to the big prize opening Thus, the number of prize balls to be paid out may be shared with the game) in which variability is hardly given. However, in this case, not only in the above-mentioned game with a time limit, but also in the jackpot game started in response to the end of the game, the attacker can easily increase the player's ball. When the device 98 is opened and closed, a lot of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the entry of game balls into the big prize opening 83 that is opened according to the opening and closing action. In addition, when the game is controlled again in the normal high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game is over, the interval time at the end of the jackpot game (in step S8769 after the jackpot is closed in the last round game) The state in which the special game can be executed again on the condition that the time until the processing is performed (normally high-probability gaming state and jackpot gaming state started upon completion of the state) Will be taken. In addition, in the case of winning a prize ball in this way even in the jackpot game, the game is given to the prize ball and the big prize opening 83 which are paid out when the game ball is entered into the special start award opening 82. The prize balls to be paid out when the balls are entered have the same meaning for the payout, and therefore the number of prize balls is the same as each other (one prize ball is the number of other prize balls) It will be set to be within a range not less than half of.
In addition, the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the special game is determined in advance according to the above-mentioned game having a time limit during the special symbol variation time and the completion of the above-mentioned game. The number of prize balls that can be obtained during the above-mentioned game with a time limit regarding the distribution ratio of the number of prize balls that can be paid out in each game when sharing with the jackpot game that is performed for the number of rounds that have been made It is also possible to increase the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, a part of the total prize ball is time-limited during the time of fluctuation of the special symbol, while following the conventional game technique in which the majority of the prize balls are paid out in the jackpot game. Gameability as if it was allocated so that it can be acquired in this game is realized, and this makes it possible to provide such a novel gameability without causing great confusion to the player. Regarding the setting of the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the above-mentioned game with the time limit characteristic during the variation time of the special symbol, the setting mode for the variation time of the special symbol in the normal high probability gaming state (corresponding to the variation pattern random number) The setting of the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the execution of the jackpot game is made possible to enter the number of rounds and the big prize opening 83 in each round. This can be realized by adjusting the upper limit of the game ball.
-In addition, as a special game that can win a large amount of prize balls, at least a part of the special game (when the total prize ball is shared with the jackpot game) can be executed during the fluctuation time of the special symbol. It only has to be a case. For example, as a setting mode for the variation time of the special symbol in the normal high-probability gaming state, the variation time (for example, 6) in which a lot of prize balls cannot be acquired during the variation time of the special symbol with a probability exceeding “50%”. If a variation time (for example, 90 seconds) that can acquire many prize balls during the variation time of the special symbol is selected with a probability of less than “50%” is selected. When a variable time is selected that can earn many prize balls during the variable time, the number of prize balls from another prize ball source will be added to the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game. The player can be given an impression that a premier special game will be performed, thereby favorably maintaining the gaming interest in the special game.

  Further, the normal gaming state is controlled only when the RAM clear switch 769 of the main control board 765 is operated and the stored contents of the internal RAM of the main control board 765 are initialized (at the opening of the hall). However, when the special win is won, after the big hit game corresponding to the corresponding selection is performed, the normal game state may be controlled with a predetermined probability. However, in this case, it is desirable that the normal gaming state be controlled with a low probability that the function as the normal low-probability gaming state for reducing the number of balls in the short-time gaming state is maintained.

The expectation level suggested by the display effect in the effect display device 115 is some advantage for the player when a specific effect or a specific display image appears (usual hit, occurrence of a normal high probability game state) Represents the degree to which it can be expected to be given. As a degree of expectation for a specific performance or a specific display image, for example, when it is determined that a certain advantage is given to a player (when it is atari), a specific performance or a specific image appears. A display effect in which a specific effect or a specific image appears when it is determined that a certain effect is not given to the player (in the case of losing) It is possible to design freely according to the execution ratio (execution ratio at the time of losing). Note that the degree of expectation decreases as the loss-time execution ratio increases with respect to the winning execution ratio, and the degree of expectation increases as the loss-time execution ratio decreases with respect to the hit execution ratio.

The time saving function is based on the gaming state (normal gaming state) that appears when the RAM clear switch 769 of the main control board 765 is operated and the stored contents of the internal RAM of the main control board 765 are initialized. This is a function for performing a game process on the normal symbol side so that a game ball can easily enter the special start award port 82 than in the normal game state. Therefore, in this embodiment, for example, in the normal low-probability gaming state and the normal high-probability gaming state, the opening time (5 seconds) by the ordinary electric accessory 81 in the normal gaming state is longer than this (5 .5 seconds, 6 seconds) may be set.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 1a Prepaid card unit 2 Outer frame 3 Main body frame 4 Front frame 5 Game board 5a Game board 6 Lower receiving plate 7 Hinge mechanism 11 Front frame body 12 Game board mounting frame 13 Mechanism mounting body 14 Outer frame side hinge tool 15 Main body Frame side hinge 16 Speaker box portion 17 Speaker mounting plate 18 Speaker 19 Launch rail 21 Compound rolling distribution device 22 First rolling region 23 Second rolling region 24 Specific outlet 25 Normal outlet 30 Lower front plate 31 Lower plate 32 Operation handle 33 Ashtray 34 Ball discharge lever 36 Hinge mechanism 37 Game area 38 Open window 39 Window frame 40 Partition plate 41 Outer wall 42 Stage left margin 43 Right canopy 44 Warp outlet 45 Entrance path 46 Lamp drive substrate 50 Transparent plate 51 Upper plate 52 Side decoration device 53 Acoustic decoration device 54 Side decoration body 55 Lens 56 Transparent cover body 57 Speaker 58 -Cover 63 Warp inlet 70 Locking device 71 Closing tool 72 Body frame locking hook 73 Closing tool 74 Door locking hook 75 Cylinder lock 76 Outer rail 77 Inner rail 78 Guide rail 79 Front component 81 Normal electric accessory 82 Special starting prize port 83 Grand prize opening 84 LED
85 LED
88 LED
89 Normal starting no prize opening 90 Ball out opening 91 Center accessory 96 Normal starting prize opening 98 Attacker device 99 Opening / closing member 101 Count switch 102 Rotation angle switch 107 Full switch 108 Distributing relay board 115 Production display device 117 Control board box 118 Box mounting base 124 Opening part 130 Control board box 132 Control board box 133 Tank mounting part 134 Rail mounting part 135 Dispensing apparatus mounting part 136 Ball tank 137 Bottom plate part 138 Release port 139 Rail component member 150 Tank rail 151 Front wall part 152 Rear wall 155 Rail shelf 156 Rectifier 157 Shaft 158 Rail receiving part 170 Ball delivery device 172 Delivery motor 173 Opening 192 Launch motor 193 Mounting substrate 194 Launching device 195 Power supply board 196 Power supply board box 198 Control board box DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Cover 210 Rear cover body 211 Cover hinge mechanism 212 Rear wall part 213 Circumferential wall part 213a Wall part 213b Wall part 213c Upper side wall part 230 Heat radiation hole 231 Heat radiation hole 232 Heat radiation hole 233 Sealing part 237 Code holding body 238 Power distribution board 239 Substrate connector 252 Interface substrate 253 Lower plate ball derivative 254 Substrate box 313 Discharge sensor 316 Normal start no-reward sensor 317 Normal start award sensor 318 Special start award sensor 319 Count sensor 323 Normal hold ball lamp 332 Special symbol indicator 333 Normal symbol display 334 Normal actor drive mechanism 339 Attacker drive mechanism 371 External terminal board 372 Launch control board 394 Decoration lamp 395 Performance lamp 396 Prize ball lamp 397 Gradation lamp 758 Liquid crystal control board 758a Liquid crystal control MPU
758b LCD control ROM
758c VDP
758d Image ROM
763 Sub-integrated board 763a Sub-integrated MPU
763b Sub-integrated ROM
763c Sound source IC
763d sound ROM
765 Main control board 765a Main control MPU
765b Main control I / O port 769 RAM clear switch 775 Dispensing control board 775a Dispensing control MPU
775b Payout control I / O port 775c External WDT
777 Error LED display 778 Error release switch 779 Ball removal switch 780 Main board 781 Peripheral board

Claims (3)

A special game execution means capable of executing a special game with a specific time limit that allows a large amount of prizes to be obtained, and the special game execution means is advantageous for the player after executing the special game; In a gaming machine capable of controlling the transition to a low gaming state ,
When there is acceptance of game ball into the startup port, a condition determination means for performing determination processing of whether Taka not Jo Tokoro conditions are met,
When the determination process by the condition determining means is performed, the display of the symbols on the predetermined display unit is started when the variable display of the symbols is started on the predetermined display unit and the variation display of the started symbol is stopped. And a symbol display control means for controlling so that the result of the determination process is indicated by
The special game execution means includes
If at decision process by the condition determining means is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the variation time to change the display of the symbols to be initiated by the symbol display control means is stopped per the specific A special control means when a condition is established , which is used as a time limit and performs the special game so that a large amount of prizes can be obtained until at least the specific time limit elapses ; and
If it is not determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied in the determination process by the condition determination unit, the variation time until the variation display of the symbol started by the symbol display control unit is stopped is determined. Special control means for when the condition is not fulfilled so that a large amount of prizes can be obtained until at least the specific time limit elapses.
Have
Of the special game by the special control means when the condition is established and the special game by the special control means when the condition is not established, the special game is performed only when the special game is performed by the special control means when the condition is established. A gaming machine characterized in that after a game is executed, there is a possibility that control related to transition to a gaming state having a low degree of advantage for the player may be performed .   In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
  A lamp device that performs a predetermined light emission effect is further provided.
  A gaming machine characterized by that.   In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
  A speaker device that performs a predetermined sound effect is further provided.
  A gaming machine characterized by that.