JP5841576B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that determines whether or not a special game that is advantageous for a player can be executed on condition that a game ball enters a starting area provided in the gaming area. .

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, when a game ball enters the starting area (start winning prize opening), a special game variable display is started, and the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed so that the big winning opening is opened. A game that can execute a special game that is executed multiple times is known. In such a gaming machine, it is common to provide a plurality of jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed, and according to each jackpot symbol, the number of winning balls that can be acquired during a special game, or after the special game is set The gaming state to be played is predetermined.
Here, in the gaming machine as described above, since the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is determined on the condition that the game ball enters the starting area, the player can acquire by the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. It was possible to determine the number of possible winning balls and the game state set after the end of the special game. Therefore, if a jackpot symbol that is not advantageous to the player is stopped and displayed, there is a risk that the player's interest in the special game executed thereafter will be reduced.
Therefore, in recent years, there is a specific area where game balls that have entered the grand prize opening can enter, and in the specific round game, the game balls that have entered the big prize opening enter the specific area, so that after the special game ends A gaming machine has been devised that sets a gaming state advantageous for a player (see Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, the player can be interested in entering the game ball into the specific area during the special game, and the player's interest in the special game can be enhanced.

Japanese Patent No. 4883820

In the gaming machine as described above, the player tries to enter a game ball into a specific area in a specific round game so that an advantageous game state is set after the special game ends. However, for example, if a trouble such as a solenoid malfunctioning to open the grand prize opening does not cause the big prize opening to open or a game ball is clogged in the flow path to a specific area, In a round game, a situation may occur in which a game ball cannot enter a specific area. And when such a trouble occurs, if the player has not actually confirmed the trouble, the specific round game will end without allowing the game ball to enter the specific area. The advantageous game state is not set after the special game is finished, and there is a problem that there is a possibility that the player may be disadvantaged.
Further, in recent years, there are many gaming machines in which a player can operate or change an effect that is being executed by operating an effect operating device such as a push button while the predetermined effect is being executed. However, for example, when performing an effect that causes the player to operate the effect operating device before the start of the specific round game described above, the player may fire a game ball even after the specific round game is started. However, there is a possibility of continuing to operate the effect operating device, and the same problem as described above has occurred.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from being disadvantaged due to a game ball not entering a specific area.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is configured as follows.
The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings. In addition, the following code | symbol and description show the code | symbol and name of the structure in embodiment of the invention corresponded to the structure of this invention, and do not limit the technical scope of this invention.

(1) The present invention includes a game area 12 in which a game ball can flow down, a start area provided in the game area 12 and into which a game ball can enter (first start prize opening 15, second start prize opening 16), An opening / closing member (second opening / closing door 55b) that can be displaced between two positions, a first position (open position) and a second position (closed position), and a game ball when the opening / closing member is in the first position Enters a closed state where the game ball cannot enter when the opening / closing member is in the second position, and enters the large winning opening. And determining whether or not to execute a special game in which a round game in which the big prize opening is in an open state is made on condition that the game ball enters the start area and the specific area 57 into which the game ball can enter, When execution of the special game is determined, the type of special game to be executed and A first special game in which the opening and closing member is set to be displaced in a predetermined manner in a specific round game, and the opening and closing member in the specific round game is more than the first special game. The lottery means (main CPU 101) for determining one of the second special games set so as to be displaced in a manner in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area 57, and the special game is executed by the lottery means When it is determined that the special game is executed, the special game execution means (main CPU 101) for executing the special game and the predetermined number of game balls do not enter the specific area 57, the special game being executed is When the gaming state after completion is set to a predetermined first gaming state (low-probability gaming state) and a predetermined number of gaming balls enter the specific area 57, the running special feature A gaming state setting means (main CPU 101) for setting a gaming state after the game is ended to a second gaming state (high probability gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state; If special game of is performed, the a specific executable entry demonstration execution unit entry execution effect that during the round game prompts the entry of a game ball to the specific area 57 (sub-CPU 301), the first special When a game is executed, a predetermined warning effect is made without a predetermined number of game balls entering the specific area 57 before the specific round game ends after the specific round game starts. When the execution start time (20.0 seconds) elapses, warning effect execution means (sub CPU301) capable of executing a warning effect that displays that the game ball is allowed to enter the specific area 57. ) And a gaming machine (pachinko machine P).
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied without a predetermined number of game balls entering the specific area 57 in a specific round game, the predetermined content is displayed by the warning effect execution means. It is to be notified.
That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 even though the specific round game is started by the player confirming the notification content described above. It is possible to grasp for sure that it was not. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a specific round game from ending without a predetermined number of game balls entering the specific area 57 as it is, and as a result, the player can be prevented from entering the specific area 57. It is possible to prevent a disadvantage from being caused.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the specific round game is composed of a plurality of round games, and the warning effect execution means performs the warning effect in one of the specific round games. In a round game executed after the one round game among the specific round games, a predetermined execution condition is satisfied without a predetermined number of game balls entering the specific area 57. In such a case, the warning effect may be executed again.

(3) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a round end opening time (29. 29) in which a total of time that the opening and closing member is stopped at the first position after the specific round game is started is determined. 0 seconds), the specific round game is set to end, and the opening / closing member has passed a predetermined time since the start of the specific round game in the first special game. Thereafter, control may be performed so that the stop at the first position and the stop at the second position are alternately repeated until the round game ends.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which can prevent giving a disadvantage to a player when a game ball does not enter into a specific area | region can be provided.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram inside the 2nd attacker apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the specific area detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the round game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation effect performed in the effect display apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the open determination effect performed in the effect display apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the approach execution effect and failure display which are performed in the effect display apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the warning effect performed in the effect display apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the alerting | reporting effect at the time of execution performed in the effect display apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the alerting | reporting effect at the time of non-entry performed in the effect display apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the error alerting | reporting effect performed in the effect display apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the round end command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the round start command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the approach command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the approach error command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game end command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the warning effect control process in a round game in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Although not specifically shown, in the game hall where the pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for lending game balls A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending apparatus R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a rectangular frame body fixed to an island as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A main body frame 2 which is a quadrangular frame body which is attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown in particular) so as to be freely opened and closed, and has a hollow portion (not shown in particular), and the main body frame 2 includes a front door 3 that is attached to a hinge mechanism (not shown) in a freely openable / closable manner and has an opening (not shown) on the front.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as the audio output device 10 attached one by one to the upper left and right of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

  In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. Thereby, the game board 11 located behind can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4.

  In addition, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. When the upper plate 6 is filled with game balls, the game balls that are lent out or dispensed thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It is like that. Further, although not particularly shown, a bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging a stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but when the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) attached to the opening / closing plate is moved laterally, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and discharged. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

  The operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. When the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received in the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5, A game ball is launched toward the game area 12 by the launching device. The game balls thus fired are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rise to reach the game area 12.

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area where game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 12 includes a first game area 12a which is a left area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and a right area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P. And the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 have different entrance possibilities for game balls depending on the firing strength of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing strength of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (intensity that does not allow the game ball launched by the launching device to reach the highest point of the game region 12), the game ball is in the first game region. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (intensity at which the game ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is in the second game area 12b. Enter.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game ball, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start. A first start winning port 15 and a second start winning port 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, a first attacker device 17 and a second attacker device 54 that operate by satisfying predetermined conditions, An out port 19 that leads the ball to the outside of the game area 12 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that provides an effect as the game progresses are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game area 12. The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position on the right side from the center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can hardly enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. Thus, it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 16.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited. For example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left-right direction about an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the second start winning opening 16 A lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis to open and close the second start winning opening 16 may be configured, or slides up and down to open and close the second start winning opening 16. You may comprise with a shutter member.
In addition, the installation position of the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 is not specifically limited, For example, the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 are which game area 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may also be arranged at positions where they can easily enter.

  When a game ball enters the first start prize opening 15 or the second start prize opening 16, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out and any one of a plurality of predetermined special symbols is selected. A lottery is performed to determine Each special symbol is associated with whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed, the content of the special game (for example, the opening / closing pattern of the second big prize opening 55 in the round game during the special game), etc. According to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to receive a game profit such as execution of a special game.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the second start winning opening 16. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first attacker device 17 is provided below the second start winning prize port 16. The first attacker device 17 includes a first grand prize opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and a first opening / closing door 18b that opens and closes the first big prize opening 18. The first opening / closing door 18b can be displaced between an open position where the first big prize opening 18 is opened and a closed position where the first big prize opening 18 is closed.
In the normal state, the first opening / closing door 18b is located at the closed position (that is, the first opening / closing door 18b is closed), and the first big prize opening 18 is closed. However, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, a round game other than a specific round game (in this embodiment, 1 In rounds 3 to 3 and 6 to 10), the first door 18b is located in the open position (that is, the first door 18b is opened), and the first big prize opening 18 is opened, The 1 open / close door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the first grand prize opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the first big prize opening 18.
Further, when a game ball enters the first big winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second attacker device 54 is provided below the first attacker device 17. The second attacker device 54 includes a second grand prize opening 55 through which a game ball can enter, and a second opening / closing door 55b that opens and closes the second big prize opening 55. The second open / close door 55b can be displaced between an open position where the second big prize opening 55 is opened and a closed position where the second big prize opening 55 is closed.
In a normal state, the second open / close door 55b is located at the closed position (that is, the second open / close door 55b is closed) and the second big prize opening 55 is closed. However, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the second open / close door 55b is opened at a specific round game (4 rounds and 5 rounds in this embodiment). (Ie, the second opening / closing door 55b is opened), the second big winning opening 55 is opened, and the second opening / closing door 55b functions as a saucer member for guiding the game ball to the second big winning opening 55. Then, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 55.
In addition, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 55, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 4, a specific area 57 and a general area 58 into which a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 55 can enter are provided inside the second attacker device 54. Further, the inside of the second attacker device 54 is inclined so as to gradually become lower from the left end toward the right end. As a result, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 55 rolls toward the right end of the second attacker device 54 and enters the specific area 57 or the general area 58.
A shutter member capable of opening and closing the specific area 57 and the general area 58 is provided inside the second attacker device 54. When the specific area 57 is open, the general area 58 is closed and the specific area 57 is closed. The shutter member may be controlled to be opened and closed so that the general area 58 is opened.
By doing in this way, the ease of entry of the game ball into the specific area 57 and the general area 58 changes, and the game performance can be improved.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the second opening / closing door 55b in a specific round game is set differently according to the determined special symbol type.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined number of game balls (one in the present embodiment) enter the specific area 57 during a specific round game, the game state after the end of the special game is determined by the player. The game state is set to a combination of a high-probability game state and a short-time game state, which are advantageous game states for the player. On the other hand, when a predetermined number (1) of game balls does not enter the specific area 57 during the specific round game (that is, all the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 55 are in the general area 58). The game state after the end of the special game is set to a game state that combines the low-probability game state and the short-time game state.
The opening / closing pattern of the second opening / closing door 55b and the setting of the gaming state will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the out port 19 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12, and includes a general winning port 14, a first starting winning port 15, a second starting winning port 16, a first major winning port 18, and A game ball that has not entered any of the second major winning holes 55 is received. Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image. The display unit 21a displays a background image and a predetermined effect mode. As part of this, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is variably displayed. And the result of the lottery mentioned later is notified to a player by the stop display mode of each production symbol 50.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 2).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 30 is a device for displaying various situations regarding the game at the lower right portion of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12. A second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol hold display device 38, a second special symbol hold display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold display device 33 are provided.

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is electrically connected with the game ball lending device R. However, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and discharging a card are performed. The pachinko machine P accepts it. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P, as shown in FIG. 1, a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation And a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending apparatus control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending apparatus R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub-control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device control board 400. ing.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.

  Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply. When the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P is equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100 .

The main control board 100 mainly controls games performed in the pachinko machine P. Specifically, the main control board 100 is triggered by the game balls entering the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game that is started at the beginning and the general figure game that is started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 for storing a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and the like during the arithmetic process. Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball has entered the first start winning port 15. To the first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, to the second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and to the first big winning port 18 A first grand prize opening detection sensor 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered, a second big prize opening detection sensor 55a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 55, and the gate 20 A gate detection sensor 20a that detects that a game ball has passed, a fraud detection sensor 35 that detects magnetism and radio waves directed to the game board 11, and a specific area detection that detects that a game ball has entered the specific area 57 Sensor 57a is connected to There. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, the main control board 100 includes a start prize opening solenoid 16c that opens and closes the movable piece 16b of the second start prize opening 16, and a first opening / closing door 18b of the first big prize opening 18 as devices to be controlled. A first big prize opening solenoid 18c that opens and closes, a second big prize opening solenoid 55c that opens and closes the second opening and closing door 55b of the second big prize opening 55, a first special symbol display device 30, and a second special symbol display device 30. The symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold display device 38, the second special symbol hold display device 39, and the normal symbol hold display device 33 are connected.
Then, each solenoid is driven by the main control board 100 to control the opening / closing of the second start winning opening 16, the first big winning opening 18, and the second big winning opening 55, and the display control of each display device. Has been made.

  Although not shown in particular, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM similarly to the main control board 100, and is connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control board 100. .

  As shown in FIG. 5, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5 a that detects that a player has touched the operation handle 5 as an apparatus for controlling the launch of the game ball, and an operation of the operation handle 5. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

When control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 to launch the game ball. On the other hand, when a control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the launch / payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are deenergized to stop the launch of the game ball.
In addition, as a device for launching a game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the launch motor 61.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

  When the front door opening detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is opened, the front door opening detection sensor 3a outputs an opening detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200. When the front door 3 is opened, the opening detection signal is output. Output continuously. Then, when the opening detection signal is input, the launch / payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the opening detection signal stops, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and a door closing command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of a guide passage for guiding the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball from the upper plate 6 to the saucer 7, and each time the game ball passes through the predetermined position, a detection signal is generated. It is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the game balls stay in the guide passage, and the detection signal is continuously output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Become. The firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the tray 7 is full when the detection signals are continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and a pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending apparatus control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending apparatus R via the game ball lending apparatus control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35 and a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36 via the game ball lending device control board 400. A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. A lending request signal for requesting lending is transmitted. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out as many game balls as possible.
When the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. Send a return request signal requesting the return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an arithmetic operation. And a sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.
The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Furthermore, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation for detecting a pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d is connected.

  Although not particularly shown, the image control board includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VRAM, and the like. The ROM of the image control board stores image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 21. And based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, CPU stores the image data read from ROM in VRAM, and controls the image display by the effect display apparatus 21. FIG.

  Although not particularly shown, the sound control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a RAM, and the like. The sound ROM stores sound data such as sound output from the sound output device 10 and BGM. The sound output from the sound output device 10 is controlled by storing the sound data read from the sound ROM in the RAM based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300.

  The illumination control board controls lighting of the effect lighting device 23 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board is a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a press output from the press operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control board 300.

(Outline of pachinko machine P games)
Next, games in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special figure game and the ordinary figure game proceed in parallel. The game state when proceeding with both of these games includes a low-probability game state (so-called non-probability change state) or a high-probability game state (so-called probabilistic change state), a non-short-time game state, or a short-time game state. Any game state in which any game state is combined is set.

Here, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery described later. In addition, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery is set to a higher value than the low probability gaming state. In other words, the jackpot lottery is easier to win in the high probability game state than in the low probability game state. In other words, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the low probability gaming state.
The non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is not easily opened) and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning opening 16. In the short-time gaming state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open than the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is likely to be in the open state), and the game ball is easy to enter the second starting winning opening 16. State. That is, the short-time gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-short-time gaming state.
In the initial state immediately after shipment from the factory or after the reset, a gaming state that is a combination of the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state is set.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the player A jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give a game profit to the game (that is, to determine a special symbol described later). When the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, the first jackpot 18 or the second jackpot 55 is opened, and a game ball is entered into the first jackpot 18 or the second jackpot 55. A special game that can be executed is executed, and the game state after the end of the special game is set to one of the game states depending on whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game It has come to be.

This jackpot lottery is determined by various random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102 are determined. This is done based on various tables for doing so.
Here, as for the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a random number related to the jackpot lottery, the jackpot determined random number used for determining the jackpot, the winning symbol random number used for determining the type of the special symbol, and the result of the jackpot lottery , A reach group determination random number and a reach mode determination random number used to determine a variation effect pattern (a combination of a change effect mode and a change time).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number. The jackpot-determined random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
The variation effect pattern is configured by a combination of a variation effect mode and a variation time. In other words, the variation effect pattern is determined by determining the combination of the variation effect mode and the variation time. The random numbers used for determining the variation effect pattern are not limited to the above two types. For example, in addition to these random numbers, other random numbers may be used, or any one of these random numbers may be used. A random number may be used.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the above random number value is acquired and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. ing.
The reserved storage area is composed of a total of eight storage units from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit. , The first special figure random number), and each random number value (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure random number) acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 can be stored in total eight sets. Yes.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored from the first storage unit in the order of entry into each start winning opening. For example, in a state where no random number is stored in any of the storage units, when game balls enter in the order of the first start winning opening 15 → the first starting winning opening 15 → the second starting winning opening 16, The first special figure random number relating to the first entry into the first start winning opening 15 is stored in the first storage unit, and the first special figure random number relating to the entry into the second first start winning opening 15 is obtained. The 2nd special figure random number which memorize | stores in the 2nd memory | storage part and relates to the ball | bowl to the 3rd 2nd start winning opening 16 will be memorize | stored in a 3rd memory | storage part.
Further, when the above random numbers are already stored in several storage units, the above random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units.

However, the number of first special figure random numbers and the number of second special figure random numbers that can be stored in the reserved storage area is limited to four. Therefore, if four sets of first special figure random numbers are already stored in the reserved storage area, even if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random numbers related to this entry will be Not stored in the reserved storage area. Similarly, if four sets of second special figure random numbers are already stored in the holding storage area, even if a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random numbers related to this entry Is not stored in the reserved storage area.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of first special figure random numbers stored in the reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter (particularly the figure). The number of sets of second special figure random numbers stored in the reserved storage area (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure reserved number) is a second special figure reserved number counter (particularly illustrated). It is to be remembered.
In the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number in the holding storage area is referred to as “holding storage”.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a jackpot determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, and a reach mode determination random number determination table 113 as tables related to the jackpot lottery. have.
In addition, the table which the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form has is not limited to these, In addition, when it is necessary to perform determination and determination based on a random number, you may provide a table suitably.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one big hit determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 10220, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10,000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1/298.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, it is determined that the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11119, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120) are determined. ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1/59.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10220) determined as jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 11119) determined as jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is used to determine the type of the special symbol, and is referred to when the winning symbol is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B. A first start winning opening determination table 111a and a second starting winning opening determination table 111b which is referred to when a big win is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when a big win is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start winning port determination table 111a or the second start winning port determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning port where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, two types of special symbols (X1, X2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when the jackpot is won. Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols determined in this case (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols).

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. The special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined are both 50%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), according to the second start winning prize determination table 111b, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 159, and the winning symbol random number is 160 to 199. If it is, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 80%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 20%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the first special symbol random number, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number. In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the second special symbol random number, the special symbol Y2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win is won, and is not referred to when lost.
The winning symbol random number determination table 111 that is referred to when the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number is lost, the hit symbol that is referred to when the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is lost. A symbol random number determination table 111 may be provided, and even in the case of a loss, the loss symbol may be determined based on the winning symbol determination table 111 and the winning symbol random number.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determination of the variation effect pattern (variation mode, variation time) belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the lottery lottery result is lost, in determining the variation effect pattern for informing the result, reach group determination random number and reach group determination random number determination The table 112 determines the type of group.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state and for each set of random numbers stored in the reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the reserved number). Here, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 that is referred to when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the jackpot lottery result is lost. Only the above will be described in detail, and description of the other reach group determination random number determination table 112 will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one reach group determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 10006. Then, in the event that the game is lost due to the above jackpot lottery, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected and acquired according to the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery and the number of holds. The group type is determined based on the determined random number and the selected reach group determined random number determination table 112.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state and the result of the big win lottery is lost, the first determination table 112a is selected when the number of holds is 0-2. When the hold number is 3 or 4, the second determination table 112b is selected, and when the hold number is 5 to 7, the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 8A). ) To (c)).

8A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 800. If it is 10006, the “second group” is determined.
As shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0-8999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000-900. If it is 10006, the “third group” is determined.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determined random number is 0 to 10006 (that is, whatever the reach group determined random number is). A “third group” is determined.

Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is provided for each gaming state and for each holding number. A reach group determination random number determination table 112 may be provided for each type.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is for determining a variation mode number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode and a variation time).
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a determination table for losing that is referred to when the result of the big win lottery is a loss, and a jackpot that is referred to when the result of the lottery is a big win. A determination table.

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, when the “first group” is determined, the first group determination table 113a that is referred to when the “first group” is determined, the “second group” is determined. The second group determination table 113b to be referred to and the third group determination table 113c to be referred to when the “third group” is determined will be described, and description of the other loss determination tables will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 2038. Then, when a group is determined by the above-described group type lottery, the determination table for loss corresponding to the determined group type is selected, the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected determination for loss Based on the table, the variable mode number is determined.

  Specifically, for example, the first group determination table 113a is selected when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, and the second is selected when the “second group” is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected (see FIGS. 9A to 9C).

As shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, “01H” (“H” is added at the end). The variable mode number is determined in hexadecimal notation (the same applies hereinafter). When the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the fluctuation mode number “02H” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1499, the fluctuation mode number “01H” is determined. When the reach mode determination random number is 1500 to 2038, the fluctuation mode number “02H” is determined.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach group determination random number is) ), A variation mode number of “00H” is determined.

In addition, there are a plurality of jackpot determination tables for each type of start winning prize, for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (that is, at the time of jackpot winning), and for each jackpot symbol type determined in the case of a jackpot Is provided.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the first symbol referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 in the non-time-saving game state. The jackpot determination table 113d and the second jackpot determination table 113e that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 in the non-time-saving gaming state will be described. Description of other jackpot determination tables is omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the type of the special symbol is determined, the type of the start winning opening, the determined type of the special symbol, and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery are handled. A jackpot determination table is selected. Then, as in the case of the determination based on the determination table for loss described above, the variation mode number is determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table.

  Specifically, in the non-time-saving gaming state, when the big win is won by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 and the special symbol X1 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113d is selected, In the short-time gaming state, when the big win is won by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 and the special symbol X2 is determined, the second jackpot determination table 113e is selected (FIG. 10 (a) and (See (b)).

As shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 399, the fluctuation mode number “30H” is determined. When the reach mode determination random number is 400 to 1499, the variation mode number “31H” is determined. When the reach mode determination random number is 1500 to 2038, a variation mode number of “32H” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the fluctuation mode number of “30H” is determined. When the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, a variation mode number of “31H” is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a jackpot determination table is provided for each type of start winning opening, for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery, and for each jackpot symbol type, A determination table for jackpots may be provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery and for each jackpot symbol type without considering the type of the start winning prize opening.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of the fluctuation. When the jackpot lottery is performed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the variable mode number is determined according to the gaming state and the number of holdings at the time of the jackpot lottery. The variation mode number is for specifying the variation effect pattern, and in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined corresponding to each variation mode number.

Next, the process for determining the variation time of the variation effect in the special figure game and the control of the special game will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a variable time determination table 114, a special electric accessory operation table 115, a game state setting table 116, and the like as tables for performing the above-described determination processing and special game control. Yes.

The variation time determination table 114 is for determining the variation time. In the variation time determination table 114, a predetermined variation time is set in correspondence with the variation mode number. When the variation mode number is determined, the variation time corresponding to the determined variation mode number is determined.
As shown in FIG. 11, according to the variation time determination table 114 in this embodiment, for example, when the determined variation mode number is “00H”, the variation time of “3 seconds” is determined and determined. When the variation mode number is “30H”, the variation time of “45 seconds” is determined. Then, the determined variation time becomes a variation production time for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation mode number is determined, and at the start of variation, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 300. In the sub-control board 300, based on the received variation mode command, a variation effect pattern in which a variation effect mode is determined is determined.
Note that the variation effect pattern is not limited to being determined based only on the variation mode command. For example, in addition to the variation mode command, a predetermined command (for example, a variation pattern command that mainly determines an effect mode other than the variation effect) is determined based on a predetermined random number, and the variation mode command and the predetermined command are determined. The variation effect pattern may be determined based on the above. Also, the variation production is divided into the first half and the second half, the variation production pattern of the first half of the variation production is determined based on either the variation mode command or the predetermined command, and the second half of the variation production based on the other The variation effect pattern may be determined.

  The special electric accessory actuating table 115 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won. During the execution of the special game, the first big prize winning solenoid 18c or the second big prize winning solenoid 55c. Is referred to to energize (activate). In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, as the special electric accessory operating table 115, the first operating table 115a referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; A second operation table 115b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined is provided.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during a special game, a round game in which either the first grand prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 is opened is executed ten times in total.
In the round game in which the first grand prize opening 18 is opened, a predetermined number of the first big prize opening 18 is opened after the first big opening 18 is opened by opening the first opening / closing door 18b of the first attacker device 17. When the game ball enters or a predetermined opening time elapses, the opened first big prize opening 18 is closed and the process ends. In the round game in which the second grand prize opening 55 is opened, the second big prize opening 55 is opened by opening the second opening / closing door 55b of the second attacker device 54, and then the second big prize opening 55 is entered. When a predetermined number of game balls enter or a predetermined opening time elapses, the opened second large winning opening 55 is closed and the process ends.

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 115a as shown in FIG. In the first operation table 115a, in the round games of 1 to 3 rounds and 6 to 10 rounds, the first grand prize opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or the first grand prize opening 18 is opened. The game ends when any of the 10 game balls is entered, and the 4th round and 5th round games are opened at the second grand prize opening 55 for 29.0 seconds or It is set to end when one of the conditions for ten game balls to enter the two major winning holes 55 is satisfied.

In addition, during each round game of 1 to 3 rounds and 6 to 10 rounds, the first grand prize winning opening 18 is set to be opened once. And the opening time in this one opening is set to 29.0 seconds. That is, in the above-described round game, after the first big prize opening solenoid 18c is energized and controlled, the first opening / closing door 18b is displaced from the closed position to the open position and positioned at the open position for 29.0 seconds. The operation is performed in such a manner (open / close pattern) that the valve is displaced from the open position to the closed position.
On the other hand, during each round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds, the second grand prize opening 55 is first opened for 20.0 seconds and then closed for 5.0 seconds, and then 0.5 seconds. The pattern of closing for 5.0 seconds after opening is set to be repeated 18 times. That is, in the above-described round game, after the second big prize opening solenoid 55c is energized and controlled, the second opening / closing door 55b is displaced from the closed position to the open position and positioned at the open position for 20.0 seconds. Displacement from the open position to the closed position and once in the closed position for 5.0 seconds, then displaced from the closed position to the open position and positioned at the open position for 0.5 seconds, then opened. The operation in the form of displacement from the position to the closed position and the closed position for 5.0 seconds is repeated 18 times.

  Further, in the first operation table 115a, the interval time from the end of each round game to the opening of the first grand prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 after the start of the next round game, It is set for each round game. Specifically, the interval time after the end of 3 rounds is set to 10.0 seconds, and the interval time after the end of round games other than 3 rounds (1 round, 2 rounds, 4 rounds to 9 rounds) is 2.0 seconds Is set to

  When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 115a. In the second operation table 115b, each round game of 1st to 3rd round and 6th to 10th rounds, the first grand prize opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or the first grand prize opening 18 is opened. The game ends when any of the 10 game balls enter, and the 4th round and the 5th round games are opened at the second grand prize opening 55 for 5.0 seconds or It is set to end when one of the conditions for ten game balls to enter the two major winning holes 55 is satisfied.

Similarly to the first operation table 115a, during each round game of 1 to 3 rounds and 6 to 10 rounds, the first grand prize opening 18 is opened once, and in this one opening The opening time is set to be 29.0 seconds. The operation mode of the first opening / closing door 18b is the same as described above.
On the other hand, during each round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds, the pattern that the second big prize opening 55 is opened for 0.5 seconds and then closed for 2.0 seconds is repeated 10 times. That is, in the round game described above, the second opening / closing door 55b is displaced from the closed position to the open position and is positioned at the open position for 0.5 seconds by the energization control of the second big prize opening solenoid 55c. The operation in the mode of displacing from the open position to the closed position and being in the closed position for 2.0 seconds is repeated 10 times.

  Also in the second operation table 115b, the interval time is set for each round game. Specifically, like the first operation table 115a, the interval time after the end of the third round is set to 10.0 seconds, and round games other than the third round (1 round, 2 rounds, 4 rounds to 9 rounds) end. The later interval time is set to 2.0 seconds.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the second grand prize opening 55 continues for 20 seconds during each of the 4 round and 5 round games in the special game. Therefore, a predetermined number of game balls can be made to enter the specific area 57 almost certainly during the 20-second release. On the other hand, when the special symbol X2 is determined, the second big prize opening 55 repeats the opening for 0.5 seconds during each round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds in the special game. However, since it is extremely difficult to enter the game ball into the second grand prize opening 55 during the 0.5 second opening, it is almost impossible to enter the game ball into the specific area 57. ing.
That is, when the special symbol X2 is determined, it is more difficult to enter the game ball into the specific area 57 during the rounds of 4 rounds and 5 rounds than when the special symbol X1 is determined. ing.

The game state setting table 116 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the game state after the end of the special game is determined depending on whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have entered the specific area 57 during the special game.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 during the special game as the game state setting table 116, A first state setting table 116a to be referred to and a second state setting table 116b to be referred to when a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the specific area 57 during the special game are provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 during the special game, the special game ends regardless of the determined special symbol type. The later gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, and the number of times of continuing the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the high probability number) is set to 10,000 times. That is, after the special game ends, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 10,000 times.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 13A, in the above-described case, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and at the same time, the short-time gaming state is set to continue the short-time gaming state. The number of times (hereinafter referred to as the number of time reductions) is set to 10,000 times. In other words, after the special game is over, the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 10,000 times.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state is approximately 1/59, so that the high-probability game is substantially effective until the jackpot is won again. The state and the short-time gaming state will continue.

Also, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), when a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the specific area 57 during the special game, the special game is ended regardless of the determined special symbol type. The gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state, and at the same time, the time-saving gaming state is set, and the time-saving count is set to 50. In other words, after the special game is over, the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 50 times.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the special symbol X1 is determined, a predetermined number of game balls are allowed to enter the specific area 57 during each round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds. Can do. Therefore, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is almost certainly set to a gaming state that combines the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state.
On the other hand, when the special symbol X2 is determined, a predetermined number of game balls cannot be made to enter the specific area 57 during the round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds. Therefore, when the special symbol X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is almost certainly set to a gaming state that combines the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state.

Next, processing related to ordinary game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is operated. A lottery of normal symbols for determining whether or not to open the movable piece 16b is performed. When the normal symbol wins, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16.
This normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determined random number determination table 117 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Done.

When the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-described winning decision random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the usual figure storage area of the main RAM 103 with the upper limit being four. Specifically, this ordinary map storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage through the gate 20. It has become. In addition, when the determined random numbers are already stored in several storage units, the determined random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, if four winning random numbers are already stored in the usual figure storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning decision random number related to this passage is not stored in the usual figure storage area. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of random numbers determined per hit (hereinafter referred to as the “universal pending number”) stored in the usual figure holding storage area is a universal figure holding number counter (not particularly shown). To be remembered.

The winning determination random number determination table 117 is used to determine whether or not the winning symbol is determined by a normal symbol lottery. As shown in FIGS. The non-time reduction determination table 117a and the time reduction determination table 117b referred to in the time reduction gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is a non-time-short game state, the non-time-short determination table 117a is selected, and based on the acquired winning random number and the selected non-time / short determination table 117a A lottery of symbols is performed. Also, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 117b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected short-time determination table 117b. Is done.

According to the non-time reduction determination table 117a, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 and the winning determination random number (0, 2 to 65535) is determined to be lost. Therefore, the probability of winning in the non-time reduction determination table 117a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time reduction determination table 117b, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined that the winning is determined when the winning random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than this. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 117b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning symbol is a winning symbol, and a lost symbol is determined when the winning symbol is lost.

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 and a second start winning opening opened as a table for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. A control table 119 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when a normal symbol lottery is performed by passing a game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state, the variation time is 0. .6 seconds is determined. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as a loss, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 119 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning port opening control table 119. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

  As described above, the conditions for opening and closing the second start winning opening 16 are determined for the non-short-time gaming state and the short-time gaming state, respectively. It is easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the short-time game state. That is, in the short-time game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 20, the normal symbols are drawn one after another and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, so that the game balls accompanying the progress of the game It will be possible to win a chance to win a jackpot while suppressing the decrease of.

(Summary of the game progress in the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special map game, general game, and special game will be described with reference to flowcharts.
First, the main process of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as the initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits various types of information to the sub-control board 300. The command is stored in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for winning symbol random numbers that is referred to when the winning symbol random number is updated. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. When this random number range is made one round, the winning symbol random number initial value update random number at that time is used as the initial value, and the winning symbol random number is continuously updated. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

  In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates a reach group determination random number and a reach mode determination random number, which are random numbers for determining a variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect random number). When the process of step 102 is completed, the processes of step 101 and step 102 are repeatedly executed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, which is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it becomes 0. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an input to the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning port detection sensor 15a, the second start winning port detection sensor 16a, and the specific area detection sensor 57a, and based on this. A sensor detection process for performing a predetermined process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes special figure-related control processing for performing control related to special figure games and special games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control related to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3 or a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, the main CPU 101 designates a corresponding error. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full tank designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank release designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, detection signals from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, the first large winning opening detection sensor 18a, and the second large winning opening detection sensor 55a. Is input to the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 updates a prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and performs a payout control for a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal. A payout control process to be transmitted to the substrate 200 is executed. When a payout ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the main CPU 101 subtracts a prize ball counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 outputs external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and start winning port solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16. , Large winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening / closing of the first large winning opening 18 or the second large winning opening 55, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display) Data creation processing for creating display data and the like of the device 32, the first special figure hold display device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39 and the normal symbol hold display device 33) is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 208.

  In step 208, the main CPU 101 executes output control processing. Specifically, the main CPU 101 executes a port output process for outputting a signal of each data created in step 207 and a command transmission process for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is terminated.

Next, the sensor detection processing in step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection time process for drawing a normal symbol based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes a first start winning port detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning port 15. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.

In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 16. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 303.
In step 303, the main CPU 101 executes a specific area detection time process for setting a gaming state after the end of the special game, based on the fact that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the specific area 57. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

Next, the process at the time of gate detection in step 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a not being input, the process at the time of gate detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the usual figure pending number counter (that is, the current figure pending number) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the process at the time of gate detection is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 obtains the current hit-determined random number and stores it in the general-purpose hold storage area, and ends the gate detection process.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the first start winning opening in step 301 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening detection sensor 15a has been input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 1st start winning opening detection sensor 15a not being input, the process at the time of the 1st starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure hold count counter (that is, the first special figure hold count at the present time) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 506.

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determined random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, and reach mode determination random number are all stored in the same reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start winning port detection process.

Next, the process at the time of the second start winning a prize detection of step 302 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning prize detection sensor 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection sensor 16a not being input, the process at the time of a 2nd starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure reservation number counter (that is, the current second special figure reservation number) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the 2nd start winning opening detection time process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure holding number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 606.

In step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determined random number updated in step 102 and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603. From the above, the acquired jackpot decision random number, hit symbol random number, reach group random number and reach mode random number are all stored in the same reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start winning opening detection process.

Next, the specific area detection process in step 303 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 650, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 57a has been input a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). When it is determined that the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 57a has not been input a predetermined number of times, the specific area detection process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 57a has been input a predetermined number of times, the process proceeds to the next step 651.
In step 651, the main CPU 101 turns on an entry flag indicating that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the specific area 57 during the special game. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 652.

In step 652, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a 4-round or 5-round game is being played in the special game. If it is determined that neither the 4th round nor the 5th round is being played, the process proceeds to step 655. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is a round game of 4 rounds or 5 rounds, the process proceeds to the next step 653.
In step 653, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is X1. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not X1 (that is, X2), the process proceeds to step 655. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is X1, the process proceeds to step 654.

In step 654, the main CPU 101 sets an entry command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 that a predetermined number of game balls have properly entered the specific area 57 during the special game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the specific area detecting process is terminated.
Further, in step 655 that proceeds when it is determined in step 652 that the game is not in any of round 4 or 5 and when the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 653 is not X1. The main CPU 101 sets an entry error command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 that there is a possibility that the game ball has illegally entered the specific area 57 during the special game in the transmission data storage area for presentation. Then, the specific area detecting process is terminated.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of a special symbol variation start process described later, data “01” indicating execution of a special symbol variation stop process described later, and post-stop processing described later. Data “02” indicating the execution of the game, data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, and data “04” indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation start processing (step 701), special symbol variation stop processing (step 702), post-stop processing (step 703), special Either the game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special figure related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation start process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored in the hold storage area, that is, the first special figure hold number counter is “1” or more or the second special figure. It is determined whether or not the hold count counter is “1” or more. If it is determined that any one is stored, the process proceeds to step 802. On the other hand, if it is determined that none is stored, the process proceeds to step 809.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and each random number stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit. Are shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the holding storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) for a jackpot determination process described later.
Further, the main CPU 101 determines whether each random number stored in the first storage unit is a first special figure random number or a second special figure random number. The value of the 1 special figure hold number counter is decremented by “1”, and if it is the second special figure random number, the value of the second special figure hold number counter is decremented by “1”.
Then, the process proceeds to step 803.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, the selected table, and the jackpot determination random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. The jackpot determination process for deriving the jackpot lottery result is executed based on the above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 804.

In step 804, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the lottery result in the above-described step 803 is a jackpot, which starting winning prize is used for determining the lottery decision random number used to determine the lottery ( That is, after confirming whether the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is selected, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the above-described step 802 are selected. The special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in the above-described step 803 is a loss, it is special if the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination is due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15. The symbol Y1 is determined, and the special symbol Y2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination is due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 805.
In the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area, but both random numbers are stored. In this case, either one of the random numbers may be processed with priority.

In step 805, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the special symbol type determined in step 804 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub control board 300 at the start of the variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 806.
In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes a variation effect pattern determination process related to the determination of the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number and the reach mode determination random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 807.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol display on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol random number is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the reserved storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 displays the first special figure hold number in a manner capable of recognizing the first special figure hold number. When the second special figure random number is stored in the hold storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in such a manner that the second special figure hold number can be recognized. When the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special figure holding number is decreased by one at the same time when the variable display is started. When the figure hold display device 38 is controlled to display the above-described special symbol variable display based on the second special figure random number, the second special figure hold number decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. As shown, the second special figure hold display device 39 is controlled to display.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.

In step 808, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 809 which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 that neither the first special figure random number nor the second special figure random number is stored in the reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 does not perform the variable display. Based on that, the demonstration determination process for performing demonstration display in the effect display device 21 is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed, and displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 when the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time. To store the demonstration command for performing in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the special variation start process ends.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process in step 806 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 804 described above is a jackpot symbol. And when it determines with it being a jackpot symbol, it progresses to the following step 901. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 obtains the type of the start winning opening relating to the determination of the lottery (that is, the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is acquired by entering any starting winning opening). ) And the jackpot symbol determined in the above step 804 and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (a jackpot determination table) on the basis of the type of the winning winning opening, the jackpot symbol, and the gaming state confirmed in step 901 described above. . Then, the process proceeds to Step 907.
Further, in step 903, which proceeds when it is determined in step 900 described above that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and the current number of holds. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the gaming state and the number of holds confirmed in step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the group type based on the reach group determination random number stored in the processing area in step 802 and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 904. Then, the type of the group is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 902 above (the determination table for jackpot) or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 906 described above (for loss) The variation mode number is determined based on the determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the processing region in step 802 described above, and the determined variation mode number is stored in the predetermined processing region. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time based on the variation time determination table 114 and the variation mode number determined in step 907 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step 907 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process ends.

Next, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 804 described above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is set. Execute the stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.

In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1004.
In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.

  In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing in step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02”, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

  In step 1102, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.

  In step 1103, the main CPU 101 performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high game probability flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1109.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 executes processing for resetting the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the timer counter, and stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and stores the gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1109 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1104 is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation in the special symbol related control process. “00” is set in the execution phase data so that the process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1108.

Next, the special game control process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game control process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the timer counter in step 1106 has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1206. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a round game control process for performing opening / closing control of the first big prize opening 18 and the second big prize opening 55 in each round game. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not all round games have ended. If it is determined that all round games have not ended, the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that all round games have ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the timer counter, and stores an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. . Then, the special game control process ends.

Further, in step 1206 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the timer counter in step 1205 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1208.

  In step 1208, the main CPU 101 sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the round game control process of step 1203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1250, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a time when the first round game (that is, one round) is started. If it is determined that it is not the time when one round is started, the process proceeds to step 1253. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the time when one round is started, the process proceeds to the next step 1251.
In step 1251, the main CPU 101 turns on a start flag indicating that a round game is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1252.

In step 1252, the main CPU 101 turns off the end flag indicating that the round game has ended. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1253.
In step 1253, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the start flag is on. If it is determined that the start flag is not on (that is, the start flag is off), the process proceeds to step 1261. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 1254.

In step 1254, the main CPU 101 turns off the start flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1255.
In step 1255, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1256.

In step 1256, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is X1. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not X1 (that is, X2), the process proceeds to step 1258. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is X1, the process proceeds to the next step 1257.
In step 1257, the main CPU 101 uses the first operation table 115a as the special electric accessory operation table 115 that is referred to for energization control of the first big prize opening solenoid 18c or the second big prize opening solenoid 55c during the round game. get. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1259.

Further, in step 1258 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1256 is not X1, the main CPU 101 obtains the second operation table 115b as the special electric accessory operation table 115. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1259.
In step 1259, the main CPU 101 refers to the special electric accessory operating table 115 acquired in step 1257 or 1258 described above, and the opening time of the first big prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 (that is, The energizing time of the first big prize opening solenoid 18c or the second big prize opening solenoid 55c) is set in the timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1260.
Here, the release time set in the timer counter is subtracted in the timer update process in step 200 described above.

In step 1260, the main CPU 101 starts opening / closing control of the first big prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 (that is, energization control of the first big prize opening solenoid 18c or the second big prize opening solenoid 55c).
Specifically, the main CPU 101 performs opening / closing control of the first big prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 based on the acquired special electric accessory operating table 115 and the value of the timer counter described above.
For example, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is X1, during the round games of 1 to 3 rounds and 6 to 10 rounds, 29.0 seconds are released for the first big prize opening 18. Done. On the other hand, during each round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds, the 2nd big prize opening 55 is opened for 2 seconds and closed for 5.0 seconds, then opened for 0.5 seconds and 5 seconds. • 0 second closure is repeated 18 times.
In addition, when the special symbol which is stopped and displayed is X2, during the round game of 1 to 3 rounds and 6 to 10 rounds, 29.0 seconds are released for the 1st grand prize opening 18. Done. On the other hand, during each round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds, 0.5 second opening and 2.0 second closing are repeatedly performed 10 times for the second big prize opening 55.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1261.

In step 1261, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the end flag is on. If it is determined that the end flag is on, the process proceeds to step 1267. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end flag is not on (that is, the end flag is off), the process proceeds to the next step 1262.
In step 1262, the main CPU 101 determines whether the opening time set in the timer counter has elapsed, or a predetermined number (10) of game balls have entered the first grand prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55. It is determined whether or not these conditions are satisfied. And when it determines with neither conditions being satisfy | filled, a round game control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that any one of the conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 1263.

In step 1263, the main CPU 101 turns on the end flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1264.
In step 1264, the main CPU 101 stores a round game end command indicating the end of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1265.

In step 1265, the main CPU 101 ends the opening / closing control of the first big prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 (the energization control of the first big prize opening solenoid 18c or the second big prize opening solenoid 55c). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1266.
In step 1266, the main CPU 101 refers to the special electric accessory operation table 115 acquired in step 1257 or 1258 described above, and sets the interval time set after the end of each round game in the timer counter.
Specifically, after the end of 3 rounds, an interval time of 10.0 seconds is set, and after round games other than 3 rounds (1 round, 2 rounds, 4 rounds to 9 rounds), 2.0 seconds The interval time is set.
Note that the interval time set in the timer counter here is subtracted in the timer update process in step 200 described above.
Then, the round game control process ends.

Further, in step 1267, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1261 that the end flag is ON, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time set in the timer counter has elapsed. And when it determines with interval time not having passed, a round game control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1268.
In step 1268, the main CPU 101 turns off the end flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1269.
In step 1269, the main CPU 101 turns on the start flag. Then, the round game control process ends.

Next, the special game end process in step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the entry flag is on. If it is determined that the entry flag is not on (that is, the entry flag is off), the process proceeds to step 1307. On the other hand, if it is determined that the entry flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 turns on the high probability game flag. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets 10000 as the high-accuracy count. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1304.

In step 1304, the main CPU 101 turns on the time-saving game flag. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1305.
In step 1305, the main CPU 101 sets 10000 as the number of time reductions. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1306.

In step 1306, the main CPU 101 turns off the entry flag. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1310.
Further, in step 1307, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1301 that the entry flag is not on, the main CPU 101 turns off the high-probability game flag. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1308.

In step 1308, the main CPU 101 turns on the time-saving game flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1309.
In step 1309, the main CPU 101 sets 50 as the number of time reductions. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1310.

In step 1310, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in steps 1302, 1304, 1307, and 1308 described above. This game state designation command includes information on whether or not the highly probable game flag set in step 1302 or step 1307, information on whether or not the short-time game flag is set in step 1304 or step 1308, and information on the number of high probabilities , Information on the number of time reductions is included. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1311.
In step 1311, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

Next, the common figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12” indicating the execution of the symbol stop post-processing, and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1402) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control end process (step 1404). Then, the common chart related control process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start process of step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a determined random number is stored in the usual figure storage area, that is, whether or not the usual figure number counter is “1” or more. Then, when it is determined that the usual figure holding number counter is not “1” or more (that is, “0”), the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usual figure hold number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes a general-purpose reserved storage area shift process. Specifically, the winning random numbers stored in the first storage unit are stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hits stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit are stored. The determined random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number. As a result, the winning random number stored in the usual-pending storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), which will be used in a winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit determination random number determination table 117 (either the non-time / short determination table 117a or the time / short determination table 117b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time saving determination table 117a to determine a winning random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the short time determination table 117b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. If it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.
Further, in step 1507 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination process is not successful (that is, lost), the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 to determine the current gaming state. Set the normal symbol change time corresponding to the normal symbol change time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “3 seconds” to the normal time fluctuation time counter when the current gaming state is a non-short time gaming state, and changes the normal time when it is in the short time gaming state. Set “0.6 seconds” in the time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. Thus, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning decision random number is stored in the usual figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of usual figure holds can be recognized. It has become. When the normal symbol fluctuation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the fluctuation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the normal symbol stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1604.

  In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets “12” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. If it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the normal stop display time counter in step 1603 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said stop display time not having passed, the process after a normal symbol stop is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

In step 1702, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets “13” in the normal drawing execution phase data so that the movable piece control processing is executed in the normal drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  Further, in step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation in the general symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data so that the processing is executed. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control process of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal map execution phase data is data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process. When it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol variation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening release control table 119, and energizes as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. Determine. And when it determines with the energization time (opening time) not having passed, a movable piece control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops energization of the start winning port solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1806.

  In step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, it is executed during the change display of the special symbol, and the change effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery and the predetermined effect relating to the progress of the special game and the entry of the game ball into the specific area 57 are executed during the special game. A special game effect during notification will be described.

First, the variation effect will be described.
In the changing effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the changing display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).
Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 37A and 37B). ). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) Are stopped and displayed in this order (see FIGS. 37C to 37E).

If the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol. That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol. That is, since all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol, it is notified that the result of the big win lottery is lost.

  In addition, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed almost simultaneously with the special symbol being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, prior to the stop display of the production symbol 50, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the result of the big win lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. Is prevented.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a reachless variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed as different variation effects patterns, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol. A reach variation pattern is provided in which symbols are stopped and displayed in the same design (so-called reach display is performed). Each of these variation effect patterns has a plurality of variation modes, and each variation mode is set with various ways of variation, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although not particularly illustrated, a predetermined display is superimposed on the background image of the effect display device 21 during the variable display of the effect symbol 50 in order to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot. Can be executed, a reach development effect for displaying a predetermined moving image or the like on the effect display device 21 after the reach display, and the like.

  Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various effect determination tables for determining a variable effect pattern are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects an effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, and the selected effect determination table, the variation mode number received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and A variation effect pattern is determined based on an effect random number used arbitrarily. As a result, a variation effect based on the determined variation effect pattern is executed in the effect display device 21.

Next, an effect during special game executed during the special game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as a special game effect, in addition to a general effect that displays a predetermined image and outputs BGM as the special game progresses, a special game 57 is output to a specific area 57 in a round game of four and five rounds. A specific effect for performing various notifications regarding the entry of a game ball is executed.
As the above-mentioned general effects, for example, an opening effect that displays a predetermined opening image at the start of a special game, an effect during a round game that displays a video according to the model of the pachinko machine P during a predetermined round game, a special game For example, an ending effect for displaying a predetermined ending image at the end. The general effects are not limited to these, and other effects executed at various timings and various contents may be provided.

Further, as the above-mentioned specific effects, an opening determination effect for informing about the determination of the opening pattern of the second grand prize winning opening 55, an approach execution effect for encouraging game balls to enter the specific area 57, and a predetermined number of entries to the specific area 57 Warning effect that gives a warning that a game ball has not entered, notification effect at the time of entry that notifies when a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57, and a predetermined number of game balls do not enter the specific area 57 A non-entry notification effect that provides notification when the game ball enters the specific area 57 in spite of the fact that it is substantially impossible to enter the game ball into the specific area 57 Error notification effects and the like. Note that the specific effects are not limited to these, and other effects may be provided.
Hereinafter, the contents of each of the specific effects will be described in detail.

  The release determination effect is determined by the second grand prize opening 55 in the round games of 4 rounds and 5 rounds in the interval time (10.0 seconds) until the round games of 4 rounds are started after the round games of 3 rounds are finished. As an opening pattern, it is notified whether an opening pattern that allows a game ball to enter the specific area 57 or an opening pattern that cannot allow the game ball to enter the specific area 57 is determined. In other words, in this release determination effect, a predetermined display is performed on the effect display device 21 to notify the player whether the special symbol determined at the time of executing the special game is X1 or X2. It is supposed to be.

Specifically, when the round game of three rounds is completed, the player is prompted to repeatedly hit the operation button 9b in the effect display device 21 in order to open the second big prize opening 55 provided in the second attacker device 54. Display is performed (see FIG. 38A).
When the special symbol X1 has been determined, a predetermined time (for example, 9.0 seconds) has elapsed within an interval time (10.0 seconds in this embodiment) until the 4th round is started. Alternatively, when the operation button 9b is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) before the predetermined time elapses, the game ball is caused to enter the specific area 57 as the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 55. A display indicating that an open pattern that can be performed has been determined is performed (see FIG. 38B). On the other hand, when the special symbol X2 is determined, an opening pattern in which the game ball cannot enter the specific area 57 is set as the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 55 at the same time as described above. A display indicating that the determination has been made is performed (see FIG. 38C).
Thereby, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the player is notified of the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 55 that is opened in the round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, but the game is being played during the special game. In the effect display device 21 that the person pays the most attention, it is impossible to determine which of the special symbols X1 and X2 has been determined by looking at the effect symbol 50 that is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the player determines whether the determined special symbol is X1 or X2 based on the execution result of the above-described opening determination effect, that is, the opening of the second big prize opening 55 in the round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds. As the pattern, it is possible to recognize which one of the opening pattern that allows the game ball to enter the specific area 57 or the opening pattern that cannot allow the game ball to enter the specific area 57 is determined.
Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, do you notice the opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 55 that is opened in the round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds until the execution result of the above opening determination effect is displayed? Since it can be made difficult, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in special games.
Further, in this release determination effect, by repeatedly hitting the operation button 9b, an impression is given to the player as if the opening pattern of the second winning prize opening 55 has been determined by repeated hitting of the operation button 9b. Can do. Thereby, the game nature in a special game can be improved.

The entry execution effect is a case where an opening pattern that allows a game ball to enter the specific area 57 is determined as an opening pattern of the second big prize opening 55 in round games of 4 rounds and 5 rounds (that is, a special symbol X1) When the round game of 4 rounds is started, a display prompting entry of the game ball into the specific area 57 is performed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), in order to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 57, the operation handle 5 is set such that the firing strength of the launching device is not less than a predetermined strength. A display indicating that an operation (so-called right-handed) is to be performed is performed.
The entry execution effect may be performed not only at the start of a round game of 4 rounds but also at the start of a round game of 5 rounds.
On the other hand, when an open pattern in which a game ball cannot enter the specific area 57 is determined (that is, when the special symbol X2 has been determined), The entry execution effect is not executed, and instead, a failure display is made to indicate that the entry of the game ball into the specific area 57 fails in the special game being executed (see FIG. 39B).
Although not specifically shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when this failure display is performed, in a predetermined round game after the sixth round, the player is in a short-time gaming state after the end of the special game. A short-time gaming state preparation effect such as allowing a player to select a character to be used in the effect is executed.

  The warning effect is when an opening pattern that allows a game ball to enter the specific area 57 is determined as an opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 55 in round games of 4 rounds and 5 rounds (that is, the special symbol X1 is In the case of 4-round and 5-round games, a predetermined notification is made when a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the specific area 57 before the predetermined execution condition is satisfied. Is.

Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the execution condition described above, 20.0 seconds have elapsed since the start of the 4-round game, and the 5-round game has started. It is stipulated that 20.0 seconds have elapsed since the start of a round game.
When 20.0 seconds have elapsed since the start of the 4-round game without a predetermined number of game balls entering the specific area 57, a warning mark is displayed as shown in FIG. 40 (a). (Triangle with one exclamation mark) is displayed, and a first warning display is displayed to indicate that the game ball is to enter the specific area 57.
Further, when a round game of five rounds is started without a predetermined number of game balls entering the specific area 57, a warning more severe than the first warning display is shown as shown in FIG. A mark (a triangle with two exclamation marks) is displayed, a message indicating that a game ball is to enter the specific area 57 is displayed, and further, if a trouble has occurred, a message indicating that an attendant should be called The second warning display is performed.
Furthermore, when 20.0 seconds have elapsed since the start of the 5-round game without entering a specific number of game balls into the specific area 57, a second warning display is displayed as shown in FIG. A mark indicating a more severe warning (a star with the word “WARNING!”) Is displayed, a message indicating that a game ball is to enter the specific area 57 is displayed, and a message indicating that an attendant is called is also displayed. A third warning display is performed.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when an opening pattern that allows a game ball to enter the specific area 57 is determined, as described above, the second round of the round game starts for 20.0 seconds. Since the two major winning openings 55 are opened, a predetermined number of game balls can be made to enter the specific area 57 almost certainly if so-called right-handed is made.
Accordingly, when a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the specific area 57 before 20.0 seconds have elapsed since the start of the round game of four rounds, in the flow-down route to the launching device or the second grand prize opening 55 There is a high possibility that some kind of trouble has occurred. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the opening determination effect in which the player repeatedly hits the operation button 9b before the start of the 4-round game in which the game ball needs to enter the specific area 57. Is executed. This release determination effect is executed in a comparatively long interval time of 10.0 seconds, and when the player is enthusiastic about continuous hitting of the operation buttons 9b, a round game of 4 rounds starts. Even after being played, there is a possibility that the operation button 9b may be continuously hit without firing the game ball. Also at this time, there is a possibility that a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the specific area 57 until 20.0 seconds have passed since the start of the round game of four rounds.
Therefore, by executing the warning effect as described above, the gaming state after the end of the special game is advantageous to the player because the gaming ball could not enter the specific area 57 (high probability game) It is possible to prevent the disadvantage that it is not set to the state and the short-time gaming state).

In addition, as described above, the intensity of the warning is increased when performing the warning effect three times, and the contents to be dealt with at the time of the warning are displayed, so that the current situation is accurately shown to the player. Since it is possible to grasp and take appropriate countermeasures, it is possible to more reliably prevent the above disadvantages from occurring.
Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when an open pattern that allows a game ball to enter the specific area 57 is determined, in the round game of 4 rounds or 5 rounds, the second grand prize is won. After opening for 20.0 seconds, the mouth 55 repeats opening for 0.5 seconds and closing for 5.0 seconds a total of 18 times. In other words, in these round games, after the second big prize opening 55 is opened for 20.0 seconds, it takes about 90 seconds until the round game ends after the 18 times of opening and closing. It will take some time. As a result, even if it is found that some trouble has occurred in the pachinko machine P after the above-mentioned warning display is made, an attendant is called before the round game ends to solve the trouble. Sufficient time can be ensured, and the above disadvantages can be prevented more reliably.

Note that the number of times of warning display is not limited to the above-described contents, and warning display may be performed once or twice, or warning display may be performed four or more times.
Also, the execution condition for performing the warning display is not limited to the above-described content, and for example, the total number of game balls that have been fired since the start of the round game may be determined as the execution condition. That is, when a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the specific area 57 and the total number of game balls fired since the start of the round game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 balls, etc.), a warning is displayed. You may set as follows.

The notification effect at the time of entry is when an opening pattern that allows a game ball to enter the specific area 57 is determined as an opening pattern of the second big prize opening 55 in round games of 4 rounds and 5 rounds (that is, a special symbol) When X1 is determined), when a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 during these round games, notification of predetermined contents is performed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41, a message indicating that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the specific area 57 is congratulated (characters “Congulation !!”), and the player after the end of the special game. A display indicating that a game state advantageous to the player is set is displayed.
In addition, although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the notification effect at the time of entry is executed, a high probability after the end of the special game is given to the player in a predetermined round game after the sixth round. A high-probability gaming state preparation effect such as allowing a player to select a character to be used in the effect during the gaming state is executed.

The non-entry notification effect is a case where an opening pattern that allows a game ball to enter the specific area 57 is determined as an opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 55 in round games of 4 rounds and 5 rounds (that is, special In the case where the symbol X1 is determined), when a predetermined number of game balls do not enter the specific area 57 during these round games, notification of predetermined contents is performed.
Specifically, after the display of the approach execution effect shown in FIG. 39A is switched to the blackout display, a failure display similar to that in FIG. 39B is performed (see FIGS. 42A and 42B). ). Even when a failure display is made in this non-entry notification effect, as in the case described above, in a predetermined round game after the sixth round, the player is presented with an effect in the short-time game state after the end of the special game. A short-time gaming state preparation effect such as allowing the player to select a character to be used is executed.

The error notification effect is to perform a predetermined notification when a game ball enters the specific area 57 in spite of the fact that the game ball cannot substantially enter the specific area 57.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although an opening pattern in which a game ball cannot enter the specific area 57 is determined as an opening pattern of the second big prize opening 55 in the 4-round and 5-round games. First, an error notification effect is executed when a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 in round games other than round 4 and round 5, etc. .

Specifically, for example, when an opening pattern in which a game ball cannot enter the specific area 57 is determined as the opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 55 in round games of 4 rounds and 5 rounds, When a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 during the round game, the failure display in FIG. 39B is changed to a predetermined display (three exclamation marks in parallel) indicating surprise before the error notification effect is executed. After switching to “Display”, the display of the notification effect at the time of entry similar to FIG. 41 is performed (see FIGS. 43A and 43B).
After that, on the top and bottom of the display of the notification effect at the time of entry, a character that prompts the attendant to make an urgent confirmation (letter “A clerk confirms urgently”) is scrolled horizontally (see FIG. 43 (c)), and voice output is performed. A predetermined warning sound is output from the speaker as the device 10 and an error notification effect is performed in which the lamp as the effect lighting device 23 flashes in a predetermined pattern.
This error notification effect is continuously executed until a predetermined end operation (for example, turning off the power) is performed in the pachinko machine P where the effect is performed.
In addition, when a predetermined number (the number of game balls entering the specific area 57 necessary for setting an advantageous gaming state) is set to 2 or more, a predetermined number of game balls have entered the specific area 57 The above error notification effect may be executed based on the above, or the above error notification effect may be executed based on the fact that less than a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls have entered the specific area 57. Good.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when an opening pattern in which a game ball cannot enter the specific area 57 is determined as an opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 55 in the round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds. The second grand prize winning opening 55 repeats the opening for 0.5 seconds and the closing for 5 seconds only 10 times, so that it is almost impossible to make a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57. . Further, in round games other than the 4th round and the 5th round, the second grand prize opening 55 is not opened, and therefore it is impossible to allow a predetermined number of game balls to enter the specific area 57.
Accordingly, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 in these cases, it is almost determined that the game ball has been forced to enter the specific area 57 by some kind of fraud (so-called goto action). Can do.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, by making it possible to execute the above-described error notification effect, it is possible to quickly find a fraudulent act that forcibly causes the game ball to enter the specific area 57. It is possible to deter such illegal acts.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even when the above-described error notification effect is executed, in a predetermined round game after the sixth round, the player is in a high probability gaming state after the end of the special game. A high-probability gaming state preparation effect such as allowing a player to select a character to be used in this effect is executed.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 regardless of the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 55 in the round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds. As shown in FIGS. 41 and 43 (b), an on-notification notification effect is displayed, and a high-probability gaming state preparation effect is executed in a predetermined round game thereafter. Further, when a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the specific area 57, a failure display as shown in FIGS. 39 (b) and 42 (b) is performed, and in the subsequent predetermined round game, The short-time gaming state preparation effect is executed.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, different effects are executed depending on whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have entered the specific area 57. Therefore, the player can determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have entered the specific area 57 according to the type of the effect, and as a result, the game state set after the end of the special game can be surely and easily performed. You can figure it out.

Although not particularly shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a specific effect table is stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. This specific effect table stores a plurality of effect data that defines the contents and execution timing of each of the specific effects described above.
Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 acquires effect data from the specific effect table at various timings. Thereby, the specific effect based on the acquired effect data is executed in the effect display device 21.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the above-described variation effect and specific effect will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs an effect random number update process for updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly executes the process in step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously. The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with an effect random number used for determining the mode of the change effect.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Then, by the generation of the clock pulse by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303 and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2102.

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a warning effect control process during round game for controlling a warning effect executed during the round game. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 (rotation operation of the operation dial 9 a and operation of pressing the operation button 9 b) can be accepted according to the effect progress status being executed, and the effect operation device. 9 is checked for the presence / absence of signals from the sensors (rotation operation detection sensor 9c, pressing operation detection sensor 9d) that detect the operation 9. If the operation of the effect operating device 9 is being accepted when the signal from the sensor is input, the fact that the effect operating device 9 has been operated is indicated by an image control board (not particularly shown). ) Or a voice control board (not particularly shown), a command is stored in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2104.

  In step 2104, the sub CPU 301 sends commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown), a sound control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). (Not shown). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation mode command reception processing executed when a variation mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 909 of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 obtains an effect determination table, and determines a variation effect pattern based on the effect determination table, the above-described variation mode command, and the effect random number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

  In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect pattern determined in step 2201 described above in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (not shown) in step 2104 described above. In addition, the change effect corresponding to the received change effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

  Next, a round end command reception process executed when a round end command is received in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the round end command is stored in step 1264 of the round game control process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received round end command corresponds to a round game of 3 rounds. If it is determined that the game does not correspond to a three-round game, the process proceeds to step 2306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game corresponds to a round game of three rounds, the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determined special symbol (stopped display) is X1. If it is determined that the determined special symbol is not X1, the process proceeds to step 2304. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determined special symbol is X1, the process proceeds to the next step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 turns on an enterable release flag indicating that an open pattern that allows a game ball to enter the specific area 57 is determined as the open pattern of the second big prize opening 55. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In Step 2303, the sub CPU 301 sets an enterable release effect execution command for notifying that the release pattern that allows the game ball to enter the specific area 57 has been determined by the release determination effect in the transmission buffer. The enterable opening effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown in FIG. (Not shown) and an effect corresponding to the received enterable opening effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the round end command reception process ends.

Further, in step 2304, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2301 that the special symbol is not X1, the sub CPU 301 turns off the enterable release flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2305.
In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 sets an entry impossible release effect execution command for notifying that a release pattern in which a game ball cannot enter the specific area 57 has been determined by the release determination effect in the transmission buffer. In step 2104 described above, the inaccessible opening effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly in FIG. (Not shown), and an effect corresponding to the received inaccessible opening effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the round end command reception process ends.

Further, in step 2306 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2300 that the round end command does not correspond to a round game of 3 rounds, the sub CPU 301 determines that the received round end command corresponds to a round game of 5 rounds. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the game does not correspond to a 5-round game, the process proceeds to step 2310. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game corresponds to a 5-round game, the process proceeds to the next step 2307.
In step 2307, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the approachable release flag is on. If it is determined that the enterable release flag is not on (that is, the enterable release flag is off), the round end command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the enterable release flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2308.

In step 2308, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not an entry flag indicating that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the specific area 57 is on. And when it determines with an approach flag being ON, a round end command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the entry flag is not on (that is, the entry flag is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2309.
In step 2309, after switching the display of the execution execution effect to the blackout display, the sub CPU 301 sets a non-entry switching display execution command for performing failure display (that is, performing non-entry notification processing) in the transmission buffer. To do. The non-entry switching display execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown in FIG. (Not shown), and an effect corresponding to the received non-entry switching display execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the round end command reception process ends.
As described above, the display of the entry execution effect is once switched to the blackout display, and then the failure display is performed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the effect.

  Further, in step 2310, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2306 that the round end command does not correspond to a 5-round game, the sub CPU 301 executes a predetermined effect after the corresponding round game ends. After completion, the production execution command is set in the transmission buffer. The post-termination effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in the above-described step 2104. In these control boards, an effect corresponding to the received after-effects execution command is executed. Then, the round end command reception process ends.

  Next, a round start command reception process executed when a round start command is received in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the round start command is stored in step 1255 of the round game control process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received round start command corresponds to a round game of 4 rounds. If it is determined that the game does not correspond to a 4-round game, the process proceeds to step 2405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game corresponds to a round game of four rounds, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the enterable release flag is on. If it is determined that the enterable release flag is not on (that is, the enterable release flag is off), the process proceeds to step 2404. On the other hand, if it is determined that the approachable release flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 sets an approach execution effect execution command for executing the approach execution effect in the transmission buffer. The approach execution effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the lighting control board (particularly shown) in the above-described step 2104. In these control boards, an approach execution effect corresponding to the received approach execution effect execution command is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 sets a first warning time, which is a time until the first warning display is performed in the round game of four rounds, in the timer counter. Then, the round start command reception process ends.

Further, in step 2404, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2401 that the approachable release flag is not ON, the sub CPU 301 sets a failure display execution command for executing failure display in the transmission buffer. The failure display execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (not shown in particular) in step 2104 described above. And an effect corresponding to the received failure display execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the round start command reception process ends.
Further, in step 2405, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2400 that the round start command does not correspond to a round game of 4 rounds, the sub CPU 301 determines that the received round start command corresponds to a round game of 5 rounds. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the game does not correspond to a 5-round game, the process proceeds to step 2411. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game corresponds to a 5-round game, the process proceeds to the next step 2406.

In step 2406, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the approachable release flag is on. If it is determined that the enterable release flag is not on (that is, the enterable release flag is off), the process proceeds to step 2410. On the other hand, if it is determined that the enterable release flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2407.
In step 2407, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the entry flag is on. And when it determines with an approach flag being ON, a round start command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the entry flag is not on (that is, the entry flag is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2408.

In step 2408, the sub CPU 301 sets a second warning effect execution command for executing the second warning display in the transmission buffer. The second warning effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown in FIG. (Not shown), and an effect corresponding to the received second warning effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2409.
In step 2409, the sub CPU 301 sets a third warning time, which is a time until the third warning display is performed in the round game of five rounds, in the timer counter. Then, the round start command reception process ends.

Further, in step 2410 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2406 that the approachable release flag is not on, the sub CPU 301 sets a failure display execution command for executing failure display in the transmission buffer. The failure display execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (not shown in particular) in step 2104 described above. And an effect corresponding to the received failure display execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the round start command reception process ends.
Further, in step 2411 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2405 that the round start command does not correspond to a round game of five rounds, the sub CPU 301 executes a predetermined effect after the start of the corresponding round game. After the start, the production execution command is set in the transmission buffer. The after-start production execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in the above-described step 2104. In these control boards, an effect corresponding to the received after-start effect execution command is executed. Then, the round start command reception process ends.

  Next, in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above, an entry command reception process executed when an entry command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the entry command is stored in step 654 of the specific area detection process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In Step 2500, the sub CPU 301 sets an approach notification effect execution command for executing an approach notification effect in the transmission buffer. The notification notification execution command at the time of entry set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the lighting control board (particularly shown in FIG. (Not shown), and an effect corresponding to the received notification effect execution command at the time of entry is executed on these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 turns on the entry flag. Then, the entry command reception process ends.

  Next, of the command analysis process in step 2101 described above, an entry error command reception process that is executed when an entry error command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the approach error command is stored in step 655 of the specific area detection process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2600, after switching from failure display to predetermined display, the sub CPU 301 sets an entry switching display execution command for displaying an approach notification effect in the transmission buffer. The approach switching display execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the lighting control board (particularly shown) in the above-described step 2104. In these control boards, an effect corresponding to the received entry switching display execution command is executed.
In addition, as described above, after switching the failure display to a predetermined display, the notification effect at the time of entry is displayed, thereby preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable with the effect. .
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 sets an error notification effect execution command for executing an error notification effect in the transmission buffer. The error notification effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in step 2104 described above. In these control boards, an effect corresponding to the received error notification effect execution command is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2602.

  In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 turns on the entry flag. Then, the entry error command reception process ends.

  Next, the special game end command reception process executed when the special game end command is received in the command analysis process of step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the special game end command is stored in step 1207 of the special game control process in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 turns off the entry flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 turns off the enterable release flag. The special game end command reception process ends.

Next, the round game warning effect control process of step 2102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2800, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a four-round game is being played. If it is determined that the four-round game is not being played, the process proceeds to step 2805. On the other hand, if it is determined that a four-round game is being played, the process proceeds to the next step 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the enterable release flag is on. Then, when it is determined that the enterable release flag is not on (that is, the enterable release flag is off), the round game warning effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the enterable release flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2802.

In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the entry flag is on. And when it determines with an approach flag being ON, a warning effect control process during a round game is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the entry flag is not on (that is, the entry flag is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2803.
In step 2803, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the first warning time set in the timer counter has elapsed. And when it determines with the 1st warning time not having passed, the warning effect control process in a round game is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first warning time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2804.

In step 2804, the sub CPU 301 sets a first warning effect execution command for executing the first warning display in the transmission buffer. The first warning effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown in FIG. (Not shown) and an effect corresponding to the received first warning effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the round effect warning effect control process is terminated.
In step 2805, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a five-round game is being played. If it is determined that the five-round game is not being played, the round-game warning effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a five-round game is being played, the process proceeds to the next step 2806.

In step 2806, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the enterable release flag is on. Then, when it is determined that the enterable release flag is not on (that is, the enterable release flag is off), the round game warning effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the enterable release flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2807.
In step 2807, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the entry flag is on. And when it determines with an approach flag being ON, a warning effect control process during a round game is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the entry flag is not on (that is, the entry flag is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2808.

In step 2808, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the third warning time set in the timer counter has elapsed. If it is determined that the third warning time has not elapsed, the round game warning effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third warning time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2809.
In step 2809, the sub CPU 301 sets a third warning effect execution command for executing the third warning display in the transmission buffer. The third warning effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown in FIG. (Not shown) and an effect corresponding to the received third warning effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the round effect warning effect control process is terminated.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, when a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the specific area 57, the game state after the end of the special game is set to a game state that combines the low-probability game state and the short-time game state. However, it is not limited to this.
For example, in the above case, the gaming state after the end of the special game may be set to a gaming state that combines a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state.
By doing so, the importance of allowing a predetermined number of game balls to enter the specific area 57 is increased, so that the player's interest in special games can be further improved.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although there were two types of opening patterns of the second grand prize opening 55 in specific round games (four rounds and five rounds), the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific area Three or more types of opening / closing patterns having different difficulty levels of the game balls entering 57 may be provided.
By doing in this way, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in which opening / closing pattern the second grand prize winning opening 55 opens and closes in a specific round game, and further improves the player's interest in special games It can be made.

In the above-described embodiment, as a condition for setting the gaming state after the end of the special game to a gaming state that combines the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the entry of one gaming ball into the specific area 57 is performed. However, the number of game balls that enter the specific area 57 (predetermined number) is not limited to this. For example, two or more game balls may enter the specific area 57 according to the above-described conditions. It may be determined as
By doing in this way, since game property will increase about the approach of the game ball to the specific area | region 57, the interest of the player with respect to a special game can be improved more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the total two round games of 4 rounds and 5 rounds are defined as the specific round games in which the second grand prize opening 55 is opened, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, three or more round games may be defined as specific round games, or only one round game may be defined as specific round games. Further, any round game among all round games executed during the special game may be defined as a specific round game.
By doing in this way, since the setting variation about a specific round game can be increased, the game property in a special game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific area 57 is provided only in the second attacker device 54, but the specific area 57 may also be provided in the first attacker device 17. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first grand prize opening 18 and the second major prize opening 55 are provided as the big prize openings, but only the second big prize opening 55 provided with the specific area 57 is provided. May be provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the game ball enters the specific area 57 in spite of the fact that the game ball cannot substantially enter the specific area 57, the effect of the pachinko machine P is achieved. Although the error notification effect is executed on the display device 21 or the like, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an error has occurred in a hall computer connected via the external information terminal board 500 You may make it transmit that.
By doing so, it is possible to centrally monitor the occurrence of fraud in the hall computer and to respond quickly to fraud.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 803 and step 804 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to lottery means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 1200 to step 1208 and step 1250 to step 1269 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of Steps 1302 to 1305 and Steps 1307 to 1309 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming state setting means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301, the image control board, and the effect display device 21 that execute the process of step 2402 in the above-described embodiment correspond to an approach effect executing unit of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301, the image control board, and the effect display device 21 that execute the processing of step 2408, step 2800 to step 2809 in the above-described embodiment correspond to warning effect execution means of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 17 First attacker device 18 First grand prize port 21 Production display device 54 Second attacker device 55 Second grand prize port 57 Specific area 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
An opening / closing member displaceable between two positions of the first position and the second position;
A big winning opening that is in an open state in which a game ball can enter when the opening and closing member is in the first position, and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter when the opening and closing member is in the second position;
A specific area into which game balls that have entered the grand prize award can enter;
When determining whether or not to execute a special game in which a round game in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is made on condition that a game ball enters the start area, and when the execution of the special game is determined, As a type of the special game to be executed, a first special game in which the opening / closing member is set to be displaced in a predetermined manner in a specific round game, and the opening / closing member in the specific round game Lottery means for determining one of the second special games set so as to be displaced in a manner in which entry of the game ball into the specific area is more difficult than the first special game;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined by the lottery means to execute the special game;
If a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the specific area, the game state after the execution of the special game being executed is set to a predetermined first game state, and the predetermined number of game balls When the player enters the specific area, a game state setting for setting the game state after the execution of the special game being executed to a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state Means,
When the first special game is executed, an approach effect executing means capable of executing an approach execution effect that prompts the game ball to enter the specific area during the specific round game;
When the first special game is executed, a predetermined number of game balls are determined without entering the specific area before the specific round game ends after the specific round game is started. And a warning effect executing means capable of executing a warning effect for displaying that a game ball is allowed to enter the specific area when the specified warning effect execution start time has elapsed . The specific round game is composed of a plurality of round games,
The warning effect executing means includes
After executing the warning effect in one round game among the specific round games, a predetermined number of game balls to the specific area in a round game executed after the one round game among the specific round games The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the predetermined execution condition is satisfied without entering, the warning effect is executed again. The specific round game is set to end when the total time that the opening / closing member stops at the first position reaches a predetermined round end opening time after the specific round game is started. As well as
The opening / closing member is
In the first special game, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the specific round game, until the end of the round game, the stop at the first position and the second position The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is controlled so as to alternately stop.

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