JP6054187B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that can provide a player with a profit on the condition that the game ball enters the starting area.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a big hit lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball enters the start area (start port) provided in the game area where the game ball flows down, and the result of the lottery wins the big win In such a case, a game that can execute a special game in which a special winning opening is opened and closed in a predetermined manner is known. Such a gaming machine is usually connected with a gaming ball lending device that can lend gaming balls, and a storage medium that stores value information (such as an effective balance and the number of gaming balls) necessary for lending gaming balls. By inserting the (card) into the game ball lending device and operating the lending switch provided in the game machine, the game ball is supplied to the upper plate of the game machine. The player can play a game using the supplied game ball.

However, in such a gaming machine and game ball lending device, if a storage medium storing the above-described value information is inserted, it is only possible to operate a lending switch without inserting bills or money. Since game balls can be rented, games are often played with the storage medium inserted in the game ball lending device. When a player temporarily leaves or leaves the game ball, There was a situation where the storage medium was forgotten from the device. In particular, when winning a winning ball, a game can be performed using the acquired game ball, so the player's consciousness with respect to the storage medium is reduced, and such a situation is remarkable. .
Therefore, in order to prevent such a situation, in a plurality of round games executed during a special game, a notification image that prompts removal of the storage medium is displayed, thereby preventing the storage medium from being forgotten. A machine has been devised (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-45402 A

In the gaming machines as described above, it is common to perform an effect for exciting the game during each round game.
However, each time a special game is executed, if a notification image that prompts the user to remove the storage medium is displayed over and over the effect during the round game, it gives an annoying impression to the player. There was a fear that it would decrease. On the other hand, during the special game, there are many players who are conscious of entering the big prize opening, and even if the above-mentioned notification image is displayed during the round game, there is a possibility that it will be overlooked.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and is a gaming machine capable of raising a player's awareness of forgetting to remove a storage medium while making it difficult to give an annoying impression during execution of a special game. For the purpose of provision.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is configured as follows.
(1) A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming area in which a gaming ball can flow down, a payout control means for paying out a gaming ball based on at least a big winning opening provided in the gaming area, A round game in which, after a game ball enters a predetermined area provided in the game area, a predetermined start condition is satisfied, so that the large winning opening is opened in such a manner that a predetermined number of game balls can enter. And a special game execution means for executing a special game set to be able to give a prize ball to a player by entering the game ball into the big prize opening during the round game. A tray that can store the game balls paid out by the payout control unit, a tray state detection unit that detects a full tank state in which a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the tray, and the tray state detection unit The full state is detected On the condition that the full state is detected, the full state is detected by the pan state detecting means during the special game, and the full state is notified by the pan state informing means. If that, to execute a specific notification reminiscent presence of a storage medium used to receive the lending of game balls, said full state is not detected by the receiving tray state detecting means during the special game As a condition, there is provided storage medium notification means for executing the specific notification after completion of all round games.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, if a full state does not occur during a special game, a specific notification that reminds the existence of a storage medium inserted into the game ball lending device during the special game is not performed. After the end of the round game, the specific notification is performed by the storage medium notification means. Then, only when the full state occurs during the special game, the specific notification is performed together with the notification of the full state by the tray state notification means.

  That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, during the special game, the specific notification is performed together with the notification of the full tank state that must be performed to the player, and the full tank state notification is not performed. In this case, since the specific notification is performed after all the round games are finished, it is possible to increase the player's awareness of forgetting to remove the storage medium while making it difficult to give an annoying impression during the execution of the special game. .

  In addition, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the specific notification is executed during execution of the special game set to be able to acquire a prize ball, so that the special game set to be able to acquire a prize ball is executed. In this case, the behavior pattern of taking out the storage medium from the game ball lending device can be fixed.

(2) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the specific notification is executed during the special game, the storage medium notification means does not execute the specific notification after the end of all round games. You may do it.
That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a full state occurs during a special game and a specific notification is made, the specific notification is not performed after the end of all round games. Therefore, it is possible to prevent various effects (for example, ending effects) from being interrupted.

(3) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, only when the storage medium notification means detects the first full state by the tray state detection means during the special game, the specific notification is executed. It may be.
That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is prevented that a specific notification is performed every time a full state occurs during a special game, so it is more effective to give a troublesome impression to the player. It can be prevented.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's consciousness about forgetting to remove the storage medium while making it difficult to give a troublesome impression during execution of a special game.

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 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 pattern lottery 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 input 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 input 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 input 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 input 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 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 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 flowchart which shows the outline of the error command reception process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the notification alerting | reporting presentation aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the notification alerting | reporting presentation aspect of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the notice effect determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the ending production | presentation of a pachinko machine, and the notification for preventing card removal. It is a figure which shows an example of the saucer full state notification of a pachinko machine, and an example of a card forgetting prevention notification. 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 fluctuation | variation command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a full tank state designation | designated command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a full tank cancellation | release designation | designated command reception process 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, generally, in a game arcade where pachinko machines P are installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in an area where game machines called islands are installed, A game ball lending device R for lending is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. In addition, each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R, and by performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P, it is possible to receive a game ball lending from the game ball lending device R. It has become. The game ball lending device R will be described in detail later.

  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. The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 An out port 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces 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. This facilitates the entry of 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 winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to receive gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.

  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 attacker device 17 is provided below the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
Further, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the out-port 19 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12, and is provided in any of the general winning port 14, the first starting winning port 15, the second starting winning port 16, and the big winning port 18. The game balls that did not enter are accepted. 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. 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.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a 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.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as an effect device, in addition to the effect display device 21, a speaker as the audio output device 10 described above, and an effect illumination device that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns 23 (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 operation button as an effect operation device 9 capable of causing an effect to progress by being operated when a predetermined effect is executed is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6.

  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.

Further, as described above, the game ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment.
This game ball lending device R is not particularly shown, but a card insertion port into which a bill can be inserted and a card insertion port into which a card as a storage medium for storing value information necessary for lending the game ball can be inserted. And a value information storage device for writing and reading value information to and from the card,
It has.

In the game ball lending device R, the above-mentioned cards are stocked in advance, and when a bill is inserted from a bill insertion slot, the value information corresponding to the bill is converted into value information (balance information) by the value information storage device. ) Is written to the card. The card in which the value information is written can be ejected and inserted from the card insertion slot. When a card is inserted from the card insertion slot, the value information stored in the card is read by the value information storage device, and the game ball lending device R uses the value information stored in the card. As an upper limit, game balls can be lent out. Further, when a game ball is lent out, the value information stored in the card is updated by the value information storage device. Further, when the game ball is lent to the upper limit of the value information stored in the card, it is determined that the value information is not stored in the card (that is, the balance is 0), and the card is stored in the game ball rental device R. Can be stocked.
The value information stored in the card is not limited to the amount information, and for example, information on the number of game balls (storage information) may be stored. When information on the number of game balls is stored in the card, it is possible to rent game balls up to the stored number of game balls.
Further, the storage medium for storing the value information is not limited to the card, and for example, a medal formed so as to be able to store the information may be used.

  In addition, after the card is inserted into the card insertion slot, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending game balls and discharging cards can be accepted by the pachinko machine P. 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. 4, 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. 4, 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 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 4, 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.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a that detects that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball enters the first start winning port 15. A first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, a second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and a game ball to the big winning port 18 A prize winning port detection sensor 18a for detecting that the player has entered the ball, a gate detection sensor 20a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and a fraud detection sensor for detecting magnetism or radio waves directed to the game board 11. 35 are connected. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as a device to be controlled, a start winning port solenoid 16c that opens and closes the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 and an open / close door 18b of the big winning port 18 are opened and closed. The special winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special figure hold display device 38, and the second special figure hold display device 39. And the normal symbol hold display device 33 are connected.
The main control board 100 drives the solenoids to control the opening and closing of the second start winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18, and display control of each display device.

  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. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5 a that detects that the player has touched the operation handle 5 as an apparatus for controlling the launch of the game ball, and the operation handle 5. The operation volume 5b for detecting the operation angle (rotation angle), the firing stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of the game ball, and the game ball received in the upper plate 6 are sent to the launching device (not shown). A ball feed 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. 4, 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door opening detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a saucer as a saucer state detection unit that detects a full state of the saucer 7. A full tank detection sensor 7a 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 front 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. 4, 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 36 a is input to the launch / payout control board 200, and the launch / payout control board 200 sends a game ball to the game ball lending device R. 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, and the launch / payout control board 200 receives the game ball lending apparatus R from the game ball lending device R. 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 from the card insertion slot.

  In the present embodiment, when a card is inserted into the card insertion slot, a detection signal indicating that is transmitted from the game ball lending device R and received by the launch / payout control board 200. Based on this detection signal, information indicating that a card has been inserted into the game ball lending device R (hereinafter referred to as card insertion information) is stored in the RAM of the launch / payout control board 200. . On the other hand, when the detection signal from the card return switch 37a is received by the firing / dispensing control board 200, the card insertion information stored in the RAM of the firing / dispensing control board 200 is cleared based on this detection signal. It is like that.

  Thereby, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it can be determined whether or not a card is inserted into the card insertion slot (game ball lending device R). Specifically, when the card insertion information is stored in the RAM of the firing / dispensing control board 200, it is determined that a card is inserted into the card insertion slot, and the card insertion information is stored in the RAM of the firing / dispensing control board 200. If it is not stored, it is determined that no card is inserted into the card insertion slot (that is, the card is ejected from the card insertion slot).

Note that the card insertion information may be stored in the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100 instead of being stored in the RAM of the firing / dispensing control board 200.
Whether or not a card is inserted into the card insertion slot is not determined based on the above-described card insertion information, but can be detected to detect that a card is inserted into the game ball lending device R. A sensor may be provided, and determination may be made based on a detection signal output from the detection sensor.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 4, 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 command for effect execution is transmitted to a board (not shown) or an electrical control board (not shown) for controlling sound output and lighting.

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board. Furthermore, the audio output device 10, the effect lighting device 23, and the operation detection sensor 9 a that detects the operation of the effect operation device 9 are connected to the sub-control substrate 300 via the electrical control board.

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.
Further, the illumination control board controls the sound output from the sound output device 10 and the lighting lighting by the effect lighting device 23 based on the command from the sub control board 300. Furthermore, when the operation detection signal from the operation detection sensor 9a is input, the electrical decoration control board transmits a predetermined command 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. As the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games, there are a gaming state of either a low probability gaming state (so-called non-probability changing state) or a high-probability gaming state (so-called probability changing state), a non-time-short gaming state, or a time-short gaming 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.
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.
In the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after resetting, a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state) that combines a low-probability gaming state and a 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 game profits. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to one of the game states.

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, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a random number used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot determined random number used for the jackpot determination, the winning symbol random number used to determine the special symbol type, and the jackpot lottery It has a reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number used to determine the variation pattern for reporting the result.
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.
In addition, the random numbers used for determining the variation pattern are not limited to the above three types. For example, other random numbers may be used in addition to these random numbers, or any one of these random numbers or A plurality of random numbers 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, and each random value (hereinafter referred to as “random number value”) acquired by entering a game ball into the first start winning opening 15. , 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 have already been stored in the reserved storage area, even if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number related to this entry is 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 addition, 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, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, as tables used in the jackpot lottery. A variation pattern lottery table 114 is also provided.
Note that the table used for the jackpot lottery is not limited to these, and in the case where it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. As shown in FIG. 5, a low probability determination table 110a referred to in a low probability gaming state and a high probability A high probability determination table 110b referred to in the 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.

  According to the low probability determination table 110a, as shown in FIG. 5, 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, according to the high probability determination table 110b, as shown in FIG. 5, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 11119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120 to 65535) 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 for determining the type of special symbol, and as shown in FIG. 6, the first starting winning prize determination that is referred to when a big winner is won by the first special symbol random number. A table 111a, and a second start winning prize determination table 111b that is referred to when the jackpot 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, in the case where the jackpot is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start prize opening determination table 111a or the second start prize opening determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning opening 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, three types of special symbols (X1, X2, X3) 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 (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in the case of a loss.

  Then, according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, as shown in FIG. 6, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 59, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 60 to 179. In this case, the special symbol X2 is determined, and when the winning symbol random number is 180 to 199, the special symbol X3 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 30%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 60%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 10%. It has become.

Also, according to the second start winning prize determination table 111b, as shown in FIG. 6, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 119, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 120 to 179. In this case, the special symbol X2 is determined, and when the winning symbol random number is 180 to 199, the special symbol X3 is determined. That is, in the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 60%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 30%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 10%. It has become.
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, 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 reach group determination random number determination table 112 is a group to which the variation effect pattern belongs as a previous step in determining the variation effect pattern for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost. It is for determining.
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 FIG. 7, only the reach group determination random number determination table 112 that is referred to when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the jackpot lottery result is lost will be described in detail. Description of the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is 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 jackpot lottery described above, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected and acquired according to the gaming state at the time of performing 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 game state is the normal game state and the result of the big win lottery is lost, if the number of holds is 0 or 1, the first normal game state determination table 112a. Is selected, the second normal gaming state determination table 112b is selected, and when the holding number is 3 or 4, the third normal gaming state determination table 112c is selected. Is selected, and when the number of holds is 5 to 7, the fourth normal gaming state determination table 112d is selected (see FIG. 7).

  For example, according to the second normal gaming state determination table 112b, as shown in FIG. 7, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 599, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is determined. Is “600 to 999”, the “second group” is determined, and when the reach group determined random number is 1000 to 9999, the “third group” is determined and the reach group determined random number is 10,000 to 10006. In such a case, the “fourth group” is determined.

Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot winning, the variation effect pattern is determined without determining the type of the group. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred only when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, and is not referred to when the jackpot is won.
In addition, 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, but in addition to the gaming state and the 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 used for determining the variation content of the special symbol and a variation pattern lottery table 114 used for determining a variation pattern described later.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is broadly divided into a determination table for losing referred to when the result of the big win lottery is a loss, and a reference when the result of the big win lottery is a big win. A jackpot 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 FIG. 8, the first group determination table 113a that is referred to when the “first group” is determined, and the second group reference that is referred to when the “second group” is determined. The determination table 113b and the third group determination table 113c that is referred to when the “third group” is determined will be described, and descriptions 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 type of variation mode (hereinafter referred to as variation mode number) and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are 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 FIG. 8).

  For example, according to the first group determination table 113a, as shown in FIG. 8, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 899, "01H" ("H" is added at the end). The first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114 while the variation mode number “alphanumeric characters are expressed in hexadecimal. When the reach mode determination random number is 900 to 2038, the variation mode number “02H” is determined and the first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

  In addition, the jackpot determination table includes, for each gaming state, for each type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is won, and for the card insertion state in the gaming ball lending device R (that is, the gaming ball lending device R). Are provided for each state in which a card is inserted or a state in which no card is inserted. Here, as shown in FIG. 9, in the normal gaming state, the special symbol X1 and the special symbol X2 are determined, and the first jackpot determination table 113d that is referred to when the card is not inserted in the gaming ball lending device R The special symbol X1 and the special symbol X2 are determined in the normal gaming state, and the second jackpot determination table 113e that is referred to when the card is inserted in the gaming ball lending device R, and the special symbol in the normal gaming state The third jackpot determination table 113f that is referred to when X3 is determined and a card is inserted into the game ball lending device R and when the card is not inserted will be described. Description is omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery becomes the jackpot winning and the type of the special symbol is determined, the type of the determined special symbol, the game at the time of the jackpot lottery The jackpot determination table corresponding to the state and the state of card insertion into the game ball lending device R is selected. Then, as in the case of the determination based on the above-described determination table for loss, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table. .

  Specifically, for example, when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined in the normal gaming state and the special symbol X2 is determined, and the card is not inserted into the game ball lending device R, the first jackpot is used. When the determination table 113d is selected, and the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined in the normal gaming state and the special symbol X2 is determined, and the card is inserted in the game ball lending device R, the second jackpot The determination table 113e is selected. Further, when the special symbol X3 is determined in the normal gaming state as a big win, the third jackpot determination table 113f is selected regardless of the card insertion state in the gaming ball lending device R ( (See FIG. 9).

  For example, according to the second jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1099 as shown in FIG. 9, the variation mode number “40H” is determined and the variation The 40th variation table 114c is selected as the pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1100 to 2038, the variation mode number “41H” is determined, and the forty-first variation table 114 d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

  As described above, whether or not a card is inserted in the game ball lending device R is determined based on whether or not the card insertion information is stored. That is, when the card insertion information is stored in the RAM of the firing / dispensing control board 200, it is determined that a card is inserted in the game ball lending device R, and the card insertion information is stored in the RAM of the firing / dispensing control board 200. If not, it is determined that no card is inserted in the game ball lending device R.

  The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining the type of variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern number) and is provided in large numbers. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the first fluctuation table 114a determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and the case where the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot winning is determined. The 30th variation table 114b, the 40th variation table 114c, the 41st variation table 114d, and the 34th variation table 114e will be described, and the description of the other variation pattern lottery table 114 will be omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 250. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
Specifically, for example, according to the first variation table 114a, as shown in FIG. 10, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 99, a variation pattern number of “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is A fluctuation pattern number of “01H” is determined when it is 100 to 179, and a fluctuation pattern number of “02H” is determined when the fluctuation pattern random number is 180 to 250. Further, according to the 30th variation table 114b, as shown in FIG. 10, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to 250. In this case, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined. Further, according to the 40th variation table 114c, as shown in FIG. 10, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 250 (that is, whatever the variation pattern random number is), the variation pattern “33H”. A number is determined. Further, according to the 41st variation table 114d, as shown in FIG. 10, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 240, the variation pattern number “34H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 241 to 250. In this case, the variation pattern number “35H” is determined. Furthermore, according to the 34th fluctuation table 114e, as shown in FIG. 10, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 250 (that is, whatever the fluctuation pattern random number is), the fluctuation pattern of “32H” A number is determined.

  As described above, when the jackpot lottery is performed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the gaming state and the number of holdings when the jackpot lottery is performed. These variation mode number and variation pattern number specify the variation effect pattern, and the mode and time of the variation effect are associated with each.

Next, processes other than jackpot lottery in special figure games (determination of variation time, determination of variation effect pattern, etc.) and control of special games will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a variable time determination table 115, a special electric accessory operating table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as various tables for performing the above-described processing and control.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time, and the variation time is associated with each variation mode number and variation pattern number. As described above, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the corresponding variation time is determined according to the determined variation mode number and variation pattern number.
According to the change time determination table 115, as shown in FIG. 11, for example, when the determined change mode number is “01H” and the change pattern number is “00H”, the change time of “21 seconds”. Is determined. When the determined variation mode number is “03H” and the variation pattern number is “02H”, the variation time of “3 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, as described above, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation A variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 300. In sub-control board 300, the first half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. It becomes.

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the first operation table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined and the special symbol X2 are determined as the special electric accessory operation table 116. The second operation table 116b referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined and the third operation table 116c referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined are provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a as shown in FIG. According to the first operation table 116a, the game ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 16 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a predetermined number of expected balls.

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operation table 116b, the process is terminated when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten gaming balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 4 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a prize ball having a smaller expected value than the special game when the special symbol X1 is determined.

When the special symbol X3 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the third operation table 116c as shown in FIG. According to the third operation table 116c, the round game which is ended when the special winning opening 18 is opened for 0.1 second is executed twice. Further, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (ie, the interval time) for closing the special winning opening 18 between each round game is set to 0.1 second.
In this special game, it is extremely difficult to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 18 during the round game, and the player cannot acquire the prize ball.

The game state setting table 117 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 the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the first state setting table 117a and the special symbol X2 that are referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined are determined as the gaming state setting table 117. A second state setting table 117b referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined, and a third state setting table 117c referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined are provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and the number of times the high probability gaming state is continued (hereinafter referred to as high probability). The number of times) is set to 70 times. That is, after the special game ends, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 70 times. In addition, when a big win is won while the high-probability gaming state continues, a high-accuracy count is set again. Therefore, if the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the special game, the gaming state will be lost if all the results of the 70 lotteries are lost without winning the jackpot while the high probability gaming state continues. Will be changed to a low probability state.
Also, when the special symbol X2 or the special symbol X3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and the high probability count is set to 70 times. .

  Furthermore, when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state and is always set to the short-time gaming state. The number of continuations of the time-saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as time-saving number of times) is set to 70 times. That is, after the special game ends, the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 70 times. In addition, when the jackpot is won while the time-saving gaming state is continued, the time-saving count is set again.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol X3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13, a different short time gaming state is set according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. Specifically, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the short-time game state, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time game state, and the short-time number is set to 70 times, If the gaming state at the time of winning is the non-temporary gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the non-temporary gaming state.

Next, processing related to ordinary game is 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.
The normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determination random number determination table 118 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 determination 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.

Further, the winning determination random number determination table 118 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by the normal symbol lottery. As shown in FIG. 14, the non-time-saving determination referred to in the non-time-saving gaming state. A table 118a and a time reduction determination table 118b referred to in the time saving 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 when the normal symbol lottery is performed is the non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 118a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is performed. Further, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is selected based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected short-time determination table 118b. Is done.

According to the non-time reduction determination table 118a, 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 this non-time reduction determination table 118a is 1/65536.
According to the time reduction determination table 118b, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined to be lost if the winning random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than this. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 118b 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 119 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 120 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119.
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) is blinked 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 turned on. Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 120 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 opening 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. 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, the main CPU 101 reads various types of initialization processing as well as reading a startup program from the main ROM 102, initializing flags and the like stored in the main RAM 103, and transmitting them to the sub-control board 300 as the power is turned on. 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 next step 102.

  In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates a reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern 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 updates the winning design 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, and the second start winning port detection sensor 16a, and performs a predetermined process based on this. Execute detection processing. 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 command reception processing. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various detection signals output from the front door opening detection sensor 3a, the pan full detection sensor 7a, the fraud detection sensor 35, and the like are input to the main control board 100. A process for notifying the error is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, when a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, or the large winning opening detection sensor 18a is input to the main CPU 101, The main CPU 101 updates a prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and transmits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal to the firing / payout control board 200. 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. , The special winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display) The display data of the device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the normal symbol hold display device 33) are created. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 208.

  In step 208, the main CPU 101 executes a port output process for outputting each data signal 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 input 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 input processing at the time of detection of the first start winning opening for performing a lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening 15. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes input processing at the time of detection of the second start winning opening for performing a big win lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

Next, the gate detection input process in step 300 described above 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 input 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 number of pending charts at the current time) is less than four. When it is determined that the value is not less than 4 (that is, 4), the gate detection input process is terminated. 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 input process.

Next, the input 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 switch 15a has been input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 1st start winning opening detection switch 15a not being input, the input 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 switch 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 input process at the time of 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 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 determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot 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 determination random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the big hit random number is stored in step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot random number, winning symbol random number, reach group random number, reach mode random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the same reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.

  In step 508, 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 opening detection input process.

Next, the input process at the time of detection of the second start winning prize in step 302 will be described 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 port detection switch 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection switch 16a not being input, the input process at the time of the 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 switch 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 hold count counter (that is, the current second special figure hold count) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the input process at the time of a 2nd 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 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 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 determination random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot 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 determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in step 603 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot random number, winning symbol random number, reach group random number, reach mode random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the same reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 608.

  In step 608, 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 input process.

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 for determining a variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern 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 performs the variable display. Based on the absence, a demonstration determination process for performing a demonstration display on 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 when the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time. The demonstration command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special variation start process ends.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of step 806 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of 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 checks the jackpot symbol determined in step 804 described above, the current gaming state, and whether or not a card is inserted in the game ball lending device R (ie, a card insertion 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) based on the jackpot symbol, gaming state and card insertion 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 jackpot 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. 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) Determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above, the change mode number and the change pattern lottery table are determined, and the determined change mode number is set in the predetermined process area. Remember. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table selected in step 908 described above and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. The obtained variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 910.

In step 910, the main CPU 101 selects the variation mode number determined in the above step 907 and the variation time determination table 115 corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in the above step 909, and the selected variation. The variation time is determined based on the time determination table 115 and the determined variation mode number and variation pattern number. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step 907 described above, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number determined in step 909 described above. 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 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.
In step 1103, 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 for 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 1104.

In step 1104, 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 1105.
In step 1105, 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 1106. 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 1112.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning gaming state command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-time saving gaming state or a time saving gaming state. . Then, the process proceeds to Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 executes processing for resetting the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, 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 next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of round games in the main RAM 103 based on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “16” as the number of round games if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1, and if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X2, “4” is set as the number of round games, and “2” is set as the number of round games if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X3. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1110.

In step 1110, 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 1111.
In step 1111, 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.

  In Step 1112 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in Step 1105 is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 performs special symbol fluctuation in the special symbol related control process. “00” is set in the execution phase data so that the start process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1111.

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 1108 has elapsed. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated. 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 1210. 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 special winning opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 116 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time when the round game is started based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game has started, the process proceeds to step 1205. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206.
In step 1205, 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 1206.
Note that the round game start command is provided for each round game, so that the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of round games stored in the main RAM 103 by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of round games decremented in step 1207 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of round games is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of round games is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, 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 1210 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 1209 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 1211.
In step 1211, 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 1212.

  In step 1212, 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 special game end process of 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 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the finished special game, and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot (stored in the gaming state buffer). Based on the above-described game state setting table 117 corresponding to the jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. For example, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1, both the high probability game flag and the short time game flag are turned on, and “70” is set in both the high probability number and the short time number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, 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 step 1301 described above. This game state designation command includes information on whether or not the high-probability game flag is set in step 1301, information on whether or not the short-time game flag is on, information on the high-precision count, and information on the time-short count. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, 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 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 shift process for the ordinary reserved storage area. 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 determination random number stored in the usual figure 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 one of the winning determination random number determination table 118 corresponding to the current gaming state, and the winning determination random number stored in the processing area in step 1503 described above. Based on this, 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 118a and determines 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 118b. 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 hit (ie, lost), 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 119 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. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated. 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 the stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the 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 of 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 stop display time counter in step 1603 described above has elapsed. When it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop post-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 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 described above is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 changes the normal symbol in the general symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data so that the start process 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 determines 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 opening control table 120, 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.

Also, 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 whether. 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.

Next, the error command reception process of step 205 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, only the case where the pan full command is received will be described, and the description will be omitted when other error commands are received.
In step 1900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a pan full command has been received from the launch / payout control board 200. If it is determined that the pan full command has been received, the process proceeds to the next step 1901. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pan full command has not been received, the process proceeds to step 1902.
In step 1901, the main CPU 101 sets a full state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the error command reception process ends.

Further, in step 1902 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1900 that the pan full command has not been received, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the pan full tank release command has been received from the firing / dispensing control board 200. To do. And when it determines with not receiving the saucer full tank cancellation | release command, an error command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pan full tank release command has been received, the process proceeds to the next step 1903.
In step 1903, the main CPU 101 sets a full tank release designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the error command reception process ends.
It should be noted that the full tank state designation command and the full tank release designation command set in the production transmission data storage area are transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step S208 described above.

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special figure game, the general figure game, and the special game are advanced. Further, the main control board 100 executes error processing when an abnormality occurs, for example, when the tray 7 becomes full. When these games are in progress or when an error occurs, 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. However, control of the production and error notification accompanying the progress of the game is executed.
In the following, a description will be given of a variation effect that is executed during the special symbol variation display and notifies the result of the jackpot lottery and an effect accompanying the progress of the special game.

  The variation effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a reachless variation in which the reach display by the effect symbol 50 (the display in which the two effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed first become the same symbol (mode)) is not performed. Patterns are broadly classified into reach variation patterns in which reach display is performed by the production symbol 50.

  In the variation effect, a variation 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, as shown in FIG. 36, 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. 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. ), But in the variation pattern without reach, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols (not particularly displayed), and in the reach variation pattern, the first stop is displayed. The symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36).

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. Thereby, 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.
Although not specifically shown, when reach display is performed, a reach development effect in which a predetermined moving image is displayed on the effect display device 21 may be executed thereafter. Such reach development effects are set to have a high possibility of being executed in the case of winning the jackpot, which increases the player's expectation.

In the variation effect in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in addition to the variation display of the effect symbol 50, the background image effect performed on the background image of the effect display device 21, the notice effect or the cut-in displayed superimposed on the background image. Production and the like are to be executed.
Here, the notice effect is the winning of the jackpot by displaying an image such as a video or a still image (hereinafter referred to as the notice effect image) different from the effect symbol 50 immediately after the start of the variable symbol display of the effect symbol 50 or during the variable display. This is to increase the expectation for This notice effect may be executed at one time point during the variation display of the effect symbol 50, or may be executed at a plurality of time points during the variation display of the effect symbol 50. For example, when no effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed, the first notice effect image is displayed, and after the first stop symbol or the second stop symbol is displayed, the second notice effect image is displayed. May be displayed. Further, after the first notice effect image is displayed during the variation display of the effect symbol 50, the effect operation device 9 (operation button) is operated before all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed. Two notice effect images may be displayed.
In the notice effect, a predetermined sound effect, music, voice, or the like may be output from the sound output device 10 (speaker) together with the display of the notice effect image, or the effect lighting device 23 (lamp) may be output to a predetermined effect. You may make it light-emit with a lighting pattern and a color.

Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a pattern of the notice effect, in addition to the normal notice pattern mainly based on the image and concept of the model, it is assumed that the user has forgotten to remove the card inserted into the game ball lending device R A forgetting card removal notice pattern is provided.
For example, as shown in FIG. 37, the card forgetting prevention notice pattern is overlapped with the variation display image of the effect symbol 50 after the start of variation display of the effect symbol 50 and before the stop display of the first stop symbol. For example, an image in which a character utters “Please remove the card!” Is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 38, after the stop display of the first stop symbol, the image of the sphere that overlaps the center effect symbol 50 and the text “Press the button!” Prompting the operation of the effect operating device 9 are displayed. When the production operation device 9 is pressed before the predetermined time elapses, an image in which a predetermined character raises a card and a message “Card is found! It may be something like that. In any pattern, the card image and characters are displayed, so that the player can imagine the card inserted in the game ball lending device R.

In addition, as will be described in detail later, the notice pattern for preventing forgetting to remove a card indicates that the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery is a normal game state (that is, a state in which a non-short game state is set), When the result is a jackpot winning and the determined jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1 or X2 (that is, the winning jackpot that triggered the execution of the special game in which 16 or 4 round games are executed) However, there is a possibility that it will be executed only when a card is inserted in the game ball lending device R at the time of the jackpot lottery.
As described above, forgetting to remove a card is likely to occur when a player temporarily leaves or leaves with a prize ball obtained by executing a special game, but in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, Because it is possible to execute a notice pattern to prevent forgetting to remove a card with a fluctuating effect performed before the start of a special game in which a prize ball is expected to be acquired (special game in which 16 or 4 round games are executed) While making it difficult to give an annoying impression during execution of a special game, it is possible to increase the player's awareness of forgetting to remove a card.
Also, if a special game that is expected to win a prize ball is executed during a non-short-time game (during a normal game state) and a winning game is expected, that is, especially when it is easy to forget to take a card, Since the above-described notice pattern can be executed, the player's awareness of forgetting to remove a card can be raised extremely effectively.

Next, determination of the above-described variation effect mode will be described.
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, various effect determination tables for determining the mode of variation effect are stored. 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 and the change mode number (change mode) received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100. The mode of the variation effect is determined based on the command) and the variation pattern number (variation pattern command) and the effect random number used arbitrarily.
For example, although not specifically illustrated, the variation display mode (reachless variation pattern, reach variation pattern) of the effect symbol 50 is based on the variation mode number and the variation pattern number with reference to a predetermined variation effect determination table. It is determined. The mode of the notice effect is determined based on the notice effect determination table stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. Hereinafter, the determination of the aspect of the notice effect will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300, each of the change pattern commands (variation pattern numbers) that can be received is associated with whether or not a notice effect can be executed and a notice effect. A decision table is stored. When the sub-control board 300 receives the variation pattern command, it obtains one effect random number (notice effect random number) from the numerical range of 0 to 249 and sets the advance effect determination table. Then, based on the obtained effect random number and the change pattern command (change pattern number), whether or not to execute the notice effect and the mode of the notice effect are determined.

In FIG. 39, the number written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number is associated with the mode of the notice effect is the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area. Show.
For example, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number “00H” is received, “None” is always determined as the mode of the notice effect. That is, in this case, “None” is determined as the notice effect mode regardless of the value of the effect random number from 0 to 249.
Further, when a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number “01H” is received, “normal announcement A” is always determined as a notice effect, and the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number “02H” is determined. Is received, any of “None”, “Normal notice A”, or “Normal notice B” is determined as a notice effect mode.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number “30H” is received, “None” is always determined as the notice effect, and the variation corresponding to the variation pattern number “31H” or “32H” is determined. When the pattern command is received, any of “None”, “Normal notice A” or “Normal notice B” is determined as a notice effect, and the change pattern command corresponding to the change pattern number “33H” is selected. When received, any one of “normal notice A”, “normal notice B” or “special notice A” is determined as the notice effect, and the fluctuation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number “34H” or “35H” is determined. When a pattern command is received, one of “normal notice A”, “normal notice B”, “special notice A”, or “special notice B” is determined as a notice effect. It is the thing.

  Here, “None” in the aspect of the notice effect indicates that the notice effect is not executed. “Normal notice A” and “Normal notice B” indicate modes (normal notice patterns) that are unrelated to forgetting to remove a card. Further, “Special notice A” (see FIG. 37) and “Special notice B” (see FIG. 38) indicate a card forgetting prevention notice pattern that makes an image of forgetting to remove a card inserted into the game ball lending device R appear. Yes.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the big win lottery is a loss, a variation pattern number of “00H”, “01H”, or “02H” is determined. (See FIG. 8 and FIG. 10).
The result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot winning, and the jackpot symbol is a special symbol X1 (special game in which 16 round games are executed) or a special symbol X2 (special game in which four round games are executed). When no card is inserted in the game ball lending device R, the variation pattern number of “30H” or “31H” is determined (see FIGS. 9 and 10). ).
When the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot winning and the jackpot symbol is a special symbol X3 (a special game in which two round games are executed), a variation pattern number of “32H” is determined. (See FIGS. 9 and 10).
The result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot winning, and the jackpot symbol is a special symbol X1 (special game in which 16 round games are executed) or a special symbol X2 (special game in which four round games are executed). In addition, when a card is inserted in the game ball lending device R, one of the variation pattern numbers “33H”, “34H”, and “35H” is determined (FIG. 9). And FIG. 10).

  In the notice effect determination table, as shown in FIG. 39, only when the variation pattern number “33H”, “34H” or “35H” is determined, “special notice A”, “special notice A” Notice B "is determined. That is, the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot winning, and the jackpot symbol is a special symbol X1 (special game in which 16 round games are executed) or a special symbol X2 (special game in which four round games are executed). In addition, when a card is inserted in the game ball lending device R, “special notice A” and “special notice B” are determined.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a card forgetting prevention notice pattern may be executed only when execution of a special game in which a predetermined number of prize balls can be expected is determined. The jackpot that is related to the acquisition is determined and the notice pattern for preventing the card from being forgotten is associated. Thereby, it is possible to fix an action pattern of taking out a card from the game ball lending device R when the jackpot is made.

Next, an effect executed as the special game progresses will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as an effect performed with the progress of the special game, an opening effect executed at the start of the special game based on the reception of the opening command, a round game based on the reception of the round game start command There are a round effect executed in the middle, an ending effect executed after completion of all round games based on reception of the ending command, and the like.
These effects are performed when the sub control board 300 selects an effect mode (effect pattern) corresponding to the received command from the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. In addition, as these effect modes, display of images such as predetermined moving images and still images on the effect display device 21, output of predetermined sound effects, music, voice, etc. from the audio output device 10 (speaker), predetermined lighting The contents combining the light emission of the effect lighting device 23 (lamp) by pattern and color are determined. Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 controls the effect display device 21, the audio output device 10 (lamp), and the effect lighting device 23 based on the content of the selected effect mode.

And in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1 (special game in which 16 round games are executed) or the special symbol X2. In the case of (special game in which four round games are executed), during the ending effect of the special game that is executed based on the winning of this jackpot, it is inserted into the game ball lending device R together with the ending effect. Forgetting to remove a card, which makes you imagine that you have forgotten to remove a card, is executed.
However, when the tray 7 becomes full during execution of the above-mentioned special game, a notification is made that the tray 7 is full, and the above-mentioned card forgetting prevention notification is executed. It has become. In addition, when the notification that the tray 7 is full is notified and the card removal forgetting prevention notification is executed, the card removal forgetting prevention notification is not executed during the ending effect.
Specific control of such processing will be described in detail later.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 40, for example, a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as an ending image) showing the contents of the ending is displayed on the effect display device 21, and the card forgetting prevention notification performed together with the ending effect is displayed. It is possible to adopt a mode in which a message “Please remove the card” is displayed over a part of the ending image.
Further, the card removal forgetting prevention notification performed together with the notification that the tray 7 is full is superimposed on a part of the background image displayed on the effect display device 21 as shown in FIG. Please remove the ball. Please remove the card "message can be displayed.
At the same time as the above display, a voice that reads out the message having the same content may be output from the voice output device 10.

And, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during the execution of the special game, only when the tray 7 becomes full, the notification of the full state of the tray 7 and the notification of forgetting to remove the card is given. In the event that the tray 7 does not become full during the execution of the special game, the card forgetting prevention notification is performed together with the ending effect that is performed after the end of all the round games. While making it difficult to give an annoying impression, it is possible to increase the player's awareness of forgetting to remove a card.
In addition, when the special game is being executed and the notification of the card 7 being forgotten to be taken together with the notification of the full state of the tray 7 is made, the card forgetting prevention notification is not executed during the ending effect. In the case where a continuous performance or the like that is performed subsequently to the content is executed, the continuous performance is not hindered, and the player's interest in the performance can be maintained.
In addition, the above-mentioned notification should be given when a special game that is a big win during non-temporary short game and is expected to win a prize ball is executed, that is, especially when it is easy to forget to take a card. As a result, forgetting to remove the card can be prevented very effectively.
In addition, since the above notification is performed without determining whether or not a card is actually inserted into the game ball lending device R, the processing load of various hardware resources when performing the notification is reduced. It can be done.

Next, a description will be given of the control process in the sub-control board 300 for executing the above-described notice effect (card removal forgetting prevention notice pattern) and card removal forgetting prevention notification.
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 a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of 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.

Next, the timer interrupt process 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 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operating device 9 can be accepted in accordance with the effect progress status being executed, and checks the signal of the operation detection sensor 9a. If an operation signal is input from the operation detection sensor 9a and the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, the image control board (particularly illustrated) indicates that the effect operation device 9 has been operated. The command is stored in the transmission buffer so that it can be transmitted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits a command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown) or an illumination control board (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 command reception processing executed when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are stored in step 907 and step 909 of the variation 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. Sent.
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 refers to a predetermined variation effect determination table, and determines a variation effect mode based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command and the effect random number acquired in step 2200 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets an effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode determined in step 2201 described above in the transmission buffer. The effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown in particular) or the illumination control board (not shown in particular) in step 2103 described above, and the image control board A variation effect corresponding to the received effect execution command is executed on the illumination control board (not shown in particular) or the illumination control board (not shown in particular). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 acquires the notice effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2204.

In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 refers to the notice effect determination table, and executes the notice effect or not, based on the received variation pattern command and the notice effect random number acquired in step 2203 described above. The mode of the notice effect when performing is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2205.
In step 2205, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the notice effect has been determined in step 2204 described above. And when it determines with execution of a notice effect having not been determined, a fluctuation | variation command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that execution of the notice effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2206.

  In step 2206, the sub CPU 301 sets a notice effect execution command corresponding to the notice effect aspect determined in step 2204 described above in the transmission buffer. The notice effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown in particular) or the illumination control board (not shown in particular) in step 2103 described above, and the image control is executed. A notice effect corresponding to the received notice effect execution command is executed on the board (not shown). Then, the variable command reception process ends.

  Next, in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above, a special game executed when a special game command (opening command, round start command, ending command) transmitted from the main control board 100 during the special game is received. The command reception process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, the special game command is stored in the post-stop processing step 1108, the special game control processing step 1205, or the special game control processing step 1209 in the main control board 100, and then in step 208. It is transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process.

In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 analyzes whether the received special game command is an opening command, a round start command, or an ending command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received special game command is an opening command. If it is determined that the received special game command is an opening command, the process proceeds to the next step 2302. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received special game command is not an opening command, the process proceeds to step 2304.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 determines the effect mode during the special game. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 stores the number of round games of the special game to be executed in the sub RAM 303. That is, the sub CPU 301 stores “16” as the number of round games when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1, and “4” as the number of round games when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol X2. When the jackpot symbol is the special symbol X3, “2” is stored as the number of round games. Then, the special game command reception process ends.

Further, in step 2304, which proceeds when it is determined that the special game command received in step 2301 is not an opening command, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received special game command is an ending command. If it is determined that the received special game command is an ending command, the process proceeds to step 2306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received special game command is not an ending command (that is, a round game start command), the process proceeds to the next step 2305.
In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 decrements the number of round games stored in the sub RAM 303 by “1”. Then, the special game command reception process ends.
Further, in step 2306 which proceeds when it is determined that the special game command received in step 2304 described above is an ending command, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the game state before the start of the special game is a non-short-time game state. Determine. When it is determined that the gaming state before the start of the special game is not a non-short-time gaming state (that is, a short-time gaming state), the special gaming command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state before the start of the special game is a non-short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to the next step 2307.

In step 2307, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the forgetting card removal notification flag is on. This forgetting card removal notification flag indicates that notification of forgetting card removal notification has already been performed during the special game. The trigger for turning on the card forgetting prevention notification flag will be described later. Then, if it is determined that the card removal forgetting prevention notification flag is on, the special game command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the card forgetting prevention notification flag is not on (that is, the card forgetting prevention notification flag is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2308.
Note that the forgetting card removal notification flag is reset and turned off after the ending effect ends (that is, after the execution time of the ending effect elapses).
In step 2308, the sub CPU 301 sets a card removal forget prevention notification command for notifying forgetting to remove a card in the transmission buffer. The card removal forget prevention notification command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown in particular) and the lighting control board (not shown in particular) in step 2103 described above, and On the image control board (not shown) and the lighting control board (not shown), the notification based on the received card removal forgetting prevention notification command is executed. Then, the special game command reception process ends.

  Next, of the command analysis process in step 2101 described above, a full tank state designation command reception process executed when a full tank state designation command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the full state designation command is stored in step 1901 of the error command reception 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 a special game is currently being played. If it is determined that the special game is not being played, the process proceeds to step 2407. On the other hand, if it is determined that a special game is being played, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the special game being executed is one of 16 round games or 4 round games (that is, whether the jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1 or X2). Or not) is determined. If it is determined that neither 16 round games nor 4 round games are executed (that is, two round games are executed), the process proceeds to step 2407. On the other hand, if it is determined that one of 16 round games or 4 round games is to be executed, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the gaming state before the start of the special game is a non-time saving gaming state. If it is determined that the gaming state before the start of the special game is not the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the short-time gaming state), the process proceeds to step 2407. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state before the start of the special game is a non-short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to the next step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a special game is being ended. If it is determined that the special game is not ending, the process proceeds to step 2407. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special game is ending, the process proceeds to the next step 2404.

In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the card forgetting prevention notification flag is on. If it is determined that the card removal forgetting prevention flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2407. On the other hand, if it is determined that the card removal forgetting prevention notification flag is not turned on (that is, the card removal forgetting prevention notification flag is turned off), the process proceeds to the next step 2405.
In step 2405, the sub CPU 301 sets a card forgetting prevention notification command for notifying forgetting to remove a card in the transmission buffer. The card removal forget prevention notification command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown in particular) and the lighting control board (not shown in particular) in step 2103 described above, and On the image control board (not shown) and the lighting control board (not shown), the notification based on the received card removal forgetting prevention notification command is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2406.

In step 2406, the sub CPU 301 turns on the card forgetting prevention notification flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2407.
The forgetting to remove card notification flag is turned on when the tray 7 is in a full state during a special game and the forgetting card removal notification is executed together with the full tank state. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the tray 7 is first filled during the special game, the card forgetting prevention notification is executed together with the notification of the full tank state. The card forgetting prevention notification flag is turned on. Then, when the tray 7 is further filled during the special game, the full tank state notification is executed, but the card removal forget prevention notification is not executed.
Therefore, since it is possible to prevent the card forgetting prevention notification from being executed every time the tray full state occurs, it is possible to reduce annoying the player during the special game.
In step 2407, the sub CPU 301 sets a full tank notification command in the transmission buffer. The full tank notification command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown in particular) or the illumination control board (not shown in particular) in step 2103 described above, and the image control is executed. The notification based on the full notification command is executed on the board (not shown) and the lighting control board (not shown). Then, the full state designation command reception process ends.

  Next, the full tank release designation command reception process executed when the full tank release designation 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 full tank release designation command is stored in step 1903 of the error command reception 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 a full tank notification end command in the transmission buffer. This full tank notification end command is transmitted to the image control board (not shown) and the lighting control board (not shown). Upon receiving this full tank notification end command, control for terminating notification of the full state of the tray 7 on the image control board (not shown) and the lighting control board (not shown). Is made. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 sets a card removal forgetting prevention notification end command in the transmission buffer. This card removal forgetting prevention notification end command is transmitted to an image control board (not shown) and an illumination control board (not shown). Upon receiving this card removal forgetting prevention notification end command, the image control board (not shown) and the lighting control board (not shown in particular) are controlled to end the card removal forgetting prevention notification. Made. Then, the full tank release designation command reception process ends.

Finally, a modification of the above-described embodiment will be mentioned.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the execution of the notice effect is determined based on the random number read from the reserved storage area (that is, the random number used in the jackpot lottery), but the present invention is not limited to this. The execution of the notice effect may be determined based on a random number that is stored in the reserved storage area and has not yet been used for the jackpot lottery. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to win the jackpot for the random number in advance, and the result is used in the variable display that is executed first, and the execution of the notice effect of the forgetting card removal notice pattern is decided. May be.
By doing so, it is possible to enhance the player's consciousness about forgetting to remove the card and to enhance the effect of production.

In the above-described embodiment, the probability that the notice effect of the card forgetting prevention notice pattern is decided in the notice effect determination table is determined when a special game with four rounds is executed and The number is the same regardless of whether the special game is executed 16 times, but is not limited thereto, and may be set differently for each special game to be executed. For example, when a special game with a relatively high expected number of winning balls and a round of 16 is executed, it is more difficult to forget to remove a card than when a special game with a round of 4 is executed. The selection range of random numbers in the notice effect determination table may be set so that the notice effect of the notice pattern is easily executed.
In this way, when the forgetting to remove the card is more likely to occur, the notice effect of the forgetting to remove the card is more likely to be executed. Can also be increased.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern command (variation pattern number) is determined using information on whether or not a card is inserted in the game ball lending device R in the main control board 100. For example, the variation pattern command may be determined without using the above-described information. In this case, the sub-control board 300 can receive a card presence / absence command including information on whether or not a card is inserted together with the variation pattern command, and whether or not a notice effect can be executed based on these commands. A notice effect determination table may be set so that the mode can be determined.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a special game that is expected to win a prize ball is executed during the normal game state, the notice effect of the forgetting card removal notice pattern may be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and forgetting to remove a card even when a special game that is expected to win a prize ball is executed when a short-time game state or a highly-probable game state is set. The notice effect determination table may be set so as to execute the notice effect of the prevention notice pattern.
In addition, when a special game that is expected to win a prize ball is executed when the short-time game state or the high-probability game state is set, the notice effect of the forgetting to remove card notice pattern is executed. You may set a notice production decision table so that there may not be. In this state, there is a high possibility of winning a big hit in a relatively short period of time, and the game can proceed with reduced consumption of game balls. It is possible to prevent the player from being bothered by frequently executing the notice effect of the forgetting prevention notice pattern.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined by the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Mode command), or may be determined by both the variation pattern number (variation pattern command) and the variation mode number (variation mode command).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the notification of forgetting to remove a card is executed without determining whether or not a card is actually inserted into the game ball lending device R. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of determining whether or not a card has been inserted, it is also possible to execute a card forgetting prevention notification.
By doing in this way, according to the presence or absence of the card insertion state, the card forgetting prevention notification can be executed accurately, so that it is possible to more effectively prevent the player from being bothered.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, the launch payout control board 200 corresponds to the payout control means of the present invention, the main CPU 101 corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention, and the saucer full tank detection sensor corresponds to the present invention. The sub CPU 301 corresponds to a saucer state notifying unit and a storage medium notifying unit of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine R Game ball lending device 21 Production display device 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 (1)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A payout control means for paying out a game ball based on at least a ball entered into a grand prize opening provided in the game area;
After a game ball has entered a predetermined area provided in the game area, a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the big winning opening is opened in a manner that allows a predetermined number of game balls to enter. Special game execution means for performing a game continuously a plurality of times and executing a special game set so as to be able to give a prize ball to a player by entering the game ball into the big prize opening during the round game When,
A tray capable of storing the game balls paid out by the payout control means;
A saucer state detecting means for detecting a full tank state in which a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the saucer;
On condition that the full tank state is detected by the tray state detecting unit, the tray state notifying unit for notifying the full tank state;
Presence of a storage medium used for receiving a game ball when the full state is detected by the tray state detection means during the special game and the full state is notified by the tray state notification means perform specific notification reminiscent of, the as a special game condition that the full state is not detected by the receiving tray state detecting means during executes the specific broadcast after the end of every round game storage And a medium notification means.

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