JP6232100B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine capable of executing a special game and a small hit game that are opened by a big prize opening provided in a gaming area.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a lottery of lottery is made on condition that a game ball enters the start area (start winning prize opening), and a special symbol indicating the result of the lottery is determined, and a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. If the lottery result is announced and the result of the above lottery is a big win, a lot of prizes can be obtained by opening the big prize opening multiple times in a manner that makes it easy for the game ball to enter. When a special game that can acquire a ball is executed and the result of the above-mentioned lottery is a small hit, it is difficult to acquire a prize ball by opening the grand prize opening in a manner that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter. One that performs a small hit game is known.
In such a gaming machine, there are a plurality of jackpot symbols that are determined when the jackpot is won, and the special game in which the advantage of the game profit given to the player differs according to the determined jackpot symbol Is generally set to be executed. For example, when the gaming state has a low probability gaming state that wins the jackpot with a predetermined probability and a high probability gaming state that wins the jackpot with a higher probability than the low probability gaming state, and a specific jackpot symbol is determined The game state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability game state, and when a jackpot symbol other than the specific jackpot symbol is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability game state. Something like setting has been done. In addition, when winning a small hit, the previous game state continues even after the small hit game ends.
Further, in recent years, when a jackpot symbol is determined in which the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, the jackpot symbol in which the gaming state after the termination of the special game is set to the low probability gaming state is If it is decided, either in the case of winning a small win, by performing the same game progress or variation effect, whether the big win or small win is won, whether the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state A gaming machine has been devised in which it is difficult to grasp whether it has been set.
Such a gaming machine is provided with a plurality of variation pattern tables determined so that the types of variation effects to be executed, the appearance frequency, etc. are different from each other, and the special game or the small hit game based on the winning of the big hit or the small hit After the game is over, all of the special effects and small hit games are decided by referring to the predetermined change pattern table. It is set so as to shift to an effect state that is likely to be performed, and thereby, a player's expectation for a high-probability gaming state is increased (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-051329

In the gaming machine as described above, when a big win or a small win is won, a variation effect that notifies the fact in a special manner is executed, or the special game or the small hit game ends and the above-mentioned effect state In the case of shifting to (2), an effect suggesting that effect (for example, an effect of switching the background image) is also performed.
However, when winning a small win, it is difficult to obtain a prize ball as described above, and the previous gaming state continues after the small winning game ends. For example, in the low probability gaming state When the same effect (a variation effect in a special mode, an effect suggesting the transition to the effect state as described above, etc.) is executed each time On the other hand, there is a fear that the production effect is lowered, and consequently the interest of the player is also lowered.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-mentioned circumstances, and provides a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in the interest of the player by enabling production control according to the situation at the time of winning a small hit. Objective.

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

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention includes a gaming area 12 in which gaming balls can flow down, and a starting area (first starting prize opening 15 provided in the gaming area 12 and into which gaming balls can enter. The second start winning opening 16) is different from the special game in that a special game for opening the large winning opening 18 provided in the game area 12 is executed on condition that a game ball enters the start area. A lottery means (main CPU 101) for deriving a lottery result by lottery indicating that a small hit game for opening the big winning opening 18 in the form and executing neither the special game nor the small hit game is executed. ) And a variation information table (variation pattern) in which variation information (variation pattern) including at least a variation time that is the execution time of the variation effect for informing the lottery result derived by the lottery means is defined. When the lottery result is derived by the command determination table 114) and the lottery means, the fluctuation information determination means (main CPU 101) for determining the fluctuation information based on the fluctuation information table and the fluctuation information determination means determine When the lottery result for executing the special game is derived by the effect execution means (sub CPU 301, the effect display device 21) capable of executing the change effect based on the change information and the lottery means, Special game executing means (main CPU 101) for executing the special game, and a small hit game executing means for executing the small hit game when the lottery means for executing the small hit game is derived by the lottery means (The main CPU 101), and the variation information table has a small amount of first variation information (variation time of 14 seconds). A first variation information table (first table 114c) that is also defined, and a second variation information table (first variation) in which at least second variation information (a variation time of 43 seconds) different from the first variation information is defined. Table 114a), and the variation information determination means is started when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and continues until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (in a normal gaming state) When a lottery result indicating that the small win game is executed is derived by the lottery means in a period from the end of the small hit game based on the small winning game until the jackpot lottery is performed 30 times) The first variation information can be determined based on the first variation information table, and a predetermined period other than the special period (a small lot based on a small win in the normal gaming state) When the lottery result indicating that the jackpot game is to be executed is derived by the lottery means in the period after the end of the game, the number of jackpot lotteries after the 31st time and until the jackpot is won) The second variation information can be determined based on the second variation information table, and the effect executing means performs a predetermined variation display when the second variation information is determined. Although it is possible to execute a variation effect by a special pattern in which a stop display is performed in a manner capable of recognizing that it is a lottery result of either executing the special game or executing the small hit game after When the first variation information is determined, it is a lottery result indicating that neither the special game nor the small hit game is executed in a mode different from the special pattern. Characterized in that it is a feasible variation effect by notification pattern.
Here, establishment of the predetermined start condition includes completion of the small hit game, setting of a predetermined game state, and the like.
In addition, until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, for example, that the number of derivation of the jackpot lottery result has reached a predetermined number, that the jackpot is won.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a lottery result indicating that the small hit game is executed in the special period is derived, the first variation information is determined, and the small hit game is executed in a predetermined period other than the special period. When the lottery result indicating that the first variation information is derived is determined, second variation information different from the first variation information is determined. When the first variation information is determined, either the special game or the small hit game is determined. Is executed when the first variation information is determined when the second variation information is determined. A variation effect in a different mode from the variation effect mode is executed.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, different variation information is determined according to the time point when the lottery result for executing the small hit game is derived, and different variation effects are generated according to the determined variation information. Since it is executed, it is possible to produce an effect according to the situation at the time of winning a small hit, and consequently, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

(2) Further, the special period may be set to start when the small hit game ends, and continue until the number of lottery results derived by the lottery means reaches a predetermined number. .
(3) Further, when the lottery result indicating that neither the special game nor the small hit game is executed by the lottery means in a predetermined period other than the special period, The first variation information may be set to be determinable.

  (4) In addition, as an suggestion effect (background display effect) that is executed together with the variation effect and performs a predetermined suggestion, either a normal suggestion effect (first normal background image or second normal background image) that suggests in a predetermined manner And a special suggestion effect (a special background image, a first normal background image, or a second normal background image) that suggests in a different mode from the normal suggestion effect. At least a background display effect), and in the predetermined period other than the special period, the normal suggestion effect is executed, and in the predetermined period other than the special period, the lottery means executes the small hit game. When the lottery result is derived, when the special period starts based on the end of the small hit game, the special suggestion performance that has been executed is displayed as the special suggestion performance. However, if the lottery result indicating that the small hit game is to be executed is derived by the lottery means during the special period, the special suggestion effect is continuously executed even after the end of the small hit game. You may set as follows.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the player from deteriorating the interest by enabling the effect control according to the situation at the time of winning the small hit.

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 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 fluctuation pattern command determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 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 fluctuation 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 small hit game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the small hit game end process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the background image determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the transition of the background image of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the relationship of the game state of a pachinko machine, a background image, a fluctuation pattern determination table, and the fluctuation pattern at the time of a small hit. 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 table information acquisition command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the selection table command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the background image control 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, in the game hall where the pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for lending game balls A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending apparatus R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game ball, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start. 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 (5 in this embodiment) of winning balls Will be 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.
Moreover, it is not necessary to provide both the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16, and only the second start winning opening 16 may be provided. In the case where only the second start winning opening 16 is provided, it is desirable that the game ball flowing down any game area 12 is installed at a position where it can easily enter as described above.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the winning ball is 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. Depending on the type of the special symbol determined, execution of a special game advantageous to the player, execution of a small hit game, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. Is to be done.
It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering the first start prize opening 15 or the second start prize opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number is acceptable. Good. In addition, the number of winning balls is the same in the start winning opening (second start winning opening 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning opening (first start winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. Or it may be different.

  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 second start 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 big winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the big winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game or small win game Is executed, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a saucer member for guiding the game ball to the special winning opening 18, whereby the game ball to the special winning opening 18 is obtained. Can be entered.
When a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of the prize balls are paid out.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the special winning opening 18, and the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a is almost entered. I can't do it.
In this way, 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 pass through the gate 20, It is possible to enter the starting prize opening 16 and enter the big prize opening 18.

  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 21. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. The display unit 21a displays a background image and an effect symbol 50 ( A dummy effect) is displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect is provided for notifying a player of the result of a lottery winning, which will be described later, according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 1).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. . Then, when a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a or the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is performed, the predetermined effect described above proceeds or the effect is switched to a different effect. It is supposed to be.

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

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

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 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 control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending device R are provided.

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 control board 400. Yes.
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 this embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launch 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 that performs various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 that stores 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 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 the magnetic or radio wave directed to the game board 11 and the game board 11 are shaken. Is connected to the fraud detection sensor 35 for detecting vibration caused by the above. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Furthermore, the main control board 100 opens and closes a start winning port solenoid 16c that opens and closes the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 and a door 18b of the big winning port 18 as devices to be controlled. 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. Are connected to the normal symbol hold display device 33.
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 a player has touched the operation handle 5 as an apparatus for controlling the launch of the game ball, and an operation of the operation handle 5. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 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.

  Furthermore, 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 tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

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

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

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending 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 device R via the game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, via a game ball lending control board 400, A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

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

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 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 or a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

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

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

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

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

(Outline of pachinko machine P games)
Next, games in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special figure game and the ordinary figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, as the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games, a gaming state of either a low probability gaming state (so-called non-probability variation state) or a high probability gaming state (so-called probability variation state), a non-short-time gaming state, or a short-time gaming state Any gaming state in which any gaming state of the state is combined is set.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state) that combines a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a low-probability gaming state) that combines a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. A game state that combines a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability non-short-time gaming state), or a gaming state that combines a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a short-time gaming state). One of the game states (high probability time short game state) 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.
Note that the normal gaming state is set immediately after factory shipment or in an initial state after resetting.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, A lottery will be held. 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 a low probability short game state or a high probability short game state.
In addition, when winning a big win by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, the big winning opening 18 is opened, and a small winning game that allows a game ball to enter the big winning opening 18 is executed. It should be noted that the gaming state after the end of the small hit game remains the game state before the start of the small hit game (that is, at the time of winning the small hit game). That is, when a small hit game is executed, the game state does not change.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15. In addition, the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the big prize opening 18, pass through the gate 20, and enter the second start prize opening 16. During the normal gaming state or the high probability non-short-time gaming state, the player launches a gaming ball toward the first gaming area 12a (so-called so-called so that the gaming ball enters the first start winning opening 15). Left-handed), during a low probability short game state, during a high probability short game state, during a special game, and during a small hit game, a game ball enters the big winning opening 18, or the game ball passes through the gate 20. The player is caused to launch a game ball (so-called right-handed) toward the second game area 12b so as to enter the passing and second start winning opening 16.
Specifically, during the low probability short game state, the high probability short game state, the special game, and the small hit game, the effect display device 21 is instructed to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b. When the display is performed and the normal game state or the high-probability non-short-time game state is set, the effect display device 21 performs a display for instructing to launch a game ball toward the first game area 12a.

The jackpot lottery described above is stored in the main ROM 102 with 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 are stored. This is performed based on various tables for determination.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses a jackpot determination random number used for jackpot determination, a bonus symbol random used for determination of a special symbol type, and a variation pattern described later as a random number used for the jackpot lottery. It has a random number of variation patterns used to determine commands.
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 jackpot determining random number. The jackpot-determined random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.

The variation pattern command is used to determine a variation pattern (variation time, mode) of a variation effect that is executed when a lottery lottery result is notified.
The random numbers used for determining the variation pattern are not limited to those described above, and other random numbers may be used in addition to the random numbers, for example.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, random numbers are acquired for the random numbers described above, and each random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It is like that.
The reserved storage area includes a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and 2 Consists of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and a total of four sets of first special figure random numbers and a total of four second special figure random numbers. It is possible to memorize a set.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. It has become. For example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any storage unit of the first holding storage area, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first holding storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area, if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, when a first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Since the specific storage process is the same as that for storing the first special figure random number described above, a description thereof will be omitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of first special figure random numbers stored in the first reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter ( The number of sets of second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure holding number) stored in the second holding storage area is stored in the second special figure holding number counter (not shown). (Not shown in particular).
In the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number in the reserved storage area is also referred to as “hold” or “hold storage”. The figure holding number and the second special figure holding number are also simply referred to as “holding number”.

And the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a jackpot determination random number determination table 110 for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, a winning symbol random number determination table 111 for determining the type of the special symbol, Special electric accessory operation table 112 for controlling the special game to be executed and the small hit game to be executed when winning the small game, and a game state setting table 113 for setting the game state after the end of the special game A variation pattern command determination table 114 for determining a variation pattern command, a setting table 115 defining a variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to when determining the variation pattern command, and the like.
Note that the table related to the jackpot lottery or the like is not limited to these, and if 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 the jackpot or the jackpot, and as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the low probability referred to in the low probability gaming state. A determination table 110a and a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one big hit determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit when the random number determined by the jackpot is 1000 to 1219, and is determined to be a big hit if it is 1220 to 1439. If it is a jackpot determination random number (0-999, 1440-65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability for jackpot and the winning probability for jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a are both about 1 / 297.9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, it is determined that the jackpot determination random number is 1000 to 2119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is 2120 to 2339, it is determined to be a jackpot. If it is a jackpot determination random number other than this (0-999, 2340-65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability for jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 58.5, and the winning probability for jackpot is approximately 1 / 297.9.
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 (1000 to 1219) determined to be jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (1000 to 2119) determined to be 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.

As described above, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol. As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 uses the first special symbol random number (that is, the first symbol random number determination table 111). Based on the first determination table 111a that is referred to when the jackpot is won and the second special figure random number (that is, the game to the second start winning opening 16) (based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening 15) A second determination table 111b that is referred to when winning a big win (based on the ball's entry) and a third determination table that is referred to when winning a small hit by the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number 111c.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when the big win or the small win is won by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, any of the first determination table 111a, the second determination table 111b, or the third determination table 111c depending on the start winning opening where the game ball has entered. The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the type of the special symbol 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 this embodiment, four types of special symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) that are determined when the jackpot is won, One special symbol (Y) is provided as a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “small bonus symbol”) determined when winning a small bonus, and a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a lost symbol) determined in the case of a loss ), Two types of special symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0-9, the special symbol X1 is determined, and when the winning symbol random number is 10-69, The special symbol X2 is determined, the special symbol X3 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 70 to 129, and the special symbol X4 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 130 to 199. That is, in the first determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 5%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 30%, the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 30%, and the special symbol X4. The probability of determining is 35%.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second determination table 111b, 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 69. In this case, the special symbol X2 is determined, the special symbol X3 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 70 to 129, and the special symbol X4 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 130 to 199. That is, in the second determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 30%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 5%, the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 30%, and the special symbol X4. The probability of determining is 35%.

As shown in FIG. 6C, according to the third determination table 111c, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 199 (that is, whatever value the winning symbol random number is), the special symbol Y Is determined. That is, in the third determination table 111c, the probability that the special symbol Y is determined when winning a small hit is 100%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any of the first determination table 111a and the second determination table 111b, but is not limited thereto. Instead, different jackpot symbols may be determined in each table. In the third determination table 111c, one small hit symbol is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of small hit symbols may be determined according to the random symbol random number. It may be.

In addition, when the lottery is based on the first special figure random number, the special symbol Z1 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 Z2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the 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.

  As described above, the special electric accessory operating table 112 is for controlling a special game that is executed when winning a jackpot, or a small game that is executed when winning a jackpot. This is a reference for operating the big prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the game or the small hit game. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, as the special electric accessory operating table 112, a first operating table 112a, a second operating table 112b, and a third operating table. 112c.

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 112a as shown in FIG. According to the first operation table 112a, the game ends when the condition that either the grand prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or nine game balls enter the big 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.

When any of the special symbol X2, the special symbol X3, or the special symbol X4 is determined, as shown in FIG. 7B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 112b. According to the second operation table 112b, the round game in the same manner as the first operation table 112a is executed four times. In addition, the number of opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during the execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 112a.
Note that the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired during the special game is more likely when the special symbol X1 is determined than when the special symbol X2, the special symbol X3, or the special symbol X4 is determined.

Further, when the special symbol Y is determined, as shown in FIG. 7C, the small hit game is executed with reference to the third operation table 112c. According to the third operation table 112c, the special winning opening 18 is opened twice for 0.1 seconds every 0.2 seconds. If nine game balls enter the big winning opening 18 during the small hit game, the small hit game ends.
As described above, when the special symbol Y is determined, the special winning opening 18 repeats the opening for 0.1 seconds, but during the 0.1 second opening, the special winning opening 18 It is extremely difficult to enter a game ball. Therefore, in the small hit game, it is almost impossible for the player to win a prize ball.

The game state setting table 113 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.
As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a first state setting table 113a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined as the gaming state setting table 113. A second state setting table 113b that is referred to when the symbol X3 is determined and a third state setting table 113c that is referred to when the special symbol X4 is determined are provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and at the same time Set to state. Then, the number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “highly-probable number of times”) is set to 10,000 times, and the number of continuations in the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “time-shortened times”) is set to 10,000. In other words, after the special game executed when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined, the gaming state is set to the high probability short gaming state (transition to the high probability short gaming state), and the jackpot lottery Until the result is derived 10,000 times, the high probability short-time gaming state continues.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state is about 1 / 58.6. Probability time short game state will continue.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the special symbol X3 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability gaming state and at the same time the short-time gaming state. If the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a short-time gaming state (high-probability short-time gaming state or low-probability short-time gaming state), the short-time number is set to 10000 times, and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is non- If it is a short-time game state (high probability non-short-time game state or normal game state), the short-time number is set to 60 times.
In other words, after the special game executed when the special symbol X3 is determined during the short-time game state, the game state is set to the high-probability short-time game state, and the jackpot lottery result is derived 10,000 times. The high probability short-time gaming state continues (until the jackpot is won again).
On the other hand, after the end of the special game executed when the special symbol X3 is determined during the non-short-time gaming state, the gaming state is set to the high-probability short-time gaming state, and the jackpot lottery result is 60 times. Until it is derived, the high probability short-time gaming state continues.
And when the above-mentioned special game is over and the gaming state is set to a high probability short-time gaming state, all the results of the 60 jackpot lotteries will be lost without winning the jackpot while the gaming state continues. Then, since the short-time gaming state is changed to the non-time-short gaming state, the gaming state is changed to the high probability non-short-time gaming state. Thereafter, the high-probability non-short-time gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the special symbol X4 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability gaming state and at the same time the short-time gaming state. And the number of time reductions is set to 60 times. In other words, after the special game executed when the special symbol X4 is determined, the game state is set to the low probability short game state, and the low probability short game until the jackpot lottery result is derived 60 times. The state continues.
And when the above-mentioned special game is over and the gaming state is set to the low probability short-time gaming state, all the results of the 60 jackpot lotteries will be lost without winning the jackpot while the gaming state continues. Then, since the short-time gaming state is changed to the non-time-saving gaming state, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol X2, the special symbol X3, and the special symbol X4 are determined, a special game in which four round games are executed is executed. Although the short-time gaming state is set after the special game ends, the high probability gaming state is set when the special symbol X2 or the special symbol X3 is determined, and the low probability when the special symbol X4 is determined. A gaming state is set.
Although not shown in particular, when the special symbol X3 and the special symbol X4 are determined, the variation effect for informing the jackpot lottery result and the effect executed during the special game are executed in the same manner. It cannot be determined whether the symbol X3 or the special symbol X4 has been determined.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it can be difficult to determine which of the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state is set from the execution mode of special games and the execution mode of effects. The expectation for the gaming state after the end of the special game can be obtained.
Note that the setting of the short-time gaming state and the short-time number of times is not limited to the above-described contents, and may be different contents depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

The variation pattern command determination table 114 is for determining a variation pattern command as described above.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation pattern command is determined based on the determination result. The determined variation pattern command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 is based on the received variation pattern command, and is a specific example of the variation effect that informs the result of the jackpot lottery. A mode (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a) is determined. That is, the variation pattern command determines the variation time and mode (that is, variation pattern) of the variation effect.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern commands are provided, and a variation time and a mode (variation pattern) are associated with each variation pattern command. Each variation pattern command is associated with the variation pattern command determination table 114. For each variation pattern command determination table 114, the type and determination ratio of the variation pattern command to be determined are set.

As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern command determination table 114 is roughly divided into a first table 114a, a second table 114b, and a third table 114c.
Then, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249, and the acquired variation pattern random number, A variation pattern command is determined based on any variation pattern command determination table 114.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a setting table 115 that defines a variation pattern command determination table 114 that is referred to when determining a variation pattern command. When determining the variation pattern command, the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to is determined based on the information defined in the setting table 115.

The setting table 115 is provided for each type of special symbol (X1, X2, X3, X4, or Y) determined at the time of winning a big win or small win, and for each gaming state at the time of winning a big win or small win.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, any gaming state (that is, a normal gaming state, a high-probability short-time gaming state, a high-probability non-short-time gaming state, or a low-probability short-time gaming state) When the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined in the above, or when the special symbol X3 is determined in the short game state with high probability or the short game state with low probability, the change pattern command after the end of the special game based on the determination When the special symbol X3 is determined in the first setting table 115a that defines the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to when determining the game, and the high probability non-short game state or the normal game state, the special game based on the determination The second setting table 115 that defines the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to when determining the variation pattern command after the end of And a third setting table that defines a variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to when a variation pattern command is determined after the special game based on the determination when the special symbol X4 is determined in any gaming state 115c and a fourth setting table that defines a variation pattern command determination table 114 that is referred to when a variation pattern command is determined after the small hit game based on the determination when the special symbol Y is determined in the normal gaming state 115d.
In these setting tables 115, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (d), the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game or the small hit game (the number of the special symbol variation display, the lottery result of the jackpot) A variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred for each derivation number) is defined.

  And, at the end of the special game or small hit game, the type of special symbol (X1, X2, X3, X4 or Y) that triggered the execution of the special game or small hit game, and the big hit or small hit Based on the setting table 115 corresponding to the gaming state at the time of winning, information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referenced is acquired. Thereafter, when the variation pattern command is determined based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 or the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16, based on the acquired information. Thus, the variation pattern command determination table 114 corresponding to the number of variations at the determination time is selected (referenced).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), according to the first setting table 115a, when the number of changes at the time of determining the change pattern command is after the first time after the end of the special game (that is, The second table 114b is selected (always after the end of the special game).
As described above, when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined, or when the special symbol X3 is determined in the high probability short game state or the low probability short game state, the special game based on the determination After the end, the high-probability short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot is substantially won again. Accordingly, the second table 114b is selected when determining the variation pattern command during the high probability short-time gaming state.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second setting table 115b, when the number of changes at the time of determining the change pattern command is 1 to 60th after the end of the special game, the second table 114b. Is selected and after the 61st time after the end of the special game (that is, after the high probability non-short game state is set), the third table 114c is selected.
As described above, when the special symbol X3 is determined in the high-probability non-short-time gaming state or the normal gaming state, after the special game based on the determination ends, until the result of the big win lottery is derived 60 times The high-probability short-time gaming state continues, and thereafter, the high-probability non-short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot is won again. Therefore, the second table 114b is selected when determining the variation pattern command during the high probability short-time gaming state, and the third table 114c is selected when determining the variation pattern command during the high-probability non-short gaming state. Selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, according to the third setting table 115c, when the number of changes at the time of determining the change pattern command is 1 to 60th after the end of the special game, the second table 114b. Is selected, the third table 114c is selected when it is 61st to 90th after the end of the special game, and the first table 114a is selected when it is after the 91st time after the end of the special game.
As described above, when the special symbol X4 is determined, the low-probability short-time gaming state continues until the bonus game lottery result is derived 60 times after the special game based on the determination ends. Until the jackpot is won again, the normal gaming state continues. Therefore, when determining the variation pattern command during the low probability short-time gaming state, the second table 114b is selected, and after the normal gaming state is set, the jackpot lottery result is derived 30 times. In the case of determining the variation pattern command (that is, in the 61st to 90th variations after the end of the special game), the third table 114c is selected, and thereafter (that is, in the 91st and subsequent variations after the end of the special game). ) When determining the variation pattern command, the first table 114a is selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), according to the fourth setting table 115d, when the number of changes at the time of determining the change pattern command is 1 to 30th after the end of the small hit game, the third table. 114c is selected, and the first table 114a is selected when it is the 31st time after the end of the small hit game.
In the normal gaming state, when the small win is won and the special symbol Y is determined, the normal gaming state continues even after the small winning game based on the determination ends. Therefore, after the small hit game is finished and the normal game state is set again until the jackpot lottery result is derived 30 times (that is, in the 1st to 30th fluctuation after the small hit game ends). ) When determining the variation pattern command, the third table 114c is selected, and when determining the variation pattern command after that (that is, in the variation after the 31st game after the small hit game), the first table 114a is selected.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol Y is determined in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state (that is, a high probability short-time gaming state, a high probability non-short time gaming state or a low probability short-time gaming state). The setting table 115 is not provided. That is, when a special symbol Y is determined by winning a small bonus in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state, the information on the variation pattern command determination table 114 is not newly acquired based on the setting table 115, and thereafter In addition, the variation pattern command determination table 114 is selected based on the information referred to when the small hit is won.

  For example, at the end of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2, or at the end of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X3 in the short game state at the high probability or the short game state at the low probability If the information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to is acquired based on the 1 setting table 115a, even if a small win is won during the high probability short-time gaming state set after the end of the special game, The variation pattern command determination table 114 is selected based on the already acquired information of the first setting table 115a. Therefore, the second table 114b is selected when determining the variation pattern command even after the small hit game ends.

  In addition, when the special game is ended based on the determination of the special symbol X3 in the high probability non-short-time gaming state or the normal gaming state, the information of the reference variation pattern command determination table 114 is acquired based on the second setting table 115b. In the case of winning in the high probability short time gaming state or high probability non-time short gaming state set after the end of the special game, based on the information of the already acquired second setting table 115b Thus, the variation pattern command determination table 114 is selected. Therefore, after winning a small hit in the high probability short-time gaming state or in the high probability non-short-time gaming state, after the small hit game ends, the number of fluctuations at the time of determining the variation pattern command is determined by the special symbol X3 The second table 114b is selected if it is the first to 60th time after the end of the special game based on the above, and the third table 114c is selected if it is the 61st time or later after the end of the special game.

  Also, when the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X4 is ended, if the information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to is acquired based on the third setting table 115c, after the end of the special game Even if a small win is won during the set low probability short-time gaming state, the variation pattern command determination table 114 is selected based on the information of the third setting table 115c already acquired. Therefore, after winning the small hit in the low probability short-time game state and finishing the small hit game, the number of changes at the time of determining the change pattern command is 1 after the end of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X4. The second table 114b is selected if it is -60th, and the third table 114c is selected if it is 61-90th after the end of the special game, and the 91st and subsequent times after the end of the special game. If so, the first table 114a is selected.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the second table 114b is selected when determining the variation pattern command during the high probability short game state or the low probability short game state. Also, during the high probability non-short-time gaming state, from the time when the low-probability short-time gaming state ends and the normal gaming state is set until the jackpot lottery result is derived 30 times, or the small winning prize in the normal gaming state In the case where the variation pattern command is determined during the period from the end of the small hit game based on to the time when the jackpot lottery result is derived 30 times, the third table 114c is selected. In addition, when the number of derivation of the jackpot lottery result after the low-probability short-time gaming state ends and the normal gaming state is set is the 31st or later, or when the small-hitting game based on the small-winning winning in the normal gaming state When the variation pattern command is determined when the number of derivation of the jackpot lottery result after the end is the 31st or later, the first table 114a is selected.
Then, the variation pattern command is determined with reference to the selected variation pattern command determination table 114.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), according to the first table 114a, the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined (that is, the jackpot lottery result is lost), and the current time When the number of holdings is 0 or 1, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 229, a fluctuation associated with a fluctuation pattern of “14 seconds fluctuation” (a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time of 14 seconds is set) is associated. When the pattern command “00H” (alphanumeric characters with “H” at the end are expressed in hexadecimal notation, the same applies hereinafter) and the fluctuation pattern random number is 230 to 239, the fluctuation is “30 seconds fluctuation”. When a variation pattern command “01H” associated with a pattern (a variation pattern in which a variation time of 30 seconds is set) is determined and the variation pattern random number is 240 to 249, “6” Seconds variation "variation pattern command" 02H pattern (60 seconds fluctuation pattern change time is set in) are correlated variation that "is determined.
Further, when the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined and the current number of holdings is 2 or more, when the random number of the variation pattern is 0 to 229, the variation pattern “3 seconds variation” (3 seconds variation) The variation pattern command “03H” associated with the variation pattern for which the variation time is set is determined. When the variation pattern random number is 230 to 239, the variation pattern command “01H” is determined, and the variation pattern is determined. When the random number is 240 to 249, the above-described variation pattern command “02H” is determined.
In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined, the variation pattern of “30 seconds variation” is associated when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 99 regardless of the current number of holds. When the fluctuation pattern command “31H” is determined and the fluctuation pattern random number is 100 to 199, the fluctuation pattern command “32H” associated with the fluctuation pattern of “60 second fluctuation” is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number Is 200 to 249, a variation pattern command “A0H” associated with a variation pattern of “43 seconds variation” (a variation pattern in which a variation time of 43 seconds is set) is determined.
In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol X3 or the special symbol X4 is determined, the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (regardless of the current number of holdings) The above-mentioned fluctuation pattern command “A0H” is determined.
In addition, when the special symbol Y is determined (that is, when winning a small hit), the above-mentioned variation pattern command “A0H” is always determined regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number, regardless of the current number of holds. Is done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second table 114b, when the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined and the current holding number is 0 or 1, the fluctuation pattern random number is The above-described variation pattern command “00H” is always determined regardless of the value.
In addition, when the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined and the current number of holds is 2 or more, the above-mentioned variation pattern command “03H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 199, The variation pattern command “00H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 200 to 235, and the variation pattern command “01H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 236 to 245. When the random number is 246 to 249, the above-described variation pattern command “02H” is determined.
When the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, the special symbol X3, or the special symbol X4 is determined, the variation pattern command “31H” described above when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 169 regardless of the current number of holds. ”Is determined, and when the fluctuation pattern random numbers are 170 to 249, the above-described fluctuation pattern command“ 32H ”is determined.
When the special symbol Y is determined, the above-described variation pattern command “03H” is always determined regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number, regardless of the current number of holds.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the third table 114c, when the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined and the current holding number is 0 or 1, the fluctuation pattern random number is 0. ˜229, the above-mentioned variation pattern command “00H” is determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 230-239, the above-described variation pattern command “01H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 240 to 249. Is the above-described variation pattern command “02H”.
In addition, when the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined and the current number of holds is two or more, the above-mentioned variation pattern command “03H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 229, The variation pattern command “01H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 230 to 239, and the variation pattern command “02H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 240 to 249.
In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined, the above-mentioned variation pattern command “31H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 99 regardless of the current number of holdings. The variation pattern command “32H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 100 to 199, and the variation pattern command “A0H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 200 to 249.
In addition, when the big win is won and the special symbol X3 or the special symbol X4 is determined, the above-described variation pattern command “A0H” is always determined regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number, regardless of the current number of holds. The
When the special symbol Y is determined, the above-described variation pattern command “01H” is always determined regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number, regardless of the current number of holds.

Here, the variation pattern of “3 seconds variation” and “14 seconds variation” is a variation time (“3 seconds variation”) set from the start of the variation effect without performing the reach display described later in the variation effect. In this case, the display of lost or small hits is made after the elapse of 3 seconds, and 14 seconds in the case of “14-second fluctuation”.
The variation pattern of “30-second variation” and “60-second variation” is a variation effect in which the reach development effect is executed after the reach display is performed, and the variation time (“30 seconds” set from the start of the variation effect). In the “variation” mode, 30 seconds are displayed, and in the “60-second variation” mode, 60 seconds are displayed. If the variation pattern of “30 seconds variation” (variation pattern command “31H”) or the variation pattern of “60 seconds variation” (variation pattern command “32H”) is determined when winning the jackpot, In the production, a mode in which it is possible to recognize that the gaming state after the special game based on the winning of the jackpot is set to the high-probability short-time gaming state (for example, all the production symbols 50 are stopped and displayed at “7”. According to the aspect etc., the jackpot display is performed.

Further, the variation pattern of “43-second variation” is that the reach development effect is executed after the reach display is performed in the variation effect, and the player is allowed to perform a predetermined operation after the display of the loss once. An operation effect is executed, and a small hit or a big win is displayed after a lapse of a variable time (43 seconds) set from the start of the variable effect. If the variation pattern of “43-second variation” (variation pattern command “A0H”) is determined when winning the jackpot, the variation effect is set after the end of the special game based on the jackpot winning. The jackpot display is performed in a mode in which the gaming state (high probability short gaming state or low probability short gaming state) cannot be recognized (for example, all of the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed other than “7”). It is like that.
As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern of “43-second variation” is provided only in the first table 114a and the third table 114c, and is not provided in the second table 114b.
That is, the variation pattern of “43-second variation” indicates that the number of derivation of the jackpot lottery result after the first table 114a is selected (after the low-probability short gaming state is ended and the normal gaming state is set is 31st or later) Or when winning the jackpot or small win in the normal gaming state, when the number of derivation of the jackpot lottery result after the end of the small hit game based on the jackpot winning in the normal gaming state is 31st) (See FIG. 9A). Further, while the third table 114c is selected (during the high probability non-short-time gaming state, from when the low-probability short-time gaming state ends and the normal gaming state is set, until the jackpot lottery result is derived 30 times, Or, in the normal game state, after the small winning game based on the small winning game is completed until the big winning lottery result is derived 30 times), there is a possibility that it is determined when the big winning is won ( (See FIG. 9C).
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, the special symbol X3, and the special symbol X4 are determined, all are set after the end of the special game. In the short time gaming state (high probability short time gaming state or low probability short time gaming state), the variation pattern command is determined based on the second table 114b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 that will continue the high-probability short-time gaming state until the jackpot is won again is determined, the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to after the special game ends, When the special symbol X3 or the special symbol X4 that will continue the short game state at the high probability or the short game state at the low probability is determined until the lottery result is derived a predetermined number of times, it is referred after the special game ends. Each of the variation pattern command determination tables 114 is provided separately. After the special game is finished, the variation pattern commands are determined based on the variation pattern command determination table 114 corresponding to the type of the special symbol determined in executing the special game. It may be determined.

  The variation pattern command determined as described above is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and a specific aspect of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. The variation effect is executed according to the specific mode determined in this way. As described above, the variation time set in the variation pattern corresponding to each variation pattern command is from the start to the end of the variation effect. It will be time.

  Further, based on the above-described variation time, the variation display is performed in the effect display device 21 and the special symbol variation display is performed in the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31). Done. Specifically, when the start winning opening where the game ball has entered is the first start winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays the game ball during the above-mentioned variation time. When the starting winning port is the second starting winning port 16, the second special symbol display device 31 blinks during the above-described variation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, processing related to ordinary game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the second game area 12b passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is moved. A normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the movable piece 16b is performed. When the normal symbol wins, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16.
This normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning random number determination table 116 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.
In the present specification, as described above, the fact that the winning determination random number is stored in the general-purpose hold storage area is also referred to as “normal-purpose hold”.

The winning determination random number determination table 116 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIG. 11, the winning random number determining table 116 is referred to in the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the normal gaming state). A non-time reduction determination table 116a, and a time reduction determination table 116b referred to in the time reduction gaming state (that is, the high probability time reduction gaming state).
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 a non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 116a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 116a. 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 116b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is selected based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected short-time determination table 116b. Is done.

According to the non-time reduction determination table 116a, 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 116a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time reduction determination table 116b, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined to be lost when the winning determination random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than this. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 116b 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 117 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 118 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117 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 117.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state, the variation time is 0. .6 seconds is determined. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by lottery of the normal symbols, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as lost, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 118 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning port opening control table 118. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 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. 13, 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. It will be possible to win a chance to win a jackpot while suppressing the decrease of.

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

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

  In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. 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 this embodiment) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and 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, special games, and small hit games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

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

In step 206, 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 performs processing such as port output for outputting each data signal created in step 207 and command transmission for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Execute the process. Then, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is terminated.

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

  In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

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

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

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

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the first 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 storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 506.

  In step 506, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the process at the time of the second start winning opening detection in step 302 described above 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 prize detection sensor 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection sensor 16a not being input, the process at the time of a 2nd starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure 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 2nd start winning opening detection process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure holding number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the second 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 storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 606.

  In step 606, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start winning opening detection process.

Next, the 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, data “04” indicating the execution of the small hit game control process described later, and the special game end process described later. Data “05” indicating execution.
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 One of the game control process (step 704), the small hit game control process (step 705), or the special game end process (step 706) 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 second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 811. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1” and executes a shift process of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) for a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.

Further, in step 804 which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 that the second special figure random number is stored, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by “1”, and the second The shift process of the reserved storage area is executed. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. Thus, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a jackpot determination process, which will be described later, by so-called first-in first-out (FIFO). Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 803 or step 804 are stored in the predetermined processing area. A jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result is executed based on the jackpot determination random number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in step 805 described above is a big hit or a small win, the big hit determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is determined by the game ball entering the start winning opening. After confirming whether it is a thing (that is, the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16), the winning design random number determination table 111 is selected, and the selected table and the above-mentioned step 803 or step 804 are selected. The special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the predetermined processing area. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in the above-described step 805 is a loss, a special if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 The symbol Z1 is determined, and the special symbol Z2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery 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 temporary storage 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 807.
In the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second is given priority over the first special figure random number. Special figure random numbers are processed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the random numbers may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 stores the symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 806 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 change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 executes the variation pattern determination process related to the determination of the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets the 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 first reserved storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 is configured so as to recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed and the second special figure random number is stored in the second reserved storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing the second special figure hold number. ing. 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 810.

In step 810, 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 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The apparatus 21 executes a demo determination process for performing a demo display. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and when a predetermined demonstration start time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed without the special symbol fluctuation display being performed. The demonstration command for displaying the demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special variation start process ends.

Next, the variation pattern determination process in step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game or the end of the small hit game, the special symbol type (X1, X2, X3, X4, Y, Z1 or Z2) determined in the above step 806, and The current number of holds is confirmed, and these contents are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103. Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a variation counter for counting the number of variations from the end of the special game or the end of the small hit game. Since the value of the variation counter is incremented by “1” every time a big win (lottery) is performed once, the number of variations from the end of the special game or the small hit game based on the value of this counter Can be confirmed.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 901.

In step 901, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding variation pattern command determination table 114 based on the number of variations from the end of the special game or the small hit game stored in the storage area in the above-mentioned step 900.
Specifically, if a jackpot is won in any of the gaming states, the special symbol type (X1, X2, X3 or X4) and the variation pattern command to be referred to when the variation pattern command is determined based on the setting table 115 (first setting table 115a, second setting table 115b or third setting table 115c) corresponding to the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery Information of the decision table 114 is acquired. In addition, when a small win is won during the normal gaming state, the variation pattern command determination table 114 referred to when the variation pattern command is determined based on the fourth setting table 115d at the end of the small hit game based on the winning. Information is acquired. The acquired information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 selects the above-described variation pattern command determination table 114 based on the information stored in the table information storage area.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 stores a selection table command for transmitting the variation pattern command determination table 114 selected in step 901 described above to the sub control board 300 in the effect transmission data storage area. This selection table command includes information indicating the type (first table 114a, second table 114b, and third table 114c) of the selected variation pattern command determination table 114. As will be described later, the type of the selected variation pattern command determination table 114 can be stored in the temporary storage area of the sub-RAM 303 based on the sub-control board 300 receiving this selection table command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 903.
In step 903, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern command determination table 114 selected in step 901 described above, the special symbol type stored in the predetermined storage area in step 900 described above, and step 803 or step 804 described above. The variation pattern command is determined on the basis of the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area, and the determined variation pattern command is stored in the predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command determined in step 903 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation time associated with the variation pattern command determined in step 903 based on the variation pattern command determination table 114 selected in step 901 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the obtained variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the variation 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 905 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 806 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 timer 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 timer 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 update processing for the number of time reductions and the number of high-precision times.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing.
Further, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high-probability gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming 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 performs no processing.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the above-described variation counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol (that is, the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, the special symbol X3, or the special symbol X4). If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a big hit symbol (that is, a small bonus symbol or a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111. On the other hand, 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.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 transmits to the sub-control board 300 the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped (special symbol X1, special symbol X2, special symbol X3, or special symbol X4). Set the command when winning the jackpot. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets 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 opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started to an effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds 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 rounds if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1, and the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X2, the special symbol X3, or For the special symbol X4, “4” is set as the number of rounds. 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 post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1111 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 determines that the special symbol stopped and displayed is the small symbol (that is, special symbol Y). It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a small symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1114. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1112.

In step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the small hit game, in the opening time timer counter, and stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started to store transmission data for effects Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1113.
In step 1113, the main CPU 101 sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the small hit game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

Further, in step 1114 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1111 described above is not a small winning symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and issues a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. Store in the transmission data storage area for effects. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1115.
In step 1115, 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 post-stop processing ends.

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 opening time timer counter in step 1108 has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 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 prize opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special prize opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 112 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. 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 is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has started, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
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 rounds 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 rounds decremented in step 1207 is “0”. When it is determined that the number of rounds is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of rounds 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 ending time timer counter, and an ending command indicating that the ending process is started is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. 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 ending time 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 “05” 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 small hit game control process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1250, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the small hit game control process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a small hit game control 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 1251.
In step 1251, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1112 described above has elapsed. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit 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 1252.

In step 1252, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process that is performed after the opening / closing of the big prize opening 18 is completed, in the small hit game control process. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1256. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1253.
In step 1253, the main CPU 101 performs a small hit game execution process for opening and closing the special winning opening 18 based on the third operation table 116 c in the special electric accessory operation table 112. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1254.

In step 1254, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 has been completed. And when it determines with opening / closing of the big winning opening 18 not complete | finishing, a small hit game control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1255.
In step 1255, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the small hit game, in an ending time timer counter, and sends an ending command indicating that the ending process is started to an effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the small hit game control process ends.

Further, in step 1256 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1252 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1255 has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1257.
In step 1257, the main CPU 101 executes a small hit game ending process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1258.
In step 1258, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the small hit game control process ends.

Next, the small hit game ending process in step 1257 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1280, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the normal gaming state. When it is determined that the game state is not the normal game state (that is, the high-probability short-time game state, the high-probability non-time-short game state, or the low-probability short-time game state), the small hit game end processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game state is normal, the process proceeds to the next step 1281.
In step 1281, the main CPU 101 obtains information on the fluctuation pattern command determination table 114 (the first table 114a, the second table 114b, or the third table 114c) to be referred to when determining the fluctuation pattern command. Execute decision table information acquisition processing. Specifically, the fourth setting table 115d is selected, and information on the variation pattern command determination table 114 defined in the selected fourth setting table 115d is acquired. Then, the acquired table information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1282.
In step 1282, the main CPU 101 stores a table information acquisition command indicating that the information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to when determining the variation pattern command is acquired in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the fact that the above information has been newly acquired can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1283.
In step 1283, the main CPU 101 resets the value of the variation counter. As a result, the number of times of change from the end of the small hit game based on the small hit win in the normal gaming state is counted. Then, the small hit game end process ends.

Next, the special game end process in step 706 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “05” indicating execution of the special game end process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “05”, the special game end process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “05”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 executes a gaming state setting process for setting a gaming state after the end of the special game based on the gaming state setting table 113.
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. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2, the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are both turned on, Also set “10000”. In addition, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X3, both the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned on, and “10000” is set to the high-accuracy number of times, and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is high. “10000” is set to the number of times when the short-probability gaming state or the low-probability gaming state is low, and “60” is set to the number of times when the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high-probability non-time-short gaming state or the normal gaming state. "Is set. When the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X4, the high-probability game flag is turned off, the time-short game flag is turned on, and “60” is set as the number of time-savings.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 executes variation pattern command determination table information acquisition processing for acquiring information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 that is referred to when determining the variation pattern command. Specifically, the setting table 115 (first setting) corresponding to the jackpot symbol (special symbol stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the ended special game and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot The table 115a, the second setting table 115b, or the third setting table 115c) is selected, and the information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 defined in the selected setting table 115 is acquired. Then, the acquired table information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 resets the value of the variation counter. As a result, the number of changes since the end of the special game is counted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1304.

In step 1304, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command indicating the gaming state set in step 1301 in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command includes information that the high probability game flag set in step 1301 is on, information that the short-time game flag is on, high-probability count information, and short-time count information. ing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1305.
In step 1305, the main CPU 101 stores the table information acquisition command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1306.
In step 1306, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

Next, the common figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12” indicating the execution of the symbol stop post-processing, and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1402) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404) is executed. 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 random number stored in the usual-pending storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), which will be used in a winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit-determined random number determination table 116 (either the non-time reduction determination table 116a or the time reduction determination table 116b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time-short determination table 116a and determines a winning random number stored in a predetermined 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 predetermined processing area is determined with reference to the short-time determination table 116b. 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 not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined general-purpose storage 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, the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined common memory area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next 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 117 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 usual variable time timer counter when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, and when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, Set “0.6 seconds” to the variable time timer 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. As a result, 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 variation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variation 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 normal symbol variation time set in the normal symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the normal symbol stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a normal figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time timer 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 normal stop display time set in the normal stop display time timer counter in step 1603 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said normal symbol stop display time not having passed, the process after a normal symbol stop is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal map 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 not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704. On the other hand, 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.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets “13” in the normal drawing execution phase data so that the movable piece control processing is executed in the normal drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  Further, in Step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in Step 1702 is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

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

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol variation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 118, and energizes as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16 c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

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

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

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special figure game, the general figure game, the special game, and the small hit game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives the commands, so that the sub-control board 300 causes the progress of the game. The control of the production accompanying the is executed.
In the following, a description will be given of a variation effect that is executed during the variation display of the special symbol and notifies the result of the jackpot lottery and a background display effect that displays a background image that can suggest the gaming state being set.

(Overview of variable production)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is executed by the display mode of the effect symbol 50. In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of 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, after the start of the special symbol variation display, the variation display of all the production symbols 50 is started from the state where all the production symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 34A and 34B). Then, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the first stop symbol) located on the left side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the second stop symbol) located on the right side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the third stop symbol) located in the center. The symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols) (see FIGS. 34C to 34E).
And when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 34 (e)). 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 big hit lottery is a loss or a small win, although not particularly illustrated, all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol. That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is indicated that the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss or a small hit. Note that the stop display mode described above does not actively notify that the result of the big win lottery is a loss or a small win, but simply recognizes to the player that it is a lost or small win (not a big hit). It is something to be made. And even if the result of the jackpot lottery is either a case of a loss or a jackpot, the player is stopped and displayed in the same manner, so that the player can determine the result of the jackpot lottery by the stop display mode of this effect symbol 50. It is not possible to know whether is a loss or a small hit.

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

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a variation effect mode, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols (a variation pattern of “three-second variation”) (Corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of “14-second fluctuation”), and the first and second stop symbols are stopped and displayed in the same pattern (so-called reach display is performed). And a fluctuation pattern of “60-second fluctuation”). Each of these variation effect modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode is set with various variations, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like.
In the reach variation pattern, a reach development effect is displayed in which a predetermined development effect image or the like (for example, a moving image or the like in which the effect symbols 50 are destroyed one after another) is displayed on the effect display device 21 after the reach display. A variation pattern with development for notifying the result of the lottery (see FIG. 35) and a variation pattern without development for notifying the result of the lottery without executing the reach development effect after the reach display is provided.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, after a reach development effect is executed as a variation pattern with development, a losing is displayed once, and then a predetermined operation is performed on the player. An operation effect (for example, an effect of repeatedly hitting the operation button 9b during a predetermined operation valid period) is executed, and then a special pattern for notifying a lottery result is provided.

This special pattern is associated with a variation pattern of “43 seconds variation” (a variation pattern command of “A0H”), and whenever a variation pattern of “43 seconds variation” is determined, the variation of the special pattern is always performed. Production is performed.
Further, the variation pattern of “43-second variation” can be determined only when a small win or a big win is won within a predetermined period (see FIG. 9). That is, when the variation pattern of “43-second variation” is determined and the variation effect of the special pattern is executed, the player can grasp that the player has won the jackpot or jackpot.

When the jackpot is won and the special pattern is determined, after the operation effect is executed, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a manner to notify the jackpot, and a display indicating that the jackpot is won ( For example, a character image “BONUS!” Is displayed) (see FIGS. 35G and 35H).
On the other hand, when winning a small hit and a special pattern is determined, after the operation effect is executed, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a manner to notify the small hit, but the small win is won. There is no indication that this has been done. Although not shown in particular, during the small hit game based on the small hit, a display (for example, a character display such as “special mode entry”) indicating that the display of a special background image to be described later is started. When the small hit game is completed, a special background image described later is displayed (see FIG. 35 (i)), and the next variation effect is started. Since the small hit game ends in an extremely short time, the special background image is displayed as soon as the display indicating that the display of the special background image is started is performed after the end of the operation effect. It will be.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a normal game state or a high probability non-short-time game state (that is, either the first table 114a or the third table 114c) When the jackpot is won while the variation pattern command determination table 114 is selected, the variation pattern of “43 seconds variation” may be determined, and the variation effect of the special pattern can be executed (FIG. 9 ( a), see FIG. 9C and FIG.
On the other hand, if the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high probability short gaming state or the low probability short gaming state (that is, the jackpot while the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the second table 114b is selected). In the case of winning, the variation pattern of “43 seconds variation” is not determined, and the variation effect of the special pattern is not executed (see FIG. 9B and FIG. 10).

In addition, when the small win is won in the normal gaming state set after the end of the low-probability short-time gaming state, the number of derivation of the big winning lottery results after the normal gaming state is set is 31st or later. Derivation of the jackpot lottery result if there is, or after the small hit game based on the small win winning in the normal gaming state is completed (that is, in the normal gaming state) and the small hit game is ended When the number of times is the 31st or later (that is, when the small pattern is won while the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the first table 114a is selected), the variation pattern of “43 seconds variation” is determined, A special pattern variation effect is executed (see FIGS. 9A and 10).
On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the high probability short gaming state or the low probability short gaming state (that is, while the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the second table 114b is selected). A variation pattern of “3 seconds variation” is always determined in the case of winning a small hit (see FIG. 9B and FIG. 10). In addition, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is a high probability non-short-time gaming state, the time of winning the small hit is after the small winning game based on the small hitting winning in the normal gaming state has ended. If the number of derivation of the jackpot lottery result after the end of the bonus game is up to the 30th, or the time of winning the bonus game, the low-probability short-time gaming state ends and the normal gaming state is set The variation pattern of “14-second variation” is always determined when the number of derivation of the jackpot lottery result is 30th since then (see FIG. 9C and FIG. 10).
That is, in these cases, the variation pattern of “43-second variation” is not determined, and the variation effect of the special pattern is not executed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the first to thirtieth jackpot lottery after the normal game is set again after the end of the small hit game based on the winning jackpot won in the normal gaming state, In the case of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery in the high probability non-short-time gaming state or in the first to 30th jackpot lottery after the low-probability short-time gaming state ends and the normal gaming state is set The variation pattern of “14-second variation” that can be determined when the jackpot lottery result is lost is determined. Since the fluctuation pattern of “14-second fluctuation” is a mode in which a display of a loss or a small win is made without performing reach display, in the above case, the result of the big win lottery is a loss, or The game progresses without knowing whether it is a small hit.
On the other hand, in the jackpot lottery in the normal gaming state other than the above, when the jackpot is won, the variation pattern of “43 second variation” that can be determined when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot The special pattern variation effect is executed. Therefore, in this case, it is indicated that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, and the game proceeds.

  In order to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot, a cut-in effect or the like that performs a predetermined display on the background image of the effect display device 21 may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol 50. Furthermore, in the above-described effects, a predetermined BGM, audio, or the like may be output from the audio output device 10 (speaker) in addition to the image display.

  In addition, although not specifically illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the mode of variation effect (the type of effect symbol 50 to be stopped and the type of development effect image, etc.) is determined in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. Various variation effect determination tables for storing are stored. Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects a variation effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, the selected variation effect determination table, the variation pattern command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and a predetermined The mode of the variation effect is determined based on the variation effect random number (effect random number) acquired within the numerical range. Thereby, the change effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

(Overview of background display effects)
As described above, the background display effect is an effect of displaying a background image that can suggest the gaming state being set. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a background image corresponding to the selected variation pattern command determination table 114 is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, thereby suggesting a gaming state being set. It can be done.
The background image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 is not particularly illustrated, but two types of normal background images (hereinafter, one normal background image is referred to as “first normal background image”, and the other normal image is displayed). The background image is referred to as a “second normal background image”, a special background image and a short-time / medium-time background image are provided, and a special game and a small hit game are not being performed (during execution or waiting for a variation effect) Any one of the background images is displayed.
Although not specifically shown, the special symbol X1 or special symbol X2 is determined in the short-time / medium background image, and the gaming state set after the end of the special game is the high-probability short / short gaming state. A high-definition confirmed background image that is displayed when it is confirmed (recognized) is also provided.
The background image is not limited to these, and other background images may be provided. Further, only one type or three or more types of normal background images may be provided, and two or more types of special background images and time-short / medium background images may be provided.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the first table 114a is selected, the first normal background image is displayed as the initial background image. Then, while the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the first table 114a is selected, that is, during the normal gaming state set after the end of the low-probability short gaming state, the big hit after the normal gaming state is set When the number of derivation of the lottery result is 31st or after, or after the small hit game based on the small win winning in the normal game state is completed (that is, in the normal game state), the small hit game is When the number of derivation of the jackpot lottery result after the end is 31st or later, either the first normal background image or the second normal background image is displayed.
When the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the second table 114b is selected, a short-time / medium-time background image is displayed as an initial background image. Then, while the variation pattern command determination table 114a of the second table 114b is selected, that is, during the high-probability short-time gaming state or the low-probability short-time gaming state, the time-short / medium background image is always displayed.
When the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the third table 114c is selected, a special background image is displayed as an initial background image. Then, while the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the third table 114c is selected, that is, in the normal gaming state set after the end of the low-probability non-short game state and the low-probability short-time game state, the normal game The jackpot lottery result is derived 30 times after the state is set until the jackpot lottery result is derived 30 times, or after the small bonus game based on the small bonus winning in the normal gaming state is completed. In the meantime, any one of the special background image, the first normal background image, and the second normal background image is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21.

In addition, during selection of each variation pattern command determination table 114, a lottery for determining one of the displayable background images is performed at the start of the variation effect, and the background determined by the lottery is determined. An image is displayed on the display unit 21 a of the effect display device 21.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36, a background image determination table 119 for determining a background image to be displayed on the display unit 21a is stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 in this embodiment. The background image determination table 119 includes a first background image determination table 119a for determining a background image while the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the first table 114a is selected, and a variation pattern command of the second table 114b. A second background image determination table 119b for determining a background image while the determination table 114 is selected and a second image for determining a background image when the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the third table 114c is selected. 3 background image determination table 119c is provided (see FIG. 36).
In these background image determination tables 119, the types of background images to be displayed are determined in association with image determination random numbers acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 99 in this embodiment). At the start of the variation effect, the sub CPU 301 acquires one image determination random number within the above numerical range, and the background corresponding to the acquired image determination random number and the selected variation pattern command determination table 114. Based on the image determination table 119, a background image to be displayed is determined.

Specifically, while the first table 114a is selected, the background image to be displayed is determined with reference to the first background image determination table 119a. As shown in FIG. 36A, according to the first background image determination table 119a, the first normal background image is determined when the acquired image determination random number is 0 to 49, and the second normal image is determined when the acquired image determination random number is 50 to 99. A normal background image is determined. Then, the determined first normal background image or second normal background image is displayed.
That is, during the display of the first normal background image, the display of the first normal background image is continued when the first normal background image is determined, and the display is being performed when the second normal background image is determined. The first normal background image is switched to the second normal background image (see FIG. 37A). Further, during the display of the second normal background image, the display of the second normal background image is continued when the second normal background image is determined, and the display is being performed when the first normal background image is determined. The second normal background image is switched to the first normal background image (see FIG. 37A).

  While the second table 114b is selected, the background image to be displayed is determined with reference to the second background image determination table 119b. As shown in FIG. 36 (b), according to the second background image determination table 119b, when the acquired image determination random number is 0 to 99 (whatever the image determination random number is), the short, medium, and middle background images It is determined. In other words, while the second table 114b is selected, only the short / medium background image is determined, so that the short / medium background image is always displayed.

While the third table 114c is selected, the background image to be displayed is determined with reference to the third background image determination table 119c. As shown in FIG. 36C, according to the third background image determination table 119c, the special background image is determined when the acquired image determination random number is 0 to 79, and the first normal background is determined when it is 80 to 89. The image is determined, and the second normal background image is determined at 90-99. Then, the determined special background image, first normal background image, or second normal background image is displayed.
That is, during the display of the special background image, when the special background image is determined, the display of the special background image is continued. When the first normal background image is determined, the special background image being displayed is the first special background image. When the normal background image is switched to and the second normal background image is determined, the special background image being displayed is switched to the second normal background image (see FIG. 37B). In addition, during the display of the first normal background image, the display of the first normal background image is continued when the first normal background image is determined, and the display is being performed when the second normal background image is determined. When the first normal background image is switched to the second normal background image and the special background image is determined, the first normal background image being displayed is switched to the special background image (see FIG. 37B). Further, during the display of the second normal background image, the display of the second normal background image is continued when the second normal background image is determined, and the display is being performed when the first normal background image is determined. When the second normal background image is switched to the first normal background image and the special background image is determined, the second normal background image being displayed is switched to the special background image (see FIG. 37B).

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the short-time / medium background image is displayed, it is suggested that the gaming state being set is the high-probability short-time gaming state or the low-probability short-time gaming state. ing. When the special background image is displayed, it is suggested that the game state being set is a high probability non-short-time game state or a normal game state. When the first normal background image or the second normal background image is displayed, it is suggested that the game state being set is a high-probability non-short game state or a normal game state.

Next, the transition of the background image displayed after the end of the special game or after the end of the small hit game will be described more specifically.
(1) When the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined When the jackpot is won, and when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined as the jackpot symbol, a high probability is obtained when the special game based on the determination ends. Since the time-saving gaming state is set and the second table 114b is selected, the time-short / medium background image is displayed. In this case, the high probability short-time gaming state continues and the second table 114b continues to be selected until the next jackpot is won. Therefore, the short-time / medium-time background image is continuously displayed until the next jackpot is won.

(2) When the special symbol X3 is determined When a big win is won in the short game state with high probability or the short game state with low probability, and when the special symbol X3 is determined, the special game based on the determination is made as described above. When is completed, the high probability short-time gaming state is set and the second table 114b is selected, so that the short-time medium background image is displayed. In this case, the high probability short-time gaming state continues and the second table 114b continues to be selected until the next jackpot is won. Therefore, the short-time / medium-time background image is continuously displayed until the next jackpot is won.
On the other hand, in the case of winning the jackpot in the high-probability non-short-time gaming state or the normal gaming state, and when the special symbol X3 is determined as the jackpot symbol, as in the above, when the special game based on the determination ends, Since the high probability short-time gaming state is set and the second table 114b is selected, the short-time medium background image is displayed. In this case, the high probability short-time gaming state continues and the second table 114b is selected until the jackpot lottery is performed 60 times without winning the jackpot, and then the next jackpot is won. The high probability non-short game state continues and the third table 114c continues to be selected. Therefore, until the jackpot lottery is performed 60 times without winning the jackpot, the background image is displayed continuously, and at the start of the next variation production (the 61st jackpot lottery is performed) ), A special background image is displayed. After that, any of the special background image, the first normal background image, and the second normal background image is displayed until the next jackpot is won.

(3) When the special symbol X4 is determined When the jackpot is won and the special symbol X4 is determined as the jackpot symbol, when the special game based on the determination ends, the low probability short-time gaming state is set and the second Since the table 114b is selected, a time-short / medium-background image is displayed. In this case, the low probability short-time gaming state continues and the second table 114b is selected until the jackpot lottery is performed 60 times without winning the jackpot, and then the jackpot without winning the jackpot. Until the next lottery is performed 30 times, the normal gaming state continues and the third table 114c is selected, and thereafter the normal gaming state continues and the first table 114a is selected until the next jackpot is won. . Therefore, until the jackpot lottery is performed 60 times without winning the jackpot, the background image is displayed continuously, and at the start of the next variation production (the 61st jackpot lottery is performed) ), A special background image is displayed. After that, the special background image, the first normal background image, or the second normal background image is displayed until the jackpot lottery is performed 30 times without winning the jackpot, and at the start of the next variation effect When the 91st jackpot lottery is performed, the first normal background image is displayed. Then, after that, until the next jackpot is won, either the first normal background image or the second normal background image is displayed.

(4) When winning a small bonus during the normal gaming state When winning the small bonus during the normal gaming state and the special symbol Y is determined as the small winning symbol, the small winning game based on the winning is terminated. Since the normal gaming state is set and the third table 114c is selected, a special background image is displayed. In this case, the third table 114c is selected until the jackpot lottery is performed 30 times without winning the jackpot, and then the first table 114a is continuously selected until the next jackpot is won. . Therefore, any one of the special background image, the first normal background image, and the second normal background image is displayed until the jackpot lottery is performed 30 times without winning the jackpot. Thereafter, either the first normal background image or the second normal background image is displayed until the next jackpot is won.

  In addition, when winning a small hit during a gaming state other than the normal gaming state, as described above, without acquiring the information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 based on the setting table 115 newly, The variation pattern command determination table 114 is selected based on the information referenced at the time of winning the small hit. Therefore, the background image displayed after the end of the small hit game based on the small win is changed in the same manner as in any one of the above (1) to (4).

As described above, the special background image is displayed on the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the high-probability non-short game state, the low-probability short-time game state is ended and the normal game state is set, so that the big hit lottery Until the game is performed 30 times, or after the small-hit game based on the small-hit winning in the normal game state is completed and the normal game state is set again until the big-hit lottery is performed 30 times ( (See FIG. 38).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the big win is won in the high probability non-short game state or the normal game state and the special symbol X3 is determined, the high probability game state (high If the special game X4 is determined by winning the jackpot and the special symbol X4 is determined, the low probability game state (low probability short game state) is set after the special game ends, but during the special game Since the number of round games to be executed and the number of time reductions after the end of the special game are the same, it is difficult to determine whether the high probability game state or the low probability game state is set after the special game ends. It has become.
Even if any game state is set, since the special background image is displayed until the jackpot lottery is performed 30 times after the short-time game state ends, the player can Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for setting the high probability gaming state.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game is in the normal gaming state and the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the first table 114a is selected (period in which only the normal background image is displayed), When winning, when winning in the normal gaming state and when the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the third table 114c is selected (a period during which the special background image can be displayed), and a high probability In any non-time-saving gaming state (period in which the special background image can be displayed), in any case, the special background image is displayed after the small winning game based on the winning is completed (see FIG. 38). .
Then, if the small win is won during the display of the normal background image, the background image displayed on the display unit 21a is switched from the normal background image to the special background image after the end of the small hit game, but the special background image If a small win is won during the display, the special background image will continue to be displayed after the small hit game ends.

Here, as described above, although the variation pattern of “43-second fluctuation” can be determined when winning a small hit, the variation pattern of “43-second variation” won by winning a small hit during display of the special background image. If determined, the game state does not change after the end of the small hit game, and the special pattern variation effect is executed even though the special background image is continuously displayed. There is a risk that the production effect will be reduced.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when in the normal gaming state and the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the first table 114a is selected (that is, a period during which only the normal background image is displayed). In the case of winning a small hit, a variation pattern of “43-second variation” is determined (see FIG. 38A), but the variation pattern command determination table 114 of the third table 114c is in the normal gaming state. When selected (that is, a period during which a special background image can be displayed), if a small win is won, the variation pattern of “43 seconds variation” is not determined, and the variation pattern of “14 seconds variation” is determined. (See FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 38 (a)).
When the fluctuation pattern of this “14-second fluctuation” is determined, as described above, the small win is displayed without performing the reach display in the fluctuation production, and the game can be performed without knowing that the small win has been won. proceed. When the special background image is displayed at the time of winning the small hit, the special background image is continuously displayed without performing display switching control or the like.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a win is made during normal display of the background image, a special pattern variation effect is executed to increase the player's expectation for the win or the big win. On the other hand, if you win a small hit while displaying a special background image, you can prevent the player from having excessive expectations for winning the big hit without performing a special pattern variation effect. The effect can be further enhanced.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to determine the contents of other effects that are executed simultaneously with the effects, according to the contents of the effects being executed. A well-balanced performance that can be held by the player can be executed.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control the performance according to the situation at the time of winning the small hit, and thus it is possible to prevent the player's interest from decreasing.

  In addition, because of the setting as described above, with regard to the mode of variation effect (displayed image or the like) when the variation pattern of “14-second variation” is determined when winning a small winning, Since it is possible to share the mode of variation production when the variation pattern of “14-second variation” is determined when a loss occurs, the man-hour for design and development of variation production executed when winning a small hit is reduced. You can also do it.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the various processes as described above will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each effect random number (variable effect random number, image determination random number), and thereafter repeatedly executes the process in step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. Here, each production random number is updated asynchronously.

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

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

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted in accordance with the progress status of the changing effect being executed, and operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the pressing operation detection sensor 9d. It is determined whether or not is input. When an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, an image indicating that the effect operation device 9 has been operated is displayed. Commands are sent to the transmission buffer to be sent to various control boards such as a control board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown), and an electrical control board (not shown). Store. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, a sound control board, and an illumination control board. Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

Next, the table information acquisition command reception process executed when the table information acquisition 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 table information acquisition command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 1282 of the small hit game ending process or in step 1305 of the special game ending process, and then is controlled by the output control process in step 208. 300.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 clears information indicating the type of the variation pattern command determination table 114 stored in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the sub control board 300 receives the selection table command transmitted from the main control board 100 at the start of the special symbol fluctuation display, so that The information indicating the type of the variation pattern command determination table 114 selected in (1) is transmitted to the sub control board 300 and stored in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. In other words, information indicating the type of the selected variation pattern command determination table 114 is stored in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. When the special game based on the jackpot winning is completed or when the bonus game based on the small winning prize in the normal gaming state is ended, the above information is deleted from the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. The Rukoto. Then, the table information acquisition command reception process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the selection table command reception processing that is executed when a selection table command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the selection table command is stored in step 902 of the variation pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 indicates information indicating the type of the variation pattern command determination table 114 included in the received selection table command, and indicates the type of the variation pattern command determination table 114 stored in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. It is determined whether or not the information matches (that is, whether or not the selected variation pattern command determination table 114 has been changed in the variation display of the special symbol this time). If it is determined that they match, the selection table command reception process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 stores information indicating the type of the variation pattern command determination table 114 included in the received selection table command in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. That is, the contents stored in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303 are updated to information indicating the type of the variation pattern command determination table 114 included in the received selection table command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

In step 2302, the background image determination table 119 corresponding to the information indicating the type of the variation pattern command determination table 114 stored in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303 is acquired and stored in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. Specifically, when the type of the stored variation pattern command determination table 114 is the first table 114a, the first background image determination table 119a is acquired, and the type of the stored variation pattern command determination table 114 is acquired. Is the second table 114b, the second background image determination table 119b is acquired. If the stored variation pattern command determination table 114 is the third table 114c, the third background image is determined. The decision table 119c is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 sets an initial background image display command for displaying a predetermined initial background image in the transmission buffer. Specifically, when the type of the stored variation pattern command determination table 114 is the first table 114a, an initial background image display command corresponding to the first normal background image is set, and the stored variation pattern When the type of the command determination table 114 is the second table 114b, the initial background image display command corresponding to the short time medium background image is set, and the type of the stored variation pattern command determination table 114 is the third table 114c. If it is, the initial background image display command corresponding to the special background image is set. The initial background image display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the initial background image is displayed by these control boards based on the received initial background image display command. Control will be performed. Then, the selection table command reception process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the fluctuation pattern command is stored in step 904 of the fluctuation pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 executes a background image control process for performing control related to the background image being displayed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 acquires the variable effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 determines the variation effect mode based on the variation effect random number acquired in step 2401, the variation effect determination table for determining the variation effect mode, and the received variation pattern command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode determined in step 2402 in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and control for executing the variation effect based on the received variation effect execution command is performed by these control boards. It will be. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the background image control processing in step 2400 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In Step 2500, the sub CPU 301 acquires the image determination random number updated in Step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 determines a background image to be displayed based on the image determination random number acquired in step 2500 described above and the background image determination table 119 acquired in step 2302 above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determined background image matches the displayed background image. If it is determined that they match, the background image control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to the next step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 sets a background image switching command corresponding to the background image determined in step 2502 described above in the transmission buffer. The background image switching command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and control for switching the background image being displayed based on the received background image switching command by these control boards. Will be performed. Then, the background image control process ends.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, there is only one kind of small hit symbol determined when winning a small hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more types of small hit symbols are provided. When winning a win, you may make it determine one of the small winning symbols by lottery.
In the above-described embodiment, each variation pattern command determination table 114 is provided with only one type of variation pattern determined when winning a small hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Two or more types of variation patterns may be provided, and when a small win is won, any variation pattern may be determined by lottery.
Further, when two or more types of small hit symbols are provided, two or more types of variation patterns may be provided according to each small hit symbol.
In addition, as described above, during the small hit game, the effect display device 21 displays to instruct that the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a (so-called right hit). When winning a winning game, when a variation pattern of “14-second fluctuation” is displayed in which a display of lose or small hits is displayed without performing reach display, the small wins are won during the small hit game that is executed. In this case, the above-described display may be performed in such a manner that the player is less likely to visually recognize than the small hit game or special game executed when the variation pattern of “43-second variation” is determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a win is won in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state, the information on the variation pattern command determination table 114 is not newly acquired based on the setting table 115, and thereafter Although the variation pattern command determination table 114 is selected based on the information referred to at the time of winning the small hit, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a setting table 115 corresponding to a case where a small win is won in a high probability non-short-time gaming state is provided, and in this setting table 115, the number of changes at the time of determining a change pattern command is 1 It is determined that the third table 114c is to be selected when it is after the first time. Then, in the case of winning a small hit in the high probability non-short-time gaming state, the information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 may be acquired based on the setting table 115.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, whenever a special symbol variation display (variation effect) is performed, a lottery for determining any one of the displayable background images is performed, and the background being displayed is displayed. When a background image different from the image is determined, the background image being displayed is switched, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the initial background image is displayed or when the background image being displayed is switched, the above-described lottery is not performed until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times. You may set so that does not switch.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  Further, the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the start area of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. The variation pattern in the above-described embodiment corresponds to variation information of the present invention. The variation pattern command determination table 114 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation information table of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 903 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation information determination unit of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 and the effect display device 21 that execute the processing of step 2403 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the special game control process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention. The main CPU 101 that executes the small hit game control process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the small hit game execution means of the present invention. Further, the fluctuation time of 14 seconds in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first fluctuation information of the present invention. Further, the third table 114c in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first variation information table of the present invention. Further, the 43 second variation time in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second variation information of the present invention. Further, the first table 114a in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second variation information table of the present invention. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the period from the end of the small hitting game based on the small hitting winning in the normal gaming state until the big winning lottery is performed 30 times corresponds to the special period of the present invention. Also, in the above-described embodiment, the number of lottery wins after the small hit game based on the small win game in the normal game state is 31st or later, and the period until winning the big win is This corresponds to a predetermined period other than the special period of the invention. The reachless variation pattern in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect of the predetermined aspect of the present invention. In addition, the special pattern in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a fluctuating effect in a mode different from the predetermined mode of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 1301 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming state setting means of the present invention. The background display effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the suggestion effect of the present invention. Moreover, the background display effect of the aspect which displays either the 1st normal background image or the 2nd normal background image in the above-mentioned embodiment is equivalent to the normal suggestion effect of this invention. Moreover, the background display effect of the aspect which displays either a special background image, a 1st normal background image, or a 2nd normal background image in the above-mentioned embodiment is equivalent to the special suggestion effect of this invention.

P Pachinko machine 21 Production display device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
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Claims (3)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A starting area provided in the gaming area, into which a gaming ball can enter;
A small win game that opens the special winning opening in a manner different from the special game, that the special game that opens the special winning opening provided in the gaming area is executed on condition that the game ball enters the starting area. And lottery means for deriving a lottery result of lottery that neither the special game nor the small hit game is executed,
A variation information table in which variation information including at least a variation time that is an execution time of a variation effect for notifying the lottery result derived by the lottery means is defined;
When the lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the fluctuation information determining means for determining the fluctuation information based on the fluctuation information table;
Production execution means capable of executing the fluctuation production based on the fluctuation information determined by the fluctuation information determination means;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when a lottery result indicating that the special game is executed is derived by the lottery means;
A small hit game executing means for executing the small hit game when a lottery result for executing the small hit game is derived by the lottery means,
The fluctuation information table is
A first fluctuation information table in which at least first fluctuation information is defined;
And at least a second variation information table in which second variation information different from the first variation information is defined,
The variation information determining means includes
When a lottery result indicating that the small hitting game is executed is derived by the lottery means in a special period that is started when a predetermined start condition is satisfied and continues until a predetermined end condition is satisfied The first variation information can be determined based on the first variation information table, and a lottery result indicating that the small hitting game is executed by the lottery means in a predetermined period other than the special period is derived. The second variation information can be determined based on the second variation information table,
The production execution means
When the second variation information is determined, it is possible to recognize that it is a lottery result of either executing the special game or executing the small hit game after performing a predetermined variation display. Although it is possible to execute a variation effect by a special pattern in which a stop display is performed in such a manner, when the first variation information is determined, the special game and the small game are different from the special pattern. A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute a fluctuating effect based on a pattern for notifying that a winning game is not executed . The special period is
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is started at the end of the small hit game and continues until the number of lottery results derived by the lottery means reaches a predetermined number. The variation information determining means includes
In a predetermined period other than the special period, when the lottery result indicating that neither the special game nor the small hit game is executed is derived by the lottery means, the first variation information can be determined. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.

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