JP6325863B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, when a game ball enters the start area (start winning prize opening), a big win lottery is performed, a special symbol variation display is started, and the big win symbol is stopped and displayed as a big win A game that can execute a special game in which a round game with an open mouth is performed a plurality of times is known.
Also, in recent years, in order to enhance the interest of the player for special games, a specific area where game balls that have entered the grand prize opening can enter is specified, and game balls that have entered the grand prize opening in specific round games are specified. A gaming machine has been devised in which a gaming state having a different degree of advantage is set after completion of a special game depending on whether or not an entry has been made (see Patent Document 1).
As such a gaming machine, for example, when a game ball does not enter a specific area, a low-probability gaming state in which a jackpot lottery is performed with a predetermined probability is set, and a game ball enters the specific area In such a case, a high probability gaming state (so-called probability variation gaming state) in which a jackpot lottery is performed with a higher probability than the low probability gaming state is known.

Japanese Patent No. 4883820

In gaming machines such as those described above, it is common to execute a variation effect that informs the result of a lottery with a special symbol variation display, but the variation effect variation time is different for each gaming state. It is determined by a predetermined table provided. For example, if the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state, the variation time of the variation effect is determined based on a table corresponding to the low-probability gaming state, and if the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, it corresponds to the high-probability gaming state The variation time of the variation effect is determined based on the table to be performed.
That is, in such a gaming machine, the player himself cannot select the table for determining the variation time, and the above table is automatically determined according to the set gaming state. Become. Therefore, for example, when a player wants to enjoy a variation effect with a variation time based on a table corresponding to a low probability gaming state, the gaming state is intentionally set to the low probability gaming state. In a specific round game, it is unavoidable to prevent a game ball from entering a specific area.
However, as described above, the low-probability gaming state set when a game ball does not enter a specific area in a specific round game has a lower probability than the high-probability gaming state set when a game ball enters. This is a gaming state in which a jackpot lottery is performed, which is a relatively unfavorable gaming state for the player. Then, since the player does not want to intentionally prevent the game ball from entering the specific area, the game ball will eventually enter the specific area.
As described above, in the above-described gaming machine, it may be difficult to execute the variation effect in the variation time according to the player's needs, and thus there is a possibility that the player's interest in the variation effect may be reduced. It was.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and it is possible to execute a fluctuating effect in a fluctuating time according to the player's needs, and to prevent the player's interest from decreasing with respect to the fluctuating effect. The purpose is to provide gaming machines.

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). A second start winning opening 16), an opening / closing member (second opening / closing door 55b) that is displaceable between two positions of a first position (open position) and a second position (closed position); A large winning opening (second large winning opening 55) that is in an open state in which a game ball can enter when in the position 1, and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter when the opening and closing member is in the second position. ) And a special game in which a round game in which the special prize opening is in an open state is performed on condition that the game ball that has entered the special prize opening can enter and the entry of the game ball into the starting area Lottery means (main CPU 101) for determining whether or not to execute can be performed by lottery, On the condition that it is determined that the special game is to be executed by the selection means, the special game execution means (main CPU 101) for executing the special game, and the time of the variable effect for informing the result of the lottery by the lottery means. A first variation pattern table (first variation time determination table) and a second variation pattern table (second variation time determination table), each of which defines a certain variation time, each having a different variation time, and the special game When a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 during the execution of the game, after the special game is over, a variation effect is executed based on the variation time set in the first variation pattern table, If a predetermined number of game balls do not enter the specific area 57 during the execution of the special game, the second variable is made after the special game is over. Variation demonstration execution means for executing the change effect based on variation time determined in the pattern table (sub CPU 301, effect display device 21, an image control board) and, said determining at a predetermined probability execution of special games by said selecting means The game state setting means for setting the game state to any one of a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state in which execution of the special game is determined with a higher probability than the low-probability gaming state, The state setting means sets the gaming state to the high-probability gaming state after the special game ends when a predetermined number of gaming balls enter the specific area during execution of the special game, and If a predetermined number of game balls do not enter the specific area during execution, the game state is set to the low probability game state after the special game ends, and the game state is set to the high probability. After the game state is set, the probability that the special game is determined to be executed before the number of lotteries by the lottery means reaches a first number that is the number of times that the high probability game state is set; and After the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state, the number of lotteries by the lottery means is the number of times that the low probability gaming state is set and is greater than the first number. The probability that execution of the special game is determined until the number of times is reached is set to be the same or substantially the same .
Here, the probabilities are almost the same, which means that a difference is finally generated when a large number of trials are made, and the player can enter the specific area 57 or not. Can be set to a value that does not feel advantageous or disadvantageous to the progress of the game. For example, if the difference in probability is within 1%, it can be said that they are almost the same.
In addition, the probability that the execution of the special game is determined to be the same or almost the same after the special game is finished and before the predetermined number of lotteries are performed by the lottery means that the special game is finished after the special game is finished. This is synonymous with the same or almost the same payout rate until a predetermined number of lotteries are performed by the lottery means. The payout rate is the ratio of the number of game balls that can be theoretically acquired during the same period to the number of game balls that can theoretically be used (consumed) in the game within a predetermined period.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a game ball can be entered into the specific area 57 during execution of the special game, and the player can play the game ball into the specific area 57 during execution of the special game. By selecting whether or not to enter, a variation effect based on different variation times is executed. In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the advantage after the special game is finished, regardless of whether the game ball enters the specific area 57 during the execution of the special game or not. It has not changed.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the player can only select the variation time of the variation effect after the end of the special game without considering the advantage after the end of the special game. Since it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball is allowed to enter the specific area 57 during execution, it is possible to execute a variation effect in a variation time according to the player's needs. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the above.

(2) In addition, pre-Symbol gaming state setting means, a predetermined frequency gaming ball can enter in a non-time reduction gaming state to the starting area, and the game ball enters into the starter area than the non-time reduction gaming state It is possible to set the game state to any one of the short-time game state, and when a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 during the execution of the special game, When the state is set to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, and a predetermined number of game balls do not enter the specific area 57 during the execution of the special game, after the special game ends, the game state May be set to the low probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state.

(3) In addition, the 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 provided in the gaming area 12 and into which gaming balls can enter. 15, a second start winning opening 16), an opening / closing member (second opening / closing door 55b) that can be displaced between two positions of a first position (open position) and a second position (closed position), and the opening / closing member. Is in an open state in which a game ball can enter when it is in the first position, and in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter when the opening and closing member is in the second position (second big prize) Mouth 55), a specific area 57 into which the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening can enter, and a round game in which the big prize opening is opened on condition that the game ball enters the start area Lottery means (main CPU 101) for determining whether a special game can be executed by lottery; On the condition that the special game is determined to be executed by the lottery means, the special game executing means (main CPU 101) for executing the special game, and the time of the variable effect for informing the result of the lottery by the lottery means A first variation pattern table (first variation time determination table) and a second variation pattern table (second variation time determination table) each defining a different variation time, and the special When a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area 57 during the execution of the game, after the special game is over, the variation effect is executed based on the variation time set in the first variation pattern table. If a predetermined number of game balls do not enter the specific area 57 during the execution of the special game, after the special game is over, 2 variation pattern variation demonstration execution means for executing the change effect based on variation time determined in a table (sub CPU 301, effect display device 21, an image control board) and the probability the special game execution is predetermined by said selecting means Setting means for setting either the first state determined in step 1 and the second state in which the execution of the special game is determined with the same or almost the same probability as the predetermined probability, When a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area during the execution of the special game, the first state is set after the special game is completed, and the predetermined number of game balls are If the specific area is not entered, the second state is set after completion of the special game, and after the first game state is set, the number of lotteries by the lottery means is determined in advance. After the probability that the execution of the special game is determined until reaching the second game state and the second gaming state is set, the number of lotteries by the lottery means until the predetermined number of times is reached. The probability that the execution of the game is determined is set to be the same or substantially the same .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can execute a fluctuating effect in a fluctuating time according to a player's needs and can prevent a player's interest from decreasing with respect to the fluctuating effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a jackpot determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a table related to a jackpot lottery. The variation pattern lottery table 114 is provided.
In addition, the table which the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form has is not limited to these, In addition, when it is necessary to perform determination and determination based on a random number, you may provide a table suitably.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 10656, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10,000, 10657 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 99.9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 16560, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 16561). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 9.99.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately 10 times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10656) determined to be jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 16560) 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.

  The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of special symbol. 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 jackpot is won by the above jackpot lottery, the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table 111.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, two types of special symbols (X1, X2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when the jackpot is won. One type of special symbol (Y1) is provided as a special symbol determined in this case (hereinafter referred to as “losing symbol”).

As shown in FIG. 7, according to the winning symbol random number determination table 111, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 198, and when the winning symbol random number is 199, the special symbol X2 is determined. It is determined. That is, in the winning symbol random number determination table 111, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 99.5%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 0.5%.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won, the special symbol X1 is determined in almost all cases, and the special symbol X2 is hardly determined.
Note that the probability of determining a special symbol is not limited to the above-mentioned content. When a jackpot is won, the special symbol X1 is always determined (that is, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 100%, The probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 0%).

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, only one winning symbol random number determination table 111 is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning symbol random number determining table 111 corresponding to each start winning opening is provided. It may be provided. Specifically, a first start winning opening determination table that is referred to when winning a jackpot by entering a game ball into the first starting winning opening 15 (that is, a lottery based on a first special figure random number), There may be provided a second start winning opening determination table that is referred to when winning a big hit by entering a game ball into the 2 starting winning opening 16 (that is, a lottery based on the second special figure random number).
Further, in the case of providing in this way, the same jackpot symbol may be determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, or a different jackpot symbol is determined in each winning symbol random number determination table 111. You may make it do.

In addition, when the lottery is a lottery, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery based on the random symbol random number. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win is won, and is not referred to when lost.
In addition, a winning symbol random number determination table 111 that is referred to in the case of losing due to the big winning lottery is provided, and even in the case of losing, the losing symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number determining table 111 and the winning symbol random number. You may do it.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same lost symbol (special symbol Y1) is always determined when the player loses due to the jackpot lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, different lost symbols may be determined depending on whether the game is lost due to the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number or the case where the jackpot lottery is based on the second special figure random number. Good.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determination of the variation effect pattern (variation mode, variation time) belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the big win lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination are performed as the previous stage in determining the variation effect pattern for informing the result. The table 112 determines the type of group.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each number of random numbers stored in the reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the reserved number). Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the first determination table 112a that is referred to when the number of holds is 0 to 2 and the case where the number of holds is 3 to 7 are referred to. A second determination table 112b is provided.

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

  Specifically, when the number of holds is 0 to 2, the first determination table 112a is selected, and when the number of holds is 3 to 7, the second determination table 112b is selected ( (See FIGS. 8A and 8B).

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

Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is provided for each number of holdings. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the number of holdings, for each gaming state Alternatively, a reach group determination random number determination table 112 may be provided for each type of start prize opening.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines a variation mode number used to determine a variation effect pattern (variation effect mode, variation time), and a variation pattern lottery table 114 used to determine a variation pattern number, which will be described later. It is for decision.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a determination table for losing that is referred to when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, and a jackpot that is referred to when the result of the lottery is a jackpot. A determination table.

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the first group determination table 113a that is referred to when the “first group” is determined, the “second group” is determined. A second group determination table 113b that is referred to in this case and a third group determination table 113c that is referred to when the “third group” is determined are provided.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 2038. Then, when a group is determined by the above-described group type lottery, the determination table for loss corresponding to the determined group type is selected, the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected determination for loss Based on the table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined.

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

As shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, “01H” (“H” is added at the end). The variation mode number is expressed in hexadecimal notation (hereinafter the same), and the first variation table 114a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 1999, the variation mode number “02H” is determined and the second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, a variation mode number of “03H” is determined, and the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
As shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), The variation mode number “00H” is determined, and the fourth variation table 114 d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1499, the fluctuation mode number “01H” is determined, The first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1500 to 1899, the variation mode number “02H” is determined and the second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1900 to 2038, the variation mode number “03H” is determined, and the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

  The jackpot determination table is provided for each type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when the first jackpot determination table 113d and the special symbol X2 that are referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined and the special symbol X2 are determined. A second jackpot determination table 113e to be referred to is provided.

  In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol type is determined, the jackpot determination table corresponding to the determined special symbol type is selected. Then, as in the case of the determination based on the above-described determination table for loss, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table. .

  Specifically, the first jackpot determination table 113d is selected when the special symbol X1 is determined, and the second jackpot determination table 113e is selected when the special symbol X2 is determined (FIG. 10). (See (a) and (b)).

As shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 299, a variation mode number of “30H” is determined, The fifth variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 300 to 2038, the variation mode number “31H” is determined, and the sixth variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
As shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), The variation mode number of “31H” is determined, and the sixth variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot determination table is provided for each type of jackpot symbol, but the invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the jackpot symbol type, a start winning prize is provided. A jackpot determination table may be provided for each mouth type or for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode, a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11F, a first variation table 114a, a second variation table 114b, and a third variation table that are determined when the winning lottery result is a loss. 114c and a fourth variation table 114d, and a fifth variation table 114e and a sixth variation table 114f, which are determined when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, are provided.

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 variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “A1H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to If it is 249, the variation pattern number “A2H” is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 11D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the variation pattern random number is), “A0H”. The variation pattern number is determined.

As shown in FIG. 11E, according to the fifth variation table 114e, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the variation pattern random number is), “C0H”. The variation pattern number is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), according to the sixth variation table 114f, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 109, the variation pattern number “C1H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 110 to 110. If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “C2H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other variation pattern table 114, the variation pattern number is determined corresponding to a predetermined variation pattern random number (see FIG. 11).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, at the start of the fluctuation, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed. When the jackpot lottery is performed, a variation mode number is determined, and a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to the determined variation mode number.
The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for specifying the variation effect pattern. As described above, the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. . In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into a first half part and a second half part. The aspect and fluctuation time of the first half part of the fluctuation effect (hereinafter referred to as the first half time) are determined by the fluctuation mode number. It is to be decided by.

Next, the process for determining the variation time of the variation effect in the special figure game and the control of the special game will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a variable time determination table 115, a special electric accessory operating table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as tables for performing the above-described determination processing and special game control. Yes.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time of the variation effect.
The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment includes a first variation time determination table and a second variation time determination table as the variation time determination table 115.
The first variation time determination table includes a first first variation time determination table 115a in which the first half time corresponding to each variation mode number that can be determined is determined, and the second half time corresponding to each variation pattern number that can be determined. A predetermined first second half variation time determination table 115b is provided (see FIGS. 12A and 12B). In the second variation time determination table, the first half variation time determination table 115c in which the first half time corresponding to each variation mode number that can be determined is defined, and the second half time corresponding to each variation pattern number that can be determined. The second latter variation time determination table 115d is also provided (see FIGS. 12C and 12D).

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the second variation time determination table (second first half variation time determination table 115c and second second half variation time determination table 115d) is selected immediately after factory shipment or in an initial state after reset. Based on this selected second variation time determination table, the variation time of the variation effect is determined.
Then, when the special game is executed and the special game is ended, either the first variation time determination table or the second variation time determination table is determined depending on whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game. Is selected. Specifically, when a game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game, when the special game ends, the first variation time determination table (the first first variation time determination table 115a and the first second variation time). Decision table 115b) is selected. On the other hand, when the game ball does not enter the specific area 57 during the special game, when the special game ends, the second variation time determination table (the second first variation time determination table 115c and the second latter half). The variation time determination table 115d) is selected.
Thereafter, the variation time of the variation effect is determined based on the newly selected variation time determination table 115.

Specifically, when the jackpot lottery is performed and the variation mode number is determined, the determined variation mode number and the selected variation time determination table 115 (that is, the first first variation time determination table 115a or the first variation number). 2) The corresponding first half time is determined based on any one of the first half variation time determination table 115c. When the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation pattern number and the selected variation time determination table 115 (that is, either the first second half variation time determination table 115b or the second second half variation time determination table 115d). ), The corresponding second half hour is determined.
The total value of the first half time and the second half time determined in this way becomes the variation time of the variation effect for informing the result of the jackpot lottery.

For example, when the first variation time determination table (the first first variation time determination table 115a and the first second variation time determination table 115b) is selected, the variation mode number “02H” and the variation pattern number “A3H” are selected. Is determined, the first half time of “3 seconds” is determined corresponding to the fluctuation mode number “02H” based on the first first half fluctuation time determination table 115a. Further, the second half time of “2 seconds” is determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number “A3H” based on the first second half fluctuation time determination table 115b. In this case, the total value “5 seconds (= 3 seconds + 2 seconds)” of the determined first half time and second half time is the fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect.
Further, when the second variation time determination table (second first half variation time determination table 115c and second second half variation time determination table 115d) is selected, the variation mode number “02H” and “A3H” are the same as described above. When the variation pattern number “” is determined, the first half time of “13 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “02H” based on the second first half variation time determination table 115c. Further, based on the second second half variation time determination table 115d, the latter half time of “7 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation pattern number “A3H”. In this case, the total value “20 seconds (= 13 seconds + 7 seconds)” of the determined first half time and second half time is the fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the second variation time determination table (second first half variation time) is more than the first variation time determination table (first first half variation time determination table 115a and first second half variation time determination table 115b). The determination table 115c and the second latter second variation time determination table 115d) are set so that the variation time determined corresponding to the combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number that can be determined is longer (FIG. 9). To FIG. 12).
That is, for the combination of the predetermined variation mode number and variation pattern number that can be determined, the variation time determined based on the second variation time determination table is the same for the combination of the same predetermined variation mode number and variation pattern number. It becomes longer than the fluctuation time determined based on the two fluctuation time determination table.

Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game, the first variation time determination table is selected when the special game ends, and the special game is being played. When the game ball does not enter the specific area 57, the second variation time determination table is selected when the special game ends. Therefore, when the game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game, the variation time of the variation effect executed after the special game is longer than when the game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game. It will be long.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation time of the variation effect executed after the special game ends differs depending on whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game. Yes.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the second variation time determination table is set to be longer than the first variation time determination table, but is limited to this. Instead, the first variation time determination table may be set to be longer than the second variation time determination table.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the second variation time determination table is selected in the initial state, but the first variation time determination table may be selected.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the change determination table 115 is switched on condition that the special game is executed, the selected change time determination table 115 is not switched until the next special game is executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined number of fluctuation effects are executed, or when a state where no game is played (so-called standby state) continues for a predetermined time or longer, the selected fluctuation determination table 115 is selected in the initial state. The change time table 115 may be switched to.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern number are associated. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. In the sub-control board 300, the variation effect mode is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Specifically, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command.
Regarding the variation time and mode of the variation effect, the first half portion of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the second half portion of the variation effect is not determined based on the variation pattern command, but based on the variation pattern command. The first half of the variation effect may be determined, and the second half of the variation effect may be determined based on the variation mode command.
In addition, the variation effect is not divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, but is divided into more portions, and the variation time and mode of each portion are determined based on the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. May be.
Further, the variation time and mode of the variation effect may be determined based on other commands in addition to the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. Alternatively, the determination may be made based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won. During the execution of the special game, the first big prize winning solenoid 18c or the second big prize winning solenoid 55c. Is referred to to energize (activate). In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, as the special electric accessory operating table 116, the first operating table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; A second operation table 116b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined is provided.

  In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, during the special game, when the first opening / closing door 18b of the first attacker device 17 is opened, the first big winning opening 18 is opened, or the second attacker device 54 is opened / closed. After the second big prize opening 55 is opened by opening the door 55b, a predetermined number of game balls enter the first big prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55, or a predetermined opening. As time elapses, the first round winning opening 18 or the second big winning opening 55 that has been opened is closed, and a round game that ends is executed a total of five times.

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a as shown in FIG. In the first operation table 116a, in each round game of 1 to 3 rounds, the first grand prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or 10 game balls enter the first big prize opening 18 The game ends when either of the conditions is established, and in each of the round 4 and 5 round games, the second grand prize opening 55 is released for 29.0 seconds or 10 pieces in the second grand prize opening 55 It is set to end when one of the conditions for entering the game ball is established.

In addition, during each round game of 1 to 5 rounds, the first grand prize winning opening 18 is set to be opened once. And the opening time in this one opening is set to 29.0 seconds. That is, in the above-described round game, after the first big prize opening solenoid 18c is energized and controlled, the first opening / closing door 18b is displaced from the closed position to the open position and positioned at the open position for 29.0 seconds. The operation is performed in such a manner (open / close pattern) that the valve is displaced from the open position to the closed position.
In the first operation table 116a, the interval time from the end of each round game to the start of the next round game and the opening of the first grand prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 is 2 It is set to 0 seconds.

  When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. In the second operation table 116b, in each round game of 1st to 3rd rounds, the first grand prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or 10 game balls enter the first big prize opening 18 The game ends when either of the conditions is met, and each round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds is opened at the second grand prize opening 55 for 3.0 seconds or 10 pieces at the second big prize opening 55 It is set to end when one of the conditions for entering the game ball is established.

Similarly to the first operation table 116a, during each round game of 1st to 3rd rounds, the first grand prize opening 18 is opened once, and the release time in this one release is 29.0 seconds. It is set to be. The operation mode of the first opening / closing door 18b is the same as described above.
On the other hand, during each round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds, the pattern that the second big prize opening 55 is opened for 0.3 seconds and then closed for 2.0 seconds is repeated 10 times. In other words, in the above-described round game, the second opening / closing door 55b is displaced from the closed position to the open position and is positioned at the open position for 0.3 seconds by the energization control of the second big prize opening solenoid 55c. The operation in the mode of displacing from the open position to the closed position and being in the closed position for 2.0 seconds is repeated 10 times.
Also, in the second operation table 116b, similarly to the first operation table 116a, the next round game is started after the end of each round game, and the first grand prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 is opened. The interval time until it is set is set to 2.0 seconds.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the second big prize opening 55 is 29.0 during the rounds of 4 rounds and 5 rounds in the special game. Since it is continuously released for 2 seconds, a predetermined number of game balls can be made to enter the specific area 57 almost certainly during the release for 29.0 seconds. On the other hand, when the special symbol X2 is determined, the second big prize opening 55 repeats opening for 0.3 seconds during each of the 4th and 5th round games in the special game. However, since it is extremely difficult to enter the game ball into the second grand prize opening 55 during the release of 0.3 seconds, it is almost impossible to enter the game ball into the specific area 57. ing.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the game state after the end of the special game is determined depending on whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 57 during the special game.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the game state setting table 117 is referred to when a game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game. A first state setting table 117a and a second state setting table 117b that is referred to when a game ball does not enter the specific area 57 during the special game are provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14A, when a game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game, the game after the end of the special game regardless of the determined special symbol type. The state is set to the high probability gaming state, and the number of times of continuing the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the high probability number) is set to four times. In other words, after the special game is over, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived four times.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 14A, in the above case, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state, and at the same time, is set to the short-time gaming state, and the continuation of the short-time gaming state is continued. The number of times (hereinafter referred to as the number of time reductions) is set to 4 times. That is, after the special game ends, the short-time game state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived four times.
Here, as described above, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state is approximately 1 / 9.99, so the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are continuing (that is, after the special game is over, The probability of winning a jackpot by the time the lottery result is derived four times is approximately 34 %.

Also, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), when the game ball does not enter the specific area 57 during the special game, the game state after the end of the special game regardless of the determined special symbol type. Is set to the low-probability gaming state, and at the same time, it is set to the short-time gaming state, and the short-time number is set to 40 times. That is, after the special game is over, the short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 40 times.
Here, as described above, the winning probability of the jackpot in the low probability gaming state is approximately 1 / 99.9, so the low probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are continuing (that is, after the special game is over, The probability of winning a jackpot until the lottery results are derived 40 times is approximately 33 %.
Note that the probability of winning a jackpot while the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are continuing (that is, after the end of the special game, until the outcome of the jackpot lottery is derived four times), and the low-probability gaming state And the probability of winning the jackpot during the short-time gaming state (ie, after the end of the special game until the jackpot lottery result is derived 40 times) is not almost the same, it is completely the same You may set so that.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state that combines a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state that are set after the special game ends due to the game ball entering the specific area 57 during the special game. And, in both the low probability game state set after the end of the special game due to the fact that the game ball has not entered the specific area 57 during the special game, and the game state that combines the short-time game state, the big win is won. Probabilities are almost the same.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability of determining a special symbol will be no matter which game state is won, whether it is a big win based on the entry to any starting winning opening. Are the same.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the ratio is the ratio of the number of game balls that the player can theoretically acquire to the number of game balls that the player can theoretically consume in any of the above gaming states. The appearance rate is almost unchanged. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the advantage of the game after the end of the special game is almost the same regardless of whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the special symbol X1 is almost determined when the jackpot is won, and when the special symbol X1 is determined, four rounds in the special game are performed. In addition, the game ball can enter the specific area 57 during each of the five round games.
Here, as described above, even if any game state is set, the advantage of the game after the end of the special game is not substantially changed, so the game state set after the end of the special game is not considered. Depending on the variation time of the variation effect desired by the player, the player himself / herself can determine whether or not to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 57.
That is, when the player desires to execute the variation effect in a relatively short variation time, the game ball is placed in the specific area 57 during the special game so that the first variation time determination table is selected. Can enter. On the other hand, when the player desires to execute the variation effect with a relatively long variation time, the game ball is not displayed during the special game so that the second variation time determination table is selected. It is possible not to enter the specific area 57.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a variation effect according to the player's needs.

Next, processing related to ordinary game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is operated. A 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.
The normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determination random number determination table 118 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Done.

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

The winning determination random number determination table 118 is used to determine whether or not the winning symbol is determined by a normal symbol lottery. As shown in FIGS. The non-time reduction determination table 118a and the time reduction determination table 118b referred to in the time reduction gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time when the normal symbol lottery is performed is the non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 118a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is performed. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected short-time determination table 118b. Is done.

According to the non-time reduction determination table 118a, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 and the winning determination random number (0, 2 to 65535) is determined to be lost. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time reduction determination table 118a is 1/65536.
According to the time reduction determination table 118b, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined to be lost if the winning random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than this. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 118b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning symbol is a winning symbol, and a lost symbol is determined when the winning symbol is lost.

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 and a second start winning opening opened as a table for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. A control table 120 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, 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 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning port opening control table 119. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 17, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 17, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

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

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

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

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

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, 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 executes a random number update process for updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

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

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

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

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

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

In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 16. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 303.
In step 303, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state after the end of the special game based on the fact that the game ball has entered the specific area 57, and executes a specific area detection time process for selecting the variation time determination table 115. To do. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

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

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

Next, the first start winning opening detection process 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 reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

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

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determined random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same first storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.
In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start winning opening detection process.

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

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

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

In step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determined random number updated in step 102 and stores it in the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation 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. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 608.
In step 608, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start winning opening detection process.

Next, the specific area detecting process in step 303 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 650, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 57a has been input a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). When it is determined that the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 57a has not been input a predetermined number of times, the specific area detection process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 57a has been input a predetermined number of times, the process proceeds to the next step 651.
In step 651, the main CPU 101 turns on an entry flag indicating that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the specific area 57 during the special game. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 652.
In step 652, the main CPU 101 sets an entry command for transmitting to the sub control board 300 that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the specific area 57 during the special game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the specific area detecting process is terminated.

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

Next, the special symbol variation start process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the 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 stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 811.
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 jackpot stored in the processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. A jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result is executed based on the determined 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 is a big hit, based on the winning symbol random number determination table 111 and the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above. To determine the type of special symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in step 805 is a loss, the special symbol Y1 is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 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 a 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 variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 determines the variation effect pattern related to the determination of the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. Execute the process. 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 variation display is not performed, and displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 when the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time. To store the demonstration command for performing in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the special variation start process ends.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process in step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 806 described above is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol determined in step 806 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

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

In step 904, the main CPU 101 acquires the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the number of holds confirmed in step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the group based on the reach group determination random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 acquired in step 904 described above. The type is determined, and the type of the group is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 obtains the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) acquired in step 902 described above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 acquired in step 906 described above (for loss) Determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above, the change mode number and change pattern lottery table 114 is determined, and the determined change mode number is set to a predetermined value. Is stored in the processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 acquired in step 908 described above and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. The determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 910.

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time determination table 115 (that is, either the first variation time determination table or the second variation time determination table) currently selected and the variation determined in step 907 described above. The variation time is determined based on the mode number and the variation pattern number determined in step 909 described above.
Specifically, when the first variation time determination table is selected, the first half time is determined based on the variation mode number and the first first variation time determination table 115a, and the variation pattern number and The latter half time is determined based on the first latter half variation time determination table 115b. Then, the determined first half time and second half time are summed to determine the variation time.
When the second variation time determination table is selected, the first half time is determined based on the variation mode number and the second first variation time determination table 115c, and the variation pattern number and the second latter half are determined. The second half time is determined based on the fluctuation time determination table 115d. Then, the determined first half time and second half time are summed to determine the variation time.
Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step 907 described above, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number determined in step 909 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process ends.

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

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 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 counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 1256, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is X1. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not X1 (that is, X2), the process proceeds to step 1258. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is X1, the process proceeds to the next step 1257.
In step 1257, the main CPU 101 uses the first operation table 116a as the special electric accessory operation table 116 that is referred to for energization control of the first big prize opening solenoid 18c or the second big prize opening solenoid 55c during the round game. get. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1259.

Further, in step 1258 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1256 is not X1, the main CPU 101 obtains the second operation table 116b as the special electric accessory operation table 116. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1259.
In step 1259, the main CPU 101 refers to the special electric accessory operating table 116 acquired in step 1257 or step 1258 described above, and the opening time of the first big prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 (that is, The energizing time of the first big prize opening solenoid 18c or the second big prize opening solenoid 55c) is set in the timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1260.
Here, the release time set in the timer counter is subtracted in the timer update process in step 200 described above.

In step 1260, the main CPU 101 starts opening / closing control of the first big prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 (that is, energization control of the first big prize opening solenoid 18c or the second big prize opening solenoid 55c).
Specifically, the main CPU 101 performs opening / closing control of the first big prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 based on the acquired special electric accessory operating table 116 and the value of the timer counter described above.
For example, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is X1, 29.0 seconds are released for the first big prize opening 18 during each round game of 1 to 3 rounds. On the other hand, during each round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds, 29.0 seconds are released about the 2nd big winning opening 55.
In addition, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is X2, 29.0 seconds are released for the first big prize opening 18 during the round games of 1 to 3 rounds. On the other hand, during each round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds, the second grand prize opening 55 is repeatedly opened for 0.3 seconds and closed for 2.0 seconds 10 times.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1261.

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

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

In step 1265, the main CPU 101 ends the opening / closing control of the first big prize opening 18 or the second big prize opening 55 (the energization control of the first big prize opening solenoid 18c or the second big prize opening solenoid 55c). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1266.
In step 1266, the main CPU 101 refers to the special electric accessory operation table 116 acquired in step 1257 or step 1258 described above, and sets the interval time set after the end of each round game in the timer counter.
Specifically, an interval time of 2.0 seconds is set after the completion of rounds 1 to 4.
Note that the interval time set in the timer counter here is subtracted in the timer update process in step 200 described above.
Then, the round game control process ends.

Further, in step 1267 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1261 that the end flag is ON, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time set in the timer counter in step 1266 has elapsed. And when it determines with interval time not having passed, a round game control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1268.
In step 1268, the main CPU 101 turns off the end flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1269.
In step 1269, the main CPU 101 turns on the start flag. Then, the round game control process ends.

Next, the special game end process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the entry flag is on. If it is determined that the entry flag is not on (that is, the entry flag is off), the process proceeds to step 1308. On the other hand, if it is determined that the entry flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 turns on the high probability game flag. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 refers to the first state setting table 117a and sets 4 as the number of times of high accuracy. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1304.

In step 1304, the main CPU 101 turns on the time-saving game flag. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1305.
In step 1305, the main CPU 101 refers to the first state setting table 117a and sets 4 as the number of time reductions. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1306.

In step 1306, the main CPU 101 selects the first variation time determination table (the first first half variation time determination table 115 a and the first second half variation time determination table 115 b) as the variation time determination table 115. Thereby, after the end of the special game, the variation time is determined using the first variation time determination table. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1307.
In step 1307, the main CPU 101 turns off the entry flag. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1312.

Further, in step 1308 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1301 that the entry flag is not on, the main CPU 101 turns off the high-probability game flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1309.
In step 1309, the main CPU 101 turns on the time-saving game flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1310.

In step 1310, the main CPU 101 refers to the second state setting table 117b and sets 40 as the number of time reductions. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1311.
In step 1311, the main CPU 101 selects the second variation time determination table (second first half variation time determination table 115 c and second second half variation time determination table 115 d) as the variation time determination table 115. Thereby, after the end of the special game, the variation time is determined using the second variation time determination table. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1312.

In step 1312, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in steps 1302, 1304, 1308, and 1309 described above. This game state designation command includes information on whether or not the high-probability game flag set in step 1302 or 1308, information on whether or not the time-short game flag is set in step 1304 or step 1309, and the number of high-precision times , Information on the number of time reductions, and information on the variation time determination table 115 selected in Step 1305 or Step 1311 are included. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1313.
In step 1313, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

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

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

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

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit-determined random number determination table 118 (either the non-time reduction determination table 118a or the time reduction determination table 118b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time saving determination table 118a and determines a winning random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the short-time determination table 118b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. If it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507.

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

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 to determine the current gaming state. Set the normal symbol change time corresponding to the normal symbol change time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “3 seconds” to the normal time fluctuation time counter when the current gaming state is a non-short time gaming state, and changes the normal time when it is in the short time gaming state. Set “0.6 seconds” in the time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. Thus, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning decision random number is stored in the usual figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of usual figure holds can be recognized. It has become. When the normal symbol fluctuation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the fluctuation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol variation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 120 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, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, it is executed during the change display of the special symbol, the change effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery, and during the special game, the predetermined game progress and the entry of the game ball into the specific area 57 are performed. A special game effect during notification will be described.

First, the variation effect will be described.
The variation effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a reachless variation in which the reach display by the effect symbol 50 (the display in which the two effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed first become the same symbol (mode)) is not performed. Patterns are broadly classified into reach variation patterns in which reach display is performed by the production symbol 50.
In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 38A and 38B). 39 (a) and (b)). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) (See FIGS. 38 (c) to (e) and 39 (c) to (e)), the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are different in the non-reach variation pattern. In the reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 39 (d)).

If the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 39 (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 jackpot lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 38 (e)). 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 notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

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

Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the reachless variation pattern and the reach variation pattern each have a plurality of variation modes, and each variation mode includes the variation method and time, the type of the production symbol 50, and the production. Various display contents of the symbol 50 are set.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are simply stopped at the same symbol without any particular change in the variation method and the display content of the production symbol 50. Normal reach to be displayed (reach display) and the effect of restarting the variable display after all the effect symbols 50 are temporarily stopped in a predetermined stop display mode are performed a predetermined number of times, and then reach display is performed. There is a special reach (so-called pseudo-ream).
Regarding the reach variation pattern, the possibility of being executed when winning a jackpot can be set separately. Thereby, the player's expectation with respect to the jackpot can be changed according to the reach variation pattern to be executed.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a notice effect (see FIG. 40 (c)) that performs a predetermined display superimposed on the background image of the effect display device 21 during the variable display of the effect symbol 50, or a reach variation pattern. A reach development effect (see FIG. 41 (e)) or the like for displaying a predetermined development effect image (for example, a moving image in which the effect symbols 50 are destroyed one after another) or the like on the effect display device 21 after the reach display is made. Sometimes executed.
Since these effects are set with a high possibility of being executed when winning a jackpot, the player's expectation is enhanced.
Further, in these effects, not only the image display but also the sound output device 10 (speaker) may output a predetermined BGM, sound, or the like, or the effect lighting device 23 (lamp). ) May be emitted with a predetermined lighting pattern or color. Further, another image may be displayed by operating the effect operation device 9 (the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during display of the developed effect image.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is determined that the presence / absence of reach display is notified after the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is started (that is, the second stop symbol is stopped or reached). Corresponds to the first half of the change effect, until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, until the change of the effect symbol 50 ends). ) Corresponds to the latter half of the variation production.

Next, determination of the above-described variation effect mode will be described.
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, as shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, the first half variation effect determination table 121 for determining the first half aspect of the variation effect and the second half aspect of the variation effect are determined. A second half variation effect determination table 122 is stored.
Further, the first half variation effect determination table 121 is a first first half variation effect determination table for determining the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect when the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 selects the first variation time determination table. 121a (see FIG. 42A) and the second first half variation effect determination for determining the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect when the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 has selected the second variation time determination table. And a table 121b (see FIG. 42B).
Also, the second half variation effect determination table 122 is a first second half variation effect determination table for determining the aspect of the latter half portion of the variation effect when the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 has selected the first variation time determination table. 122a (see FIG. 43 (a)) and the second second half variation effect determination for determining the second half aspect of the variation effect when the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 selects the second variation time determination table. And a table 122b (see FIG. 43B).

In the first first half variation effect determination table 121a and the second first half variation effect determination table 121b, a variation mode number corresponding to a variation mode command that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and a predetermined numerical range (this embodiment) In each of the production random numbers (first half mode determination random number) acquired within 0 to 249), the mode (reaching variation pattern without reach, normal reach) from when the design symbol 50 starts the variation display until the presence / absence of reach display is notified. , One of the special reach) is defined (see FIGS. 42A and 42B).
Specifically, as the no reach variation pattern, no reach A in which the time from when the production symbol 50 starts the variation display until the second stop symbol is stopped without the reach display is set to 1 second, No reach B with the above time set to 3 seconds, no reach C with the above time set to 1.5 seconds, or no reach D with the above time set to 13 seconds. .
In addition, as the normal reach, the normal reach A in which the time from the start of the display 50 to the reach display after the effect design 50 is displayed is set to 3 seconds, or the normal reach B in which the above time is set to 13 seconds. ing.
Also, as a special reach, the special reach A in which the time from the start of the display 50 to the reach display is set to 5 seconds, or the special reach B in which the above time is set to 10 seconds. Is stipulated.

When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the change mode command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 sets the first half change effect determination table 121 according to the selected change time determination table 115, And the first half aspect determination random number is acquired from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249), and the aspect of the first half part of the variation effect is determined based on the acquired first half variation effect determination table 121 and the first half aspect determination random number.
Note that the information of the selected variation time determination table 115 is included in the game state designation command set in step 1312 in the special game end process described above. Therefore, the sub CPU 301 can recognize the selected variation time determination table 115 by receiving this gaming state designation command.

Specifically, when the selected variation time determination table 115 is the first variation time determination table, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first first half variation effect determination table 121a.
As shown in FIG. 42 (a), according to the first first half variation effect determination table 121a, when the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command received by the sub CPU 301 is “00H”, the variation is performed. Reachless A is determined as the aspect of the first half of the performance. Further, when the above-described variation mode number is “01H”, “no reach” B is determined as the first half of the variation effect. Further, when the above-described variation mode number is “02H” or “30H”, normal reach A is determined as the first half aspect of the variation effect. When the above-described variation mode number is “03H” or “31H”, the special reach A is determined as the aspect of the first half of the variation effect.

If the selected variation time determination table 115 is the second variation time determination table, the sub CPU 301 acquires the second first half variation effect determination table 121b.
As shown in FIG. 42B, according to the second first half variation effect determination table 121b, when the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command received by the sub CPU 301 is “00H”, the variation is performed. Reachless C is determined as the aspect of the first half of the performance. In addition, when the above-described variation mode number is “01H”, “no reach” D is determined as the aspect of the first half of the variation effect. In addition, when the above-described variation mode number is “02H” or “30H”, normal reach B is determined as the aspect of the first half of the variation effect. Further, when the above-described variation mode number is “03H” or “31H”, the special reach B is determined as the aspect of the first half of the variation effect.

Further, the first second half variation effect determination table 122a and the second second half variation effect determination table 122b include a variation pattern number corresponding to a variation pattern command that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and a predetermined numerical range ( In this embodiment, for each production random number (0-249) acquired within 0 to 249), a mode (reach development production is performed) from when the presence / absence of reach display is informed until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Any one of the modes that are not used or the reach development effect is defined) (see FIGS. 43A and 43B).
Specifically, as an aspect in which the reach development effect is not performed, there is no development in which the time from when the presence / absence of reach display is notified until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed is set to 1 second A, the time described above No development with B set to 2 seconds, No development C with the above time set to 3 seconds, No development with the above time set to 4 seconds D, Development with the above time set to 5 seconds None E, no development F with the above time set to 1.5 seconds, no development G with the above time set to 7 seconds, no development H with the above time set to 8 seconds, above time Is set to 19 seconds without development I, or the above-mentioned development time J is set to 20 seconds.
Further, as an aspect in which the reach development effect is performed, there is a development in which the time from when the presence / absence of reach display is notified until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed is set to 2 seconds A, the above-mentioned time is 4 seconds Evolution B set, Evolution C with the above time set to 5 seconds, Development D with the above time set to 7 seconds, Development E with the above time set to 19 seconds, or A development F with the above-mentioned time set to 20 seconds is defined.

  Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the change pattern command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 selects the second half change effect determination table 122 corresponding to the selected change time determination table 115, And the latter half aspect determination random number is acquired from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249), and the aspect of the latter half part of the variation effect is determined based on the acquired latter half variation effect determination table 122 and the latter half aspect determination random number.

Specifically, when the selected variation time determination table 115 is the first variation time determination table, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first second half variation effect determination table 122a.
As shown in FIG. 43 (a), according to the first second half variation effect determination table 122a, if the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received by the sub CPU 301 is “A0H”, the variation No development A is determined as the aspect of the latter half of the production. Further, when the above-described variation pattern number is “A1H” or “A3”, no development B is determined as the second half of the variation effect. Further, when the above-described variation pattern number is “A2H” or “A4H”, “no development” C is determined as the second half of the variation effect. In addition, when the above-described variation pattern number is “A5H”, no development D or development B is determined as the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect. In addition, when the above-described variation pattern number is “A6H”, no development E or C with development is determined as the second half of the variation effect. If the variation pattern number is “C0H”, “A” with development is determined as the second half of the variation effect. Further, when the variation pattern number described above is “C1H”, development B is determined as an aspect of the latter half of the variation effect. Further, when the variation pattern number is “C2H”, C with development is determined as the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), according to the second second half variation effect determination table 122b, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received by the sub CPU 301 is “A0H”, the variation occurs. No development F is determined as the aspect of the latter half of the production. Further, when the above-described variation pattern number is “A1H” or “A3”, “no development G” is determined as the second half of the variation effect. Further, when the above-described variation pattern number is “A2H” or “A4H”, “no development” H is determined as the second half of the variation effect. Further, when the above-described variation pattern number is “A5H”, no development I or development E is determined as the second half aspect of the variation effect. If the above-mentioned variation pattern number is “A6H”, “no development J” or “with development F” is determined as the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect. Further, when the variation pattern number described above is “C0H”, development D is determined as the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect. When the variation pattern number is “C1H”, the development E is determined as the second half of the variation effect. Further, when the above-mentioned variation pattern number is “C2H”, “F” is determined as an aspect of the latter half of the variation effect.

For example, when the sub CPU 301 receives the variation mode command with the variation mode number “01H” and the variation pattern command with the variation pattern number “A1H” when the first variation time determination table is selected, the variation effect is displayed. No reach B is determined as the aspect of the first half, and no development B is determined as the aspect of the second half of the variation effect.
As a result, the second stop symbol is stopped without a reach display 3 seconds after the effect symbol 50 starts to display a change, and then the second stop symbol is stopped without a reach development effect. 2 seconds later, the third stop symbol is stopped and notification of losing is made.
For example, when the sub CPU 301 receives the variation mode command of the variation mode number “31H” and the variation pattern command of the variation pattern number “C2H” when the second variation time determination table is selected, the variation effect is generated. Special reach B is determined as the aspect of the first half, and development F is determined as the aspect of the second half of the variation effect.
As a result, the reach display by the special reach B is performed 10 seconds after the effect symbol 50 starts the variable display, the second stop symbol is stopped, and then the reach development effect is performed, and the second stop symbol of the second stop symbol is displayed. A variation effect of a variation time of 30 seconds is performed in which the third stop symbol is stopped 20 seconds after the stop and the jackpot is notified.

  Here, in FIG. 42 and FIG. 43, the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation mode number and the first half of the variation effect are associated, the variation pattern number and the second half of the variation effect correspond to each other. The number written in each selected area indicates the range of production random numbers (first half mode determination random number or second half mode determination random number) assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area.

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

In addition, as the above-described specific effects, a selection display effect for allowing the player to select whether or not to enter the game ball into the specific area 57, and a variation selected based on whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 57. Examples include a determination display effect for performing predetermined notification regarding the time determination table 115. Note that the specific effects are not limited to these, and other effects may be provided.
Hereinafter, the contents of each of the specific effects will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 44 (a), the selection display effect is selected by the first variation time determination table after the special game ends when the game ball enters the specific area 57 at the start of the round game of 4 rounds and 5 rounds. If the game ball does not enter the specific area 57, a predetermined display is displayed indicating that the second variation time determination table is selected after the special game is completed.
By performing the selection display effect, the player can select whether or not to enter the game ball into the specific area 57.

The decision display effect relates to a variable time determination table 115 that is selected after the end of the special game based on whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 57 at the end of the special game (that is, at the end of all five rounds). A predetermined notification is performed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), when a game ball enters the specific area 57, a relatively short variation time variation effect defined in the first variation time determination table is executed. A display suggesting that Also, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), when the game ball does not enter the specific area 57, a relatively long variation time variation effect determined in the second variation time determination table is executed. A display suggesting that is displayed.

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

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

Next, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Then, when the clock pulse is generated 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 (rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, operation of pressing the operation button 9b) can be accepted according to the progress of the effect being executed, and the effect operation device. 9 is checked for the presence / absence of signals from the sensors (rotation operation detection sensor 9c, pressing operation detection sensor 9d) that detect the operation 9. If the operation of the effect operating device 9 is being accepted when the signal from the sensor is input, the fact that the effect operating device 9 has been operated is indicated by an image control board (not particularly shown). ) Or a voice control board (not particularly shown), a command is stored in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.

  In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 sends commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown), a sound control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). (Not shown). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation mode command reception processing that is executed when a variation mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 911 of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half mode determination random number (effect random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 refers to the received gaming state command to determine whether or not the first variation time determination table is selected as the variation time determination table 115. If it is determined that the first variation time determination table is not selected, the process proceeds to step 2203. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first variation time determination table is selected, the process proceeds to the next step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 obtains the first first half variation effect determination table 121a. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2204.
Further, in step 2203 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2201 that the first variation time determination table is not selected, the sub CPU 301 acquires the second first half variation effect determination table 121b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2204.

In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 performs the variation effect based on the first half variation effect determination table 121 acquired in step 2202 or step 2203 described above, the above variation mode command, and the first half mode determination random number acquired in step 2200 above. The aspect of the first half is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2205.
In step 2205, the sub CPU 301 sets the first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half portion of the variation effect determined in step 2204 described above in the transmission buffer. The first variation effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown), the sound control board (not shown), and the lighting control board (particularly shown) in the above-described step 2103. In these control boards, the effect corresponding to the received first half variation effect execution command (the first half part of the variation effect) is executed. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing that is executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 acquires the latter half aspect determination random number (effect random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 refers to the received gaming state command to determine whether or not the first variation time determination table is selected as the variation time determination table 115. If it is determined that the first variation time determination table is not selected, the process proceeds to step 2303. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first variation time determination table is selected, the process proceeds to the next step 2302.

In Step 2302, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first second half variation effect determination table 122 a. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2304.
Further, in step 2303 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2301 that the first variation time determination table is not selected, the sub CPU 301 obtains the second second half variation effect determination table 122b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2304.

In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 determines the variation effect based on the latter half variation effect determination table 122 acquired in step 2302 or step 2303, the variation pattern command described above, and the latter half aspect determination random number acquired in step 2300 described above. The aspect of the latter half part of is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2305.
In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 sets a second half variation effect execution command corresponding to the second half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2304 described above in the transmission buffer. The second half variation effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in the above-described step 2103. In these control boards, the effect corresponding to the received second half variation effect execution command (the second half part of the variation effect) is executed. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

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

In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received round end command corresponds to a round game of 4 rounds or 5 rounds. If it is determined that the game does not correspond to any of the 4-round and 5-round games, the process proceeds to step 2403. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game corresponds to a round game of 4 rounds or 5 rounds, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the determined special symbol (stopped display) is X1. If it is determined that the determined special symbol is not X1, the process proceeds to step 2403. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determined special symbol is X1, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

  In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 sets a selection display effect execution command for executing the above-described selection display effect in the transmission buffer. The selection display effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in step 2103 described above. In addition, the effect corresponding to the received selection display effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the round start command reception process ends.

  In addition, when it is determined that the round end command received in step 2400 described above does not correspond to any of the round game of 4 rounds or 5 rounds, or when it is determined in step 2401 that the special symbol is not X1. In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 sets a start effect execution command for executing a predetermined start effect at the start of the corresponding round game in the transmission buffer. The start effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in the above-described step 2103. In these control boards, an effect corresponding to the received start-time effect execution command is executed. Then, the round start command reception process ends.

  Next, in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above, an entry command reception process that is executed when an entry command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the entry command is stored in step 652 of the specific area detection process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 sets an entry notification effect execution command for executing an entry notification effect for notifying that a game ball has entered the specific area 57 in the transmission buffer. The approach notification effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in the above-described step 2103. In these control boards, an effect corresponding to the received approach notification effect execution command is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 turns on an entry flag indicating that a game ball has entered the specific area 57. Then, the entry command reception process ends.

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

In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the entry flag is on. If it is determined that the entry flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2603. On the other hand, if it is determined that the entry flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 sets a determined display effect execution command for executing the above-described determined display effect in the transmission buffer. The determined display effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in step 2103 described above. In these control boards, an effect corresponding to the received determined display effect execution command is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 turns off the entry flag. Then, the special game end command reception process ends.
Further, in step 2603 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2600 that the entry flag is not on, the sub CPU 301 transmits a special game end effect execution command for executing a predetermined special game end effect at the end of the special game. Set to buffer. The special game end effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown), the sound control board (not shown), the lighting control board (particularly the figure) in the above-described step 2103. (Not shown) and an effect corresponding to the received special game end effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the special game end command reception process ends.

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Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, when a game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game, the short-time game state is maintained from the end of the special game until the jackpot lottery result is derived four times. In addition to setting the jackpot lottery probability to about 1 / 9.99, if the game ball does not enter the specific area 57 during the special game, the result of the jackpot lottery after the end of the special game Until the game is derived 40 times, by setting the short-time gaming state and setting the jackpot lottery probability to approximately 1 / 99.9, the advantage of the game after the end of the special game becomes almost the same. However, the setting of the game advantage is not limited to this.

For example, whether or not a game ball enters the specific area 57 during a special game, or when it does not enter, the jackpot lottery probability after the end of the special game is almost the same or the same It may be set.
Specifically, as a jackpot decision random number determination table, when a game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game, the entry probability determination table that is referred to after the special game ends, and to the specific area 57 during the special game Providing a non-entry probability determination table that is referred to after the end of a special game when a game ball does not enter, and each table is set so that a big hit decision random number is determined to be a big hit in the same numerical range Keep it. By setting in this way, after the end of the special game, the jackpot lottery is performed with the same lottery probability, so that the advantage of the game after the end of the special game is the same.
In addition, if the numerical range in which the jackpot determination random number is determined to be a jackpot is set not to be the same, but to be substantially the same, the jackpot lottery is performed with the same lottery probability after the special game is over. That is, the advantage of the game after the end of the special game is almost the same.

Note that the jackpot lottery probability as described above may be set from the end of the special game until the jackpot lottery result is derived a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). It may be set after the game ends until the next special game is started (that is, the next jackpot is won).
In addition to the jackpot lottery probability as described above, the short-time gaming state can be set or not set. However, when setting the short-time gaming state, it is necessary to set the same or almost the same number of times to derive the jackpot lottery result as the end condition of the short-time gaming state. When set in this way, the advantage of the game after the end of the special game is the same or substantially the same as described above.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when the special symbol X1 is determined and when the special symbol X2 is determined, the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 55 is different. For example, it is set so that the second big prize opening 55 is continuously opened for 29.0 seconds regardless of whether the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined. Also good.
By doing in this way, since the 2nd big prize opening 55 will be opened by the same opening pattern irrespective of the kind of special symbol, a game ball can be made to enter the specific field 57 more certainly.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when one game ball enters the specific area 57 during the special game, the first variation time determination table is selected as the variation time determination table 115 after the special game ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation time determination table may be selected when two or more game balls enter the specific area 57.
By doing in this way, the game nature about the approach of the game ball to the specific area | region 57 can be improved, and the interest of the player with respect to a special game can be raised by extension.

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

  Moreover, the 1st start winning opening 15 or the 2nd starting winning opening 16 in the above-mentioned embodiment is corresponded to the starting area | region of this invention. The second opening / closing door 55b in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the opening / closing member of the present invention. In addition, the second big prize opening 55 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the big prize opening 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. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 1200 to step 1208 and step 1250 to step 1269 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention. In addition, the first variation time determination table in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first variation pattern table of the present invention. The second variation time determination table in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second variation pattern table of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301, the effect display device 21, and the image control board (not shown) that execute the processing of step 2200 to step 2205 and step 2300 to step 2305 in the above-described embodiment are the variations of the present invention. It corresponds to the production execution means. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processes of Steps 1302 to 1305 and Steps 1308 to 1310 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming state setting means of the present invention.

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

Claims (1)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
An opening / closing member displaceable between two positions of the first position and the second position;
A big winning opening that is in an open state in which a game ball can enter when the opening and closing member is in the first position, and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter when the opening and closing member is in the second position;
A specific area into which game balls that have entered the grand prize award can enter;
Lottery means for determining, by lottery, whether or not to execute a special game in which a round game in which the big prize opening is in an open state, on condition that a game ball enters the starting area;
Special game execution means for executing the special game on the condition that the special game is determined to be executed by the lottery means;
A table that defines a variation time that is a variation effect time for notifying a result of the lottery by the lottery means, and a first variation pattern table and a second variation pattern table that define different variation times;
When a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area during the execution of the special game, after the special game is finished, a variation effect is executed based on the variation time set in the first variation pattern table. If a predetermined number of game balls do not enter the specific area during the execution of the special game, after the special game ends, based on the variation time set in the second variation pattern table. Fluctuating effect execution means for executing fluctuating effects;
One of a low-probability gaming state in which the execution of the special game is determined with a predetermined probability by the lottery means and a high-probability gaming state in which the execution of the special game is determined with a higher probability than the low-probability gaming state A gaming state setting means for setting the gaming state of
The gaming state setting means includes
If a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific area during the execution of the special game, the game state is set to the high-probability game state after the special game ends, and the predetermined number during the execution of the special game. If the game ball of the game does not enter the specific area, after the special game ends, the game state is set to the low probability game state,
After the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, the execution of the special game is determined until the number of lotteries by the lottery means reaches a first number that is the number of times that the high probability gaming state is set. And the number of lotteries by the lottery means is the number of times that the low-probability gaming state is set and the first number of times after the probability of being played and the gaming state are set to the low-probability gaming state. A gaming machine, characterized in that the probability that the execution of the special game is determined until the second number, which is a large number of times, is the same or substantially the same.

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