JP6327205B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, when a symbol that is variably displayed in a symbol variable game is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol, a big hit game (specific game) is executed with the winning prize opening (variable pitching device) open. However, when a winning ball (game ball) is paid out based on the game ball entering the big winning opening during the big hit game, when the big hit game is over, a predetermined number or more of the winning balls have not been paid out. In the case where it remains, there has been proposed one that restricts the launch of the game ball and restricts the transition to the symbol variation gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 1). While this game machine regulates the release of game balls, it displays a notification image such as “Please wait for a while during the process of paying out unpaid prize balls,” and the remaining prize balls are being paid out. When the number of award balls is less than a predetermined number, the game ball launch restriction is canceled and the state can be shifted to the symbol variation game state.

JP 2008-93273 A

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to appropriately notify the player that the game balls to be paid out remain.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner in the variable game state in which the identification information can be displayed in a variable manner, a transition is made to a specific game state in which a predetermined variable pitching device operates, and the specific game state ends. A gaming machine that subsequently shifts to the variable gaming state,
Payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on the entry into the variable entry device;
A notification sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined notification sound;
With
The variable game state includes at least a first variable game state and a second variable game state in which the probability that the identification information is displayed in the specific mode is higher than the first variable game state.
The notification sound output means is configured to output the payout when the specific gaming state is completed based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in the specific mode in the second variable gaming state and the first variable gaming state is entered. When the game ball is paid out by means, the notification sound is output ,
The notification sound output means, when the specific gaming state based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in the specific mode in the second variable gaming state ends and shifts to the second variable gaming state, The gist is not to output the notification sound .

  Here, as the “predetermined variable pitching device”, there are two variable pitching devices, a first variable pitching device and a second variable pitching device. Actuate so that it is possible to enter the ball alternately, and immediately start the operation of the other variable pitching device as soon as the operation of one variable pitching device is finished (after ending the operation of one variable pitching device The interval until the operation of the other variable pitching device is started may be short). In this way, the specific game progresses quickly and the specific game state ends quickly. When the game state is finished and the game state is shifted to the variable game state (for example, when the fixed game state is shifted from the second variable game state to be shifted to the first variable game state), the game balls are paid out. It will often be. For this reason, it can be said that there is a high need to appropriately notify the player that the game balls to be paid out remain.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to appropriately notify the player that the game ball to be paid out remains.

1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 that is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus 42 at the time of big hit. It is explanatory drawing explaining the screen structure of the 1st production | presentation display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing explaining the screen structure of the 2nd effect display apparatus 50. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of a configuration of a sub-control board 90. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a prize ball payout-related process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display related process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 1st special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 2nd special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a deviation fluctuation pattern table. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first grand prize opening opening game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second grand prize opening opening game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of error detection processing executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a warning notification process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a prize ball payout notification process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a payout notification start process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a payout notification process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows the payment notification start process of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the payment notification start process of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the process during paying-out alert | report of a modification.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, the type of pachinko machine (the so-called “seven machine type”) in which the jackpot game is stopped and displayed when the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the big hit game is triggered by this is displayed. An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine), FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11, An upper tray 14 and a lower tray 16 that store game balls, and a launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  Speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 for making various sound effects and notifying the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted into the CR unit on the upper surface portion thereof, and a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted into the CR unit. A return button 24b for instructing the return of the card is provided. The upper tray 14 is provided with an effect button 26 for performing various effects in accordance with the player's operation at the center of the upper surface.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. The game board 30 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game effect area 31, the symbol display device 40 arranged at the lower right portion of the game area 31, the first effect display device 34 arranged at the center of the game area 31, and the first effect display device 34. The second effect display device 50, the center effect 49 disposed so as to surround the first effect display device 34 and the second effect display device 50, and the game ball disposed below the center effect 49 A first start port 36a having a first start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of the ball and a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) arranged on the right side of the center accessory 49 for detecting the passage of a game ball. ) Having a normal symbol operating gate 32, a second starting port 38 having a second starting port switch 38 a (see FIG. 3) that is disposed directly below the normal symbol operating gate 32 and detects the entry of a game ball, Can be opened and closed at the bottom of 31 A first big prize opening 44 having a first big prize opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) that is placed and detects the entry of a game ball, and a game ball that can be opened and closed side by side with the first big prize opening 44 The second big prize opening 45 having the second big prize opening switch 45a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of the game, and the general prize opening switch 46a (see FIG. 3) arranged at the lower left and lower right of the game area 31. ) And an out port 47 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the award ports. In addition to this, the game board 30 is provided with a windmill 48 for guiding and playing game balls flowing down the game area 31 and a number of nails (not shown).

  The second start port 38 is a variable entrance port provided as an ordinary electric accessory, and a pair of left and right blade pieces 38c (movable member) and a second start port solenoid 38b (operating the blade pieces 38c) ( 3). When the wing piece portion 38c stands upright, the second starting port 38 is in a normal state where the possibility of entering a game ball is relatively low (see the dotted line in FIG. 2), and the wing piece portion 38c is opened left and right. When the game ball is in the open state, the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than the normal state (see the solid line in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, in a normal state in which the wing piece portion 38c is upright, it is configured such that it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 38.

  The first grand prize winning port 44 is a variable ball entrance (variable pitching device) provided as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate 44c and a first grand prize winning solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3). The first big winning opening 44 is normally closed by a closing plate 44c that is closed by the opening / closing plate 44c and does not accept a game ball. The open / close plate 44c is actuated by the solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) and opened to the near side, so that an open state (open state) in which a game ball can be easily received is obtained. The first big prize opening 44 is attached with a first big prize opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of balls entered. The first grand prize opening 44 is opened during the big hit game, and the first big prize opening ball entry switch 44a counts 10 or 10 game balls for a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or When 0.1 second) elapses, it is closed.

  The second grand prize opening 45 is a variable type ball entrance (variable ball entry device) provided as a special electric accessory, and has the same configuration as the first big prize opening 44. That is, the second big prize opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 45c and a second big prize opening solenoid 45b (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 45c, and is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 45c. Is closed (closed state), and in the case of a big hit game (specific game), the open / close plate 45c is actuated by the second big prize opening solenoid 45b to open the front side, thereby accepting the game ball It becomes an easy open state (open state). The second big prize opening 45 is provided with a second big prize opening switch 45a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of balls entered. The second big prize opening 45 is opened during the big hit game, and the second big prize opening ball entry switch 45a counts ten or ten game balls, or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or When 0.1 second) elapses, it is closed.

  Here, in the big hit game, the first big winning opening 44 variable pitching device is opened in the first predetermined round, the second big winning opening 45 is opened in the second predetermined round, etc. The first grand prize opening 44 and the second big prize opening 45 are opened by opening them in a predetermined order. In the present embodiment, the first predetermined round is the odd-numbered round and the second predetermined round is the even-numbered round (or the first predetermined round is the even-numbered round and the second predetermined round is the second predetermined round) By setting the round to be the odd-numbered round), the opening of the first big prize opening 44 and the opening of the second big prize opening 45 were repeated alternately. As a result, the time between the rounds (from the end of the operation of one variable pitching device to the start of the operation of the other variable pitching device) should be as short as possible to quickly digest the big hit game. Is possible.

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 4, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that can display and stop displaying a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device that can display and stop displaying a special symbol. 42, and a round display unit 43 that displays a symbol indicating the specified number of rounds of the jackpot game (maximum number of rounds). The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 5, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in the figure, the normal symbol display device 41 includes a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are turned off (see the first row from the top in FIG. 5), and the left normal symbol display unit. A display mode in which 41a is turned on and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second row from the top in FIG. 5), and a display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on (see FIG. There are four display modes: a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are lit (see the fourth column from the top in FIG. 5). . When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device variably displays by sequentially switching the four display modes, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the display modes. At this time, when the display mode of the stopped normal symbol is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top in FIG. 5), the second start port 38 is set as a hit for a certain time (for example, , 0.5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed by combinations with light extinction. The special symbol display device 42 corresponds to either the first special symbol display part 42a or the second special symbol display part 42b when the entry of either the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 38 is detected. The special symbols are variably displayed by sequentially switching the display state of the special symbol display section to be performed, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (winning special symbol), it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a first start port corresponding display unit that variably displays the special symbol based on the game ball entering the first start port 36, and the second special symbol display. The part 42b is a second start port corresponding display unit that displays a special symbol variably based on the game ball entering the second start port 38. Hereinafter, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a is also referred to as a first special symbol (special diagram 1), and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is a second special symbol (special diagram 2). ). In FIG. 6, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 42 at the time of big hit is shown. As shown in the figure, as the big special symbol of the first special symbol, there are a special figure 1 normal big hit symbol which becomes “special figure 1 normal big hit” and a special figure 1 positive variable big hit symbol which becomes “special figure 1 positive variable big hit”. As the big hit symbol of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 normal big hit symbol A which becomes “special figure 2 normal big hit A”, the special figure 2 normal big hit symbol B which becomes “special figure 2 normal big hit B”, There is a special figure 2 probable big hit symbol that is "2 probable big hit". In addition, the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to the above mode, and may be displayed in any mode, and the type of the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to one type each. A plurality of types may be prepared. When a game ball enters one of the first starting port 36 and the second starting port 38 during the special symbol variation display, the variation display of the special symbol is suspended for up to four times for each starting port, When the current variation display is finished, the variation display of the special symbol that is held is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  Here, the “special figure 1 normal jackpot” is a jackpot game (4R jackpot game) in which the opening operation of the first jackpot 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 4R), and the jackpot game After the end, the probability that the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is successful is a big hit mode in which the probability (probability per special figure) is set to a low probability. In addition, the “special figure 1 probability change big hit” is a big hit game (4R big hit game) in which the opening operation of the first big winning opening 44 is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 4R). Sets the probability that the result of the special symbol's success / failure determination will be a big hit (probability per special symbol) until the special symbol is displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), and the special symbol When the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the probability that the result of the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is a hit is a high probability (probability per normal symbol) is set to a high probability, and the second start is performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. This is a jackpot mode (a jackpot mode for setting a state with high probability electric support) in which a state with electric support is set in which the opening time of the mouth 38 is extended. "Special figure 2 normal big hit A" and "Special figure 2 normal big hit B" are big hit games in which the opening time of the first big winning opening 44 is shorter than "special figure 1 normal big hit", and after the big hit game is over Is a big hit mode in which the probability (probability per special figure) that the result of determining whether or not a special symbol is successful is set to a low probability. In this embodiment, “Special figure 2 normal big hit A” and “Special figure 2 normal big hit B” have round numbers of 2R and 4R, respectively, but the opening time of the first big winning opening 44 per 1R is set. It is 0.1 seconds, and game balls hardly enter during that time, and it is a big hit that cannot be expected to win prize balls. In addition, in the “special figure 2 probability big hit”, a big hit game (16R big hit game) in which the opening operation of the first big winning opening 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16R) more than other big hits is performed. After the jackpot game is over, until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), the probability per special figure is set to a high probability and the state of having electric support is set to be a big hit mode. . Hereinafter, a gaming state having a low probability per special figure is also called a special figure low probability state, and a gaming state having a high probability per special figure is also called a special figure high probability state. In addition, a gaming state having a low probability per base figure is also referred to as a normal low probability state, and a gaming state having a high probability per base figure is also referred to as a general high probability state. Furthermore, a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened is also referred to as a time-shortening state, and a gaming state in which the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended is also referred to as an open-extended state. In this embodiment, the power support state is a state in which all three states of the normal high probability state, the short time state, and the open extension state have occurred, but any one or two of the three states are It is good also as the state which generate | occur | produced. Note that the big hit game, the special figure high probability state, and the electric support state (normal figure high probability state, short time state, open extended state) can be said to be an advantageous state since the game can be advantageously advanced.

  The first effect display device 34 is configured by using a seven-segment display that is larger than the special symbol display device 42, and various effect displays such as a variation display of the effect symbols and a reach effect are performed on the display screen. Is called. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 7, the first effect display device 34 of the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) that are arranged side by side and configured by numbers. ) 34L, 34M, 34R. The first effect display device 34 changes the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball enters the first start port 36 and when the game ball enters the second start port 38. Display. The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to blink at a high speed when the variation display is started. The symbols 34R and the production effect symbol 34M are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not coincide with each other, a simple disengagement without reach is reached, and when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R coincide with each other, reach is reached. Then, when the middle production symbol 34M is stopped with a predetermined reach production, if the middle production symbol 34M and the right and left production symbols 34L and 34R do not match, the reach production pattern is lost. A big hit occurs when 34M and the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34R coincide. In addition, even if the production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are not aligned, there may be a big hit at a specific break. The result of the success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the first effect display device 34 is basically the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. Corresponds to the result of.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a first reserved symbol display unit 35 a and a second reserved symbol display unit 35 b are provided at the top of the first effect display device 34. The first reserved symbol display unit 35a adds one display (memory display) in order from the left side every time a game ball enters the first starting port 36 during the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Every time the first special symbol variation display is started, the display is erased in the reverse order from that at the time of starting and entering. The second reserved symbol display part 35b also adds a display (memory display) one by one from the left each time a game ball enters the second starting port 38 during the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol. Each time the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started, the display is erased in the reverse order to that at the time of starting and entering.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a shooting area notification indicating which area of the gaming area 31 should be shot with a current gaming state on the upper part of the first effect display device 34. The display unit 35c (two LED lamps arranged on the left and right sides) is provided. The launch area notification display unit 35c is a game state where the current game state needs to be left-handed (launch to the first area of the game area 31), which will be described later (in the present embodiment, not in a big hit game but in a state with electric support In a normal game state) and in a game state that requires a right strike (launching of the game area 31 to the second area) (in this embodiment, during a big hit game or in a state with electric support) Thus, display is performed in different display modes. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a gaming state that requires left-handed (launching the gaming area 31 to the first area), the first mode (the left LED lamp among the left and right LED lamps) Is turned on and the right LED lamp is turned off), and in a game state that requires a right-handed strike (launch to the second area of the gaming area 31), the second aspect (left and right LED lamps) The left LED lamp is turned off and the right LED lamp is turned on. In the present embodiment, the firing area notification display unit 35c always displays in one of the display modes, and the player can look at the firing area notification display unit 35c regardless of whether the player is playing a game or not. Even in a gaming state, it is possible to confirm the firing direction (gaming state). In addition, when the special symbol is not variably displayed or when an advantageous state (a big hit game, a normal high probability state, a short time state, an open extended state) is not generated, the launch area notification display unit 35c The display may not be performed during non-games such as when a game ball is not being fired (an aspect in which the left and right LED lamps are both extinguished). In the present embodiment, the firing area notification display unit 35c is provided in the first effect display device 34 controlled by the sub control board 90 (sub control unit), but the main control board 70 (main control unit). It is good also as what is provided in the symbol display apparatus 40 controlled by.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the second effect display device 50 displays an elapsed time display unit that displays an elapsed time T of an advantageous period in which the occurrence (start) of the advantageous state (the special figure high probability state, the electric support state) is repeated. 52, a prize ball number display section 54 for displaying the number of prize balls S that the player has acquired during the advantageous period, and a jackpot number display section for displaying the number of jackpots (the number of consecutive games B) generated during the advantageous period 56, and the display units 52 to 56 are arranged adjacent to each other. The elapsed time display unit 52 is configured as a 7-segment display and can display the elapsed time T up to a predetermined display limit time (for example, 99 seconds 99). The award ball number display unit 54 is also configured as a 7-segment display, and can display the award ball number S up to a predetermined display limit number (for example, 99999). Further, the big hit number display unit 56 is also configured as a 7-segment display, and can display the big hit number (the number of consecutive games B) up to a predetermined display limit number (for example, 99 times).

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured, the first start port 36 is disposed below the first effect display device 34 (center accessory 49), and is not a big hit game or a state with electric support. In the gaming state, the player performs the first start of the game ball by rotating the firing handle 18 (so-called left-handed) so that the game ball flows down to the left side region (first region) of the game region 31. A ball can be entered into the mouth 36. Further, the normal symbol operation gate 32 and the second start opening 38 are arranged on the right side of the first effect display device 34 so that the player can flow the game ball down to the right side area (second area) of the game area 31. By rotating the firing handle 18 (so-called right-handed), the game ball can be passed through the normal symbol operation gate 32, and when the normal symbol hits and the second starting port 38 is opened, the player By continuing the right strike, the game ball can enter the second start port 38. Furthermore, the first big winning opening 44 and the second big winning opening 45 are arranged in the lower right portion of the game area 31. When the big hit game is started, the game ball is moved to the game area 31 by making a right hit. The ball can flow down to the right region (second region) and enter the first grand prize winning port 44 or the second grand prize winning port 45 in the open state. As mentioned above, if you deduct a probable big hit ("Special Figure 1 Probable Big Bonus" or "Special Figure 2 Probable Big Hit"), after the big hit game is over, a special symbol change display will be performed a predetermined number of times (10,000 times). Until the normal symbol is shortened, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, there is an electric support state in which the opening time of the second starting port 38 is extended. By continuing the operation, it is possible to make the game ball enter the second start port 38 more frequently than in the state without the electric support (high frequency state).

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 (main control unit) that controls the basic progress of the game and a payout control board that controls the payout of prize balls and balls. 80, a sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit) that controls the overall control of various effects performed in accordance with the progress of the game, a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball, and a power source for the pachinko machine 10 A control board such as an external control board 110 for controlling the communication between the power supply board 105 for controlling and the hall computer 115 provided in the hall in which the pachinko machine 10 is installed. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logic operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, and various controls. A timer that measures the necessary time (system timer), a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, an oscillator that outputs a clock for CPU operations, and a watch that monitors CPU runaway Various peripheral LSIs such as a dog timer and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates an interrupt signal are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit. In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 90 is a sub-control section. However, control sections other than the main control section, for example, other control sections such as the payout control board 80 and the launch control board 100 can also be called sub-control sections. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 receives signals from the first start port switch 36a and the second start port switch 38a as signals necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. An input signal and an operation signal from the RAM clear switch 71 directly instructing to clear (initialize) the RAM of each control board such as the RAM 70c of the main control board 70 and the RAM 90c (see FIG. 9) of the sub control board 90 are directly input. And a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a winning signal from the first big prize opening switch 44a, a winning signal from the second big prize opening switch 45a, a winning signal from the general prize opening switch 46a, the first Detection signals and the like from the magnetic sensor 60 provided around the start port 36, the first grand prize port 44, and the second big prize port 45 are input via the relay terminal plate 72. From the main control board 70, drive to the control signal to the symbol display board 40a that controls display of the symbol display device 40, the drive signal to the second start opening solenoid 38b, and the drive signal to the first big prize opening solenoid 44b. A signal, a drive signal to the second big prize winning solenoid 45b, and the like are output via the relay terminal plate 72. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and exchanges various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. It is carried out. In addition, an operation signal or the like from an on / off switch 107 that switches on / off the power of the pachinko machine 10 is input to the main control board 70 via the power supply board 105. When the on / off switch 107 is operated and an operation signal instructing switching from power off to on is input, the main control board 70 executes power on processing necessary for power on such as initialization processing, and turns on / off. When the switch 107 is operated to input an operation signal for instructing switching from power ON to OFF, power shutdown processing necessary for power shutdown such as backup of various information is executed. Further, the main control board 70 can communicate with the hall computer 115 via the external control board 110, and transmits the operation status of the pachinko machine 10 or transmits an error signal when an abnormality occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal board 87. In this embodiment, about 800 gaming balls can be paid out per minute by driving the payout motor 86. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data. In this embodiment, in the big hit game, every time the first big prize opening switch 44a or the second big prize opening switch 45a detects one game ball, that is, the first big prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 45. Each time one game ball enters, 15 prize balls are paid out. Since the maximum number (prescribed number) of game balls that can enter the first grand prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 45 during one round is 10, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out in one round is 150. Therefore, in a 4R jackpot game with 4 rounds to be executed, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out (upper limit prize ball number) is 600, and in a 16R jackpot game with 16 rounds to be executed, The maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out is 2400. Therefore, if a 4R jackpot game is played once, it takes a little less than one minute (about 45 seconds) to pay out the prize ball. If a 16R jackpot game is played once, it takes about 3 minutes to pay out the prize ball. It will take time. As described above, “Special figure 2 normal jackpot A, B” is a jackpot game with 2R and 4R rounds, respectively, but the release time is short (0.1 seconds), and the game The ball rarely enters the first grand prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 45, and it cannot be expected to win the prize ball.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, and the like, receives various command signals from the main control board 70, and produces a game according to the commands. The sub control board 90 drives an effect display control board 91 for controlling the first effect display apparatus 34 and the second effect display apparatus 50, an amplifier board 92 for driving the speakers 28a and 28b, an LED lamp 93a, and a movable accessory. A decoration drive board 93 for driving the decoration motor 93b for operating the effect button, an effect button board 94 for inputting an operation signal from the operation detection switch 27 provided on the effect button 26 for detecting the operation of the effect button 26, etc. are connected. Has been.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. Transmit to the main control board 70.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. After executing the power-on process necessary for power-on (S10), the main control process is a game start process (S20), a prize ball payout-related process (S30), a normal symbol game process (S40), and a normal symbol. The winning game process (S50), the special symbol game process (S60), the big hit game process (S70), and the error detection process (S80) are repeatedly executed. In this embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S20 to S80 is about 4 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed at an interval of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of S20, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first makes various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, first big prize port switch 44a, second big prize). The state of the mouth switch 45a, the general winning mouth switch 46a, etc.) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or various determination information (a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination described later) is determined. Update random numbers, normal design success / failure random numbers, etc.). When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next S30 prize ball payout related process.

[Prize ball related processing]
The prize ball payout-related process of S30 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. In the prize ball payout-related processing of FIG. 11, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the corresponding switch to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the prize opening related to the payout of the prize ball. Determine (S100). In the present embodiment, there are a first grand prize opening 44, a second major prize opening 45, a first starting opening 36, a second starting opening 38, and a general winning opening 46 as winning openings relating to payout of prize balls. As corresponding switches, there are a first big prize opening switch 44a, a second big prize opening switch 45a, a first starting opening switch 36a, a second starting opening switch 38a, and a general winning opening switch 46a. If it is determined that no gaming ball has entered the winning opening, the process proceeds to S140 without paying out the winning ball.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a game ball has entered the winning opening, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and saved as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c (S110). In this embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out is 15 when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 44 or the second big prize opening 45, and the game ball is the first start opening 36. 3 when the ball enters the game, 1 when the game ball enters the second start port 38, and 7 when the game ball enters the general winning port 46. The Then, a prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control board 80 and the sub control board 90 (S120, S130). When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven and controlled to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game ball paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 is detected. In addition, the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) is decremented by 1 and a prize ball payout process for sending a payout command indicating that one prize ball has been paid out to the main control board 70 is executed. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0. When a game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the prize ball is received. The process is repeated until the information becomes zero. The sub-control board 90 that has received the winning ball number designation command is in a predetermined gaming state (for example, in a state with a high probability electric support (advantageous state)), the winning ball displayed on the winning ball number display unit 54 A process of updating the number S is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a payout command transmitted from the payout control board 80 has been received (S140). If it is determined that a payout command has not been received, the prize ball payout related processing is terminated, and the main control process is entered. Return to the next normal symbol game processing of S40. On the other hand, if it is determined that the payout command has been received, a payout number designation command indicating the number of paid-out prize balls (here, value 1) is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S150), and the prize ball payout related processing is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process of S40. That is, a command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 when a game ball enters the winning opening and when the winning ball is paid out.

[Normal design game processing]
In the normal symbol game processing of S40, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hold is not the value 0, that is, the value 1 or more. The normal symbol is determined by decrementing only, and the normal symbol (see FIG. 5) to be stopped is determined based on the result of the determination. The normal symbol success / failure determination is performed by using a normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 32 and a normal symbol per-determination table. In some cases, a low-probability normal symbol per-decision table is used with a low probability of hit (for example, about 0.8%). A normal symbol per table determination table is used. Further, when the result of the determination is successful, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying the winning symbol, and when the result of determining whether or not the result is incorrect, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying any of the symbols that are lost. Then, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, the variation display of the normal symbol is started, and waiting for the variation time to elapse. The setting of the fluctuation time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when there is no electric support, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 0.1 second) when there is an electric support. When the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 38 is set and the opening of the second starting port 38 is started. The normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is out of the symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated without doing anything. The opening time of the second start port 38 is set to a short time (for example, 0.1 seconds) when there is no electric support, and is extended to a long time (for example, 4 seconds) when there is an electric support. . Further, as described above, the second starting port 38 is opened by driving the second starting port solenoid 38b to open the blade portion 38c to the left and right. In the present embodiment, as described above, the second start port 38 is disposed directly below the normal symbol operating gate 32, and when the electric support is present (high frequency state), the normal symbol operating gate 32 (predetermined region) The game ball that has passed through () has a design in which the normal symbol is hit and displayed in a stopped state before the second starting port 38 reaches the second starting port 38 and the second starting port 38 is opened. Therefore, when the electric support is present, the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 32 directly enters the opened second starting port 38, so that the game with the electric support can be rapidly advanced. it can. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S50.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol game processing of S50, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game processing since the elapsed time (opening elapsed time) after the second start port 38 started to open. It is determined whether or not a specified number (for example, four) of game balls are in the second start opening 38. When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the set time and a specified number of game balls have not entered the second start port 38, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while the second start port 38 is kept open. Exit once. On the other hand, it is determined that the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, or it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already entered the second start port 38 even before the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time. Then, the driving of the second start port solenoid 38b is stopped, and the game process per ordinary symbol is finished. When the normal symbol per game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process of S60.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of S60 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 36. Determine (S200). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S202). . When it is determined that the number of retained first special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of retained first special symbols is incremented by 1 (S204), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S206), and the first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S208). Here, as the determination information acquired in S206, the big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination performed based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 36, or the result of the big hit determination is the big hit Of the symbol variation game such as the big hit symbol determination random number for determining the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a, and the variation pattern determination random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Information on progress can be exemplified. Note that the jackpot determination corresponds to determination of whether or not a special symbol is appropriate. The first special symbol hold occurrence command includes a first special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the first hold symbol display unit 35a in the display screen of the first effect display device 34. It is. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first start opening 36, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S204 to S208 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S210.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port switch 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 38 for variably displaying the second special symbol (S210). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S212). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S214), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S216), and the second special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S218). Here, as the determination information acquired in S216, the big hit determination random number used for the big hit determination performed based on the game ball entering the second start port 38 or the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. Of the symbol variation game such as the big hit symbol determination random number for determining the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b, and the variation pattern determination random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol. Information on progress can be exemplified. The second special symbol hold occurrence command includes a second special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the second hold symbol display unit 35b in the display screen of the first effect display device 34. It is. If it is determined in S210 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 38, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of second special symbols has reached the upper limit value, the processing of S214 to S218 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S220.

  Next, whether or not the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S220), whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being variably displayed (S222), the first special It is determined whether any of the symbol and the second special symbol is in the stop display time (S224). If it is determined that a big hit game is in progress, the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the variable display, and neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the stop display time, it is not in the big hit game. 2. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (S226). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination information of the second special symbol determination information (big hit determination random number) stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) is determined. Reading (S228), the second special symbol variation display related process is executed (S230), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is 0, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is 0 (S232). If it is determined that the number of holds of the first special symbol is not 0, the oldest determination information among the determination information (big hit determination random number) of the first special symbol stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) Reading (S234), the first special symbol variation display related process is executed (S236), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the number of holds for the first special symbol is also 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In S226 to S236, when both the number of reserved first symbol symbols and the number of reserved second symbol symbols are not 0, the second special symbol variable display (holding digestion) is preferentially executed (see Fig. 2). Priority). Details of the variable display related process will be described below. Since both the first special symbol variation display related process and the second special symbol variation display related process are executed in common, they will be described with reference to a common flowchart (the flowchart of FIG. 15). The big hit game in which the big hit game flag is determined to be on in S220 is also referred to as a big hit game state (specific game state). The state in which the big hit game flag is off is a state in which a special symbol (identification information) can be displayed in a variable manner, and is also referred to as a variable game state.

  In the variation display related process of FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is a special figure high probability state or a special figure low probability state (S300). When the probability change flag is off, that is, when the current gaming state is a special figure low probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the big hit determination random number read in S228 or S234 and the low probability big hit determination table (S302). When the flag is on, that is, when the current gaming state is a special figure high probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the read big hit determination random number and the high probability big hit determination table (S304), and the determination result is a big hit It is determined whether or not (S306). An example of the big hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 16A shows a low probability jackpot determination table, and FIG. 16B shows a high probability jackpot determination table. In the low probability jackpot determination table, the big hit determination random number is a value 60 or 61 out of the values 0 to 796 (big hit probability of 1 / 398.5). In the high probability jackpot determination table, the hit determination random number is The value 0 to 796 was assumed to be a big hit when the value was 60 to 79 (a big hit probability of 1 / 39.85). In this embodiment, a common big hit determination table is used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  When the result of the big hit determination is determined to be a big win in S306, the big hit symbol determining random number is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S308), and the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the read big hit symbol determining random number is read. Select and decide (S310). Here, for the determination of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 17 is used, and for the determination of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol, it is illustrated in FIG. A jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol is used.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 17, when the random number for jackpot symbol determination is a value 0 to 63 among the values 0 to 255, the special symbol 1 normal jackpot symbol is selected. Fig. 1 Normal jackpot "(25% probability of appearance), and when the big hit symbol determination random number is a value of 64 to 255, the special figure 1 positive variation big hit symbol is selected and becomes" Special figure 1 positive variation big hit "(75% Appearance probability). In addition, in the big special symbol determination table for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 18, when the random number for big hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 25 out of a value 0 to 255, the special figure 2 normal big hit symbol A is selected. "Special figure 2 normal big hit A" (appearance probability of about 10%), when the big hit symbol determination random number is a value of 26-63, special figure 2 normal big hit symbol B is selected, "Special figure 2 normal big hit B (Appearance probability of about 15%), and when the random number for determining the big hit symbol is 64 to 255, the special figure 2 probability variable big hit symbol is selected and becomes "special figure 2 probability variable big hit" (75% appearance probability) . As described above, the special figure 1 normal jackpot and the special figure 1 probability variable jackpot are both 4R jackpot games with 4 rounds, so the average number of winning balls when the big jackpot occurs in the first special symbol Is 600 pieces. On the other hand, special figure 2 normal jackpots A and B appear with a probability of 25% in total, and a jackpot game that is substantially free of balls is executed. Also, the special figure 2 probable big hit appears with a probability of 75%, the 16R big hit game with 16 rounds is executed, and the number of winning prize balls is 2400. For this reason, the average number of winning prize balls when the big hit occurs in the second special symbol is 1800. Therefore, the state with the electric support where the game mainly based on the second special symbol progresses is the average winning prize when the big hit occurs, compared with the state without the electric support where the game mainly based on the first special symbol proceeds. It can be said that the number of balls is large, which is advantageous for the player. In addition, in this embodiment, while there is a power support, it is also in a special figure high probability state, so it is possible to generate big hits continuously in a short time, and obtain a lot of balls (prize balls) at a time It ’s an opportunity. In addition, the special figure 2 probability variation jackpot of the present embodiment is a jackpot game with the largest number of prize balls that can be paid out of 2400, and it takes time to pay out the prize balls. For this reason, when the probability variation big hit (special figure 2 probability variation big hit) occurs continuously during the special figure high probability state (during the consecutive game), the big hit for paying out 2400 prize balls will be continuous. As described above, if a 16R big hit game (Special Figure 2 Probable Big Hit) is played once, it takes about 3 minutes to pay out the prize ball. It takes a long time to pay out.

  If it is determined in S306 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, the winning symbol is determined to be lost (S312). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

  When the stop symbol is determined in this way, a variation pattern table is set (S314). Here, the setting of the variation pattern table is performed based on the big hit variation pattern table illustrated in FIG. 19 when the result of the big hit determination of S302 and S304 is a big hit, and when the result of the big hit determination is out of place. Is performed based on the deviation variation pattern table illustrated in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the big hit variation pattern table has a case where the gaming state is no electric support and the type of big hit is a probable big hit (special figure 1 probable big hit), and the gaming state is no electric support. In the state, the big hit type is a normal big hit (Special Figure 1 normal big hit), the game state is with electric support and the big hit type is a probable big hit (Special Figure 2). This is distinguished from the case where the type of jackpot is the normal jackpot (see Fig. 2 normal jackpots A and B) in the state with support. In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, in the deviation variation pattern table, when the gaming state is no electric support and the number of holds is small (for example, value 1 or value 2), the gaming state is no electric support and the number of holds is large. A case (for example, value 3 or value 4) is distinguished from a case where the gaming state is a state with electric support.

  In each variation pattern table for the state without electric support, various variation patterns P01 to P06 associated with variation pattern determination random numbers 0 to 255 are defined, and when special symbols are variably displayed. One variation pattern is selected using these variation pattern tables. Among the fluctuation patterns P01 to P06, the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are associated with normal fluctuations A and B for variably displaying the effect symbols without the reach effect, and the change patterns P03 and P04 are associated with the reach effect. Normal reach A and B for variably displaying the production symbol are associated, and fluctuation patterns P05 and P06 are associated with super reach A and B for variably displaying the production symbol with an effect that increases the expectation of jackpot than normal reach. It is attached. In each big hit variation pattern table for the state without electric support, random numbers for determining a variation pattern are used for the normal variations A and B without the reach effect so that the player can have a higher expectation of winning than when they are off. Of the fluctuations that are not associated with each other and reach effects, many fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are associated with the fluctuation patterns P05 and P06 (super reach). On the other hand, in each deviation variation pattern table for the state without power support, the normal variation is such that the average variation time is shorter when the number of holdings is larger (value 3 or 4) than when the number of holdings is smaller (value 1 or 2). The fluctuation times of the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are set, and a fluctuation pattern determination random number is associated with each fluctuation pattern.

  In each variation pattern table for the power support state, various variation patterns P11 and P12 associated with variation pattern determination random numbers 0 to 255 are defined. One variation pattern is selected using these variation pattern tables. Among the variation patterns P11 and P12, the variation pattern P11 is associated with a short variation in which the variation display of the effect symbol is finished in a shorter time (variation time of less than 1 second) than the normal variations A and B. P12 is associated with a specific variation that causes the effect symbol to be variably displayed with an effect (falling effect) that falls from a state with high probability electric support (advantageous state) to a state with no low probability electric support (normal state). ing. In the present embodiment, in the electric support state (high probability electric support state), the fluctuation pattern P11 having a short fluctuation time is obtained regardless of whether the type of big hit is a probable big hit or not. It is often selected. Since the fluctuation pattern P11 defines a fluctuation time of less than 1 second (for example, 0.9 seconds), a big hit (a special figure 2 positive change big hit) is continuously generated in a state with electric support (a state with high probability electric support). If it occurs (in the case of a consecutive villa), in a variable game state from the end of the previous jackpot game until the next jackpot game is generated, a special symbol variable game is performed with a short-time fluctuation pattern P11. The time between jackpot games (the time in the floating game state) is also shortened.

  Each variation pattern table shows a table storing a small number of patterns for convenience, but actually, a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is used.

  Returning to the variation display related processing of FIG. 15, when the variation pattern table is set in this way, the variation pattern determination random number is read (S316), and the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination random number thus read and the set variation pattern table. It sets (S318). Then, the variation display of the special symbol is started (S320), the number of special symbols held is decremented by 1 (S322), and the symbol variation start command and the game state designation command are transmitted to the sub-control board 90. (S324), the variation display related process is terminated. In the processes of S320 and S322, when the target of the current variation display-related process is the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the number of the first special symbol held is decremented by a value of 1. It becomes processing. On the other hand, when the target of the current variation display related process is the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and the number of holdings of the second special symbol is decremented by a value of 1. The symbol variation start command transmitted in S324 includes a big hit variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) when the big hit determination result is a big hit. When the result of the big hit determination is out, a deviation variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a loss stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. The sub control board 90 that has received the symbol variation start command analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the first effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and the control signal ( An effect command) is output to the effect display control board 91 to control the first effect display device 34. In addition, the gaming state designation command includes a probability change flag setting status, a variation shortening flag setting status, a release extension flag setting status, and the like. When the special symbol variable display is started, the determination information (holding information) related to the variable display is cleared from the determination information storage area.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 12 to 14, when the special symbol game process is executed after the change display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started, the first special game process is executed in S222. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S238). Since the variation time is determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, whether or not the variation time has passed is determined by determining the elapsed time since the variation display of the special symbol was started and the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. This can be done by comparison. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol being varied is stopped (S240), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S242). The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol stop command ends the symbol variation effect on the first effect display device 34. Then, a stop display time is set (S244), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (S246). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the variation display of the special symbol is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.5 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in S224 that the stop display time is in progress. If it is determined that has passed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S248).

  When it is determined in S248 that the game is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (S250), and a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S252). Thereby, the big hit game is started and the big hit game start effect is executed in the big hit game effect process described later. Here, the big hit game start command includes the setting status of the probability change flag and the fluctuation shortening flag when the big hit occurs. Also, during the big hit game, in order to stop the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the release extension function, the probability variation flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is on (S254, S256), and the variation is shortened when the variation shortening flag is on. The flag is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (S258 to S262), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S70.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S248 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (S264). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not on, the processing proceeds to the next step S274. If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S266), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S268). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the upper limit value of the number of changes of the special symbol maintaining the special figure high probability state, and the value is set at the end of the big hit game. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S274 while maintaining the special figure high probability state. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is 0, the probability variation flag is turned off (S270), and the game A state designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S272), and the process proceeds to the next step S274. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the special figure high probability state to the special figure low probability state. The gaming state designation command includes a setting state of a probability change flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 to display the background screen or the like of the first effect display device 34 for the special figure high probability state. To change to a special figure low probability state.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is on (S274). When the fluctuation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated as it is. When the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S276), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (S278). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates the upper limit of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the electric support state (short-time state, open extended state, general figure high probability state), and the big hit mode at the end of the big hit game A value corresponding to is set. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the electric support state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned off to end the electric support state. (S280), the release extension flag is turned off (S282), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S284), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the state with the electric support to the state without the electric support. Note that the gaming state designation command includes a setting status of a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The sub-control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 to display the background screen of the first effect display device 34 from the state with the electric support. Processing such as changing to a state without power support is performed. In this embodiment, if the probability variation big hit (special figure 1 probability variation big hit, special figure 2 probability variation big hit) is subtracted, 10,000 times are set in the probability variation counter and the variation shortening counter after the big hit game is finished. In S278, the probability variation counter and the variation shortening counter cannot be determined to have a value of 0, and the special figure high probability state and the power support state do not end until the next big hit.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of S70 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the jackpot game process of FIG. 21 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S400). If it is determined that the big hit game flag is OFF, the big hit game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is on, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the jackpot game (big hit game start timing) (S402), and if it is determined that it is the jackpot game start timing, the number of remaining rounds Is set to the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot symbol (S404), and the execution round R is set to 1 (S406). The number of remaining rounds is set to 16 rounds (16R) when the big hit symbol is a special figure 2 probability variable big hit symbol, and the big hit symbol is special figure 1 normal big hit symbol, special figure 1 positive variable big hit symbol or special figure 2 In the case of the normal jackpot symbol B, 4 rounds (4R) are set, and in the case where the jackpot symbol is the special figure 2 normal jackpot symbol A, 2 rounds (2R) are set. If it is determined that it is not the big hit game start timing, since the remaining number of rounds and the execution round R are already set, the processing of S404 and S406 is skipped. Then, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of rounds is 0 (S408) and whether or not the execution round R is an odd-numbered round (first predetermined round) (S410). If it is determined that the remaining number of rounds is not 0 and the execution round R is an odd-numbered round (the first predetermined round), the first big prize opening game in which the first big prize opening 44 is opened and the big hit game is played. The process is executed (S412), and the jackpot game process is terminated. If it is determined that the remaining number of rounds is not 0 and the execution round R is not an odd-numbered round, that is, the execution round R is an even-numbered round (second predetermined round), the second big prize opening 45 is opened. Then, the second big prize opening opening game process for performing the big hit game is executed (S414), and the big hit game process is ended. Further, if it is determined that the remaining number of rounds is 0, a big hit game end process for ending the big hit game is executed (S416), and the big hit game process is ended. When the big hit game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next error detection process of S80.

  The first big prize opening opening game process of S412 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the first big prize opening opening game process of FIG. 22, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the first big prize opening 44 is open (S430), and the first big prize opening 44 is determined. Is determined to be closed (not open), it is determined whether it is the opening timing of the first big prize opening 44 (S432). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a predetermined closing time (for example, 0.2 seconds) has elapsed since the second big prize opening 45 was closed in the second predetermined round. If it is determined that it is the opening timing of the first big prize opening 44, the first big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is opened (S434), and information on the current execution round R is included. A round game command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S436), and the first big prize opening opening game process is temporarily ended. Thus, in the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 44 is opened in a very short time (for example, 0.2 seconds) after the second big prize opening 45 is closed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S432 that it is not the opening timing of the first big prize opening 44, the first big prize opening opening game processing is once ended.

  If it is determined in S430 that the first big prize opening 44 is being opened, whether or not the specified opening time (25 seconds in this embodiment) of the first big prize opening 44 has passed (S438), It is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the 1st prize winning opening 44 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment) (S440). When it is determined that the specified opening time of the first grand prize opening 44 has not elapsed and a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the first big prize opening 44, the first big prize opening 44 is opened. The first grand prize opening opening game process is temporarily ended while maintaining the above. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specified opening time of the first grand prize opening 44 has elapsed, or when it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the first big prize opening 44, the first big prize opening 44 is The first grand prize winning solenoid 44b is controlled to be closed (S442), the remaining number of rounds is decremented by 1 (S444), and the execution round R is incremented by 1 (S446). The prize opening opening game process is terminated.

  The second big prize opening opening game process of S414 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. The second big prize opening opening game process of FIG. 23 is performed in the same manner as the first big winning opening opening game process of FIG. 22, and the same process is given the same step number. In the second grand prize opening opening game process, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the second big prize opening 45 is open (S430a), and the second big prize opening 45 is closed. If it is determined that it is (not open), it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the second big winning opening 45 (S432a). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a predetermined closing time (for example, 0.2 seconds) has elapsed since the first big prize opening 44 was closed in the first predetermined round. If it is determined that it is the opening timing of the second big prize opening 45, the second big prize opening solenoid 45b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 45 is opened (S434a), and information on the current execution round R is included. A round game command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S436), and the second big prize opening opening game process is temporarily ended. Thus, in the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 45 is opened in a very short time (for example, 0.2 seconds) after the first big prize opening 44 is closed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S432a that it is not the opening timing of the second big prize opening 45, the second big prize opening opening game process is once ended.

  If it is determined in S430a that the second grand prize opening 45 is being opened, whether or not the specified opening time of the second big prize opening 45 (25 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed (S438), It is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the two major winning holes 45 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment) (S440). When it is determined that the prescribed opening time of the second grand prize opening 45 has not elapsed and a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the second big prize opening 45, the second big prize opening 45 is opened. The second big prize opening opening game process is temporarily ended while maintaining the above. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specified opening time of the second grand prize opening 45 has elapsed, or if it is determined that a prescribed number of game balls have entered the second big prize opening 45, the second big prize opening 45 is The second grand prize winning solenoid 45b is driven and controlled to be closed (S442a), the remaining number of rounds is decremented by 1 (S444), and the execution round R is incremented by 1 (S446). The prize opening opening game process is terminated. Here, in the first grand prize opening opening game process and the second grand prize opening opening game process, the opening (operation) of the other big winning opening is started and then the opening (operation) of the other big winning opening is started. Since the interval until is extremely short, the big hit game will proceed quickly. For example, in a 16-round big hit game, each round is started, and a round of the round is completed with a specified number of game balls entering in about 10 to 15 seconds. If not, the big hit game will be completed in about 3 minutes (about 4 minutes at the longest). For this reason, while the big hit game is in progress, the payout of the winning ball (game ball) based on the winning at each big winning hole (the first big winning hole 44 or the second big winning hole 45) cannot catch up, and the big hit game is in progress. It is easy to end the big hit game with all of the prize balls remaining without being paid out and shift to the variable game state. In particular, during Renso, as described above, the special symbol variation time is short, so the interval between the big hit games is shortened, and the special figure 2 positive change big hit pays out a lot of prize balls (2400). Since it takes about 3 minutes to pay out the winning ball, the winning ball is often paid out after the big hit game.

  The big hit game end process of S416 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the big hit game end process of FIG. 24, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first turns the big hit game flag from on to off (S450), and this big hit is a probable big hit, that is, "Special Figure 1 Probable Big Hit" and It is determined whether it is any of “FIG. 2 probable big hit” (S452). If it is determined that the current big hit is a probable big hit, in order to generate a special figure high probability state, the probability change counter is set 10,000 times (S454) and the probability change flag is turned on (S456). In addition, in order to generate a power support state (short-time state, open-extended state, general high-probability state), the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times (S458), and the fluctuation shortening flag is turned on ( S460), the release extension flag is turned on (S462). Note that setting the probability variation counter to 10,000 times substantially generates a special figure high probability state until the next big hit occurs, and setting the fluctuation shortening counter to 10,000 times is substantial. Until the next big hit occurs, the power support state is generated. If it is determined in S452 that the current big hit is not a probable big hit, that is, this special big hit is "Special Figure 1 Normal Big Hit", "Special Figure 2 Normal Big Hit A", or "Special Figure 2 Normal Big Hit B", the probability change flag is turned off. The special figure low probability state is left as it is, and the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension flag are kept off, and there is no electric support. When the game state after the big hit game is set in this way, the big hit game end command and the game state designation command are transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S464), and the big hit game end processing is ended. When the sub-control board 90 receives the jackpot game end command, the sub-control board 90 performs a jackpot game end effect in the jackpot game effect processing. When the sub-control board 90 receives the game state designation command, for example, an effect command indicating the game state is sent to the effect display control board 91. A process of transmitting and setting the background screen of the first effect display device 34 as a background corresponding to the gaming state at that time is performed.

[Error detection processing]
The error detection process of S80 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. In the error detection process of FIG. 25, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not an error has been detected (S500). Here, as the error, for example, a frame opening error in which the opening of the front frame 11 is detected by the frame opening switch 81, or the first start port 36, the first big winning port 44, and the second big winning port 45 are arranged around the frame opening error. Magnetic detection error when magnetism (magnet) is detected by the magnetic sensor 60, the game ball entering the first big winning opening 44 by the first big winning opening switch 44a when it is not during the big hit game (during the detection valid period) Entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 45 is detected by the ball or the second big prize opening switch 45a, and a detection error in the big prize opening is detected. An example of a tray full tank error that has been detected to have become. If it is determined that no error has been detected, the error detection process is terminated. If it is determined that an error has been detected, an error occurrence command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 and the hall computer 115 (S502, S504). The error detection process ends.

[Production control processing]
Next, operations performed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU 90 of the sub control board 90. The effect control process includes a symbol variation effect process (S600), a jackpot game effect process (S610), a warning notification process (S620), a prize ball payout notification process (S630), a consecutive game time winning prize display process (S640), This is performed by repeatedly executing various effect processes such as the consecutive resort time elapsed time display process (S650) and the consecutive resort count display process (S660). The sub-control board 90 also performs other effect processing such as predetermined hold symbol display processing based on the occurrence of the hold, but the description thereof is omitted because it does not form the gist of the present invention. Hereinafter, each process is demonstrated in order.

[Design variation effect processing]
The symbol variation effect process of S600 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 27 is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first receives the symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S324 of the variation display related process of FIG. It is determined whether or not (S700). If it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received, it is determined based on the received command whether or not the result of the current big hit determination is a big hit (S 702). A jackpot symbol is set for the symbol (S704), and if it is off, a symbol for losing is set for the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S706). As described above, the symbol variation start command includes the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) and the special symbol halt symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). The symbol can be selected by reading out the stop symbol corresponding to the received special symbol stop information designation command from the stop symbols of the effect symbol stored in advance in the ROM 90b.

  Here, if the special symbol stop symbol (special figure big hit symbol) is the special figure 1 normal big hit symbol, the special symbol big hit symbol is 1-6 except for the 7th digit of the number 1-7. If any one of the big eyes is selected and the special figure big hit symbol is the special figure 1 probability big hit symbol, any one of the first, third, third, and fifth to seventh dots except for the fourth big eye is selected. When the big hit symbol is a special symbol 2 that is substantially free of balls, a normal big hit symbol A or B is selected, and a specific broken pattern ("246") is selected, and the special figure big hit symbol is a special figure 2 positive variation big hit symbol In this case, the 7th order is selected. Therefore, the 7th order is a probability change big hit design that is determined to be a probable big hit, and the 4th order is a normal big hit design that is usually determined to be a big hit. It can be said that the doublet is a chance pattern with the possibility of a promising big hit.

  When the stop symbol of the effect symbol is set, the effect pattern is set based on the variation pattern included in the symbol variation start command (S708). The effect pattern can be set by reading out the effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command from among the effect patterns stored in advance in the ROM 90b.

  Thus, when the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol are set, the change effect display is started (S710). This process is performed by transmitting to the effect display control board 91 an effect command (change effect display start command) for instructing the start of the variable effect display based on the stop symbol of the effect symbol and the effect pattern. The effect display control board 91 that has received the change effect display start command performs display control so that the effect display variable display is started by the first effect display device 34. Next, it is determined whether or not the payout notification flag is on (S712). Here, the payout notification flag is a payout of a winning ball based on the entrance of a game ball into, for example, the first big winning port 44 or the second big winning port 45 in the big hit game in the later-described prize ball paying out notification process. Is a flag that is set to ON until the payout of the winning ball is completed when the bonus game continues after the end of the big hit game. If it is determined in S712 that the payout notification flag is not on but off, the output of the variable effect sound is started at the standard volume in accordance with the change effect display (S714), and if it is determined that the payout notification flag is on, the change effect is output. In accordance with the display, the output of the fluctuating effect sound is started at a volume smaller than the standard volume (S716). These processes are performed by transmitting to the amplifier board 92 an effect command (variable effect sound output start command) for instructing the start of output of the variable effect sound at a standard volume or a low volume. The amplifier board 92 that has received the change effect sound output start command drives and controls the speakers 28a and 28b so that the change effect sound is output at a designated volume (standard volume or low volume) in accordance with the change effect display.

  In this way, when the payout notification flag is on, the symbol variation effect is performed while outputting the variation effect sound at a lower volume than normal (standard volume). Further, this small volume is set to a volume smaller than a payout notification sound output in a process described later when the payout notification flag is on. That is, when the payout notification flag is on, it is possible to output the payout notification sound at a volume larger than the fluctuation effect sound by setting the variable effect sound to a small volume, and when the payout notification flag is off, It is possible to enhance the sound effect by using the varying sound effect as a standard sound volume and to enhance the sound effect. Here, the size of the standard volume may be set by the player via a predetermined production environment setting screen. In this case, the low volume may be a predetermined volume (a volume smaller than the payout notification sound) regardless of the player's setting. In S714 and S716, lighting (flashing) of the effect lamp (LED lamp 93a) is also started in accordance with the change effect display. This process is performed by transmitting an effect command (lighting effect start command) for instructing the start of the lighting effect to the decoration control board 93, and the decoration control board 93 that has received the lighting effect start command matches the symbol variation effect. The LED lamp 93a is driven and controlled so as to light up (flash).

  If it is determined in S700 that the symbol variation start command has not been received, or after the output of the variation effect sound is started in S714 and S716, it is determined whether or not the variation effect sound is being output at a low volume. (S718). If it is determined that the variable effect sound is being output at a low volume, it is determined whether or not the payout notification flag is off, that is, whether or not the payout notification flag that was on at the start of output of the variable effect sound is turned off. If it is determined that the payout notification flag is off (S720), the variable effect sound is changed to the standard volume (S722), and the process proceeds to the next S724. . The process of S722 is performed by transmitting an effect command (variable effect sound output change command) for instructing an output change from a low volume to a standard volume to the amplifier board 92. The amplifier board 92 that has received the change effect sound output change command drives and controls the speakers 28a and 28b so that the volume of the change effect sound being output becomes the standard sound volume. In step S718, it is determined that the fluctuation effect sound is not being output at a low volume (the fluctuation effect sound is being output at the standard volume, or the fluctuation effect sound is not being output (the fluctuation effect sound is not being output)), or paid out in step S720. If it is determined that the notification flag is on instead of off, the process of S722 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S724.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of S242 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 13 has been received (S724). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation effect is terminated. If it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the symbol variation effect is terminated (S726), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. In this process, an effect command (variable effect display end command) for instructing the end of the variable effect display is transmitted to the effect display control board 91 and an output command for instructing the end of output of the variable effect sound (variable effect sound output end command). ) Is transmitted to the amplifier board 92. The effect display control board 91 that has received the change effect display end command ends the change display of the effect symbols in the first effect display device 34, and stops the effect symbol set in S704 or S706 (big hit symbol or missed symbol) ) Is controlled to stop display. In S726, lighting (flashing) of the effect lamp (LED lamp 93a) is also terminated. This process is performed by transmitting an effect command (lighting effect end command) for instructing the end of the lighting effect to the decoration control board 93.

[Big hit game production processing]
In the jackpot game effect process of S610, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 executes the jackpot game start effect when receiving the jackpot game start command transmitted by the main control board 70 in S252 of the special symbol game process of FIG. To do. The big hit game start effect is a decorative drive board in which a drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that sound for notifying the start of the big hit game is output from the speakers 28a, 28b, and the LED 93a is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the voice output. This is done by outputting a drive signal to 93. The jackpot game start effect is mainly to output a sound to notify the start of the jackpot game, so that the effect finishes in a shorter time compared to the effect with the display of the fanfare screen etc. It becomes. Further, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 executes the big hit game end effect when receiving the big hit game end command transmitted by the main control board 70 in S464 of the big hit game end process of FIG. The big hit game end effect is a decorative drive board in which a drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that sound for notifying the end of the big hit game is output from the speakers 28a and 28b, and the LED 93a is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the voice output. This is done by outputting a drive signal to 93. The jackpot game end effect is mainly to output a sound that informs the end of the jackpot game, so the effect ends in a shorter time compared to the effect that is performed with the display of the ending screen etc. It becomes. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can be said that when the big hit game is finished, the state immediately shifts to the variable game state. Also, since the big hit game end effect ends in a relatively short time and there is no time to pay out many prize balls during the big hit game end effect, the big hit game (big hit game end effect) ends and the floating game state It can be said that the payout of prize balls is likely to be continued after shifting to.

  Note that the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 transmits, as the big hit game effect process, the main control board 70 in the process of S436 of the first big prize opening opening game process of FIG. 22 and the second big prize opening opening game process of FIG. When a round game command is received, a round game effect may be executed. Furthermore, if the big hit this time is a special figure 1 positive change big hit and the stop symbol of the production symbol is stopped and displayed with the chance symbol (1 to 3, 5, 6), the round game command of the predetermined round Probability promotion effect that makes it clear that the current big hit is a probable big hit may be executed. The probability change promotion effect and the round game effect are output to the effect display control board 91 so that the effect display screen of the probability change promotion effect and the round effect screen showing the number of rounds are displayed on the first effect display device 34. A drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that the corresponding sound is output from the speakers 28a and 28b, and the drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. .

[Warning]
The warning process of S620 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. In the warning process of FIG. 28, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not the error occurrence command transmitted by the main control board 70 in S502 of the error detection process of FIG. 25 has been received (S800). If it is determined that the error occurrence command has been received, warning display is started (S802), warning sound output is started (S804), and the warning process is terminated. The process of S802 is performed by transmitting an effect command (warning display start command) instructing the start of warning display to the effect display control board 91. The presentation display control board 91 that has received the warning display start command performs display control so that warning display (for example, lighting of a warning lamp (not shown)) is started. The process of S804 is performed by transmitting an effect command (warning sound output start command) for instructing the start of the output of the warning sound to the amplifier board 92. The amplifier board 92 that has received the warning sound output start command drives and controls the speakers 28a and 28b so that the warning sound is output.

  If it is determined in S800 that an error occurrence command has not been received, it is determined whether or not a warning (warning is being displayed and a warning sound is being output) (S806). If it is determined that a warning is being issued, a warning is started. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time has reached a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) (S808). If it is determined that the warning is not being performed, or if it is determined that the elapsed time from the start of the warning has not reached the predetermined time even if the warning is being performed, the warning process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the warning is in progress and the elapsed time from the start of the warning has reached a predetermined time, the warning display is ended (S810), the warning sound is output (S812), and warning processing is performed. Exit.

[Prize ball payout notification processing]
The prize ball payout notification process of S630 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. In the prize ball payout notification process of FIG. 29, first, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 has received a prize ball number designation command transmitted by the main control board 70 in S130 of the prize ball payout related process of FIG. Is determined (S900). If it is determined that a command for specifying the number of winning balls has been received, the number of winning balls ΔS is acquired from the received command (S902), and the number of winning balls ΔS indicating the number of winning balls not yet paid out is added to the number of winning balls ΔS. As a result, the number Q of unpaid prize balls is updated (S904), and the process proceeds to the next step S906. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command for specifying the number of winning balls has not been received, the processing of S902 and S904 is skipped and the processing proceeds to the next processing of S906.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the payout number designation command transmitted by the main control board 70 in S150 of the prize ball payout-related process in FIG. 11 has been received (S906). If it is determined that the payout number designation command has been received, the paid-out number ΔR is acquired from the received command (S908), and the unpaid prize ball number Q is updated by subtracting the paid-out number ΔR from the unpaid prize ball number Q. (S910), the process proceeds to the next S912. On the other hand, if it is determined that the payout number designation command has not been received, the process of S908 and S910 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S912.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the payout notification flag is on (S912). If it is determined that the payout notification flag is not on but off, the payout notification start process shown in FIG. 30 is executed (S914). The prize ball payout notification process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the payout notification flag is on, the payout notification in-process shown in FIG. 31 is executed (S916), and the prize ball payout notification processing is terminated.

  In the payout notification start process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 first determines whether or not it is the end timing of the jackpot game end effect executed in the jackpot game effect process of S610 (S930). If it is determined that it is the end timing of the game end effect, it is determined whether the number Q of unpaid prize balls exceeds a predetermined number Qref (S932). Here, the predetermined number Qref can be a value 0, or can be a predetermined value larger than the value 0 (for example, several hundreds such as 500). In the former case, it is determined whether or not a prize ball is paid out at the end timing of the big hit game end effect (whether there is a remaining prize ball to be paid out). Also, in the latter case, if a value that can be determined that the payout of the winning ball continues for a while after the end of the big hit game is used as the predetermined value based on the number of payable per unit time, It is determined whether or not award balls are continuously paid out in the variable game state.

  In S930, it is determined that it is not the end timing of the big hit game end effect, or in S932, the number Q of unpaid prize balls does not exceed the predetermined number Qref (the payout of the prize ball generated during the big hit game has already been completed or almost completed. If it is determined that the payout notification is started, the payout notification start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S932 that the number Q of unpaid prize balls exceeds the predetermined number Qref, the payout notification flag is turned on (S934), the output of the payout notification sound is started (S936), and the payout notification start process is terminated. The process of S936 is performed by transmitting to the amplifier board 92 an effect command (payout notification sound output start command) instructing the start of output of the payout notification sound. The amplifier board 92 that has received the payout notification sound output start command drives and controls the speakers 28a and 28b so that a payout notification sound (for example, a predetermined sound effect such as a chime sound) is output. As described above, in this embodiment, when the number of unpaid winning balls Q exceeds the predetermined number Qref at the end timing of the big hit game end effect, that is, a big winning opening during the big hit game (the first big winning opening 44 or the second big winning opening 44). When the winning ball is paid out based on the entry to the winning opening 45) at the end of the jackpot game (or continues for a while after the jackpot game ends), the payout notification flag is turned on and the output of the payout notification sound is started. To do. As mentioned above, the special figure 2 probable big hit with 2400 prize balls takes time to pay out the prize ball, so normally (unless the player stops firing the game ball during the big hit game) ), It is determined that the number Q of unpaid prize balls exceeds the predetermined number Qref at the end timing of the big hit game end effect, and the output of the payout notification sound is started.

  In the payout notification processing shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 first determines whether or not the output of the payout notification sound is interrupted (S950), and warns in the warning notification processing of S620 (warning sound is being output). Whether or not (S952, S954). If it is determined that the output of the payout notification sound is not interrupted and the warning is not being issued, the process proceeds to the next S960 while the payout notification sound is output. On the other hand, if the output of the payout notification sound is not interrupted, but it is determined that the warning is being issued, the output of the payout notification sound is interrupted (S956), and the process proceeds to the next S960. The process of S956 is performed by transmitting to the amplifier board 92 an effect command (payout notification sound output interruption command) for instructing interruption of output of the payout notification sound. The amplifier board 92 that has received the payout notification sound output interruption command drives and controls the speakers 28a and 28b so as to interrupt (temporarily end) the output of the payout notification sound. As described above, when a warning sound is output during the output of the payout notification sound, the warning notification is prioritized by interrupting the output of the payout notification sound. Accordingly, it is possible to more reliably notify the player that an error has occurred.

  If the payout notification process is performed after the output of the payout notification sound is interrupted, it is determined in S950 that the output of the payout notification sound is interrupted, and if it is determined in S954 that the warning is being issued, the warning sound continues. Since it is output, the process proceeds to the next S960 with the output of the payout notification sound being interrupted. On the other hand, if it is determined in S954 that there is no warning, the output of the payout notification sound is resumed (S958), and the process proceeds to the next S960. The process of S958 is performed by transmitting to the amplifier board 92 an effect command (payout notification sound output restart command) instructing to resume the output of the payout notification sound. The amplifier board 92 that has received the payout notification sound output restart command drives and controls the speakers 28a and 28b so as to restart the output of the payout notification sound. As described above, when the output of the warning sound is completed, the output of the payout notification sound is resumed, so that the player can be more appropriately notified that the payout of the winning ball is continued.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number Q of unpaid prize balls is 0, that is, whether or not the prize balls have been paid out and there are no unpaid prize balls (S960). If it is determined that the number Q of unpaid award balls is not 0, the award ball is still being paid out, so that the payout notification in-process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number Q of unpaid prize balls is 0, the payout notification flag is turned off (S962), the output of the payout notification sound is terminated (S964), and the payout notification in-process is terminated. In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not a big hit game is being played, a command for specifying the number of winning balls is transmitted from the main control board 70 to the sub-control board 90. The payout notification sound is output until the payout of the prize balls is completed (the number Q of unpaid prize balls becomes 0) including the prize balls generated in the variable game state after the game ends. The payout of the winning ball is completed when the unpaid winning ball number Q is equal to or less than the predetermined value, not limited to determining that the winning ball has been paid out when the unpaid winning ball number Q becomes 0. It is good also as what determines with having carried out.

[Award winning ball number display processing at Renso]
The prize ball number display process at the time of consecutive villas in S640 is a process for displaying the prize ball number S (cumulative prize ball number) acquired during the consecutive period on the prize ball number display unit 54 of the second effect display device 50. is there. In this consecutive game time winning ball number display process, when the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first receives a big hit game start command transmitted from the main control board 70, the probability variation flag included in the big hit game start command, If the current big hit is a so-called “first hit” that occurred in the absence of low probability electric support based on the setting state of the fluctuation shortening flag, the prize ball number S displayed on the prize ball number display unit 54 is set to 0. Initialize to. If the current big hit is not the “first hit” but a so-called big hit in the villa, the prize ball number S is not initialized to zero. Further, when a prize ball number designation command transmitted by the main control board 70 is received, the prize ball number display section 54 displays the prize ball number ΔS included in the received command by adding it to the prize ball number S. The number S of prize balls to be played is updated. After the prize ball number S reaches the display limit number (value 99999), the display limit number display is maintained without updating the prize ball number S. In this way, the award ball number display section 54 displays the total number of award balls (the award ball number S, the total amount of game profits) acquired by the player in the big hit game in the retreat including the “first win”. It is.

[Renso Time Elapsed Time Acquisition Prize Number Display Processing]
After the big hit game related to the probable big hit (special figure 1 probable big hit or special figure 2 probable big hit) has occurred, the high-probability power support state (advantageous state) is This is a process for displaying the elapsed time T until the big hit occurs on the elapsed time display unit 52 of the second effect display device 50. In this continuous time elapsed time display process, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 ends the big hit game transmitted by the main control board 70 when the elapsed time T since the occurrence of the high probability electric support state is not being measured. When a command is received, if it is determined that the current gaming state is a special figure high probability state (electric support state) based on the setting state of the probability variation flag (variation shortening flag) included in the received command, the value 0 The measurement of the elapsed time T is started. When the elapsed time T is being measured, when the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control board 70 is received, if the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, the measurement of the elapsed time T is terminated. After the elapsed time T reaches the display limit time (99 seconds 99), the display of the display limit time is held without updating the elapsed time T. In this way, the elapsed time display unit 52 displays the required time (elapsed time T) between jackpots that occurred during the state with high probability electric support.

[Rento count display processing]
The consecutive resort number display process of S660 is a process for displaying the consecutive resort number B of the big hit (probability big hit) on the consecutive resort number display unit 56 of the second effect display device 50. In this consecutive game number display processing, when the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 receives the big hit game start command transmitted from the main control board 70, the probability change flag and the fluctuation shortening flag when the big hit occurs included in the received command are displayed. It is determined that the jackpot generated this time is “first hit” based on the setting status of the jackpot, and the type of jackpot generated this time is definitely changed based on the jackpot symbol included in the symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control board 70. If it is determined that it is a big hit (special figure 1 certain variation big hit), the number of consecutive resorts B displayed on the consecutive resort number display unit 56 is initialized to a value of 1 (one time). Also, when the jackpot game start command is received, if it is determined that the jackpot generated this time is not the “first hit”, that is, the pool is being played, the number of pools B displayed in the pool game number display unit 56 is set to 1. Increment only (once). It should be noted that when the number of consecutive resorts B reaches the display limit number (value 99), the display limit time display is maintained without updating the number of consecutive resorts B. In this way, the number of consecutive villains is displayed on the consecutive resort number display unit 56 (the consecutive resort number B).

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment described above, at the end timing of the jackpot game end effect (when the jackpot game (specific game state) is ended and the game shifts to a variable game state in which a special symbol can be displayed). , When a prize ball (game ball) is paid out based on the winning ball (game ball) to the big winning gate (first grand prize port 44 or second big prize port 45) during the big hit game (the number Q of unpaid prize balls is Since a payout notification sound is output from the speakers 28a and 28b when a predetermined number Qref (for example, a value of 0 is exceeded), there remains a prize ball to be paid out when the big hit game ends and shifts to the variable game state. This can be appropriately notified to the player. Further, since the number Q of unpaid prize balls exceeds a predetermined number Qref (a predetermined value greater than 0) at the end timing of the big hit game end effect, it is determined that the payout of the winning ball continues even in the variable game state after the big hit game ends. In this case, since the payout notification sound is output from the speakers 28a and 28b, it is possible to appropriately notify the player that the winning ball is paid out in the variable game state after the big hit game is over.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when a prize ball is generated, the prize ball number Q is updated by adding the prize ball number ΔS (the number of payouts, the designated number), and when the prize ball is paid out, it is paid out. The number of unpaid prize balls S is updated by subtracting the completed number ΔR, and when the number of unpaid prize balls Q reaches a value of 0, it is determined that the prize ball has been paid out. Can be determined. Further, since the output of the payout notification sound is terminated when the number Q of unpaid prize balls reaches the value 0, the player is appropriately informed that the payout of the winning ball is continued, and the payout notification sound By finishing the output, the player can recognize that the payout of the prize ball has ended. Furthermore, since a payout notification sound can be output even when a fluctuating effect sound is output in a symbol fluctuating effect, the player is informed that a prize ball is being paid out during the symbol fluctuating effect. Can do. In addition, while the payout notification sound is being output, the variable effect sound is output at a low volume, so that the player can be surely notified that the prize ball is being paid out during the symbol change effect (in the variable game state). can do. Further, since the output of the payout notification sound is interrupted during the output of the warning sound, the notification of the error that has occurred (warning notification) can be prioritized even if the payout notification sound is output. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the error notification from being disturbed during the output of the payout notification sound.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the state with high probability electric support (advantageous state), the variation time of the special symbol (identification information) (the variation time until the identification information is displayed in a specific manner and the identification information are specified) (Variation time until it is displayed in a mode different from the mode) is shorter than the state with no low probability electric support (normal state), so the state with high probability electric support is shorter than the state without low probability electric support. Big hits are likely to occur over time (easily transition to a specific gaming state). For this reason, in a so-called consecutive resort, the time between jackpot games (between specific game states) tends to be shorter than the time required for paying out the prize balls. In addition, in the big hit game, the interval between the opening (operation) of one big prize opening is started and the opening (operation) of the other big prize opening is started is extremely short. Game) will proceed quickly. For these reasons, in this embodiment, in the progress of the big hit game, the payout of the winning ball (game ball) based on the winning at each big winning opening (the first big winning opening 44 or the second big winning opening 45) is made. It can be said that the case where it cannot catch up easily occurs. Therefore, since the payout of prize balls is often performed over a long period of time after the so-called consecutive resort is completed, it can be said that it is highly necessary to notify the player that the prize balls will be paid out.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, if the number of unpaid prize balls Q exceeds a predetermined number Qref (a predetermined value including a value 0) at the timing when the big hit game end effect is ended, that is, the big hit game ends and the floating game If the award ball is paid out at the time of transition to the state, the output of the payout notification sound is started (the payout notification flag is turned on), but the condition for starting the output of the payout notification sound is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, when the number of unpaid winning balls Q exceeds a predetermined number Qref when a jackpot game end command is received, the payout notification sound may be output, or a special symbol after the jackpot game end effect ends. When the number of unpaid prize balls Q exceeds a predetermined number Qref at the timing when the change game is started (the timing at which the symbol change start command is received), the output of the payout notification sound may be started. Alternatively, a predetermined timing from when the jackpot game is started to when the symbol variation effect is started (for example, timing when a round game command related to the final round of jackpot game is received or timing when a jackpot game end command is received) When the number of unpaid winning balls Q exceeds a predetermined number Qref (in this case, a predetermined value greater than 0) at the timing of starting or finishing the big hit game end effect) It is also possible to start the output.

  Further, it may be determined whether to output a payout notification sound based on the game state at the time of occurrence of the big hit game, the game state at the time of termination, and the number Q of unpaid winning balls. In this case, as shown in the payout notification start process of the modified example of FIG. 32, at the end timing of the big hit game end effect (YES in S930), this big hit has occurred in a special figure high probability state (with electric support). Whether or not (S931a), whether or not the current gaming state (the gaming state after the big hit game) is a special low probability state (no electric support) (S931b), respectively. If it is determined in S931a and S931b that the current big hit has occurred in a special figure high probability state (second variable gaming state) and the special figure low probability state (first variable gaming state) has been reached after the big hit game ends, If the prize ball number Q exceeds the predetermined number Qref, the payout notification flag is turned on and output of the payout notification sound is started (S932 to S936). Also, if it is determined in S931a that the current big hit is not in the special figure high probability state but in the special figure low probability state, or in S931b, it is determined that the game state after the big hit game is in the special figure high probability state. Then, the payout notification start process is finished as it is. Note that the determination in S931a can be made based on the setting state of the probability variation flag (variation shortening flag) included in the jackpot game start command, and the determination in S931b is a probability variation flag (variation shortening flag) included in the jackpot game end command. ) Based on the setting status.

  As described above, the “variable game state” includes the first variable game state and the second variable game state in which the probability that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner is higher than that of the first variable game state. The sound output condition may include a variable game state. In the modified example of FIG. 32, the special jackpot game (specific game state based on the display of the identification information in a specific mode) that has occurred in the special figure high probability state (second variable game state) ends and the special figure low probability. If the number of unpaid prize balls Q exceeds a predetermined number Qref when the state (first variable gaming state) is shifted to, the payout notification flag is turned on and a payout notification sound is output. Here, when the big hit game generated in the special figure high probability state (second variable game state) ends and becomes the special figure low probability state (first variable game state), the so-called consecutive resort state ends. Therefore, it is easy for the player to stop the game and to leave the seat. For this reason, it can be said that it is highly necessary to output a payout notification sound and notify the player that the payout of the game ball is continued.

  Further, in the modified example of FIG. 32, when the special figure high probability state (second variable game state) is transitioned to after the big hit game that has occurred in the special figure high probability state (second variable game state), the payout notification is made. No sound is output (even if the number Q of unpaid prize balls exceeds a predetermined number Qref (a predetermined value including a value of 0), no payout notification sound is output). Here, when the special figure high probability state is reached again after the jackpot game that has occurred in the special figure high probability state (when in a so-called consecutive resort), there is a high possibility that the next big hit will occur relatively early. I can say that. If the payout notification sound is output in such a state, the payout notification sound will continue to be output during the retreat, and some players may feel annoyed. In addition, during the retreat, the player usually does not end the game, so there is little need to output a payout notification sound. From these things, when it becomes the special figure high probability state after the big hit game that occurred in the special figure high probability state, it is assumed that the player feels annoyed by not outputting the payout notification sound. It prevents it.

  32, in the special figure low probability state (first variable game state), the special figure low probability state (first variable game state) or the special figure high probability state (second variable) after the big hit game generated in the special figure low probability state (first variable game state). When shifting to the (variable game state), no payout notification sound is output. When the big hit (first hit) that occurred in the special figure low probability state ends, compared to the case where the big hit that occurred during the consecutive villa ends, it is less likely that a lot of prize balls that have not been paid out remain It can be said that. For this reason, the payout notification sound is not output at the end of the “first hit”, thereby preventing the payout notification sound from being output without darkness. In particular, when the end of the big hit game generated in the special figure low probability state (first variable game state) is finished and the state shifts to the first variable game state, the big hit game is generated only once (so-called first time). It is considered that the payout of the game ball is not continued for a long time in the variable game state, and it can be said that the merit of not outputting the payout notification sound is great.

  Here, the game state at the time of occurrence of the big hit game and the game state at the time of the end are not limited to both, and the payout notification sound is based on the game state at the time of the big hit game (and the number Q of unpaid winning balls). It is good also as what determines whether to output. For example, when a big hit game (a specific game state based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode) that has occurred in the special figure low probability state (the first variable game state) ends and shifts to the variable game state , (Even if the number Q of unpaid prize balls exceeds a predetermined number Qref (a predetermined value including a value 0), that is, even if game balls are paid out by the payout means), no payout notification sound may be output. Good. As described above, when a so-called first hit occurs in the special figure low probability state (the first variable game state), more prize balls remain to be paid out than in the so-called consecutive resort. This is to suppress the payout notification sound from being output darkly. Further, when the big hit game generated in the special figure high probability state (second variable game state) ends and shifts to the variable game state, if the unpaid winning ball number Q exceeds the predetermined number Qref (payout) When the game ball is paid out by the means), a payout notification sound may be output. Here, in the special figure high probability state (second variable game state), the big hit probability is higher than in the special figure low probability state (first variable game state), and the payout of the winning ball in the big hit game that ended first is completed. It can be said that the next big hit is likely to occur before this. For this reason, when the big hit game ends, there are cases where a lot of prize balls that have not been paid out remain, and it is necessary to appropriately notify the player that the prize balls will continue to be paid out.

  Also, based on the number S of winning balls (the number of winning balls acquired during the consecutive game) and the number Q of unpaid winning balls explained in the display of the number of winning balls at the time of consecutive game in S640 of the effect control process of FIG. It may be determined whether to output a notification sound. In this case, when the big hit game end effect is finished, it is determined whether or not the number of prize balls S exceeds a predetermined number Sref. If Q exceeds a predetermined number Qref (which may be limited to a value of 0), the payout notification flag is turned on and output of a payout notification sound is started. When it is determined that the prize ball number S is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number Sref, Even if the unpaid prize ball number Q exceeds a predetermined number Qref (which may be limited to a value of 0), the payout notification start process is terminated without outputting a payout notification sound. When the number S of winning balls is larger than the predetermined number Sref, it may be time-consuming to pay out the winning balls. Therefore, the player outputs a payout notification sound and continues to pay out the winning balls. Is notified.

  In addition, based on the elapsed time T (the required time between jackpots that occurred during the state with high probability electric support) and the number Q of unpaid award balls as explained in the extended time display process of S650 in the effect control process of FIG. Thus, it may be determined whether to output the payout notification sound. In this case, when the big hit game end effect is finished, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time T is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time Tref, and if it is determined that the elapsed time T is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time Tref, If it exceeds a predetermined number Qref (which may be limited to a value of 0), the payout notification flag is turned on to start outputting a payout notification sound. If it is determined that the elapsed time T is not less than the predetermined time Tref, an unpaid prize ball Even if the number Q exceeds a predetermined number Qref (which may be limited to 0), the payout notification start process is terminated without outputting the payout notification sound. When the elapsed time T is as short as the predetermined time Tref or less, it is considered that the next big hit has occurred before the payout of the previously won big hit prize ball is completed. The player is informed that the payout of the prize ball will continue.

  In addition, a payout notification sound is output based on the number of consecutive resorts B (the number of consecutive occurrences of probability variation big hits) and the number of unpaid winning balls Q explained in the consecutive resort number display processing in S660 of the effect control process of FIG. It is good also as what determines whether to do. In this case, when the jackpot game end effect is finished, it is determined whether or not the consecutive resort number B is equal to or greater than the predetermined number Bref, and if it is determined that the consecutive resort number B is equal to or greater than the predetermined number Bref, If Q exceeds a predetermined number Qref (which may be limited to a value of 0), the payout notification flag is turned on and the output of the payout notification sound is started. When it is determined that the number of consecutive resorts B is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times Bref, Even if the unpaid prize ball number Q exceeds a predetermined number Qref (which may be limited to a value of 0), the payout notification start process is terminated without outputting a payout notification sound. When the number of consecutive resorts B is greater than or equal to the predetermined number Bref, it is considered that the winning ball is paid out in the big hit game over a plurality of times (the number of times equal to or greater than the predetermined number Bref). This is output to notify the player that the payout of the winning ball will continue.

  It should be noted that in determining whether or not to output the payout notification sound, the number of award balls (award ball number S) acquired during the retreat and the required time (elapsed time) between jackpots generated during the state with high probability electric support T) and the number of times the probability variation big hit has occurred continuously (number of consecutive times B) are not limited to those using one, and two or more may be used. Further, in addition to the game state at the time of occurrence or termination of the big hit game and the number Q of unpaid prize balls, any one or two of the number of prize balls S, the elapsed time T, and the number of consecutive games B The above may be used. Alternatively, the number of prize balls S, the elapsed time T, and the number B of consecutive games may be used, and the number of unpaid prize balls Q may not be used.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the one that outputs a predetermined sound effect such as a chime sound as the payout notification sound, that is, the one that can output one (one type) payout notification sound is illustrated, but is not limited thereto. Two or more (two or more types) payout notification sounds may be output. The payout notification start process of the modified example in this case is shown in FIG. 33, and the payout notification in progress process of the modified example is shown in FIG.

  In the payout notification start process of the modified example of FIG. 33, it is determined whether or not the big hit game end effect is being performed (S930a) and whether or not the number Q of unpaid prize balls exceeds a predetermined number Qref (S932). If it is determined that the big hit game end effect is not being performed, or if it is determined that the number Q of unpaid winning balls does not exceed the predetermined number Qref, the payout notification start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning game end effect is being performed and the number Q of unpaid winning balls exceeds the predetermined number Qref, the payout notification flag is turned on (S934), and the output of the first payout notification sound is started (S936a). Then, the payout notification start process is terminated. Here, as the first payout notification sound, a voice (message) such as “Currently paying out a prize ball! Such a first notification sound may be output after a sound for notifying the end of the big hit game is output in the big hit game end effect.

  In the payout notification processing of the modified example of FIG. 34, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) (timing at which the symbol variation start command is received) (S940). If it is determined that it is the start timing, the output of the first payout sound is terminated (S942), the output of the second payout sound is started (S944), the process proceeds to S950, and it is determined that it is not the start timing of the symbol variation game. , S942, S944 are skipped, and the process proceeds to S950. As the second payout sound, a predetermined sound effect such as a chime sound can be exemplified as in the embodiment. In S950 and subsequent steps, when the payout notification flag is turned off in S962, the output of the second payout notification sound is terminated (S964a). Thus, as the “notification sound” (payout notification sound), at least two kinds of notification sounds of the first payout notification sound (first notification sound) and the second payout notification sound (second notification sound) are provided. The first payout notification sound (first notification sound) is output during the big hit game end effect (from the end of the specific game state to the transition to the variable game state), and after the transition to the variable game state, 2 notification sounds (second payout notification sounds) may be output. When it is determined that it is the start timing of the symbol variation game and the output of the first payout sound is finished, it is determined that the number Q of unpaid winning balls exceeds a predetermined number Qref (or a predetermined number smaller than the predetermined number Qref). In this case, the second payout notification sound may be output. In this way, not only the first payout notification sound but also the second payout notification sound is output, so that the payout of the winning ball is continued even after the big hit game ends, and there is a lot of winning balls to be paid out. Can increase the expectation of the person.

  Further, different notification sounds may be output depending on whether the remaining award balls (game balls) are large or small. For example, when the big hit game (specific game state) ends and shifts to the variable game state, the first payout is made if the number Q of unpaid winning balls (remaining payout balls) exceeds a predetermined number larger than the predetermined number Qref. A notification sound may be output, and the number of unpaid prize balls Q may not exceed a predetermined number greater than the predetermined number Qref, but if the predetermined number Qref is exceeded, a second payout notification sound may be output. In this way, the player's expectation for paying out the prize ball can be changed depending on the type of the notification sound to be output.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the output of the payout notification sound is interrupted when the warning is issued during the output of the payout notification sound (the warning sound is output). The output of the payout notification sound may not be interrupted (continue to be output), or the output of the payout notification sound may be reduced (low volume). In this case, in S956 of the payout notification process shown in FIG. 31 (FIG. 34), the payout notification sound is changed to a low volume instead of discontinuing the output of the payout notification sound. In S958, the output of the payout notification sound is resumed. Instead, the payout notification sound may be changed to a standard volume.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the payout notification sound is being output (the payout notification flag is on), the pattern change effect is performed while outputting the change effect sound at a lower volume than normal (standard volume). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the payout notification sound is being output, the symbol variation effect may be performed while outputting the variation effect sound at the standard volume. In this case, the processing of S712, S716, S718 to S722 of the symbol variation effect processing of FIG. 27 may be omitted. The output setting value of the payout notification sound may be larger (the volume is higher) than the output setting value of the fluctuating effect sound.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, it is determined whether or not the payout of the winning ball is completed based on the number Q of unpaid winning balls, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the state in which the payout motor 86 for paying out a prize ball is not driven continues for a predetermined time or longer (when a predetermined payout end condition is satisfied), it is determined that the prize ball has been paid out. Also good. Alternatively, the detection means for detecting the payout of the winning ball (in the embodiment, the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85, which may be any one of them), does not detect the payout for a predetermined time. When the above is continued (when a predetermined payout end condition is satisfied), it may be determined that the payout of the prize ball is completed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the payout notification sound from the speakers 28a and 28b is used to notify that the winning ball is paid out. It is good also as what alert | reports using the lamp to be used. In this case, while the payout notification sound is output (while the prize ball is being paid out after the big hit game is finished), the payout can be notified by blinking the lamp.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, payout of prize balls including not only prize balls generated during the big hit game but also prize balls generated in the variable game state after the big hit game is completed (the number Q of unpaid prize balls Q However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output of the payout notification sound may be terminated when the payout of the winning ball generated during the big hit game is completed. In this case, in the prize ball payout-related processing in FIG. 11, the main control board 70 transmits a prize ball number designation command to the sub-control board 90 when the big hit game is being played, and the prize ball payout in FIG. In the notification process, the sub control board 90 does not update the unpaid prize ball number Q if the unpaid prize ball number Q is equal to or less than 0 even if the payout number designation command is received in S906 (the process of S908 and S910 is skipped). Stuff).

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has two large winning holes (variable pitching devices) including a first large winning hole 44 and a second large winning hole 45, and makes the connection time between rounds extremely short. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the connection time between rounds may be secured for several seconds. Or it is good also as providing only one big prize opening (1st big prize opening 44) as a big prize opening.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the probable big hit (advantageous specific mode) is pulled, the advantageous state (the special figure high probability state, the electric support state) is continued until the next big hit is drawn. It is not limited to this, and if the number of changes in the special symbol after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times such as 50 times, 70 times, 100 times, etc., an advantageous state (a special figure high probability state, a state with electric support) ) May be terminated.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first effect display device 34 is a 7-segment display, but may be another display such as a dot matrix display or a liquid crystal display. Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first effect display device 34 and the second effect display device 50 are the same type of display, but may be different types of display.

  Further, in the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the winning prize opening, etc. However, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a gaming profit in a form different from the “payout of prize ball”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM (game value) of the main control unit or the payout control unit. The present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by storing it in the management control unit. An effect can be obtained. Of course, as the game value managed by the game value management control unit, the game value obtained as a result of the game and the game value obtained by inserting cash or the like may be managed separately (displayed separately). , May be managed together (addition and subtraction display) (both separate display and addition / subtraction display may be performed). As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to a “gaming machine”, the first grand prize winning port 44 and the second grand prize winning port 45 correspond to “predetermined variable pitching device”, and the prize ball payout-related processing of FIG. The payout control board 80 and the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls based on the prize ball number designation command transmitted in the process of S120 in FIG. 29 correspond to the “payout means”, and the prize ball payout notification process in FIG. The CPU 90a, the amplifier board 92, and the speakers 28a and 28b of the sub-control board 90 that execute the payout notification start process) correspond to “notification sound output means”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b return button, 26 effect button, 27 operation detection switch, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30 game board, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 normal symbol operation gate, 32a gate switch, 34 1st effect display device , 34L, 34M, 34R Production symbol, 35a First reserved symbol display unit, 35b Second reserved symbol display unit, 35c Launch area notification display unit, 36 First start port, 36a First start port switch, 38 Second start port , 38a second start port switch, 38b second start port solenoid, 38c One part, 40 symbol display device, 40a symbol display board, 41 normal symbol display device, 41a left normal symbol display portion, 41b right normal symbol display portion, 42 special symbol display device, 42a first special symbol display portion, 42b second Special symbol display section, 43 round display section, 44 first grand prize opening, 44a first big prize opening switch, 44b first big prize opening solenoid, 44c, 45c open / close plate, 45 second big prize opening, 45a second big Winning port switch, 45b 2nd large winning port solenoid, 46 general winning port, 46a general winning port switch, 47 out port, 48 windmill, 50 second effect display device, 52 elapsed time display unit, 54 winning ball number display unit, 56 Big hit count display section, 60 Magnetic sensor, 70 Main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 71 RAM clear switch 72, relay terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame release switch, 82 ball rental display board, 83 relay terminal board, 84 pre-payout switch, 85 post-payout switch, 86 payout motor, 87 relay terminal board, 90 sub-control Substrate, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 stage display control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 decoration drive board, 93a LED lamp, 93b decoration motor, 94 stage button board, 100 launch control board, 102 bottom pan full switch , 105 power supply board, 107 on / off switch, 110 external control board, 115 hall computer.

Claims (1)

Based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in a specific manner in the variable game state in which the identification information can be displayed in a variable manner, a transition is made to a specific game state in which a predetermined variable pitching device operates, and the specific game state ends. A gaming machine that subsequently shifts to the variable gaming state,
Payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on the entry into the variable entry device;
A notification sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined notification sound;
With
The variable game state includes at least a first variable game state and a second variable game state in which the probability that the identification information is displayed in the specific mode is higher than the first variable game state.
The notification sound output means is configured to output the payout when the specific gaming state is completed based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in the specific mode in the second variable gaming state and the first variable gaming state is entered. When the game ball is paid out by means, the notification sound is output ,
The notification sound output means, when the specific gaming state based on the fact that the identification information is displayed in the specific mode in the second variable gaming state ends and shifts to the second variable gaming state, A gaming machine that does not output the notification sound .