JP6348774B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a lottery lottery (determination of whether or not to execute a special game) is performed on the condition that a game ball enters the starting prize opening (starting area). A special game that allows the player to win a prize ball is executed, and the difficulty of entering the game ball into the start winning opening is changed on condition that the game ball enters the gate (entry area) provided in the game area. A normal symbol for determining whether or not to move the movable piece (movable member) to be displaced is drawn, and when the lottery is won by this lottery, the movable piece is displaced to a position that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the start winning opening. Something like that is known.
Here, the normal symbol lottery is performed to determine whether or not it is easy to enter the game ball into the start winning opening as described above. There is a problem that it is difficult to enhance the interest of the player even if the performance related to this normal symbol lottery is executed, only giving the impression that it is an additional thing to be accompanied. It was.
Therefore, in order to enhance the interest of the player, a gaming machine has been devised that produces an effect related to a lottery of ordinary symbols that the player has the impression that it is related to the result of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, in such a gaming machine, when a random number used for a normal symbol lottery is held, that fact is displayed in a predetermined manner, and a random number used for a jackpot lottery is held. In this case, when the random number determined to be a big hit is included in the hold, an effect is displayed to display that the random number used for the normal symbol lottery is held in a different manner from the normal case. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-115284 A

  In recent years, in gaming machines, various effects such as a fluctuating effect that informs the result of the jackpot lottery, a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning, and a reach development effect, etc. It is supposed to be executed. For this reason, the effects related to the regular symbol lottery as described above are only one of many effects related to the results of the jackpot lottery, so the impact on the player is small, and this effect sufficiently enhances the player's interest. There was a problem that it could not be raised.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-mentioned circumstances, and performs a new effect on a lottery of normal symbols performed to determine whether or not it is easy to enter a game ball into the start winning opening. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a player with respect to a normal symbol lottery.

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

(1) The present invention includes a game area 12 in which game balls can flow down, and a start area (first start prize opening 15 and second start prize opening 16) provided in the game area 12 and into which game balls can enter. A movable member (movable piece) that is displaceable from the first state in which entry of the game ball into the starting area is impossible or difficult to the second state in which the entry of the game ball into the starting area is easier than in the first state. 16b), an entry area (gate 20) provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter, and the movable member maintained in the first state on condition that the game ball has entered the entry area A movable determination means (main CPU 101) for determining whether or not to displace the second state by lottery, and a normal symbol that is a symbol associated with the determination result when the determination by the movable determination means is made Is displayed for a predetermined time. The normal symbol variation means for stopping the display (the main CPU 101), the common by symbol variation means, said movable member symbols stopped and displayed per a normal symbol associated with the result of the determination to the effect of displacing to the second state In this case, the movable control means (main CPU 101, start winning port solenoid 16c) for displacing the movable member to the second state, and a special advantage advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has entered the start area and special game execution determining means for determining by lot whether the execution of a game (main CPU 101), when the execution of the previous SL special game is determined, a special winning opening 18 provided in the game area is opened preset Special game execution means (main CPU 101) for executing a round game closed a plurality of times by establishment of the closed condition, and all round games While the predetermined running condition after the lapse of d bindings period until terminated by either et previous SL determination of whether to execute special play is started is satisfied, when the hit symbols stopped and displayed In addition, a specific effect execution means (sub CPU 301, effect display device 21, image control board) capable of executing a specific effect (general drawing lottery specific effect) according to a mode corresponding to the winning symbol , and the first time after the ending period has elapsed When a decision on whether or not to execute a special game is made and it is determined that the special game is to be executed, a special that can execute a special effect (a jackpot winning specific effect) for notifying the execution of the special game based on the determination Effect execution means (sub CPU 301, effect display device 21, image control board), and the specific effect execution means at least when the special effect is executed, This is a gaming machine (pachinko machine P) characterized by restricting execution of a fixed performance .
Here, as the closing condition, it is possible to determine that a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening 18, or that a predetermined time elapses after the special winning opening 18 is opened.
In addition, as execution conditions, for example, it can be determined that a predetermined effect is being executed, and that the number of determinations by the movable determination means is within a predetermined number.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed before and after the end of the special game (end period, after the ending period has elapsed), the specific effect of the aspect according to the determination result by the movable determination means is executed. The Therefore, the determination by the movable determining means (ordinary symbol lottery) is made in association with the special game, and further, the impression that the result of the determination by the movable determining means affects the profits that can be obtained in the special game. It can be held by a person and can enhance the interest in the decision.

  According to the present invention, a game for a normal symbol lottery is performed by executing a new effect in relation to the normal symbol lottery performed to determine whether or not to easily enter a game ball into the start winning opening. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of a person.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to receive gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the first start winning port 15 and the second starting winning port 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
Further, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the out-port 19 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12, and is provided in any of the general winning port 14, the first starting winning port 15, the second starting winning port 16, and the big winning port 18. The game balls that did not enter are accepted. Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

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

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

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

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

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending apparatus control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending apparatus R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a launch / payout control board 200 and a sub control board 300 are connected to the main control board 100, and a game ball lending device control board 400 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. ing.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.

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

The main control board 100 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 for storing a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and the like during the arithmetic process. Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5 a that detects that a player has touched the operation handle 5 as an apparatus for controlling the launch of the game ball, and an operation of the operation handle 5. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door opening detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

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

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

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

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

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an arithmetic operation. And a sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.
The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the player A jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give game profits. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to one of the game states. That is, after the special game is over, the game state is shifted to any one of the game states.

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

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

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

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

Then, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is executed when the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 for determining the jackpot, the hit symbol random number determination table 111 for determining the type of the special symbol, when the jackpot is won A special electric accessory operation table 112 for controlling a special game, a game state setting table 113 for setting a game state after the end of the special game, and a variation pattern command determination table for determining a variation pattern command Have.
Note that the table related to the jackpot lottery or the like is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 10656, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10,000, 10657 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 99.9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11968, it is determined that it is a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10,000, 11969). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Accordingly, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 33.3.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately three times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10656) determined as jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 11968) determined as jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol as described above. As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the winning symbol random winning table 111 is won by the first special symbol random number. A first start winning prize determination table 111a referred to in the case, and a second start winning prize determination table 111b referred to when a big win is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, in the case where the jackpot is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start prize opening determination table 111a or the second start prize opening determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning opening where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, three types of special symbols (X1, X2, X3) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when the jackpot is won, Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in the case of a loss.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 9, and the winning symbol random number is 10 to 99. The special symbol X2 is determined, and the special symbol X3 is determined when the winning design random number is 100 to 199. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 5%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 45%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 50%. It has become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second starting winning prize determination table 111b, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 19, and the winning symbol random number is 20 to 99. The special symbol X2 is determined in the case of, and the special symbol X3 is determined in the case where the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. That is, in the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 10%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 40%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 50%. It has become.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

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

  As described above, the special electric accessory operation table 112 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. It is what is done. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, as the special electric accessory operating table 112, the first operating table 112a referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; The second operation table 112b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 or the special symbol X3 is determined is provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 112a as shown in FIG. According to the first operation table 112a, the process ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or six game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 8 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, a game ball can be made to enter the big winning opening 18 during each round game, so that a predetermined number of expected balls can be obtained.

When the special symbol X2 or the special symbol X3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 7B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 112b. According to the second operation table 112b, the process ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or six game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 4 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
Since the number of round games in this special game is smaller than the number of round games in the special game related to the special symbol X1, the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired is smaller than that of the special game related to the special symbol X1.

The game state setting table 113 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, as shown to Fig.8 (a)-(c), as the game state setting table 113, the 1st state setting table referred when the special symbol X1 is determined is determined. 113a, a second state setting table 113b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined, and a third state setting table 113c that is referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined are provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability gaming state and at the same time is set to the short-time gaming state. The Then, the number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “highly-probable number of times”) is set to 10,000 times, and the number of continuations in the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “time-shortened times”) is set to 10,000. That is, after the above-mentioned special game is over, the high-probability short-time game is set until the gaming state is set to the high-probability short-time gaming state (transition to the high-probability short-time gaming state) and the jackpot lottery result is derived 10,000 times. The state continues.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state is approximately 1 / 33.3. Probability time short game state will continue.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the special symbol X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state and at the same time the short-time gaming state. The high-accuracy count is set to 10,000 times, and the time reduction count is set to 50 times. In other words, after the above-described special game is over, the gaming state is set to the high probability short gaming state, and the high probability short gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 50 times.
And, when the special game based on the special symbol X2 is finished and the gaming state is set to the high probability short-time gaming state, the result of the 50 jackpot lottery results without winning the jackpot while the gaming state continues. When all are lost, the time-saving gaming state is changed to the non-time-saving gaming state, so that the gaming state is changed to the high probability non-time-saving gaming state.
As described above, this high-probability non-short-time gaming state will continue until a big win is won again.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the special symbol X3 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability gaming state and at the same time the short-time gaming state. And the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. That is, after the above-mentioned special game is over, the gaming state is set to the low probability short gaming state, and the low probability short gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 50 times.
And, when the special game based on the special symbol X3 is finished and the gaming state is set to the low-probability short-time gaming state, the result of the 50 jackpot lottery results is not won without winning the jackpot while the gaming state continues. If all are lost, the time-saving gaming state is changed to the non-time-saving gaming state, so that the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the special symbol X2 or the special symbol X3 is determined, a special game in which four round games are executed is executed. Although the number of time reductions is set to 50 after the completion, when the special symbol X2 is determined, the high probability gaming state is set, and when the special symbol X3 is determined, the low probability gaming state is set. .
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, whether the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state is set by preventing the player from recognizing the determined special symbol type. It can be difficult to grasp the game, and the expectation for the gaming state can be obtained.

Note that the above-mentioned high-accuracy count and short-time count are the maximum number of continuations at the time of setting a single gaming state, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above continuation count, the gaming state is again Is set.
Further, the setting of the short-time gaming state and the short-time number of times is not limited to the above-described content, and may be different depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

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

  Here, the fluctuating effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is divided into a first half (before development) and a second half (after development). Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. First variation pattern command determination table 114 for determining a command), and a second variation pattern for determining a variation pattern command (hereinafter referred to as a second variation pattern command) corresponding to a variation pattern in the latter half of the variation effect. A command determination table 115 is provided.

That is, when determining the variation pattern, the first variation pattern command is determined based on the first half variation pattern command determination table 114, and the second variation pattern command is determined based on the second half variation pattern command determination table 115.
Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one first variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249, and 0 to One second variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical value range of 249. Then, the first variation pattern command is determined based on the acquired first variation pattern random number and the first half variation pattern command determination table 114, and the obtained second variation pattern random number and the second half variation pattern command determination table 115 are Based on this, the second variation pattern command is determined.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the first first variation pattern command determination table 114a, the second first variation pattern are used as the first variation pattern command determination table 114. A command determination table 114b and a third first half variation pattern command determination table 114c are provided.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first-half variation pattern command determination table 114 selected (referenced) when determining the first variation pattern command is the special symbol that triggered the execution of the previous special game. For each type (X1, X2 or X3).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), a first setting table 116a is provided that defines a first-half variation pattern command determination table 114 to be selected for each type of special symbol and the number of variations after the end of the special game. It has been. Then, at the end of the special game, based on the first setting table 116a, information of the first half variation pattern command determination table 114 associated with the type of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the special game is acquired. It has become. When determining the first variation pattern command, the first variation pattern command determination table 114 corresponding to the number of variations at the time of determination is selected based on the acquired information.

As shown in FIG. 11A, according to the first setting table 116a, when the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined and the special game is executed, the first change time after the special game is finished. The second first variation pattern command determination table 114b is selected (that is, at the time of the jackpot lottery).
Further, when the special symbol X1 is determined and the special game is executed, the third first-half variation pattern command determination table 114c is selected at the second and subsequent variations after the special game ends.
In addition, when the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined and the special game is executed, the third first half variation pattern command determination table 114c is selected at the time of the second to 50th variation after the end of the special game, and the 51st and subsequent variations. At the time of change, the first first half change pattern command determination table 114a is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first first half variation pattern command determination table 114a, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined (that is, in the case of a loss), the first variation pattern random number is When it was 0 to 199, the first variation pattern command “00H” (“H” at the end of 16 alphanumeric characters associated with the variation pattern of the first half of “no reach (0 second)” is 16 When the first variation pattern random number is 200 to 229, the first variation pattern command “1” is associated with the variation pattern of the first half “reach” (5 seconds). 01H ”is determined, and when the first variation pattern random number is 230 to 239, the variation pattern of the first half of“ with reach (10 seconds) ”is associated. When the first variation pattern command “02H” is determined and the first variation pattern random number is 240 to 249, the first variation corresponding to the variation pattern of the first half “reach” (15 seconds) is associated. The pattern command “03H” is determined.

  Further, according to the first first half variation pattern command determination table 114a, when the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined (that is, in the case of a big hit), when the first variation pattern random number is 0-9 When the first variation pattern command “01H” is determined and the first variation pattern random number is 10 to 119, the first variation pattern command “02H” is determined and the first variation pattern random number is 120 to 249. The first variation pattern command “03H” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second first half variation pattern command determination table 114b, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined (that is, in the case of a loss), the acquired first According to the variation pattern random number, the first variation pattern command “30H” associated with the variation pattern of the first half “no reach (0 seconds)” and the variation pattern of the first half “reach (10 seconds)” are associated. Either the associated first variation pattern command “32H” or the first variation pattern command “33H” associated with the variation pattern of the first half of “with reach (15 seconds)” is determined.

On the other hand, when the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined, the first variation pattern random number is any value (that is, the first variation pattern random number is any of 0 to 249, The first variation pattern command “50H” associated with the “special (0 second)” mode is always determined.
Here, as described above, the second first half variation pattern command determination table 114b is selected at the first variation after the end of the special game based on the special symbol X1, X2 or X3.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first jackpot lottery in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (that is, when the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined) The variation pattern command “50H” is determined. Then, based on the first variation pattern command and a second variation pattern command described later, a special variation effect described later can be executed. Further, when the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game is lost (that is, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined), the special variation effect described above is not executed.

  Although not described in detail, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), according to the third first half variation pattern determination table 114c, according to the determined special symbol type and the acquired first variation pattern random number. , “30H”, “32H”, or “33H” is determined.

Also, here, the fluctuation pattern (“00H” or “30H”) of the first half of “no reach (0 seconds)” is executed only in the second half of the fluctuation effect without executing the first half of the fluctuation effect. Is. That is, when the variation pattern of “no reach (0 seconds)” is determined, the variation effect is executed based only on the second variation pattern command associated with the variation pattern of the latter half. ing.
Further, the fluctuation pattern (“01H”) of the first half part “with reach (5 seconds)” has a fluctuation time of the first half part of the fluctuation effect (hereinafter referred to as the first half fluctuation time) of 5 seconds and a reach display described later. The fluctuation pattern (“02H” or “32H”) in the first half part “with reach (10 seconds)” is that the first half fluctuation time is 10 seconds and reach display is performed. The fluctuation pattern (“03H” or “33H”) of the first half part “with reach (15 seconds)” is that the first half fluctuation time is 15 seconds and reach display is performed. That is, when these variation patterns are determined, the first half of the variation effect is executed in such a manner that the reach display is performed after the first half variation time has elapsed since the start of the variation effect. It has become.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the first variation pattern command is determined based on the first variation pattern command determination table 114, the determined first variation pattern command and second half variation pattern are determined. Based on the command determination table 115, the second variation pattern command is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, as the second-half fluctuation pattern command determination table 115, the first second-half fluctuation pattern command determination table 115a, the second second-half fluctuation pattern command determination table 115b, and the third second-half fluctuation A pattern command determination table 115c is provided.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the second setting table 116b that defines the selected second half variation pattern command determination table 115 for each type of special symbol and the number of variations after the end of the special game. Is provided (see FIG. 11B). Then, at the end of the special game, based on the second setting table 116b, information of the latter half variation pattern command determination table 115 associated with the special symbol type that triggered the execution of the special game is acquired. It has become. When determining the second variation pattern command, the latter-half variation pattern command determination table 115 corresponding to the number of variations at the time of determination is selected based on the acquired information.

As shown in FIG. 11 (b), according to the second setting table 116b, when the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined and the special game is executed, the first change time after the special game ends. The second second half variation pattern command determination table 115b is selected (that is, at the time of the big hit lottery).
Further, when the special symbol X1 is determined and the special game is executed, the third second half variation pattern command determination table 115c is selected at the second and subsequent variations after the special game ends.
When the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined and the special game is executed, the third second half variation pattern command determination table 115c is selected at the second to 50th variation after the special game is finished, At the time of change, the first second half change pattern command determination table 115a is selected.

The second variation pattern command includes the selected second-half variation pattern command determination table 115, the special symbol type determined at the time of the jackpot lottery, the first variation pattern command determined as described above, the current time (the relevant It is determined on the basis of the number of holdings at the time of the fluctuation start) and the obtained second fluctuation pattern random number.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first second-half variation pattern command determination table 115a, the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and the first variation pattern command of “00H” are determined, and When the current number of holds is 2 or less and the second variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the second variation pattern command “2” corresponding to the variation pattern of the latter half “losing (4 seconds)” is associated. 00H ”is determined, and when the second variation pattern random number is 125 to 249, the second variation pattern command“ 01H ”associated with the variation pattern of the latter half portion“ losing (8 seconds) ”is determined. . If the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and the first variation pattern command of “00H” are determined and the current number of holds is 3 or more, the second variation pattern random number is any value. The second fluctuation pattern command “02H” associated with the fluctuation pattern of the latter half part “losing (2 seconds)” is always determined (that is, the second fluctuation pattern random number is any of 0 to 249). The

  In addition, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and the first variation pattern command of “01H” are determined, the second variation pattern random number is 0 to 229 regardless of the current number of holds, When the second variation pattern command “03H” associated with the variation pattern in the latter half of “undeveloped loss (4 seconds)” is determined and the second variation pattern random number is 230 to 249, The second variation pattern command “04H” associated with the variation pattern of the latter half portion “losing (30 seconds)” is determined.

  Although details are omitted, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and the first variation pattern command of “02H” or “03H” are determined, the special symbol X1, X2 or X3, and “01H” ”,“ 02H ”or“ 03H ”, even if the first variation pattern command is determined, the“ development loss (30 seconds) ”depends on the acquired second variation pattern random number, regardless of the current number of holdings. ) ”Is associated with the second fluctuation pattern command“ 04H ”, and the second fluctuation pattern command“ 05H ”is associated with the latter fluctuation pattern“ development loss (45 seconds) ”. , Second variation pattern command “07H” associated with the variation pattern of the latter half of “with development (30 seconds)”, “with development” 45 seconds) ”is associated with the second variation pattern command“ 08H ”, or the second variation pattern command is associated with the latter variation pattern“ Development Loss (60 seconds) ”. The command “09H” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second second half variation pattern command determination table 115b, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and the first variation pattern command of “30H” are determined, Fluctuation of the second fluctuation pattern command “30H” or “losing (2 seconds)” associated with the fluctuation pattern of “losing (4 seconds)” in accordance with the current pending number and the acquired second fluctuation pattern random number One of the second variation pattern commands “32H” associated with the pattern is determined. In addition, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and the first variation pattern command of “31H” or “32H” are determined, depending on the acquired second variation pattern random number regardless of the current number of holdings. , A second variation pattern command “33H” associated with a variation pattern of “undeveloped loss (4 seconds)” or a second variation pattern command “ 34H "is determined.

On the other hand, when the first variation pattern command of the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 and “50H” is determined, the second variation pattern random number is any value regardless of the current number of holdings. Even if there is (that is, the second fluctuation pattern random number is any of 0 to 249), the second fluctuation pattern command “50H” associated with the mode of “special (2 seconds)” is always determined. .
Here, as described above, the second second half variation pattern command determination table 115b is selected at the first variation after the end of the special game based on the special symbol X1, X2 or X3.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the big win is won in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (that is, when the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined) A two-variation pattern command “50H” is determined. Based on the first variation pattern command “50H” and the second variation pattern command “50H” described above, a special variation effect described later can be executed.

  Also in the third second half variation pattern determination table 115, the second variation pattern command is determined as described above (see FIG. 10C).

  Further, here, the latter half of the fluctuation pattern (“00H” or “30H”), “losing (4 seconds)”, the latter half of the fluctuation pattern (“01H”), “losing (2 The variation pattern (“02H” or “32H”) of the second half portion of “second)” has a variation time (hereinafter referred to as the latter half variation time) of 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 2 seconds, respectively. , Display of loss is performed. When “no reach (0 seconds)” is determined as the variation pattern in the first half, any one of these variation patterns is determined.

Also, the fluctuation pattern (“03H” or “33H”) of the latter half part of “no development loss (4 seconds)” has a latter half fluctuation time of 4 seconds, and the loss development effect described later is not executed. Is displayed. Also, the latter half of the fluctuation pattern (“04H” or “34H”), “Lose with development (30 seconds)”, and the latter half of the fluctuation pattern (“05H”), “Lose with development (45 seconds)” The fluctuation times are 30 seconds and 45 seconds, respectively, and the display of losing is performed after the reach development effect is executed.
Also, the fluctuation pattern of the latter half part “(07H”) “per-development (30 seconds)”, the fluctuation pattern (“08H” or “38H”) of the latter half part “per-development (45 seconds)”, “development” The variation pattern (“09H” or “39H”) in the latter half of the “normal hit (60 seconds)” is 30 seconds, 45 seconds, and 60 seconds, respectively, after the reach development effect is executed. A jackpot is displayed.
That is, when these variation patterns are determined, the second half of the variation effect is displayed in such a manner that the display of the loss or jackpot is made after the latter half variation time has elapsed since the end of the first half of the variation effect. Is to be executed.

  The first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command determined as described above are transmitted to the sub control board 300, and a specific aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the first variation pattern command. Based on the second variation pattern command, a specific mode of the latter half of the variation effect is determined. Then, the variation effect is executed according to the specific mode determined in this way.

Further, as described above, the first half variation time associated with the first variation pattern command is the variation time of the first half of the variation effect, and the second half variation time associated with the second variation pattern command is the second half of the variation effect. Therefore, the sum of these values becomes the variation time of the entire variation effect for informing the result of the jackpot lottery.
For example, when the determined first variation pattern command is “00H” (first half variation time is 0 second) and the second variation pattern command is “00H” (second half variation time is 4 seconds), the first half variation time is And the total value of the second half variation time 4 seconds (= 0 seconds + 4 seconds) is the variation time of the entire variation effect.
Moreover, based on the variation time determined as described above, the effect display device 21 performs the variation effect, and the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31) has a special effect. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner. More specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays the game ball during the determined variation time. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the determined variation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

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

The winning determination random number determination table 117 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the non-short game state (that is, The non-time saving determination table 117a referred to in either the high probability non-short time gaming state or the normal gaming state) and the short time gaming state (that is, either the high probability time short gaming state or the low probability time short gaming state) A short time determination table 117b.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is a non-time-short game state, the non-time-short determination table 117a is selected, and based on the acquired winning random number and the selected non-time / short determination table 117a A lottery of symbols is performed. Also, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 117b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected short-time determination table 117b. Is done.
Although not shown in particular, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a normal symbol lottery is performed based on the fact that a game ball passes through the gate 20 even during a special game executed by winning a jackpot. It has come to be. During the special game, the non-time reduction determination table 117a is selected, and a normal symbol lottery is performed based on the table (see FIG. 12A).

According to the non-time reduction determination table 117a, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 and the winning determination random number (0, 2 to 65535) is determined to be lost. Therefore, the probability of winning in the non-time reduction determination table 117a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time reduction determination table 117b, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined that the winning is determined when the winning random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than this. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 116b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning symbol is a winning symbol, and a lost symbol is determined when the winning symbol is lost.

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

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when a normal symbol lottery is performed by passing a game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state or during the special game, the variation time is determined to be 9 seconds, and when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state The variation time is determined to be 1 second. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by lottery of the normal symbols, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as lost, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.
In the present specification, the blinking display of the normal symbol display device 32 is “normal symbol change”, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on or off “normal symbol stop display”, and “normal symbol change stop”. , “Normal symbol fluctuation stop”.

The second start winning opening opening control table 119 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning port opening control table 119. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state or a special game, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time) as shown in FIG. Therefore, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 14, the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized for 5.8 seconds (= 2.9 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 5.8 seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the sensor detection process in step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection time process for drawing a normal symbol based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes a first start winning port detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning port 15. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

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

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

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

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

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

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the second variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. From the above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, first variation pattern random number, and second variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the special symbol variation start process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

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

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

In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the lottery result in the above-described step 805 is a jackpot, which starting winning prize is used for determining the lottery decision random number used for the determination of the lottery? That is, after confirming whether the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is selected, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the above-described step 803 or In step 804, the special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in the above-described step 805 is a loss, a special if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 The symbol Y1 is determined, and the special symbol Y2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination is due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 807.
In the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second is given priority over the first special figure random number. Special figure random numbers are processed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the random numbers may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 806 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub control board 300 at the start of the variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern based on the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets the variable display data for starting the variable symbol display on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol random number is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reserved storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 is configured so as to recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed and the second special figure random number is stored in the second reserved storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing the second special figure hold number. ing. When the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special figure holding number is decreased by one at the same time when the variable display is started. When the figure hold display device 38 is controlled to display the above-described special symbol variable display based on the second special figure random number, the second special figure hold number decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. As shown, the second special figure hold display device 39 is controlled to display.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 810.

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The apparatus 21 executes a demo determination process for performing a demo display. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed, and displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 when the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time. To store the demonstration command for performing in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the special variation start process ends.

Next, the variation pattern determination process in step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 confirms the number of times of change from the end of the special game (number of time reductions), the special symbol type determined in step 806 described above, and the current number of holds, and processes these contents in a predetermined process. Store in the area. Here, as will be described later, the short-time game storage area of the main RAM 103 stores the remaining number of fluctuations until the short-time game state ends, and the special game ends based on the value stored in the area. It is possible to confirm the number of times of change from (i.e., the number of changes after the end of the special game). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding first half variation pattern command determination table 114 based on the number of variations confirmed in step 900 described above.
Specifically, as will be described later, based on the first setting table 116a at the end of the special game, information on the first half variation pattern command determination table 114 corresponding to the type of special symbol that triggered the execution of the special game. Is acquired. The acquired information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 selects the first-half variation pattern command determination table 114 corresponding to the above-described number of variations based on the information in the first-half variation pattern command determination table 114 stored in this area.
Then, the process proceeds to Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 determines the first variation pattern command determination table 114 selected in step 901 described above, the special symbol type stored in the predetermined processing area in step 900 described above, and step 803 or step described above. A first variation pattern command is determined based on the first variation pattern random number stored in the processing region in 804, and the determined first variation pattern command is stored in a predetermined processing region. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 903.
In step 903, the main CPU 101 stores the first variation pattern command determined in step 902 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding latter half variation pattern command determination table 115 based on the gaming state and the number of variations confirmed in step 900 described above.
Specifically, as will be described later, based on the second setting table 116b at the end of the special game, information on the latter half variation pattern command determination table 115 corresponding to the type of special symbol that triggered the execution of the special game. Is acquired. The acquired information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 selects the latter-half variation pattern command determination table 115 corresponding to the above-described number of variations based on the information in the latter-half variation pattern command determination table 115 stored in this area.
Then, the process proceeds to Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the latter half variation pattern command determination table 115 selected in the above step 904, the special symbol type and the number of reservations stored in the predetermined processing area in the above step 900, and the above steps. A second variation pattern command is determined based on the first variation pattern command stored in the predetermined processing region in 902 and the second variation pattern random number stored in the processing region in step 803 or 804 described above, The determined second variation pattern command is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 stores the second variation pattern command determined in step 905 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the first half fluctuation time associated with the first fluctuation pattern command based on the first half fluctuation pattern command determination table 114 and the second half based on the second half fluctuation pattern command determination table 115. The second half variation time associated with the variation pattern command is determined. Then, the total value of the determined first half variation time and second half variation time (that is, the variation time of the entire variation effect) is set in the variation time timer counter. Then, the variation pattern determination process ends.

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

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 907 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 806 described above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is set. Execute the stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.

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

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

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

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

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

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1109.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 turns off the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1106.

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

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

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

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special winning opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 112 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time when the round game is started based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. And when it determines with it being the time of a round game being started, it progresses to step 1205. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1206.
Note that the round game start command is provided for each round game, so that the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

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

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of round games decremented in step 1207 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of round games is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of round games is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time (9 seconds in this embodiment), which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in an ending time timer counter, and sends an ending command indicating that the ending process is started. Store in the transmission data storage area for effects. Then, the special game control process ends.

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, information regarding the total value of the first special figure holding number counter and the second special figure holding number counter at that time (that is, the number of reserved memories) is added to the special game end command. It is included. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1212.

  In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the special game end process in step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the processing area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the finished special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 113 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above. A game state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the special game is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. For example, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1, both the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned on, and “10000” is set in both the high-probability number and the short-time game number. When the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X2, both the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned on, “10000” is set to the high-precision count, and “50” is set to the short-time count. Set. When the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X3, the time-saving game flag is turned on and “50” is set to the time-saving number of times. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 performs a variation pattern command determination table information acquisition process for acquiring information of the first half variation pattern command determination table 114 and the second half variation pattern command determination table 115 selected at the time of variation after the end of the special game. Run. Specifically, with reference to the first setting table 116a, information of the first half variation pattern command determination table 114 associated with the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that triggered the execution of the special game is acquired. At the same time, with reference to the second setting table 116b, information on the latter-half variation pattern command determination table 115 associated with the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that triggered the execution of the special game is acquired. The acquired information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This gaming state designation command includes information on whether or not the high-probability gaming flag set in step 1301, information on whether or not the short-time gaming flag is on, information on the high-precision count, information on the short-time count, The type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that triggered the execution is included. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1304.
In step 1304, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current game state is a non-short-time game state, a short-time game state, or a special game, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 to determine the current game state. The variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the game state is set in the normal variation time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “9 seconds” to the usual variable time counter when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state or a special game, and when the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state Set “1 second” to the usual time fluctuation counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 stores a general figure game start command indicating that the normal symbol variation display is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

  In step 1510, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. Thus, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning decision random number is stored in the usual figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of usual figure holds can be recognized. It has become. When the normal symbol fluctuation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the fluctuation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1511.

In step 1511, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1512.
In step 1512, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 ends the process associated with the normal symbol variation display. A general game end command indicating that the game has been completed is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. It should be noted that the ordinary figure game end command includes information on the result of the normal symbol lottery (winning or losing) and the value of the current figure pending number counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1705.
In step 1705, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

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

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

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

In step 1806, the main CPU 101 stores the ordinary game end command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1807.
In step 1807, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, it is executed during the change display of the special symbol, as a change effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery, as a specific effect for notifying the result of the normal symbol lottery performed near the end of the special game in a specific manner. Description will be given of the special lottery specific effect and the special bonus lottery specific effect as a special effect for notifying in a special manner when a big win is won in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game.

(Overview of variable production)
In the changing effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the changing display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).
Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped (see FIGS. 33A to 33B). (Refer FIG. 34 (a)-(b)). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) Are stopped and displayed in the order (see FIGS. 33C to 33E and FIGS. 34C to 34E).

And when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 34 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 33 (e)). That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

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

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a variation effect mode, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols in the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol. Are provided with a reach variation pattern that is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (so-called reach display is performed). Each of these variation effect modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode is set with various variations, display contents of effect symbols 50, and the like.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although not shown in the drawing, a reach development effect for displaying a predetermined development effect image or the like on the effect display device 21 is executed after the reach display, and then the result of the jackpot lottery is notified. A variation pattern with development is provided, and a variation pattern without development is provided for notifying the result of the lottery without reaching the reach development effect after the reach display.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a big win is won in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game, a special mode (for example, the design symbol 50 of the production design 50 is different from the above-described variation production mode). The variation display is not performed, and a special variation effect is performed in which only the predetermined moving image is displayed.
Further, in order to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot, a cut-in effect or the like that performs a predetermined display on the background image of the effect display device 21 may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol 50.

Further, in these effects, not only the image display but also the sound output device 10 (speaker) may output a predetermined BGM, sound, or the like, or the effect lighting device 23 (lamp). ) May be emitted with a predetermined lighting pattern or color. Further, another image may be displayed by operating the effect operation device 9 (the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during display of the developed effect image.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the period from when the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is started until the presence / absence of reach display is notified corresponds to the first half of the variation effect, and the presence / absence of reach display is notified. Until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, until the variation of the effect symbol 50 ends) corresponds to the latter half of the variation effect.

Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various effect determination tables for determining a variation effect mode are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects an effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, and the selected effect determination table and the first variation pattern command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, Based on the second variation pattern command and the random number of the effect used arbitrarily, the mode of the variation effect is determined.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect is determined based on the first variation pattern command, and the aspect of the second half portion of the variation effect (based on the second variation pattern command ( The presence or absence of reach development effects, etc.) is determined.
Then, a variation effect based on the aspect determined as described above is executed in the effect display device 21.

(General drawing lottery specific production, summary of the jackpot winning special production)
As described above, the regular drawing lottery specific effect notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery performed near the end of the special game in a specific manner.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even when a game ball passes through the gate 20 during a special game, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and if the lottery result is a win, Is stopped and displayed, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened. Therefore, during the ending period (that is, during the special game ending process) from the end of the all-round game in the special game to the end of the special game (until the jackpot lottery starts) In addition, the second start winning opening 16 may be in an open state.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the open state of the second start winning opening 16 that occurs during the ending process of the special game or immediately after the end of the special game is like a predetermined profit (second In order to make the player recognize as if it is a section (hereinafter referred to as "extra round") that can obtain a winning ball based on the starting winning opening 16), When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed based on the lottery, the result of the lottery is notified in a specific manner (a manner that makes it seem as if the execution of the extra round is determined).

Further, as described above, the jackpot winning specific effect is a notification in a specific manner when a jackpot is won in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game.
For example, if the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored in the holding storage area at the end of the special game, a big hit lottery is performed immediately after the special game is ended. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game is a jackpot, the special game executed by this has been executed until now. In order to make the player recognize as if it is a section (hereinafter referred to as “super extra round”) where a predetermined profit (a prize ball based on the entry to the big prize opening 18) can be obtained. Is notified in a specific manner (a manner in which the execution of the super extra round appears to have been decided).

Hereinafter, the general drawing lottery specific effect and the jackpot winning specific effect will be described in more detail.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, first, as a stage before executing the general drawing lottery specific effect and the jackpot winning specific effect, during the final round in the special game (in the case of the special game based on the special symbol X1, during the 8th round, In the case of a special game based on the special symbol X2 or X3, during the 4th round), the effect display device 21 displays a start notification of a challenge effect that makes the player challenge the acquisition of the extra round (FIG. 35 (a)). reference). This display makes it possible to give the player the impression that an extra round really exists.
When the final round is finished and the ending process is started, an image of the door is displayed on the effect display device 21 and a display prompting the player to press and hold the operation button 9b to open the door is displayed. The challenge effect to be performed is started (see FIG. 35B).

Then, based on the fact that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed, the effect display device 21 executes the general symbol lottery specific effect based on the result of the lottery.
Specifically, when the normal symbol lottery result is a win, the movable piece 16b is opened along with the stop display of the normal symbol, and the effect display device 21 indicates that the door is opened. And the character image “extra round!” Is displayed (see FIG. 35C). As a result, the player can be made to recognize as if the execution of the extra round was really decided.
On the other hand, when the result of the lottery of the normal symbol is lost, an image indicating that the door remains closed and “No extra round!” Are displayed on the effect display device 21 with the stop display of the normal symbol. Is displayed (see FIG. 35D). Since the lottery result is a loss, the movable piece 16b is not released. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize as if it has been decided that the extra round is not actually executed.
In addition, the special drawing lottery specific effect is continuously executed after the challenge effect is completed. Therefore, by pressing the operation button 9b for a long time in the challenge effect, it is possible to give the player an impression that it is determined whether or not the extra round can be executed by long pressing the operation button 9b.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the case of one special game, when the fluctuation of the normal symbols stops by the end of the ending process (that is, during the ending period), If the symbol variation stops after the end of the ending process (that is, after the end of the special game), the fixed random number is stored (held) in the general memory area and the normal symbol variation after the end of the above ending process When the change of the normal symbol started after the stop is stopped, the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect can be executed.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the case where the normal symbol is stopped by the end of the ending process is executed, the normal symbol that is continued from the ending process thereafter If the change of the cease after the end of the ending process, or if the change of the normal symbol started after the stop of the normal symbol after the end of the ending process stops, the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect will not be executed Yes. In addition, when the normal symbol lottery specific effect corresponding to the hit is executed when the fluctuation of the normal symbol that has been continued since the ending process is stopped after the end of the ending process, the normal symbol after the end of the ending process is stopped. When the variation of the normal symbol started in this way stops, the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect is not executed.
In other words, when a special drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the winning is executed in one special game, the normal symbol variation is performed in the special game, and even if the variation stops, the general drawing lottery specific effect is performed. Is not executed. In addition, when the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the loss is executed, the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect is subsequently executed.

In addition, after the ending process is finished (that is, the special game is finished), the first jackpot lottery is performed, and if the lottery result is a jackpot, the special game is played based on the suspension of the special symbol change. Although it starts, in the effect display device 21, after the above-described special variation effect is performed in accordance with the variation of the special symbol, the big win winning specific effect is executed.
Specifically, the character image “Super Extra Round!” Is displayed on the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 35E). Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize as if the execution of the super extra round was really decided.
Note that this jackpot winning specific effect is based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number stored in the holding storage area at the end of the special game, and the first jackpot winning is performed immediately after the special game ends. In the event of a big jackpot or after the end of the special game (after the end of the ending process) as will be described later, the first jackpot after the end of the special game during the execution of the challenge effect or the special drawing lottery specific effect When a lottery is made and a big hit is made, it is executed. If the first jackpot lottery is performed after the special game is not executed when the above-mentioned effects are not executed, the jackpot winning specific effect is not executed and the special variation effect is performed. In the usual manner, the fact that the jackpot is won is notified.

Next, the flow of execution of the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect and the jackpot winning specific effect will be described separately.
(1) When the change of the normal symbol stops during the ending process (the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win) (see FIG. 36 (a))
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol during the special game is set to 9 seconds (see FIG. 13), and the ending time, which is the time for performing the ending process, is also set to 9 seconds. . Therefore, for example, when the normal symbol changes at the start of the ending process, or when the normal symbol changes at the end of the final round, or when the normal symbol changes at the end of the final round. During the ending process, the variation of the normal symbol is stopped.
Here, as described above, when the ending process is started, the challenge effect is started together with this. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the challenge effect started with the start of the ending process is always set to the same 9 seconds as the ending time as the execution time. The execution time of this challenge production is not always set to the same time, but the time from the start of the ending process until the change of the normal symbol stops is calculated, and this time is used as the challenge production time. The execution time may be set.
Then, when the variation of the normal symbol stops during the ending process, the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, so the movable piece 16b is opened, and the challenge effect being executed is ended and the corresponding normal diagram is received. A lottery specific effect is executed. This ordinary drawing lottery specific effect is executed until the ending process is completed.
Also, when the ending process ends (that is, the special game ends), if the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored in the reserved storage area at this time, the first jackpot after the special game ends The lottery will be held. When the result of the lottery is a big hit, after the currently executed ordinary drawing specific effect is finished and the special variation effect is executed, the big win winning specific effect is executed. On the other hand, when the result of the above lottery is a loss, the currently executed ordinary drawing specific effect is finished, and the variable effect is executed as usual.
If the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored in the reserved storage area before the fluctuation of the normal symbol stops (that is, the first jackpot after the special game ends before the fluctuation of the normal symbol stops) If it is possible to determine whether or not the lottery will be won), before executing the special drawing lottery specific effect, determine whether or not to win the jackpot based on the random number described above, and if it is determined to win the jackpot, After executing the challenge effect until the ending process is completed without executing the specific effect, the special variation effect and the jackpot winning specific effect may be executed.

(2) When the variation of the normal symbol is stopped during the ending process (the result of the normal symbol lottery is lost), and thereafter the variation of the normal symbol is not started (see FIG. 36B)
Specifically, the fluctuation of the normal symbol based on the lottery result stops during the ending process, and the random number determined at that time is not stored in the general-purpose holding storage area, and the game is played until the end of the ending process. This is a case where the sphere does not pass through the gate 20.
Also in this case, a challenge effect is started in conjunction with the start of the ending process, as in (1) above. When the variation of the normal symbol is stopped during the ending process, the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss, so that the challenge effect being executed is finished and the normal drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the loss is executed. Here, if the random number determined at the time of stopping the fluctuation of the normal symbol is not stored in the ordinary figure storage area, and if the game ball does not pass through the gate 20 until the ending process is finished thereafter, a new The normal symbol lottery and the normal symbol variation are not performed, and the above-described common symbol lottery specific effect is executed until the end of the ending process.
The effect based on the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the jackpot winning specific effect, the variable effect) is executed in the same manner as in the above (1). Also, in this case, since the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the lose is being executed, before the special drawing effect and the big hit winning specific effect are executed, A spliced image (for example, an image that suggests that the execution of the super extra round is decided from the non-execution of the extra round) may be displayed.
Further, when it can be determined that a big win is won in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game before the fluctuation of the normal symbols stops, the same processing as the above (1) may be performed.

(3) When the change of the normal symbol that has continued since the ending process stops after the end of the ending process (the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win)
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the change of the normal symbol is started during the ending process, the change of the normal symbol is stopped after the end of the ending process. Hereinafter, at the start of the ending process, the normal symbol was not changed, but when the game ball passes through the gate 20 between the start and end of the ending process, the normal symbol starts to be changed. If the variation of the normal symbol based on the result of the lottery is stopped during the ending process, and the variation of the normal symbol is started based on the hit-decision random number stored in the general-purpose reserved storage area at the time of the stoppage, The fluctuation of the normal symbol based on the result of the lottery stops during the ending process, and the winning random number was not stored in the usual figure storage area at the time of this stop, but the game ball is gated by the end of the ending process The case where the change of the normal symbol is started based on having passed 20 will be described respectively.

(3-1) Although the normal symbol was not changed at the start of the ending process, the game ball passes through the gate 20 between the start and end of the ending process, and the normal symbol starts to change. (See Fig. 37)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the challenge effect is started at the start of the ending process regardless of whether the normal symbol is changing or not changing at the start of the ending process. It has become. Therefore, also in this case, the challenge effect is started with the start of the ending process.
Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20 from the start to the end of the ending process, the variation of the normal symbol is started. After that, the normal symbol change stops after 9 seconds, which is the normal symbol change time in the special game, but in this case, the normal symbol change stops after the ending process ends, so the ending process ends. The execution of the challenge production will be extended until the normal symbol changes. When the variation of the normal symbol is stopped, the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, and therefore, after the challenge effect being executed is finished, the normal drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the win is executed for a predetermined time.

In addition, the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored in the reserved storage area at the time when the ending process is finished (the special game is finished), or after the ending process is finished, When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16 before the execution of the drawing lottery specific effect ends, the first jackpot lottery is performed after the end of the special game. If the result is a jackpot, a special variation effect and a jackpot winning specific effect are executed. Here, if the above-mentioned jackpot lottery is performed before the normal symbol lottery corresponding to the win is executed and the normal symbol lottery is executed, the base drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the win is executed. Instead, the special variation effect and the jackpot winning specific effect are executed. On the other hand, if the above-mentioned jackpot lottery is performed while the fluctuation of the normal symbol stops and the corresponding general drawing lottery specific effect is being executed, Is ended, and the special variation effect and the jackpot winning specific effect are executed.
In addition, when the result of the lottery is a loss, a variation effect is executed as usual.

(3-2) Normal symbol variation based on the lottery result stops during the ending process, and normal symbol variation starts based on the winning random number stored in the regular symbol holding storage area at the time of the suspension (See Fig. 38)
Also in this case, the challenge effect is started with the start of the ending process. After that, the normal symbol that was changing is stopped and displayed during the ending process. However, if the determined random number is stored (held) in the general-purpose holding storage area at this time, the above-mentioned normal symbol change is stopped. Immediately after, the lottery of the normal symbol based on the stored random number determined for winning is performed, and the variation of the normal symbol is newly started.
Then, when the variation of the normal symbol is started in this way, the challenge effect is continuously executed without executing the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect. After that, when 9 seconds, which is the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the special game, elapses, the fluctuation of the normal symbol stops. In this case as well, the normal symbol changes after the ending process, as in (3-1) above. In order to stop, the execution of the challenge effect is extended from the end of the ending process until the change of the normal symbol stops. Then, as in the case of (3-1) described above, when the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped, the currently-executed challenge effect is finished, and then the normal drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the winning is executed for a predetermined time.
Note that the effects based on the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (special variation effects and jackpot winning specific effects, variation effects) are also executed in the same manner as in (3-1) above.

(3-3) The variation of the normal symbol based on the result of the lottery stop is stopped during the ending process, and the winning ending random number is not stored in the usual figure holding storage area at the time of the stop, but the ending process ends. When the variation of the normal symbol is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20 (see FIG. 39)
Also in this case, the challenge effect is started with the start of the ending process. After that, the normal symbol that was fluctuating is stopped and displayed during the ending process, but at this point, the fixed random number is not stored (suspended) in the general symbol hold storage area, so with the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation stoppage After the challenge effect being executed is finished, the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the loss is executed. This ordinary drawing lottery specific effect is set to an execution time that can be executed until the ending process is completed.
When the game ball passes through the gate 20 after the above-described variation of the normal symbol is stopped and before the ending process is completed, the variation of the normal symbol is started and the currently-executed general drawing lottery specific effect is ended. After that, another challenge effect is executed. In this challenge effect, 9 seconds, which is the variation time of the normal symbol during the special game, is set as the execution time.
Thereafter, as in the case of (3-1) and (3-2) described above, when the variation of the normal symbol is stopped, after the challenge effect being executed is finished, the special drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the win is executed for a predetermined time. Is done.
The effects based on the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the jackpot winning specific effect, the variable effect) are also executed in the same manner as the above (3-1) and (3-2).

(4) Normal symbol variation that has continued since the ending process stops after the end of the ending process (the result of the normal symbol lottery is lost). If not (see Figure 40)
In this case, the challenge effect that has been executed during the ending process continues after the end of the ending process, and is executed until the variation of the normal symbol is stopped. Then, when the variation of the normal symbol is stopped, the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss, so that after the challenge effect being executed is finished, the normal drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the loss is executed for a predetermined time.
Regarding the effects based on the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (special variation effect and jackpot winning specific effect, variation effect), the above (3-1), (3-2), (3-3) Is executed in the same way as Also in this case, as in (2), a predetermined connection image may be displayed before the special drawing effect corresponding to the loss is finished and the special variation effect and the jackpot winning effect are performed. Good.

(5) Normal symbol variation that has continued since the ending process stops after the end of the ending process (the result of the normal symbol lottery is lost). (See Fig. 41)
Also in this case, as in (4), the challenge effect that has been executed during the ending process continues after the end of the ending process, and is executed until the variation of the normal symbol stops.
Then, the normal symbol that has been fluctuating is stopped and displayed, but at this time, if the determined random number is stored (held) in the general symbol holding storage area, immediately after the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation stop, The lottery of the normal symbol based on the stored random number determined by winning is performed, and the variation of the normal symbol is newly started. Then, when the variation of the normal symbol is started in this way, the challenge effect is extended without executing the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect as in (3-2) above. . In addition, this challenge effect is to be executed until the above-described variation of the normal symbol is stopped, and as the execution time, the variation time of the normal symbol started (because it is a variation started during the short-time game, 1 second) Is set.
After that, when 1 second which is the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the short-time game has passed and the fluctuation of the normal symbol stops, after the on-going challenge production is finished, the normal symbol lottery result is hit. The special drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to is executed for a predetermined time, and in the case of a loss, the general drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the loss is executed for a predetermined time.
The effects based on the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (special variation effects and jackpot winning specific effects, variation effects) are executed in the same manner as in (4) above.

(6) When normal symbol variation is not performed at the start of the ending process, and normal symbol variation is not started until the end of the ending process (see FIG. 42)
Also in this case, a challenge effect is started in conjunction with the start of the ending process, and this challenge effect is executed until the end of the ending process. When the ending process is completed, after the challenge effect being executed is completed, the normal symbol lottery specific effect corresponding to the losing is executed for a predetermined time, although the normal symbol has not changed.
The effects based on the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (special variation effects and jackpot winning specific effects, variation effects) are executed in the same manner as in (4) above. Also, if it can be determined that a big win will be won in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game before the fluctuation of the normal symbol stops, the same processing as the above (1) and (2) may be performed. .

As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, whether or not to execute a special round game that is continuous with the special game is determined based on the result of the normal symbol lottery performed near the end of the special game. The notification is made in such a manner that the player can recognize it as if it were. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an impression that the result of the normal symbol lottery affects the profit (number of balls to be played) that can be obtained in one special game, and to enhance the interest in the normal symbol lottery. It can be done.
Further, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game is a jackpot, this fact is continued to the special game that has been executed so far. The notification is made in such a manner that the player can recognize it as if execution of a special round game has been decided. That is, although the special game is actually started anew, it is possible to give the player the impression that the grand prize opening 18 has been opened accompanying the previous special game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the ending command reception process executed when the ending command is received in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the ending command is stored in step 1209 of the special game control process in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 displays a flag for indicating a general drawing lottery corresponding to the win, and a general map loser indicating that a special symbol lottery corresponding to the loss has been executed. Turn off the flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 sets the same 9 seconds as the ending time in the challenge effect execution timer counter as the execution time of the challenge effect. Thus, the challenge effect can be executed from the start of the ending process to the end of the ending process (9 seconds). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In Step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets a challenge effect command for executing the challenge effect in the transmission buffer. The challenge effect command set here is the image control board (not shown), the sound control board (not shown), and the lighting control board (not shown) in step 2103 described above. These control boards perform various processes for executing the challenge effect based on the received challenge effect command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 turns on an ending flag indicating that the ending process is being executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2204.
In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 turns on a challenge effect flag indicating that the challenge effect is being executed. Then, the ending command reception process ends.

  Next, among the command analysis processes in step 2101 described above, a general game start command reception process executed when a general game start command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the general game start command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 1509 of the normal symbol variation start process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the normal hit flag is on. If it is determined that the normal hit flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2311. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usual hit flag is not on (that is, the usual hit flag is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a special game flag indicating that the special game is being executed is ON. If it is determined that the special game flag is not on (that is, the special game flag is off), the process proceeds to step 2309. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special gaming flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2302. Although not particularly illustrated, the special gaming flag is turned on when the sub control board 300 receives the opening command transmitted from the main control board 100.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the ending flag is on. If it is determined that the ending flag is not on (that is, the ending flag is off), the process proceeds to step 2311. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the challenge effect flag is on. If it is determined that the challenge effect flag is not on (that is, the challenge effect flag is off), the process proceeds to step 2306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the challenge effect flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2304.

In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 calculates the extended time of the challenge effect. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the change of the normal symbol is started during the execution of the ending process and the challenge effect, the process proceeds to step 2304. In this case, since the change of the normal symbol stops after the end of the ending process, the sub CPU 301 performs the challenge effect in order to extend the challenge effect being executed until the change of the normal symbol stops even after the end of the ending process. The extension time is calculated. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 calculates a difference between the value of the ending time (9 seconds) and the value of the challenge effect execution timer counter at the time when the change of the normal symbol is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2305.
In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 adds the challenge effect extension time calculated in step 2304 described above to the challenge effect execution timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to step 2311. Here, the calculated extension time of the challenge effect is added to the challenge effect execution timer counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ending time (9 seconds) is again set as the challenge effect execution timer counter. You may make it set to.

Further, in step 2306 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2303 that the challenge effect flag is off, the sub CPU 301 sets the same 9 seconds as the ending time in the challenge effect execution timer counter as the execution time of the challenge effect. To do. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation of the normal symbol is started while the ending process is being executed and the challenge effect is not being executed, the process proceeds to step 2306. In this case, the sub CPU 301 sets the challenge effect execution timer counter as described above so that the challenge effect started after this can be executed until the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2307.
In step 2307, the sub CPU 301 sets a challenge effect command for executing the challenge effect in the transmission buffer. The challenge effect command set here is the image control board (not shown), the sound control board (not shown), and the lighting control board (not shown) in step 2103 described above. These control boards perform various processes for executing the challenge effect based on the received challenge effect command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2308.

In step 2308, the sub CPU 301 turns on the challenge effect flag. Then, the process proceeds to step 2311.
Further, in step 2309 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2301 that the special game flag is OFF, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the challenge effect flag is ON. If it is determined that the challenge effect flag is not on (that is, the challenge effect flag is off), the process proceeds to step 2311. On the other hand, if it is determined that the challenge effect flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2310.

In step 2310, the sub CPU 301 sets 1 second, which is the variation time of the normal symbol in the short-time gaming state, to the challenge effect execution timer counter. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, after the end of the ending process, when the change of the normal symbol is started immediately after the stop of the change of the normal symbol, that is, the random number determined per hit at the above-mentioned stop point If it is stored in the reserved storage area, the process proceeds to step 2310. In this case, the sub CPU 301 sets the challenge effect execution timer counter as described above so that the challenge effect being executed can be executed until the variation of the normal symbol to be newly started is stopped. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2311.
In step 2311, the sub CPU 301 turns on a normal game in-game flag indicating that the normal symbol is changing. Then, the ordinary game start command reception process is terminated.

  Next, of the command analysis process in step 2101 described above, a general game end command reception process executed when a general game end command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the general game end command is stored in step 1704 of the normal symbol stop post-process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the challenge effect flag is on. If it is determined that the challenge effect flag is not on (that is, the challenge effect flag is off), the process proceeds to step 2408. On the other hand, if it is determined that the challenge effect flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of usual drawings is 1 or more. In addition, since the information on the number of reserved figures is included in the universal game end command received from the main control board 100, the above-described determination can be performed based on this information. Then, if it is determined that the number of usual drawings is 1 or more, the process proceeds to Step 2408. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of usual drawings is not 1 or more (that is, 0), the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery result is a win. Note that the result of the normal symbol lottery is included in the general game end command received from the main control board 100, so that the above determination can be made based on this command. If it is determined that the result of the normal symbol lottery is not winning (ie, it is a loss), the process proceeds to step 2405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol lottery result is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 sets a winning common drawing lottery specific effect command for executing a normal drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the winning in the transmission buffer. In step 2103 described above, the winning common drawing lottery specific effect command set here is the image control board (not shown), the sound control board (not shown), the lighting control board (especially). (Not shown), and on these control boards, on the basis of the received winning ordinary drawing lottery specific effect command, various processes for executing the corresponding ordinary drawing lottery specifying effect are performed. Become. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2404.

In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 turns on the common figure hit flag. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2407.
Further, in step 2405, which is performed when it is determined in step 2402 that the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss, the sub-CPU 301 specifies the common lottery drawing lottery for executing the special drawing lottery specifying effect corresponding to the loss. Set the production command in the transmission buffer. The lost common drawing lottery specific effect command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), the electrical decoration control board (particularly shown in step 2103). (Not shown), and on these control boards, on the basis of the received losing ordinary drawing lottery specific effect command, various processes for execution of the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the losing are performed. Become. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2406.

In step 2406, the sub CPU 301 turns on the general-purpose lose flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2407.
In step 2407, the sub CPU 301 turns off the challenge effect flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2408.
In step 2408, the sub CPU 301 turns off the normal game playing flag. Then, the ordinary game end command receiving process is terminated.

  Next, a special game end command reception process executed when a special game end command is received in the command analysis process of step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the special game end command is stored in step 1211 of the special game control process in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the challenge effect flag is on. If it is determined that the challenge effect flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2504. On the other hand, if it is determined that the challenge effect flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the normal game flag is on. If it is determined that the normal game flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2504. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag for normal game is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 sets a lost ordinary drawing lottery specific effect command in the transmission buffer. The lost common drawing lottery specific effect command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), the electrical decoration control board (particularly shown in step 2103). (Not shown), and on these control boards, on the basis of the received losing ordinary drawing lottery specific effect command, various processes for execution of the ordinary drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the losing are performed. Become. Then, the process proceeds to step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 turns off the challenge effect flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2504.

  In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 turns off the special gaming flag. Then, the special game end command reception process ends.

  Next, the first fluctuation pattern command reception process executed when the first fluctuation pattern command is received in the command analysis process of step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the first variation pattern command is stored in step 903 of the variation pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received first variation pattern command is “50H”, that is, whether or not the result of the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game is a jackpot. If it is determined that the value is “50H”, the process proceeds to step 2605. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “50H”, the process proceeds to the next step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 acquires the predetermined effect random number (first half mode determination random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 selects an effect determination table corresponding to the current gaming state and the like. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2603.
In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 changes the first half of the variation effect based on the effect determination table selected in step 2602 described above, the first variation pattern command described above, and the effect random number acquired in step 2601 described above. decide. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2604.

In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 sets a first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2603 described above in the transmission buffer. The first variation effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown), the sound control board (not shown), and the lighting control board (particularly shown) in the above-described step 2103. In these control boards, the effect corresponding to the received first half variation effect execution command (the first half part of the variation effect) is executed. Then, the first variation pattern command reception process ends.
Further, in step 2605 which proceeds when it is determined that the first fluctuation pattern command received in step 2600 is “50H”, the sub CPU 301 executes a big win winning specific effect execution process. Then, the first variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the jackpot winning specific effect execution process of step 2605 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the total value (the number of reserved memories) of the first special figure hold number counter and the second special figure hold number counter at the end of the special game is 1 or more. In addition, since the information of the total value (the number of holding | maintenance memory | storage) of a 1st special figure hold number counter and a 2nd special figure hold number counter is contained in the special game end command received from the main control board 100, this Based on this, the above-described determination can be performed. If it is determined that the number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step 2704. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not 1 or more (that is, 0), the process proceeds to the next step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not any one of the challenge effect flag, the normal figure hit flag, or the normal figure lose flag is on. If it is determined that any one is on, the process proceeds to step 2704. On the other hand, if it is determined that none is on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 determines a predetermined mode for the first half and the second half of the variable effect. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the first jackpot lottery is performed after the end of the special game after the end of the execution of the challenge effect or the special drawing lottery specific effect after the end of the special game, the process proceeds to Step 2702 It has become. In this case, in accordance with the variation time (2 seconds) based on the first variation pattern command “50H” and the second variation pattern command “50H”, predetermined modes are determined for the first half and the second half of the variation effect. The Rukoto. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2703.
In step 2703, the sub CPU 301 transmits a first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2702 and a second half variation effect execution command corresponding to the second half aspect of the variation effect. Set to buffer. The first-half variation effect execution command and the second-half variation effect execution command set here are the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), the electrical decoration in the above-described step 2103. In addition to being transmitted to the control boards (not shown), the control board executes the changing effects corresponding to the received first-half changing effect execution command and the latter-half changing effect executing command. Then, the jackpot winning specific effect execution process ends.

  Further, when it is determined in step 2700 that the total value of the first special figure hold number counter and the second special figure hold number counter at the end of the special game is 1 or more, or in the above step 2701, the challenge effect flag In step 2704 which proceeds when it is determined that either the common figure hit flag or the common figure lose flag is on, the sub CPU 301 executes the special fluctuation effect execution command for executing the special fluctuation effect and the jackpot winning determination. A jackpot winning specific effect execution command for executing the effect is set in the transmission buffer. The special variation effect execution command and the jackpot winning specific effect execution command set here are the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), the electric signal in step 2103 described above. It is transmitted to the decoration control boards (not specifically shown), and on these control boards, the special fluctuation effects and the jackpot winning specific effects are executed based on the received special fluctuation effects executing commands and the jackpot winning specified effects executing commands. Various processes will be performed. Then, the jackpot winning specific effect execution process ends.

  Next, the first variation pattern command reception processing executed when the second variation pattern command is received in the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the second variation pattern command is stored in step 906 of the variation pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2800, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received second variation pattern command is “50H”, that is, whether or not the result of the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game is a jackpot. And when it determines with it being "50H", a 2nd fluctuation pattern command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “50H”, the process proceeds to the next step 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 obtains the predetermined effect random number (second half mode determination random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2802.

In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 selects an effect determination table corresponding to the current gaming state and the like. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2803.
In step 2803, the sub CPU 301 changes the second half of the variation effect based on the effect determination table selected in step 2802, the second variation pattern command described above, and the effect random number acquired in step 2801 described above. decide. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2804.

  In step 2804, the sub CPU 301 sets a second half variation effect execution command corresponding to the second half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2803 described above in the transmission buffer. The second half variation effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in the above-described step 2103. In these control boards, the effect corresponding to the received second half variation effect execution command (the second half part of the variation effect) is executed. Then, the second variation pattern command reception process ends.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, after the end of the ending process, the variation of the normal symbol is stopped, and if the winning random number is stored in the usual figure holding storage area at this time, the challenge effect is extended. However, this challenge effect may be extended only once, or until the number of stored random numbers (holding number) is zero.
By extending the challenge production until the number of winning random numbers stored reaches 0, the possibility of a special drawing lottery specific production corresponding to the winning increases, so that the interest in drawing lots of ordinary symbols will be further enhanced Can do it.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, after the general drawing lottery specific effect corresponding to the winning is executed, the general drawing lottery specific effect is not performed, but is not limited to this, After the above-described effect is executed, if the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the general symbol lottery specific effect corresponding to the win may be executed again.
This makes it possible to give the player an impression that the extra round is being executed many times in succession to the special game, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest in drawing a normal symbol.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the short-time gaming state (high probability short-time gaming state or low-probability short-time gaming state) is set after the end of the special game, but is not limited to this. A non-short-time gaming state (a high probability non-short-time gaming state or a normal state) may be set.
In addition, regarding the mode of the variation effect, the mode of the first half part of the variation effect is determined based on the first variation pattern command, and the mode of the latter part of the variation effect is determined based on the second variation pattern command. The first half of the variation effect may be determined based on the second variation pattern command, and the second half of the variation effect may be determined based on the first variation pattern command. Also, the variation effect is not divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, but is divided into more portions, and the mode of each portion is determined based on the first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command. It may be. In addition, the variation effect may be determined based on other commands as well as the first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command. Alternatively, the determination may be made based only on either the first variation pattern command or the second variation pattern command.
Further, the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  Note that the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 1504 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the movable determination means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 1508, step 1510, step 1601 to step 1602 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the normal symbol variation means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of steps 1801 to 1805 and the start winning opening solenoid 16c in the above-described embodiment correspond to the movable control means of the present invention. The main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to special game execution determination means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 1201 to step 1208 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to special game execution means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301, the image control board, and the effect display device 21 that execute the processing of step 2403 and step 2405 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the specific effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301, the image control board, and the effect display device 21 that execute the processing of step 2704 in the above-described embodiment correspond to special effect executing means of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 21 Production display device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (1)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A starting area provided in the gaming area, into which a gaming ball can enter;
A movable member displaceable from a first state in which entry of a game ball into the starting region is impossible or difficult into a second state in which entry of the game ball into the starting region is easier than in the first state;
An entry area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Movable determining means for determining by lottery whether or not to move the movable member maintained in the first state to the second state on condition that a game ball has entered the entry area;
When the determination by the movable determination means is made, a normal symbol variation means for displaying the normal symbol that is a symbol associated with the determination result after a predetermined time variation display,
By the normal symbol variation means, when the per symbol is a movable member in the normal symbol associated with the result of the determination to the effect of displacing the second state is stopped and displayed, the movable member to the second state Movable control means for displacing;
Special game execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player by lottery, on condition that a game ball has entered the starting area;
If the execution of the previous SL special game is determined, a special game execution means for executing a plurality of times round game of the special winning opening is closed by the occurrence of a predetermined closed condition is opened provided in the game area ,
While the predetermined running condition after the lapse of d bindings period until the determination of whether to execute the all-round game end to whether we pre SL special game is started is satisfied, the per symbol A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect according to an aspect corresponding to the winning symbol ,
When it is determined whether or not to execute the first special game after the ending period has elapsed, and it is determined that the special game is to be executed, a special effect can be executed to notify the execution of the special game based on the determination. Special directing execution means,
The specific effect executing means is
A gaming machine characterized in that execution of the specific effect is restricted at least when the special effect is executed .

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