JP6374697B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game using a game ball.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, when a jackpot is won as a result of the jackpot lottery, a jackpot game is executed, and in this jackpot game, a large number of game balls can be obtained as prize balls. For example, in Patent Documents 1 to 3 (hereinafter referred to as “conventional game machines”), the total number of game balls acquired in the jackpot game is counted and displayed, or the prize balls in a plurality of jackpot games are accumulated. It is indicated that it is displayed.

JP 2003-53002 A JP 2010-75436 A JP 2010-51759 A

  In the above conventional gaming machine, by expressing the number of award balls actually given to “numerical value”, the player feels the ball appearance (out of ball feeling) when a large amount of prize balls are given, It can be grasped by an accurate numerical value, and not only visually (a visual sense that many game balls have been obtained) but also practically (the fact that the actual counted numbers are shown as a result) Can also satisfy the player.

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, for example, even in a situation where jackpots can be repeated, such as a probability variation state or a short-time gaming state, it may be necessary to play while reducing the number of game balls acquired by the player (For example, it may take a considerable number of games to win the next jackpot). In such a case, if it is displayed that the number of award balls continues to decrease, it becomes obvious at a glance that the number of game balls is actually decreasing compared to the visual appearance felt by the player. For this reason, there exists a problem that the ball feeling which the player felt is spoiled. Further, there is a problem that even if the game is shifted to the probability variation state or the short-time game state, the game ball will continue to decrease and the player's willingness to play will be halved.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine in which the player feels the ball feeling that the player feels less likely to solve the above problem.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention opens the special variable winning device so that the game ball can enter based on the first determination information acquired by entering the game ball into the first starting area. A first special game determination means for performing a first determination as to whether or not to perform a special game that can be displaced to a mode; a first mode in which it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball; and the first mode The special game is based on the second determination information acquired by entering the game ball into the second starting area provided with the variable winning device that is displaced in the second mode in which the game ball can be easily entered. A second special game determination means for performing a second determination as to whether or not to perform the game, and a predetermined number of prize balls are awarded when a game ball enters based on the displacement of the special variable prize device and the variable prize device A prize ball granting means to perform the first determination or before A determination result deriving unit for deriving a result of the second determination after elapse of a predetermined time; and the predetermined time until the determination result deriving unit derives the result of the first determination or the result of the second determination And variable time determination means for determining a normal game state or a short-time game control means for performing a control to make the short-time game state more advantageous than the normal game state, the special game includes the special variable The winning device includes a jackpot that is opened at least once and a jackpot that the special variable winning device is opened more frequently than the jackpot, and the variation time determining means satisfies a predetermined first condition. In this case, any one of the normal variation times provided for a plurality of types as the predetermined time is determined, and if the predetermined second condition is satisfied, the normal variation times provided for the plurality of types are determined. Determine the special time-varying consists short time, the time-shortening the state of the game, before Symbol first and time reduction gaming state to be determined at a predetermined probability to run per small, the small probability equal to a pre-Symbol predetermined probability thereby enabling determination execution per a second time reduction gaming state increases the total number of prize balls to be capable granted based on the displacement of the special variable winning device than the first time reduction gaming state, is provided Do Ri, the second time-shortening gaming state, together has become feasible over to the start of the next of said jackpot after completion of the jackpot, the by the change time determination unit in the second time reduction gaming state The special variation time is determined .
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a low probability game in which the determination by the first special game determination means and the second special game determination means is determined by a first determination criterion, or the special game. Probability game control means for controlling any one of the high-probability games determined based on the second determination criterion whose ratio determined to be performed is higher than the first determination criterion; In the high-probability game with the short-time game, the control unit increases the probability of occurrence of the jackpot as compared with the low-probability game, but does not change the probability of occurrence of the jackpot as compared with the low-probability game. In addition, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot in the state of the short-time game is higher than the probability of occurrence of the jackpot in both the high probability game and the low probability game. Thus, when the small hit is executed during the second short game state based on the determination of the special variation time, the small hit is executed more than when the small hit is executed during the normal game state. The special variable prize-winning device opens and closes such that the total number of prize balls awarded by the prize ball granting unit increases.

Further, in the above configuration, in the first short-time gaming state per unit time determined in advance, a ratio of the total number of prize balls awarded based on the special game in the total number of game balls fired, In the second short-time gaming state per unit time, a sum of the ratio of the total number of prize balls awarded based on the special game to the total number of game balls fired is approximately 1. Is preferred .

Further, in the above configuration, the special game includes a jackpot that the special variable winning device opens a plurality of times in a manner in which a game ball can enter, in addition to the jackpot, and the progress of the game And an effect control means for controlling an effect associated with the effect display means. The effect control means is capable of causing the effect display means to display information relating to the prize ball given by the prize ball giving means as a prize ball display. In the first short-time gaming state, the effect display means displays a first prize ball display that does not include a specific number of prize balls given by the small hit, while in the second short-time gaming state. It is preferable to display on the effect display means a second prize ball display including the specific number of prize balls given in response to the small hit.

In the above configuration, the low-probability game in which the determination by the first special game determination unit and the second special game determination unit is determined based on a first determination criterion, the first special game determination unit, and the second special game Stochastic game control for controlling any one of the high-probability games determined by the second determination criterion, which is higher than the first determination criterion, by the determination means for determining that the special game is performed. means further wherein the probability game control means, when it is controlled in the first time reduction gaming state or the second time reduction gaming state by the time-shortening Yu Technical control means is filled with a predetermined shift condition Until the transition condition relating to the low-probability game is satisfied after the transition of the high-probability game, and the effect control means When a prize ball is awarded by the prize ball granting unit based on the control of the second short-time gaming state, a total notification of the total number of prize balls awarded based on both the short-time gaming states is possible. It is preferable to further comprise a counting means.

Further, in the above configuration, the counting means includes a first counting means capable of counting the number of prize balls given during the high probability game, and the second time in the first short time gaming state during the high probability game. The second counting means that can count the number of prize balls given up to the time of transition to the short-time gaming state, and the number of prize balls given in the second short-time gaming state during the high probability game can be counted. a third counting means, further comprising comprises a, it is preferable.

Further, in the above configuration, the probability game control means increases the jackpot occurrence probability compared to the low probability game in the high probability game transition control, but reduces the jackpot occurrence probability to the low probability. The second probability acquired by the second determination information acquisition means is controllable to a high probability gaming state that is not changed compared to a game and a low probability gaming state that is transition-controlled in the low probability game. Based on the determination information, the probability of determining to perform the jackpot is set to a higher probability than the probability of determining to perform the jackpot in both the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state. The special variable winning device is the second variable winning device.
When the small hit is executed based on the determination information, the total number of prize balls awarded by the prize ball granting unit is larger than when the small hit is executed based on the first determination information. It is preferable to open and close as follows.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the ball feeling felt by the player is not easily impaired.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is the figure seen from the front of the game board of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. In the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1, it is a figure which shows a state when a movable accessory apparatus act | operates. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of a jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a winning design random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the action | operation table of an attacker apparatus. It is a figure which shows the detail of a game state setting table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of reach mode determination random number determination table for lose. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of reach mode decision random number determination table for jackpots. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a part of variable time determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a hit determination random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of a normal symbol fluctuation | variation time determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of an opening / closing control pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start winning opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change production pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the movable piece control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the timer interruption process of a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect setting process performed within a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the special game start effect determination process performed within a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball display setting process performed within a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the detail of an information point provision table. It is a figure explaining an example of the image in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the outline | summary of the member service using a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of member registration operation. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a login process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a logout process.

  Hereinafter, in an embodiment of the present invention, a pachinko machine P that is an example of a gaming machine will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko machine P includes a vertical rectangular machine frame 1 installed in an island facility of a game arcade, and a main body frame 2 attached to the machine frame 1 so as to be openable and closable. A game board 14 (see FIG. 4) housed inside the main body frame 2, a glass door 3 attached to the front surface of the main body frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and having a large opening 4 at the center; A transparent glass plate 10 attached to the opening 4 of the glass door 3, a front board 6 having a receiving tray 5 which is disposed on the lower side of the main body frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed and accommodates a game ball, and the front board 6 And a handle 7 attached to.

  The glass door 3 is connected to the main body frame 2 via a hinge mechanism portion 9 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the pachinko machine P), and the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism portion 9 as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the pachinko machine P) can be rotated in a direction to release from the main body frame 2. Further, a lock mechanism for fixing the glass door 3 to the main body frame 2 is provided on the other end side. Fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass door 3 is also provided with a door opening switch 303 (see FIG. 5) for detecting whether or not the glass door 3 is opened from the main body frame 2.

  In addition, one upper speaker 11 is attached to the upper part of the glass door 3 on the right and left sides, and one lower speaker 12 is attached to the lower right part of the glass door 3, so that various music and effects relating to the game can be obtained. Sound can be output. Hereinafter, the upper speaker 11 and the lower speaker 12 are collectively referred to as speakers 11 and 12.

  In addition, decorative lamps 13A, 13B, 13C and the like that can emit light by a light emitter such as an LED are provided around the glass door 3, and these decorative lamps 13A, 13B, 13C are variously adapted to the progress of the game. It is possible to perform the light emission mode.

  The front board 6 is provided with a receiving tray 5 that accommodates game balls and can be discharged to the outside. The tray 5 can accommodate not only game balls thrown by the player but also game balls paid out as prize balls. A launching device (not shown) for launching a game ball toward the game area 15 is attached to the lower part of the main body frame 2, and the game ball accommodated in the receiving tray 5 is attached to the launching device 1. Supplied one by one.

  When the tray 5 is filled with game balls, the game balls are guided to the lower plate 8. On the bottom surface of the lower plate 8, a ball hole 8b for discharging game balls from the lower plate 8 is formed. The ball hole 8b is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but by sliding the ball removal lever 8a to the left and right, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal lever 8a. The game ball can be discharged from the beading hole 8b below the lower plate 8.

  When the handle 7 attached to the lower right of the front board 6 is rotated, the touch sensor 7a in the handle 7 detects that the player has touched the handle 7, and the payout / launch control board 300 is detected. Send a touch signal. When the payout / firing control board 300 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 7a, the dispensing / firing control board 300 permits energization of the firing solenoid 7c. When the rotation angle of the handle 7 is changed, the gear directly connected to the handle 7 rotates, and the knob of the firing volume 7b connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 7b is applied to a firing solenoid 7c provided in the launching device. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 7c, the firing solenoid 7c operates according to the applied voltage, and the launching device sends the game ball to the game area 15 with a launch intensity according to the turning angle of the handle 7. And can be fired. When the handle 7 returns to the initial position, the detection angle of the firing volume 7b becomes 0 degrees, and no voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 7c, so that the game ball is not fired.

  In the vicinity of the center portion of the front board 6, there is provided an effect operation device 60 that is pressed and rotated by the player. The effect operation device 60 has a touch button 61 whose center portion is a push-down switch (detecting a press operation by the touch button detection switch 61a) and a rotary selector (a rotation operation detecting switch 62a) at the periphery. And a selector switch 62 that is used for detecting a development effect (for example, an effect that develops from a normal reach to a super reach), or for selecting an effect or song during a big hit game. Or It is also used for volume adjustment of the speakers 11 and 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine P is provided with a main control board 100, a sub control board 200, a payout / launch control board 300, and the like on the back side. Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the board surface, and the game area can be observed through the glass plate 10 after being attached to the main body frame 2. The game area 15 is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by the guide rail 16a and the game ball regulation rail 16b, and the game ball launched by the launching device flows down in the game area 15. Further, the game area 15 includes a center bonus 23, a general winning port 20, a gate 22, a first starting winning port (starting port) 24, a second starting winning port (starting port) 26, and an attacker device 70. In addition, an out port 29 and the like are provided. Further, in the game area 15, a large number of game nails 17 (a large number of game nails 17 are provided on the game board 14 as shown) and a windmill 21 are also provided. Further, at the lower right position of the game board 14, there are a first special symbol display device 30, a second special symbol display device 31, a normal symbol display device 32, a first special symbol display device 33, and a second special symbol display device 33. A symbol hold indicator 34 and a normal symbol hold indicator 35 are provided.

  The center accessory 23 is arranged near the center of the game area 15, and the center accessory 23 is arranged on a decorative frame 25 having a rectangular opening 25 a at the center and an upper wall portion of the decorative frame 25. The movable accessory device 55 provided, a pair of movable bodies 58 (58L, 58R), an effect display device 40 disposed on the back side of the decorative frame 25, and the like are provided. The effect display device 40 includes a liquid crystal panel (LCD), and the display screen 40 a is exposed from the opening 25 a of the decorative frame 25.

  The movable accessory device 55 includes a rotating lamp unit 80 supported to be movable up and down, a decorative body 90 supported to be rotatable along the outer surface of the rotating lamp unit 80, a pair of movable bodies 58, The rotating lamp unit 80, the decorative body 90, and a drive mechanism (not shown) for rotating the pair of movable bodies 58 are configured.

  The revolving lamp unit 80 is a light emitting lamp called a patrol lamp or the like. The revolving light unit 80 is provided integrally with a main body case 81 having a front face decorated with a crown and a lower surface of the main body case 81. Lens cover 82 and the like. The lens cover 82 has a cylindrical curved surface on the upper side and a spherical curved surface on the lower side, and the entire lens cover 82 is colored in red or the like. Although not shown, a rotating light unit 80 contains a light source such as a lamp or LED and a rotating reflector, and the main body case 81 has a motor (not shown) for driving the rotating reflector. Is installed. When the light source and the motor are energized to turn on the rotating lamp unit 80, the rotating reflector rotates around the light source using the motor as a driving source, and light that periodically reflects and blocks from the lens cover 82 is emitted. It is supposed to be emitted.

  The decorative body 90 is a movable accessory imitating the top of a bikini swimsuit, and the inner peripheral surface of the decorative body 90 is set to have substantially the same curvature as the curved outer peripheral surface of the lens cover 82. A pair of drive arms (not shown) are provided on the left and right ends of the decorative body 90, and these drive arms extend rearward with the lens cover 82 interposed therebetween. One drive arm is bent in a U-shape, and the bent portion is rotatably supported by the lens cover 82. The other drive arm is formed in a linear shape that is shorter than the one drive arm, and its tip is pivotally supported by the lens cover 82.

  Therefore, when the rotary lamp unit 80 is moved up and down by the drive mechanism, the rotation center of the drive arm pivotally supported by the lens cover 82 is displaced in the vertical direction along with the lift operation. As the unit 80 moves up and down, the decorative body 90 rotates around the shaft support portion with the lens cover 82, and the decorative body 90 can be rotated along the outer surface of the lens cover 82. In addition, the operation | movement at this time can produce the mode that the bikini swimsuit (decoration body 90) was removed from this trunk | drum, when the rotary light unit 80 is considered as a trunk | drum.

  The pair of movable bodies 58 includes a left movable body 58L that is partially exposed from the left side wall of the decorative frame 25, and a right movable body 58R that is partially exposed from the right side wall of the decorative frame 25. It is composed of Normally, the pair of movable bodies 58 are stopped with only a part exposed from the left and right side walls of the decorative frame 25. However, when the rotating lamp unit 80 performs the lowering operation, the pair of movable bodies 58 is synchronized with the lowering operation. As shown in FIG. 4B, the rotary lamp unit 80 is moved so as to be sandwiched therebetween.

  A stage 50 extending in the left-right direction is provided on the lower wall portion of the decorative frame 25, and a guide wall 52 is formed at the center of the stage 50. A hollow warp passage 51 is formed on the left side wall of the decorative frame 25, and both ends of the warp passage 51 open toward the game area 15 and the stage 50, respectively. Therefore, when a game ball flowing down the game area 15 on the left side of the center accessory 23 enters the warp passage 51, the game ball passes through the warp passage 51 and is discharged to the stage 50. It rolls and is guided to the guide groove 52.

  A first start winning opening 24 having a simple structure with an open upper surface is disposed immediately below the guide groove 52 of the stage 50, and the game ball that rolls on the stage 50 and falls from the guide groove 52 is high. The first start winning opening 24 is won with a probability.

  Further, a second start winning opening 26 is provided in the game area 15 on the right side of the center accessory 23. The second start winning opening 26 is provided with a movable piece 26b that opens and closes in the left-right direction about an axis perpendicular to the game board 14 at the entrance. Then, by driving the start winning port opening / closing solenoid 26c (see FIG. 5), the movable piece 26b is displaced from the closed state (FIG. 4A) to the open state (FIG. 4B). In the state in which the movable piece 26b is closed (FIG. 4A), the movable piece 26b is in a state of closing the entrance of the second start winning opening 26, so that the game ball wins the second start winning opening 26. It is impossible. On the other hand, when the movable piece 26b is in the open state (FIG. 4B), the entrance of the second start winning opening 26 is opened, so that a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 26. It becomes.

  That is, in the second start winning opening 26, the start winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c is not energized and the movable piece 26b is kept closed, and the starting winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c is energized, The movable state is controlled to the second mode in which the movable piece 26b is opened.

  When the launching intensity of the launching device is weak to medium (when the game ball is launched aiming at the so-called buoyancy), the game ball 15 is shown on the left side of the game area 15 as shown in the route L (center actor) 23 on the left side), and there is a possibility of winning in the first start winning opening 24. In this case, it is impossible to win the second start winning opening 26. A game performed while firing a game ball with such launch strength is also referred to as a “left-handed game”. In addition, from this, the above-mentioned region 15L in which game balls mainly flow down in the left-handed game is also referred to as a left-handed region 15L.

  In addition, when the launching intensity of the launching device is medium to strong, as shown in the route R, the game ball flows down the right region 15R of the game region 15 (the right side of the center accessory 23), and the second start prize is received. There is a possibility of winning a prize in the mouth 26. In this case, it is almost impossible to win the first start winning opening 24. A game played while firing a game ball with such a launch intensity is also referred to as a “right-handed game”. In addition, for this reason, the region 15R in which game balls mainly flow down in a right-handed game is also referred to as a right-handed region 15R.

  The first special symbol display device 30 displays the result of an electronic lottery (a jackpot lottery) related to the first special symbol (first special symbol) that is performed when a game ball wins a prize at the first start winning opening 24. Is to do. In addition, the second special symbol display device 31 displays the result of the electronic lottery related to the second special symbol (second special symbol) that is performed when the game ball wins at the second start winning opening 26. Is.

More specifically, the first special symbol display device 30 displays the lottery result relating to the first special diagram in such a manner that the lottery result is stopped after the first special diagram (for example, a number or a pattern) is changed. The second special symbol display device 31 displays the lottery result relating to the second special symbol in such a manner that the lottery result is stopped after changing the second special symbol (for example, a number or a pattern).
In the present embodiment, a 7-segment display is used as the first special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31. The first special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31 are provided apart from the lower right portion of the game board 14 so as not to enter the field of view of the player watching the effect display device 40 at the same time. . Then, the special figure fluctuates by causing the 7-segment display to blink, and the blinking stops and the fluctuation of the special figure stops by changing to a lighting display. This blinking time is the fluctuation time of the special figure (first special figure, second special figure).

In the present embodiment, a game based on a game ball winning in the first start winning port 24 and a game based on a game ball winning in the second start winning port 26 are not performed at the same time. The execution order is the winning order of the game balls for each start winning opening. That is, the game based on the next winning is performed after the game related to the start winning opening that has been won first is completed. Therefore, the lottery results of both the first start winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26 are not displayed simultaneously.
As described above, in this embodiment, the lottery results of both the first start winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 26 are not displayed at the same time. It is good also as what displays the result of the lottery based on having won a prize with one special symbol display device.

  If a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26 and the lottery cannot be made immediately, such as during a special figure change or during a jackpot game, which will be described later, certain conditions are met. This winning is stored as a winning memory (hold). More specifically, the winning memory in which the game ball has won the first start winning opening 24 is stored as the first hold, and the winning memory in which the game ball has won the second start winning opening 26 is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the number of holds that can be stored is set to four, and the number (the number of stored holds) is set to the first special symbol hold indicator 33 and the second special symbol hold indicator 34, respectively. Is displayed. The first special symbol hold indicator 33 and the second special symbol hold indicator 34 are each composed of two LEDs. For example, when there is one first hold, the first special symbol hold indicator is displayed. When one LED of the display device 33 is turned on and there are two first reservations, the two LEDs of the first special symbol reservation display device 33 are both turned on. Further, when there are three first holds, one LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 33 is lit and the other LED blinks. Furthermore, when there are four first holds, the two LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 33 blink. In the second special symbol hold indicator 34, the number of the second hold is displayed in the same manner as described above.

  The effect display device 40 is provided in the center accessory 23 at a substantially central portion of the game board 14. Then, as a result of the electronic lottery according to the first special drawing performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 26 Based on the result of the electronic lottery relating to the second special figure, a predetermined effect mode is displayed on the display screen 40a. In the effect display device 40, a background image is displayed on the entire screen, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 as a part of a predetermined effect mode. The production symbols 48 (48a, 48b, 48c) are variably displayed / stopped in synchronization with the second special figure variably displayed on the display device 31.

  In addition, the effect display device 40 is provided with hold display areas 42 and 44 for performing display (hold display) indicating the number of holds. Specifically, a first hold display area 42 is provided on the lower left side of the effect display device 40, and a second hold display area 44 is provided on the lower right side of the effect display device 40. Further, the first hold display area 42 is provided with four display areas from the display areas 42a to 42d. When there is one first hold, the hold is displayed on the display area 42a, and the first hold is displayed. In the case of two, the hold display is made in the display area 42a and the display area 42b, in the case of three first hold, the hold display is made in three of the display areas 42a to 42c, and in the case of four first holdes On-hold display is made on the four display areas 42a to 42d. The second hold display area 44 is also provided with four display areas 44a to 44d, and the hold display is sequentially performed from the display areas 44a to 44d according to the number of holds. ing. For example, when one hold (hold display displayed in the display area 42a) is processed from the state shown in FIG. 4A, the hold display moves onto the process display area 45, and the process hold display ( (Not shown). The hold display is normally displayed in gray. However, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the hold display changes to blue, yellow, red, or an icon.

  The gate 22 has a structure through which a game ball can pass, and a magnetic sensor type gate detection switch 22a for detecting that the game ball has passed is incorporated therein. Also, a normal symbol display device 32 for displaying the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol (ordinary symbol) performed when the game ball passes through the gate 22 is adjacent to the special symbol display devices 30 and 31. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 32 is constituted by a single LED lamp, and the LED lamp is turned on when hitting a normal figure, and the LED lamp is turned off when lost. In addition, the usual figure fluctuates by making this LED lamp blink, and the fluctuation of the usual figure stops when the blink stops and changes to a lighting display or a light-off display. This blinking time is the usual fluctuation time.

  If the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is a win (per normal), it is possible to win the second start winning opening 26. That is, the movable state is controlled to the second mode in which the start winning opening / closing solenoid 26c is energized and the movable piece 26b is opened. That is, the second start winning opening 26 operates according to the lottery result at the gate 22. The configuration including the second start winning port 26, the movable piece 26b, and the start winning port opening / closing solenoid 26c operates (open / closed state) based on a lottery related to a normal symbol. Also called.

  The upper limit storage number of normal symbols is also set to 4, and the stored number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 33 and the second special symbol hold indicator 34. Displayed on the instrument 35.

  The display control of the special symbol display devices 30 and 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the special symbol hold display devices 33 and 34, and the normal symbol hold display device 35 is performed by the main control board 100 (see FIG. 5). .

  The attacker device 70 is disposed below the second start winning opening 26. This attacker device 70 becomes a big hit (per special figure) as a result of the electronic lottery related to the first special figure performed when a game ball wins at the first start winning opening 24, and shifts to the big hit game , And the number of times when the game proceeds to the jackpot game as a result of an electronic lottery according to the second special drawing performed when the game ball wins at the second start winning opening 26 It is a device that is only opened. That is, the attacker device 70 operates according to the lottery results at the start winning ports 24 and 26. The attacker device 70 is a device that operates (opens / closes) based on a lottery related to a special symbol, and is therefore also referred to as a “special electric accessory”.

  The attacker device 70 is provided with a movable valve 70b that opens and closes in the left-right direction around an axis perpendicular to the game board 14, and is movable by driving a prize winning opening / closing solenoid 71c (see FIG. 5). The valve 70b is configured to rotate about the vertical axis. Then, since the big winning opening 71 is exposed in a state where the movable valve 70b is opened, the player can win a game ball in the big winning opening 71.

  That is, in the attacker device 70, since the movable valve 70b normally closes the big winning opening 71, the game ball does not win the big winning opening 71, but when the game moves to the big hit game, the movable valve 70b becomes a predetermined value. Only the number of rounds is opened, and the special winning opening 71 is exposed. For this reason, in the jackpot game, it is possible to win the game ball in the big winning opening 71. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 71, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. In other words, the player can win a game by winning a game ball in the big winning opening 71. The special winning opening 71 is a horizontally long rectangular opening, and the movable valve 70 b of the attacker device 70 has substantially the same shape as the special winning opening 71. Details of the jackpot game will be described later.

  When a game ball wins the general winning opening 20, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. The game balls that have not entered any of the general winning port 20, the first starting winning port 24, the second starting winning port 26, and the big winning port 71 are collected from the out port 29. The general winning opening 20, the first starting winning opening 24, the second starting winning opening 26, and the big winning opening 71 are respectively detected by the general winning opening detecting switch 20a and the first starting winning opening that detect the passage of a game ball. A detection switch 24a, a second start winning opening detection switch 26a, and a large winning opening detection switch 71a (see FIG. 5) are provided.

  Next, each control board etc. which comprise the pachinko machine P are demonstrated using FIG.

  The main control board 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. The main CPU 100a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 100b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer counter and performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or results of the arithmetic processing. In response to this, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 100c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

  A general winning opening detection switch 20a, a gate detection switch 22a, a first starting winning opening detection switch 24a, a second starting winning opening detection switch 26a, and a large winning opening detection switch 71a are connected to the input side of the main control board 100. The detection signal of the game ball is input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 100, a start opening / closing solenoid 26c for opening / closing the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 71c for opening / closing the movable valve 70b of the attacker device 70 are provided. And are connected.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 100, a first special symbol display device 30, a second special symbol display device 31, a normal symbol display device 32, a first special symbol hold indicator 33, a second special symbol hold indicator. 34 and the normal symbol hold | maintenance display 35 are connected, and various signals are output via an output port.
In addition, the main control board 100 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing the pachinko machine P in the hall computer or the like of the amusement shop to the payout / launch control board 300.

The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores game control programs and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b)) that is referred to when determining whether the special symbol is successful or not, and a winning symbol random number that is referred to when determining the type of the special symbol A determination table (see FIGS. 7A and 7B), an operation table for determining an opening / closing pattern of the attacker device 70 (see FIGS. 8A to 8F), and a gaming state after the end of the special game. Game state setting table for determination (see FIG. 9), various tables (see FIGS. 10 to 14) that are referred to when determining the variation effect pattern, and hits that are referred to when determining the success / failure result of the normal symbol Determination random number determination table (see FIG. 15), normal symbol variation time determination table (see FIG. 16) for determining the variation time of the normal symbol, and opening / closing for controlling the operation of the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 Control Over down table (see FIG. 17) or the like are stored in the main ROM 100b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 100c of the main control board 100 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 100c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. , First special symbol storage area, second special symbol storage area, high probability game count (X) storage area, time-short game count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, release count (K) storage area , A game state storage area, a game state buffer, a determination storage area, an ordinary figure determination storage area, an ordinary figure stop symbol data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, and the like are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high probability game flag storage area, a special figure execution phase data storage area, and a normal figure execution phase data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The power supply board 600 is provided with a power supply plug 601 for supplying power to the power supply board 600 and is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor. The power supply voltage supplied to the pachinko machine P is monitored, When the voltage falls below a predetermined value, an interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 100. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 100a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 100a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads and calculates a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 or an input signal from the touch button detection switch 61a, the rotation operation detection switch 62a, and the timer counter 200d. A process is performed, and corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 400 or the lamp control board 500 based on the process. The sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a. The timer counter 200d has a function of measuring time related to various effects.

The sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200 stores an effect control program, data necessary for various games, and a table.
For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 100, and an effect symbol pattern determination for determining a combination of effect symbols 48 to be stopped and displayed. A table (not shown) and the like are stored in the sub ROM 200b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 200c of the sub control board 200 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 200c includes a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a determination storage area (0th storage area), a first reservation storage area, and a second reservation storage area. , Combo display valid flag storage area, combo valid remaining count (YK) storage area, combo count (C) storage area, information point storage area, combo flag storage area, TOTAL prize ball counter value storage area, pre-comb prize ball A counter value storage area and the like are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout / launch control board 300 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout / launch control board 300 includes a payout / fire CPU 300a, a payout / fire ROM 300b, and a payout / fire RAM 300c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The payout / launch CPU 300a reads out a program stored in the payout / fire ROM 300b based on input signals from the payout ball counting switch 302, the door opening switch 303, and the timer counter that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out. The arithmetic processing is performed, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 100 based on the processing. Also, a payout motor 301 of a prize ball payout device (not shown) for paying a player a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout / launch control board 300. . The payout / launch CPU 300a reads out a predetermined program from the payout / fire ROM 300b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 301 to give a predetermined prize ball. To the player. At this time, the payout / launch RAM 300c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout / fire CPU 300a.

  The game information output terminal board 308 is connected to the payout / launch control board 300. The game information output terminal board 308 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated on the main control board 100 to the hall computer 700 of the game shop via the payout / launch control board 300. The game information output terminal board 308 is connected to the hall computer 700 via an in-game LAN (not shown).

Further, a lower pan full tank detection switch 304 for detecting a full state of the lower pan 8 is connected to the dispensing / launching control board 300. The lower tray full tank detection switch 304 is provided in a path for guiding a game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 8, and a game ball detection signal is input to the payout / launch control board 300. .
When a predetermined number or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 8 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 8 and are discharged / launched control board 300 from the lower plate full tank detection switch 304. The game ball detection signal is continuously input toward the. The payout / launch control board 300 determines that the lower pan 8 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a lower pan full tank command to the main control board 100. . On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the lower pan full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and the lower pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. .

The payout / launch control board 300 reads the touch signal from the touch sensor 7a and the input signal from the launch volume 7b, controls energization of the launch solenoid 7c, and launches the game ball.
Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 7c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the dispensing / launch control board 300. Thus, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid 7c rotates once. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The image control board 400 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the effect display device 40, and a sound CPU, a sound ROM, and a sound RAM. The image control board 400 is connected to the sub-control board 200 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the effect display device 40 and the speakers 11 and 12 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 48 and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 40, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 200. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the effect display device 40 is performed. The image CPU executes various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the effect display device 40. However, the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed in the effect display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 40.

  The audio ROM stores a large number of audio data output from the speakers 11 and 12, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, and the speaker. The audio output control at 11 and 12 is performed.

  The lamp control board 500 is provided inside a board surface lamp (not shown) provided on the game board 14 and decorative lamps 13A, 13B, 13C provided on the glass door 3, the movable accessory device 55, and the effect operation device 60. At the same time, various light emitting devices including the LED 60b that causes the effect operating device 60 to emit light are controlled. The lamp control board 500 is connected to the sub-control board 200, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the sub-control board 200.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 100b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 6A to 6D are diagrams showing a jackpot determination random number determination table which is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol stop result is a jackpot or a jackpot. This jackpot determination random number determination table is for the first special figure shown in FIG. 6A, and is a low probability determination table for determining a jackpot determination random number at a low probability, and a second probability determination table shown in FIG. A low probability determination table for determining a big hit decision random number at the time of a low probability and a determination of a big hit decision random number at a high probability for the first special figure shown in FIG. 6C. And a high probability determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 6D for determining a big hit decision random number at a high probability.

  Specifically, the jackpot-determined random number is triggered when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 (at the timing when the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a is input to the main control board 100). To be acquired. Alternatively, it is acquired (when the detection signal from the second start winning port detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100) when a game ball has won the second starting winning port 26. Further, when winning at each of the start winning ports 24 and 26, one jackpot determination random number is acquired.

  The jackpot determination random number is a hardware random number generated by a random number generator or the like (not shown) provided in the main control board 100. The hardware random number is generated by updating the value of the counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a clock signal periodically input.

  In this embodiment, the update speed for generating a random number of hardware random numbers is faster than the update speed of software random numbers described later, and the randomness of the extracted counter value (so-called pseudo-random number) is increased. It is improving.

  Here, the high probability determination table shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D has a higher probability of jackpot than the low probability determination table shown in FIGS. The high probability determination table has a jackpot winning probability of approximately 1/40, and the low probability determination table has a jackpot winning probability of approximately 1/290 (so-called middle spec). That is, the high probability determination table is set so that the probability of winning about 7 times the big win is higher than that of the low probability determination table.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the probability of winning a small hit differs between the first special figure and the second special figure, but FIG. 6 (a) and FIG. As shown in c), in the same special figure, the low probability determination table and the high probability determination table are not changed (the same applies to the cases of FIGS. 6B and 6D). ).
More specifically, in the first special figure, both the low probability determination table and the high probability determination table have a winning probability of small hits of approximately 1/288. In the second special figure, the low probability determination table and the high probability determination table In both probability determination tables, the winning probability per winning is set to 1/14.
Note that the small hit is a hit when the attacker device 70 is opened in the same manner as the big hit, but the opening time of the attacker device 70 is extremely short compared to the case of the big hit. For this reason, it is difficult to obtain a large amount of prize balls compared to the jackpot. Further, the small hit is a hit in which the gaming state does not change before and after winning the small hit.

In addition, for convenience of explanation, in the following explanation, referring to the low probability determination table, refer to the gaming state in which a lottery related to whether or not the big win (or small hit) is made for the first special figure, or the low probability determination table. A gaming state in which a lottery related to whether or not a big hit (or small win) is made for the second special figure is referred to as a “low probability gaming state”. In addition, a gaming state in which a lottery related to whether or not a big hit (or small win) is made for the first special figure with reference to the high probability determination table, or a big hit (or small for the second special figure with reference to the high probability determination table) A gaming state in which a lottery related to whether or not the winning is performed is referred to as a “high probability gaming state”. Further, a gaming state in which a lottery related to a normal symbol is performed with reference to a non-time-saving determination table (FIG. 15A), which will be described later, is referred to as a “non-time-saving gaming state”, and a time-saving determination table (FIG. A gaming state in which a lottery related to a normal symbol is performed with reference to (b)) is referred to as a “short-time gaming state”.
Further, the “time-short gaming state” is provided with “time-short 1 gaming state” and “time-short 2 gaming state”, which will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a winning symbol random number determination table that is referred to when determining the type of special symbol. In the winning symbol random number determination table, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number.

  Specifically, in FIG. 6A to FIG. 6D described above, when the jackpot determination random number value that is a jackpot is acquired, the jackpot winning symbol random number determination table of FIGS. 7A and 7B. The winning symbol random number is determined by the above, and when the big hit determination random number value that is a small hit is acquired, the winning symbol random number is determined by the winning symbol random number determination table for small hits in FIGS. . In FIGS. 6A to 6D, when a big hit determination random number value that is neither big hit nor small hit (that is, loses) is acquired, the determination by the win symbol random number determination table is not performed.

  The winning symbol random number is input to the main control board 100 when the game ball is won in the first starting winning opening 24 (the detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a is input), as in the case of the big hit determination random number described above. Is acquired). Alternatively, it is acquired (when the detection signal from the second start winning port detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100) when a game ball has won the second starting winning port 26. Further, when winning at each start winning opening 24, 26, one winning symbol random number is acquired.

  The winning design random number is a software random number generated in the main control board 100. This software random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 99) based on an interrupt signal that is periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The

  In addition, the jackpot determination random number described above determines whether or not the jackpot or small win is won (special symbol win / fail), whereas the hit symbol random number is used to determine the type of the special symbol. Is. That is, the content of the big hit (type, number of rounds, power support number, attacker opening pattern) or the content of the big hit (type) is determined by the winning design random number.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in the jackpot winning symbol random number determination table, 17 types of special symbols 1 to 17 are determined in advance as the types of special symbols. In FIG. 6A to FIG. 6D described above, when the jackpot determination random number value that is a jackpot is acquired, any one of the special symbols 1 to 17 is selected according to the one winning symbol random number value acquired at this time. The type of one special symbol is determined.

  In addition, depending on the type of special symbol, special symbols (for example, special symbol 3, special symbol 4, special symbol 5) that can be won in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the first special symbol only There are special symbols that can be won (for example, special symbol 1, special symbol 2, etc.) and special symbols that can only be won in the second special symbol (for example, special symbol 11, special symbol 12, etc.).

  More specifically, in the jackpot winning symbol random number determination table in the case of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol 1 (first The special symbol combination displayed on the 1 special symbol display device 30 is associated with “16R specific 1 symbol”), but the special symbol 2 ( The combination of special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 is associated with “16R specific 2 symbols”), but the special symbol 3 (first 1 The combination of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31 is associated with “12R specific 1 symbol”), but the value of the random symbol random number is 7 Special design 4 (first special design The combination of the special symbols displayed on the display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31 is associated with “12R specific 2 symbols”), but for those whose winning random numbers are 8 to 58 The special symbol 5 (the combination of special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31 is associated with “12R specific 3 symbols”) Is a special symbol 6 (a combination of special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 is associated with “2R specific 1 symbol”) for those from 59 to 68. Special symbols 7 for values from 69 to 76 (the combination of special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 is associated with “2R specific 2 symbols”), and a random symbol Value of 77-8 Special symbols 8 for those up to (the special symbol combination displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 is associated with “12R normal 1 symbol”), but the random number of the winning symbol is 89- Special symbols 9 for those up to 98 (the combination of special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 is associated with “12R normal 2 symbols”), but the value of the winning design random number is 99 Special symbols 10 (the combination of special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 is associated with “12R normal 3 symbols”), respectively.

  Also, in the jackpot winning symbol random number determination table in the case of the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7B, the special symbol 11 (second special symbol display) for those whose winning symbol random number is 0 to 30 The special symbol combination displayed on the device 31 is associated with “16R specific 3 symbols”, but the special symbol 12 (second special symbol) is for those whose winning symbol random numbers are 31 to 47. The combination of special symbols displayed on the display device 31 is associated with “12R specific 4 symbols”), but the special symbol 3 is the winning symbol for those whose winning symbol random numbers are 48 to 66. Special symbol 4 for a random number value of 67, special symbol 5 for a random symbol random value of 68-71, special symbol 5 for a random symbol random value of 72-73 Special design 13 (second special The special symbol combination displayed on the pattern display device 31 is “2R specific 3 symbols”, but the special symbol 14 (second) The special symbol combination displayed on the special symbol display device 31 is associated with “2R specific 4 symbols”), but the special symbol 15 (No. 2 The special symbol combination displayed on the special symbol display device 31 is associated with “2R normal 1 symbol”, but the special symbol 16 ( The combination of special symbols displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 is “2R normal 2 symbols”, but the special symbol 17 (second 2) is for those whose winning symbol random number is 99. Special symbol display device The combination of the special symbols that appear in 1, "2R Normal 3" symbol is associated) are respectively associated.

As will be described in detail later, in a combination of symbols associated with the special symbol type, “16R” indicates that the number of rounds in the jackpot game is 16 rounds, and “12R” indicates that the number of rounds is 12 rounds. That is, “2R” means that the number of rounds is two.
Further, “substantially 8R” and “substantially 4R” represent the number of rounds in which a prize ball can be actually obtained, in addition to the number of rounds in the jackpot game. For example, in special symbol 4, out of 12 rounds in the jackpot game, the number of rounds from which a prize ball can be acquired is 8 rounds. Similarly, in the special symbol 2, out of 16 rounds in the jackpot game, the number of rounds from which a prize ball can be obtained is 4 rounds.
Further, “substantially 0R” means that among the predetermined number of rounds in the jackpot game, there are no rounds that can win a prize ball, that is, no rounds that can win a prize ball.

  “Specific” means a so-called probable hit, in which the gaming state is set to a high probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and “normal” means that the gaming state is low probability gaming after the jackpot game ends. Each of the so-called normal hits set in the state is meant.

  7C and 7D, the special symbol A (special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 30) is displayed as the special symbol type in the small hitting symbol random number determination table. The combination of “small hit A symbol” is associated with the special symbol B (the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 is associated with “small bonus B symbol”). And two types are determined in advance. In FIG. 6A to FIG. 6D described above, when the big hit determination random number value that is a small hit is acquired, the special symbol A (of the first special figure) is obtained from the one hit symbol random number value acquired at this time. ) Or special symbol B (in the case of the second special symbol), the type of one special symbol is determined.

  In FIGS. 6A to 6D described above, when a big hit determination random number value that is neither big hit nor small hit (that is, lost) is acquired, the special symbol 0 for loss is determined as the relevant symbol. Is done. The special symbol 0 is associated with a “losing symbol” as a combination of special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the types of special symbols that can be determined are partially different between the first special figure and the second special figure, and the number of rounds of the jackpot game (substantial number of rounds) is the second special figure. The jackpot symbol random number determination table is configured so that is more advantageous than the first special figure.

  Also, the distinction between combo target / non-combo target is distinguished depending on whether or not to shift to the time-saving 2 gaming state described later, that is, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the time-saving 2 gaming state is the combo target jackpot If there is a winning combination in the short-time 2 gaming state, or if the short-time 2 gaming state does not shift to another gaming state (for example, the short-time 1 gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state), the combo target small hit. These are collectively called combo targets.

  On the other hand, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the time-saving 1 gaming state is a combo non-target jackpot, and the winning jackpot in the time-saving 1 gaming state or the non-time-saving gaming state is treated as a combo non-target jackpot. This combo non-target jackpot can be further divided into a specific symbol jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state and a normal symbol jackpot triggering the transition to the low probability gaming state (not transitioning to the high probability gaming state) it can.

  FIGS. 8A to 8I are diagrams illustrating an operation table of the attacker device 70 in which opening / closing patterns of the attacker device 70 are associated. The operation table of the attacker device 70 is provided with a separate table for each special symbol type.

  “Number of round games (R)” defines how many times a round game is executed during a jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are three types of round games during the jackpot game: 16 times (R = 16, 16 rounds), 12 times (R = 12, 12 rounds), and 2 times (R = 2, 2 rounds). is there. In addition, even if the number of round games is 16 rounds (a jackpot game related to special symbol 2), when the special symbol type is “special symbol 2 (16R specific 2 symbols)”, Since the opening time of the attacker device 70 in the predetermined number of round games is set to be very short, the number of rounds (actual number of rounds) in which a prize ball can be actually acquired is four. In addition, when the special symbol type is “special symbol 6 (2R specific one symbol)”, the opening time of the attacker device 70 in all round games is set to be very short, so the number of real rounds is 0 rounds. (That is, it is difficult to actually win a prize ball). Round games are not performed for small hit games.

  “Number of times released (K)” means the number of times that the attacker device 70 is released in one round game during the jackpot game, and during the jackpot game, It means the number of times that the attacker device 70 is opened during the small hit game. In this embodiment, the number of times the attacker device 70 is released in one round game during the jackpot game is all one. That is, if the jackpot game is 16 rounds, the number of times the attacker device 70 is released is 16 times, and if it is 12 rounds, the number of times the attacker device 70 is opened is 12 times, and if it is 2 rounds, the attacker device 70 is opened. Will be opened twice. On the other hand, the number of times the attacker device 70 opens during the small hit game is once or twice.

“Opening time” refers to the time during which the attacker device 70 is kept open. In the present embodiment, there are a round game in which the opening time is set to “29.0 seconds” and a round game in which the opening time is set to “0.1 seconds”. For example, in a round game in which the opening time is set to “29.0 seconds”, it is sufficiently possible to win a plurality of game balls at the big winning opening 71 after the attacker device 70 is in an open state. However, in a round game in which the opening time is set to “0.1 seconds”, even if the attacker device 70 is in an open state, it closes immediately in 0.1 seconds. It is difficult to make it.
In addition, there are “0.1 seconds” and “1.7 seconds” in the opening time in the small hit game, and in the case of “0.1 seconds”, the game ball is placed in the big winning opening 71 as described above. However, in the case of “1.7 seconds”, there is a possibility that about 1 to 2 game balls may win the big winning opening 71.

  “Closed time (interval time)” refers to the time during which the attacker device 70 is closed between round games in the case of a jackpot game. In the case of a small hit game, it means the time during which the attacker device 70 is closed between each opening.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the type of the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) described above is determined, the types shown in FIGS. 8A to 8I are based on the type. Any one of the first to ninth operation tables shown is determined.

  The first operation table shown in FIG. 8A is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 1 (16R specific 1 symbol)” and “special symbol 11 (16R specific 3 symbol)”. The jackpot game controlled by the operation table is a jackpot game in which the opening time of the attacker device 70 in all the first to sixteenth round games is set to “29.0 seconds”.

  The second operation table shown in FIG. 8B is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 2 (16R specific 2 symbols)”, and the jackpot game controlled by this second operation table is the first time. The opening time of the attacker device 70 in the fourth round game is set to “29.0 seconds”, and the opening time of the attacker device 70 in the fifth to sixteenth round games is set to “0.1 second” It will be a jackpot game.

  The third operation table shown in FIG. 8C is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 3 (12R specific 1 symbol)” and “special symbol 12 (12R specific 4 symbol)”. The jackpot game controlled by the operation table is a jackpot game in which the opening time of the attacker device 70 in all the first to twelfth round games is set to “29.0 seconds”.

  The fourth operation table shown in FIG. 8D is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 4 (12R specific 2 symbols)”, and the jackpot game controlled by the fourth operation table is the first time. The opening time of the attacker device 70 in the eighth round game is set to “29.0 seconds”, and the opening time of the attacker device 70 in the ninth to twelfth round games is set to “0.1 second” It will be a jackpot game.

  In the fifth operation table shown in FIG. 8 (e), the special symbol type is “special symbol 5 (12R specific 3 symbols)”, “special symbol 8 (12R normal 1 symbol)”, “special symbol 9 (12R normal 2). The bonus game controlled by the fifth operation table is determined in the case of “symbol” and “special symbol 10 (12R normal 3 symbols)”, and the opening time of the attacker device 70 in the first to fourth round games is The jackpot game is set to “29.0 seconds” and the opening time of the attacker device 70 in the fifth to twelfth round games is set to “0.1 seconds”.

  In the sixth operation table shown in FIG. 8 (f), the special symbol type is “special symbol 6 (2R specific 1 symbol)”, “special symbol 7 (2R specific 2 symbol)”, “special symbol 14 (2R specific 4). This symbol is determined in the case of “design)”, “special symbol 15 (2R normal 1 symbol)”, “special symbol 16 (2R normal 2 symbol)”, and “special symbol 17 (2R normal 3 symbol)”. The jackpot game controlled by the above is a jackpot game in which the opening time of the attacker device 70 in all the first to second round games is set to “0.1 seconds”.

  The seventh operation table shown in FIG. 8G is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol 13 (2R specific three symbols)”, and the jackpot game controlled by the seventh operation table is the first time. The jackpot game in which the opening time of the attacker device 70 in all the second round games is set to “0.1 second”.

  The eighth action table shown in FIG. 8 (h) is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol A (small hit A symbol)”, and the small hit game controlled by the eighth action table is The small hit game is a small hit game in which the number of times of opening of the attacker device 70 is two and the opening time is set to “0.1 second”.

  The ninth action table shown in FIG. 8 (i) is determined when the special symbol type is “special symbol B (small hit B symbol)”, and the small hit game controlled by the ninth action table is The small hit game is a small hit game in which the number of times of opening of the attacker device 70 in the small hit game is one and the release time is set to “1.7 seconds”.

  Of the small hit games, the opening pattern of the attacker device 70 associated with the small hit game according to the special symbol A is the attacker device 70 associated with the big hit game according to the special symbol 6 and the special symbol 7. The opening pattern is the same as it looks. For this reason, when the jackpot game related to the special symbol A, the special symbol 6 or the special symbol 7 related to the special symbol 7 is performed, it is difficult to distinguish these hit types from the open mode of the attacker device 70. It has become.

  FIG. 9 is a game state setting table for setting the game state after the jackpot game ends. In the present embodiment, the game state setting table shown in FIG. 9 is referred to in common for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, four states of “low accuracy mode”, “time reduction mode”, “latent accuracy mode”, and “probability change mode” are prepared in advance as gaming states. “Low probability mode” consists of a low probability gaming state and a non-short time gaming state (“low probability / non-time short”), and “Time short mode” is a low probability gaming state and a short time gaming state (“low probability / short time”). The “latency mode” consists of a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state (“high-probability / non-time-short”). Short time ").

  In this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, depending on the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that triggered the jackpot game, either high or low probability, Either time saving or non-time saving is determined. Further, when the probability is high, the number of times that the high probability game state continues (high probability number of games (X)) is determined, and when the time is short, the number of times that the short time game state continues (times of the short time game (J)) is determined. It has become a thing. The high probability game count (X) determined at this time is stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area, and the time-short game count (J) is stored in the time-short game count (J) storage area.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the short-time gaming state is set, either the short-time 1 gaming state or the short-time 2 gaming state is set. Which of these is set depends on the type of jackpot Is associated with.

  Specifically, the correspondence relationship between the type of special symbol and the gaming state set after the end of the jackpot game related to the special symbol is as follows.

  After the jackpot game related to “special symbol 1, special symbol 2, special symbol 3, special symbol 4, special symbol 5, special symbol 14”, the game state when winning the jackpot is “low probability mode”, In any of the “short time mode”, “latent probability mode”, and “probability change mode”, the high probability game number is set to 10,000 times and the short time game number is set to 10,000 after the jackpot game is ended. At this time, the time-saving 1 gaming state is set as the type of the time-saving gaming state.

  After the jackpot game related to “special symbol 11, special symbol 12, special symbol 13” is over, the gaming state when winning the jackpot is “low probability mode”, “hourly mode”, “latent probability mode”, “ In any of the “probability change modes”, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability game count is set to 10,000 times and the short-time game count is set to 10,000 times. At this time, the time-short 2 game state is set as the type of the time-short game state.

  After the jackpot game related to “Special Symbol 6” is finished, if the game state when the jackpot is won is “low probability mode” or “latent probability mode”, after the jackpot game is finished, the high probability game The number of times is set to 10,000. On the other hand, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is “short-time mode” or “probability mode”, the high-probability game number is set to 10,000 times and the short-time game number is set to 10,000 after the jackpot game is over. Is done. At this time, the time-saving 1 gaming state is set as the type of the time-saving gaming state.

  After the jackpot game related to “Special Symbol 7” is finished, if the gaming state when the jackpot is won is “low probability mode”, the high probability game count is set to 10,000 after the jackpot game is finished. Is done. On the other hand, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is “time saving mode”, “latent probability mode”, or “probability variation mode”, after the jackpot game is over, the number of high probability games is 10,000 times and The number of times is set to 10,000. At this time, the time-saving 1 gaming state is set as the type of the time-saving gaming state.

  After the jackpot game related to “special symbol 8, special symbol 15” is finished, the game state when winning the jackpot is “low probability mode”, “time reduction mode”, “latency probability mode”, “probability variation mode”. In any case, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability game count is set to 0 and the short-time game count is set to 25. At this time, the time-saving 1 gaming state is set as the type of the time-saving gaming state.

  After the jackpot game related to “special symbol 9, special symbol 16” is finished, the gaming state when winning the jackpot is “low probability mode”, “short time mode”, “latency probability mode”, “probability variation mode”. In any case, after the jackpot game ends, the high probability game count is set to 0 and the short-time game count is set to 50. At this time, the time-saving 1 gaming state is set as the type of the time-saving gaming state.

  After the jackpot game related to “Special Symbol 10, Special Symbol 17” is finished, the gaming state when winning the jackpot is “Low Probability Mode”, “Time Reduction Mode”, “Latent Probability Mode”, “Probability Change Mode”. In any case, after the jackpot game ends, the high probability game count is set to 0 and the short-time game count is set to 100. At this time, the time-saving 1 gaming state is set as the type of the time-saving gaming state.

  Here, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability gaming state is approximately 1/290, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state is approximately 1/40, so in the high probability gaming state While playing 10,000 times, it will almost certainly be a big win. In addition, the fact that the number of short-time games is given 10,000 times can be said to be equivalent to the “short-time game state” continuing until the next jackpot. In other words, if the number of high-probability games is determined to be 10,000 and the number of short-time games is determined to be 10,000, the jackpot will be extended without reducing the number of game balls as compared to normal games (games in the low probability mode). Is substantially fixed.

  In FIG. 9 (*), the game state after the end of the jackpot game is shown for comparison with the game state after the end of the jackpot game. That is, the gaming state does not change before and after the small hit game. In addition, a high probability game number (X) is not newly set, and a short time game number (J) is not set.

  Similarly to the jackpot determination random number and the winning symbol random number described above, when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 24 (a detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a is sent to the main control board 100). Input timing) or triggered by a game ball winning at the second start winning opening 26 (at the timing when the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a is input to the main control board 100). Various random numbers (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) for determining the variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time) are acquired. In addition, when each of the start winning ports 24 and 26 wins, one reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are acquired.

These various random numbers (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, fluctuation pattern random number) are software random numbers generated in the main control board 100.
The reach group decision random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 10006) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Is done.
In addition, the reach mode determination random number is used to update the value of the loop counter by 1 in a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 250) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Is generated by
Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is obtained by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 249) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Generated.

  Various determination tables for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the above-described various random numbers (reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10 is a table for determining reach group determination random numbers, and when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, a variation effect pattern (variation It is a determination table that is referred to when determining the mode and the variation time. Based on the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number, the type of group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table used for determining the variation effect pattern belongs is determined.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.

  This reach group determination random number determination table includes, for each gaming state, for each type of start winning a prize, and the number of reserved (U) storage areas (first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area, second special symbol reserved number (U2 A plurality of suspensions are provided for each number of suspensions (the number of suspensions) stored in the storage area). Here, as shown in FIG. 10, only the reach group determination random number determination table selected when the gaming state is the non-short game state will be described, and description of other reach group determination random number determination tables will be omitted.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second start winning opening 26, one reach group determined random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 10006. Then, when the above-mentioned jackpot lottery results in a loss, the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10 according to the gaming state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, the type of the start winning opening, and the number of holds Is selected, and the group type is determined based on the acquired reach group determined random number and the selected reach group determined random number determination table.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by winning the game ball to the first start winning opening 24 is lost When the number of holds in the first special figure at the time of the jackpot lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table shown in FIG. 10A is selected, and the first special figure at the time of the jackpot lottery is selected. When the number of holds is 2 or 3, the second determination table shown in FIG. 10B is selected.

  Further, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by winning the game ball in the second starting winning slot 26 is lost, The third determination table shown in FIG. 10C is selected regardless of the number of holdings of the second special drawing at the time of the lottery (that is, any holding number of 0 to 3). .

  As shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, “A group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 8999. “B group” is determined when there is, “C group” is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and “D group” when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006. Is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, “A group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 8999. “B group” is determined when there is, “C group” is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and “D group” when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006. Is determined.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10C, according to the third determination table, when the reach group determined random number is 0 to 7999, “A group” is determined, and the reach group determined random number is 8000 to 10006. If there is, “B group” is determined.

  In addition, although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, when the first hold is stored, prior determination processing for performing various determinations regarding the lottery for the first hold before the start of the fluctuation based on the first hold is performed. Executed. Then, the group type is determined at the start of the change, and the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table also in the above-described pre-determination process.

Here, in determining the group type, the reach group determination random number determination table corresponding to the number of holdings at the time of determination is made, that is, either the first determination table or the second determination table is referred to. However, in both the first determination table and the second determination table, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, either the A group or the B group is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006. In this case, either the C group or the D group is determined.
Therefore, even if the number of holds at the start of change and the number of holds at the time of executing the pre-determination process are different, if any group type of A group or B group is determined in the pre-determination process Even at the start of change, if any group type of A group or B group is determined, and if any group type of C group or D group is determined in the pre-determination process, also at the start of change The group type of either C group or D group is determined.

  The reach mode determination random number determination table is used to determine a variation mode number used to determine a variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time) and to determine a variation pattern lottery table used to determine a variation pattern number to be described later. Is.

  This reach mode determination random number determination table is broadly divided into a loss reach reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 11) that is referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, and the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot. A jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 12) which is referred to in the case of being present.

  Further, a plurality of lose reach reach mode determination random number determination tables are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, in the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10, the A group determination table (FIG. 11 (a)) that is referred to when “A group” is determined, and “B group” are determined. B group determination table (FIG. 11 (b)) that is referred to when the “C group” is determined, the C group determination table (FIG. 11 (c)) that is referred to when the “C group” is determined, and the “D group” "D group determination table (FIG. 11 (d)) referred to when" "is determined, and description of other loss reach mode determination random number determination tables will be omitted.

  FIGS. 11E to 11L are determination tables for A to D groups that are referred to in the case of the time-saving 1 gaming state and the time-saving 2 gaming state.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24 or the second start winning opening 26, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within a numerical value of 0 to 250. Then, when a group is determined by the above-described group type lottery, the lost reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the acquired reach mode determination random number is selected. The variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined based on the lost reach mode determination random number determination table.

  Specifically, for example, when “A group” is determined by lottery of the group type described above, the determination table for A group shown in FIG. 11A is selected, and “B group” is determined. In this case, when the determination table for B group shown in FIG. 11B is selected and “C group” is determined, the determination table for C group shown in FIG. 11C is selected and “D group” is selected. Is determined, the D group determination table shown in FIG. 11D is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, according to the determination table for group A, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “00H” is determined and the variation pattern The first variation table is selected as the random number determination table.

The variation mode number indicated by “00H” is EVENT data constituting a control command transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and this EVENT data is composed of 1-byte data. In the notation “** H”, a number and a letter (hexadecimal notation) from 0 to 9 and A to F are entered in *. That is, 256 combinations from “00H” to “FFH” can be created in “** H”.
The EVENT data includes 1-byte MODE data “** H” for identifying the command classification (* is a number from 0 to 9 and A to F and a character (hexadecimal notation)). Are associated with each other to generate 2-byte command data “MODE + EVENT”, and this command data becomes a control command (variation mode command) transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

It should be noted that the change mode number determined here includes the reach establishment / reach establishment from the start of the change of the effect design 48 in the effect display device 40 when the control command described above is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. Fluctuation modes until the losing stop is associated, and when this variation mode number is determined, the variation mode until the reach is established after the variation of the effect symbol in the effect display device 40 is started, or the variation of the effect symbol The variation mode from the start to the stop of the lost symbol without reaching reach is determined.
Here, the fluctuation mode after the start of the change of the production symbol 48 includes, for example, not only how to change the production symbol 48 but also whether or not the step-up production or the pseudo-continuous production is executed, the background change, and the like. Is included.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, according to the determination group for the B group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 99, the variation mode number “00H” is determined and the variation pattern The second variation table is selected as the lottery table. When the reach mode determination random number is 100 to 250, the variation mode number “01H” is determined, and the second variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, according to the C group determination table, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “03H” is determined and the variation pattern The third variation table is selected as the lottery table.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11D, according to the D group determination table, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 89, a variation mode number of “03H” is determined and a variation pattern The third variation table is selected as the lottery table. When the reach mode determination random number is 90 to 250, the variation mode number “04H” is determined and the fourth variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

  The determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 (e), (g), (i), and (k) are the same as the determination tables shown in FIGS. 11 (a), (b), (c), and (d), respectively. Therefore, the description is omitted.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), according to the determination table for time reduction 2 · A group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number of “97H” is determined. At the same time, the 97th variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (h), according to the time-short 2 · B group determination table, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, a variation mode number of “97H” is determined. The 97th variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11 (j), according to the time-short 2 · C group determination table, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, a variation mode number of “97H” is determined. The 97th variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (l), according to the determination table for time reduction 2 · D group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “97H” is determined. The 97th variation table is selected as the variation pattern lottery table.

  In addition, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (ie, at the time of jackpot winning) and for each jackpot symbol type determined when the jackpot is reached. Here, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 12 (a), FIG. 12A), which is referred to when winning the first start winning port 24 or the second starting winning port 26 in the non-time saving gaming state, the time saving 1 gaming state, and the time saving 2 gaming state. (C), (d)) and the determination table for small hits (FIGS. 12B, 12E, and 12F) will be described, and the description of the other determination table for big hits is omitted.

  In the non-time-saving gaming state, when a game ball has won the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26 and a big win is won, the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 12A is selected. .

According to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 12A, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 99, the variation mode number of “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number determination table is used. The 30th variation table is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 100 to 199, the variation mode number “31H” is determined, and the 31st variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 250, the variation mode number “32H” is determined, and the thirty-second variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a jackpot determination table is provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery and for each jackpot symbol type. Then, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, for each type of the start winning opening, and for each jackpot symbol type.

  Also, in the non-short-time gaming state, when a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26, and when winning a small hit, the small hit determination table shown in FIG. Is selected. Then, according to the small hit determination table shown in FIG. 12B, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “33H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number determination table. As a result, the 33rd variation table is selected.

  Note that the determination tables shown in FIGS. 12C and 12E are the same as the determination tables shown in FIGS.

  When a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26 in the time-short 2 gaming state and the jackpot is won, the time-short-2 jackpot determination table shown in FIG. Selected.

  Then, according to the time reduction 2 / big hit determination table shown in FIG. 12D, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number “98H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number The 98th variation table is selected as the determination table. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 250, the variation mode number “99H” is determined and the 99th variation table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table.

  In addition, when the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 24 or the second start winning opening 26 in the time-saving 2 gaming state, and when winning a small win, the time-saving 2 / small win shown in FIG. Determination table is selected. Then, according to the short time 2 / small hit determination table shown in FIG. 12F, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 250, the variation mode number “98H” is determined, and the variation pattern The 98th variation table is selected as the random number determination table.

The variation pattern random number determination table is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (variation mode and variation time), and a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are provided.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13D and 13H, the first variation table, the second variation table, and the third variation table that are determined when the winning lottery result is a loss. , The fourth variation table and the 97th variation table, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) to (g), (i), (j), it is determined when the result of the big win is a big hit or a small win The 30th variation table, the 31st variation table, the 32nd variation table, the 98th variation table, and the 99th variation table will be described, and description of other variation pattern random number determination tables will be omitted.

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 24 or the second start winning opening 26, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. A variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number determination table determined by the reach group determination random number or the reach mode determination random number as described above.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, according to the first variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249. If it is, a variation pattern number of “01H” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, according to the second variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 99, a variation pattern number of “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 100 to 249. If it is, a variation pattern number of “01H” is determined.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13C, according to the third variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13D, according to the fourth variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 120 to 249. If it is, a variation pattern number of “04H” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13E, according to the 30th variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “32H” is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), according to the 31st variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 29, the variation pattern number of “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 30 to 30. If it is 109, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and if the variation pattern random number is 110 to 249, the variation pattern number “32H” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 13G, according to the thirty-second variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 59, the variation pattern number “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 60 to 60. In the case of 149, the variation pattern number “31H” is determined, and in the case where the variation pattern random number is 150 to 249, the variation pattern number “32H” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (h), according to the 97th variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number of “97H” is determined.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13 (i), according to the 98th variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number of “98H” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (j), according to the 99th variation table, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “99H” is determined.

  Similarly, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined in accordance with a predetermined variation pattern random number (not shown) according to another variation table.

Note that the variation pattern number indicated by “00H” or the like is also EVENT data that constitutes a control command transmitted to the sub-control board 200, similarly to the above-described variation mode number. This EVENT data is a 1-byte data. Consists of data. In the notation “** H”, a number and a letter (hexadecimal notation) from 0 to 9 and A to F are entered in *. That is, 256 combinations from “00H” to “FFH” can be created in “** H”.
The EVENT data includes 1-byte MODE data “** H” for identifying the command classification (* is a number from 0 to 9 and A to F and a character (hexadecimal notation)). Are associated with each other to generate 2-byte command data of “MODE + EVENT”, and this command data becomes a control command (variation pattern command) transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

In addition, when the control command mentioned above is transmitted to the sub control board 200, the variation pattern after the reach | attainment of the effect symbol in the effect display apparatus 40 is matched with the variation pattern number determined here. When this variation pattern number is determined, the variation mode after the reach is established is determined in the effect display device 40.
Here, the fluctuation mode after the reach is established is, for example, a combination that becomes a big hit or loses through a normal reach, a super reach, or a reverse reach that restarts once reach is lost. It means the variation aspect until the production symbol stops.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of the fluctuation, and when the jackpot lottery is performed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the game at the time of the jackpot lottery The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the state, the number of holds, and the like.

  The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for specifying a variation effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the mode of the variation effect pattern is defined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number, and a predetermined variation time is determined corresponding to the combination of the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Yes.

  FIG. 14 shows a variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, the variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins in the second start winning opening 26 or the first start winning opening 24 (which can rarely win) in the time-saving 2 gaming state, the determination table for time-saving 2 (FIG. 11 ( f), (h), (j), (l), FIG. 12 (d), (f)) are selected. When these determination tables for time reduction 2 are selected, any one of “97H”, “98H”, and “99H” is associated as the variation mode number. The variation mode numbers “97H”, “98H”, and “99H” are associated with corresponding variation times of 0.4 seconds, 0.3 seconds, and 0.2 seconds, respectively.

  Further, as described above, the variation pattern numbers “97H”, “98H”, “99H” are associated with the variation pattern numbers “97H”, “98H”, “99H”, respectively. For “98H” and “99H”, 0.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds, and 0.3 seconds are associated as the corresponding variation times.

  As described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to the variation time 2 determination table, the variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the total time of the variation time 1 and the variation time 2 thus determined is notified of the jackpot lottery result. , That is, the time required for the variation production (referred to as “variation time”).

  Here, in the time-short 2 gaming state, the variation time is set to 0.5 seconds regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery. That is, since one fluctuation display is completed at a high speed of 0.5 seconds, the number of games can be increased in the short time 2 game state compared to the short time 1 game state and the non-short time game state. it can. Details of this will be described later.

  As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 200, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation mode number is determined. A variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 200. In the sub-control board 200, the first half of the variation effect (before the reach is established) is determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation effect (until the reach is established). After the reach is established, the aspect of the production symbol is stopped). Hereinafter, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a variation command, and details thereof will be described later.

In the present embodiment, the variation effect pattern mode is determined by the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect pattern may be determined based on the variation pattern command, and the aspect of the second half portion of the variation effect pattern may be determined based on the variation mode command.
In addition, the variation effect pattern may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Alternatively, it may be determined based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

  FIG. 15 shows a hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball passes through the gate 22, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not the movable piece 26 b of the second start winning opening 26 is energized is performed.

  Specifically, the winning determination random number is obtained when a game ball passes through the gate 22 (at the timing when the detection signal from the gate detection switch 22a is input to the main control board 100). Is done.

  This winning random number is a hardware random number generated by a random number generator or the like (not shown) provided in the main control board 100. The hardware random number is generated by updating the value of the counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a clock signal periodically input.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time saving game state, the non-time-saving determination table shown in FIG. According to this non-temporal shortening determination table, when the winning random number is 1, when the winning symbol is determined as the normal symbol type, and other winning random numbers (0, 2 to 65535) are determined. The lost symbol is determined as the normal symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, that is, the winning probability is about 1/65536. When the winning symbol is determined in the normal drawing lottery, the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be in the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the movable piece 26b is maintained in the closed state. The

In addition, when the regular drawing lottery is started in the time-saving gaming state (including both the time-saving 1 gaming state and the time-saving 2 gaming state, the same shall apply hereinafter), the time-saving determination table shown in FIG. According to the short time determination table, when the winning random number is 0 to 21845, one winning symbol is determined as the normal symbol type, and when the winning random number is 21846 to 43691, the normal symbol When two symbols are determined as the type and the random number determined per hit is 43692 to 65535, three symbols are determined as the normal symbol type.
Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1 / 1.0. For this reason, if a lottery is performed with reference to the determination table for time reduction, any winning symbol will be won. That is, in the short-time gaming state, the rate at which the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be in the open state is significantly increased compared to the non-short-time gaming state.

  FIG. 16 shows a normal symbol variation time determination table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol variation time determination table is referred to when determining the variation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the common symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time determination table, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1.0 seconds, and the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state The variation time is determined to be 0.3 seconds. When the variation time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display device 32 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the regular symbol lottery and the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is opened and closed with reference to the opening / closing control pattern table shown in FIG. Be controlled. According to this open / close control pattern table, the number of times of opening (the number of times that the movable piece 26b is controlled to be opened) and the opening time (the energization time of the start winning port opening / closing solenoid 26c, ie, the movable piece 26b is controlled to be in the open state). Time) and closing time (energization pause time between each opening when the start winning opening / closing solenoid 26c is controlled to be energized a plurality of times) are determined in advance as control data for the second starting winning opening 26 for each gaming state. Yes.

  Specifically, if the gaming state is a non-temporary gaming state, the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be in an open state for 0.2 seconds once per normal game. The

  On the other hand, if the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is kept open for 1.2 seconds, for example, when the winning state is 1 for each time of a normal game. After being controlled, after an interval (closing time) of 0.8 seconds, the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is again controlled to be open for 1.5 seconds, and then for 0.8 seconds. After the interval (closing time) is reached, the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is again controlled to be open for 1.8 seconds.

  In the case of winning 2, after the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be open for only 1.8 seconds, after an interval of 0.8 seconds (closing time), again, After the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be in an open state for 1.5 seconds, after an interval of 0.8 seconds (closing time), the movable piece of the second start winning opening 26 is again formed. 26b is controlled to open for only 1.2 seconds.

  In the case of winning 3, after the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be open for 1.5 seconds, after an interval of 0.8 seconds (closing time), again, After the movable piece 26b of the second start winning opening 26 is controlled to be in an open state for 1.5 seconds, after an interval of 0.8 seconds (closing time), the movable piece of the second start winning opening 26 is again formed. 26b is controlled to be open for 1.5 seconds.

  From the above, in the short-time gaming state, as described above, the lottery is performed with reference to the determination table for short-time, so that the winner is won per time and the second start winning opening 26 is opened three times by the winning. In addition, since the total opening time at this time is 4.5 seconds, the player can win the game ball at the second start winning opening 26 relatively easily. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state, it is possible to play the game without reducing the number of game balls so much as compared to the non-short-time gaming state.

In the pachinko machine P configured as described above, the expected value of the number of prize balls that a player can acquire differs between the time-saving 1 gaming state and the time-saving 2 gaming state. Specifically, for both the short time 1 gaming state and the short time 2 gaming state,
[The probability of winning a small win (small B design) is 1/14]
[Open time 1.7 seconds for small hits (related to the small hit B symbol) game]
[Each winning average 2.6 in small wins (related to the small B game)]
[34 average prize balls in small wins (related to small hit B design)]
Despite the same condition,
In the short time 1 game state,
[The average number of fluctuations of special symbols per minute is about 9 times]
[The number of times that a small hit can be executed is about 0.65 times]
[About 62 prize balls for winning at other starting prize openings, etc.]
Therefore, the average number of prize balls per minute in the short time 1 gaming state is about 83. The number of game balls (number of fired balls) that can be fired per minute of the pachinko machine P is about 99.9 (as described above). Therefore, in the time-short 1 game state, [number of fired balls> number of prize balls] is satisfied, so in the time-short 1 game state, the game proceeds while the number of game balls possessed by the player decreases.

On the other hand, in the short time 2 gaming state,
[The average number of fluctuations of special symbols per minute is about 32 times]
[The number of times that small hits can be executed is about 2.2 times]
[Approximately 60 prize balls for winning at the starting prize opening, etc.]
Therefore, the average number of prize balls per minute in the short time 2 gaming state is about 135. Therefore, in the time-short 2 gaming state, [number of fired balls ≦ number of winning balls], so in the time-short 2 gaming state, the game proceeds while the number of winning balls slightly increases.

  Thus, in the time-short 1 gaming state, the expected value of the number of prize balls that the player can acquire is minus (decrease), and in the time-short 2 gaming state, the expected value of the number of prize balls that the player can acquire is It will be positive (increase).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the time-saving 1 gaming state and the time-saving 2 gaming state are configured. For example, the ratio of shifting to the time-saving 1 gaming state is the same as the ratio of shifting to the time-saving 2 gaming state. If it is a ratio, the expected value of the number of prize balls that the player can acquire in the short-time gaming state (including both the short-time 1 gaming state and the short-time 2 gaming state) is plus or minus 0. In other words, it is possible to create a so-called “base 1 (also referred to as base 100%)” state in which the number of shot balls in the short-time gaming state is equal to the number of prize balls.

  Next, a game processing procedure in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 600, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
First, the main CPU 100a performs initialization processing. In this process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 100c, and sends various commands to the sub control board 200 to the main RAM 100c. Or storing in the transmission data storage area for performance provided in.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for winning symbol random numbers that is referred to when updating the winning symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number, and the random number range is “0 to 99”. 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 the winning symbol random number makes one round of the random number range, the winning symbol random number is updated continuously with the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time as an initial value.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “variation effect random number”). Thereafter, the processes in steps S2 and S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, whereby a timer interrupt process described below is executed.

(Step S10)
First, the main CPU 100a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 100a in the stack area.

(Step S20)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. The various timer counters are decremented every time a timer interrupt process is performed on the main control board 100, unless otherwise specified, and stop when the timer counter reaches “0”.

(Step S30)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning design random number, similarly to step S2.

(Step S40)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating 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 initial value update random number value for the winning symbol random number at that time.

(Step S100)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs switch management processing. In this process, the main CPU 100a inputs inputs to the general winning opening detection switch 20a, the gate detection switch 22a, the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a, the second starting winning opening detection switch 26a, and the big winning opening detection switch 71a. Processing to determine whether or not there has been. Details of the switch management processing will be described later.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special game management process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory (the attacker device 70). Details of the special game management process will be described later.

(Step S1100)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a normal game management process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory (the second start winning opening 26, the movable piece 26b and the starting winning opening opening / closing solenoid 26c). Details of this normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S50)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an error management process for performing control related to occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, the main CPU 100a responds when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening the glass door 3, a lower pan full command based on the full state of the lower pan 8, or the like. An error designation command (door open designation command, full state designation command, etc.) is generated and stored in the effect transmission data storage area. When the main control board 100 no longer receives the above command, the main CPU 100a generates a corresponding error release command (door closing designation command, full state release designation command, etc.) and stores the transmission data for production. Store in the area.

(Step S60)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a payout control management process. In this process, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning opening 71, a first starting winning opening 24, a second starting winning opening 26, and a general winning opening 20, and if there is a winning. The payout number designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout / launch control board 300.

Specifically, when a detection signal from the big winning opening detection switch 28a, the first starting winning opening detection switch 24a, the second starting winning opening detection switch 26a, and the general winning opening detection switch 20a is input to the main CPU 100a. The main CPU 100a is provided with a prize ball counter (a big prize mouth prize ball counter, a first start prize mouth prize ball counter, a second start prize mouth prize ball counter, a general prize mouth prize provided for each detection signal. A ball counter (none of which is shown) is updated, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal is transmitted to the payout / launch control board 300. Thereafter, when the payout ball is paid out by the payout / launch control board 300, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 100a receives the payout command, the main CPU 100a subtracts the prize ball counter. .
In this embodiment, at this time, the main CPU 100a transmits a prize ball command indicating that a prize ball has been paid out to the sub-control board 200 based on the payout command.

(Step S70)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs data creation processing of external information data, start winning port opening / closing solenoid data, large winning port opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

(Step S80)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs output control processing. In this processing, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start winning opening / closing solenoid data, and the large winning opening / closing solenoid data created in step S70. Each of the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold indicator 33, the second special symbol hold indicator 34, and the normal symbol hold indicator 35. In order to turn on the LED, an LED display output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S70 is performed. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c is also performed.

(Step S90)
Next, the main CPU 100a restores the information saved in step S10 to the register of the main CPU 100a.

  The switch management process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S110)
First, the main CPU 100 a determines whether or not the gate detection switch 22 a has input a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 22. Further, when the gate detection switch 22a receives a signal, the main CPU 100a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and a random number range (for example, 0) prepared in advance as a winning random number. ~ 65535), one winning random number value is extracted and the extracted winning random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, or a random number determined by winning is extracted, The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored.

(Step S120)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 20. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection switch 24a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 24 and determines the big hit. Predetermined data to perform is set. Details of the first start winning port detection switch process will be described later.

(Step S130)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made by determining whether or not the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection switch 26a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start winning opening 26. Predetermined data to perform is set.

(Step S140)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 71a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big prize mouth 71. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 71a, the main CPU 100a updates the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the big prize mouth 71. The winning prize entrance counter (C) for counting the number of game balls played is added and updated.

  The first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S201)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening detection switch 24a has been input.
At this time, if the detection signal from the first start winning port detection switch 24a is not input, the first start winning port detection switch input process is terminated, and the detection signal from the first start winning port detection switch 24a is received. If input, the process proceeds to step S202.

(Step S202)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the first start winning opening prize ball counter used for a prize ball and updating it.

(Step S203)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4.
At this time, if it is determined that the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is not less than 4, the first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process is terminated, and the first special symbol hold If it is determined that the data set in the number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S204.

(Step S204)
Next, the main CPU 100a adds “1” to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

(Step S205)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts the jackpot determination random number value, searches for the vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the jackpots extracted to the vacant storage unit Store the determined random number.

  Here, the first special symbol storage area includes a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and each storage unit includes a jackpot determined random value, a winning symbol random value, a reach group determined random value, a reach A mode determination random value and a variation pattern random value are stored. Further, the second special symbol storage area is composed of a fifth storage unit to an eighth storage unit, and similarly to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each storage unit has a jackpot determined random number value. The winning design random number value, the reach group determined random value, the reach mode determined random value, and the variation pattern random value are stored.

(Step S206)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a winning symbol random number value, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the winning symbol to the free storage unit. The design random number value is stored.

(Step S207)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a reach group determined random number value, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts it to the free storage unit. Reach group decision random value is stored.

(Step S208)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts the reach mode determination random number value, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts it to the empty storage unit. The reach mode decision random value is stored.

(Step S209)
Next, the main CPU 100a extracts a fluctuation pattern random number value, searches for a free storage part in order from the first storage part in the first special symbol storage area, and extracts the change extracted in the free storage part. Store the pattern random value.

  From the above, the various random numbers acquired in steps S205 to S209 (that is, the jackpot determined random number value, the winning symbol random number value, the reach group determined random value, the reach mode determined random value, and the variation pattern random value) are all the same. One special symbol storage area is stored in a predetermined storage unit.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes pre-determination processing for making various determinations regarding the lottery lottery before the start of fluctuation based on the random number values obtained in steps S205 to S209. Details of this prior determination process will be described later.

(Step S210)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the prefetch designation command (prefetch A designation command, prefetch B designation command) generated in the pre-determination process in step S300 in the effect transmission data storage area. This prefetching designation command includes at least information relating to the above-described variation mode number and information relating to the variation pattern number. The prefetching designation command also includes special symbol hold display data indicating the number of reserved pieces in order to update the number of first holds displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 33. When the process of step S210 is finished, the first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process is finished.

  As described above, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 24, if there is a free space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not stored in the storage unit. When each random number value is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number and there is no space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not extracted (stored) and the first start winning a prize detection switch The input process ends. However, even when there is no free space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, the winning ball is paid out for the game ball entering the first start winning port 24.

  In the present embodiment, detailed description of the second start winning a prize opening detection switch input process is omitted, but the first start winning award is also received when a signal is input from the second start winning a prize opening detection switch 26a. Processing similar to the mouth detection switch input processing is performed. That is, compared with the first start winning a prize opening detection switch input process, although the area for storing data is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area, the same process is performed.

  The prior determination process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S301)
First, the main CPU 100a selects one corresponding to the current gaming state from the jackpot determined random number determination table (see FIG. 6), and selects the selected table and the jackpot determined random number value acquired in step S205 described above. Based on this, a jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed. Thereafter, the data relating to the result of the determination (big hit, small win or loss) is stored in a special figure data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S302)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, if the result of the determination in step S301 is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 7A or FIG. 7B) is selected, The type of jackpot symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random value acquired in step S206 described above.
If the result of the determination in step S301 is a small hit, the small hit per symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 7C or FIG. 7D) is selected, and the table and the above-mentioned Based on the winning symbol random number obtained in step S206, the type of the small symbol is determined.
On the other hand, when the result of the determination in step S301 is a loss, it is determined that the special symbol is the special symbol 0 (lost symbol).
Then, the data relating to the result of the determination (special symbol type) is stored in a symbol type data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c. 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.

(Step S303)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S302 is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the symbol is neither a jackpot symbol or a small symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S306, where it is determined that the symbol is either a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol. If YES, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the special symbol determined in step S303 is a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol, and the current gaming state.

(Step S305)
Next, based on the special symbol confirmed in step S304 and the current gaming state, the main CPU 100a determines the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table (either the big hit determination table or the small hit determination table, see FIG. 12). ) Is selected. When the process of step S305 is completed, the process proceeds to step S312.

(Step S306)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the special symbol is a lost symbol, the main CPU 100a checks the current gaming state and the current number of holds.

(Step S307)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 10) based on the current gaming state and the number of holds confirmed in step S306.

(Step S308)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the group type based on the reach group determination random number acquired in step S207 and the reach group determination random number determination table selected in step S307, and the group type Are stored in the group type data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S309)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the group type determined in step S308 is A group or B group.
At this time, if it is determined that it is neither the A group nor the B group, the process proceeds to step S311. If it is determined that the group is the A group or the B group, the process proceeds to step S310.

As described above, when either the A group or the B group is determined in the preliminary determination process, the group type of the A group or the B group is determined even at the start of the change. When either the C group or the D group is determined, the group type of the C group or the D group is determined even when the change starts.
Accordingly, when either the A group or the B group is determined at the start of the change, the main CPU 100a always determines that it is the A group or the B group in this step S309. Further, when either the C group or the D group is determined at the start of the change, the main CPU 100a always determines that it is the C group or the D group in this step S309.

(Step S310)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a prefetch A designation command (preliminary determination command), and ends the preliminary determination process. The pre-read A designation command is a command including at least information that the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss and the variation effect pattern is not reached. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation effect patterns related to the A group and the B group are composed of the variation effect patterns in which the reach is not performed. On the other hand, the variation effect pattern concerning the C group and the D group is composed of a variation effect pattern in which reach is always performed.

(Step S311)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S309 that the group is neither A group nor B group, the main CPU 100a determines the group type determined in step S308 (that is, either C group or D group). Then, the reach reach determination random number determination table (see FIG. 11) is selected.

(Step S312)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects either the big hit determination table or the small hit determination table selected in step S305 or the lost reach mode determination random number determination table selected in step S311 and the step S208. Based on the acquired reach mode determination random number value, a variation mode number and a variation pattern determination random number table are determined, and the variation mode number determined at this time is stored in a variation mode number data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c. Remember.

(Step S313)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S312.

(Step S314)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number value acquired in step S209 and the variation pattern random number determination table selected in step S313, and the determined variation pattern number. Is stored in a variation pattern number data processing area provided in the main RAM 100c.

(Step S315)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a prefetching B designation command (preliminary determination command) corresponding to the variation mode number determined in step S312 and the variation pattern number determined in step S314, and performs a preliminary determination process. finish. This pre-read B designation command is a command that at least includes information that the result of the big win lottery is either big hit, small hit or lost, and that it is a variable effect pattern in which reach is performed.

  As a result of the above processing, the information regarding the variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined at the start of the variation of the special symbol related to the first suspension is stored for the newly stored first suspension. At this point, a command for this information is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 in advance.

  The special game management process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S401)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which one of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special game management process is to be executed, and is stored in the special figure execution phase data storage area. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “01” indicating execution of the post-stop processing. 02 ”, data“ 03 ”indicating execution of the special game control process, and data“ 04 ”indicating execution of the special game end process.

(Step S500)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “00”, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol variation start process. Details of the special symbol variation start process will be described later.

(Step S700)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “01”, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol fluctuation stop process. Details of this special symbol variation stop process will be described later.

(Step S800)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “02”, the main CPU 100a executes post-stop processing. Details of the post-stop processing will be described later.

(Step S900)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “03”, the main CPU 100a executes the special game control process. Details of this special game control process will be described later.

(Step S1000)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S401 is “04”, the main CPU 100a executes a special game end process. Details of the special game end process will be described later.

  The special symbol variation start process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S501)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. If it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to step S502. Move.

(Step S502)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the value stored in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area (a numerical value corresponding to the second hold number at the time when this step S502 is executed, hereinafter "second hold numerical value"). Is determined to be “1” or more.
At this time, when it is determined that the second hold value is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S504, and when it is determined that the second hold value is “1” or more, step S503 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S503)
Next, the main CPU 100a subtracts and stores “1” from the second reserved numerical value stored in the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area.

(Step S504)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area (a numerical value corresponding to the first hold number at the time when this step S504 is executed, hereinafter "first hold numerical value"). Is determined to be “1” or more.
At this time, when it is determined that the first hold numerical value is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S513, and when it is determined that the first hold numerical value is “1” or more, step S505 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S505)
Next, the main CPU 100a subtracts and stores “1” from the first reserved numerical value stored in the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area.

(Step S506)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area subtracted in step S503 or step S505. The stored data is shifted.

  Specifically, when shift processing of data stored in the first special symbol storage area corresponding to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is performed, the first special symbol storage area in the first special symbol storage area Each data stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is the first special symbol. It will be erased from the reserved storage area. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the winning symbol random number value, the reach group determination random number value, the reach mode determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In addition, when the shift processing of the data stored in the second special symbol storage area corresponding to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is performed, the fifth storage unit in the second special symbol storage area Each data stored in the eighth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the fifth storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the fifth storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is the second special symbol. It will be erased from the reserved storage area. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the winning symbol random number value, the reach group determination random number value, the reach mode determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted in preference to the first special symbol storage area in steps S502 to S505. However, in the order in which the winning winning openings 24 and 26 are won. The first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S507)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected jackpot determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S506. And a jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result.

(Step S508)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the determination in step S507 is a big win or a small win, which start winning random number value used for the determination is due to the winning winning of the game ball to which start winning hole ( That is, after confirming whether it is the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26), a winning symbol random number determination table corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the determination storage in step S506 are performed. The special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number value written in the area (the 0th storage unit).

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S507 is a loss, the lost symbol is displayed regardless of whether or not the jackpot determination random number used for the determination is due to the winning of the game ball to any start winning opening. decide.

  The main CPU 100a stores the data corresponding to the special symbol determined in this way in the symbol type data processing area. 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.

(Step S509)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S508 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 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number value, the reach mode determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value written in the determination storage area (the zeroth storage unit) in step S506. A variation effect pattern determination process related to the determination is performed.

(Step S510)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol display on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thereby, when the information stored in the symbol type data processing area relates to the first hold, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and when the information related to the second hold, the second special Blinking display is started in the symbol display device 31 (variable display start processing).

(Step S511)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

(Step S512)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special game management process, and ends the special symbol start process.

(Step S513)
If it is determined in step S504 that the first hold value is not equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 100a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag.
At this time, if 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the main CPU 100a ends the special symbol variation start process, and if it is determined that 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S514. Move.

(Step S514)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the demonstration determination flag to 01H so that the demonstration designation command is not set many times in step S515 described later.

(Step S515)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol variation start process.

  Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S601)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S506 is a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the symbol is neither a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S604, where it is determined that the symbol is either a big bonus symbol or a small bonus symbol. If YES, the process moves to step S602.

(Step S602)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the special symbol determined in step S508 is the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol and the current gaming state.

(Step S603)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table (either a big-hit determination table or a small-hit determination table) based on the special symbol and gaming state confirmed in step S602.

(Step S604)
When it is determined in step S601 that neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is determined, the main CPU 100a confirms the type of the start winning opening related to the determination of the lottery, the current gaming state, and the current time Check the number of holds for.

(Step S605)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table on the basis of the type of the winning prize opening, the gaming state, and the number of reserves confirmed in step S604.

(Step S606)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the group based on the reach group determination random number stored in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S504 and the reach group determination random number determination table selected in step S605. And the group type is stored in the group type data processing area.

(Step S607)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a reach mode determination random number determination table (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step S606.

(Step S608)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the big hit determination table or the small hit determination table selected in step S603 or the lose determination table selected in step 607, and the determination storage area (0th step) in step S506. The variation mode number and variation pattern determination random number table are determined based on the reach mode determination random number stored in the storage unit), and the variation mode number determined at this time is stored in the variation mode number data processing area.

(Step S609)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S608.

(Step S610)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table selected in step S609 and the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S506. The determined variation pattern number is stored in the variation pattern number data processing area.

(Step S611)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation time based on the variation time determination table, the variation mode number determined in step S608, and the variation pattern number determined in step S610.

(Step S612)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation time determined in step S611 in the variation time timer counter.

(Step S613)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step S608, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number determined in step S610. Then, the main CPU 100a stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  The special symbol variation stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S701)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. If it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to step S702. Move.

(Step S702)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step S612 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S703.

(Step S703)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step S508 on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and stops the special symbol. Execute the display.

(Step S704)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores in the effect transmission data storage area a symbol confirmation command indicating that the special symbol has been confirmed.

(Step S705)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time counter.

(Step S706)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special game management process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  The post-stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S801)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02”, the post-stop processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to step S802. .

(Step S802)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time counter in step S705 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S803.

(Step S803)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S804)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short time game state is ON.
At this time, if it is determined that the short-time game flag is ON, the value of the short-time game number (J) in the short-time game number (J) storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from the short-time game number (J) stored in the short-time game number (J) storage area, and the subtracted result is stored as a new short-time game number (J). It is determined whether or not the stored short-time game number (J) is “0”. If the short-time game number (J) = 0, the short-time game flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area is turned off. To. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of time-saving games (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the main CPU 100a executes the processing of step S804 while keeping the flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area ON.
If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S805 without performing the process in step S804.

(Step S805)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a highly accurate number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON.
At this time, if it is determined that the high probability game flag is ON, the value of the high probability game count (X) in the high probability game count (X) storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from the high probability game count (X) stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area, and the subtracted result is set as a new high probability game count (X). It is determined whether or not the stored high probability game count (X) is “0”, and if it is determined that the high probability game count (X) = 0, the high probability game flag Turn off the flag stored in the storage area. If it is determined that the number of high-probability games (X) is not 0, the main CPU 100a executes the process of step S805 while the flag stored in the high-probability game flag storage area remains ON. .
If it is determined that the high-probability game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S806 without performing the process in step S805.

(Step S806)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol or a jackpot symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is neither a big bonus symbol nor a small bonus symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S814, and the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is displayed. If it is determined that the symbol is either a big hit symbol or a small bonus symbol, the process proceeds to step S807.

(Step S807)
Next, the main CPU 100a plays the big win winning gaming state for transmitting to the sub-control board 200 whether the gaming state at the time of winning the big win or the small winning win is a non-short-time gaming state or a short-time gaming state. Set the command.

(Step S808)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes processing for resetting the current gaming state. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time game count (J) storage area are cleared.

(Step S809)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the timer count.

(Step S810)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S811)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an operation table (see FIG. 8) in the main RAM 100c based on the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a determines an operation table (any one of the first to seventh operation tables) determined for each type of jackpot symbol. (See FIGS. 8A to 8G). Further, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol, the eighth operation table (see FIG. 8 (h)) or the ninth operation table (see FIG. 8 (i)) is set.

(Step S812)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special game management process.

(Step S813)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state and stores a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. The gaming state designation command also includes information on the number of short hours updated in step S804 and information on the high probability number updated in step S805. As a result, the sub-control board 200 that has received the game state designation command can grasp the number of time reductions and the number of high-precision times. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

(Step S814)
If it is determined in step S806 that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is neither a big bonus symbol nor a small bonus symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a performs the special symbol in the special game management process. “00” is set in the execution phase data so that the fluctuation start process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S813.

  The special game control process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S901)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game control process.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. If it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to step S902. Move.

(Step S902)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time set in the timer counter in step S809 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S903.

(Step S903)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not an ending process is being performed. This ending process means that after the remaining number of round games (R) in the special game control process becomes “0” (in the case of jackpot game), or after the number of times released (K) reaches the maximum value ( Waiting process performed in the case of a small hit game).
At this time, if it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step S916. If it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S904.

(Step S904)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special prize opening / closing control process for opening / closing the attacker device 70 based on the operation table of the attacker device 70 corresponding to the type of the special symbol.

(Step S905)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special game controlled in step S904 is related to a small hit.
At this time, if it is determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S913, and if it is determined that it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S906.

(Step S906)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the round game is started based on the special winning opening / closing control process of step S904.
At this time, if it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step S908. If it is determined that the round game is started, the process proceeds to step S907. .

(Step S907)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. 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 200.

(Step S908)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the special winning opening / closing control process of step S904.
At this time, if it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process ends, and if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to step S909.

(Step S909)
Next, the main CPU 100a subtracts “1” from the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

(Step S910)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) subtracted in step S909 is “0”.
At this time, when it is determined that the number of round games (R) is not “0”, the special game control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the number of round games (R) is “0”. Then, the process proceeds to step S911.

(Step S911)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the timer counter.

(Step S912)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special game control process ends. The ending command may be provided for each special symbol type.

(Step S913)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. Since the “opening time” here is based on the sixth operation table (the operation table for small hits, see FIG. 8), the opening time is “0.1 second”.
At this time, if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S914.

(Step S914)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area is the maximum. As shown in FIGS. 8H and 8I, in the case of a small hit, the number of times of opening is two times or once. That is, the maximum value of the number of times of opening (K) is “2” or “1”.
At this time, if it is determined that the number of times of opening is the maximum value, the process proceeds to step S911. If it is determined that the number of times of opening is not the maximum value, the process proceeds to step S915.

(Step S915)
Next, the main CPU 100a adds “1” to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area. Then, the special game control process ends.

(Step S916)
If it is determined in step S903 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time set in the timer counter in step S911 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S917.

(Step S917)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S918)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special game management process. Then, the special game control process ends.

  The special game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1001)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process.
At this time, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not “04”, the special game end process is terminated, and if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to step S1002. Move.

(Step 1002)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the jackpot symbol or the jackpot symbol (stored in the symbol type data processing area in step S508 etc.) that triggered the execution of the terminated special game, and the gaming state ( And the game state after the end of the special game is set based on the game state setting table (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the jackpot symbol or the jackpot symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 100a sets a high-probability game flag, a short-time game flag, a high-probability game number (X), and a short-time game number (J).

For example, if the jackpot symbol is the special symbol 1, both the high probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned ON, and both the high probability game number (X) and the short-time game number (J) are “ “10000” is set.
If the jackpot symbol is the special symbol 4, and if the gaming state is in the low probability mode (low probability gaming state, non-temporal gaming state), only the high probability gaming flag is turned ON and the high probability gaming The number of times (X) is set to “10000”, and the gaming state is a short-time mode (low probability gaming state and short-time gaming state), a latent probability mode (high probability gaming state and non-short time gaming state) or a probability change mode (high probability gaming state) In addition, both the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned ON, and “10000” is set in both the high-probability game number (X) and the short-time game number (J). To do.
If the jackpot symbol is the special symbol 6, only the short-time game flag is turned ON and “100” is set in the short-time game number (J).

  In addition, if the execution opportunity of the terminated special game is a small winning symbol, regardless of whether the small winning symbol is the special symbol A or the special symbol B, both the high probability gaming flag and the short-time gaming flag Do not change (ie leave as is). And neither high probability game number (X) nor time-short game number (J) is newly set.

(Step S1003)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step S1002. The game state setting command includes information on ON / OFF of the high probability game flag, information on ON / OFF of the short-time game flag, information on the high-probability game number (X), and the number of short-time games ( J) information is included.

(Step S1004)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special game management process. Then, the special game end process ends.

  The normal game management process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1101)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the normal execution phase data. The usual figure execution phase data indicates which one of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the normal game management process is to be executed, and is stored in the usual figure execution phase data storage area. Specifically, the normal symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and execution of the processing after the normal symbol variation stop processing. Data “12” indicating “” and data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process.

(Step S1200)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “10”, the main CPU 100a executes the normal symbol variation start process. Details of this normal symbol variation start processing will be described later.

(Step S1300)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “11”, the main CPU 100a executes the normal symbol variation stop process. Details of this normal symbol variation stop processing will be described later.

(Step S1400)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “12”, the main CPU 100a executes normal symbol post-stop processing. Details of the normal symbol stop post-processing will be described later.

(Step S1500)
If the value of the execution phase data loaded in step S1101 is “13”, the main CPU 100a executes the movable piece control process. Details of the movable piece control process will be described later.

  The normal symbol variation start process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1201)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process.
At this time, when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “10”, The process moves to step S1202.

(Step S1202)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more.
At this time, when the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation start processing is terminated, and the number of ordinary symbols held (G) is “1” or more. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S1203.

(Step S1203)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores a new reservation number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value (G) stored in the special symbol reservation number (G) storage area.

(Step S1204)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written in the general symbol determination storage area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

(Step S1205)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a hit-determined random number determination table (either a non-time reduction determination table or a time reduction determination table) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step S1204 Based on the winning random number stored in the determination storage area, a winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed.

  Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the usual time determination storage area is obtained by referring to the non-time saving determination table (FIG. 15A). judge. Further, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the general-purpose determination storage area is determined with reference to the short-time determination table (FIG. 15B).

(Step S1206)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S1205 is a win.
At this time, if it is determined that it is not a win (that is, it is a loss), the process proceeds to step S1208, and if it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to step S1207.

(Step S1207)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the hit symbol data in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S1208)
When it is determined that the result of the winning determination process in step S1206 is not a win (that is, a loss), the main CPU 100a stores the lost symbol data in the normal stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S1209)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state.

(Step S1210)
Next, the main CPU 100a refers to the normal symbol variation time determination table (FIG. 16) and sets the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the current gaming state in the usual symbol variation time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 100a sets “1.0 second” to the normal time variable time counter when the current gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, and when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, Set “0.3 seconds” in the figure fluctuation time counter.

(Step S1211)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display (common symbol variation display start processing).

(Step S1212)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of variation.

(Step S1213)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal game management processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  The normal symbol variation stopping process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1301)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop process.
At this time, when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “11”, The process moves to step S1302.

(Step S1302)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step S1210 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1303.

(Step S1303)
Next, the main CPU 100a 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.

(Step S1304)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the normal figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time counter.

(Step S1305)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-processing is executed in the normal game management processing, and the normal symbol variation stop processing is ended.

  The normal symbol stop post-process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1401)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating the execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing.
At this time, when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “12”, The process moves to step S1402.

(Step S1402)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal stop display time set in the normal stop display time counter has elapsed in step S1304 (see FIG. 32).
At this time, if it is determined that the normal symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal symbol stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1403. Move.

(Step S1403)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol.
At this time, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a symbol that is lost), the process proceeds to step S1405, and the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1404.

(Step S1404)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “13” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the movable piece control process is executed in the normal game management process. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

(Step S1405)
If it is determined in step S1403 that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal game management process. As shown, “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  The movable piece control process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1501)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the normal diagram execution phase data is data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control process.
At this time, if it is determined that the ordinary drawing execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the ordinary drawing execution phase data is “13”, a step is performed. The process moves to S1502.

(Step S1502)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the movable piece 26b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 26c is energized.
At this time, if it is determined that the movable piece 26b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step S1505. If it is determined that the movable piece 26b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to step S1503. .

(Step S1503)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the gaming state at the time of starting the change of the normal symbol is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state.

(Step S1504)
Next, the main CPU 100a refers to the release control pattern table (FIG. 17), and determines the number of energizations (opens) as the energization control data (release data) of the start winning port solenoid 26c according to the gaming state confirmed in step S1503. Count) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Step S1505)
If it is determined in step S1502 that the movable piece operation control is being performed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step S1504 has elapsed.
At this time, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1506.

(Step S1506)
Next, the main CPU 100a stops the operation of the movable piece 26b, that is, stops the energization of the start winning port solenoid 26c.

(Step S1507)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal game management process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 200a in the sub control board 200 will be described.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
The main process of the sub control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 600, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 200a, and the sub CPU 200a performs the following main processing.

(Step S2000)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 200c in response to power-on.

(Step S2100)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs variable effect random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating random numbers (variable effect random value, opening determining random value, effect design determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 200c. Thereafter, the process of step S2100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  The random effect random numbers are software random numbers generated in the sub-control board 200. This software random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 99) based on an interrupt signal that is periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The

  The opening determination random number is a random number used in a special game start effect determination process described later, and is a software random number generated in the sub control board 200. This software random number is generated by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 99) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). Is done.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
The timer interrupt process of the sub control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG. Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the sub control board 200, and a timer interrupt processing program is read and the sub control board is read. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S2200)
First, the sub CPU 200a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 200a to the stack area.

(Step S2300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200.

(Step S2400)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c. Details of this command analysis processing will be described later.
When receiving a command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub control board 200 generates a command reception interrupt process of the sub control board 200 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S2400.

(Step S2500)
Next, the sub CPU 200a checks signals of the touch button detection switch 61a and the rotation operation detection switch 62a, and performs an effect input control process related to the effect operation device 60.

  In details of the effect input control process, for example, when there is an effect being executed, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not to accept the operation of the touch button 61 or the selector switch 62 according to the progress state. Further, when a signal is input from the touch button detection switch 61a or the rotation operation detection switch 62a, the sub CPU 200a sends a command indicating that the effect operation device 60 has been operated to the image control board 400 or the lamp control board 500. Process to send.

(Step S2600)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500.

(Step S2700)
Next, the sub CPU 200a restores the information saved in step S2200 to the register of the sub CPU 200a.

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
The command analysis process of the sub control board 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S2401)
First, the sub CPU 200a checks whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and determines whether or not the command is received.
At this time, if it is determined that there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 200a ends the command analysis process, and if it is determined that there is a command in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S2402.

(Step S2402)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a demo designation command, the process proceeds to step S2403, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command. In that case, the process moves to step S2420.

(Step S2420)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a demonstration effect determination process for determining the content (effect mode) of the demonstration effect.
Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S2403)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a prefetch designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a prefetch designation command, the process proceeds to step S2404, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a prefetch designation command. In that case, the process proceeds to step S2430.

(Step S2430)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a prefetch effect setting process.
In the prefetch effect setting process, the prefetch designation command is analyzed, and it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on the analysis result. When a prefetch effect is executed, the content (prefetch effect pattern) is determined. Thereafter, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the LED 60b (light source that causes the effect operation device 60 to emit light), and the like are controlled based on the prefetch effect pattern. Note that the pre-reading effect is an effect composed of a series of effects that are related continuously or intermittently using a plurality of holds until the hold related to the prefetch designation command is processed. Say. For example, a story tailoring that develops from one episode to several episodes using multiple holds.

(Step S2440)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the prefetch designation command to determine the hold display mode of the hold display in the effect display device 40, and the hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode is transferred to the image control board 400 and the lamp control. A hold display mode determination process to be transmitted to the substrate 500 is performed.

  In the hold display mode determination process, the hold display data is stored in the first storage area among the first storage area to the fourth storage area in the first hold storage area or the fifth storage area to the eighth storage area in the second hold storage area. The storage area that is vacant is searched in order from the storage area or the fifth storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the predetermined vacant storage area. Specifically, in the case of a prefetch designation command corresponding to the first start winning opening 24, the storage areas that are vacant are sequentially searched from the first storage area in the first reserved storage area, and are vacant. When the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the storage area and the pre-read designation command corresponding to the second start winning opening 26, the first storage area is vacated in order from the fifth storage area. The stored display area is searched, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free storage area. As a result, the current number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) is displayed on the effect display device 40.

  Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, the prefetch designation command includes information related to the winning start winning opening and information related to the number of holds at the time of winning, and thus includes information related to prior determination, for example. Even when a command that is not received is transmitted, it is possible to trigger the setting of the hold display data in the hold display mode determination process. In other words, it can be made to function as a start winning opening designation command including at least only information indicating which start winning opening has been won and information relating to the number of holds at the time of winning.

  In the present embodiment, the pre-read designation command includes the information related to the start winning opening and the information related to the number of holds at the time of winning a prize. However, these pieces of information are generated as the start win designation command and read ahead. It may be transmitted separately from the specified command.

(Step S2404)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S2405, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In that case, the process moves to step S2450.

(Step S2450)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 48 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 40 based on the content of the received symbol determination command.
Specifically, by analyzing the symbol determination command, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of effect symbols 48 is determined according to the presence or absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area At the same time, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S2405)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2406, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If so, the process moves to step S3000.

(Step S3000)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes a variation effect setting process for determining the content (effect mode) of the variation effect executed in the effect display device 40 or the like based on the received variation pattern designation command.
Specifically, processing for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns is performed. Thereafter, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the movable accessory device 55, the LED 60b, and the like are controlled based on the effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 48 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

(Step S2460)
Next, the sub CPU 200a shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the prefetch designation command, and displays the information on the hold display data after the shift. A hold display mode update process to be transmitted to the control board 400 and the lamp control board 500 is performed.

  Specifically, in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, and the fourth storage area of the first reserved storage area, the data in the display storage area and the start storage area in the respective storage areas are stored. Shift to the previous storage area. For example, the data in the second storage area is shifted to the first storage area, the data in the third storage area is shifted to the second storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area. Here, after shifting the data in the fourth storage area, blank data is set in the new fourth storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is cleared. The hold display data in the start storage area of the first storage area of the first hold storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, that is, the start storage area of the 0th storage area. As a result, the number of first hold (U1) and second hold (U2) after the shift is displayed on the effect display device 40.

(Step S2406)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S2407, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In that case, the process proceeds to step S2470.

(Step S2470)
Next, the sub CPU 200a displays, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c, data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S2450 and stop instruction data for causing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in order to stop and display the effect symbol 48. The effect design stop process to set is performed.

(Step S2407)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command, the process proceeds to step S2408, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If so, the process moves to step S2480.

(Step S2480)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area (gaming state setting process). As a result, the current gaming state can be recognized on the sub-control board 200 side.

(Step S2408)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening command, the process proceeds to step S2409, and if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. Moves the process to step S3100.

(Step S3100)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs special game start effect determination processing for determining the content (effect mode) of the start effect of the big hit game or the small hit game.
Specifically, the special game start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command and the effect symbol related to the jackpot or the jackpot (the effect symbol determined in the effect symbol determination process of step S2450), and the determined special game start effect is determined. In addition to setting the pattern in the effect pattern storage area and transmitting information on the determined special game start effect pattern to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, data based on the determined special game start effect pattern is transmitted to the sub-RAM 200c. Set to buffer.

(Step S2409)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round game start command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a round game start command, the process proceeds to step S2410, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a round game start command. If so, the process moves to step S2490.

(Step S2490)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs jackpot effect determination processing for determining the content of the effect (effect mode) during the jackpot game.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the round game start command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 400 and the lamp control board. In order to transmit to 500, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 200c. Here, the jackpot effect pattern based on the round game start command includes, for example, an effect mode for each round game or an effect mode straddling a plurality of round games.

(Step S2410)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.
At this time, when it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an ending command, the process proceeds to step S2411, and when it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. Moves the process to step S2500.

(Step S2500)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs special game end effect determination processing for determining the content (effect mode) of the end effect of the big hit game or the small hit game.
Specifically, a special game end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined special game end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined special game end effect pattern is stored in the image control board 400. In order to transmit to the lamp control board 500, data based on the determined special game end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S2411)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a prize ball command.
At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a prize ball command, the command analysis process is terminated, and it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is a prize ball command. In that case, the process moves to step S3200.

(Step S3200)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a prize ball display setting process for displaying the number of prize balls in a state where the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are continued.
Specifically, based on the type of jackpot game or small hit game currently being executed and the prize ball command, the total display of the number of prize balls in the state where the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue (TOTAL) Display) or the total number of prize balls in the combo state (specific time display), the prize ball number display data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 200c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  Next, the variation effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S3001)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the random effect random number value updated in step S2100.

(Step S3002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a confirms the variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer and analyzes the command. Based on the result analyzed here, the processing after step S3003 is performed.

(Step S3003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the aspect of the variation effect in the first half based on the random number value for variation effect acquired in step S3001 and the analysis result in step S3002.

  Specifically, based on the analysis result of the variation mode command included in the variation pattern designation command, one table is selected from a plurality of first half variation effect determination tables (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 200b. This table is composed of a plurality of effect patterns that are associated with each other within a random number range that can be taken by the random effect random value. The plurality of production patterns are associated with production modes up to the establishment of reach. Therefore, it is possible to determine an effect pattern for the first half by collating the table with the random value for variation effect acquired in step S3001.

(Step S3004)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines a variation effect aspect in the latter half based on the random number value for variation effect acquired in step S3001 and the analysis result in step S3002.
Specifically, one table is selected from a plurality of second half variation effect determination tables (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 200b based on the analysis result of the variation pattern command included in the variation pattern designation command. This table is composed of a plurality of effect patterns that are associated with each other within a random number range that can be taken by the random effect random value. The plurality of production patterns are associated with production modes from the establishment of reach to the production symbol stop. Therefore, it is possible to determine an effect pattern for the second half by collating the table with the random value for variation effect acquired in step S3001.

(Step S3005)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the combo display is currently valid. Specifically, the determination is made by checking ON / OFF of a flag (combo display effective flag) in the combo display effective flag storage area.
At this time, if the combo display valid flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S3012. If the combo display valid flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S3006.

(Step S3006)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the combo effective remaining number (YK) is “1” or more. This combo effective remaining number (YK) is stored / updated in the combo effective remaining number (YK) storage area.
At this time, if it is determined that the remaining combo effective number (YK) is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S3013, and it is determined that the remaining combo effective number (YK) is “1” or more. In that case, the process proceeds to step S3007.

(Step S3007)
Next, the sub CPU 200a subtracts “1” from the remaining combo effective number (YK) and updates it as a new remaining combo effective number (YK).

(Step S3008)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the number of combos (C). This combo count (C) is stored / updated in the combo count (C) storage area (see steps S3107 and S3110 described later).

(Step S3009)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the combo count (C) referred to in step S3008 is equal to or greater than “2”.
At this time, if it is determined that the number of combos (C) is not “2” or more, the process proceeds to step S3012. If the number of combos (C) is determined to be “2” or more, The process moves to step S3010.

(Step S3010)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates combo count (C) display data for displaying the combo count (C) referred to in step S3008 on the effect display device 40.

(Step S3011)
Next, the sub CPU 200a executes point grant processing for granting a game privilege (hereinafter referred to as “information point”) which is a part of the member service described later. In this point giving process, the information point to be given is determined based on the number of times of combo (C) with reference to the information point giving table in FIG. The information point determined at this time is stored in the information point storage area and displayed as a two-dimensional code in a logout process described later.

(Step S3012)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates an effect execution command so as to transmit the effect pattern for the first half and the effect pattern for the second half determined in Steps S3003 and S3004 to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, The effect execution command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. Thereby, the variation effect setting process is ended. If combo count (C) display data or combo count (C) display end data (generated in step S3013 described later) is generated, this combo count (C) display data or combo count (C) ) An effect execution command including display end data is generated. When an effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the movable accessory device 55, and the LED 60b are controlled based on the effect execution command.

  FIG. 42A shows an example of an image in the effect display device 40 when the combo count (C) is “3”. That is, it is shown that the combo target jackpot and the combo target jackpot are won a total of four times. In this way, every time the combo count (C) display data is generated in step S3010, the combo count (C) display area 930 shown in FIG. 42A is based on the combo count (C) display data. A combo count (C) display 930a indicating the number of combos is displayed. On the other hand, when the combo count (C) display end data is generated in step S3013 described later, the combo count (C) display 930a in the combo count (C) display area 930 is based on the combo count (C) display end data. Is erased.

(Step S3013)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates combo count (C) display end data for erasing the combo count (C) display 930a displayed on the effect display device 40.

(Step S3014)
Next, the sub CPU 200a clears the combo count (C). Specifically, the combo count (C) stored in the combo count (C) storage area is set to “0”.

(Step S3015)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the combo display valid flag to OFF (= 0), and moves the process to step S3012.

  Next, the special game start effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S3101)
First, the sub CPU 200a acquires the opening determination random number value updated in step S2100.

(Step S3102)
Next, the sub CPU 200a confirms the opening command stored in the reception buffer and analyzes the command. Based on the result analyzed here, the processes in and after step S3103 are performed.

(Step S3103)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines the contents of the opening effect in the special game based on the opening determination random value acquired in step S3101 and the analysis result in step S3102.

  Specifically, one table is selected from the opening effect determination table (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 200b based on the type of big hit or small win included in the opening command. This table is composed of a plurality of effect patterns that are associated with each other within a random number range that the opening determination random value can take, corresponding to the type of big hit or small hit.

(Step S3104)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the jackpot or jackpot type is a combo target jackpot.
At this time, if it is determined that it is not a combo target jackpot, the special game start effect determination process is terminated, and if it is determined that the combo target jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S3105.

(Step S3105)
Next, the sub CPU 200a newly stores “4” as the remaining combo effective number of times (YK) storage area. That is, the remaining number of times that the combo display is valid is four times. Note that the combo display being enabled means that the combo count (C) display 930a can be added.

(Step S3106)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the combo display valid flag is ON.
At this time, if the combo display valid flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S3109. If the combo display valid flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S3107.

(Step S3107)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates the combo count (C) by adding “1” to the combo count (C) stored in the combo count (C) storage area, and updates the updated combo count (C) with a new combo count (C). As C).

(Step S3108)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates an opening effect execution command so as to transmit the effect pattern of the opening effect determined in step S3103 to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, and the opening effect execution command is generated as the sub RAM 200c. Set to the send buffer. Thereby, the special game start effect determination process is ended. When the opening effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the movable accessory device 55, and the LED 60b are controlled based on the opening effect execution command. The

(Step S3109)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the combo display valid flag to ON (= 1).

(Step S3110)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores “1” as the new combo count (C) in the combo count (C) storage area. Then, the process proceeds to step S3108.

  Next, the winning ball display setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S3201)
First, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the special game being executed is a combo non-target jackpot.
At this time, if it is determined that it is not a combo non-target big hit, the process proceeds to step S3209, and if it is determined that the combo non-target big hit, the process proceeds to step S3202.

(Step S3202)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the combo non-target jackpot is a specific symbol jackpot.
At this time, if it is determined that it is not a specific symbol jackpot (that is, it is a normal symbol jackpot), the prize-ball display setting process is terminated, and if it is determined that it is a specific symbol jackpot, the process goes to step S3203. Move processing.

(Step S3203)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the combo flag indicating that the current gaming state is the combo state (during the combo state) is ON. This combo flag is turned ON / OFF in the combo flag storage area.
At this time, if the combo flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S3206. If the combo flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S3204.

(Step S3204)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates the TOTAL prize ball counter value based on the prize ball command. This TOTAL prize ball counter value is stored / updated in the TOTAL prize ball counter value storage area. Specifically, in a situation where the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue, a prize ball awarded mainly in a jackpot game (including a prize ball awarded in a small hit game under a predetermined condition) Indicates the total number.

  For example, if the prize ball command relates to the prize ball “10”, “10” is stored in the TOTAL prize ball counter value. If any value “X” is already stored in the TOTAL prize ball counter value, “X + 10” obtained by adding “10” to “X” is updated as a new TOTAL prize ball counter value.

(Step S3205)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates a TOTAL prize ball display command based on the TOTAL prize ball counter value updated in step S3204, and sets the TOTAL prize ball display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. Thereby, the winning ball display setting process is completed. When the TOTAL prize ball display command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the movable accessory device 55, and the LED 60b are based on the TOTAL prize ball display command. Be controlled.

  In the effect display device 40, the number of prize balls is displayed in the prize ball number display area 910. FIG. 42B shows the state of the display screen 40a of the effect display device 40 after winning the combo non-target jackpot (and the specific symbol jackpot). On the display screen 40 a, in addition to the prize ball number display area 910, a specific state display area 900 and a party number display area 940 are provided. For example, in FIG. 42B, a non-combo state display 900b of “RUSH” is displayed in the specific state display area 900, which indicates that the transition to the high-probability gaming state and the short time 1 gaming state is triggered by the combo non-target jackpot. Has been. Then, a TOTAL prize ball display 910b “TOTAL 54321pt” indicating that the total number of prize balls is 54321 is displayed in the prize ball number display area 910. Furthermore, a party number display 940 a “Party × 10” indicating that the party has been held ten times is displayed in the party number display area 940.

  Here, “Party” or “During Party” displayed in the specific state display area 900 or the like is a combo target after a transition to a high-probability gaming state and a short-time two gaming state triggered by winning the combo target jackpot. It means that the player continues to win only the jackpot or the jackpot, that is, is in a combo state. In other words, the period during which the short-time 2 gaming state continues is called “party” or “during party”.

(Step S3206)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates the value calculated by adding the pre-comb prize ball counter value and the specific-time prize ball counter value as the post-comb prize ball counter value.

(Step S3207)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the combo flag to OFF (= 0), and moves the process to step S3208.

(Step S3208)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates a post-comb prize ball display command based on the post-comb prize ball counter value updated in step S3206, and sets the post-comb prize ball display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. To do. Thereby, the winning ball display setting process is completed. When the post-comb prize ball display command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, based on the post-comb prize ball display command, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the movable accessory device 55, The LED 60b is controlled.

  Then, in the effect display device 40, as described in step S3205 above, the image shown in FIG. 42B is displayed. That is, the display of the number of prize balls after the combo is displayed as a TOTAL prize ball display 910b. In step S3208, the specific time small hit count (KA) described later is cleared.

(Step S3209)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the special game being executed is a combo target jackpot.
At this time, if it is determined not to be a combo target jackpot, the process proceeds to step S3216, and if it is determined to be a combo target jackpot, the process proceeds to step S3210.

(Step S3210)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the combo flag is ON.
At this time, if the combo flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S3213. If the combo flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S3211.

(Step S3211)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores the current TOTAL prize ball counter value as a pre-comb prize ball counter value. This pre-comb prize ball counter value is stored in the pre-comb prize ball counter value storage area. Specifically, it shows the total number of award balls awarded in the combo non-target jackpot game before winning the combo target jackpot in a situation where the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue.

  If the current TOTAL prize ball counter value is “0” (when the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state have continued until this step S3211, the combo non-target jackpot has not been won) Stores “0” as the pre-comb prize ball counter value.

(Step S3212)
Next, the sub CPU 200a turns on the combo flag.

(Step S3213)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates the TOTAL prize ball counter value based on the prize ball command.

(Step S3214)
Next, the sub CPU 200a updates the specific-time prize ball display counter value based on the prize ball command. The specific-time prize ball counter value is stored / updated in a specific-time prize ball counter value storage area provided in the sub RAM 200c. Specifically, it shows the total number of prize balls awarded in the combo target big hit game and the small hit game when the combo state continues.

(Step S3215)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates a specific-time prize ball display command based on the specific-time prize ball counter value updated in step S3214, and sets the specific-time prize ball display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. To do. Thereby, the winning ball display setting process is completed. If the specific time small hit count (KA) is updated in step S3218 described later, the sub CPU 200a generates a specific time prize ball display command including the specific time small hit count (KA). When the specific time prize ball display command is transmitted to the image control board 400 and the lamp control board 500, the effect display device 40, the speakers 11, 12, the movable accessory device 55, based on the specific time prize ball display command, The LED 60b is controlled.

In the effect display device 40, the number of prize balls is displayed in the prize ball number display area 910. FIG. 42A shows a state of the display screen 40a of the effect display device 40 in the combo state. On the display screen 40 a, in addition to the prize ball number display area 910, a specific state display area 900, a small hit count (KA) display area 920, and a combo count (C) display area 930 are provided. For example, in FIG. 42 (a), the specific state display area 900 shows a combo “During a party !!!” indicating that a combo state is in progress (the game has shifted to a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state triggered by a combo target jackpot). A status display 900a is displayed. In the prize ball number display area 910, a specific-time prize ball display 910a indicating “1st Party 43210pt” indicating that the number of prize balls in the party is 43210 is displayed. Further, in the small hit count (KA) display area 920, a small hit count (KA) display 920a of “picture imitating a peach × 12” indicating that 12 winning hits are won is displayed. In the combo count (C) display area 930, a combo count (C) display 930a of “3 combo” indicating that the combo count (C) is 3 is displayed.
Although not shown, a message “GET” is displayed on the effect display device 40 every time a game ball wins the attacker device 70 during the combo state. This can be realized, for example, by configuring so that the message “GET” appears when a game ball wins the attacker device 70 on condition that the combo flag is turned on.

(Step S3216)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the special game being executed is a small hit (a small hit relating to the small hit B symbol).
At this time, when it is determined that it is not a small hit, the prize-ball display setting process is shifted, and when it is determined that a small hit is determined, the process shifts to step S3217.

(Step S3217)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the combo flag is ON.
At this time, if the in-combo flag is not turned on, the winning ball display setting process is terminated, and if the in-combo flag is on, the process proceeds to step S3218.

(Step S3218)
Next, the sub CPU 200a adds “1” to the specific time small hit count (KA) stored in the specific time small hit count (KA) storage area and updates it. Note that the specific number of small hits (KA) is cleared in step S3208 as described above. That is, when the combo state (a state in which the high-probability gaming state and the short-time two gaming state are continued and the player continues to win either the combo target big hit or the small win), the number of specific time small hits (KA) will also be cleared.

  The information points (see FIG. 38 and the like) given in the above-described variation effect setting process can be used for a member service that can be connected by a player using an Internet line or the like, for example. Below, the outline | summary of the form of the member service using the pachinko machine P of this embodiment is demonstrated.

  FIG. 43 shows that in a game hall (hall) where a plurality of pachinko machines P1 to P3 are provided, a mobile network terminal KT (mobile phone, smartphone, etc.) possessed by the player is connected to the communication network line TN via the base station BE. The figure shows a form in which connection and transmission / reception of information to / from a server (data server) DS is possible via this communication network line TN. A plurality of pachinko machines P1 to P3, portable information terminals KT1 to KT3, and a data server DS constitute a gaming system capable of providing a member service using the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment. . Note that the portable information terminals KT1 to KT3 are all equipped with a camera function capable of reading a two-dimensional code.

  44 to 46, when the player starts member registration for the first time in the member service (FIG. 44), the player who has completed the member registration logs in (FIG. 45), or logs out (FIG. 46). The flow will be described. Note that operations related to member registration, login, and logout can be determined and selected by operating the touch button 61 and the selector switch 62.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the pachinko machine P, the portable information terminal KT owned by the player, and the server DS when registering as a member.

  First, the flow on the pachinko machine P (sub CPU 200a) side will be described.

(Step S4001)
First, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the screen displayed on the effect display device 40 is a demonstration screen.
At this time, if it is determined that the screen is not a demo screen, step S4001 is repeated, and if it is determined that the screen is a demo screen, the process proceeds to step S4002.

  In the present embodiment, when the screen displayed on the effect display device 40 is not a demonstration screen, the use of the gaming system cannot be started even if the touch button 61 or the selector switch 62 is operated. Therefore, if it is not a demo screen, membership registration cannot be started. If the game is not performed for a predetermined time, a demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display device 40.

(Step S4002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the touch button 61 or the selector switch 62 is operated.
At this time, if none of them is operated, step S4002 is repeated, and if any of them is operated, the process proceeds to step S4003.

(Step S4003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a generates a member registration two-dimensional code, and sets a two-dimensional code display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c in order to display the two-dimensional code on the effect display device 40. When this two-dimensional code display command is transmitted to the image control board 400, the effect display device 40 is controlled based on the two-dimensional code display command. For example, the two-dimensional code Q1 at the time of member registration (see FIG. 43) Is displayed. This two-dimensional code includes URL information indicating the location of the server DS. The two-dimensional code can be provided with information in two directions, the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and any code other than the two-dimensional code can be used as long as the code can be substituted for the two-dimensional code. Good.

  Next, the flow on the portable information terminal KT and the server DS side will be described.

(Step S4004)
When the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 40 is read by the player with the camera function provided in the portable information terminal KT, the portable information terminal KT is predetermined from the read two-dimensional code. Based on the algorithm, URL information indicating the location of the server DS is displayed on the image display device of the portable information terminal KT.

(Step S4005)
The portable information terminal KT is operated by the player, and the portable information terminal KT accesses the server DS indicated by the URL, thereby transmitting a form request command to the server DS.

(Step S4006) (Step S4007)
When the server DS receives the form request command from the portable information terminal KT (step S4006), the server DS transmits the form to the portable information terminal KT (step S4007). In this form, player information such as the player's name and handle name can be entered.

(Step S4008) (Step S4009)
When the portable information terminal KT receives the form for inputting various information transmitted from the server DS, the portable information terminal KT displays the received form on the image display device of the portable information terminal KT (step S4008). The player operates the portable information terminal KT to input each piece of information such as the player's name into the form. When a predetermined transmission operation is performed, the portable information terminal KT displays the entered form on the server DS. (Step S4009).

(Step S4010) (Step S4011)
When the server DS receives the input form transmitted in step S4009 (step S4010), the server DS identifies the terminal unique ID of the portable information terminal KT that has transmitted the form, and stores the terminal in the storage area of the server DS. It is checked whether or not the same terminal unique ID as the unique ID exists (step S4011).
At this time, if the same terminal unique ID does not exist, the process proceeds to step S4013. If the same terminal unique ID exists, the process proceeds to step S4012.

(Step S4012) (Step S4016)
If the same terminal unique ID already exists in the storage area of the server DS, the terminal unique ID cannot be used, so that a message indicating that the terminal unique ID cannot be used is transmitted to the portable information terminal KT (step S4012). The portable information terminal KT displays on the image display device of the portable information terminal KT that the terminal unique ID cannot be used, and the member registration process ends (step S4016).

(Step S4013)
When the same terminal unique ID does not exist in the storage area of the server DS, the server DS secures a storage area for each player (for each terminal unique ID) and stores each information such as the player's name in the storage area. And generate a password.

(Step S4014)
The server DS transmits the password generated in step S4013 to the portable information terminal KT.

(Step S4015)
The portable information terminal KT receives the password transmitted from the server DS, displays the received password on the image display device of the portable information terminal KT, and the member registration process ends.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the pachinko machine P, the portable information terminal KT owned by the player, and the server DS when the player who has completed membership registration logs in.

  First, the flow on the portable information terminal KT and the server DS side will be described.

(Step S5001)
First, when a predetermined request operation is performed by the player, the portable information terminal KT transmits a password request command to the server DS.

(Step S5002) (Step S5003)
When the password request command transmitted in step S5001 is received (step S5002), the server DS identifies the terminal unique ID of the portable information terminal KT and is identical to the terminal unique ID in the storage area of the server DS. It is verified whether or not the terminal unique ID exists (step S5003).
At this time, if the same terminal unique ID exists, the process proceeds to step S5005, and if the same terminal unique ID does not exist, the process proceeds to step S5004.

(Step S5004) (Step S5009)
If the same terminal unique ID does not exist, the server DS transmits to the portable information terminal KT that the terminal unique ID does not exist in the storage area of the server DS (step S5004). A message is displayed on the image display device (step S5009), and the login process ends (in this case, the user cannot log in and ends).

(Step S5005)
When the same terminal unique ID exists, the server DS generates player information and the like stored in the storage area of the terminal unique ID as a password by using an algorithm prepared in advance.

(Step S5006)
The server DS transmits the password generated in step S5005 to the portable information terminal KT.

(Step S5007)
When receiving the password transmitted from the server DS in step S5006, the portable information terminal KT displays the received password on the image display device of the portable information terminal KT.

  Next, the flow on the pachinko machine P (sub CPU 200a) side will be described.

(Step S5008)
When the password displayed in step S5007 is input to the pachinko machine P by the player, the sub CPU 200a executes password input processing. In this password input process, it is determined whether or not the password is correctly input. If the password is correctly input, login is permitted with the terminal unique ID. On the other hand, if the input is not correct, an error notification for notifying that an input error has occurred is performed without permitting login. In step S5008, it is possible to log in by inputting the password received in step S4015 when member registration is performed.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the pachinko machine P, the portable information terminal KT owned by the player, and the server DS when the logged-in player logs out.

  First, the flow on the pachinko machine P side will be described.

(Step S6001)
First, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the screen displayed on the effect display device 40 is a demonstration screen.
At this time, if it is determined that the screen is not a demo screen, step S6001 is repeated. If it is determined that the screen is a demo screen, the process proceeds to step S6002.

(Step S6002)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the touch button 61 or the selector switch 62 is operated.
At this time, if none of them is operated, step S6002 is repeated, and if any of them is operated, the process proceeds to step S6003.

(Step S6003)
Next, the sub CPU 200a includes information points stored in the information point storage area, game history information stored in a storage area (not shown), and the URL of the server DS based on a predetermined algorithm. Generate a two-dimensional code. In order to display the two-dimensional code on the effect display device 40, a two-dimensional code display command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c. When this two-dimensional code display command is transmitted to the image control board 400, the effect display device 40 is controlled based on this two-dimensional code display command. For example, the two-dimensional code Q3 (see FIG. 43) at the time of logout is displayed. Is done.
When this two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 40, information points stored in the information point storage area, game history information stored in the storage area described above, and the like are erased.

  Next, the flow on the portable information terminal KT and the server DS side will be described.

(Step S6004) (Step S6005)
When the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 40 is read by the portable information terminal KT by the player (step S6004), the portable information terminal KT applies a predetermined algorithm from the read two-dimensional code. Based on this, the URL information indicating the location of the server DS is displayed on the image display device of the portable information terminal KT (step S6005).

(Step S6006)
When the player operates the portable information terminal KT to access the server DS indicated by the URL, the portable information terminal KT stores data related to information points, game history information, and the like included in the read two-dimensional code. Send to DS.

(Step S6007) (Step S6008)
When the server DS receives the information point and game history information transmitted in step S6006 (step S6007), the server DS identifies the terminal unique ID of the portable information terminal KT, and uses the received information point and game history as the player. The data is stored in a storage area provided for each (for each terminal unique ID) (step S6008), and the logout process ends.

  In this way, by using the gaming system, it is possible to store information points acquired by the player, game history information, and the like in the server DS. Based on the information points, for example, a privilege image from the server DS side. And other benefits can be given to the player (portable information terminal KT). In addition, since it is possible to accumulate information points on the server DS side, when the next game starts, the game based on the information points stored in the server DS, advantageous history information, etc. is resumed. It becomes possible. For example, when the accumulated information points reach a predetermined value, the player can customize the effect image in the pachinko machine P after login.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, while the combo state continues, the special symbol change time is set to an extremely short time (about 0.5 seconds), so that the unit time (for example, 1 minute) is set. The number of games played per game (number of games) can be increased compared to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time one gaming state. Further, in this embodiment, in the short-time gaming state, the winning probability that can be frequently won in the small hit (small hit related to the small hit B symbol) is set, and this small hit game (related to the small hit B symbol) In the game), it is assumed that a game ball may win the attacker device 70. Therefore, it is possible to obtain some prize balls in the small hit game (game related to the small hit B symbol).

  Therefore, in the time-short 2 gaming state where the variation time of the special symbol is set to an extremely short time (0.5 seconds), the game progresses as the game progresses like the time-short gaming state and the probability variation state in the conventional gaming machine. It is possible to create a state in which the number of game balls increases as the game progresses, rather than the number of balls decreasing. This solves the problem that even if the game moves to the probability fluctuation state or the short-time gaming state, the game ball will continue to decrease, thereby reducing the player's willingness to play by half. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the ball feeling felt by the player is less likely to be impaired.

(References to other embodiments)
The above embodiment is one form of the pachinko machine P of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the described embodiment, and does not depart from the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. It can be changed into various forms.

  In the above embodiment, the prize ball display in the combo state or the non-combo state does not include a prize ball due to winning in the start prize opening 24 or 26 or other prize balls due to winning in the general prize opening 20. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be counted including the winning balls by these winnings.

The main control board 100 in the above embodiment includes the first determination information acquisition unit, the first special game determination unit, the second determination information acquisition unit, the second special game determination unit, the prize ball grant unit, and the determination result of the present invention. This corresponds to an example of a derivation unit, a variation time determination unit, a short time game control unit, and a probability game control unit.
The sub control board 200 in the above embodiment corresponds to an example of the effect control means, the count means, the first count means, the second count means, and the third count means of the present invention.
Further, the time-saving 1 gaming state in the above embodiment corresponds to an example of the first time-saving gaming state of the present invention, and the time-saving 2 gaming state corresponds to an example of the second time-saving gaming state of the present invention.
The specific jackpot in the above embodiment corresponds to an example of a combo target jackpot according to the present invention, and the non-specific jackpot corresponds to an example of a combo target jackpot according to the present invention.
Further, the effect display device 40 in the above embodiment corresponds to an example of the effect display means of the present invention.
Moreover, the 1st start winning opening 24 in the said embodiment corresponds to an example of the 1st starting area of this invention, and the 2nd starting winning opening 26 corresponds to an example of the 2nd starting area of this invention.

P Pachinko machine 7 Handle 7a Touch sensor 7b Firing volume 7c Solenoid for firing 8 Lower plate 8a Ball extraction lever 8b Ball extraction hole 11 Upper speaker 12 Lower speaker 14 Game board 15 Game area 16a Guide rail 16b Game ball regulation rail 17 Game nail 18 Left-handed region 19 Right-handed region 20 General winning port 20a General winning port detection switch 22 Gate 22a Gate detection switch 24 First starting winning port 24a First starting winning port detection switch 26 Second starting winning port 26a Second starting winning port detection Switch 26b Movable piece 26c Start winning opening / closing solenoid 29 Out port 30 First special symbol display device 31 Second special symbol display device 32 Normal symbol display device 33 First special symbol hold indicator 34 Second special symbol hold indicator 35 Normal Symbol hold indicator 40 Display device 42 First hold display area 42a-42d Display area 44 Second hold display area 44a-44d Display area 48 (48a, 48b, 48c) Production design 49 Image 50 Stage 52 Groove 55 Movable accessory device 58 (58L, 58R ) A pair of movable bodies 60 Production operation device 60b LED
61 Touch button 61a Touch button detection switch 62 Selector switch 62a Rotation operation detection switch 70 Attacker device 70b Movable valve 71 Grand prize opening 71a Grand prize opening detection switch 71c Grand prize opening / closing solenoid 80 Rotating light unit 81 Body case 82 Lens cover 90 Decoration Body 100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM
200d timer counter 300 payout / launch control board 300a payout CPU
300b payout ROM
300c payout RAM
301 Dispensing motor 302 Dispensing ball counting switch 303 Door opening switch 304 Lower pan full detection switch 308 Game information output terminal board 400 Image control board 500 Lamp control board 600 Power board 601 Power plug 700 Hall computer

Claims (2)

Whether or not to perform a special game that allows the special variable prize-winning device to be disengaged so that the game ball can enter based on the first determination information acquired by entering the game ball into the first start area. First special game determination means for making a first determination regarding
A first start area in which a variable winning device is provided that is displaced in a first mode in which a game ball cannot be entered or is difficult, and in a second mode in which a game ball can be entered more easily than the first mode. Second special game determination means for performing a second determination on whether or not to perform the special game based on the second determination information acquired by entering the game ball into
A prize ball granting means for granting a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball enters based on the displacement of the special variable prize winning device and the variable prize winning device;
Determination result deriving means for deriving a result of the first determination or the second determination after elapse of a predetermined time;
A variation time determining means for determining the predetermined time until the determination result deriving means derives the result of the first determination or the result of the second determination;
A short-time game control means for performing control to make a short-time game state advantageous to the normal game state or the normal game state;
With
The special game includes
A bonus jackpot that the special variable winning device is opened at least once, and a jackpot that is opened more frequently than the bonus jacks,
The variation time determining means includes
When the predetermined first condition is satisfied, one of the normal fluctuation times provided as a plurality of types as the predetermined time is determined, and when the predetermined second condition is satisfied, the plurality of types provided as the predetermined time. Determine a special variation time that is shorter than the normal variation time,
In the state of the short-time game,
A first time reduction gaming state that allows determining the execution of the previous SL small hit at a predetermined probability,
Thereby enabling determination execution per the small probability equal to a pre-Symbol predetermined probability, the total number of prize balls to be capable granted based on the displacement of the special variable winning devices than the first time reduction gaming state is increased 2 and time reduction gaming state, Ri Na provided with,
The second short-time gaming state can be executed from the end of the jackpot to the start of the next jackpot, and in the second short-time gaming state, the special variation time is determined by the variation time determining means. A game machine characterized in that is determined . The low probability game in which the determination by the first special game determination unit and the second special game determination unit is determined by the first determination criterion, or the ratio at which it is determined that the special game is to be performed is based on the first determination criterion. Further comprising a probability game control means for controlling any one of the high probability games determined by a higher second determination criterion,
The probability game control means includes
In the high-probability game involving the short-time game, the jackpot occurrence probability is increased compared to the low-probability game, but the small-bonus occurrence probability is not changed compared to the low-probability game. The probability of occurrence of the jackpot in the state of the short-time game is set to be higher than the probability of occurrence of the jackpot in both the high probability game and the low probability game,
When the small hit is executed during the second short-time gaming state based on the determination of the special variation time, the prize ball is given more than when the small hit is executed during the normal gaming state The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special variable prize-winning device opens and closes so that the total number of prize balls given by the means increases .