JP6393033B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states in which gaming conditions having different degrees of advantage are defined and capable of proceeding with a game according to these gaming states.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a lottery of lottery has been performed in response to the entry of game balls into the starting area (start winning prize opening), and there is a special game that can win a lot of prize balls when winning the jackpot by this lottery What is performed is known.
In addition, in gaming machines such as those described above, a plurality of gaming states having different game conditions with different degrees of advantage, specifically, low-probability gaming states and high-probability gaming states with different jackpot winning probabilities, It is common to have a short-time gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, etc., in which the difficulty of entering a game ball into the mouth is different, and the game is set to advance according to these gaming states.
Specifically, such a gaming machine has a high-probability gaming state, a short-time gaming state, or a gaming state that combines a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state (so-called ST gaming state) when the special game ends. An advantageous gaming state is set, and the advantageous gaming state is set to end when the number of executions of the jackpot lottery (special symbol variation display) reaches a predetermined number. Then, in order to make it easy for the player to know how long the advantageous gaming state will last, the remaining number of lottery executions until the advantageous gaming state ends is displayed on a display device such as a 7-segment display. When the lottery lottery is displayed, the remaining number of times displayed is subtracted and displayed (updated display) (see Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the remaining number of times displayed on the display device is completely the same as the number of times that the big winning lottery (variable display of special symbols) is made in an advantageous gaming state, and is displayed. If the remaining number of times is small, the player is only disappointed that the advantageous gaming state will end. Therefore, the player's expectation for the advantageous gaming state cannot be maintained continuously until the advantageous gaming state is ended, and as a result, the player's interest in the advantageous gaming state may be reduced. Has occurred.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and is a gaming machine capable of maintaining the player's expectation for the progress of the game in the advantageous gaming state until the advantageous gaming state ends. The purpose is to provide.

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

(1) The present invention provides a first game state (normal game state) in which a game progresses based on a predetermined game condition that is a condition relating to the progress of the game, and a game that is more advantageous than the game condition in the first game state. A predetermined start condition in a gaming machine (pachinko machine P) capable of proceeding with a game in any one of the second gaming states (ST gaming state, low-probability short gaming state) in which the game proceeds based on the conditions If the determination of whether or not to execute the special game is made by the lottery means (main CPU 101) for determining whether or not the special game advantageous to the player can be executed by lottery based on The variation effect mode determining means (main CPU 101, sub CPU 301) for determining the mode of the variation effect in which the variation display of the effect symbol for informing the result is performed, and the variation effect The game state is changed to the second game state by changing effect execution means (image control board, effect display device 21) for variably displaying the effect symbols in a manner determined by the mode determining means, and satisfying a predetermined setting condition. A game state control means (main CPU 101) for setting and ending the second game state on condition that the number of determinations by the lottery means performed after the game state is set to the second game state reaches a predetermined number. ) And the game state is set to the second game state, thereby displaying the number of times display means (image control board, effect display device 21) for displaying the value corresponding to the predetermined number as the current number of times. count display updating means for subtracting displaying the current count (image control board, the effect display device 21) and, wherein the variation effect mode determining means, the performance symbols are displayed variation From the beginning to the stop display, after the temporary effect display of the effect design in a predetermined display mode, the effect design of the change effect of a plurality of modes including a special mode of restarting the variable display A mode is determined, and the number-of-times display update means displays the current number of times displayed in a subtracted manner when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the variation effect, and the variation effect is executed according to the special mode. In addition, when the effect symbol is displayed as a temporary stop, the current number of times displayed is subtracted and displayed, and while the predetermined condition is satisfied, either the stop display of the effect symbol or the temporary stop display of the effect symbol Even if the current number of times displayed is not subtracted and displayed , the current number of times displayed is not subtracted. When the difference between the number of determinations made by the lottery means and the remaining number that is the difference between the predetermined number and the displayed current number has reached a specific value, the number of times corresponding to the difference is displayed. It is set to display to be added to the current number of times, and while the current number of times is not subtracted , it is clearly indicated that the current number of times is not subtracted separately from the current number of times. It is characterized by performing display (display indicating that the current number of times is not subtracted).
Here, as the start condition, it is possible to determine that the game ball enters a predetermined area provided in the game area, that the variation display during execution ends, or the like.
In addition, as the predetermined setting condition, it is possible to determine that the special game is ended, that the game ball enters a specific area provided in the game area during the special game, or the like.
The value corresponding to the predetermined number may be the same value as the predetermined number or a value different from the predetermined number.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the gaming state is set to the second gaming state, the second gaming state is terminated when the determination of whether or not to execute the special game by the lottery means reaches a predetermined number. It has become.
On the other hand, when the gaming state is set to the second gaming state, a value corresponding to the predetermined number is displayed as the current number of times. The current number of times displayed is updated when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the variation effect executed based on the determination of whether or not the special game can be executed, and the variation effect is executed in a special manner. In addition to the stop display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol is updated and displayed not only by the temporary stop display.
Then, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the variable effect is executed according to the special mode, the number of times of the updated display of the current number of times displayed is larger than the number of times of determining whether or not the special game can be executed. Therefore, there is a case where the displayed current number does not match the remaining number of determinations until the predetermined number is reached, and it is not known how long the second gaming state will continue, and a sense of expectation for continuing the second gaming state Will increase.
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the player's expectation for the advantageous gaming state (second gaming state) can be increased, and the advantageous gaming state until the advantageous gaming state ends. It is possible to maintain the interest of the player with respect to the progress of the game.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the number of times storage means (number of times storage area of the sub RAM 303) stores the value corresponding to the predetermined number as an initial value when the gaming state is set to the second gaming state. And a number of times update means (sub CPU 301) for updating the value stored in the number of times storage means on the condition that whether or not execution of the special game is determined by the lottery means, the number of times display update When the displayed current number of times becomes a predetermined default value, the difference between the value currently stored in the number of times storage unit and the displayed current number of times is determined in advance. After that, the current number of times displayed may not be updated and displayed by either the stop display of the effect symbol and the temporary stop display of the effect symbol.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining the player's expectation for the progress of the game in the advantageous gaming state until the advantageous gaming state is completed.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation production aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the special aspect in the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the production determination table in the specific state of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of ST game state setting of a pachinko machine. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the subtraction display of the current frequency | count of a pachinko machine, and the remaining frequency | count until ST game state completion. It is a figure which shows an example of the subtraction display stop effect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition display of the current frequency | count of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of ST game state completion | finish of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game state designation | designated command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the present frequency display control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the present number subtraction display process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of default value arrival in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the stop cancellation | release process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a jackpot determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a table related to a jackpot lottery. The variation pattern lottery table 114 is provided.
Note that the table related to the jackpot lottery is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one big hit determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, it is determined that the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 10220, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1/298.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 11119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1/59.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10220) determined as jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 11119) determined as jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. The special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined are both 50%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), according to the second starting winning prize determination table 111b, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 39, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 40 to 199. If it is, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 20%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 80%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

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

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation effect pattern (variation effect mode, change time) belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the big win lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination are performed as the previous stage in determining the variation effect pattern for informing the result. The table 112 determines the type of group.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state, for each type of start winning opening, and for each number of random numbers stored in the reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the “holding number”). Here, as shown in FIG. 7, reach group determination random number determination that is selected when the gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state and the starting winning port into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning port 15. Only the table 112 and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected when the game state is the short-time game state and the start winning port where the game ball has entered is the second start winning port 16 are detailed. Description of the other reach group determination random number determination table 112 is omitted.

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

Specifically, the game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost. When the number of first special figure random numbers held during the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the number of first special figure random numbers held during the lottery is two. Or when it is 3, the 2nd determination table 112b is selected (refer Fig.7 (a) and (b)).
In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost, The third determination table 112c is selected regardless of the number of holdings of the second special figure random number at the time of the lottery (that is, any holding number of 0 to 3) (FIG. 7 (c) )reference).

7A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 4000. If it is 8999, the “second group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000-10006, the “third group” is determined.
7B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 600. If it is 8999, the “second group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000-10006, the “third group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “fourth group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 800 If it is 10006, the “fifth group” is determined.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.

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

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8E, when the first group determination table 113a, which is referred to when the “first group” is determined, the “second group” is determined. Second group determination table 113b to be referred to, third group determination table 113c to be referred to when “third group” is determined, and fourth group to be referred to when “fourth group” is determined 113d for determination, 5th group determination table 113e referred when "5th group" is determined are demonstrated, and description of the determination table for other loses is abbreviate | omitted.

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

  Specifically, for example, the first group determination table 113a is selected when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, and the second is selected when the “second group” is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and the “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the “fourth group” is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is When the “fifth group” is selected, the fifth group determination table 113e is selected (see FIGS. 8A to 8E).

As shown in FIG. 8A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, the reach group determination random number is any value). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters with “H” added at the end is expressed in hexadecimal. The same applies hereinafter) is selected, and the first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Is done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1999, a variation mode number of “01H” is determined, The first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, a variation mode number of “02H” is determined, and the first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, a variation mode number of “02H” is determined, The second variation table 114b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 2038, the variation mode number “03H” is determined, and the second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1899, a variation mode number of “30H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1900 to 1999, a variation mode number of “31H” is determined, and the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, a variation mode number of “32H” is determined, and the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8E, according to the fifth group determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach group determination random number is). ), The variation mode number “33H” is determined, and the fourth variation table 114 d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

Further, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (that is, at the time of jackpot winning).
Here, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the first jackpot determination table 113e that is referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state. The second jackpot determination table 113f referred to when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot will be described.

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

  Specifically, the first jackpot determination table 113e is selected when the jackpot is won in the non-temporary gaming state, and the second jackpot determination table 113f is selected when the jackpot is won in the non-temporary gaming state. (See FIGS. 9A and 9B).

As shown in FIG. 9 (a), according to the first jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number “A2H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 2038, the variation mode number “A3H” is determined, and the thirtieth variation table 114 e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, according to the second jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1999, the variation mode number “B0H” is determined, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is the 31st variation table. 114f is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, the variation mode number “B1H” is determined and the thirty-first variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot determination table is provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, in consideration of the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol X1 or special symbol X2), a jackpot determination table may be provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery and for each jackpot symbol type. Further, in consideration of the type of the start winning opening, a determination table for jackpot may be provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, for each type of the starting winning opening, and for each type of the jackpot symbol.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode and a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as the fluctuation pattern lottery table 114, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10F, the first fluctuation table 114a and the second fluctuation table 114b determined when the result of the big hit lottery is lost. The third variation table 114c and the fourth variation table 114d, and the 30th variation table 114e and the 31st variation table 114f determined when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, and other variation pattern lotteries The table 114 is omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, a variation pattern number of “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to In the case of H.249, the fluctuation pattern number “01H” is determined. 10D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 29, the variation pattern number “01H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 30 to 30. In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “02H” is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10E, according to the 30th variation table 114e, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “31H” is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10F, according to the 31st variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the variation pattern random number is), “32H Similarly, the other fluctuation pattern table 114 also determines a predetermined fluctuation pattern number corresponding to a predetermined fluctuation pattern random number (FIG. 10). reference).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, at the start of fluctuation, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed. The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the state, the number of reservations, and the like.
The variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for specifying the variation effect pattern. As described above, the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. ing.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into a first half part and a second half part. Then, the aspect and variation time of the first half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number, and the aspect and variation time of the second half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

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

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time. The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the first variation time determination table 115a in which the variation time corresponding to each variation mode number is determined as the variation time determination table 115, and the variation time corresponding to each variation pattern number. A defined second variation time determination table 115b is provided (see FIGS. 11A and 11B).
When the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. When the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. Here, as described above, the variation time determined based on the variation mode number corresponds to the variation time of the first half of the variation effect, and the variation time determined based on the variation pattern number is the variation of the second half of the variation effect. Since it corresponds to time, the total value of these fluctuation times becomes the time of fluctuation production (so-called fluctuation time) for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery.
For example, when the determined variation mode number is “30H” and the variation pattern number is “00H”, the variation time of “4 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “30H”, and the variation pattern Corresponding to the number “00H”, the variation time of “1 second” is determined. The total value “5 seconds (= 4 seconds + 1 second)” of the variation time determined in this way is the variation effect time.
When the variation time is determined, the variation display is performed in the effect display device 21 and the special symbol variation display is performed in the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31). Done. More specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays the game ball during the determined variation time. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the determined variation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol determined as described above is stopped and displayed.

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

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), as the special electric accessory operation table 116, a first operation table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; A second operation table 116b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined is provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a as shown in FIG. According to the first operation table 116a, the game ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 5 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a predetermined number of expected balls.

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operation table 116b, the process is terminated when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten gaming balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 10 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a prize ball having a larger expected value than the special game when the special symbol X1 is determined.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the first state setting table 117a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined as the gaming state setting table 117. And a second state setting table 117b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability gaming state and at the same time the short-time gaming state. The number of continuations of the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the short-time number of times) is set to 100 times. That is, after the above-mentioned special game is over, the game state is set to the low probability short game state (that is, the game state is shifted to the low probability short game state), and the low probability until the jackpot lottery result is derived 100 times. The short-time gaming state continues.
Then, when the special game based on the special symbol X1 is finished and the gaming state is set to the low-probability short-time gaming state, the result of the 100 jackpot lottery results is not won in the continuation of this gaming state. When all are lost, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state (that is, transitions to the normal gaming state).

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state and at the same time is set to the short-time gaming state. Then, the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability number”) is set to 100 times, and the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. That is, after the above-mentioned special game is over, the ST gaming state is continued until the gaming state is set to the ST gaming state (that is, the state shifts to the ST gaming state) and the jackpot lottery result is derived 100 times. .
Then, when the special game based on the special symbol X2 is finished and the gaming state is set to the ST gaming state, all the results of the 100 jackpot lotteries are lost without winning the jackpot while the gaming state continues. Then, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state (that is, transition to the normal gaming state).
When the gaming state is set to the ST gaming state or the low-probability gaming state, the above-described high-accuracy count and time-saving count are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 102, and each time a jackpot lottery is performed, the memory is stored. The number of times is decremented by one. And when the said memory | storage count becomes 0, the above-mentioned gaming state will be complete | finished and a gaming state will be set to a normal gaming state.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when winning a jackpot during the low probability short-time gaming state or the ST gaming state, based on the determined jackpot symbol (special symbol X1 or special symbol X2), The game state is set again, and the number of time reductions and the number of times of high accuracy are set.

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

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

The winning determination random number determination table 118 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the winning determination random number determination table 118 is referred to in the non-short game state. The non-time reduction determination table 118a and the time reduction determination table 118b referred to in the time reduction gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time when the normal symbol lottery is performed is the non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 118a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is performed. Further, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is selected based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected short-time determination table 118b. Is done.

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

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

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state, the variation time is 0. .6 seconds is determined. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by lottery of the normal symbols, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as lost, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same first storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.

  In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

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

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

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

In step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 608.

  In step 608, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start winning opening detection process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (a jackpot determination table) based on the gaming state confirmed in step 901 described above. Then, the process proceeds to Step 907.
Further, in step 903, which proceeds when it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol in step 900 described above, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the start winning opening relating to the determination of the lottery (that is, the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery). The starting game winning opening is acquired and the current gaming state and the current number of holds are confirmed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

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

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

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

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time based on the variation time determination table 115, the variation mode number determined in the above step 907, and the variation pattern number determined in the above step 909. . Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number determined in step 907 described above, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number determined in step 909 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process ends.

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

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 806 described above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is set. Execute the stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special winning opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 116 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1204.

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

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

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

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that ending processing is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1212.

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

Next, the special game end process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the ended special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 117 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above, A game state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the special game is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. For example, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1, the time-saving game flag is turned on and “100” is set as the number of time-savings. Further, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X2, both the high probability game flag and the short time game flag are turned on, and “100” is set to both the high probability game and the short time game. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This game state designation command includes information on whether or not the high-probability game flag is set in step 1301, information on whether or not the short-time game flag is on, information on the high-precision count, and information on the time-short count. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol variation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 120, and energizes as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

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

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

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, it is executed during the special symbol variation display, and the variation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery, and in the gaming state in which the short-time gaming state is set (that is, in the ST gaming state or the low probability short-time gaming state) ) Will be described, and the remaining number of times until the game state is completed and other various effects during the display will be described.

(Overview of variable production)
First, the variation effect will be described.
In the changing effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the changing display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).
Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 35A to 35B and FIGS. 36 (a) to (b)). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) Are stopped and displayed in this order (see FIGS. 35C to 35E and FIGS. 36C to 36E).

And when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36E). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 35 (e)). That is, since all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol, it is notified that the result of the big win lottery is lost.

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

Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a variation effect mode, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol and the second stop symbol, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols. A reach variation pattern in which the stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the same symbol (so-called reach display is performed) is provided. Each of these variation effect modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode is set with various variations, display contents of effect symbols 50, and the like.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although not particularly illustrated, a predetermined display is superimposed on the background image of the effect display device 21 during the variable display of the effect symbol 50 in order to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot. For example, a reach development effect for displaying a predetermined development effect image or the like on the effect display device 21 after the reach display.

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

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

(Overview of variation effects during ST game state or low probability short game state)
Hereinafter, the variation effect executed in the ST gaming state or the low probability short gaming state will be described in more detail.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a variation effect mode in the ST game state or in the low probability short-time game state, the effect symbol 50 displays a variable display within one variation effect performed based on the jackpot lottery. In the normal mode in which the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed without any particular change from the start, and in one variation effect performed based on the jackpot lottery, the effect symbol 50 starts the variable display. A special mode (see FIG. 37) is provided in which the display of the mode of restarting the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times after the production symbol 50 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode from when the display is stopped. ing.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the ST gaming state is low or the probability is low every variable time (4 seconds, 8 seconds, 16 seconds, or 30 seconds) that can be determined based on the variable mode number (variable mode command). A mode of variation effect executed during the short-time gaming state is provided.
Specifically, the normal mode A is provided as the mode of the variation effect when the variation time is “4 seconds”.
In the normal mode A, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a mode of notifying a loss after 4 seconds from the start of the variable display.

In addition, a normal aspect B and a special aspect A are provided as aspects of the fluctuation effect when the fluctuation time is “8 seconds”.
In the normal mode B, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a mode of notifying a loss after 8 seconds from the start of the variable display.
The special mode A is temporarily stopped after 4 seconds from the start of the effect symbol 50 starting the variable display, and then four seconds after the variable display is resumed (that is, the effect symbol 50 starts the variable display). Then, after 8 seconds have elapsed, the display is stopped and displayed in a manner of notifying the loss.

In addition, a normal mode C, a normal mode D, a special mode B, a special mode C, and a special mode D are provided as modes of the change effect when the change time is “16 seconds”.
In the normal mode C, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a mode of notifying the loss after 16 seconds from the start of the variable display.
In the normal mode D, the reach display is made 16 seconds after the production symbol 50 starts the variable display. When the variation effect is executed according to the normal mode D, the reach development effect is executed after the above-described reach display, and then the stop pattern is displayed in a manner in which the loss is notified. The first temporary stop display is made 4 seconds after the display is started, and after 4 seconds have elapsed since the change display is resumed (that is, 8 seconds after the production symbol 50 starts the change display). After the second temporary stop display is made, and after the second variable display is resumed, the third temporary stop display is displayed after 4 seconds have elapsed (that is, 12 seconds have elapsed since the production symbol 50 has started the variable display). After that, after 4 seconds have elapsed since restarting the variable display (that is, after 16 seconds have elapsed since the production symbol 50 has started the variable display), the display is stopped and displayed in a manner of notifying the loss.
In addition, in the special mode C, the first temporary stop display is made 4 seconds after the production symbol 50 starts the variable display, and after 4 seconds since the variable display is resumed (that is, the production symbol 50 is displayed). A second temporary stop display is made after 8 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display, and then after 8 seconds have elapsed since the variable display was resumed (that is, 16 seconds after the production symbol 50 has started the variable display). The display is stopped and displayed in a mode of notifying the loss after the elapse of time).
Further, in the special mode D, a temporary stop display is made after 8 seconds have elapsed since the production symbol 50 has started to display the fluctuation display, and after 8 seconds have elapsed since the fluctuation display was resumed (that is, the production symbol 50 has a fluctuation display). Reach is displayed 16 seconds after the start). When the variation effect is executed by the special mode D, the reach development effect is executed after the above reach display, and then stopped and displayed in a mode for notifying the jackpot.

In addition, a normal mode E is provided as a mode of variation effect when the variation time is “30 seconds”.
In the normal mode E, reach display is performed 30 seconds after the production symbol 50 starts variable display. When the variation effect is executed in the normal mode E, the reach development effect is executed after the above reach display, and then stopped and displayed in a mode for notifying the jackpot.

In each of the above-described aspects, the temporary stop display is performed in such a manner that the effect symbol 50 is temporarily stopped and displayed in any manner. And this temporary stop display does not attach | subject the appearance display 50 in the aspect which alert | reports a loss, and the visual distinction.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the player is grasped that the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed even if the temporary stop display is made, and therefore, the game is performed based on the jackpot lottery. If a temporary stop display is made within the fluctuating production of the number of times, even though the jackpot lottery is only performed once, it will be as if a lot of jackpot lottery has been performed, each based on the lottery result This gives the impression that the production symbol 50 is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the effect determination table during the specific state is used as the effect determination table for determining the variable effect during the ST gaming state or the low probability short-time gaming state in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. 121 is stored.
This specific state effect determination table 121 is acquired within a variable mode command (variable mode number) that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 and within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). The above-described variation effect mode is defined in association with each effect random number (variation mode determination random number).
In addition, in the specific state effect determination table 121, for each variation effect mode, data related to the execution contents of the mode (for example, data for an elapsed time until the next temporary stop display or stop display, etc.) is stored. .
Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation mode command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 obtains a production random number (variation mode determination random number) from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). To do. Then, based on the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command, the acquired variation mode determination random number, and the specific state effect determination table 121, the mode of the variation effect is determined, and data regarding the execution contents of the mode is included. To be acquired.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, according to the specific state effect determination table 121, the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “30H” and the variation mode determination random number is 0. If it is ˜249 (that is, whatever the variation mode determination random number is), the normal mode A is determined as the mode of variation production, and the data of the elapsed time from the start of the variation display to the stop display “4 seconds” is acquired.
In addition, when the above-described variation mode number is “31H” and the variation mode determination random number is 0 to 209, the special mode A is determined as the variation effect mode, and 1 from the start of the variation display. “4 seconds” is acquired as the data of the elapsed time until the first temporary stop display, and “4 seconds” is acquired as the data of the elapsed time from the first temporary stop display to the stop display. When the variation mode determination random number is 210 to 249, the normal mode B is determined as the variation production mode, and “8 seconds” is acquired as the data of the elapsed time from the start of the variation display to the stop display. The

  In addition, when the above-described variation mode number is “32H” and the variation mode determination random number is 0 to 19, the normal mode C is determined as the variation effect mode and the variation display is stopped from the start. “16 seconds” is acquired as the data of the elapsed time until display. Further, when the variation mode determination random number is 20 to 229, the special mode B is determined as the variation production mode, and “4 seconds” is used as the data of the elapsed time from the start of the variation display to the first temporary stop display. "4 seconds" as the data of the elapsed time from the first temporary stop display to the second temporary stop display, "4 seconds" as the data of the elapsed time from the second temporary stop display to the third temporary stop display "4 seconds" is acquired as the data of the elapsed time from the third temporary stop display to the stop display. In addition, when the variation mode determination random number is 230 to 249, the special mode C is determined as the variation production mode, and “4 seconds” is used as the data of the elapsed time from the start of the variation display to the first temporary stop display. “4 seconds” is acquired as data of the elapsed time from the first temporary stop display to the second temporary stop display, and “8 seconds” is acquired as data of the elapsed time from the second temporary stop display to the stop display. The

Further, when the above-described variation mode number is “33H” and the variation mode determination random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the variation mode determination random number is), the variation effect mode is While the normal mode D is determined, “16 seconds” is acquired as the data of the elapsed time from the start of the variable display to the reach display.
Further, when the above-described variation mode number is “B0H” and the variation mode determination random number is 0 to 29, the normal mode D is determined as the variation effect mode, and the reach is started from the start of the variation display. “16 seconds” is acquired as the data of the elapsed time until display. In addition, when the variation mode determination random number is 30 to 249, the special mode D is determined as the variation production mode, and “8 seconds” is used as the data of the elapsed time from the start of the variation display to the first temporary stop display. "8 seconds" is acquired as data of the elapsed time from the first temporary stop display to the reach display.
In addition, when the above-described variation mode number is “B1H” and the variation mode determination random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the variation mode determination random number is), as a variation effect mode While the normal mode E is determined, “30 seconds” is acquired as data of the elapsed time from the start of the variable display to the reach display.

  In the ST gaming state or the low probability short-time gaming state, as described above, based on the received variation mode command (variation mode number), normal mode A, normal mode B, normal mode C, normal mode D, The variation pattern received when the normal mode E, the special mode A, the special mode B, the special mode C, or the special mode D is determined, and the normal mode D, the normal mode E, or the special mode D is determined. Based on the command (variation pattern number), the presence / absence of the reach development effect is determined.

(Outline of specific game effects)
Next, a specific game effect will be described.
The specific gaming effect is executed in the ST gaming state or in the low probability short-time gaming state, indicating that the gaming state has been set (the transition to the gaming state), the indication that the gaming state has ended, A display relating to the remaining number of times until the gaming state ends is performed.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same game-specific effects are executed both in the ST gaming state and in the low-probability short-time gaming state. A specific game effect will be described by taking the state as an example, and description of the specific game effect during the low probability short game state will be omitted.

(Display at ST game state setting)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special game is finished and the game state is set to the ST game state, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 indicates that the game state is set to the ST game state. Display (for example, display of characters such as “RUSH rush!”) Is performed (see FIG. 39A). Thereafter, a display indicating that the ST gaming state is being performed (for example, display of characters such as “RUSH!”, Etc.) is performed on the display unit 21a in the upper part of the region where the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed. “100”, which is the number of times until the ST gaming state is ended (that is, the number of jackpot lotteries), is displayed as the current number (see FIG. 39B).

(Current count subtraction display (update display))
After that, when the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 based on the result of the lottery is started (see FIG. 39C), and when the determined variation time has elapsed, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed. (See FIG. 39 (d)). When the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed, the current number of times displayed is subtracted by 1 (updated display) (see FIG. 39D).

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, not only the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed, but also when the effect symbol 50 is variably displayed in a special manner, the effect symbol 50 is temporarily stopped and displayed. This also displays the current number of times displayed by 1 subtraction.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the effect symbol 50 is variably displayed in the normal manner, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed, and the current number of times is displayed by one subtraction. Therefore, in this case, the current number of times is displayed by one subtraction in one variation effect performed based on one big hit lottery. That is, every time a big win lottery is performed, the current number is also decreased by one.
On the other hand, when the effect symbol 50 is variably displayed in a special manner, the effect symbol 50 is temporarily stopped and displayed so that the current number of times is displayed by 1 and the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed. As a result, the current number is further displayed by one subtraction. Therefore, in this case, the current number of times is subtracted and displayed by two or more in one variation effect performed based on one big hit lottery. That is, every time a big winning lottery is performed, the current number of times is reduced by 2 or more.
For example, when the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed by the special mode A, as described above, since the temporary stop display is performed once, in the variation variation performed once based on one big win lottery. The current number is displayed by 1 subtraction by the temporary stop display and by 1 subtraction display by the stop display. That is, in this case, the current number of times is reduced by 2 even though the jackpot lottery is performed only once.

By the way, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the gaming state is set to the ST gaming state, 100 times are set as the number of times until the ST gaming state is ended (the number of high-accuracy times and the number of time reductions). The Thereafter, each time the big winning lottery is performed, the set number of times is decremented by one, and when the set number of times becomes 0, the ST gaming state ends. That is, the set number of times corresponds to the remaining number of times until the ST gaming state is finished.
Here, when only the variable display of the effect symbol 50 according to the normal mode is performed, each time the jackpot lottery is performed, the above set number of times is decremented by 1 and the current number of times is also decremented by 1, The current number of times displayed corresponds to the set number of times described above (the remaining number of times until the ST gaming state ends).
However, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during the ST game state, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed not only in the normal mode but also in the special mode. When the display of the effect symbol 50 is performed in a special manner, each time the jackpot lottery is performed, the above set number of times is decremented by 1, but the current number of times is decremented by 2 or more. The current number of times does not coincide with the set number of times described above, and is a value smaller than the set number of times (see FIG. 40).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the variation display of the effect symbol 50 in the special mode is performed even once in the ST gaming state, the number of times is less than the remaining number of times until the ST gaming state ends. The current number of times is displayed, and the current number of times does not coincide with the remaining number of times until the ST gaming state ends. And a game will advance, without these frequency | counts agree | coinciding.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 50 and the stop display of the effect symbol 50 are not visually distinguished, so the player can It cannot be determined whether the current number of times displayed is subtracted by the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 50 or subtracted by the stop display of the effect symbol 50. Therefore, the player recognizes that the current number of times displayed is the remaining number of times until the ST gaming state ends.

(Current subtraction display stop effect)
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the displayed current number is subtracted by the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 50 and the stop display of the effect symbol 50, so that the currently displayed There may be a situation where the number of times is less than the remaining number of times until the ST gaming state ends.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the current number of times described above is a predetermined value (10 in the present embodiment), the current number of times and the remaining number of times until the end of the ST gaming state at that time point When the difference is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (5 in this embodiment), the subtraction is not performed until the remaining number of times until the end of the ST gaming state matches the current number described above. A display stop effect is executed.

Specifically, the production symbol 50 is stopped and displayed, and the current number of times is subtracted. When the current number of times becomes 10, the remaining number of times until the end of the ST gaming state at that time is 15 times. When it is above, since the difference between the current number of times and the remaining number of times becomes a specific value of 5 or more, the subtraction display in which the current number of times is not subtracted at the start of the next variation display of the effect symbol 50 A display indicating that the stop effect has been started (for example, display of characters such as “RUSH gold binding!”) Is performed (see FIG. 41B). Thereafter, a display indicating that the ST gaming state is being displayed on the display unit 21a (display of “RUSH!”) Is a display indicating that it is a subtraction display stop effect (for example, “RUSH is being locked!”). The display is switched to (display), and display indicating that the current number of times is not subtracted is displayed (for example, display of an image in which the current number is blocked and display of characters such as “HOLD!”) (See FIG. 41 (c) and (d)).
Further, when the effect symbol 50 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the above-described conditions are satisfied, the same display is performed when the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is resumed.

  Then, when the change display of the effect symbol 50 is performed without performing the subtraction display of the current number of times, and the remaining number of times until the end of the ST gaming state matches the current number of times, the above display is erased, and the ST gaming state is being performed. A display indicating that it is present is performed (see FIGS. 39B to 39D). Then, the subtraction display of the current number by the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 50 and the stop display of the effect symbol 50 is resumed.

(Presentation display of the current number of times)
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the production symbol 50 is stopped and displayed, the current number of times is displayed in a subtracted manner, and the current number of times becomes a predetermined default value (10 in the present embodiment), When the difference between the current number of times and the remaining number of times until the end of the ST gaming state at that time is less than a predetermined value (5 in this embodiment), the difference display is added to the current number. Production is to be executed.
Specifically, when the production symbol 50 is stopped and displayed, and the current number of times is subtracted and the current number of times becomes 10, the remaining number of times until the end of the ST gaming state at that time is less than 15 times. (11 times to 14 times), the difference between the current number of times and the remaining number of times is less than a specific value of 5. Therefore, at the start of the next variable display of the production symbol 50, this difference is set. An addition display to be added to the current number is performed, and a display indicating that the current number addition display has been performed (for example, display of characters such as “UP!”) Is performed (see FIG. 42B).
For example, if the remaining number of times until the end of the ST gaming state at the time when the current number of times is 10 is 13, the current number of times is updated to 13 at the start of the variable display of the production symbol 50 (See FIGS. 42A and 42B).
Further, when the effect symbol 50 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the above-described conditions are satisfied, the same display is performed when the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is resumed.

Thereafter, a subtraction display is performed for the current number of times after the addition display by the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 50 and the stop display of the effect symbol 50.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the current number of times reaches a predetermined value (10 in the present example), the current number of times coincides with the remaining number of times until the end of the ST gaming state at that time. If it is (that is, when the remaining number of times is 10), the subtraction display is executed as it is.

(Display at the end of ST gaming state)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the current number of times displayed is 0, a display indicating that the ST gaming state has ended (for example, display of characters such as “RUSH end”) is performed (FIG. 43 ( b)). Then, after the display indicating that it is in the ST gaming state and the current number of times are erased, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed (see FIG. 43C).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is set to the ST gaming state or the low probability short-time gaming state, the remaining number of times until the gaming state is finished (high-precision number and short-time number of times) ) Is set as 100 times, and this number is displayed as the current number.
Then, the current number of times is displayed by subtracting 1 (updated display) when the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a variable effect executed based on a single jackpot lottery, but the effect symbol 50 is displayed in a special manner. When the change display is performed, 1 subtraction display is performed not only by the stop display of the effect symbol 50 but also by the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 50.
On the other hand, 1 is subtracted from the remaining number of times until the above gaming state is completed on condition that a big win lottery is performed.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation display of the production symbol 50 is performed in a special manner, the current number of times is 2 or more even though the jackpot lottery is performed only once. Since the subtraction display is performed, the number of times smaller than the remaining number of times until the above gaming state ends is displayed as the current number of times.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the remaining number of times until the above gaming state ends may be greater than the current number of times displayed, and thus the above gaming state continues beyond this current number of times. The player can have a sense of expectation to do.
Thus, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the gaming state as described above, and to enhance the player's interest in these gaming states. .

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the current number of times becomes a predetermined value (10 in the present example), the difference between the current number of times and the remaining number of times until the end of the gaming state at the time point Is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (5 in this embodiment), then the current number of times is not subtracted until the remaining number of times until the end of the gaming state matches the current number of times. It has become.
In other words, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the current number of times reaches the above-mentioned predetermined value, after that, since the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed without reducing the current number of times, the current number of times is small. Thus, even in a state where the end of the gaming state as described above is imminent, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the gaming state will continue, and to enhance the player's interest in these gaming states It can be done.

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

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

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, so that the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303 and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2102.

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

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

  Next, a gaming state designation command reception process executed when a gaming state designation command is received in the command analysis process of step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the game state designation command is stored in the special control end process 1302 in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the high-probability game flag is on or off, the short-time game flag is on or off, the high-probability number information, or the short-time number information included in the received game state designation command. Are stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the short-time game flag is on based on the information stored in the predetermined storage area in step 2200. Then, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not on (that is, the short-time game flag is off), the game state designation command receiving process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time-saving game flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the high probability game flag is on based on the information stored in the predetermined storage area in step 2200. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2205. On the other hand, when it is determined that the high probability game flag is not on (that is, the high probability game flag is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 acquires the number of time reductions (100 in this embodiment) from the information stored in the predetermined storage area in step 2200, and stores the acquired time reduction times in the predetermined number storage area of the sub RAM 303. To do. Note that the number of times stored in this number storage area corresponds to the remaining number of times until the low-probability gaming state ends. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2204.

In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 sets a display command at the time of low probability short game state setting in the transmission buffer. The low-probability short game state setting display command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board in step 2103 described above. (Not particularly shown), and on these control boards, a display indicating that the gaming state is set to the low probability short gaming state based on the low probability short gaming state setting display command. Various processes are executed. Then, the game state designation command reception process is terminated.
Further, in step 2205 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2202 that the highly probable game flag is turned on, the number of times of high probability or short time (100 in this embodiment) is determined from the information stored in the predetermined storage area in step 2200. And the obtained number of times is stored in a predetermined number of times storage area of the sub-RAM 303. The number of times stored in this number storage area corresponds to the remaining number of times until the ST gaming state is completed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2206.

  In step 2206, the sub CPU 301 sets the ST gaming state setting display command in the transmission buffer. The ST game state setting display command set here is the image control board (not shown), the sound control board (not shown), the lighting control board (particularly, not shown) in step 2103 described above. These control boards execute various processes for display indicating that the gaming state has been set to the ST gaming state based on the ST gaming state setting display command. It will be. Then, the game state designation command reception process is terminated.

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

In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number (variation mode determining random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 acquires an effect determination table corresponding to the current gaming state. For example, when the gaming state is set to the ST gaming state or the low-probability short gaming state, the specific-state effect determination table 121 is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the gaming state is the ST gaming state or the low probability short gaming state. If it is determined that the game state is the ST game state or the low probability short game state, the process proceeds to step 2305. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the ST gaming state nor the low probability short-time gaming state is reached, the process proceeds to the next step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 sets the mode of variation effect based on the effect random number acquired in step 2300 described above, the effect determination table acquired in step 2301 described above, and the received change mode command (variation mode number). decide. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2304.

In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode determined in step 2303 described above in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (not shown in particular) in step 2103 described above. In addition, the change effect corresponding to the received change effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.
Further, in step 2305 which proceeds when it is determined in the above-described step 2302 that the game state is the ST gaming state or the low probability short-time gaming state, the sub CPU 301 indicates that the current number of times displayed is less than a predetermined value (10 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the value is less than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step 2307. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is not less than the predetermined value (that is, greater than or equal to the predetermined value), the process proceeds to the next step 2306.

  In step 2306, the sub CPU 301 determines a variation effect mode based on the effect random number acquired in step 2300 described above, the effect determination table 121 during the specific state, and the received variation mode command (variation mode number). In addition, the sub CPU 301 acquires data of elapsed time corresponding to the determined variation effect mode from the effect determination table 121 during the specific state. For example, when the normal mode A is determined as the variation effect mode, elapsed time data of “4 seconds” is acquired (see FIG. 38). Further, when the special mode B is determined as the mode of variation effect, elapsed time data of “4 seconds”, “4 seconds”, “4 seconds”, “4 seconds” is acquired (see FIG. 38). . Then, the process proceeds to Step 2308.

Further, in step 2307 which proceeds when it is determined that the current number of times displayed in the above-described step 2305 is less than the predetermined value, the sub CPU 301 determines that the received variation mode command ( The normal mode corresponding to the variation mode number) is determined as the variation effect mode, and the elapsed time data corresponding to the determined variation effect mode is acquired.
For example, when the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command is “32H”, the normal mode C is determined as the variation effect mode regardless of the effect random number (see FIG. 38). When the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command is “B0H”, the normal mode D is determined as the variation effect mode regardless of the effect random number (see FIG. 38).
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the current number of times displayed is less than the predetermined value, the normal mode is always determined as the mode of the variation effect. As a result, after the current number of times is less than the predetermined value, the current number of times displayed and the remaining number of times until the ST gaming state or the low-probability short-time gaming state ends are matched and displayed. When the current number of times reaches zero, the gaming state described above ends.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2308.

In step 2308, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode determined in step 2306 or step 2307 described above in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (not shown in particular) in step 2103 described above. In addition, the change effect corresponding to the received change effect execution command is executed on these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2309.
In step 2309, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received variable mode command corresponds to the hit (ie, “B0H” or “B1H”). If it is determined that it corresponds to the winning combination, the variation mode command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it does not correspond to a win (that is, corresponds to a loss), the process proceeds to the next step 2310.

  In step 2310, the sub CPU 301 executes a current number display control process for performing display control of the current number of times being displayed. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

Next, the current number display control process of step 2310 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the displayed current number is a predetermined value (10 in this embodiment). If it is determined to be the default value, the process proceeds to step 2402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is not the default value, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 executes current number subtraction display processing for subtracting the current number of times being displayed. Then, the current number display control process ends.

  Further, in step 2402, which proceeds when it is determined that the current number of times displayed in step 2400 is a default value, the sub CPU 301 performs a process for reaching a default value for stopping subtraction display or adding the current number of times. Execute. Then, the current number display control process ends.

Next, the current number subtraction display process of step 2401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 stores the elapsed time data acquired in step 2306 or step 2307 described above in a predetermined data storage area of the sub RAM 303. This data storage area has a total of four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and each acquired elapsed time data is from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 50 to the stop display. Are stored from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in time series order. For example, when the special mode B is determined as the mode of the special variation effect, (1) “4 seconds” (from the start of the variable display to the first temporary stop display), (2) “4 seconds” (from the restart of the variable display after the first temporary stop display to the second temporary stop display), (3) “4 seconds” (the third time from the restart of the variable display after the second temporary stop display) (4) “4 seconds” (from the restart of the variable display after the third temporary stop display to the stop display) is acquired, but the earliest (1) data in the time series is the first 1 is stored in the storage unit, and then the data of (2) is stored in the second storage unit, the data of (3) is stored in the third storage unit, and the data of (4) is stored in the fourth storage unit. Will be.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2501.

In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 sets the elapsed time related to the data stored in the first storage unit to a predetermined timer counter. Thereby, the time measurement of the elapsed time is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2502.
In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 executes an elapsed time data shift process for shifting the elapsed time data stored in each storage unit. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 clears the elapsed time data stored in the first storage unit and stores the elapsed time data stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit with a smaller number. Shift to part. If the elapsed time data is not stored in the storage units subsequent to the second storage unit, the elapsed time data is not stored in the storage unit having a small number, and there is no elapsed time data.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2503.

In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the elapsed time set in the timer has elapsed. If it is determined that it has not elapsed, the process returns to step 2503. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2504.
In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a subtraction display stop flag indicating that the subtraction display of the current number of times being displayed is to be stopped is on. If it is determined to be on, the process proceeds to step 2506. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2505.

In step 2505, the sub CPU 301 sets a subtraction display execution command for subtracting and displaying the current number of times being displayed in the transmission buffer. The subtraction display execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (not shown) in step 2103 described above. These control boards execute various processes for subtracting 1 from the displayed current number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2506.
In step 2506, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not elapsed time data is stored in the first storage unit. If it is determined that it is not stored, the process proceeds to step 2509. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2507.

In step 2507, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the displayed current number is a predetermined value (10 in this embodiment). If it is determined that the value is not the default value, the process returns to step 2501. On the other hand, if it is determined to be the default value, the process proceeds to the next step 2508.
In step 2508, the sub CPU 301 executes the same default value arrival processing as in step 2402 described above. Then, the process returns to step 2501.

Further, in step 2509 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2506 that the elapsed time data is not stored in the first storage unit, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current number of times displayed is zero. . If it is determined that the value is 0, the process proceeds to step 2512. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not 0 (that is, 1 or more), the process proceeds to the next step 2510.
In step 2510, the sub CPU 301 subtracts 1 from the number of times stored in the predetermined number of times storage area of the sub RAM 303 (the remaining number of times until the ST gaming state or the low probability short-time gaming state ends). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2511.

In step 2511, the sub CPU 301 executes stop cancellation processing for canceling the subtraction display stop. Then, the current number subtraction display process ends.
Further, in step 2512 which proceeds when it is determined that the current number of times displayed in step 2509 is 0, the sub CPU 301 executes display processing related to the end of the ST gaming state or the low probability short-time gaming state. The display command at the end of the specific gaming state is set in the transmission buffer. The display command at the end of the specific gaming state set here is the image control board (not shown), the sound control board (not shown), the lighting control board (particularly, not shown) in step 2103 described above. (Not shown), and various control processes related to the end of the gaming state described above are executed on these control boards. Then, the current number subtraction display process ends.

Next, the default value arrival processing at step 2402 and step 2508 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 obtains the difference between the number of times stored in the number of times storage area of the sub RAM 303 and the current number of times displayed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the difference acquired in step 2600 described above is zero. When it is determined that the difference is 0, the process when the default value is reached is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the difference is not 0 (that is, 1 or more), the process proceeds to the next step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the difference acquired in step 2600 described above is equal to or greater than a specific value (5 in this embodiment). If it is determined that the difference is not greater than or equal to the specific value (that is, less than the specific value), the process proceeds to step 2605. On the other hand, if it is determined that the difference is greater than or equal to the specific value, the process proceeds to the next step 2603.
In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 sets a subtraction display stop execution command for executing display related to the stop of the subtraction display of the current number of times being displayed in the transmission buffer. The subtraction display stop execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in step 2103 described above. In these control boards, various display processes related to the stop of the subtraction display of the current number of times are executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2604.

In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 turns on the subtraction display stop flag. Then, the process when the default value is reached is terminated.
Further, in step 2605 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2602 that the difference is not greater than or equal to a specific value, the sub CPU 301 adds the difference acquired in step 2600 described above to the current number of times displayed and displays it. Is set in the transmission buffer. The current number addition execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in step 2103 described above. In addition, the current number of times is added and displayed on these control boards. Then, the process when the default value is reached is terminated.

Next, the above-described step 2511 stop cancellation process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the subtraction display stop flag is on. And when it determines with it not being ON (namely, it is OFF), a stop cancellation | release process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined to be on, the process proceeds to the next step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of times stored in the number storage area of the sub RAM 303 matches the current number of times displayed. If it is determined that they do not match, the stop cancellation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to the next step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 sets a stop release execution command for performing display related to the stop release of the current subtraction display in the transmission buffer. The stop release execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (not shown) in step 2103 described above. In addition, the display is performed on these control boards in order to cancel the stop of the current display of the current number of times. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2703.
In step 2703, the sub CPU 301 turns off the subtraction display stop flag. Then, the stop cancellation process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In Step 2800, the sub CPU 301 acquires the effect random number updated in Step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the reach development effect based on the acquired effect random number, the effect determination table, and the received change pattern command (change pattern number). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2802.

  In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 sets a reach development effect execution command corresponding to the aspect determined in step 2802 described above in the transmission buffer. The reach development effect execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the sound control board (not shown in particular), and the illumination control board (particularly shown) in step 2103 described above. And reach development effects are executed on these control boards. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the ST gaming state and the low-probability short-time gaming state can be set as a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state (a gaming state that combines the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to set a high-probability non-short game state combining a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-short game state. And also in this high-probability non-short-time gaming state, you may perform the effect during a specific gaming state similarly to the above-mentioned embodiment.
By doing so, the variation of the advantageous gaming state is increased, and the opportunity to execute the effect during the specific gaming state is increased. Therefore, the interest for the advantageous gaming state can be enhanced more effectively.

In the above-described embodiment, the current subtraction number and the remaining subtraction number until the end of the ST gaming state are both 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If it becomes, it is good also as a value of 2 or more.
In the above-described embodiment, the current number of updates is displayed by subtraction display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a value corresponding to a predetermined number (100 in the above-described embodiment) may be set to 0, and addition may be performed from 0 to the predetermined number. That is, 0 may be displayed as the current number of times, and the current number of times may be updated and displayed by addition display with a predetermined added value (for example, 1). In this case, it is necessary to set the number of times until the end of the ST gaming state from 0 to a predetermined number to be added by the same added value.

In the above-described embodiment, the variation time is determined by the variation mode command (variation mode number) determined in the main control board 100, and provided in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 based on the variation mode command. In addition, the aspect of the variation effect is determined by the effect determination table 121 during the specific state, but is not limited to this.
For example, for each variation mode command, by defining the corresponding variation effect mode uniquely, the variation mode command is determined on the main control board 100, and the variation effect mode is also determined. Become.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the end of the ST gaming state and the low probability short-time gaming state is displayed on the condition that the current number of times displayed is 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of the above, in the gaming state command received from the main control board 100, the above-described display may be performed on condition that the short-time gaming state flag or the highly probable gaming state flag is turned off.
Further, the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  Note that the normal gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first gaming state of the present invention. In addition, the ST gaming state and the low probability short-time gaming state in the above-described embodiment correspond to the second gaming state of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of Step 900 to Step 922 in the above-described embodiment, and the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of Step 2300 to Step 2302 and Step 2305 to Step 2308 in the above-described embodiment include This corresponds to the variation effect mode determination means of the invention. In addition, the image control board and the effect display device 21 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the change effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 1301 and step 1108 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming state control means of the present invention. Further, the image control board and the effect display device 21 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the number display means and the number display update means of the present invention. Further, the number storage area of the sub-RAM 303 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the number storage means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2510 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the number updating means of the present invention.

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

Claims (1)

A first game state in which a game progresses based on a predetermined game condition that is a condition related to the progress of the game, and a second game state in which a game progresses based on a game condition that is more advantageous than the game conditions in the first game state In a gaming machine capable of proceeding with a game according to any of the gaming states of
Lottery means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player by lottery based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition;
When it is determined whether or not the special game can be executed by the lottery means, a variation effect mode determination unit that determines a variation effect mode in which a variation display of the effect symbol for informing the determination result is performed;
Fluctuation effect execution means for variably displaying the effect symbol in a mode determined by the fluctuation effect mode determination means;
The gaming state is set to the second gaming state by satisfying a predetermined setting condition, and the number of determinations by the lottery means performed after the gaming state is set to the second gaming state reaches a predetermined number. A game state control means for ending the second game state as a condition;
By setting the gaming state to the second gaming state, a number display means for displaying a value corresponding to the predetermined number as the current number of times,
A number of times display updating means for subtracting and displaying the current number of times displayed,
The variation effect mode determining means is
A plurality of modes including a special mode in which, after the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode after the production symbol starts to display the variation, the production symbol restarts the variable display. Decide the mode of variation production from
The number-of-times display update means
In the variation effect, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, the current number of times displayed is subtracted and displayed, and when the variation effect is executed according to the special mode, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. as well, the current number of times that is displayed to display subtraction, while satisfying a predetermined condition, said by any temporary stop display of the stop display and the performance symbol of performance symbols, subtracting displays the current number being displayed And the remaining number of times that is the difference between the number of determinations made by the lottery means and the predetermined number at a predetermined time other than during the time when the displayed current number is not subtracted and displayed. When the difference from the current number of times displayed has reached a specific value, a display is added to add the number of times corresponding to the difference to the current number of times displayed. Is set so as to,
During which current does not subtract display the number, the separately from the current number display, a game machine and performing demonstrates displays that does not perform subtraction display of the current count.

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