JP6492245B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine provided with a symbol for notifying a result of a lottery performed due to a game ball entering a starting port.

  The current pachinko machine has a plurality of special symbols, determines whether or not the first special symbol is correct based on the ball entering the first starting port, and the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port. In general, the configuration for determining whether or not the item is correct is determined. In addition, the first on-hold storage that holds the random number extracted due to the ball entering the first start port until the hit determination is performed, and the random number extracted due to the ball entering the second start port is determined whether or not The second reserved memory that holds the information until it is stored is set to have a predetermined number (for example, 4) of the upper limit number of each reserved memory, and has a reserved storage area that can store up to eight. There is a device provided with a sorting device (so-called 8 chucker) that alternately distributes game balls to a first start port and a second start port <Patent Document 1>.

  In addition, there is an invention in which effect display over a plurality of special symbol fluctuation displays is continuously and smoothly displayed <Patent Document 2>.

JP 2012-161534 A JP 2010-035776 A

  In the pachinko gaming machine using 8 chuckers described above, there is a characteristic that the period in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol repeatedly alternate increases, but in the current pachinko gaming machine, the characteristic is directed. It is hard to say that it is used effectively in the display.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an effect display that effectively uses the characteristics in a configuration using eight chuckers.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
Arrange the first start port and the second start port in the game area,
A first special symbol for informing a result of the determination of success / failure based on a game ball entering the first start port;
A second special symbol for notifying the result of the determination of success / failure based on the game ball entering the second start port;
A random number extracted due to the game ball entering the first start port is stored as a first reserved memory up to a predetermined upper limit, and extracted due to the game ball entering the second start port A storage unit for storing the random number up to a predetermined upper limit as a second storage,
A go / no-go decision means for making a go / no-go decision as to whether or not to cause a big hit to open the big prize opening based on the first hold memory or the second hold memory that has passed the longest time since being stored in the hold storage means. When,
Prefetch determination means for prefetching to determine whether or not the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory is a specific value before performing the appropriateness determination means;
A variation time selection means for selecting a variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol until the determination result of the success / failure determination means is notified,
Each time a game ball enters, it is provided with a start port distributing means for alternately distributing the game ball to at least the first start port and the second start port;
The variable time selection means, if the storage order of the first hold storage and the second hold storage stored in the hold storage means is a predetermined order, and the prefetch determination is a predetermined determination result, The variation time selection table for selecting the variation time is switched from a normal variation time selection table to a specific variation time selection table to select the variation time ,
An effect display device that performs an effect display corresponding to a variation between the first special symbol and the second special symbol,
The predetermined order is an order in which the next selection target becomes the second reservation storage when selecting the variable time for the first reservation storage,
When the variation time of the second special symbol is selected from the specific variation time selection table following the variation time of the first special symbol, in the effect display device, during the variation time of the first special symbol, or From the jackpot of the first special symbol, to display the effect variation of one time based on the determination result of both the determination result of the first special symbol and the result of the prefetch determination of the second special symbol It is a characteristic ball game machine.

  The upper limit of the number of first reserved memories and the upper limit of the second reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means are preferably the same number. For example, if the upper limit of the first reserved memory is four, the upper limit of the second reserved memory is also A configuration in which the number is four and the upper limit of the entire storage unit is eight is preferable.

  When it is determined that the big hit is determined by the success / failure determination means, the content of the big hit game to be executed and the game state after the end of the big hit game are preferably selected from a plurality of types, and the number of times of operation of the big prize opening is determined. There may be a plurality of types of jackpot games due to differences. In addition, the types of gaming state after the end of the big hit game include a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit by the success / failure determination means, and a normal state related to the operation of the special symbol and the variable winning device (second starting port). It has a short time state that shortens the symbol variation time (it also becomes an open extended state that increases the operation time of the variable winning device or / and the number of times of operation more than usual), in combination with the case where each is carried out independently The type of jackpot game may be provided, and the type of jackpot game may be provided by combining the contents of the jackpot game with the end of the jackpot game.

  As the start port distribution means, an alternating distribution start port device (so-called 8 chucker) is suitable as the distribution means that alternately distributes one by one to the first start port or the second start port. Other configurations may be used as long as it is possible to perform the operation of distributing the game balls one by one alternately to the mouth and the second starting port. Further, instead of alternately distributing one by one, it may be configured to distribute alternately at a predetermined ratio. The distribution may be a mechanical type using the game ball's own weight or an electric driving source.

  The specific value determined by the pre-reading determination means may be a value that causes a big hit, and further, a value that is confirmed together with the contents of the big hit game and a random number for determining the big hit symbol that determines the gaming state after the big hit game ends. Also good. In this case, the content of the specific value is, for example, a value that generates a 15-round jackpot game, a value that shifts to a short-time state or a high-probability game state after the jackpot game ends. The specific value may be a reach determination random number value, a reach determination random number value, or a variation pattern determination random value, and a value indicating the specific reach may be set as the specific value.

  A configuration in which the determination by the prefetch determination unit is always performed every time the acquired random number value is stored is suitable. However, every time the prefetch determination unit performs the determination, the determination may be transmitted to the effect control device. A configuration may be adopted in which it is determined whether or not to transmit the value on the condition of the determination content (result) of the value and the gaming state at the time when the prefetch determination means is performed, and may not be transmitted. For example, when the determination content does not indicate a specific value (for example, jackpot or specific reach), or when the current game state is when the extended extension function is activated, the transmission is not performed.

  The variable time selection means is preferably configured to select the variable time based on a random number extracted due to entering the first start port or the second start port, and the gaming state and the progress of the game (holding storage) The variable time selection table to be selected is preferably changed in accordance with the number of items and the storage order of the hold storage described later.

  A holding storage means, a prefetch determination means, a success / failure determination means, and a variation time selection means, and a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and an effect symbol display device and the like based on a signal received from the main control device The main control device indicates the determination result and the selected variation time each time the variation time selection unit according to the determination result of the success / failure determination unit is implemented. A signal (instruction command) is transmitted to the sub-control device, and the sub-control device stores the content of the signal indicating the prefetch determination result, and then selects an effect mode according to the content of the signal indicating the received variation time. A configuration for displaying on the effect symbol display device is suitable. However, when the received signal indicates the variation of the first special figure selected from the specific variation time selection table, the sub-control device does not display the effect pattern according to the signal on the effect symbol display device. (Without selecting the production mode), refer to the prefetch determination result related to the second reserved memory that is memorized and then fluctuates, during the variation time of the first special symbol, or the big hit of the first special symbol From this, it becomes the structure which selects the effect aspect of 1 time and displays it on an effect symbol display apparatus based on the pre-judgment determination result of the said 1st special symbol, and the prefetch determination result of the 2nd special symbol referred.

  Therefore, when the sub-control device receives at least the pre-reading determination result of the second special symbol after the pre-reading determination result of the first special symbol, it is preferable to store the contents, and all received It is good also as a structure which memorize | stores this prefetch determination result until the corresponding pending | holding memory is digested.

  According to the ball game machine of claim 1, the first hold memory and the second hold memory are utilized by utilizing the characteristic that the first hold memory and the second hold memory are likely to be stored alternately. Since the change time selection table for selecting the change time of the special symbol is switched according to the result of the prefetch determination with reference to the storage order, the various effects can be made according to the change of the change time selection table.

In addition , when a specific variation time selection table is set, the determination result of the first special symbol that has been determined to be successful and the determination result of the second special symbol that is to be determined next are determined. It is possible to notify with one effect display corresponding to the end of the change of the second special symbol for which the success / failure determination is performed after the first special symbol for which the determination of success / failure has been performed or during the big hit. Become.

The front view of the game board 1. FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the start distribution apparatus 33. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a game machine. The flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process which the main controller 80 performs. The chart which shows an example of the change time of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol. A chart showing the types of jackpot games. 7 is a flowchart showing a hold number instruction command reception process executed by a sub integrated control device 83; 7 is a flowchart illustrating a change instruction command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the first embodiment. In Example 1, the timing chart 1 which shows the example of the relationship between the change time of special symbols, the effect display time on the effect symbol display device 6, and so on. In Example 1, the timing chart 2 which shows the example of a relationship between the change time of the special symbol, the effect display time on the effect symbol display device 6, and the like. In Example 1, the timing chart which shows the modification of the relationship between the change time of a special symbol and the effect display time on the effect symbol display apparatus 6 is shown. Display example 1 performed by the production symbol display device 6 The example 2 of a display implemented with the production symbol display apparatus 6. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a prefetch determination command reception process executed by a sub integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a change instruction command reception process 2 executed by a sub integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment. In Example 2, the timing chart 1 which shows the example of a relationship between the change time of special symbols, the effect display time on the effect symbol display device 6, and the like. In Example 2, the timing chart 2 which shows the example of a relationship between the change time of special symbols, the effect display time on the effect symbol display device 6, and the like. In Example 2, the timing chart 3 which shows the example of a relationship between the change time of special symbols, the effect display time on the effect symbol display device 6, and the like.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 1, in the game board 1, a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b is divided into a first game area 3a and a second game area 3b. The right side of the center case 5 arranged in the center is the first game area 3a, and the left side is the second game area 3b. The first game area 3a is reached when the game ball is fired at a predetermined firing strength or higher, and the second game area 3b is “a game ball fired at a launch intensity that does not reach the first game area 3a”. It will be the “flowing game area”. Accordingly, the game ball that has reached part A shown in the drawing reaches the first game area 3a (right side of the center case 5), and the game ball that does not reach A passes through the second game area 3b (left side of the center case 5). It will flow down. A plurality of game nails are planted in the first game area 3a and the second game area 3b.

  The center case 5 includes a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window for directing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and corresponds to the effect display device of the present invention), and the like. Yes. A normal symbol operating gate 17 is installed on the right side toward the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 17, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is extracted, and whether or not it is determined based on the extracted random number (normal symbol lottery) is performed. A start distribution device 33 (corresponding to the start port distribution means of the present invention) provided with a first start port 11 and a second start port 12a therein is disposed immediately below the center case 5. The detailed configuration and operation of the starter distribution device 33 will be described later with reference to the drawings.

  On the right side of the start apportioning device 33, there is provided a second start port 12b configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery. That is, the second start port 12b can enter the game ball only when winning in the normal symbol lottery, that is, only when the normal electric accessory is released.

  Variation display of special symbols (also referred to as special figures) due to the entrance of game balls into the first start port 11 and the second start port 12a built in the second start port 12b and the start distribution device 33 A big hit lottery involving

  In the upper right of the second starting port 12b, a big winning port 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened during a big hit game is arranged. In the lower left area of the game area 3, a plurality of normal winning ports 31 to 32 are arranged.

  In the present embodiment, the second start port 12b and the second start port 12a built in the start distribution device 33 are both the second start port switch 12c (see FIG. 3) provided inside the game board 1. The game ball that has entered the ball is detected by the second start port switch 12c. However, each switch may be provided so that both detection signals are processed as detection of passage of the second start port. Further, the first start port 11 built in the start distribution device 33 communicates with a first start port switch 11a (described later with reference to FIG. 3) provided in the game board 1, and entered the ball. A game ball is detected by the first start port switch 11a.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12a, or the second start port 12b, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted and stored as reserved storage. Based on the random number extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port 11, the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special diagram) is variably displayed, and the second starting port 12a or the second starting port 12b. A second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol) is variably displayed based on the random number extracted due to the entry into the ball.

  The second start port 12b configured as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times in the normal symbol lottery (specifically, in the present embodiment, it receives a falling game ball). The tongue piece member for guiding into the machine advances from the rear toward the front and maintains the advanced state). Specifically, in the normal gaming state, about 1.6 seconds are released once by one winning. That is, the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 12b) is opened according to the normal symbol determination of normal symbols. Note that the ordinary electric combination as the second starting port 12b is not limited to the above-described configuration of the present embodiment, that is, the one that realizes opening or closing by the forward and backward displacement of the tongue piece member, but a general so-called tulip type ordinary electric combination. You may make it comprise with a thing.

  In the lower right of the game board 3, a 7-segment first special figure display device that displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special figure) that varies due to the ball entering the first starting port 11. 9 and a 7-segment second special-figure display device that displays a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special figure) that changes due to the ball entering the second start-up opening 12a or the second start-up opening 12b. 10 and the first special figure hold composed of four LEDs for displaying the number of first hold memories (corresponding to the first hold memory of the present invention) stored due to the ball entering the first starting port 11 Number display device 18 and four numbers for displaying the number of second reserved memories (corresponding to the second reserved memory of the present invention) stored due to entering the second starting port 12a or the second starting port 12b 2nd special figure reservation number display device 19 consisting of 2 LEDs, normal symbol display device 7 consisting of 2 LEDs, and 4 LEDs Prussian view the number of holding the display device 8 composed is provided.

  Note that the first special figure reservation number display device 18a and the second special figure reservation number display device 18b of the present embodiment are each configured to be able to display the storage of the reservation upper limit number of four by four LEDs. ing. Further, in the present embodiment, the start distribution device 33 alternately increases the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, and can store a total of eight reserved memories as the upper limit number.

  During the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, and regardless of the distinction between the first start port 11 and the second start port 12a or the second start port 12b, the ball enters the start port. According to the order, whether or not to hold storage is determined.

  A special prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the symbol form in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are determined and displayed. When the big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the big prize opening 14 is opened almost synchronously, and a game ball enters the big prize opening 14 (the count switch 14a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball). Is configured to be possible.

  Next, the operation content of the gaming machine will be described. The pachinko machine in the present embodiment is configured as a probability variable machine, and the determination of success / failure based on the game ball entering the first start port 11, the second start port 12a, and the second start port 12b is a normal gaming state (low probability). (Gaming state) and a high-probability gaming state with a high probability of winning a big hit compared to the normal gaming state. In this embodiment, the normal (low) probability is set to 1/300 and the high probability is set to 1/30.

  In addition, it has an open extension function that changes the activation trigger and operating time of the normal electric accessory (second start port 12b). The accessory performs an opening operation of 1.6 seconds once, and when the opening extension function is activated (open extension state), the normal electric accessory performs an opening operation of 2.8 seconds for each hit of the normal symbol. It is set to be performed twice. In addition, the variation pattern (variation time) of the first and second special symbols in the gaming state in which the opening extension function is activated is an average variation time than the variation pattern selection table used in the gaming state in which the opening extension function is not activated. Is selected using a shortening variation pattern selection table set so as to be shorter. As a result, the number of fluctuations in the special symbol per unit time when the open extension function is activated is greater than that when the open extension function is not activated (short-time function). Operates in the same way as start and end. Since the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is performed due to the entry of the game ball into the normal symbol operation gate 17, the player can play the first game area 3a when the release extension function is activated (open extension state). The game intensity is adjusted so that the game ball flows down. Also, the game ball that has flowed down the first game area 3a does not enter the starter sorter 33 due to the shape of the center case 5 and the game nail planting position, and the game that has flowed down the second game area 3b. Only the ball enters the starter sorter 33.

  It should be noted that when the open extension function is activated, the time reduction function for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (increasing the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time) is also activated. Specifically, the normal symbol fluctuation time when the opening extension function is not activated is set to 6.2 seconds, and the normal symbol fluctuation time when the opening extension function is activated is set to 0.7 seconds. Yes. As a result, when the opening extension function is activated, the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time is increased, and the operation trigger of the ordinary electric accessory is greatly increased. As a result, the rate of entering the ordinary electric accessory per unit time increases, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol increases, and the decrease in holding balls is suppressed.

  Next, the structure of the start distribution apparatus 33 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view for explaining the configuration of the starting distribution device 33, and is a cross-sectional view cut at a predetermined position from the front front side so that the internal structure can be easily understood. The starter distribution device 33 has a mounting board 33b for mounting the starter distribution apparatus 33 on the front side surface of the game board 1, and an odd-shaped cross section in front of the mounting board 33b and can distribute game balls inside. And a housing member 33c serving as a housing in which a space is formed.

  The mounting board 33b has four screw holes that can be inserted into the game board 1 by inserting countersunk screws from the front. Since the housing member 33c shown in FIG. 2 is illustrated in a state where the internal configuration is easily understood as described above, the housing member 33c is provided at the foremost position of the housing member 33c to prevent the game ball from flowing out to the outside. A lid (not shown) is shown in a removed state for convenience. In the upper part of the housing member 33c, a entrance 33a is opened upward so that a game ball flowing down the game area 3 can enter.

  Further, the first side for discharging the game balls that have entered the housing member 33c from the entrance port 33a to the rear of the housing member 33c (taken into the pachinko machine 50) on both sides of the lower portion of the housing member 33c. A start port 11 and a second start port 12a are opened forward. The first start port 11 is configured to communicate with a first start port switch 11a (not shown), and the second start port 12a is configured to communicate with a second start port switch 12c (not shown). Further, in front of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12a, a guide rail for guiding the game ball to each start port is formed in an E shape in a cross section when viewed from the front. The guide rail is formed to be inclined downward toward the rear. As a result, when the game ball that has entered the housing member 33c from the ball entrance 33a is distributed to any one of the guide rails by the distribution member 34 described below, the game ball is surely and quickly transferred to the first start port. 11 or the second start port 12a.

  At the approximate center of the housing member 33c, there is provided a sorting member 34 that is formed in a symmetrical shape when viewed from the left and right and is pivoted so that it can be swung (rotated) left and right by a central support shaft 34a. At the position directly below the sorting member 34, the sorting member 34 is swung clockwise by a predetermined angle, and the lower right portion of the sorting member 34 is in contact with the sorting member 34 so that the sorting member 34 is swung clockwise. A stopper that stops and stops the counterclockwise swinging of the sorting member 34 by contacting the lower left portion of the sorting member 34 at a position where the sorting member 34 swings a predetermined angle counterclockwise. The member 33d is formed so as to protrude forward in an isosceles triangular shape when viewed from the front.

  In addition, the distribution member 34 is configured not to rotate counterclockwise while maintaining its posture by its own weight when it swings clockwise and comes into contact with the stopper member 33d (FIG. 2 (e)). ing. In this posture, when a game ball enters from the upper entrance 33a, the fallen game ball is received by the recess in the upper left part of the sorting member 34 (FIG. 2 (a)), and the center of gravity position Is changed, is swung counterclockwise, and the further swinging is stopped by the stopper member 33d (FIG. 2B), and the posture is maintained again by its own weight.

  At this time, the distribution member 34 is configured to drop the game ball received first onto the guide rail located at the lower left and distribute the game ball toward the first start port 11. Similarly, the sorting member 34 is configured to drop a game ball on a guide rail located at the lower right and distribute the game ball toward the second start port 12a. In this way, each time the game balls enter from the entrance 33a, the start distribution device 33 can alternately distribute the game balls to the first start port 11 and the second start port 12a one by one. It is configured to be possible.

  Next, FIG. 3 will be described with reference to a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment. Although the complicated power supply system is not described in FIG. 3, it is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from a power supply device (not shown) to a control device or actuator that requires power. ing.

  As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine is configured around the main controller 80. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80 (corresponding to the main control device of the present invention), the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82 (corresponding to the effect control device of the present invention), and the sub integrated control device 83 (equivalent to the production control device of the present invention) includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, etc., but in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is provided with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. Not. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port 12a, and a second that detects the game ball that has entered the second start port 12b. The start port switch 12c, the normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting the game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17, the count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, and the general winning ports 31, 32 A detection signal from the general winning opening switch 31a or the like for detecting the game ball that has entered the ball is input via the game board relay terminal board 74.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. The main controller 80 also displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol hold. The lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory in FIG. 2) 12b. The opening and closing of the sieve electric accessory serving as the second starter 12 is controlled. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and big hit (also called special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer.

  The payout control device 81 is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 24 (prepaid card unit) via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

  Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, the game balls generated in accordance with winnings or the like may be stored without being paid out.

  The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become. The payout control device 81 and the launch control device 84 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 81 to the launch control device 84.

  The sub integrated control device 83 corresponding to the sub control device includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, and uses them for effect display control and sound control. The command for the display control is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the control part (sound control device and It distributes to a functional part as a lamp control device). Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

  The effect symbol control device 82 receives the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and the sub integrated control device 83 input from the main control device 80 and the game button 67). And an effect image such as a pseudo symbol is displayed on the screen 6 a of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the production relay terminal board 65. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives operation signals such as a volume control 83a and a game button switch 67a for detecting an operation of a game button that can be operated by the player. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 drives the speaker 66 to output sound, and controls turning on / off of various LEDs and various lamps 26. Furthermore, a command for instructing a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like and a display form of a special symbol for the special symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. The effect symbol control device 82 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with a command sent from the sub integrated control device 83.

  Next, details of the operation will be described based on a program process executed by the main controller 80. FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main controller 80. In the “main routine”, when a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. As a case where the interruption is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on, but microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is mostly at power on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When S10 is negative, that is, when it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial settings (for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the memory, a special symbol and a normal symbol are used as initial symbols, etc.) Each initial value is written into the work area of the memory) (S15), and the process proceeds to a residual process (initial random number update process (S80)).

  When an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt (S10: yes), initial value random number update processing (S20), big hit determination random number update processing (S25), big hit symbol determination random number 1 update processing (S30), big hit symbol determination Random number 2 update processing (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update processing (S40), hit determination random number update processing (S45), reach determination random number update processing (S50), variation pattern determination random number update processing (S55) ) Is performed.

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S60), winning at the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, and entering the normal symbol operating gate 17, and the pachinko machine 50 are connected to the main controller 80. Input processing of each switch is executed. Subsequently, an output determination (S65), an output process such as an image output process (S70), a fraud monitoring process (S75) are performed, and an initial random number is updated within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The process (S80) is looped.

  Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. The start winning process is a random number that is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12a, and the second start port 12b, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Are stored (stored) in the main controller 80 as reserved storage (corresponding to the reserved storage means of the present invention). In this process, a prefetch determination process (corresponding to the prefetch determination unit of the present invention) is performed to determine whether or not the stored random number is a preset value before performing the appropriateness determination process described later. Further, in the start winning process, a process of transmitting various commands resulting from entering the first start port 11, the second start port 12a, and the second start port 12b to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed. Thereafter, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory (corresponding to the first hold memory of this process), the second start port 12a and the second start port 12b. The reserved memory stored when the game ball enters the second reserved memory (corresponding to the second reserved memory of this processing), and the reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 is usually stored. This will be described as figure hold storage.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of lighting by each of the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special figure hold number display device 18, and the second special figure hold number display device 19 is 4 (the maximum hold memory number is However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of memories may be eight. Even if the number of stored memories is 0, when a game ball is won at the first start port 11, the second start port 12a and the second start port 12b, or when the game ball enters the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as acceptance / rejection random numbers acquired when the ball is struck are stored in the main controller 80 as in the case where there is a stored number less than the maximum value.

  When the start winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If a negative determination is made (S100: no), the process proceeds to S130. If an affirmative determination is made (S100: yes), it is determined whether the number of first reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S105). If the determination is negative (S105: no), the process proceeds to S130, and if the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number Then, the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number (corresponding to the random number of the present invention) are stored as the first reserved memory, and 1 is added to the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of the first reserved memory (S110).

  Subsequent to S110, the prefetch determination of the stored first reserved memory is performed (S115). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number is a value that causes a big hit, and if it is a big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is confirmed. If the big hit determination is a loss, it is checked whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit is lost, it is checked whether the reach determination random number is a value that is a super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By making the above determination, it is confirmed whether or not the random number stored on hold is a specific value that the player can expect to win the jackpot (whether or not the player can expect a jackpot even if the player loses). Equivalent to determination means).

  Subsequently, based on the determination result of S115, a first prefetch determination command is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S120) (prefetch determination signal transmission means). The first hold number instruction command indicating the value is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S125).

  Following the processing of S125 or the negative determinations of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12c has detected a game ball (S130). If a negative determination is made (S130: no), the process proceeds to S160. If an affirmative determination is made (S130: yes), it is determined whether the number of second reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S135). If the determination is negative (S135: no), the process proceeds to S160. If the determination is affirmative (S135: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination The random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the second reserved memory, 1 is added to the second reserved memory counter indicating the second reserved memory number (S140), and the second stored in the same manner as S110. Pre-reading determination of the hold storage is performed (S145) (pre-reading determination unit).

  Subsequently, based on the determination result of S145, a second prefetch determination command (prefetch determination signal) is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S150) (prefetch determination signal transmission means), and added at S140. A second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

  In S160, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S160). If the determination is negative (S160: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S160: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S165). If the determination is negative (S165: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S165: yes), the extracted winning determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as a general-purpose storage, and the general-purpose storage is stored. 1 is added to the general figure hold memory counter indicating (S170), and a general figure hold memory number instruction command indicating the value of the added general figure hold memory counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S175), and the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory count instruction commands, the sub integrated control device 83 receives an instruction signal for changing the number of reserved symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory count indicated by the received command. This is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. A configuration is also conceivable in which normal prefetch determination is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub integrated control apparatus. As a result, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice effect that expects the normal electric accessory (second start port 12) to open.

  Next, the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This process is a process of selecting the variable display time and the fixed symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol according to the determination result of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory and the result of the appropriateness determination. Therefore, this processing is processing including the success / failure determination means and the variation time selection means of the present invention.

  When the success / failure determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being played (S200). If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), the process returns and if the big hit game is not being played (S200: no). It is determined whether the first or second special figure is changing (S205). If not changing (S205: no), it is determined whether the first or second special figure is being displayed. If it is not in the definite display (S210: no), it is determined whether there is a pending storage (S220), and if it is a negative determination (S220: no), the process returns.

  Subsequently, if S220 is affirmative (S220: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0 (S225). The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, it is determined that the game state is high probability, and if the value is 0, it is determined that the game state is normal (low probability state). If S225 is negative, that is, if the high probability gaming state is in effect (S225: no), the processing in the high probability gaming state is performed. The explanation will be omitted because it will not change at all.

  If S225 is affirmative (S225: yes), a hold storage shift process is performed (S230). As a result, the first or second hold memory that is the oldest (the most time has elapsed since the hold is stored) is set as the determination result, and 1 is subtracted from the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold memories.

  In the subsequent jackpot determination random number comparison process (S235), the determination is made by comparing the jackpot determination random number value in the holding storage, which is the target of the determination of success / failure, with a predetermined determination table. Compared with the judgment value in. Two types of tables for normal probability (low probability 1/300) and high probability (1/30) are set in the success / failure determination table, and the gaming state at the time of determination is normal game (probability change flag “0”). If so, comparison is performed using a normal probability use determination table, and if a high-probability gaming state (probability variation flag “1”), comparison is performed using a high probability determination table.

  In subsequent S240, it is determined whether or not the result of S235 is a big hit (same as the determination value) (corresponding to the determination unit of the present invention). If it is affirmation determination (S240: yes), a symbol mode setting process will be performed (S245). In the symbol mode setting process, the contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is finished (described later using a chart) are determined based on the random number 1 for determining the jackpot symbol in the first or second reserved memory to be determined. Set the symbol mode.

  Subsequently, a jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determination random number 2 (S250). This is a process of determining a jackpot symbol to be determined and displayed from among the symbol groups set for each type of symbol mode in order to notify the jackpot game type determined by the symbol mode setting by the jackpot symbol.

  Next, mode buffer setting processing is performed based on the symbol mode set in S245 (S255). The mode buffer is a device for storing the contents of the game state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of determination of the success / failure until the end of the big hit game for setting the game state (a probabilistic change flag and a time reduction flag for setting the game state during the big hit game) Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer is configured to store specific game contents (activities of the probability changing function and release extension function (time reduction function) and the number of operations thereof), and store values corresponding to the specific game contents. .

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S245, the winning pattern opening pattern setting process, which is the content of the big hit game, is performed (S260), and the reach determination random number for the first or second reserved memory that is the target of the determination of success / failure And a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern to be a variation time of a symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 based on the random number for determining the variation pattern. (Corresponding to the variable time selection process of the present invention) (S265).

  The variation pattern selection process in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the processing target of this process is the first special figure (S500). If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), referring to the hold memory, the first hold memory and the second hold memory are determined. The storage order and the number of reserved memories are confirmed (S505), and it is determined whether the number of reserved memories is 4 or less (S508). If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to S530, and if the determination is affirmative (S508) It is determined whether or not the target is the second reserved memory (S510).

  If S510 is affirmative, that is, if the next selection target is the second reserved memory when the variation pattern of the first special figure is selected ("the first reserved memory stored in the reserved storage means and the second The storage order with the reserved storage is a predetermined order, and “corresponds to the configuration of“ the order in which the next selection target becomes the second reserved storage when selecting the variable time for the first reserved storage ”) (S510: yes), the specific variation time selection table (specific selection table) is set (S515), the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special figure is selected from the set specific selection table (S520), and the specific flag is set. Set 1 (S525) and return. The specific flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the specific selection table is already set. If the value is 0, the normal variation time selection table (normal selection table) is set. The main controller 80 determines this.

  If S508 or S510 is negative (S508: no, S510: no), the normal selection table is set (S530), the variation pattern of the first special figure is selected from the set normal selection table (S535), and the return To do.

  If S500 is negative, that is, if the selection target is the second special figure (S500: no), it is determined whether the specific flag is 1 (S540), if it is affirmative (S540: yes), the specific selection table that has already been set Then, the variation pattern of the second special figure is selected (S550), the specific flag is set to 0 (S555), and the process returns. If S540 is negative (S540: no), the variation pattern of the second special figure is selected from the already set normal selection table (S565), and the process returns. The above is the variation pattern selection processing in the present embodiment, but it is preferable that the specific variation time selection table is set on the condition that it is in a normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-open extended state). .

  Returning to FIG. 6, the information of the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 as a variation instruction command (S270). On the basis of the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 and is based on the information on the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern of the first or second special symbol. The effect change display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the first or second special figure is started. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols. However, when the variation instruction command indicating the variation pattern of the first special figure selected using the specific selection table is transmitted, the effect variation display of the pseudo symbol is not performed.

  If S240 is negative, that is, loses (S240: no), it is determined whether or not the result of the comparison processing in S235 is a small hit (S275), and if positive (S275: yes), a small hit symbol is selected (S275: yes). S280) Subsequently, a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S260), and the above-described variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S265), and a variation instruction command serving as information on the small hit symbol and the variation pattern is performed. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S270). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on an instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. The variation display of the effected design is started. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols. Also in this case, when the variation instruction command indicating the variation pattern of the first special figure selected using the specific selection table is transmitted, the effect variation display of the pseudo symbol is not performed.

  If S275 is a negative determination (S275: no), a lost symbol is selected (S285), then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S265), and a variation instruction command that becomes information on the symbol and variation pattern regarding the loss. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S270). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. Starts pseudo-variation display. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol. Also in this case, when the variation instruction command indicating the variation pattern of the first special figure selected using the specific selection table is transmitted, the effect variation display of the pseudo symbol is not performed.

  Next, if S205 is affirmative, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 7, and the special symbol change time (based on the change pattern selected in S265) has elapsed. Whether or not (S300). If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled, and the confirmed symbol selected in S250, S280 or S285. Is fixedly displayed (S305). The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the confirmation command transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pre-selected pseudo symbol to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 responds to the signal by the effect symbol display device. 6 is controlled and the pseudo-design is displayed. As a result, the start and end of the fluctuation of the first or second special symbol and the pseudo symbol are the same timing (synchronized). However, in this embodiment, when the variation time of the first special symbol is selected using the specific variation time selection table, the effect symbol display device 6 does not perform the variation of the pseudo symbol itself, and the confirmation display is also performed. Absent.

  Subsequent to S305, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a big hit symbol (S310). If the determination is affirmative (S310). : Yes), display setting processing of the fixed symbol (setting time to be displayed in the fixed symbol) is performed (S315), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S320), and if it is affirmative (S320: yes), The probability variation flag is set to 0 (S325). Subsequent to the negative determination in S325 or S320 (S320: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S330). The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening extension function of the normal electric accessory (second start port 12b) is activated. When the value is 0, it is determined that the time is short (open extended state). If S330 is affirmative (S330: yes), the time flag is set to 0 (S335).

  Following the negative determination (S330: no) in S335 or S330, the big hit is started by performing the condition device operation start processing (S340) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start processing (S345). An effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S350).

  On the other hand, if S310 is negative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S310: no), display setting processing of the confirmed symbol (setting of time to display with the confirmed symbol) is performed (S360), and the probability variation flag is 1. (S365: yes), decrement from the probability variation counter (S370), determine whether the probability variation counter is 0 (S375), if affirmative determination (S375: yes), probability variation The flag is set to 0 (S380).

  If S380, or S365, S375 is negative (S365: no, S375: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S385). If it is positive (S385: yes), the time reduction counter is decremented (S390). Then, it is determined whether or not the hour / hour counter is 0 (S395). If the determination is affirmative (S395: yes), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 (S400). Every time the special symbol is displayed in accordance with the determination of success / failure according to S365 to S400, the probability variation count that regulates the high-probability gaming state and the short-time state and the short-time counter are counted, and these counters reach a predetermined value. The high probability state and the short time state end.

  Subsequently, if S400 or S385, S395 is a negative determination (S385: no, S395: no), it is determined whether the special symbol that has been confirmed is a small hit symbol (S405), and if a positive determination is made (S405: yes). ), A process for starting the operation of the small hit game is performed (S410). Following the negative determination in S350, S410, or S405 (S405: no), a state designation command indicating a gaming state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S355), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 6, if S210 is affirmative determination, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S210: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 8 to determine whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has passed (S450). (S450: yes), a confirmed symbol display end process (S455) is performed, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to terminate the confirmed display of the special symbol, and the sub integrated control device 83 Is instructed to end the confirmation display of the pseudo symbol.

  Next, the variation times (variation patterns) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the normal variation time selection table and the specific variation time selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The chart of 1 is an example of the fluctuation pattern selected from the normal fluctuation time selection table, and the normal fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern 1 selected most frequently is 11.0 seconds for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Is set. On the other hand, the chart of 2 is an example of the fluctuation pattern selected from the specific fluctuation time selection table, and the normal fluctuation A of the fluctuation pattern 1 that is selected most frequently is the fluctuation time of the first special figure is 0.6 seconds, The variation time of the second special figure is 21.4 seconds. In this case, the variation time of 21.4 seconds in the second special figure is set to a time that is not significantly different from the variation time of the reach pattern.

  Since the most frequently selected variation pattern 1 is set at the above-described time, the average variation time of the first special symbol in the specific variation time selection table is shorter than that of the normal variation time selection table, and the second special symbol. The average fluctuation time is longer than that of the normal fluctuation time selection table. The “specific variation time selection table” is used when the total number of reserved memories (the total of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory) is 2 to 4, and the total number of reserved memories is larger than that. In this case, another variable time selection table for reducing the variable time is used.

  Next, the types and contents of jackpot games executed in the symbol mode set in S245 of FIG. 6 will be described using the diagram of FIG. As shown in the chart of FIG. 11, the jackpot symbols 1 and 2 have the same contents in the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Specifically, in the case of the jackpot symbol 1, a jackpot game in which a single opening of the jackpot 14 for up to 29 seconds or 9 counts continues for 15 rounds is performed, and after the jackpot game, the probability change state and the short-time state are changed. The game state will continue until the next jackpot. In the case of the jackpot symbol 2, the jackpot game in which a single opening of the jackpot 14 for up to 29 seconds or 9 counts is continued for 15 rounds, and after the jackpot game, the state shifts to a short time state (the jackpot probability is a normal probability) ), The gaming state continues until the special symbol changes 100 times.

  The first special figure has a big hit 3 which is not shown in the second special figure, and this big hit 3 becomes a so-called sudden big hit (a big hit where the game state shifts to a promiscuous state, although it cannot be expected to obtain a big hit) Specifically, if the first special figure is a big hit 3, a big hit game is held in which the big winning opening 14 is opened twice for 1 second or up to 9 counts, and after that the big hit game is shifted to a probable change state. However, the game state is continued until the next big hit occurs. Note that the small winning game is an operation in which the grand prize winning opening 14 is opened twice for one second, but this operation content is the same as the action of the big winning prize opening 14 of the big hit 3, and the big winning prize opening 14 The player cannot discriminate whether it is a probable big hit or a small hit just by looking at the movement.

  Next, the hold number instruction command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. This process displays the reserved symbols on the effect symbol display device 6 based on the reception of the signals indicating the numbers of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory transmitted from the main controller 80 in S125 and S155 of FIG. It becomes processing to do. In addition, although a common process is performed by the 1st reservation memory and the 2nd reservation memory, the display mode of the reservation symbol displayed on the production symbol display device 6 is different.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first or second hold number instruction command is received (S600). If the determination is negative (S600: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S600: yes), the hold count counter included in the sub-integrated control device 83 is incremented by 1 (S605), and depending on the type of the hold count instruction command received, A hold number display instruction signal for displaying the first or second hold symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol display device 6 to the effect symbol control device 82 (S610), and the process returns.

  Next, the change instruction command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In this process, based on the reception of the change instruction command transmitted from the main control device 80 in S270 of FIG. 6, the effect change of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the change of the first or second special figure is displayed as the effect symbol display device 6. This is the process performed above.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether a change instruction command has been received (S700). If the determination is negative (S700: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S700: yes), the distribution random number 1 is extracted (S705), and it is determined whether the specific variation flag is 0 (S710). The specific variation flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, it means that the processing corresponding to the variation pattern of the first special figure selected from the specific variation time selection table has been performed. Is 0, the sub integrated control device 83 determines that other processing has been performed.

  If S710 is affirmative (S710: yes), the content of the received variation instruction command is referred to (S715), and whether or not the received variation instruction command is the variation pattern of the first special figure selected from the specific variation time selection table. If it is determined (S720), if it is affirmative (S720: yes), the contents of the received change instruction command are stored (S725), 1 is set in the specific change flag (S730), and the process returns. Therefore, when a variation instruction command indicating the variation pattern of the first special figure selected from the specific variation time selection table is received, the contents of the command are stored on the effect symbol display device 6 corresponding to the command. There is no effect variation display of the pseudo symbol.

  If S720 is negative, that is, if the received variation instruction command does not indicate the variation pattern of the first special figure selected from the specific variation time selection table (S720: no), it is received as a normal effect mode selection process. In accordance with the contents of the change instruction command and the value of the distribution random number 1 extracted in S705, one of the effect forms included in the sub-integrated control device 83 and the pseudo symbol to be confirmed and displayed is selected (S735). An instruction signal for starting the effect variation display selected on the display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S740), and the process returns.

  If S710 is negative, that is, if the processing corresponding to the variation pattern of the first special figure selected from the specific variation time selection table in the previous main processing has been performed (S710: no), the received variation instruction command The contents and the contents of the change instruction command stored in S725 are referred to (S745, S750), and based on the reference contents, a specific effect mode selection process corresponding to the change in the second special figure is performed (S760), and the contents stored in S725 Is deleted (S765), the specific variation flag is set to 0 (S770), and the process proceeds to S740 described above. The specific effect mode selected in S760 will be described later with reference to the drawings.

  The above is the change instruction command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in this embodiment. When the received fluctuation instruction command indicates the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure selected from the specific fluctuation time selection table (Yes in S720), the contents of the received fluctuation instruction command are stored and a flag is set (specific) Since only the variation flag = 1), the pseudo symbol effect variation instruction in S740 is not performed, so that the pseudo symbol effect variation and the confirmation display corresponding to the variation (0.6 seconds) of the first special diagram are not performed. The next stage variation corresponding to the variation of the second special figure becomes longer (21.4 seconds), and it is determined whether or not the previous first special figure is correct by the production variation corresponding to the variation of the second special figure. It is the structure which implements the effect display which also contains.

  Next, using the timing charts shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 and the display examples of the effect symbol display device 6 shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the variation times and effects of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first embodiment. The relationship between the effect display time on the symbol display device 6 and the effect display example will be described. The timing chart 1 in FIG. 14 shows a case where the variation pattern 1 is selected continuously using the normal variation time selection table for both the variation times of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. . This situation in the present embodiment is a situation that occurs, for example, when there is no reserved memory at the start of the fluctuation of the first special figure and the second reserved memory occurs after the fluctuation is started. In 1 of this FIG. 14, after the 1st special symbol performs the fluctuation | variation display of 11.0 second, the 2nd special symbol performs the fluctuation | variation display of 11.0 second continuously, and also in the effect symbol display apparatus 6, The effect variation of the pseudo symbol is performed corresponding to the variation time of each special figure.

  The effect variation in the effect symbol display device 6 in this case is 1 (a) and (b) in FIG. In (a) and (b), in the pseudo symbol display area arranged at the center of the screen, the left and right pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special diagram or the second special diagram perform variable display and fixed display. The lower right corner of the screen is the 4th symbol display area. When the left figure in the area is lit, the displayed pseudo symbol corresponds to the first special figure. When the right figure is lit, it is being displayed. The pseudo-design corresponds to the second special figure. In addition, from the lower left end of the screen to the center, it becomes a reserved memory number display area. The first reserved symbol is displayed for the first reserved memory and the second reserved symbol is displayed for the second reserved memory. The reserved symbol displayed on the mark indicates the oldest reserved memory, and it becomes newer as it goes to the right. Therefore, the reserved symbol is digested from the reserved memory at the left end, and the reserved symbol is shifted to the left each time it is digested.

  14 in FIG. 14 shows a case where the fluctuation display 1 between the first special figure and the second special figure in succession is both selected using the specific fluctuation time selection table (the most frequent pattern). . In this case, after the first special symbol is displayed with a variation of 0.6 seconds, the variation time of the continuous second special symbol is 21.4 seconds. At the time of change, no effect display corresponding to the first special figure is performed during the change time, and the immediately preceding first special figure and the second special figure are displayed in the effect change time corresponding to the change of the second special figure that is subsequently performed. The production variation (reach mode) according to the determination result of the special figure is performed.

  In this case, an effect change example corresponding to the change of the second special figure in the effect symbol display device 6 is 2 in FIG. The basic screen configuration is the same as (a) and (b), and when a variation instruction command for instructing the variation of the second special figure selected in the specific variation time selection table is received, the upper part of the pseudo symbol display area is processed by the process of S760. An effect display area appears, and an effect display according to the determination result of the immediately preceding first special figure and the determination result of the second special figure is performed in the area. In this example, both the first special figure and the second special figure have a deviation fluctuation, and therefore, a reach effect is performed in the effect variation period corresponding to the second special figure for 21.4 seconds. Specifically, a character (reach) as a character (Tatsuyoshi Kumano) and its dialogue in the production display area! Is displayed.

  FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing when the normal variation time selection table is used and when the specific variation time selection table is used when the first special figure that fluctuates earlier hits a big hit. The timing chart in the case of using the normal variation time selection table of 1 shows that a sudden hit after a variation display of 11.0 seconds of the first special symbol occurs, and the special winning opening 14 performs the opening operation for 1 second twice. This shows that the second special symbol continues to fluctuate for 11.0 seconds.

  In this case, the effect variation display on the effect symbol display device 6 performs the effect variation (according to 1 (a) in FIG. 17) according to the variation during the 11.0-second variation of the first special diagram. From the time of the display until the end of the operation of the big winning opening 14 (the same content as the small hit game) is finished, it is displayed whether or not it is a small hit or a sudden big hit, and will be produced according to the variation of the second special figure that will be continued In the display, the latent effect shown in 3 of FIG. 18 is performed. Specifically, in the effect display area, a character string “hidden zone may be in a probable state” and a character who is nervous and sweated are displayed.

  In the timing chart in the case of using the specific variation time selection table 2, if the first special symbol has a sudden hit of 0.6 seconds after the variation display of 0.6 seconds, the winning prize opening 14 performs the opening operation for 1 second twice. This shows that the second special symbol continues to change for 21.4 seconds. In the effect display of the effect symbol display device 6 in this case, the effect display corresponding to the period is not performed at all from the start of the change of the first special figure to the end of the big hit game, and the change of the second special figure which is continuously performed is not performed. In the corresponding production variation time, production variation (reach mode) according to the determination result of the immediately preceding first special figure and the second special figure is implemented, and a specific display example is the content of 4 in FIG. Become. Specifically, a character string of “special effect zone! Actually probability variation!” And a smiling character are displayed in the effect display area.

  In this embodiment, the variable time selection table is changed from normal to specific by referring to the order of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory stored in the reserved memory up to two (eyes). For example, if the order of reservation storage up to the fourth of the storage contents is a predetermined order (first and second are alternately stored), the variable time selection table may be set specifically. . A timing chart showing this configuration (modification) is shown in FIG. In this modified example, the first variation is reduced to 0.6 seconds from the first to the third, and the corresponding effect display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6 until the third variation is finished, and the last variation is finished. The variation display of the second special figure is extended to 42.2 seconds, and the production symbol display device 6 during that time responds to the first, second, first special figure and the result of the success / failure judgment of the second special figure. Production variation is performed.

  By extending the variation time of the last 2nd special figure to 42.2 seconds, the variation time of the symbol becomes too short with respect to the number of balls entered per unit time so that the game can proceed appropriately. It is possible to prevent the time when the special figure is not fluctuating from being excessive.

  In the present embodiment, when the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are consecutive, the total variation time from the start of the fluctuation of the first special figure to the end of the fluctuation of the second special figure is displayed as a normal fluctuation time selection table. Although the description has been made with the configuration in which the time difference is not provided as substantially the same time in the case of using the specific variation time selection table and the case of using the specific variation time selection table, the time may not necessarily be the same.

  If the total variation time is configured to be shorter when the specific variation time selection table is used, it is possible to give a special benefit and to have an effect of shortening the variation time. If the specific variation time selection table is used, the total variation time becomes longer, so that the time for performing the production can be lengthened accordingly, so that it is possible to improve the privilege on the production.

  In addition, the content of the effect performed by the effect symbol display device 6 is determined by the combination of the first special figure and the second special figure (holding order), but it is intended for a state in which the fluctuation of the first special figure continues, Even in the same first and second arrangements, it may be possible to determine what number as the number of reserved storages in addition to the condition. Since the continuation of the first special figure is not a situation that can be easily implemented, it is possible to give a sense of accomplishment to the establishment of the irregular holding order by displaying a rarer production than usual. Also, for example, if the arrangement of the sixth and seventh hold is in the order of the first hold memory and the second hold memory, if the specific variation time is set, the number of the hold memories and the order of the hold memory types are conscious. You can play while playing.

  Next, Example 2 will be described. In this embodiment, the basic configuration of the gaming machine is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the overlapping part will be described with reference to the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, when the specific variation time selection table is used, the sub integrated control device 83 does not perform any presentation display corresponding to the variation during the variation of the first special figure. Although the determination result of one special figure is configured to be notified (suggested) in the effect display corresponding to the fluctuation of the second second special figure, in this embodiment, the prefetch determination command received from the main control device 80 is stored. By adopting the configuration, it becomes a configuration in which the effect variation of the content is performed while taking into consideration the determination result of the next second special figure from the preceding fluctuation period of the first special figure. Accordingly, the processing contents of the sub integrated control device 83 different from the first embodiment and a timing chart corresponding to the processing will be described below.

  FIG. 19 shows a prefetch determination command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment. This process is the first of S120 performed in the start winning process described with reference to FIG. 5 in the first embodiment. This process is executed based on the reception of the prefetch determination command transmitted by the prefetch determination command transmission process and the second prefetch determination command transmission process in S150.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether the first prefetch determination command or the second prefetch determination command has been received (S800). If the determination is negative (S800: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), the received command content is stored in the storage area in a configuration in which the storage order can be referred to (S805), and the process returns.

  Next, the change instruction command receiving process 2 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In this process, based on the reception of the change instruction command transmitted from the main control device 80 in S270 of FIG. 6, the effect change of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the change of the first or second special figure is displayed as the effect symbol display device 6. The above processing is performed, and is different from the variation instruction command reception processing 1 described in the first embodiment. When the command related to the first special figure selected using the specific variation time selection table is received, it is stored. With reference to the pre-reading determination command relating to the second special figure that follows, it is a point to select one effect fluctuation mode to be implemented from the start of fluctuation of the first special figure to the end of fluctuation of the second special figure. Thus, when the specific variation time selection table is set in the present embodiment, when the variation of the first special figure is started, the corresponding effect display is started in the effect symbol display device 6. The next Up to 2 special view made with the corresponding effect display.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a change instruction command is received (S850). If the determination is negative (S850: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S850: yes), the distribution random number 1 is extracted (S855), it is determined whether the specific variation flag is 0 (S860), and if the determination is affirmative (S860). : Yes), referring to the content of the received variation instruction command (S865), it is determined whether or not the received variation instruction command is the variation pattern of the first special figure selected from the specific variation time selection table (S870), affirmative If it is a determination (S870: yes), the contents of the prefetch determination command related to the second special figure to be changed next time stored in S805 are referred to (S875), and the reference contents and the received change instruction command are changed. Based on the content and the value of the distribution random number 1, one is selected from the specific rendering modes provided in the sub integrated control device 83 (S880), and 1 is set in the specific variation flag. Te (S885), which transmits an instruction signal to start the display of the selected representation embodiment to effect symbol display device 6 in the performance symbol controller 82 (S890) Return. The specific effect mode implemented in this case is performed without interruption from the start of the fluctuation time of the first special figure indicated by the received fluctuation instruction command to the end of the fluctuation time of the second special figure indicated by the referenced prefetch determination command. It will be one effect display.

  If S870 is negative, that is, if the received variation instruction command does not indicate the variation pattern of the first special figure selected from the specific variation time selection table (S870: no), it is received as a normal effect mode selection process. According to the contents of the change instruction command and the value of the distribution random number 1 extracted in S855, one is selected from the plurality of effect forms included in the sub-integrated control device 83 and the pseudo-design to be confirmed and displayed (S895). Proceed to S890.

  If S860 is negative, that is, if the processing corresponding to the variation pattern (variation instruction command) of the first special figure selected from the specific variation time selection table immediately before has been performed (S860: no), the specific variation flag is set. Set 0 (S900) and return. Therefore, in this case (when the change instruction command related to the second special figure selected from the specific change time selection table is received), the change to the second special figure is already received when the change instruction command of the first special figure is received immediately before. Since the corresponding production mode is selected and the display instruction is performed, the production mode selection and display instruction are not performed in response to the reception of the change instruction command according to the second special figure.

  Next, the relationship between the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in Example 2 and the effect display time on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. The effect display contents of the effect symbol display device 6 are the same as those in the first embodiment. FIG. 21 corresponds to FIG. 14 described in the first embodiment. The difference is that when the variation pattern 1 is selected in the specific variation time selection table, the timing of starting the effect display on the effect symbol display device 6 is different. This is the production display period. Specifically, in Example 1, the timing for starting the effect display is at the start of the fluctuation of the second special figure, whereas in this example, the effect display is started from the start of the fluctuation of the first special figure.

  FIG. 22 corresponds to FIG. 15 described in the first embodiment, and in this case as well, the timing for starting the effect display is different from FIG. Also, the timing chart shown in FIG. 23 is a modification of FIG. 22, and in FIG. 22, the effect display is started from the start of the fluctuation of the first special figure, whereas in FIG. The effect display is started when the hit start effect instruction command is received, and the determination result and the change time of the next second special figure are known by the prefetch determination command. The effect display can be started from any timing from the start of the fluctuation of the first special figure to the start of the fluctuation of the second special figure.

  Although the above is description of an Example, various production | presentation displays can be performed by setting the variation time selection table with reference to the memory | storage order of a 1st reservation memory and a 2nd reservation memory. For example, if the first special figure hits a big hit and the next second special figure immediately hits a big hit (if it shifts to a high probability and then hits the big hit with the first fluctuation), the big hit is a big hit 2 ( If the game progress is based on the normal variation time selection table, if the game progress is based on the normal variation time selection table, the progress of the game is Because it becomes clear, the player knows that the benefits of probability fluctuations have ended at the fastest rate, and in spite of having won a big hit, the player is shocked. On the other hand, when the above-described effect display is performed using the specific fluctuation table, the fact that the transition to the probability fluctuation (the occurrence of a sudden hit) is not dared to be reported, and the big hit 2 has occurred after the small hit. By directing, it is possible to focus attention only on winning big hits, and it is possible to avoid shocking the player.

  Also, if the first special figure is a big hit and the next second special figure is a big hit immediately, if the big hit is a big hit 1 (transition to a positive change state and a short time state), the normal variation time selection table When the player is used, the player is informed of the situation in which he / she has suddenly entered as usual and has won the probability variation jackpot, but when using the specific variation time selection table, the first special figure and the second special figure are used. It is possible to produce a special situation for the player by displaying the rare game flow of consecutive big hits as a premium effect such as 5 in FIG. 18 as an example.

  In addition, if the content of the hold storage is continuous out of reach reach, select a variation pattern with a shorter variation time than the reach variation from the specific variation time selection table, and change to a completely off effect without the reach effect display, As a switching condition to the specific variation time selection table, a configuration in which the determination contents based on the pre-reading determination are combined with the storage order of the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage, and the combination is not switched when the combination is not a target is considered. In this way, since the arrangement is not just changed, it is not changed, so it is possible to be interested in whether the change is actually started in the specific change time. As described above, it is possible to produce an effect that is more effective than the production using each variable display, by combining the results of the determination of whether or not to hold the target storage.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol change in order, a special effect can be performed. Therefore, the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be applied to a bullet ball game machine in which the period in which the variation is alternately repeated increases.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Production | presentation symbol display apparatus 11 1st starting port 12a 2nd starting port 12b 2nd starting port (normal electric accessory)
14 Big prize opening 17 Normal symbol operation gate 33 Start distribution device 80 Main control device 83 Sub integrated control device 82 Production symbol control device

Claims (1)

Arrange the first start port and the second start port in the game area,
A first special symbol for informing a result of the determination of success / failure based on a game ball entering the first start port;
A second special symbol for notifying the result of the determination of success / failure based on the game ball entering the second start port;
A random number extracted due to the game ball entering the first start port is stored as a first reserved memory up to a predetermined upper limit, and extracted due to the game ball entering the second start port A storage unit for storing the random number up to a predetermined upper limit as a second storage,
A go / no-go decision means for making a go / no-go decision as to whether or not to cause a big hit to open the big prize opening based on the first hold memory or the second hold memory that has passed the longest time since being stored in the hold storage means. When,
Prefetch determination means for prefetching to determine whether or not the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory is a specific value before performing the appropriateness determination means;
A variation time selection means for selecting a variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol until the determination result of the success / failure determination means is notified,
Each time a game ball enters, it is provided with a start port distributing means for alternately distributing the game ball to at least the first start port and the second start port;
The variable time selection means, if the storage order of the first hold storage and the second hold storage stored in the hold storage means is a predetermined order, and the prefetch determination is a predetermined determination result, The variation time selection table for selecting the variation time is switched from a normal variation time selection table to a specific variation time selection table to select the variation time ,
An effect display device that performs an effect display corresponding to a variation between the first special symbol and the second special symbol,
The predetermined order is an order in which the next selection target becomes the second reservation storage when selecting the variable time for the first reservation storage,
When the variation time of the second special symbol is selected from the specific variation time selection table following the variation time of the first special symbol, in the effect display device, during the variation time of the first special symbol, or From the jackpot of the first special symbol, to display the effect variation of one time based on the determination result of both the determination result of the first special symbol and the result of the prefetch determination of the second special symbol Characteristic ball game machine.

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