JP6778135B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a game machine capable of performing a special game opened by a large winning opening provided in the game area.

Conventionally, as this type of game machine, a random number for a big hit lottery and a variable effect of notifying the result of the big hit lottery are triggered by the entry of a game ball into a starting area (starting winning opening) provided in the game area. A random number for determining the mode of is stored as a hold, and when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the stored hold is read, and a big hit is made based on the random number related to the read hold. It is known that a lottery or a mode of variable effect is determined, and the variable effect is executed in the determined mode.
Further, in such a game machine, in order to enhance the effect of the effect, a plurality of tables for determining the variation time and mode of the variation effect are provided, and the selection is made according to the number of jackpot lottery (the number of executions of the variation effect) and the game state. By switching the table to be played, it is also possible to execute the fluctuation effect at a specific fluctuation time and mode at a predetermined number of jackpot lottery.
Further, in recent years, in order to further enhance the effect of the effect, as described above, after setting to switch the table to be selected according to the number of lottery of big hits, when the hold is stored, the variable effect based on the hold is stored. Is executed, a preliminary judgment (so-called look-ahead) is performed to determine whether the random number related to the hold is correct or not, the mode of the fluctuation effect, etc., and based on the result of this determination, the variation effect based on the hold is performed. A game machine capable of executing a look-ahead effect capable of starting a predetermined suggestion regarding the result of the determination has been devised before the execution of. In such a game machine, when the hold is stored, it is determined how many times the hold corresponds to the lottery (variation) after the end of the special game based on the winning of the jackpot. , Identify the table to select when performing the change based on the hold. Then, by making a preliminary determination based on this table, the processing load generated in the hardware resources such as the CPU when the preliminary determination is performed is reduced (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5863594

In the above-mentioned gaming machines, depending on the result of the jackpot lottery, after the end of the special game based on the jackpot winning, the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is relatively high, or relative. In general, a time-saving game state or the like is set so that the game ball can easily enter the starting area. Then, when a high-probability gaming state, a time-saving gaming state, or the like is set, the gaming state is relatively changed by satisfying the conditions such as, for example, a predetermined number of jackpot lottery is performed without winning the jackpot. It is set to switch to a low-probability game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is low, or a non-time-saving game state in which it is relatively difficult for the game ball to enter the starting area.
Here, before and after the game state is switched, the jackpot lottery probability changes and the difficulty level of entering the game ball into the starting area changes, so that the hold stored immediately before the game state is switched is used. If the pre-determination process as described above is performed based on the above and the pre-reading effect is executed based on the result of this determination, there is a possibility that the pre-reading effect may be inconsistent due to the switching of the gaming states.

Therefore, the present invention has been made under the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing inconsistency in the look-ahead effect due to switching of gaming states.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is configured as follows.
Hereinafter, the feature points of the present invention will be described with reference to the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. The following reference numerals and descriptions indicate the codes and names of the configurations in the embodiments of the invention corresponding to the configurations of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) The present invention has a starting area (second starting winning opening 16) provided in the game area and a large winning opening provided in the game area 12 on condition that the game ball has entered the starting area. A random number acquisition means (main CPU 101) that acquires at least a random number (big hit determination random number) for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which 18 is released and stores it in a predetermined storage unit (second reserved storage area) as hold information. ), A lottery means (main CPU 101) for reading a random number stored in the storage unit and determining whether or not to execute the special game, and the lottery means. Based on the selection means (main CPU 101) that selects one from a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables that define the mode of the variation effect that notifies the result of the lottery by, and the variation pattern table 114 selected by the selection means. The variation effect mode determining means (main CPU 101) for determining the mode of the variation effect, the variation effect execution means (sub CPU 301) for executing the variation effect according to the determination by the variation effect mode determining means, and the lottery means store the memory. Prior to reading out the random number stored in the unit, the result of the lottery by the lottery means is determined for the random number, and the random number is determined by the variation effect mode determining means based on the variation pattern table 114 selected by the selection means. wherein the pre-determination means for determining a mode of variation effect (main CPU 101) that, based on the result of the determination Priority determination, perform the suggested prefetching directing aspects of the determination has been determined for a random number made the change effect One of a plurality of predetermined gaming states (low-probability time-saving game state, high-probability time-saving game state, normal game state) triggered by the pre-reading effect executing means (sub CPU301) and the end of the special game. When a specific game state (low probability time-saving game state) is set, the result of the lottery to execute the special game is not derived, and the variation after the end of the special game. When the number of times the effect is executed (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of execution after completion) reaches a predetermined number of times of switching (the number of time reductions is 100), the game state setting means (main) for switching the specific game state to a different game state (normal game state). CPU101), and the variation pattern table selected by the selection means can be switched based on the number of executions after the end until the number of executions after the end reaches a predetermined number of times (130). The pre-determination means Based on the count value of the counting means (selection counter) that counts the value corresponding to the number of ends, the variation effect based on the random number stored in the storage unit (hereinafter referred to as the execution schedule variation effect) is the special game. By specifying how many times the variation effect will be after the end of, it is possible to determine whether or not the execution scheduled variation effect is executed after the number of switching times is reached, and the number of executions after the end is If it is determined that the execution schedule change effect to reach the end count and the number of switching actions are performed on the basis of the variation pattern table 114 which is selected by the selection means in the number of times said identified, the execution While determining the mode of the scheduled variation effect, if it is determined that the execution schedule variation effect is executed after the end number of times has not reached the end number but the switching number has been reached, the execution schedule variation effect is determined. It is a gaming machine (pachinko machine P) characterized in that execution of the look-ahead effect is prohibited by not performing a determination.
Here, the establishment of the starting condition includes the entry of the game ball into the starting area provided in the game area 12, the end of the fluctuation during execution, and the like.
According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the variation effect based on the random number stored in the storage unit (execution schedule variation effect) is executed after the game state is switched (after the number of executions reaches the number of switches after the end). In that case, since the pre-determination means does not make a determination based on the variation pattern table 114 selected when the variation effect is executed (specified number of times), the above-mentioned memory is stored by switching the game state. It is possible to prevent inconsistencies in the look-ahead effect executed based on the random numbers.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing inconsistency in the look-ahead effect due to switching of gaming states.

It is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is the external perspective view with the front door of a pachinko machine open. It is a front schematic view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit symbol random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operation table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of an example of the fluctuation pattern table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the switching of the fluctuation pattern table for each fluctuation number of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the selection state flag and selection counter table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the addition value table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the offset value table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the correction value table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the adjustment value table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening opening control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the sensor detection processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the processing at the time of gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of detecting the 1st start winning opening in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 1st special figure random number advance determination processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of detecting the 2nd start winning opening in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 2nd special figure random number pre-determination processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the judgment value processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure-related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol variation start processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern determination processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the small hit game control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game end processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the small hit game end processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the control process related to a general drawing on the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol variation start processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the processing after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode of the variation effect of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main processing in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt process in the auxiliary control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the pre-determination command reception process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the variable mode command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the variation pattern command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to this embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a gaming ball as a gaming medium. Although not particularly shown, in a game hall where pachinko machines P are installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in an installation area of the game machines called an island, and a game for renting a game ball. A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Further, each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending device R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after inserting a bill (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R, by performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P, the game ball can be rented from the game ball lending device R. You can do it.

As shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a square frame body fixed to an island and has a hollow portion (not particularly shown) and a machine frame 1. A main body frame 2 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), which is a quadrangular frame body that can be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown), and the main body frame. No. 2 is provided with a front door 3 which is attached to 2 by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown) so as to be openable and closable, and has an opening (not particularly shown) formed on the front surface.

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

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

Further, a game ball rented by the game ball lending device R and a prize ball paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 is capable of accepting a predetermined amount of game balls, but when the upper plate 6 is filled with the game balls, the game balls that are subsequently rented or paid out are guided to the saucer 7. It has become like. Further, although not particularly shown, the bottom surface of the saucer 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but by moving the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) integrally attached to the opening / closing plate in the lateral direction, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and discharges. The hole is opened. As a result, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged to the outside of the saucer 7.

Further, the operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate the operation handle 5 in a predetermined direction. Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received by the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), and the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5 is increased. The launching device launches the game ball toward the game area 12. The game ball launched in this way is guided by a pair of rails 13a and 13b fixed to the game board 11 and ascends to reach the game area 12.

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

Further, in the game area 12, as shown in FIG. 3, a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flow direction of the game ball irregular, a general winning opening 14 into which the game ball can enter, and a start The first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 as areas, the gate 20 through which the game ball can pass, the attacker device 17 that operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the game ball are guided to the outside of the game area 12. An out port 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces an effect as the game progresses are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided at the lower left side of the game area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of winning balls is provided. Will be paid out.
The number and positions of the general winning openings 14 are not particularly limited.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second starting winning opening 16 is in the closed state, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second starting winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. As a result, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited, and for example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left-right direction around an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the second starting winning opening 16. It may be composed of a lid member that opens and closes the second start winning opening 16 by rotating in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis, or slides in the vertical direction to open and close the second starting winning opening 16. It may be composed of a shutter member.
The installation positions of the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 are not particularly limited. For example, the first starting winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 are in any of the game areas 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may also be arranged at positions where they can easily enter.

Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, the prize ball is paid out and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Various game benefits are associated with each special symbol, and according to the type of the determined special symbol, execution of a special game advantageous to the player, execution of a small hit game, setting of a predetermined game state, etc. Is to be done.
The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entry of the game balls into the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number may be used. Good. Further, the number of prize balls is the same between the starting winning opening (second starting winning opening 16) in which the movable piece 16b is provided and the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening 15) in which the movable piece 16b is not provided. It may be different or different.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the second starting winning opening 16. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of ordinary symbols, which will be described later, is performed. Then, when the result of the lottery is successful, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned second starting winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the second starting winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 into which a game ball can enter, and an opening / closing door 18b for opening and closing the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the opening / closing door 18b is closed and the large winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game or small hit game Is executed, the opening / closing door 18b opens and the large winning opening 18 is opened, and the opening / closing door 18b functions as a saucer member for guiding the game ball to the large winning opening 18, so that the game ball to the large winning opening 18 is opened. It is possible to enter the ball.
Then, when the game balls enter the large winning opening 18, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the large winning opening 18, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can almost enter the ball. It is not possible.
In this way, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b passes through the gate 20 and is the second. It is possible to enter the starting winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. Further, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image, and the background image is displayed on the display unit 21a and the effect symbol 50 (! The dummy symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect of notifying the player of the result of the jackpot lottery, which will be described later, is performed according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device or the like that performs various displays using a plurality of drums having a pattern on the outer circumference may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as an effect device, as an effect display device 21, a speaker as the above-mentioned sound output device 10, and an effect lighting device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. It is equipped with a lamp (see FIG. 1).
The effect device is not limited to these, and may include, for example, an effect device that can move at various timings and modes.
Further, at the front position of the upper plate 6, an effect operation device 9 is provided that allows the player to operate and switch the effect to be executed during the game, standby, or the like. The effect operation device 9 in the present embodiment is composed of an operation dial 9a which is a circular ring-shaped frame and can be rotated, and an operation button 9b which is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. .. Then, when a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the operation dial 9a is rotated or the operation button 9b is pressed, the above-mentioned predetermined effect proceeds or is switched to a different effect. It is designed to do.

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

Further, as described above, although the game ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending game balls and ejecting cards can be performed. It is accepted by the pachinko machine P. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P includes a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation. There is a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Structure of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, the control means for controlling the game and the effect of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 that controls the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball, and the prize ball. It includes a launch payout control board 200 that controls payout, a sub-control board 300 that controls various effects, and a game ball lending control board 400 that relays operations to the game ball lending device R.

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

Further, although not particularly shown, a power supply board is connected to each board included in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. A backup power supply is provided on this power supply board, and when the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power supply is disconnected, and a power failure signal is output to the main control board 100. ..

The main control board 100 controls the game performed in the pachinko machine P. Specifically, the main control board 100 starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. It controls the special figure game to be played and the normal figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for advancing the game, a main ROM 102 that stores data and tables required for the game, and at the time of arithmetic processing. It is provided with a main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
Then, the main CPU 101 reads the control program stored in the main ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing based on the signals from the detection sensors and timers described later, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. Send commands to other boards based on the results of arithmetic processing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 has a general winning opening detection sensor 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 14, and a game ball entering the first starting winning opening 15. The first start winning opening detection sensor 15a that detects that the ball has hit, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a that detects that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 16, and the game ball to the large winning opening 18. The large winning opening detection sensor 18a that detects that the ball has entered, the gate detection sensor 20a that detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, the magnetism and radio waves directed at the game board 11, and the game board 11 are shaken, etc. The fraud detection sensor 35 that detects the vibration caused by the above is connected. Then, the detection signals output from each of these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as devices to be controlled, the start winning opening solenoid 16c for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 and the opening / closing door 18b of the large winning opening 18 are opened and closed. Grand prize opening solenoid 18c, first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, ordinary symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display device 38, second special symbol hold display device 39 And the normal symbol hold display device 33 are connected.
Then, by driving each solenoid by the main control board 100, the opening / closing control of the second starting winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18 is performed, and the display control of each display device is performed.

Although not particularly shown, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM like the main control board 100, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. ..

As shown in FIG. 4, the launch payout control board 200 has a touch sensor 5a for detecting that the player touches the operation handle 5 and an operation of the operation handle 5 as a device for controlling the launch of the game ball. An operation volume 5b that detects an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c that stops the launch of the game ball, and a ball feed that sends the game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launcher (not shown). The solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 that launches the game ball are connected. Further, the control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing payout control board 200.

Then, when the control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are energized to launch the game ball. On the other hand, when the control signal from the launch stop switch 5c is input to the launch payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are controlled to stop energization to stop the launch of the game ball.
As the device for launching the game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the launch motor 61.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3a for detecting the open state of the front door 3 and a saucer full tank detection sensor 7a for detecting the full tank state of the saucer 7. , Are connected.

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

The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of the saucer 7, and when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls to be paid out as prize balls are stored in the saucer 7 and the tank is full, the stored game balls are described above. When the predetermined position is reached, the detection signal is output to the launch / payout control board 200. Then, while the stored game ball reaches the above-mentioned predetermined position, the detection signal is continuously output to the launch / payout control board 200. When the detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the launch / payout control board 200 determines that the saucer 7 is in a full tank state, and transmits a saucer full tank command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the launch / payout control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full tank state of the saucer 7 has been released, and the saucer full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the saucer 7 is full, a saucer full tank error occurs, and when the saucer 7 is released from the full tank state, the saucer full tank error is released. ing.

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

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch payout control board 200, and the launch payout control board 200 refers to the game ball lending device R with respect to the game ball. Sends a lending request signal requesting lending. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting a predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out the number of game balls to be played.
Further, when the card return button 37 is pressed, the detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch / payout control board 200, and the launch / payout control board 200 is directed to the game ball lending device R. Send a return request signal requesting the return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game, a standby, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing the effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables required for executing the effect, and an operation. It is provided with a sub RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area during processing, and is connected so as to enable communication from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300 in one direction.

Further, the sub CPU 301 reads the control program stored in the sub ROM 302 and performs arithmetic processing based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 and the signal from the timer, and performs image control for controlling the image display. On a board (not shown), a voice control board for controlling voice output (not shown), and an illumination control board for controlling lighting (not shown). , Send a command to execute the effect.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the illumination control board are separately provided, but one board (voice illumination control board) in which the functions of these boards are integrated is provided. ) May be provided, and both the audio output and the lighting of the lighting may be controlled by the substrate.

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

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

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

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

(Outline of the game of pachinko machine P)
Next, the game in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
(Outline of special figure game, special game and small hit game)
As described above, in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the special figure game and the normal figure game proceed in parallel. Further, as the gaming state when advancing both of these games, there are either a low-probability gaming state (so-called non-probability changing state) or a high-probability gaming state (so-called probabilistic changing state), and a non-probability gaming state or a time-saving gaming state. Any of the gaming states of the states and any of the gaming states in which are combined are set.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state are combined (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state), a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined (hereinafter, low probability) A gaming state is set, which is either a time-saving gaming state) or a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability time-saving gaming state).

Here, the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery described later. Further, the high-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery is set to a higher value than the low-probability gaming state. That is, it is easier to win the jackpot by the jackpot lottery in the high-probability gaming state than in the low-probability gaming state.
Further, in the non-time saving game state, the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is difficult to be opened), and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning opening 16. Further, in the time-saving game state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is more likely to be opened) than in the non-time-saving gaming state, and the game ball is easier to enter into the second starting winning opening 16. It is in a state.
In the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after reset, the normal game state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a big hit is obtained. A lottery will be held. Then, when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the jackpot 18 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the jackpot 18, and further, after the special game is completed. The gaming state of is set to the low-probability time-saving gaming state or the high-probability time-saving gaming state.
Further, when a small hit is won by the above-mentioned big hit lottery, a small hit game is executed in which the large winning opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the large winning opening 18. The game state after the end of the small hit game remains the same as the game state before the start of the small hit game (that is, when the small hit is won). That is, when the small hit game is executed, the game state does not change.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15. Further, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b is capable of entering the large winning opening 18, passing through the gate 20, and entering the second starting winning opening 16. Then, during the normal game state, the player is made to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed hit) so that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, and is low. During the probabilistic time-saving game state, the high-probability time-saving game state, the special game, and the small hit game, the game ball enters the large winning opening 18, or the game ball passes through the gate 20 and the second starting winning opening 16 The player is made to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right-handed hit) so as to enter the ball.
Specifically, during the low-probability time-saving game state, the high-probability time-saving game state, the special game, and the small hit game, the effect display device 21 instructs the effect display device 21 to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b. When the display is performed and the normal game state is set, a display instructing the effect display device 21 to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a is performed.

In the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, various random numbers acquired when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102 are stored. It is performed based on various tables for determination.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as the random numbers used in the lottery of the jackpot, the jackpot determination random number used for determining the jackpot, the winning symbol random number used for determining the type of the special symbol, and the variable mode described later. Command and variation pattern It has a variation pattern random number used to determine a command.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number. This jackpot decision random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence goes around, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.

Further, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are for determining the variation pattern (variation time, mode) of the variation effect executed when notifying the result of the jackpot lottery. The random number used to determine this fluctuation pattern is not limited to the above, and for example, another random number may be used in addition to this random number.

Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, random numbers are acquired for each of the above random numbers, and each random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It has become like.
This reserved storage area is a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15, and a first 2 It is composed of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter, referred to as a second special figure random number) acquired by entering the game ball into the starting winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and a total of four sets of first special figure random numbers and a total of four special figure random numbers. The group can be memorized.

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

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Since the specific memory processing is the same as the storage of the first special figure random number described above, the description thereof will be omitted.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of the first special figure random number stored in the first reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number). The number of sets of the second special figure random number (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure hold number) stored in the second special figure hold storage area (not particularly shown) is the second special figure hold number counter (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure hold number counter). It is stored in (not shown).
In the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number in the hold storage area is also referred to as "hold" or "hold storage", and the first special figure The number of holding figures and the number of holdings of the second special figure are also simply referred to as "number of holdings".

Then, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a jackpot determination random number determination table 110 for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, a winning symbol random number determination table 111 for determining the type of special symbol, and when a jackpot is won. Special electric accessory operation table 112 for controlling the special game to be executed and the small hit game to be executed when the small hit is won, and the game state setting table 113 for setting the game state after the end of the special game. , The variation pattern table 114 for determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, and various tables for determining the variation pattern table 114 selected when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command (selection state flag). It has a selection counter table 115, an addition value table 116, an offset value table 117, a setting table 118), and the like.
The table related to the lottery of big hits is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is for determining whether or not it is a jackpot or a small hit, and as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the low probability referred to in the low probability gaming state. The determination table 110a and the high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one jackpot determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of either the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected according to the game state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, and is selected as the acquired jackpot determination random number. The jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

As shown in FIG. 5A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determination random number is 1000 to 1219, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is 122 to 1439, it is determined to be a small hit. If it is a big hit determination random number (0 to 999, 1440 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big hit and the winning probability of the small hit in the low probability determination table 110a are both about 1 / 297.8.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determination random number is 1000 to 2119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is 2120 to 2339, it is determined to be a small hit. If it is a big hit determination random number (0 to 999, 2340 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big hit in this high probability determination table 110b is about 1 / 58.6, and the winning probability of the small hit is about 1 / 297.8.
That is, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is about five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

The jackpot determination random numbers (1000 to 1219) determined to be jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (1000 to 2119) determined to be jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. There is. That is, the jackpot determination random number determined to be a jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b.

As described above, the hit symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol, and as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, the first special symbol random number (that is, the first special symbol random number) is used. 1 A game to the 2nd start winning opening 16 by the 1st judgment table 111a referred to when the jackpot is won (based on the entry of the game ball into the 1 starting winning opening 15) and the 2nd special figure random number (that is, the game to the 2nd starting winning opening 16). The second judgment table 111b, which is referred to when a big hit is won (based on the entry of a ball), and the third judgment table, which is referred to when a small hit is won by a first special figure random number or a second special figure random number. It is equipped with 111c.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one winning symbol random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when a big hit or a small hit is won by the above-mentioned big hit lottery, the first judgment table 111a, the second judgment table 111b, or the third judgment table 111b or the third is made according to the result of the winning and the start winning opening where the game ball is entered. One of the winning symbol random number determination tables 111 of the determination table 111c is selected, and the type of the special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, six types of special symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when a jackpot is won. One type of special symbol (Y) is provided as a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a small hit symbol) that is determined when a small hit is won, and a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) that is determined in the case of a loss. , Called a lost symbol), two types of special symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided.

As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 29, and when the winning symbol random number is 30 to 69. The special symbol X2 is determined, the special symbol X3 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 70 to 109, the special symbol X4 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 110 to 139, and the winning symbol random number is 140. When the value is ~ 169, the special symbol X5 is determined, and when the winning symbol random numbers are 170 to 199, the special symbol X6 is determined. That is, in the first determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 15%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 20%, the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 20%, and the special symbol X4. The probability of determining the special symbol X5 is 15%, the probability of determining the special symbol X5 is 15%, and the probability of determining the special symbol X6 is 15%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second determination table 111b, the special symbol X1 was determined when the winning symbol random number was 0 to 89, and the winning symbol random number was 90 to 129. In this case, the special symbol X2 is determined, the special symbol X3 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 130 to 169, the special symbol X4 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 170 to 179, and the winning symbol random number is determined. The special symbol X5 is determined when is 180 to 189, and the special symbol X6 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 190 to 199. That is, in the first determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 45%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 20%, the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 20%, and the special symbol X4. The probability of determining the special symbol X5 is 5%, the probability of determining the special symbol X5 is 5%, and the probability of determining the special symbol X6 is 5%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, according to the third determination table 111c, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 199 (that is, regardless of the winning symbol random number), the special symbol Y Is determined. That is, in the third determination table 111c, the probability that the special symbol Y is determined when a small hit is won is 100%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined by either the first determination table 111a or the second determination table 111b, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, different jackpot symbols may be determined for each table. Further, in the third determination table 111c, one small hit symbol is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of small hit symbols are determined according to the winning symbol random number. It may be.

In addition, when a big hit lottery based on the first special symbol random number results in a loss, the special symbol Z1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number. In addition, when a big hit lottery based on the second special symbol random number results in a loss, the special symbol Z2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
That is, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when the jackpot is won, and is not referred to when the jackpot is lost.

As described above, the special electric accessory operating table 112 is for controlling a special game executed when a big hit is won, or a small hit game executed when a small hit is won, and is special. It is referred to for operating the grand prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the game or the small hit game. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, as the special electric accessory operating table 112, the first operating table 112a, the second operating table 112b, and the third operating table 112c and the like are provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 7A, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 112a. According to the first operation table 112a, the process ends when either the condition that the large winning opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or that nine game balls enter the large winning opening 18 is satisfied. The round game is executed 15 times. Further, during the execution of each round game, the large winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (that is, interval time) for closing the large winning opening 18 between each round game is set to 2.0 seconds.

When any of the special symbols X2, X3, X4, X5 or X6 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 112b as shown in FIG. 7B. According to the second operating table 112b, the round game of the same aspect as the first operating table 112a is executed eight times. Further, the number of times of opening and closing and the interval time of the large winning opening 18 during the execution of each round game are set to the same contents as those of the first operation table 112a.
The expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained during the special game is more when the special symbol X1 is determined than when the special symbol X2, X3, X4, X5 or X6 is determined.

Further, when the special symbol Y is determined, as shown in FIG. 7C, the small hit game is executed with reference to the third operation table 112c. According to the third operation table 112c, the opening of the large winning opening 18 for 0.1 second is performed twice in succession every 0.2 seconds. Further, if nine game balls enter the large winning opening 18 during this small hit game, the small hit game ends.
As described above, when the special symbol Y is determined, the large winning opening 18 is repeatedly opened for 0.1 seconds, and the large winning opening 18 is opened during this 0.1 second opening. It is extremely difficult to get a game ball into the ball. Therefore, in the small hit game, it is almost impossible for the player to win the prize ball.

The game state setting table 113 is for setting the game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game state after the end of the special game is determined by the type of the special symbol determined by the big hit lottery.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, as the game state setting table 113, the first state setting table 113a referred to when the special symbols X1, X4, X5 or X6 are determined. , And a second state setting table 113b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined is provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the special symbols X1, X4, X5 or X6 are determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability gaming state at the same time. It is set to the time saving game state. Then, the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the high-probability number of times) is set to 10,000 times, and the number of continuations of the time-saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the time-saving number of times) is set to 10,000 times. That is, after the end of the special game executed when the special symbols X1, X4, X5 or X6 are determined, the game state is set to the high-probability time-saving game state (shifts to the high-probability time-saving game state), and the jackpot The high-probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the lottery is derived 10,000 times.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state is about 1 / 58.6, so that it is substantially high until the jackpot is won again. Probability time saving game state will continue.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability gaming state and at the same time set to the time-saving gaming state. .. Then, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. That is, after the end of the special game executed when the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined, the game state is set to the low probability time-saving game state, and the probability is low until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 100 times. The time-saving game state continues.
Then, when the above-mentioned special game is completed and the game state is set to the low-probability time-saving game state, the result of the lottery of 100 big hits is lost without winning the big hit during the continuation of this game state. Then, since the time-saving game state is changed to the non-time-saving game state, the game state is changed to the normal game state.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbols X2, X3, X4, X5 or X6 are determined, a special game in which eight round games are executed is executed. Although the time-saving game state is set after the special game is completed, the high-probability game state is set when the special symbols X4, X5 or X6 are determined, and when the special symbols X2 or X3 are determined. A low probability gaming state is set.
Further, although not particularly shown, when the special symbols X2, X3, X4 or X5 are determined, a variable effect for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot and an effect executed during the special game are executed in the same manner. It is not possible to determine which of the special symbols X2, X3, X4 or X5 has been determined by the effect to be executed.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to grasp whether the high-probability gaming state or the low-probability gaming state is set from the execution mode of the special game and the execution mode of the effect. , It is possible to fuel the expectation for the game state after the special game is completed.
The setting of the time saving game state and the time saving number of times is not limited to the above-mentioned contents, and may be different contents depending on the game state at the time when the big hit is won.

(Summary of determination of fluctuation pattern table 114 and fluctuation pattern table 114 at the start of fluctuation (at the time of lottery of big hit))
The variation pattern table 114 is for determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command as described above.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the result of the determination. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are for determining the variation pattern of the variation effect, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are used to determine the mode and variation time of the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol). Fluctuation time) is determined. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into a first half portion and a second half portion, and the mode and the variation time of the first half portion of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode command, and the mode and the second half portion of the variation effect The fluctuation time is determined by the fluctuation pattern command.
Specifically, the determined variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 is based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific mode of the variable effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a) is determined.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation mode commands and variation pattern commands are provided, and each variation mode command and variation pattern command are associated with the variation pattern table 114. Then, for each variation pattern table 114, the types of variation mode commands and variation pattern commands to be determined, and the determination ratio are set.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the table A, the table B, the table C1, the table C2, the table C3, the table C4, the table D1, the table D2, the table E, the table F and the table G as the fluctuation pattern table 114. It is provided (see FIGS. 10, 14, etc.). Then, as described above, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 249, and any one of them is obtained. The variation pattern table 114 is selected, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the selected variation pattern table 114.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game executed based on the winning of the big hit or the small hit game executed based on the winning of the small hit (variation display of the special symbol). The variation pattern table 114 to be selected when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is switched every time the jackpot lottery is performed until the number of times of the jackpot and the number of times of deriving the jackpot lottery result reach a predetermined number of ends. Also, after reaching a predetermined number of ends, the same variation pattern table 114 is selected without performing the above-mentioned switching. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation pattern table 114 to be selected when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is determined according to the number of variations from the end of the special game or the small hit game. (See FIG. 10).

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, depending on the game state at the time when the big hit or the small hit is won (when the big hit lottery is performed) and the type of the special symbol determined based on the winning. , The variation pattern table 114 to be selected at the time of the big hit lottery (when the special symbol changes) after the special game or the small hit game is completed is predetermined.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, when a big hit is won and the special symbol X2 is determined during the normal game state (during the non-time saving game state), the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game is from the first time. Table D1 is selected from the 50th time, table D2 is selected from the 51st time to the 99th time, table E is selected from the 100th time, and table B is selected from the 101st time to the 130th time. From the second time onward, table A is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the big hit is won and the special symbol X1 is determined during the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state (during the time saving game state), the special game ends. Table C1 is selected when the number of fluctuations from is 1st to 3rd, and table C2 is selected when the number of fluctuations from 4th to 8th is. Further, from the 9th time onward, either the table C3 or the table C4 is selected according to the number of reserved first special figures at the time when the fluctuation pattern table 114 is selected. Specifically, the table C3 is selected when the number of reserved first special figures is 1 or more, and the table C4 is selected when the number of reserved first special figures is 0.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when a small hit is won and a special symbol Y is determined during the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state, the special symbol Y is changed based on the special symbol Y. The pattern table 114 is not selected, but the variable pattern table 114 according to the special symbol determined at the time of winning the big hit before the winning of the small hit is selected thereafter. Specifically, for example, in the case where a big hit is won during a normal game (during a non-time-saving game state) and a special symbol X5 is determined, the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game is the 30th small hit. Occasionally, table D1 is selected from the 31st to 50th fluctuations, and table D2 is selected from the 51st to 99th fluctuations (see FIG. 10A).

Next, the determination process of the variation pattern table 114 selected when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a selection state flag, a selection counter, an addition value, and an offset value as parameters for determining the fluctuation pattern table 114, and as described above, the fluctuation pattern table 114 As the table used for the determination, the selection state flag / selection counter table 115, the addition value table 116, the offset value table 117, and the setting table 118 are provided. Then, the values of the various parameters described above are set based on these tables, and the fluctuation pattern table 114 is determined based on the values of the parameters.

The selection state flag is for determining the addition value described later.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the above-mentioned selection state flag / selection counter table 115, the game state at the time of winning the big hit or the small hit, and the selection state flag for each type of the special symbol determined at the time of the winning are set. The value to be set is predetermined. Then, at the end of the special game based on the winning of the big hit or at the end of the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit, the selection state flag / selection counter table 115 is referred to, and the game state at the time of winning the big hit or the small hit. , And, depending on the type of the special symbol determined at the time of winning, one of the values is set in the selection state flag.

As shown in FIG. 11, according to the selection state flag / selection counter table 115, when the special symbol X1 is determined during the non-time saving game state (during the normal game state), the selection state flag is set to “0”. When the special symbol X2 is set, the selection status flag is set to "5", and when the special symbol X3 is determined, the selection status flag is set to "1", and the special symbol X4 is determined. If the selection status flag is set to "2", the selection status flag is set to "4" if the special symbol X5 is determined, and the selection status flag is set if the special symbol X6 is determined. Is set to "0", and when the special symbol Y is determined (that is, when a small hit is won), "5" is set in the selection state flag. Further, when the special symbol X1 is determined in the time-saving game state (during the high-probability time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state), "3" is set in the selection state flag, and the special symbol X2 is determined. If the selection status flag is set to "5", the selection status flag is set to "5" when the special symbol X3 is determined, and the selection status flag is set to the selection status flag when the special symbol X4 is determined. When "4" is set and the special symbol X5 is determined, the selection status flag is set to "4", and when the special symbol X6 is determined, the selection status flag is set to "3". When the special symbol Y is determined during the time-saving game state, a new value is not set in the selection state flag, and the value at the time of the determination remains set (see FIG. 11). ..

In addition, if the jackpot is won, if the count value of the selection counter described later reaches 0, or if the special game based on the determination of the special symbols X1, X4, X5, X6 is completed, the jackpot is not won. When the number of fluctuations reaches 10,000, the selection state flag is set to "0".

The selection counter determines the addition value described later together with the selection state flag described above. This selection counter counts down the initial value described later corresponding to the number of fluctuations (that is, the number of ends) from the end of the special game or the small hit game to the end of switching of the variation pattern table 114. That is, the count value of this selection counter indicates the remaining number of initial values corresponding to the number of fluctuations until the switching of the fluctuation pattern table 114 is completed, and by extension, the fluctuation mode command is based on the count value of this selection counter. And, it is possible to specify how many times the number of fluctuations at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern command (the time when the big hit lottery is performed) is after the end of the special game or the small hit game.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the selection state flag / selection counter table 115, the game state at the time of winning the big hit or the small hit, and the initial set in the selection counter for each type of the special symbol determined at the time of the winning. The value is predetermined. Then, at the end of the special game based on the winning of the big hit or at the end of the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit, the selection state flag / selection counter table 115 is referred to, and the game state at the time of winning the big hit or the small hit. , And the initial value according to the type of the special symbol determined at the time of winning is set in the selection counter.
In addition, the count value of the selection counter is decremented by 1 each time the change of the special symbol ends (the special symbol stop display time described later elapses), and after reaching 0, the count value is maintained at 0. It has become so.

As shown in FIG. 11, according to the selection state flag / selection counter table 115, “0” is set in the selection counter when the special symbol X1 is determined during the non-time saving game state (during the normal game state). When the special symbol X2 is determined, "130" is set in the selection counter, when the special symbol X3 is determined, "130" is set in the selection counter, and when the special symbol X4 is determined. Is set to "0" in the selection counter, "100" is set in the selection counter when the special symbol X5 is determined, and "0" is set in the selection counter when the special symbol X6 is determined. When the special symbol Y is determined (that is, when a small hit is won), "30" is set in the selection counter. Further, when the special symbol X1 is determined in the time-saving game state (during the high-probability time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state), "9" is set in the selection counter and the special symbol X2 is determined. In that case, "130" is set in the selection counter, "130" is set in the selection counter when the special symbol X3 is determined, and "100" is set in the selection counter when the special symbol X4 is determined. When it is set and the special symbol X5 is determined, "100" is set in the selection counter, and when the special symbol X6 is determined, "9" is set in the selection counter. When the special symbol Y is determined during the time saving game state, a new value is not set in the selection counter, and the value at the time of the determination remains set (see FIG. 11).

Then, when "130" is set in the selection counter (when the special symbols X2 and X3 are determined during the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state), the value of the selection counter reaches 0 (special). The fluctuation pattern table 114 is switched (until the number of fluctuations from the end of the game reaches the 130th time), and then the fluctuation pattern table 114 is not switched (after the 131st time), and the same fluctuation pattern table 114 is selected. It will be. When "100" is set in the selection counter (when the special symbol X5 is determined during the non-time saving game state, when the special symbols X4 and X5 are determined during the time saving game state), the value of the selection counter. The fluctuation pattern table 114 is switched until the value reaches 0 (until the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game reaches the 100th time), and after reaching 0 (after the 101st time), the fluctuation pattern table 114 is not switched. , The same variation pattern table 114 will be selected.
That is, the value of "100" or "130" indicates the number of fluctuations (that is, the number of ends) from the end of the special game to the time when the switching of the variation pattern table 114 ends.

When "9" is set in the selection counter (when special symbols X1 and X6 are determined during the time-saving game state), the value of the selection counter reaches 1 (the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game is 8). The fluctuation pattern table 114 is switched (until the 9th time), and after the value of the selection counter reaches 0 (9th time or later), the fluctuation pattern table 114 is not switched and the same fluctuation pattern table 114 is selected. The Rukoto.
That is, the value of "9" indicates the number of fluctuations (that is, the number of ends +1) from the end of the special game to the time of the next big hit lottery (when the special symbol changes) when the switching of the fluctuation pattern table 114 ends. It has become a thing.

When "0" is set in the selection counter (that is, when the special symbols X1, X4, X6 are determined during the non-time saving game state), the variation pattern table 114 is not switched and immediately after the end of the special game. (That is, from the first variation), the same variation pattern table 114 will be selected.

In addition, when the jackpot is won, when the count value of the selection counter reaches 0, or after the special game based on the determination of the special symbols X1, X4, X5, X6 is completed, the number of fluctuations without winning the jackpot When the number reaches 10,000 times, the selection counter is reset (that is, "0" is set).

The added value is for determining the offset value described later.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the addition value table 116, an addition value is set for each count value of the selection state flag and the selection counter. Then, when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined (at the time of the lottery of the jackpot), the addition value table 116 is referred to, and the addition value corresponding to the count value of the selection state flag and the selection counter at that time is determined.

As shown in FIG. 12, according to the addition value table 116, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is “0” and the count value of the selection counter is 0. "0" is determined as the added value. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the count value of the selection counter is always 0 when the selection state flag is “0”.
Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is "1", when the count value of the selection counter is 1 to 30, "3" is determined as an addition value. When it is 31, "9" is determined as an addition value, and when it is 32 to 130, "8" is determined as an addition value.
Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is "2", "7" is determined as an addition value when the count value of the selection counter is 0. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the selection state flag is "2", the count value of the selection counter is always 0.
Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is "3", when the count value of the selection counter is 1, "0" is determined as an addition value, and 2 to 2 When it is 6, "3" is determined as an addition value, and when it is 7 to 9, "2" is determined as an addition value.
Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is "4", when the count value of the selection counter is 1, "6" is determined as an addition value, and 2 to 2 When it is 50, "5" is determined as an addition value, and when it is 51 to 100, "4" is determined as an addition value.
Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is "5", when the count value of the selection counter is 1 to 30, "3" is determined as an addition value. When it is 31, "7" is determined as the addition value, when it is 32 to 80, "6" is determined as the addition value, and when it is 81 to 130, "5" is determined as the addition value.

The offset value is for determining the variation pattern table 114.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the offset value table 117, offset values are set for each game state (reference value predetermined according to the game state) and the addition value. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the setting table 118 defines the variation pattern table 114 corresponding to the offset value.
Then, when the variable mode command and the variable pattern command are determined (at the time of the jackpot lottery), the offset value table 117 is referred to, and the offset according to the game state (corresponding reference value) and the added value set at that time. The value is determined, and the variation pattern table 114 corresponding to the determined offset value is determined with reference to the setting table 118. As a result, the variation pattern table 114 to be selected when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is determined.

As shown in FIG. 13, according to the offset value table 117, the normal gaming state (low probability non-time saving gaming state) is set at the time when the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are determined (the lottery of the jackpot is performed). In the case of (the reference value is "0"), when the addition value is "0", "0" is determined as the offset value, and when it is "3", "3" is determined as the offset value. Will be done.
In addition, when the low-probability time-saving game state is set at the time of determining the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command (the reference value is "1"), when the addition value is "5", it is used as an offset value. When "6" is determined, "7" is determined as the offset value when it is "6", "8" is determined as the offset value when it is "7", and when it is "8""9" is determined as the offset value, and "10" is determined as the offset value when it is "9".
In addition, when the high-probability time-saving game state is set at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command (the reference value is "2"), and the addition value is "0", the first special feature If the number of reserved figures is 0, "1" is determined as the offset value, and if the number of reserved figures in the second special figure is 1 or more, "2" is determined as the offset value. Further, in the above case, when the added value is "2", "4" is determined as the offset value, and when it is "3", "5" is determined as the offset value, and "4". When it was, "6" was determined as the offset value, when it was "5", "7" was determined as the offset value, and when it was "6", "8" was determined as the offset value. , "9" is determined as the offset value when it is "7".

Then, as shown in FIG. 14, according to the setting table 118, when the determined offset value is "0", the table A is determined as the fluctuation pattern table 114, and when the determined offset value is "1". The table C4 is determined as the variation pattern table 114, the table C3 is determined as the variation pattern table 114 when it is "2", and the table B is determined as the variation pattern table 114 when it is "3". If it is determined and it is "4", the table C1 is determined as the variation pattern table 114, and if it is "5", the table C2 is determined as the variation pattern table 114 and if it is "6". The table D1 is determined as the variation pattern table 114, the table D2 is determined as the variation pattern table 114 when it is "7", and the table E is determined as the variation pattern table 114 when it is "8". If it is determined and is "9", the table F is determined as the variation pattern table 114, and if it is "10", the table G is determined as the variation pattern table 114.

Next, regarding the determination process of the variable pattern table 114, when the special symbol X2 is determined during the normal gaming state (during the non-time saving game state), and during the high probability time saving game state (during the time saving gaming state), the special symbol A specific description will be given by taking the case where X1 is determined as an example.

(1) When the special symbol X2 is determined during the normal game state When the jackpot is won and the special symbol X2 is determined during the normal game state, "0" is set in the selection state flag and the selection counter is set. "0" is set in the count value. After that, when the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X2 is completed, "5" is set in the selection state flag and "130" is set in the count value of the selection counter based on the selection state flag / selection counter table 115. (See FIG. 11).
Here, since the time-saving game state (here, the low-probability time-saving game state) is always set after the end of the special game, the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, and the second start winning is won. A big hit lottery is performed based on the second special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the mouth 16.

For example, in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game is the first fluctuation), the count value of the selection counter is "130", so the addition value table 116 is displayed. Based on this, "5" is determined as the added value (see FIG. 12). Then, at this point, the low-probability time-saving game state is set (that is, the reference value is "1"), and the determined addition value is "5". Therefore, the offset value is based on the offset value table 117. "6" is determined as (see FIG. 13). Then, since the determined offset value is "6", the table D1 is determined as the variable pattern table 114 to be selected in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game, based on the setting table 118. As a result, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table D1 (see FIG. 10).

Further, for example, in the 100th jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game is the 100th fluctuation), the count value of the selection counter is "31 (= 130-99)". Therefore, “7” is determined as the added value based on the added value table 116 (see FIG. 12). At this point, the low-probability time-saving game state is set (the reference value is "1"), and the determined addition value is "7". Therefore, the offset value is "8" based on the offset value table 117. Is determined (see FIG. 13). Then, since the determined offset value is "8", the table E is determined as the variable pattern table 114 to be selected in the 100th jackpot lottery after the end of the special game based on the setting table 118. As a result, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table E (see FIG. 10).

Further, for example, in the 130th jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game is the 130th fluctuation), the count value of the selection counter is "1 (= 130-129)". Therefore, “3” is determined as the added value based on the added value table 116 (see FIG. 12).
Here, when the special symbol X2 is determined, the number of time reductions is 100, and the normal game state (low probability non-time reduction game state) is set after the 101st time after the end of the special game (reference value). Is "0"), so the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a, and the jackpot is based on the first special figure random number acquired by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15. Lottery will be held.
Then, since the determined addition value is "3", "3" is determined as the offset value based on the offset value table 117 (see FIG. 13). Then, since the determined offset value is "3", the table B is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be selected in the 130th jackpot lottery after the end of the special game based on the setting table 118. As a result, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table B (see FIG. 10).

Further, for example, in the 131st jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game is the 131st fluctuation), the count value of the selection counter becomes "0 (= 130-130)". Therefore, "0" is set in the selection state flag. As a result, "0" is determined as the added value based on the added value table 116 (see FIG. 12). At this point, the normal gaming state (low probability non-time saving gaming state) is set (the reference value is "0"), and the determined addition value is "0", so that it is based on the offset value table 117. , "0" is determined as the offset value (see FIG. 13). Then, since the determined offset value is "0", the table A is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be selected in the 131st jackpot lottery after the end of the special game based on the setting table 118. As a result, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table A (see FIG. 10).
In the 132nd and subsequent jackpot lottery after the end of the special game, the selection status flag is always "0" and the count value of the selection counter is "0". Therefore, as described above, the table is set as the fluctuation pattern table 114. A is determined.

(2) When the special symbol X1 is determined during the high-probability time-saving game state When the jackpot is won and the special symbol X1 is determined during the high-probability time-saving game state, "0" is set in the selection state flag. , "0" is set in the count value of the selection counter. After that, when the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X2 is completed, "3" is set in the selection state flag and "9" is set in the count value of the selection counter based on the selection state flag / selection counter table 115. (See FIG. 11).
Then, after the end of the special game, a high-probability time-saving game state is set, so that the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, and the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16. A big hit lottery is performed based on the acquired second special figure random number.

For example, in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game is the first fluctuation), the count value of the selection counter is "9", so the addition value table 116 is displayed. Based on this, "2" is determined as the added value (see FIG. 12). Then, at this point, the high-probability time-saving game state is set (that is, the reference value is "2"), and the determined addition value is "2". Therefore, the offset value is based on the offset value table 117. "4" is determined as (see FIG. 13). Then, since the determined offset value is "4", the table C1 is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be selected in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game, based on the setting table 118. As a result, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table C1 (see FIG. 10).

Further, for example, in the fourth big hit lottery after the end of the special game (the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game is the fourth fluctuation), the count value of the selection counter is "6 (= 9-3)". Therefore, “3” is determined as the added value based on the added value table 116 (see FIG. 12). At this point, the high-probability time-saving game state is set (the reference value is "2"), and the determined addition value is "3". Therefore, the offset value is "5" based on the offset value table 117. Is determined (see FIG. 13). Since the determined offset value is "5", the table C2 is determined as the variable pattern table 114 to be selected in the fourth big hit lottery after the end of the special game based on the setting table 118. As a result, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table C2 (see FIG. 10).
Further, for example, in the 8th jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game is the 8th fluctuation), the count value of the selection counter is "2 (= 9-7)". Therefore, “3” is determined as the added value based on the added value table 116 (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in the same manner as described above, the table C2 is determined as the variation pattern table 114.

Further, for example, in the 9th jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game is the 9th fluctuation), the count value of the selection counter is "1 (= 9-8)". Therefore, “0” is determined as the added value based on the added value table 116 (see FIG. 12). At this point, the high-probability time-saving game state is set (the reference value is "2"), and the determined addition value is "0". Therefore, when the first special figure hold number is 0, it is used as an offset value. "1" is determined, and when the number of 1st special figure reserved is 1 or more, "2" is determined as an offset value. Then, when the determined offset value is "1", the table C4 is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be selected in the ninth big hit lottery after the end of the special game, and when the determined offset value is "2", the table C3 is set. It is determined. As a result, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table C3 or the table C4 (see FIG. 10).

Further, for example, in the 10th jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game is the 10th fluctuation), the count value of the selection counter becomes "0 (= 9-9)". Therefore, "0" is set in the selection state flag. As a result, "0" is determined as the added value based on the added value table 116 (see FIG. 12). At this point, the high-probability time-saving game state is set (the reference value is "2"), and the determined addition value is "0". Therefore, as described above, the variation pattern table 114 is the table C3 or Table C4 is determined.
In the 11th and subsequent jackpot lottery after the end of the special game, the selection status flag is always "0" and the count value of the selection counter is "0". Therefore, as described above, the table is set as the fluctuation pattern table 114. C3 or C4 is determined.

Then, when the variation pattern table 114 is determined as described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the determined variation pattern table 114. Here, among the fluctuation pattern tables 114, the table A, the table B, the table C3, and the table D1 will be specifically described, and the description of the other fluctuation pattern tables 114 will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9A, according to Table A, when the special symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss) and the number of pending numbers at the present time is 0 or 1. In, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 229, a fluctuation pattern of "13 seconds fluctuation" (a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the first half is set to 0 seconds and the fluctuation time of the second half is set to 13 seconds) is associated. The variable mode command "00H" (alphanumeric characters with "H" at the end are in hexadecimal notation. The same shall apply hereinafter) and the variable pattern command "00H" are determined, and the variable pattern random numbers are 230 to 239. The fluctuation mode command "01H" and the fluctuation pattern associated with the fluctuation pattern "60 seconds fluctuation" (the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time in the first half is set to 15 seconds and the fluctuation time in the second half is set to 45 seconds) When the command "01H" is determined and the fluctuation pattern random number is 240 to 249, the fluctuation pattern "90 seconds fluctuation" (the fluctuation time of the first half part is set to 15 seconds and the fluctuation time of the second half part is set to 75 seconds). The variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “02H” associated with the variation pattern) are determined.
Further, when the special symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the number of pending numbers at the present time is 2 or more, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 229, the fluctuation pattern (variation time of the first half) is "3 seconds fluctuation". The fluctuation mode command "00H" and the fluctuation pattern command "03H" associated with the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is set to 0 seconds and the fluctuation time of the latter half is set to 3 seconds) are determined, and the fluctuation pattern random numbers are 230 to 239. When the fluctuation mode command "01H" and the fluctuation pattern command "01H" associated with the fluctuation pattern of "60 seconds fluctuation" are determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 240 to 249, "90 seconds fluctuation" is determined. The variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "02H" to which the variation patterns of the above are associated are determined.

In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbols X1, X4, X5 or X6 are determined, the fluctuation pattern of "60 seconds fluctuation" is changed when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 99 regardless of the current number of holdings. The associated variation mode command "01H" and variation pattern command "11H" are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 100 to 199, the variation mode command "90 seconds variation" is associated with the variation pattern. When "01H" and the fluctuation pattern command "12H" are determined and the fluctuation pattern random number is 200 to 249, the fluctuation pattern "30 seconds fluctuation" (the fluctuation time of the first half is 15 seconds, the fluctuation time of the second half is 15). The variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "A0H" associated with the variation pattern set to seconds) are determined.
In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined, the fluctuation pattern of "60 seconds fluctuation" is associated when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 99 regardless of the current number of reservations. The variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "21H" are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 100 to 199, the variation mode command "01H" and the variation are associated with the variation pattern of "90 seconds variation". The pattern command "22H" is determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 200 to 249, the variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "A0H" associated with the variation pattern of "30 seconds variation" are determined. To.
In addition, when the special symbol Y is determined (that is, when a small hit is won), the fluctuation pattern of "30 seconds fluctuation" always corresponds to any value of the fluctuation pattern random number regardless of the current number of holds. The attached fluctuation mode command "01H" and fluctuation pattern command "A0H" are determined.

As shown in FIG. 9B, according to Table B, when the special symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the number of pending numbers at the present time is 0 or 1, the fluctuation pattern random number may be any value. The fluctuation mode command "00H" and the fluctuation pattern command "00H" to which the fluctuation pattern of "13-second fluctuation" is associated are always determined.
Further, when the special symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the number of pending numbers at the present time is 2 or more, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 199, the fluctuation pattern of "3 seconds fluctuation" is associated with the fluctuation. When the mode command "00H" and the fluctuation pattern command "03H" are determined and the fluctuation pattern random number is 200 to 235, the fluctuation mode command "00H" and the fluctuation pattern associated with the fluctuation pattern of "13 seconds fluctuation" are associated. The command "00H" is determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 236 to 245, the variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "01H" associated with the variation pattern of "60 seconds variation" are determined. Fluctuation pattern When the random numbers are 246 to 249, the variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “02H” associated with the variation pattern of “90 seconds variation” are determined.

In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbols X1, X4, X5 or X6 are determined, the fluctuation pattern of "60 seconds fluctuation" is changed when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 169 regardless of the number of holdings at the present time. When the associated variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "11H" are determined and the variation pattern random numbers are 170 to 249, the variation mode command "90 seconds variation" is associated with the variation pattern. "01H" and the fluctuation pattern command "12H" are determined.
In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined, the fluctuation pattern of "60 seconds fluctuation" is associated when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 169 regardless of the current number of reservations. The variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "21H" are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 170 to 249, the variation mode command "01H" and the variation are associated with the variation pattern of "90 seconds variation". The pattern command "22H" is determined.
Further, when the special symbol Y is determined, the fluctuation mode command "00H" is always associated with the fluctuation pattern of "3 seconds fluctuation" regardless of the number of pending fluctuations at the present time, regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. And the fluctuation pattern command "03H" is determined.

As shown in FIG. 9C, according to the table C3, when the special symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the number of pending numbers at the present time is 0 or 1, the fluctuation pattern random number may be any value. The fluctuation mode command "00H" and the fluctuation pattern command "30H" to which the fluctuation pattern of "13-second fluctuation" is associated are always determined.
Further, when the special symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the number of pending numbers at the present time is 2 or more, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 199, the fluctuation pattern of "3 seconds fluctuation" is associated with the fluctuation. The mode command "00H" and the fluctuation pattern command "33H" are determined, and when the fluctuation pattern random number is 200 to 235, the fluctuation mode command "00H" and the fluctuation pattern associated with the fluctuation pattern of "13 seconds fluctuation" are associated. The command "30H" is determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 236 to 245, the variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "31H" associated with the variation pattern of "60 seconds variation" are determined. Fluctuation pattern When the random numbers are 246 to 249, the variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “32H” associated with the variation pattern of “90 seconds variation” are determined.

In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbols X1, X4, X5 or X6 are determined, the fluctuation pattern of "60 seconds fluctuation" is changed when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 99 regardless of the current number of holdings. The associated variation mode command "01H" and variation pattern command "41H" are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 100 to 199, the variation mode command "90 seconds variation" is associated with the variation pattern. When the variation pattern command "42H" and the variation pattern command "42H" are determined and the variation pattern random number is 200 to 249, the variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "B0H" are associated with the variation pattern of "30 seconds variation". Is decided.
Further, when the special symbol Y is determined, the fluctuation mode command "01H" is always associated with the fluctuation pattern of "30 seconds fluctuation" regardless of the number of pending fluctuations at the present time, regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. And the fluctuation pattern command "B0H" is determined.

As shown in FIG. 9D, according to the table D1, when the special symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the number of pending numbers at the present time is 0 or 1, the fluctuation pattern random number may be any value. The fluctuation mode command "00H" and the fluctuation pattern command "60H" to which the fluctuation pattern of "13-second fluctuation" is associated are always determined.
Further, when the special symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the number of pending numbers at the present time is 2 or more, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 199, the fluctuation pattern of "3 seconds fluctuation" is associated with the fluctuation. The mode command "00H" and the fluctuation pattern command "63H" are determined, and when the fluctuation pattern random number is 200 to 235, the fluctuation mode command "00H" and the fluctuation pattern associated with the fluctuation pattern of "13 seconds fluctuation" are associated. The command "60H" is determined, and when the variation pattern random numbers are 236 to 245, the variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "61H" associated with the variation pattern of "60 seconds variation" are determined. Fluctuation pattern When the random numbers are 246 to 249, the variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “62H” associated with the variation pattern of “90 seconds variation” are determined.

In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbols X1, X4, X5 or X6 are determined, the fluctuation pattern of "60 seconds fluctuation" is changed when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 169 regardless of the number of holdings at the present time. When the associated variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "71H" are determined and the variation pattern random numbers are 170 to 249, the variation mode command "90 seconds variation" is associated with the variation pattern. "01H" and the fluctuation pattern command "72H" are determined.
In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined, the fluctuation pattern of "60 seconds fluctuation" is associated when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 169 regardless of the current number of reservations. The variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "81H" are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 170 to 249, the variation mode command "01H" and the variation are associated with the variation pattern of "90 seconds variation". The pattern command "82H" is determined.
Further, when the special symbol Y is determined, the fluctuation mode command "00H" is always associated with the fluctuation pattern of "3 seconds fluctuation" regardless of the number of pending fluctuations at the present time, regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. And the fluctuation pattern command "63H" is determined.

The variation mode command and the variation pattern command determined as described above are transmitted to the sub-control board 300, the specific mode of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. The specific aspect of the latter half of the above is determined. Then, the variation effect is executed according to the specific mode determined in this way, and the total of the variation time of the first half set in the variation mode command and the variation time of the second half set in the variation pattern command. However, it is the time from the start to the end of the variable effect.

Further, based on the above-mentioned fluctuation time, the effect display device 21 performs the fluctuation effect, and the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31) displays the variation of the special symbol. Will be done. Specifically, when the starting winning opening where the game ball enters is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays during the above-mentioned fluctuation time, and the game ball enters the ball. When the starting winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 blinks and displays during the above-mentioned fluctuation time. Then, after the lapse of the fluctuation time, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Outline of pre-judgment processing)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored, the first special figure random number or the first special figure random number is before the start of fluctuation based on the second special figure random number. As a result of the jackpot lottery that can be determined for the special figure random number or the second special figure random number, the pre-determination process for determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command can be executed.
By executing this pre-determination process, the hold of the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number stored is stored as the change mode command and the change pattern command determined at the start of the change of the special symbol. At that point, it is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in advance. As a result, it is possible to execute a look-ahead effect that gives a predetermined suggestion for the hold even before the start of the change of the special symbol based on the hold. The look-ahead effect will be described later.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the normal game state (low probability non-time saving game state) is set and the first special figure random number is stored, or the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game. When the second special figure random number is stored in the case where the state is set, the above-mentioned pre-determination process is executed. On the other hand, when the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state is set, the first special figure random number is stored, and when the normal game state is set, the second special figure random number is stored. When stored, the above-mentioned pre-determination process is not executed when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored during the execution of the special game or the small hit game.
Then, when the pre-determination process is executed, a pre-determination command including the determination contents (result of the jackpot lottery, the variation mode command, the variation pattern command, etc.) by the pre-determination process is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and the advance determination process is performed. If the determination process is not executed, the above-mentioned pre-determination command is not transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is based on the count value of the selection counter (the remaining number of initial values set corresponding to the number of fluctuations until the switching of the fluctuation pattern table 114 is completed). Therefore, the variation pattern table 114 to be selected when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is determined. That is, the variation pattern table 114 to be selected at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is determined based on the number of variations after the end of the special game or the small hit game.
Then, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is executed based on the stored first special figure random number or second special figure random number even when the pre-determination process is performed (variation display of special symbol, jackpot). Based on the number of fluctuations in the lottery), the fluctuation pattern table 114 at the time when the fluctuation is performed is determined, and then the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command to be determined are set so as to be able to be determined based on the fluctuation pattern table 114. Has been done. That is, when the fluctuation pattern table 114 selected at the time when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored is executed based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number. When switching to a different variation pattern table 114, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command to be determined are set so as to be able to be determined based on the variation pattern table 114 after the switching.

Specifically, it is based on the stored second special figure random number in the pre-determination process when the second special figure random number is stored when the high probability time saving game state or the low probability time saving game state is set. The execution time of the variation is specified by using the above-mentioned selection counter, the variation pattern table 114 to be selected at the time of the variation is determined according to the specific content, and then the variation mode command and the variation pattern are determined based on the variation pattern table 114. The command can be judged.

For example, when a high-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game by winning a jackpot during a low-probability time-saving game state or a high-probability time-saving game state and determining a special symbol X1 or X6 (selection state flag). (When "3" is set in), and in the pre-judgment process when the second special figure random number is stored, the stored second special figure random number is always set according to the above-mentioned specific content. After determining the variation pattern table 114 at the time when the based variation is performed, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command to be determined are determined based on the variation pattern table 114.

Further, for example, when the low-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game by winning a jackpot during the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state and determining the special symbol X2 or X3 (selection). (When "5" is set in the state flag), and in the pre-judgment process when the second special figure random number is stored, the stored second special figure random number is based on the above-mentioned specific contents. When it is specified that the fluctuation based on the above is executed during the low-probability time-saving game state (that is, the number of fluctuations of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is within the 100th time from the end of the special game), the said After determining the variation pattern table 114 at the time when the variation is performed, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command to be determined are determined based on the variation pattern table 114.
It should be noted that the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed after switching to the normal game state (that is, the number of fluctuations of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is 101st or later from the end of the special game. When it is specified, the sub-control board 300 issues a pre-judgment command including information that the execution of the look-ahead effect is prohibited without determining the variation pattern table 114, the variation mode command, and the variation pattern command. Send to. As a result, although it is stored in the low-probability time-saving gaming state, the execution of the look-ahead effect for the hold on which the fluctuation is executed after switching to the normal gaming state is prohibited.

On the other hand, in the pre-determination process when the first special figure random number is stored when the normal game state is set, the fluctuation pattern table 114 at the time when the fluctuation based on the stored first special figure random number is performed. The variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time when the first special figure random number is stored without determining.

(Outline of the pre-judgment process when the first special figure random number is stored during the normal game state)
Next, the pre-determination process when the first special figure random number is stored during the normal game state will be specifically described. Here, a case where a big hit is won and a special symbol X2 is determined during the normal game state, but 100 fluctuations are completed without winning a big hit or a small hit, and a normal game state is set will be described as an example. I do.

In the above case, for example, if the first special figure random number is stored during the 101st change in the number of changes since the end of the special game, the pre-determination process is executed.
In this pre-judgment process, first, the lottery result (big hit, small hit or loss) of the big hit is determined based on the stored first special figure random number, and the type of special symbol (X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, Y, Z1) are determined. When this determination is made, as a pre-determination command, a first pre-determination command composed of information indicating a stored hold type (first special symbol random number) and information indicating a determined special symbol type is released. It is stored in the production transmission data storage area described later.

Further, the determination of the determined variation mode command and variation pattern command is performed. As described above, in this pre-determination process, the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time when the first special figure random number is stored is stored. The variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on. Therefore, the variation pattern table 114 is determined by the same process as the determination of the variation pattern table 114 at the start of the variation (at the time of the big hit lottery) described above.
Specifically, when the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game is the 101st, the selection state flag is set to "5", and the count value of the selection counter is "30 (= 130-100)". Therefore, "3" is determined as the added value. Then, since the determined addition value is "3", "3" is determined as the offset value, and the variation pattern table 114 selected by this is determined to be table B.

Then, the determined variation mode command and variation pattern command are determined based on the stored first special figure random number (variation pattern random number) and the determined table B. When this determination is made, the second pre-determination command and the third pre-determination command are stored in the production transmission data storage area as the pre-determination commands. The second pre-determination command is composed of information indicating that the transmission content of the command relates to the first half of the variation effect and information indicating the type of the variation mode command. Further, the third pre-determination command is composed of information indicating that the transmission content of the command relates to the latter half of the variation effect and information indicating the type of the variation pattern command.
The pre-judgment commands (first pre-judgment command, second pre-judgment command, and third pre-judgment command) stored in the transmission data storage area for production are transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and the first characteristic stored by this is transmitted. Information of a special symbol, a variation mode command, and a variation pattern command determined based on the figure random number is transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

(Outline of pre-judgment processing when the second special figure random number is stored during the time-saving game state)
Next, the pre-determination process when the second special figure random number is stored during the time-saving game state (during the low-probability time-saving game state or during the high-probability time-saving game state) will be specifically described. Here, when the high-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game by winning the jackpot during the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state and determining the special symbol X1 or X6 (selected state). When "3" is set in the flag), and during the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state, the jackpot is won and the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined, so that the probability is low after the special game ends. A case where the time saving game state is set (when "5" is set in the selection state flag) will be described.

In this pre-determination process, as in the pre-determination process when the first special figure random number is stored during the normal game state, first, the jackpot lottery result is determined based on the stored second special figure random number. Is performed, and the type of special symbol to be determined is determined. Then, as the pre-determination command, the first pre-determination command is stored in the production transmission data storage area.

Then, as described above, in this pre-determination process, the time point at which the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed is specified by using the above-mentioned selection counter, and at the time of the fluctuation according to the specific content. A process for determining the variation pattern table 114 to be selected (that is, a process when the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed during the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state), or A process of transmitting a pre-determination command including information prohibiting execution of the look-ahead effect to the sub-control board 300 without determining the variation pattern table 114 (that is, the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is a normal gaming state. Any of the processing) will be executed when it is executed during.

Specifically, in the pre-determination process when the second special figure random number is stored during the time-saving game state, the information regarding the number of fluctuations at that time is the second special figure random number already stored at that time. The time point at which the change based on the stored second special figure random number is executed is specified by taking into consideration the number of holds and the execution status of the change based on the second special figure random number at that time point.
More specifically, with respect to the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored during the time-saving game state, the correction value according to the execution phase data indicating the execution state of the special figure game at that time. Is added, and the determination value is calculated by subtracting the adjustment value corresponding to the second special figure hold number at that time and the set selection state flag from the added value. The determination value calculated in this way becomes information for specifying the execution time point of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number. Then, based on the calculated determination value, which of the above-mentioned processes is to be executed in the pre-determination process is determined, and selection is made based on the selection counter offset value determined according to the determination value. The variation pattern table 114 to be used is determined.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a correction value table 119 and an adjustment value table 120 as tables used in the above-mentioned pre-determination process, and the above-mentioned correction values and adjustment values are provided based on these tables. Is set.

(Summary of execution phase data and correction values)
The execution phase data shows the execution state of the special figure game, the special game, and the small hit game, and can specify which of the plurality of functional modules constituting the special figure-related control process described later is to be executed. Is.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as this execution phase data, the state from the end of the change of the special symbol to the start of the change of the next special symbol (the number of the first special symbol reserved and the second special symbol reserved). The number is 0, and the stored hold is read after the state until the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 or after the change of the special symbol is completed. Data "00H" indicating the special symbol change waiting state, which is the state from when it is issued until the change based on the hold is started), from the start of the change of the special symbol to the elapse of the set fluctuation time The data "01H" indicating the state in which the special symbol is changing, and the data "01H" indicating the special symbol stop display state, which is the state from the stop display of the special symbol to the elapse of the set special symbol stop display time. "02H", "03H" indicating the state before the opening of the special game grand prize opening, which is the state from the lapse of the special figure stop display time to the start of the special game when the jackpot is won, the special game is executed. "04H" indicating the special game control state in which the game is in, "05H" indicating the special game grand prize opening closed state in which the round game is completed, and the end processing of the special game is executed after all the round games are completed. "06H", which indicates the state of waiting for the end of the special game, which is the state of being in the state, is the state from the lapse of the special figure stop display time to the start of the small hit game when the small hit is won. "07H" indicating the state before opening, "08H" indicating the small hit game control state in which the small hit game is being executed, and the small hit game large winning opening closed state in which the small hit game is completed. Either "09H" or "0AH" indicating a state of waiting for the end of the small hit game, which is a state in which the end process of the small hit game is being executed, is set.

Further, the correction value is a value determined according to the execution phase data, and in specifying the execution time point of the fluctuation based on the second special figure random number stored in the time-saving game state, the second special figure random number It is used to correct the count value of the selection counter at the time of storage according to the execution state of the special figure game at the time of storage.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the correction value table 119, correction values are set for each execution phase data that can be set during the time saving game state. When the second special figure random number is stored during the time saving game state, the correction value based on the execution phase data at that time is determined with reference to the correction value table 119.

As described above, when the second special figure random number is stored during the time saving game state, the above-mentioned pre-judgment process is executed, and when the second special figure random number is stored during the execution of the special game or the small hit. , The above-mentioned pre-determination process is not executed. Therefore, the execution state of the special symbol game at the time when the above-mentioned pre-determination process is executed (the time when the second special symbol random number is stored) is any of the special symbol change waiting state, the special symbol changing state, and the special symbol stop display state. It becomes.

Here, the number of fluctuations is incremented by 1 each time the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, but the fluctuation of the special symbol has not been started and the number of fluctuations has not been incremented by 1 while waiting for the special symbol to change. .. Therefore, when the second special figure random number is stored in the special symbol change waiting state, the selection counter offset value for specifying the execution time of the change based on the second special symbol random number is calculated at the storage time. A predetermined value (here, "1") is determined as a correction value (see FIG. 15) in order to correct the count value of the selection counter by the amount in which the number of fluctuations is not incremented by 1, and the count of the selection counter. The process of adding 1 to the value is performed.
On the other hand, in the special symbol changing state and the special symbol stop display state, the number of fluctuations has already been incremented by 1 because the special symbol has started to change. Therefore, when the second special symbol random number is stored during the special symbol changing state or the special symbol stop display state, the count value of the selection counter at the time of the storage is calculated in order to calculate the above-mentioned selection counter offset value. There is no need to make corrections for. Therefore, in this case, a predetermined value (here, "0") is determined as the correction value (see FIG. 15), and 0 is added to the count value of the selection counter.
The type of execution phase data to be set, the time when the number of fluctuations is incremented, the offset value, etc. are set according to the type of pachinko machine and the setting contents in various tables, and the above correction value is It can be appropriately determined according to these settings. For example, when the second special symbol random number is stored in the special symbol change waiting state, the correction value is "0", and when the second special symbol random number is stored in the special symbol changing state and the special symbol stop display state. "-1" may be set as the correction value of, and these values may be added to the count value of the selection counter to execute the process described later.

(Summary of the number of reserved 2nd special figures)
At the time of storing the second special figure random number, the second special figure random number may already be stored. Therefore, in order to specify the execution time point of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number, it is necessary to consider the fluctuation amount executed based on the already stored second special figure random number.
Therefore, in the above-mentioned pre-judgment process, the second special figure reserved number at the time of storing the second special figure random number is subtracted from the value obtained by adding the correction value to the count value of the selection counter, and the second special figure is stored. The count value of the selection counter corresponding to the execution time of the fluctuation based on the random number is calculated.

(Summary of adjustment value)
The adjustment value is a value determined according to the set selection state flag, and the game state is the normal game state (low) at the time of execution of the fluctuation based on the second special figure random number stored during the time-saving game state. In determining whether or not the game has been switched to the probability non-time saving game state), the selection state flag is set against the count value of the selection counter corresponding to the execution time of the fluctuation based on the second special figure random number calculated as described above. It is used to make adjustments according to the above and calculate the judgment value.
Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in the adjustment value table 120, adjustment values are set for each selection state flag, and when the second special figure random number is stored during the time saving game state, the adjustment value table With reference to 120, the adjustment value based on the set selection state flag is determined.

(1) When the low-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X2 or X3 during the time-saving game state (when "5" is set in the selection state flag).
If the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined by winning a jackpot during the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state, and the low-probability time-saving game state is set after the special game ends, the selection state flag Is set to "5", and "130" is set to the selection counter. Further, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times.
Then, the special symbol is changed without winning the jackpot, and when the count value of this selection counter reaches 30, the number of time reductions becomes 0, and the game state is switched from the low probability time reduction game state to the normal game state. That is, in the above case, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state before the switching of the variation pattern table 114 is completed (that is, the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game reaches 130 times). ..
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as an adjustment value when "5" is set in the selection state flag, the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game to the end of switching of the fluctuation pattern table 114 ( "30" is defined, which corresponds to the difference between the number of fluctuations (130 times) and the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game to the switching of the game state to the normal game state (that is, 100 times of the reduced time) (FIG. 16). reference). Then, when the count value of the selection counter corresponding to the execution time of the fluctuation based on the second special figure random number is calculated as described above, the determination value is determined by subtracting the adjustment value "30" from the calculated count value. The value is calculated.
Here, the determination value calculated as described above is 1 or more when the number of fluctuations at the time of execution of the fluctuation based on the second special figure random number is from the end of the special game to the 100th time, and is based on the second special figure random number. When the number of fluctuations at the time of execution of the fluctuation is 101st or later from the end of the special game, it becomes 0 or less. That is, if the calculated determination value is 1 or more, it can be specified that the execution time of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is in the low-probability time-saving game, and if it is 0 or less, it is stored. 2nd special figure It can be specified that the execution time of the fluctuation based on the random number is in the normal gaming state.

Then, in the above case, if the determination value is 1 or more, the value obtained by adding the above adjustment value to the determination value is determined as the selection counter offset value. Then, the fluctuation pattern table 114 is determined based on the selection counter offset value.
The determination of the fluctuation pattern table 114 uses the selection counter offset value determined as described above instead of the count value of the selection counter, so that the fluctuation pattern table 114 at the start of the fluctuation (at the time of the jackpot lottery) described above It is done by the same process as the decision. That is, the addition value is determined based on the selection state flag and the selection counter offset value, and the offset value is determined based on the addition value. Then, the selected variation pattern table 114 is determined based on the offset value, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the variation pattern table 114. When this determination is made, the second pre-determination command and the third pre-determination command are stored in the production transmission data storage area as the pre-determination commands, as described above.

On the other hand, if the determination value is 0 or less, the above-mentioned second pre-determination command and the third pre-determination command are used as the pre-determination commands without performing the determination of the variation pattern table 114 and the determination of the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. Instead of the pre-determination command, a first prohibition determination command and a second prohibition determination command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 that execution of the look-ahead effect is prohibited are transmitted to the sub-control board 300. The first prohibition determination command is composed of information indicating that the transmission content of the command relates to the first half of the variation effect and information indicating that the look-ahead effect is prohibited. Further, the second prohibition determination command is composed of information indicating that the transmission content of the command relates to the latter half of the variation effect and information indicating that the look-ahead effect is prohibited.
Then, the pre-determination commands (first pre-determination command, first prohibition determination command, and second prohibition determination command) stored in the production transmission data storage area are transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

(2) When a high-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X1 or X6 during the time-saving game state (when "3" is set in the selection state flag).
If a high-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game by winning a jackpot during the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state and the special symbol X1 or X6 is determined, the selection state flag Is set to "3" and "9" is set to the selection counter. In addition, the number of time reductions is set to 10,000 times.
In this case, the special symbol is changed without winning the jackpot, and even if the count value of this selection counter reaches 0, the number of time reductions does not become 0 times, so that the game state is a high probability time reduction game state. There is up to. That is, in this case, even if the switching of the variation pattern table 114 is completed (that is, even if the number of variations from the end of the special game reaches the ninth time), the gaming state is not changed to the normal gaming state. .. Therefore, in this case, even if the number of fluctuations at the execution time of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number exceeds the ninth time from the end of the special game, the variation pattern table 114 selected at the execution time of the variation. Is determined, and then the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the variation pattern table 114.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the selection state flag is set to "3", the gaming state is switched to the normal gaming state at the time of execution of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number. Since it is not necessary to determine whether or not the value is set, "0" is set as the adjustment value (see FIG. 16). Then, when the count value of the selection counter corresponding to the execution time of the fluctuation based on the second special figure random number is calculated, the determination value is calculated by subtracting the adjustment value "0" from the calculated count value. To.
Here, the determination value calculated as described above is 1 or more when the number of fluctuations at the time of execution of the fluctuation based on the second special figure random number is from the end of the special game to the ninth time, and is based on the second special figure random number. When the number of fluctuations at the time of execution of the fluctuation is 10th or later from the end of the special game, it becomes 0 or less.

Then, in the above case, if the determination value is 1 or more, the determination value (determination value + adjustment value “0”) is determined as the selection counter offset value. Then, the fluctuation pattern table 114 is determined based on the selection counter offset value.
On the other hand, if the determination value is 0 or less, "1" is determined as the selection counter offset value. That is, the selection counter offset value is always "1" when the number of fluctuations at the time of execution of the fluctuations based on the second special figure random number is 10th or later. Then, the fluctuation pattern table 114 is determined based on the selection counter offset value.
The determination of the variation pattern table 114, the determination of the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, and the storage of the pre-determination command are executed by the same processing as when "5" is set in the selection state flag described above. To.

Next, the processing result in the pre-determination process when the second special figure random number is stored during the time-saving game state will be described more specifically with an example.
(1) When "5" is set in the selection state flag, the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game is 97th, the number of reserved second special figures is "2", and the number of special symbols is changing, the second special figure When a random number is stored In this case, the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is "34 (= 130-96)". Since the correction value is "0", the number of reserved second special figures is "2", and the adjustment value is "30", the determination value is "2 (= 34 + 0-2-30)". Then, since the determination value is 1 or more, the selection counter offset value is determined to be "32 (= 2 + 30)", and the stored second special figure random number change at the time of execution using this selection counter offset value ( The variation pattern table 114 selected at the 99th variation since the end of the special game is determined. Specifically, the selection counter offset value "32" determines "6" as an addition value, and since the execution time of the fluctuation is in the low-probability time-saving game state, "7" is determined as the offset value. To. Therefore, the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time of executing the variation is determined to be table B, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on this table B.

(2) When the selection status flag is set to "5", the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game is 97th, the number of reserved second special symbols is "3", and the number of special symbols is changing, the second special figure When a random number is stored In this case, the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is "34 (= 130-96)". Since the correction value is "0", the second special figure hold number is "3", and the adjustment value is "30", the determination value is "1 (= 34 + 0-3-30)". Then, since the determination value is 1 or more, the selection counter offset value is determined to be "31 (= 1 + 30)", and the stored second special figure random number change at the time of execution using this selection counter offset value ( The variation pattern table 114 selected at the 100th variation from the end of the special game) is determined. Specifically, the selection counter offset value "31" determines "7" as an addition value, and since the execution time of the fluctuation is in the low-probability time-saving game state, "8" is determined as the offset value. To. Therefore, the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time of executing the variation is determined to be table E, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on this table B.

(3) When "5" is set in the selection state flag, the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game is 99th, the number of reserved second special symbols is "2", and the number of special symbols is changing, the second special figure When a random number is stored In this case, the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is "32 (= 130-98)". Since the correction value is "0", the second special figure hold number is "2", and the adjustment value is "30", the determination value is "0 (= 32 + 0-2-30)". Then, the determination value is 0 or less, and it is determined that the game has been switched to the normal game state at the time of execution of the change of the stored second special figure random number (the number of changes since the end of the special game is the 101st time). Become. Therefore, the determination of the fluctuation pattern table 114 is not performed, and the first prohibition determination command and the second prohibition determination command are stored as the pre-determination commands in the effect transmission data storage area.

(4) When the selection status flag is set to "3", the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game is the 7th, the number of reserved second special symbols is "1", and the special symbol is in the changing state, the second special figure When a random number is stored In this case, the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is "3 (= 9-6)". Since the correction value is "0", the number of reserved second special figures is "1", and the adjustment value is "0", the determination value is "2 (= 3 + 0-1-0)". Then, since the determination value is 1 or more, the selection counter offset value is determined to be "2 (= 2 + 0)", and the stored second special figure random number change at the time of execution using this selection counter offset value ( The variation pattern table 114 selected in the eighth variation since the end of the special game) is determined. Specifically, the selection counter offset value "2" determines "3" as an addition value, and since the execution time of the fluctuation is in the high-probability time-saving game state, "5" is determined as the offset value. To. Therefore, the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time of executing the variation is determined to be table C2, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on this table C2.

(5) When the selection status flag is set to "3", the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game is the 8th, the number of reserved second special symbols is "1", and the special symbol is in the changing state, the second special figure When a random number is stored In this case, the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is "2 (= 9-7)". Since the correction value is "0", the number of reserved second special figures is "1", and the adjustment value is "0", the determination value is "1 (= 2 + 0-1-0)". Then, since the determination value is 1 or more, the selection counter offset value is determined to be "1 (= 1 + 0)", and the stored second special figure random number change at the time of execution using this selection counter offset value ( The variation pattern table 114 selected in the 9th variation from the end of the special game) is determined. Specifically, the selection counter offset value "1" determines "0" as the addition value, and since the execution time of the fluctuation is in the high-probability time-saving game state, the offset value is "1" (first). (When the number of reserved special figures is 0) or "2" (when the number of reserved special figures is 1 or more) is determined. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern table 114 selected at the time of executing the fluctuation is determined to be table C4 (when the number of first special figure reservations is 0) or table C3 (when the number of first special figure reservations is 1 or more). The variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table C4 or the table C3.

(6) When the selection status flag is set to "3", the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game is the 8th, the number of reserved 2nd special figures is "2", and the special symbol is in the changing state, the 2nd special figure When a random number is stored In this case, the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is "2 (= 9-7)". Since the correction value is "0", the number of reserved second special figures is "2", and the adjustment value is "0", the determination value is "0 (= 2 + 0-2-0)". Then, since the determination value is 0 or less, the selection counter offset value is determined to be "1", and the stored second special figure random number variation is executed at the time of execution (from the end of the special game) using this selection counter offset value. The fluctuation pattern table 114 selected in the 10th fluctuation count) is determined. Specifically, the selection counter offset value "1" determines "0" as the addition value, and since the execution time of the fluctuation is in the high-probability time-saving game state, the offset value is "1" (first). (When the number of reserved special figures is 0) or "2" (when the number of reserved special figures is 1 or more) is determined. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern table 114 selected at the time of executing the fluctuation is determined to be table C4 (when the number of first special figure reservations is 0) or table C3 (when the number of first special figure reservations is 1 or more). The variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table C4 or the table C3.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the execution time of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game, depending on the count value of the selection counter. It is possible to identify whether or not.
When "5" is set in the selection state flag, the count value of the selection counter, the correction value, the number of the second special figure reserved, and the change pattern table 114 can be switched after the special game is completed. Calculated based on the adjustment value "30" that corresponds to the difference between the number of fluctuations until the end (130 times) and the number of fluctuations (100 times) from the end of the special game until the game state switches to the normal game state. If the determination value is 1 or more, it is determined that the gaming state has not been switched at the time when the change of the stored second special figure random number is executed. On the other hand, if the above-mentioned determination value is 0 or less, it is determined that the game has been switched to the normal game state at the time of executing the fluctuation of the stored second special figure random number.
Then, when it is determined that the game state has been switched to the normal game state, the determination of the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time of execution of the variation of the stored second special figure random number, and the determination based on the variation pattern table 114. Execution of the look-ahead effect based on the stored second special figure random number by transmitting the pre-judgment command for prohibiting the execution of the look-ahead effect to the sub-control board 300 without determining the change mode command and the change pattern command. Will be banned.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed after the normal game state is switched, the fluctuation pattern table selected at the time of execution of the fluctuation is Since the pre-determination command for prohibiting the execution of the look-ahead effect is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 without making the determination based on 114, it is possible to prevent inconsistency in the look-ahead effect due to the switching of the gaming state. Further, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the execution of the look-ahead effect can be prohibited only by the judgment based on the above-mentioned determination value. Therefore, in controlling the execution of the look-ahead effect based on the pre-judgment, the hardware It is possible to reduce the load on resources.

Further, when "3" is set in the selection state flag, the change execution time point of the change based on the stored second special figure random number ends the switching of the change pattern table 114 after the special game ends. When it is the 9th time that exceeds the number of fluctuations (8 times) up to, the judgment value becomes 1, and the selection counter offset value is also determined to be "1". Therefore, the fluctuation pattern selected at the time of executing the fluctuation. Table 114 is determined to be table C4 or table C3. Further, when the number of fluctuations at the time of execution of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is the 10th or later after the special game is completed, the switching of the fluctuation pattern table 114 is completed after the special game is completed. The determination value becomes 0 or less until the number of fluctuations (10000 times) is reached. Therefore, since the selection counter offset value is always determined to be "1", the fluctuation pattern table 114 selected at the time of execution of the fluctuation is also always determined to be table C4 or table C3.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the selection state flag is set to "3", it is stored after the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game exceeds eight times. When the variation based on the second special figure random number is executed, the same selection counter offset value is always determined, and based on this, the same variation pattern table 114 is always selected.
Therefore, after the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game exceeds 8, the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game to the end of switching of the variation pattern table 114 (10000 times). Since it is not necessary to associate the selected variation pattern table 114 for each, it is possible to reduce the load on the hardware resources when performing the preliminary determination.

Next, the processing related to the Fuzu game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not particularly shown) and flowing down the second gaming area 12b passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 is pressed. A lottery of ordinary symbols is performed to determine whether or not to operate and open the movable piece 16b. Then, when the winning is achieved by the lottery of the normal symbol, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second starting winning opening 16 is opened, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting winning opening 16.
The lottery of the ordinary symbol is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning random number determination table 121 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Is done.

Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned hit determination random numbers are acquired, and up to four random numbers are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 103. Specifically, this normal figure reservation storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage through the gate 20. It has become. Further, when the hit determination random number is already stored in some storage units, the hit determination random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, when four hit determination random numbers are already stored in the normal figure hold storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the hit decision random numbers related to this passage are not stored in the normal figure hold storage area. ..
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the hit determination random number. This hit determination random number is updated according to a certain rule, the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence goes around, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of hit determination random numbers stored in the normal figure hold storage area (hereinafter referred to as the normal figure hold number) is a normal figure hold number counter (not particularly shown). It is supposed to be remembered in.
In addition, in this specification, as described above, storing a hit determination random number in a Pseudo-random number holding storage area is also referred to as "Pseudo-random number holding".

Further, the winning determination random number determination table 121 is for determining whether or not a winning is achieved by drawing a normal symbol, and as shown in FIG. 17, is referred to in a non-time saving gaming state (that is, a normal gaming state). The non-time saving determination table 121a is provided, and the time saving determination table 121b referred to in the time saving gaming state (that is, the low probability time saving gaming state or the high probability time saving gaming state) is provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one hit determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, if the gaming state at the time of drawing the normal symbol is the non-time saving gaming state, the non-time saving determination table 121a is selected, and it is normal based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-time saving determination table 121a. A lottery of symbols is held. If the gaming state at the time of drawing the normal symbol is the time-saving gaming state, the time-saving determination table 121b is selected, and the ordinary symbol lottery is performed based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected time-saving determination table 121b. Is done.

According to the non-time saving determination table 121a, if the hit determination random number is 1, it is determined to be a hit, and if it is any other hit determination random number (0, 2 to 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time saving determination table 121a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time saving determination table 121b, when the hit determination random number is 1 to 65000, it is determined to be a hit, and when it is any other hit determination random number (0,65001 to 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in this time saving determination table 121b is 65000/65536, that is, about 99/100.
If a winning symbol is won by a lottery of ordinary symbols, the winning symbol is determined, and if it is lost, the lost symbol is determined.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has the ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 122 and the second start winning opening open as a table for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. A control table 123 and the like are provided.

The ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 122 is for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol. As described above, when the game ball passes through the gate 20 to draw the normal symbol, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 122.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the fluctuation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the fluctuation time is 0. It is decided to be .6 seconds. Then, when the fluctuation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks and displays during the determined fluctuation time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the lottery of the ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol display device 32 lights up, and when the lost symbol is determined as a loss, the ordinary symbol display device 32 is turned on. Turns off.

Further, the second start winning opening opening control table 123 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 opens and closes in the manner specified in the second starting winning opening opening control table 123. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 19, the starting winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time), so that the second 2 The movable piece 16b of the starting winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 19, the starting winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times), so that the second starting winning opening The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

As described above, the conditions for opening and closing the second start winning opening 16 are defined for each of the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, and according to the contents of these conditions, the non-time-saving game state is not set. It is easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the time-saving game state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 20, lottery of ordinary symbols is performed one after another, and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, so that the game ball accompanies the progress of the game. You will be able to get a chance to win a big hit lottery while suppressing the decrease in the number of players.

(Outline of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, an outline of the processing executed on the main control board 100 as the above-mentioned special figure game, normal figure game, special game, and small hit game progresses will be described with reference to a flowchart.
First, the main processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes the main process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as an initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a start program from the main ROM 102 in response to a power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits various types to the sub-control board 300. The command is stored in the production transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number, which is referred to when updating the hit symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the hit symbol random number is updated with the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number at the time when the update is started as the initial value. Then, when one round of this random number range is performed, the update of the hit symbol random number is continued with the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number at that time as the initial value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern. Then, when the processing of step 102 is completed, the processing of step 101 and step 102 is repeatedly executed until the predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described.
The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100 generates clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment), which is shown in the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is executed.

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

In step 202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an input to the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a, and the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, and a sensor that performs a predetermined process based on the input. Executes detection processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes a special figure-related control process for controlling the special figure game, the special game, and the small hit game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a normal map-related control process for controlling the normal map game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for controlling the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on the opening of the front door 3, a saucer full tank command based on the saucer 7 full state, or the like, the main CPU 101 specifies a corresponding error. A command (for example, a door open specification command, a full tank state specification command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the production transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 no longer receives the above command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release specification command (for example, a door close specification command, a full tank release specification command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

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

In step 208, the main CPU 101 performs output control such as port output for outputting the signal of each data created in step 207 described above and command transmission for transmitting the command stored in the transmission data storage area for production. Execute the process. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is completed.

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

In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection processing for performing a big hit lottery based on the game ball entering the second starting winning opening 16. Then, the sensor detection processing is terminated.

Next, the gate detection processing in step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has been input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has not been input, the gate detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the normal figure hold number counter (that is, the current number of normal figure hold numbers) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the gate detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the normal figure hold number counter by 1. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 acquires the current hit determination random number, stores it in the normal figure hold storage area, and ends the gate detection processing.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the first start winning opening in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a has been input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a has not been input, the processing at the time of detecting the first starting winning opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure reservation counter (that is, the current number of first special figure reservations) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the first start winning opening detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than "4", the process proceeds to the next step 502.

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

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

In step 506, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored and stores it in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (that is, the non-time saving gaming state). Then, when it is determined that the game is not in the normal game state (that is, the low-probability time-saving game state, the high-probability time-saving game state, the special game or the small hit game is in progress), the first start winning opening detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to the next step 508.

In step 508, the main CPU 101 relates to various types of jackpot lottery for the stored first special figure random number (when the first special figure random number is stored as a hold) before the start of fluctuation based on the first special figure random number. The first special figure random number pre-determination process for determining is executed. Then, the processing at the time of detecting the first start winning opening is completed.

Next, the first special figure random number pre-determination process in step 508 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 550, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and the number of first special figure reservations. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 551.
In step 551, the main CPU 101 selects the low probability determination table 110a from the jackpot determination random number determination table 110, and determines the jackpot stored in the selected table and the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 503 described above. The jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the random number. After that, the data related to the result of the determination (big hit, small hit or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 552.

In step 552, the main CPU 101 executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the determination in step 551 described above is a big hit, the first determination table 111a is selected and stored in the table and the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 504 described above. The type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) is determined based on the winning symbol random number. If the result of the determination in step 551 described above is a small hit, the third determination table 111c is selected and stored in the table and the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 504 described above. The type of special symbol (type of small hit symbol) is determined based on the winning symbol random number. If the result of the determination in step 551 described above is a loss, it is determined that the special symbol is Z1 (loss symbol). Then, the data related to the result of the determination (type of special symbol) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Further, in this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 553.

In step 553, the main CPU 101 sets, as a pre-determination command, a first pre-determination command composed of information indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 552 described above in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 554.
In step 554, the main CPU 101 confirms the set selection state flag and the count value of the current selection counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 555.

In step 555, the main CPU 101 determines the corresponding addition value based on the selection state flag confirmed in 554 above, the count value of the selection counter, and the addition value table 116. Further, the main CPU 101 determines the corresponding offset value based on the game state confirmed in step 550, the determined addition value, and the offset value table 117. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 556.
In step 556, the main CPU 101 determines and selects the corresponding variation pattern table 114 based on the offset value determined in step 555 described above and the setting table 118. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 557.

In step 557, the main CPU 101 selects the type of the special symbol determined in step 552, the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 505, and step 556. The process of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is executed based on the variation pattern table 114. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 558.
In step 558, the main CPU 101 is composed of a second pre-determination command composed of the variation mode command determined in step 557 described above and a variation pattern command determined in step 557 described above as pre-determination commands. The third pre-judgment command is set in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the first special figure random number pre-determination process is completed.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the second start winning opening in step 302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a has been input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is not input, the processing at the time of detecting the second starting winning opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601 the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure hold number counter (that is, the second special figure hold number at the present time) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the processing at the time of detecting the second start winning opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than "4", the process proceeds to the next step 602.

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

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

In step 606, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored and stores it in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a time-saving gaming state (that is, a low-probability time-saving gaming state or a high-probability time-saving gaming state). Then, when it is determined that the game is not in the time-saving game state (that is, in the normal game state, in the special game, or in the small hit game), the processing at the time of detecting the second start winning opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in a short game state, the process proceeds to the next step 608.

In step 608, the main CPU 101 relates to various types of jackpot lottery for the stored second special figure random number (when the second special figure random number is stored as a hold) before the start of fluctuation based on the second special figure random number. The second special figure random number pre-judgment process for making a judgment is executed. Then, the processing at the time of detecting the second start winning opening is completed.

Next, the second special figure random number pre-determination process in step 608 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27.
In step 620, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and the number of second special figure pending. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 621.
In step 621, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and stores the selected table in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in step 603 described above. The jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the jackpot determination random number. After that, the data related to the result of the determination (big hit, small hit or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 622.

In step 622, the main CPU 101 executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the determination in step 621 described above is a big hit, the second determination table 111b is selected and stored in the table and the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in step 604 described above. The type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) is determined based on the winning symbol random number. If the result of the determination in step 621 is a small hit, the third determination table 111c is acquired and stored in the table and the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in step 604 described above. The type of special symbol (type of small hit symbol) is determined based on the winning symbol random number. Further, when the result of the determination in step 621 described above is a loss, it is determined that the special symbol is Z2 (loss symbol). Then, the data related to the result of the determination (type of special symbol) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Further, in this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 623.

In step 623, the main CPU 101 sets, as a pre-determination command, a first pre-determination command composed of information indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 622 described above in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 624.
In step 624, the main CPU 101 confirms the set selection state flag, the count value of the current selection counter, and the execution phase data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 625.

In step 625, the main CPU 101 determines the corresponding correction value based on the execution phase data confirmed in step 624 described above and the correction value table 119. Further, the main CPU 101 determines the corresponding adjustment value based on the selection state flag confirmed in step 624 described above and the adjustment value table 120. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 626.
In step 626, the main CPU 101 adds the correction value determined in the above step 625 to the count value of the selection counter confirmed in the above step 624, and from this added value, the second confirmed in the above step 620. The determination value is calculated by subtracting the number of reserved special figures and the adjustment value determined in step 625 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 627.

In step 627, the main CPU 101 executes a determination value process, which is a process based on the determination value calculated in step 626 described above. Then, the second special figure random number pre-determination process is completed.

Next, the determination value processing in step 627 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28.
In step 650, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination value calculated in step 626 described above is 1 or more. Then, when it is determined that the determination value is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step 653. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination value is not 1 or more (that is, 0 or less), the process proceeds to the next step 651.
In step 651, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the selection state flag confirmed in step 624 described above is “3”. Then, when it is determined that the selection state flag is not "3" (that is, "5"), the process proceeds to step 658. On the other hand, if it is determined that the selection state flag is not "3", the process proceeds to the next step 652.

In step 652, the main CPU 101 determines the selection counter offset value to "1". Then, the process proceeds to step 654.
Further, in step 653, which proceeds when the determination value is determined to be 1 or more in the above-mentioned step 650, the main CPU 101 determines the selection counter offset value based on the determination value. Specifically, when the set selection state flag is "3", the selection counter offset value is determined to be the determination value (determination value + adjustment value "0"). When the set selection state flag is "5", the selection counter offset value is set to the value of the determination value + adjustment value "30". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 654.

In step 654, the main CPU 101 determines the corresponding addition value based on the selection state flag, the selection counter offset value used instead of the count value of the selection counter, and the addition value table 116. Further, the main CPU 101 determines the corresponding offset value based on the game state confirmed in step 620, the determined addition value, and the offset value table 117. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 655.
In step 655, the main CPU 101 determines and selects the corresponding variation pattern table 114 based on the offset value determined in step 654 described above and the setting table 118. As a result, the fluctuation pattern table 114 selected at the time of execution of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 656.

In step 656, the main CPU 101 selects the type of the special symbol determined in step 622, the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in step 605, and step 655. The process of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is executed based on the variation pattern table 114. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 657.
In step 657, the main CPU 101 is composed of a second pre-determination command composed of the variation mode command determined in the above-mentioned step 656 and a variation pattern command determined in the above-mentioned step 656 as the pre-determination commands. The third pre-judgment command is set in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the second special figure random number pre-determination process is completed.

Further, in step 658, which proceeds when it is determined that the selection state flag is not "3" in step 651 described above, the main CPU 101 uses the first prohibition determination command and the second prohibition determination command as the pre-determination commands for the production transmission data. Set in the storage area. Then, the second special figure random number pre-determination process is completed.

Next, the special figure-related control process in step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 29.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data.
Then, the main CPU 101 is based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the special symbol variation start process (step 701), the special symbol variation stop process (step 702), the post-stop process (step 703), and the special. One of the game control process (step 704), the small hit game control process (step 705), the special game end process (step 706), and the small hit game end process (step 707) is executed. Then, the special figure-related control process is terminated.

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

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure hold number counter is "1" or more. judge. Then, when it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 811. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure hold number counter by one, and executes the shift process of the first hold storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored. ~ Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the first hold storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 805.

Further, in step 804 which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 above that the second special figure random number is stored, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure hold number counter by one and stores the second special figure hold. Execute area shift processing. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored. ~ Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the second hold storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and stores the selected table in a predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. The jackpot determination process for deriving the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the jackpot determination random number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in step 805 described above is a big hit or a small hit, the big hit determination random number used for the determination of the lottery depends on the entry of the game ball into any starting winning opening. After confirming whether it is the one (that is, whether it is the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16), the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the selected table and the above-mentioned step 803 or step 804 are selected. The type of special symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the predetermined processing area in. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery in step 805 described above is a loss, it is special if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15. The symbol Z1 is determined, and if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16, the special symbol Z2 is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. Further, in this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 807.
In the special symbol fluctuation start processing of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second special figure random number has priority over the first special figure random number. Although the special figure random number is processed, it is not limited to this, and may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

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

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. As a result, when the variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that "-" blinks at predetermined intervals in each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first hold storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 can recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed, and when the second special figure random number is stored in the second hold storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in a manner in which the number of the second special figure hold can be recognized. ing. Then, when the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbol is performed based on the random number of the first special figure, the first special figure is shown to indicate that the number of reserved first special figures is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. When the figure hold display device 38 is display-controlled and the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the second special figure random number, the number of the second special figure hold is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. The display of the second special figure holding display device 39 is controlled so as to indicate.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 810.

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets the data “01H” indicating the special symbol changing state in the execution phase data so that the special symbol change stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and sets the special symbol change start process. To finish.
Further, in step 811 when it is determined in step 802 described above that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. A demo determination process for displaying a demo is executed in the device 21. Specifically, the main CPU 101 clocks the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed, and when a predetermined demo start time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without the special symbol variation display being performed. , The demo command for displaying the demo screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special fluctuation start process is terminated.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination process of step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and the number of holdings (the number of holdings of the first special figure and the number of holdings of the second special figure). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the set selection state flag and the count value of the current selection counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 determines the corresponding addition value based on the selection state flag confirmed in step 901 above, the count value of the selection counter, and the addition value table 116. Further, the main CPU 101 determines the corresponding offset value based on the game state confirmed in step 901, the determined addition value, and the offset value table 117. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 903.
In step 903, the main CPU 101 determines and selects the corresponding variation pattern table 114 based on the offset value determined in step 902 described above and the setting table 118. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 is selected in the special symbol type determined in step 806, the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804, and step 903. The process of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is executed based on the variation pattern table 114. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 sets the variation mode command and the variation pattern command determined in step 904 above in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation mode command and the variation time associated with the variation pattern command determined in step 904, based on the variation pattern table 114 selected in step 903 above. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the acquired fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the fluctuation pattern determination process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data "01H" indicating the special symbol changing state. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "01H", the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "01H", the process proceeds to the next step 1001.
In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation time timer counter in step 906 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.

In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets the stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 806 on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and sets the special symbol. Executes the stop display of. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003.
In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol confirmation command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1004.

In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets the special figure stop display time for displaying the stop display of the special symbol in the special figure stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1005.
In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets the data “02H” indicating the special symbol stop display state in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure-related control processing. Then, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing of step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “02H” indicating the special symbol stop display state. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "02H", the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "02H", the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special figure stop display time set in the special figure stop display time timer counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the special figure stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In step 1102, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current count value of the selection counter is 1 or more. Then, if it is determined that the value is not 1 or more (that is, 0), the process proceeds to step 1106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is 1 or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 decrements the count value of the selection counter by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the count value of the selection counter is 0. Then, if it is determined that it is not 0 (that is, it is 1 or more), the process proceeds to step 1106. On the other hand, if it is determined to be 0, the process proceeds to the next step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 resets the selection status flag and the selection counter. That is, "0" is set in both the selection state flag and the selection counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 executes the update process for the number of time reductions and the number of high accuracy times.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag indicating that the current game state is the time-saving game state is turned on. Then, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is turned on, the time saving number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this time saving number storage area, the remaining number of fluctuations until the time saving game state ends is stored. Then, the remaining number of fluctuations stored in this memory is decremented by 1. Further, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" due to the update of the remaining number of fluctuations, the process of turning off the time saving game flag is also executed. Further, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing.
Further, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is the high probability game state is turned on. Then, when it is determined that the high probability game flag is turned on, the high probability number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-probability number storage area, the remaining number of fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, the remaining number of fluctuations stored in this memory is decremented by 1. Further, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" due to the update of the remaining number of fluctuations, the process of turning off the high probability game flag is also executed. Further, when it is determined that the high probability game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol (that is, special symbol X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 or X6). Then, when it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a big hit symbol (that is, it is a small hit symbol or a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1115. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1109.

In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data with the data “03H” indicating the state before the opening of the special game grand prize opening. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1110.
In step 1110, the main CPU 101 wins the jackpot to transmit the game state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 or X6) displayed as a stop to the sub-control board 300. Set the hour command. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1111.
In step 1111, the main CPU 101 resets the selection state flag, the selection counter, and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1112.

In step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and issues an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the transmission data storage area for effect. Remember in. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1113.
In step 1113, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds in the main RAM 103 based on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1, the main CPU 101 sets "15" as the number of rounds, and the jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed are the special symbols X2, X3, X4, If it is X5 or X6, "8" is set as the number of rounds. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1114.

In step 1114, the main CPU 101 sets the data “04H” indicating the special game control state in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.
Further, in step 1115 when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1108 is not the jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 has the special symbol stopped and displayed as the small hit symbol (that is, the special symbol Y). It is determined whether or not it is. Then, when it is determined that the special symbol displayed as stopped is not a small hit symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1119. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol displayed as stopped is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1116.

In step 1116, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data with the data “07H” indicating the state before the opening of the small hit game large winning opening. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1117.
In step 1117, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the small hit game, in the opening time timer counter, and stores the opening command indicating that the opening process is started for the production transmission data. Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1118.
In step 1118, the main CPU 101 sets the data “08H” indicating the small hit game control state in the execution phase data so that the small hit game control process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

Further, in step 1119 when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1115 is not a small hit symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current game state and issues a game state command indicating the game state. Stored in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1120.
In step 1120, the main CPU 101 sets the data “00H” indicating the special symbol change waiting state in the execution phase data so that the special symbol change start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

Next, the special game control process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “04H” indicating the special game control state. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "04H", the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "04H", the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1112 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending process, which is the standby process performed after the end of all round games in this special game control process, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1212. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a large winning opening opening / closing control process for opening / closing the large winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 112 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time when the round game is started based on the large winning opening opening / closing control of step 1203 described above. Then, if it is determined that the round game has not started, the process proceeds to step 1206. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has started, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1206.
The round game start command is provided for each number of round games, so that it is possible to transmit to the sub-control board 300 how many round games have been started.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game is completed based on the large winning opening opening / closing control of step 1203 described above. Then, when it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game is completed, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 sets the data “05H” indicating the closed state of the special game grand prize opening in the execution phase data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1208.
In step 1208, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of rounds stored in the main RAM 103 by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.

In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets the data “04H” indicating the special game control state in the execution phase data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1210.
In step 1210, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of rounds decremented in step 1208 described above is "0". Then, when it is determined that the number of rounds is not "0", the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of rounds is "0", the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and sets the ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the transmission data storage area for effect. Remember. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Further, in step 1212, which proceeds when it is determined that the ending process is in progress in step 1202 described above, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1211 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1213.
In step 1213, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1214.

In step 1214, the main CPU 101 sets the data “06H” indicating the special game end waiting state in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Next, the small hit game control process in step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 35.
In step 1250, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “08H” indicating the small hit game control state. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "08H", the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "08H", the process proceeds to the next step 1251.
In step 1251, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1117 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1252.

In step 1252, the main CPU 101 performs a small hit game execution process for opening and closing the large winning opening 18 based on the third operating table 112c in the special electric accessory operating table 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1253.
In step 1253, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening / closing of the large winning opening 18 is completed. Then, when it is determined that the opening and closing of the large winning opening 18 has not been completed, the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening and closing of the large winning opening 18 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step 1254.

In step 1254, the main CPU 101 sets the data “09H” indicating the closed state of the small hit game large winning opening in the execution phase data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1255.
In step 1255, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the small hit game, in the ending time timer counter, and issues an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the transmission data storage area for effect. Remember in. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1256.

In step 1256, the main CPU 101 sets data “0AH” indicating the small hit game end waiting state in the execution phase data so that the small hit game end process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the small hit game control process is terminated.

Next, the special game end process of step 706 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “06H” indicating the special game end waiting state. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "06H", the special game end process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "06H", the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting the game state after the end of the special game, based on the game state setting table 113.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a high probability game flag, a time saving game flag, a high probability number of times, and a time saving number of times. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is a special symbol X1, X4, X5 or X6, both the high probability game flag and the time saving game flag are turned on, and the high probability number of times and the time saving number of times are set. Set "10000" to any of the above. When the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is a special symbol X2 or X3, the high-probability game flag is turned off, the time-saving game flag is turned on, and the time-saving number of times is set to "100".
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets the game state designation command indicating the game state set in step 1301 described above in the production transmission data storage area. This game state specification command includes information that the high-probability game flag set in step 1301 is on or off, information that the time-saving game flag is on, information on the high-probability number of times, and information on the time-saving number of times. include. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 determines the game state (normal game state, low probability time saving game state or high probability time saving game state) set at the time of winning the jackpot, and the type of jackpot symbol described above (special symbols X1, X2, X3). , X4, X5 or X6), and the selection state flag / selection counter table 115 is used to set the corresponding values in the selection state flag and the selection counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1304.

In step 1304, the main CPU 101 sets the data “00H” indicating the special symbol change waiting state in the execution phase data so that the special symbol change start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the special game end process is completed.

Next, the small hit game end process of step 707 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 37.
In step 1350, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “0AH” indicating the state of waiting for the end of the small hit game. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "0AH", the small hit game end process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "0AH", the process proceeds to the next step 1351.
In step 1351, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1255 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game end process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1352.

In step 1352, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit was the normal gaming state. Then, when it is determined that the game is not in the normal game state (that is, in the high-probability time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state), the small hit game end process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to the next step 1353.
In step 1353, the main CPU 101 determines the game state (normal game state, low-probability time-shortening game state or high-probability time-saving game state) set at the time of winning the small hit, the type of small hit symbol (special symbol Y), and Selection status flag ・ Based on the selection counter table 115, the corresponding values are set in the selection status flag and the selection counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1354.

In step 1354, the main CPU 101 sets the data “00H” indicating the special symbol change waiting state in the execution phase data so that the special symbol change start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the small hit game end process is completed.

Next, the general diagram-related control process in step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 38.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal diagram execution phase data. This normal map execution phase data indicates which of the plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the normal figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the normal symbol execution phase data includes data "10H" indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation start process described later, data "11H" indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process described later, and ordinary symbol described later. It has data "12H" indicating the execution of the symbol post-stop processing and data "13H" indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs the normal symbol fluctuation start processing (step 1401), the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing (step 1402), and the normal symbol stop post-processing (step) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. Either 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404) is executed. Then, the control process related to the normal figure is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start processing in step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 39.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is "10H" indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not "10H", the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is "10H", the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determined random number is stored in the normal figure hold storage area, that is, whether or not the normal figure hold number counter is 1 or more. Then, when it is determined that the number counter for the number of reserved symbols is not 1 or more (that is, 0), the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number counter for the number of reserved figures is 1 or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the normal figure hold number counter by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes the shift process of the normal figure hold storage area. Specifically, the hit determination random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hit determination random number stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is stored. The determined random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, the winning determination random number stored in the normal figure hold storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects the hit determination random number determination table 121 (either the non-time reduction determination table 121a or the time reduction determination table 121b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-mentioned step 1503 are selected. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the lottery of the ordinary symbol is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 determines the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area with reference to the non-time saving determination table 121a. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area is determined with reference to the time saving determination table 121b. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a hit. Then, if it is determined that there is no hit (that is, loss), the process proceeds to step 1507. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit, the process proceeds to the next step 1506.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined normal figure storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to step 1508.
Further, in step 1507, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination process is not a hit, the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined normal map storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-time-saving gaming state or the time-saving gaming state, and also refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 122 to check the current gaming state. Set the fluctuation time of the normal symbol according to the normal symbol fluctuation time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets "3 seconds" in the normal figure fluctuation time timer counter when the current game state is the non-time saving game state, and when the game state is the time saving game state, the normal figure Set the fluctuation time timer counter to "0.6 seconds". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable display of the normal symbol. As a result, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning determination random number is stored in the normal figure hold storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of normal figure hold can be recognized. It has become. Then, when the variation display of the normal symbol is performed, the display control of the normal symbol hold display device 33 is performed so as to indicate that the number of reserved symbols is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1510.

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

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 40.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data “11H” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not "11H", the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is "11H", the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol set in the normal symbol fluctuation time timer counter has elapsed in step 1508 described above. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

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

In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets "12H" in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol post-stop processing is executed in the normal symbol related control process. Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing of the normal symbol in step 1403 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 41.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data “12H” indicating the execution of the normal symbol post-stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not "12H", the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is "12H", the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal figure stop display time set in the normal figure stop display time timer counter in step 1603 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal map stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

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

Further, in step 1704, which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a hit symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol-related control process. Set "10H" in the normal map execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control process in step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 42.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal figure execution phase data is the data “13H” indicating the execution of the movable piece control process. Then, when it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is not "13H", the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is "13H", the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is in operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized. Then, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is in operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol is the non-time-saving gaming state or the time-saving gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 123, and energizes as energization control data (opening data) of the starting winning opening solenoid 16c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening number) and energizing time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process is terminated.

Further, in step 1804 when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is in operation control, whether or not the main CPU 101 has elapsed the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 described above. To judge. Then, when it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 executes the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, the stop of energization of the start winning opening solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1806.

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

(Outline of production in pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 100, the special figure game, the normal figure game, the special game, and the small hit game proceed. Then, during the progress of these games, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the sub-control board 300 advances the game. Control the production that accompanies.
Hereinafter, the variable effect and the look-ahead effect will be described as the effects executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment.

(Outline of variable production)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the variable display of the special symbol, the variable effect of notifying the result of the big hit lottery is executed according to the display mode of the effect symbol 50. In this variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Then, the result of the big hit lottery is notified to the player by the combination of the effect symbols 50 which are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, after the start of the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state in which all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 43 (a) and 43 (b)). After that, the effect symbol 50 located on the left side (hereinafter referred to as the first stop symbol), the effect symbol 50 located on the right side (hereinafter referred to as the second stop symbol), and the effect symbol 50 located in the center (hereinafter referred to as the third stop symbol). The stops are displayed in the order of (design) (see FIGS. 43 (c) to 43 (e)).
Then, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 43 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss or a small hit, at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, although not shown in particular. As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the result of the big hit lottery is a loss or a small hit (not a big hit).

Further, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed almost at the same time as the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 prior to the stop display of the effect symbol 50, and the result of the jackpot lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. It prevents it from being stolen.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is performed from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol 50 to the stop display of the second stop symbol (until the presence / absence of the reach display described later is notified). Corresponding to the first half part, from the time when the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed (after the presence or absence of reach display is notified) until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (until the fluctuation of the effect symbol 50 is completed), It corresponds to the latter half of the fluctuation production.

Then, as the mode of the first half of the variation effect, the reachless variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are the same. A reach variation pattern that is stopped and displayed (reach is displayed) is provided. The reach-less variation pattern and the reach variation pattern each have a plurality of modes, and in each mode, various modes of variation, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like are set.

Although not particularly shown, the mode of the second half of the variation effect when the mode of the first half of the variation effect is the reach variation pattern is displayed on the effect display device 21 after the reach display. There is a development pattern in which the reach development effect is executed and then the result of the jackpot lottery is notified, and a development pattern in which the result of the jackpot lottery is notified without the reach development effect being executed after the reach is displayed. There is.
Further, although not particularly shown, the mode of the second half of the fluctuation effect when the mode of the first half of the variation effect is a non-reach variation pattern is the result of the jackpot lottery after the lapse of the variation time of the second half. A normal loss fluctuation pattern is provided to notify that the player is lost.
A plurality of types of non-developed patterns, developed patterns, and normal loss patterns are provided, and various types of effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed, types of development effect images, and the like are set.

In addition, in order to raise the player's expectation for the jackpot, a notice effect, a cut-in effect, etc., in which a predetermined display is superimposed on the background image of the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 during the variable display of the effect symbol 50, are executed. You may do so. Further, in the above-mentioned effect, a predetermined BGM, sound, or the like may be output from the sound output device 10 (speaker) in addition to displaying the image.

Further, although not particularly shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various variation effect determination tables for determining the mode of variation effect are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300. By receiving the variation mode command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects a variation effect determination table according to a predetermined condition and is within a predetermined numerical range. (For example, 0 to 249) acquires the first half variation effect random number and the second half variation effect random number (effect random number). Then, based on the selected variation effect determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, the acquired first half variation effect random number, and the second half variation effect random number, the first half portion of the variation effect and Determine the aspect of the second half.

(Outline of look-ahead production)
The look-ahead effect is an effect that is executed for any one of the hold stored in the hold storage area, and can start a predetermined suggestion regarding the hold of the target before the execution of the variable effect related to the hold of the target.
Although not particularly shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a first special figure random number or a second special figure random number is stored as a look-ahead effect, the effect display device 21 is expected to win a big hit. During the hold look-ahead effect of performing the hold display according to the display mode indicating, or when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored, during the change effect based on the random number, or from the change effect based on the random number. In addition, the effect display device 21 can execute a special effect or the like for performing a specific display or the like over a plurality of times of the variation effect from the variation effect executed earlier to the variation effect based on the random number.
In addition, a plurality of types of execution modes of each look-ahead effect are provided, and various types of displayed images and the like are set.

Further, although not particularly shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various look-ahead effect determination tables for determining whether or not each look-ahead effect can be executed, an execution mode, and the like are provided in the sub ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300. It is remembered.
When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the pre-determination command transmitted from the main control board 100, the received pre-determination command is the first pre-determination command, the second pre-determination command, and the third pre-determination. When it is a command (that is, when the received pre-judgment command does not include the first prohibition judgment command and the second prohibition judgment command), the pre-reading effect determination table according to a predetermined condition is selected. At the same time, a look-ahead effect random number (effect random number) is acquired within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 249). Then, based on the selected look-ahead effect determination table, the first pre-determination command, the second pre-determination command and the third pre-determination command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and the acquired look-ahead effect random number. Whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect, the execution mode, etc. are determined.
On the other hand, when the received pre-judgment command is the first pre-judgment command, the first prohibition judgment command, and the second prohibition judgment command (that is, the received pre-judgment command includes the first prohibition judgment command and the first prohibition judgment command). (2) When the prohibition determination command is included), since the execution of the look-ahead effect is prohibited, the above-mentioned determination is not made and the look-ahead effect is not executed.

Next, the control process on the sub-control board 300 for executing the various processes as described above will be described.
First, the main processing of the sub-control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, in response to the power being turned on, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302, and the initialization and setting processing of the flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each effect random number (first half variation effect random number, second half variation effect random number, look-ahead effect random number), and thereafter repeats the process of step 2001 until the interrupt process is performed. Run. Here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined period (4 milliseconds). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 45.

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

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted according to the progress of the variable effect during execution, and the operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the press operation detection sensor 9d. Is determined whether or not is input. Then, when the operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, the image indicates that the effect operation device 9 has been operated. A command is sent to the transmission buffer to send to various control boards such as a control board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). Store. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, a voice control board, and an illumination control board. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 300 is completed.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the pre-determination command reception process executed when the pre-determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the pre-determination command is executed on the main control board 100 in steps 553 and 558 of the first special figure random number pre-determination process, step 623 of the second special figure random number pre-determination process, and step 657 of the determination value process. And after being stored in step 658, it is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process of step 208.
In step 2150, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received pre-determination command includes the first prohibition determination command and the second prohibition determination command. Then, when it is determined that the command is included, the pre-determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not included, the process proceeds to the next step 2151.

In step 2151, the sub CPU 301 acquires the look-ahead effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2152.
In step 2152, the sub CPU 301 selects the look-ahead effect determination table corresponding to the conditions such as the gaming state, the look-ahead effect determination table, the look-ahead effect random number acquired in step 2151 described above, and the received pre-determination command (first). Based on the pre-determination command, the second pre-determination command, and the third pre-determination command), it is determined whether or not the look-ahead effect can be executed and the execution mode. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2153.

In step 2153, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined. Then, when it is determined that the execution of the look-ahead effect is not determined, the pre-determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2154.
In step 2154, the sub CPU 301 sets the look-ahead effect execution command corresponding to the execution mode of the look-ahead effect determined in step 2152 described above in the transmission buffer. The variable effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and these control boards control to execute the look-ahead effect based on the received look-ahead effect execution command. It will be. Then, the pre-determination command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the variable mode command reception process executed when the variable mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 47. As described above, the variation mode command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 905 of the variation pattern determination process, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process of step 208.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2201.

In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 uses the first half variation effect random number acquired in step 2200, the variation effect determination table for determining the mode of the variation effect, and the received variation mode command, and the mode of the first half of the variation effect. To determine. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2202.
In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets the transmission buffer with the first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the mode of the first half portion of the variation effect determined in step 2201 described above. The first half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the first half of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received first half variation effect execution command. Control will be performed. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception process executed when the variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 48. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 905 of the variation pattern determination process, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process of step 208.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 acquires the latter half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2301.

In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 uses the latter half variation effect random number acquired in step 2300, the variation effect determination table for determining the aspect of the variation effect, and the received variation pattern command, and the second half aspect of the variation effect. To determine. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2302.
In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 sets the latter half variation effect execution command corresponding to the mode of the latter half portion of the variation effect determined in step 2301 described above in the transmission buffer. The latter half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the latter half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received second half variation effect execution command. Control will be performed. Then, the variation pattern command reception process is terminated.

Next, a modified example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the count value of the selection counter that counts down the initial value set corresponding to the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game to the end of switching of the variation pattern table 114 is used. The pre-judgment process was supposed to be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the above-mentioned pre-determination process may be executed by using the count value of the selection counter that counts up the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the above-mentioned pre-determination process is executed when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, the above-mentioned is performed at any time from the time when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored to the time when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is read and the fluctuation is executed. The pre-determination process of may be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination value is calculated based on the count value of the selection counter, the correction value, the number of reserved second special figures, and the adjustment value, but the present invention is limited to this. It's not a thing. For example, the determination value may be calculated based only on the count value of the selection counter and the adjustment value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot winning and the small hit winning are provided as a result of the jackpot lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only the jackpot winning may be provided.
In addition, the number of small hit symbols determined when a small hit is won is limited to one type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when two or more types of small hit symbols are provided and a small hit is won. You may decide one of the small hit symbols by lottery.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the low-probability time-saving game state is switched to the normal game state (low-probability non-time-saving game state) at the time of execution of the fluctuation of the stored second special figure random number, Execution of the look-ahead effect was prohibited, but it is not limited to this. For example, when it is determined that the high-probability gaming state (high-probability time-saving gaming state) has been switched to the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state, execution of the look-ahead effect may be prohibited.
Further, when the sub-control board 300 receives the pre-determination command, if a fluctuation effect having a high expectation of winning a jackpot (such as a variation effect based on a variation pattern with development) is executed, the expectation of winning the jackpot is high. When a state that is not suitable for executing the look-ahead effect occurs, such as when the execution of the high-level variable effect has already been decided, or when the look-ahead effect has already been executed (the look-ahead effect that prohibits the execution of the look-ahead effect). When the prohibition condition is satisfied), the execution of the look-ahead effect based on the received pre-determination command may be prohibited.
By setting in this way, the expectation of winning the jackpot based on the variable effect executed earlier and the expectation of winning the jackpot based on the execution of the look-ahead effect become inconsistent, and the player is asked. It is possible to prevent a situation that gives a sense of discomfort in the production.
In addition, when a state that is not suitable for executing the look-ahead effect is released, such as when the variable effect or the look-ahead effect with high expectation of winning the jackpot that has been executed ends (when the pre-reading effect prohibition condition is no longer satisfied). Alternatively, the look-ahead effect may be executed again based on the pre-determination command received when a state unsuitable for executing the look-ahead effect has occurred.
By setting in this way, it is possible to increase the chances of executing the look-ahead effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.
It should be noted that the above-mentioned modified examples can be configured by combining each other to the extent possible.

Further, the second starting winning opening 16 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the starting region of the present invention. Further, the jackpot determination random number in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the random number of the present invention. In addition, the second reserved storage area in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the storage unit of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 603 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the random number acquisition means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps 655 and 903 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the selection means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 904 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect mode determining means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processes of steps 2202 and 2302 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the special game control process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the second special figure random number pre-determination process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the pre-determination means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the process of step 2154 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the look-ahead effect means of the present invention. In addition, the low-probability time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific gaming state of the present invention. In addition, the number of time reductions (100 times) in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the number of switching times of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 1301 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the game state setting means of the present invention. Further, 130 times in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the number of times of completion of the present invention. Further, the selection counter in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the counting means of the present invention. Further, the pachinko machine P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps 650 and 651 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the determination means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 658 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the prohibition means of the present invention.

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

Claims (1)

On condition that the game ball has entered the starting area provided in the game area, at least a random number for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which the large winning opening provided in the game area is opened is acquired, and at least a random number is acquired. Random number acquisition means to be stored in a predetermined storage unit as hold information,
A lottery means for reading a random number stored in the storage unit and performing a lottery for determining whether or not the special game can be executed when a predetermined start condition is satisfied.
A selection means for selecting one from a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables that define a mode of variation effect for notifying the result of the lottery by the lottery means.
A variation effect mode determining means for determining the variation effect mode based on the variation pattern table selected by the selection means, and a variation effect mode determining means.
A variable effect executing means that executes the variable effect according to a determination by the variable effect mode determining means ,
Before the lottery means reads out the random numbers stored in the storage unit, the result of the lottery by the lottery means is determined for the random numbers, and the variation effect mode is based on the variation pattern table selected by the selection means. Preliminary determination means for determining the mode of the variation effect determined by the determination means, and
Based on the result of the determination Priority determination, the prefetch effect execution means for executing a suggestive prefetching directing aspects of the determination has been determined for a random number made the change effect,
With the end of the special game as an opportunity, one of a plurality of predetermined game states is set, and when a specific game state is set, the result of the lottery to execute the special game is obtained. A game state in which the specific game state is switched to a different game state when the number of times the variation effect is executed after the end of the special game (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of execution after the end) reaches a predetermined number of times without being derived. With setting means,
It is possible to switch the variation pattern table selected by the selection means based on the number of executions after the end until the number of executions after the end reaches a predetermined number of executions.
The pre-determination means
What is the variation effect (hereinafter referred to as execution scheduled variation effect) based on the random number stored in the storage unit based on the count value of the counting means that counts the value corresponding to the end number of times after the end of the special game. By specifying whether or not it will be the second variation effect, it is possible to determine whether or not the execution scheduled variation effect is executed after the number of switching times is reached, and the number of executions after the end is the end number and the above. If it is determined that the execution schedule change effect to reach the number of switching actions are performed on the basis of the variation pattern table in number of times said identified selected by the selection means, the aspects of the execution schedule change effect while determining, when said completion after execution count is determined to the execution schedule change effect is performed after reaching the number of times of switching which does not reach the end count, by not performing the determination A gaming machine characterized in that execution of the look-ahead effect is prohibited .

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