JP6997587B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of performing an effect as the game progresses.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a random number for a big hit lottery and a fluctuation to notify 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. Random numbers for determining the mode of production are stored as hold up to a predetermined number, and when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the stored hold is read and stored in this read hold. It is known that a lottery of big hits and a mode of variable effect are determined based on the random number, and the variable effect is executed in the determined mode.
In addition, in recent years, in order to suggest the degree of expectation of winning a big hit, a game machine that performs a notice effect or a reach development effect that displays an image such as a predetermined still image or a moving image during a variable effect, and a hold are stored. Then, before the variable effect based on the hold is executed, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number wins the jackpot (so-called look-ahead), and based on the result of this determination. A gaming machine capable of executing a look-ahead effect that gives a predetermined suggestion regarding the result of the determination in a plurality of variable effects from the variable effect executed prior to the variable effect based on the hold to the variable effect based on the hold. It has been devised (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-217772 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-165911

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machines, the ratio at which the execution of various effects such as the advance notice effect, the reach development effect, and the look-ahead effect is determined, and the ratio at which the predetermined mode is determined in the various effects are the game state and the jackpot. Generally, it is set according to the result of the lottery (that is, big hit, loss, etc.), the determined mode of the variable effect, and the like. Therefore, in such a gaming machine, the execution of various effects or a predetermined mode is determined at the same ratio in the same gaming state from the start to the end of the game by the player. Since there is no particular change in the appearance frequency of the production, there has been a problem that the player's interest in the execution of the production is reduced.

Therefore, the present invention has been made due to the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the player's interest in the execution of the production from being lowered.

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 reference numerals 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 comprises a game control means (main CPU 101) for controlling the progress of a game, an effect executing means (sub CPU 301) capable of executing an effect (notice effect, variable effect) accompanying the progress of the game, and the effect. Operation of the player and the effect determining means (sub CPU301) that makes a decision regarding the execution of the effect by the execution means (determination of whether or not the advance notice effect can be executed, determination of the mode when the advance notice effect is executed, determination of the mode of the variable effect). The effect executing means is provided with an operation means for launching a game ball toward the game area with an intensity corresponding to the above, and a detection means for detecting whether or not the player is in contact with the operation means. As a feasible effect, at least a first effect (notice effect) and a second effect (variable effect) different from the first effect are provided, and the ratio of decisions regarding the execution of the first effect is determined. The detected state is detected during the standby state (during the display of the demo screen) in which the game is not progressing, and can be measured based on the game ball launched into the game area by the operating means during the detection of the detected state. A gaming machine (pachinko machine) characterized in that the ratio of decisions regarding the execution of the second effect is not set differently according to the measured value, although it is set differently according to the measured value. P).

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the detection state in which the player is in contact with the operating means is detected during the standby state, and the gaming ball is launched into the gaming area by the operating means during the detection of the detected state. Depending on the measured values that can be measured, the percentage of decisions regarding the execution of the first effect will change. Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, for example, as the measured value from the standby state becomes larger, it becomes easier to determine the execution of the first effect, or the execution of the first effect is determined. Since the appearance frequency of the first effect changes according to the measured value, such as becoming difficult, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the player's interest in executing the effect.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a player's interest in executing a production from being lowered.

It is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external perspective view with the front door of a pachinko machine opened. It is a front schematic diagram 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 reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory 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 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 detection of the 1st start winning opening in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure-related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation 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 special 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 in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change 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 flowchart which shows the outline of the launch prize-related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the operation handle monitoring process 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 figure which shows an example of the mode of the variation effect 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 figure which shows an example of the mode of the advance notice effect of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the variation production decision table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the notice production decision table 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 processing in the auxiliary control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the demo command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the operation handle detection command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the operation handle detection stop command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the firing detection command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prize detection command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the start winning command reception processing in the auxiliary 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 advance notice effect determination process in the auxiliary control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the count end control processing in the auxiliary 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)
Next, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described. Although not particularly shown, a plurality of pachinko machines P are installed side by side in an installation area of a game machine called an island, and a game ball for renting a game ball is rented. A rental 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) for storing value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls. Then, by inserting a bill (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R and then 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 rectangular 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 this main body frame. The front door 3 is provided with a front door 3 which is openably and closably attached to 2 by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown) 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 further 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 via 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 receiving 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 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 the 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 plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion 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 the 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 of prize balls are 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 lower than 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 cannot 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 cannot 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. This facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited, 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. , The second start winning opening 16 may be opened and closed by rotating in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis, or may be slid up and down to open and close the second starting winning opening 16. It may be composed of a shutter member.
The installation positions of the first starting 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 ( A game ball flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may also be arranged at a position where it is easy to 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 game benefits such as execution of a special game advantageous to the player and setting of a predetermined game state can be obtained according to the determined type of special symbol. It has become like.
The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entry of the game ball 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) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. 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, if 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 is executed. Then, 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 can enter the large winning opening 18. It will be possible.
Then, when the game ball enters the large prize opening 18, a predetermined number 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 bottom 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 variablely displayed, and the 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 periphery 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 audio 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. 2).
The effect device is not limited to these, and may be provided with, 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, which can be operated by the player to advance or switch the effect to be executed during a game, a 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. ..
The effect operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, or the like, and may be provided with a cross key or the like capable of inputting in the up, down, left, and right directions. Further, the effect operation device 9 such as the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b may be provided, and the above-mentioned cross key may be separately provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 30 is a device for displaying various situations regarding 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 for the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and ejecting a card 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 a 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 board) and a board 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 is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100. ..

The main control board 100 controls the game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically, starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. 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, which is used as a temporary storage area and the like.
Then, the main CPU 101 reads out the control program stored in the main ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing based on the signals from each detection sensor and timer described later, and also controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. Send commands to other boards based on the result 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. A large winning opening detection sensor 18a that detects that the ball has entered, a gate detection sensor 20a that detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and a fraud detection sensor that detects magnetism, radio waves, etc. directed at the game board 11. 35 and a firing detection sensor 61a for detecting that the gaming ball launched by the launching device has reached the gaming area 12 are connected. Then, the detection signals output from each of these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Here, although not particularly shown, the launch detection sensor 61a is provided at a position on the rails 13a and 13b slightly closer to the game area 12 from the end opposite to the launcher, and is a launcher. It detects a game ball that has been launched by the user and has reached the game area 12. Then, based on the detection of the game ball by the launch detection sensor 61a, it is possible to count the number of game balls launched by the launcher and reached the game area 12.

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. The large winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold display device 38, and the 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 emission payout control board 200 includes a CPU, ROM, and 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 precision plate 6 to a launch device (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 the firing of the game ball by stopping the energization.
Further, when the touch sensor 5a detects contact with the operation handle 5 (when the player touches the operation handle 5), the touch sensor 5a outputs an operation handle detection signal to the firing and payout control board 200, and the game is played. While the person is touching the operation handle 5, the operation handle detection signal is continuously output. Further, this operation handle detection signal is input to the main control board 100 via the launch / payout control board 200. Then, when the touch sensor 5a no longer detects contact with the operation handle 5 (when the player releases the operation handle 5), the touch sensor 5a stops outputting the operation handle detection signal to the launch / payout control board 200. Along with this, the output of the operation handle detection signal to the main control board 100 is also stopped. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the operation handle detection signal output by the touch sensor 5a is input to the main control board 100, whereby the main control board 100 contacts the operation handle 5 or releases the contact. Can be grasped.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, whether or not the advance notice effect described later can be executed and the mode according to the time when the touch sensor 5a detects the contact with the operation handle 5 after the demo screen described later is displayed. The decision rate of is changing. The decision on the advance notice will be described in detail later.

Instead of inputting the operation handle detection signal to the main control board 100, the launch / payout control board 200 sends a command to the main control board 100 according to whether or not the operation handle detection signal is output. You may. Specifically, the launch and payout control board 200 transmits an operation handle contact command to the main control board 100 when the operation handle detection signal is input, and when the input of the operation handle detection signal is stopped, the operation handle contact release command. May be transmitted to the main control board 100. Even in such a setting, the main control board 100 can grasp the contact with the operation handle 5 or the release of the contact.
Further, the touch sensor 5a may be connected to the main control board 100 instead of being connected to the launch / payout control board 200. Then, the touch sensor 5a may directly output the operation handle detection signal to the main control board 100 without going through the launch / payout control board 200.
Further, as a device for launching a 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 receives a prize for a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) as a device for controlling the payout of the game ball. A payout motor 62 to be paid out as a ball and a payout counting switch 63 to detect and count 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 in such a manner. At this time, the number of paid out game balls 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 while the front door 3 is open, the door opening detection signal is output. Is output continuously. Then, when the door opening detection signal is input, the launch payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the door opening 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 firing 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. 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 canceled. 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 necessary for executing the effect, and an operation. It includes 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 a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls an image for controlling an 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 production.
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 lighting 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 voice output device 10 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via the voice control board. Further, the sub-control board 300 has an effect lighting device 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a 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 shown in particular, 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 pattern 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 and BGM output from the sound output device 10. Then, based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300, the sound data read from the sound ROM is stored in the RAM to control the sound output from the sound output device 10.

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 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.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment, the special figure game and the normal figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, as the gaming state when advancing both of these games, 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-time-saving 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 this 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), or a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined (hereinafter referred to as a gaming state). One of the game states (referred to as high-probability short-time game state) is set.

Here, the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery, which will be described later, is set to a predetermined value. 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, the non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is difficult to open) 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 and the demo screen described later is displayed.

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 the 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 end of the special game. The game state of is set to a high-probability time-saving game state.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming ball flowing down the first gaming area 12a can enter the first starting winning opening 15. Further, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the large winning opening 18, pass through the gate 20, and enter 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) so that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15. During the probabilistic time-saving game state and the special game, the player is asked to enter the game ball into the large winning opening 18, or the game ball passes through the gate 20 and enters the second starting winning opening 16. The game ball is launched (so-called right-handed) toward the game area 12b.
Specifically, during the high-probability time-saving game state and the special game, the effect display device 21 displays an instruction to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b, and the normal game state is set. Then, the effect display device 21 displays an instruction to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a.

This jackpot lottery is stored in various random numbers acquired when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 and the main ROM 102 to determine the random numbers. It is done based on various tables to do.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as the random numbers used for 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 above-mentioned variation effect. It has a variation mode number for determining a pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect pattern), a reach group determination random number used for determining the variation pattern number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number.
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-determined 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 random numbers used for determining the variation effect pattern are not limited to the above three types, and for example, other random numbers may be used in addition to these random numbers, or any one of these random numbers may be used. Alternatively, a plurality of random numbers may be used.

Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, random number values are acquired for each of the above random numbers, and each random number value 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 a 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 the first special figure random number is a total of four sets and the second special figure random number is a total of four. 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 an opportunity. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in the 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. Further, 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 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. Further, 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 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 storage process 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 numbers stored in the first hold storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure hold number) is the first special figure hold number counter (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure hold number counter). The number of sets of the second special figure random numbers (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). (Not shown in particular) is stored in.
In the present specification, as described above, the storage of 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".

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as a table related to the lottery of big hits, a big hit determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and , Has a variable pattern lottery table 114.
The table related to the big hit lottery is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot, and as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And the high-probability determination table 110b referred to in the high-probability gaming state.
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 big hit 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 10001 to 10220, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ), It is judged to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big hit in this low probability determination table 110a is 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 10001 to 11119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120). If it is ~ 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b is about 1 / 58.6.
That is, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the winning probability of the jackpot is about 5 times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

The jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10220) determined to be jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 11119) 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.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol, and is referred to when the jackpot is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B. The first starting winning opening determination table 111a and the second starting winning opening determination table 111b referred to when a big hit is won by a second special figure random number 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 winning symbol random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when the jackpot is won by the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, either the first starting winning slot determination table 111a or the second starting winning slot determination table 111b is hit according to the starting winning slot into which the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 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, two types of special symbols (X1 and X2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when a jackpot is won, and the loss Two types of special symbols (Y1 and Y2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in some cases.

As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 29, and the winning symbol random number is 30 to 199. In that case, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 15%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 85%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, and the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. If so, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined are both 50%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined regardless of which hit symbol random number determination table 111 is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each table is not limited to this. A different jackpot symbol may be determined in.

Further, in the case of losing due to the big hit lottery based on the first special symbol random number, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number. Further, in the case of losing due to the big hit lottery based on the second special symbol random number, the special symbol Y2 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 only when a big hit is won, and is not referred to when a loss is achieved.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a special symbol is determined by a big hit lottery as described above, a variation mode number and a variation pattern number for determining a variation effect pattern are determined based on the result of the determination. At the same time, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number are generated. Then, the generated 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 receives the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, and the jackpot lottery is performed. A specific mode of the variable effect for notifying the result (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21) is determined. The variable mode command and the variable pattern command are commands used to determine the variable time and mode of the variable effect.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining the group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table are used as a preliminary step in determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. According to 112, the type of group is determined.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each game state, type of start winning opening, and number of holds (number of hold of first special figure, number of hold of second special figure). Here, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, the gaming state is based on the non-time saving gaming state and the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. Only the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost will be described in detail, and the description of the other reach group determination random number determination table 112 will be omitted.

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

Specifically, the game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost. At that time, if the number of reserved first special figures at the time of the lottery was 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a was selected, and the number of reserved first special figures at the time of the lottery was 2 or more. In that case, the second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).
In addition, when the game state is a non-time saving game state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost. , When the number of the second special figure reserved at the time of the lottery is 0 to 3 (that is, no matter how many the number of the second special figure is reserved), the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 7). See (c)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, according to the first determination table 112a, the "first group" is determined when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to. When it is 8999, the "second group" is determined, when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, the "third group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006. The "fourth group" is decided.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, the "first group" is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to. When it is 8999, the "second group" is determined, when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, the "third group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006. The "fourth group" is decided.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 8000. If it is 10006, the "second group" is determined.

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

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines the variation mode number used for determining the variation effect pattern (mode of variation effect, variation time), and also determines the variation pattern lottery table 114 used for determining the variation pattern number described later. It is for deciding.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a loss determination table that is referred to when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, and a jackpot that is referred to when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. It is equipped with a judgment table.

Further, a plurality of loss determination tables are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, when the first group determination table 113a and the “second group” referred to when the “first group” is determined are determined. The second group determination table 113b to be referred to, the third group determination table 113c to be referred to when the "third group" is determined, and the fourth group to be referred to when the "fourth group" is determined. The judgment table 113d will be described, and the description of other judgment tables for loss will be omitted.

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

Specifically, for example, when the "first group" is determined by the above-mentioned lottery of the group type, the determination table 113a for the first group is selected, and when the "second group" is determined, the second group is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and the "third group" is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the "fourth group" is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is selected. It is selected (see FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (d)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, according to the determination table 113a for the first group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, regardless of the value of the reach mode determination random number). ), "00H" (alphanumerical characters with "H" at the end are hexadecimal notation. The same shall apply hereinafter), and the first variable table 114a is selected as the variable pattern lottery table 114. Will be done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1999, the variable mode number "00H" is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The second variation table 114b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, the variation mode number "01H" is determined, and the third variation table 114c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the determination table 113c for the third group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, regardless of the value of the reach mode determination random number). ), The variation mode number "02H" is determined, and the third variation table 114c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, according to the determination table 113d for the fourth group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1899, the variable mode number “03H” is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The third variation table 114c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1900 to 2038, the variation mode number "04H" is determined, and the fourth variation table 114d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

Further, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each game state at the time of the jackpot lottery (that is, at the time of winning the jackpot) and the type of the jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is won.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the first jackpot determination table 113e referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined in the non-time saving gaming state, and the special in the non-time saving gaming state. The second jackpot determination table 113f referred to when the symbol X2 is determined will be described, and the description of the other jackpot determination tables will be omitted.

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

Specifically, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol X1 is determined in the non-time saving game state, the first jackpot determination table 113e is selected, and the jackpot is won and the special symbol X2 is determined in the non-time saving gaming state. In this case, the second jackpot determination table 113f is selected (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variable mode number “32H” is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The thirtieth variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number "33H" is determined, and the 31st variation table 114f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number "34H" is determined, and the 31st variation table 114f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, according to the second jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the variation mode number "33H" is determined, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is the 32nd variation table. 114g is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, the variation mode number "34H" is determined, and the 32nd variation table 114g is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
As described above, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment is provided with a jackpot judgment table for each type of jackpot lottery game state and jackpot symbol, but the type of starting winning opening is taken into consideration. Therefore, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each game state at the time of the jackpot lottery, the type of the starting winning opening, and the type of the jackpot symbol.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining the variation pattern number used for determining the variation effect pattern (variation effect mode, variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (g), the first variable table 114a, the second variable table 114b, the third variable table 114c and determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss. The fourth variable table 114d, the 30th variable table 114e, the 31st variable table 114f, and the 32nd table 114g, which are determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, will be described, and other variable pattern lottery tables 114 will be described. The explanation of is omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the above-mentioned variation mode number.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random numbers are 0 to 124, the variation pattern number "00H" is determined, and the variation pattern random numbers are 125 to 125. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "01H" is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number "03H" is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 120 to 120. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "04H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), according to the thirty-third variation table 114e, when the variation pattern random numbers are 0 to 124, the variation pattern number "30H" is determined, and the variation pattern random numbers are 125 to 125. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "31H" is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (g), according to the 32nd fluctuation table 114g, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 199, the fluctuation pattern number "33H" is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 200 to 200. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "34H" is determined.
Similarly, the other variation pattern table 114 also determines the predetermined variation pattern number corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern random number (see FIG. 10).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of the fluctuation (that is, at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol described later (at the start of the fluctuation effect)). At the same time, when the big hit lottery is performed, as a result of the big hit lottery, the variable mode number and the variable mode number and the number of holdings (the first special figure holding number, the second special figure holding number), etc. at the time of the big hit lottery The variation pattern number is determined. As described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for determining the variation effect pattern, and the variation mode number and the variation pattern number determine the mode and variation time of the variation effect. Here, 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. The mode and variation time of the first half of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number, and the mode and variation time of the second half of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

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

The fluctuation time determination table 115 is for determining the fluctuation time.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as the fluctuation time determination table 115, a first fluctuation time determination table in which the variation time of the first half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first half variation time) is defined. The second variation time determination table 115a in which the variation time of the latter half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter half variation time) is defined is provided (FIGS. 11A and 11a). b) See).
Then, when the variable mode number is determined, the corresponding first half variable time is determined based on the determined variable mode number and the first variable time determination table 115a. Further, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined, the corresponding latter half fluctuation time is determined based on the determined fluctuation pattern number and the second fluctuation time determination table 115b. Then, the total value of the first half fluctuation time and the second half fluctuation time determined in this way corresponds to the entire fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery.
For example, when the determined fluctuation mode number is "03H" and the fluctuation pattern number is "04H", the first half fluctuation time of "13 seconds" is determined and fluctuates corresponding to the fluctuation mode number "03H". The latter half fluctuation time of "60 seconds" is determined corresponding to the pattern number "04H". Then, the total value "73 seconds (= 13 seconds + 60 seconds)" is the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern are used. The variation pattern command corresponding to the number is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 300. Then, in the sub-control board 300, the mode of the variation effect is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Specifically, the mode of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command.
Regarding the mode of the variable effect, the mode of the first half of the variable effect is determined based on the variable mode command, and the mode of the latter half of the variable effect is determined based on the variable pattern command. The mode of the first half of the variation effect may be determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect of the second half portion of the variation effect may be determined based on the variation mode command.
Further, the variation effect may not be divided into the first half part and the second half part, but may be divided into more parts, and the mode of each part may be determined based on the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. ..
Further, the mode of the variation effect may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Further, the determination may be made based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

Further, based on the fluctuation time determined as described above, the effect display device 21 performs a variation effect, and the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 30 or second special symbol display device 31) is special. The variable display of the symbol is performed. Specifically, when the starting winning opening 15 into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 flashes and displays during the determined variation time, and the game ball enters. When the ball-shaped start winning opening 16 is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 blinks and displays during the determined fluctuation time. Then, after the lapse of the fluctuation time, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling the special game executed when the jackpot is won, and is referred to for operating the large winning opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. be. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, as the special electric accessory operating table 116, the first operating table 116a referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined is used. , A second operating table 116b, which is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined, is provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12A, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a. According to the first operation table 116a, the game ends when either the condition that the large winning opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or 10 game balls are entered into the large winning opening 18 is satisfied. The round game is executed 16 times. Further, during the execution of each round game, the large winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (that is, the interval time) during which the large winning opening 18 is closed during each round game is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can obtain a predetermined number of expected prize balls.

Further, when the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operating table 116b, the round game of the same aspect as the first operating table 116a is executed four 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 116a.
In this special game, the player can obtain a prize ball having an expected value less than that in the special game when the special symbol X1 is determined.

The game state setting table 117 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, as shown in FIG. 13, regardless of whether the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes a high-probability time-saving gaming state. Set. Further, the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the high-probability number of times) and the number of continuations of the time-saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the time-saving number of times) are both set to 100 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high-probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the big hit lottery is derived 100 times. Further, if a big hit is won during the continuation of this gaming state, the high probability number and the time reduction number are set again. Therefore, a high-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game, and if the result of 100 lottery is lost without winning a big hit while this game state is continued, the game state is changed to the normal game state. Will be done.

The game state after the end of the special game may be determined based on the type of the special symbol determined by the big hit lottery. For example, when either one of the special symbols X1 or X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability time-saving gaming state, and when either one is determined, the normal gaming state or , A gaming state that combines a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state may be set.

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 shown) and flowing down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 is activated. A lottery for ordinary symbols is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 16b. Then, when the lottery of the normal symbol is successful, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening 16.
The lottery of this ordinary symbol is based on a winning determination random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determination random number determination table 118 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. It will be done.

Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned hit determination random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 103 up to four. Specifically, this normal map 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 reservation storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the hit determination random numbers related to this passage are not stored in the normal figure reservation 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-determined 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, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of winning 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 the present specification, as described above, the fact that the winning decision random number is stored in the normal figure hold storage area is also referred to as "normal figure hold".

Further, the hit determination random number determination table 118 is for determining whether or not a hit is achieved by drawing a normal symbol, and is referred to in a non-time-saving gaming state as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b). The non-time saving determination table 118a is provided, and the time saving determination table 118b referred to in the 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 winning 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 118a is selected, and it is normal based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected non-time saving determination table 118a. 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 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is performed based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected time-saving determination table 118b. Is done.

According to the non-time saving determination table 118a, 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 118a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time saving determination table 118b, when the hit determination random number is 1 to 65,000, it is determined to be a hit, and when the hit determination random number is other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in this time saving determination table 118b 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 includes a normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table 119, a second start winning opening opening control table 120, and the like as tables for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol and the opening / closing of the movable piece 16b. ing.

The ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol. The fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is associated with the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. Then, as described above, when the lottery of the normal symbol is performed by the game ball passing through the gate 20, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol (that is, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol) is performed based on the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table 119. ) Is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, it is normal. The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined to be 0.6 seconds. Then, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks and displays during the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol. 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 due to the loss, the ordinary symbol display device 32 is turned on. Turns off.

Further, the second start winning opening opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is 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 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the starting winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time), so that the first 2 The movable piece 16b of the starting winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the reduced working hours gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, 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 gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, and depending on the contents of these conditions, the non-time-saving gaming 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 win the chance of a big hit lottery while suppressing the decrease in the number of players.

(Outline of the progress of the game in the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special figure game, normal figure game, and special game will be described using a flowchart.
First, the main processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied by 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 boot 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 effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number referred to when updating the winning symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number. 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 of starting the update as the initial value. Then, when one round of this random number range is performed, the update of the winning symbol random number is continued with the initial value update random number for the winning 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 a reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as variation effect random numbers). 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 a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (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 updated by adding "1", and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to "0" and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the initial value for the hit symbol random number at that time. Updates the random number from the value of the random number. 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 and the special 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 a launch prize-related control process for performing a process related to launching a game ball and winning a prize. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, the main CPU 101 executes an operation handle monitoring process for performing a process relating to contact with the operation handle 5 or release of the contact. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, 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 or a saucer full tank command based on the full tank state of the saucer 7, 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 designation command (for example, a door close designation command, a full tank cancellation designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 208.

In step 208, 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 209.
In step 209, the main CPU 101 has 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). Creation of 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) is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 210.

In step 210, the main CPU 101 performs output control such as port output for outputting a signal of each data created in step 209 described above, and command transmission for transmitting a command stored in the transmission data storage area for effect. 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 a process at the time of detecting a first start winning opening for performing a big hit lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through 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 fact that the game ball has passed through 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 normal figure hold number) 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.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a is input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a is not 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 first special figure reservation number) 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 "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the 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 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 step 503. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in the above step 102 and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in the above step 503. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 506.

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

In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored and stores it in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the processing at the time of detecting the first start winning opening is completed.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the second start winning opening in the above-mentioned step 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 is 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 second 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 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure hold number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the 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 the above step 201 and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the big hit determination random number is stored in the above step 603. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in the above step 102 and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in the above step 603. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 606.

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

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

Next, the special figure-related control process in step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of the plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure-related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data "00" indicating the execution of the special symbol change start process described later, data "01" indicating the execution of the special symbol change stop process described later, and post-stop processing described later. It has data "02" indicating the execution of the special game, data "03" indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, and data "04" indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 has a special symbol change start process (step 701), a special symbol change stop process (step 702), a post-stop process (step 703), and a special, based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in the above step 700. Either the game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special figure-related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation start processing of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “00” indicating the execution of the special symbol change start process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "00", the special symbol change start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "00", the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801 the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure hold number counter is "1" or more. judge. Then, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure hold number counter is "1" or more. judge. Then, if 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 “1” 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 "1" and the second Executes the hold storage area shift process. 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, which start winning opening the game ball is used for the big hit determination random number used for the determination of the lottery () That is, after confirming whether it is the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16), the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the above-mentioned step 803 or step are selected. The type of the special symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the predetermined processing area in 804. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery in step 805 described above is a loss, it is special if the big hit determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15. The symbol Y1 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 Y2 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. The special figure random numbers are processed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the random numbers may be processed in the order in which they are stored in the reserved storage area.

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

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting 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 capable of recognizing the second special figure hold number. 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 variation display of the above-mentioned special symbol 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 "01" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol-related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 811 proceeding 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. The device 21 executes a demo determination process for displaying a demo. Specifically, when the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed and the predetermined demo start time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without the special symbol variation display being performed. In addition, a demo command for displaying a demo screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the demo screen is displayed on the effect display device 21. Further, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 while the demo screen is being displayed, the display of the demo screen ends and the effect display device 21 executes a variable effect. While the demo screen is displayed, the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner, and the game is in a standby state (non-game state) in which the game is not progressing. Then, the special fluctuation start process is terminated.

Next, the variation effect 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 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 806 described above is a jackpot symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol determined in step 806 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) based on the jackpot symbol confirmed in step 901 and the gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to step 907.
Further, in step 903, which proceeds when it is determined in step 900 above that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 determines that the type of start winning opening related to the determination of the lottery (that is, the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery) is used. Which of the starting winning openings was acquired by entering the ball), and the current game status and the current number of holdings (1st special figure holding number, 2nd special figure holding number). confirm. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904.

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

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 905 above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 uses the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) selected in step 902 above, or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (for loss) selected in step 906 above. The variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above, and the determined variation mode number is determined. Is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 907 above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 uses a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 908 and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804. Is determined, and the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 910.

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the fluctuation time of the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation time determination table 115 and the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variable mode command based on the variable mode number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area, and generates a variable pattern command based on the variable pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. do. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variable effect 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 “01” indicating the execution of the special symbol fluctuation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "01", the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "01", the process proceeds to the next step 1001.

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation time timer counter in step 910 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 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 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 confirmed 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 stop display time for displaying the stop display of the special symbol in the stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1005.

In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets "02" in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure-related control processing. Then, the special symbol 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. 27.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “02” indicating the execution of the post-stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "02", the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "02", the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time timer counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes the time saving number update process. 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 gaming state ends is stored. Then, this memorized remaining number of fluctuations 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. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs a high-accuracy number-of-time update process. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is the high-probability gaming 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, this memorized remaining number of fluctuations 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 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol. Then, if it is determined that the special symbol displayed as stopped is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111. 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 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning gaming state command for transmitting the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning to the sub-control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1108.

In step 1108, 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 1109.
In step 1109, 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, the main CPU 101 sets "16" as the number of rounds if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1, and if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X2, it is a round. Set "4" as the number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1110.

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets "03" in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.
Further, in step 1111 to proceed when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current game state and produces a game state command indicating the game state. Stored in the transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1112.

In step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the 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. 28.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "03", the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "03", the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1108 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 a standby process performed after all round games are completed, is in progress in this special game control process. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1210. 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 big winning opening opening / closing control process for opening / closing the big winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 116 corresponding to the type of the big hit 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 big 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 the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game is completed based on the large winning opening opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. Then, when it is determined that the round game is not completed, the special game control process is terminated. 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 decrements the number of rounds stored in the main RAM 103 by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of rounds decremented in step 1207 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 1209.
In step 1209, 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 1210, which proceeds when it is determined that the ending process is in progress in step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 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 1211.
In step 1211, 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 1212.

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

Next, the special game end process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 29.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “04” indicating the execution of the special game end process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "04", the special game end process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "04", the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the completed special game, and is based on the game state setting table 117 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above. Set the game state after the end of the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a high-accuracy game flag, a time-saving game flag, a high-accuracy number of times, and a time-saving number of times. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, regardless of whether the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1 or X2, both the high-accuracy game flag and the time-saving game flag are turned on, and the high-accuracy number of times and the time-saving number of times are set. Set "100" to any of the above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets the game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the game state set in step 1301 described above. This game state specification command includes information that the high-accuracy game flag set in step 1301 above is on, information that the time-saving game flag is on, information on the high-accuracy 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 sets "00" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the special game end process is terminated.

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

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

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the normal figure hold number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process of the reserved storage area of the normal figure. 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 118 (either the non-time reduction determination table 118a or the time reduction determination table 118b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-mentioned step 1503 are selected. The winning determination process for deriving the result of the lottery of the ordinary symbol is executed based on the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time saving determination table 118a and determines a winning determination random number stored in a predetermined processing area. 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 118b. 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 119 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 map fluctuation time counter when the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, and when the game state is the time saving gaming state, the normal map fluctuation. Set "0.6 seconds" in the time counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of a 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 the fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets "11" in the normal map execution phase data so that the normal symbol fluctuation stop process is executed in the normal map related control process. Then, the normal symbol change start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stop process in step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not "11", the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is "11", the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the 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 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 displaying the normal symbol as a stop display 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 "12" in the normal map 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 process 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. 33.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data “12” indicating the execution of the normal symbol post-stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not "12", the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is "12", the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the 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 that is stopped and displayed is a winning 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 winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets "13" in the normal map execution phase data so that the movable piece control process is executed in the normal map 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 "10" in the normal figure 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. 34.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal figure execution phase data is the data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control process. Then, when it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is not "13", the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is "13", the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is in operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized. Then, if 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 120, 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. 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 stop of the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, the stop of the 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 "10" in the normal map execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal map related control process. Then, the movable piece control process is terminated.

Next, the launch prize-related control process in step 205 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 35.
In step 1850, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the firing detection sensor 61a has been input. Then, if it is determined that the detection signal from the firing detection sensor 61a has not been input, the process proceeds to step 1852. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the launch detection sensor 61a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 1851.
In step 1851, the main CPU 101 generates a launch detection command indicating that the launched game ball has reached the game area 12, and stores it in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1852.

In step 1852, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, or the large winning opening detection sensor 18a is input. judge. Then, when it is determined that no detection signal is input from any of 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, it is fired. The prize-related control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a or the large winning opening detection sensor 18a is input, the next step 1853 is performed. move on.
In step 1853, the main CPU 101 generates a winning detection command indicating that the game ball has entered the general winning opening 14, the first starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 16, or the large winning opening 18, and is used for directing. Stored in the transmission data storage area. Then, the launch prize-related control process is terminated.

Next, the operation handle monitoring process in step 206 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1870, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation handle detection flag indicating that the contact with the operation handle 5 is detected is on. Then, if it is determined that the operation handle detection flag is on, the process proceeds to step 1874. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation handle detection flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 1871.
In step 1871, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation handle detection signal from the touch sensor 5a has been input (that is, whether or not the operation handle 5 has been touched). Then, when it is determined that the operation handle detection signal has not been input, the operation handle monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation handle detection signal has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 1872.

In step 1872, the main CPU 101 generates an operation handle detection command indicating that the contact with the operation handle 5 has been detected and stores it in the transmission data storage area for effect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1873.
In step 1873, the main CPU 101 turns on the operation handle detection flag. Then, the operation handle monitoring process is terminated.

Further, in step 1874 when it is determined in step 1870 that the operation handle detection flag is on, the main CPU 101 has stopped inputting the operation handle detection signal from the touch sensor 5a (that is, operation). Whether or not the contact with the handle 5 is released) is determined. Then, when it is determined that the input of the operation handle detection signal is not stopped, the operation handle monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input of the operation handle detection signal has stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 1875.
In step 1875, the main CPU 101 generates an operation handle detection stop command indicating that the release of contact with the operation handle 5 has been detected, and stores the command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1876.

In step 1876, the main CPU 101 turns off the operation handle detection flag. Then, the operation handle monitoring 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, and the special 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 progress of the game is performed on the sub control board 300. The production is controlled accordingly.
In the following, a variable effect that is executed during the variable display of the special symbol and notifies the result of the big hit lottery, and a notice effect that is executed along with the variable effect and gives a predetermined suggestion will be described.

(Outline of variable production)
In the variation effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on 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 (FIGS. 37 (a) and (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). ) Is stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 37 (c) to (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. 37 (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, if the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, not all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 38 (f)). That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is lost.

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, 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 fluctuation pattern that is stopped and displayed (so-called reach display is performed) is provided. The reach-less variation pattern and the reach variation pattern each have a plurality of modes, and in each aspect, various modes of variation, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like are set.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although not particularly shown, as an aspect of the reach fluctuation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop are simply performed without any particular change in the fluctuation method or the display content of the effect symbol 50. A normal pattern in which the symbol is stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and a mode in which all the effect symbols 50 are temporarily stopped in the predetermined stop display mode and then the variable display is restarted are displayed a predetermined number of times (so-called pseudo-ream line). We), after that, the special pattern A in which the reach is displayed, and the reach display in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol are not performed, and the reach is displayed instead of the reach display. A special pattern B is provided to notify the occurrence of the occurrence by displaying a predetermined image.
Since the special pattern A and the special pattern B are set to have a high possibility of being executed when a big hit is won, the expectation of the player is increased.

Further, as the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect when the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is the reach variation pattern, after the reach display, a predetermined development effect image (for example, the effect symbol 50 is displayed one after another on the effect display device 21). A reach development effect that displays a video that seems to be destroyed, etc.) is executed, and then a development pattern A (see FIG. 38) that notifies the result of the big hit lottery, 1 as the 1st stop symbol and 1 as the 2nd stop symbol, respectively. After the reach display by the individual effect symbols 50 (that is, the reach display in which the line on which the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed is one line) is performed, a plurality of effect symbols 50 are displayed as the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol, respectively. Then, reach display by these plurality of effect symbols 50 (that is, reach display of a plurality of lines where the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed) is performed, and then reach development effect is executed to notify the result of the jackpot lottery. A pattern B with development (see FIG. 39) and a pattern without development (see FIG. 42) for notifying the result of the big hit lottery without executing the reach development effect after the reach display is provided. The developed pattern and the non-developed pattern each have a plurality of modes, and various modes such as a variation method and a mode of the effect symbol 50 to be stopped and displayed are set in each mode.
Further, although not shown in particular, 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 a loss in the result of the big hit lottery after the second half variation time has elapsed. There is a normal loss pattern that informs you that there is.
Since the pattern A with development and the pattern B with development are set to have a high possibility of being executed when a big hit is won, the player's expectation is increased.

Further, in each of the above-mentioned effects, not only the image is displayed, but also a predetermined BGM, sound, or the like may be output from the sound output device 10 (speaker) in addition to the image display, or the effect lighting device 23 ( The lamp) may be made to emit light in a predetermined lighting pattern or color.

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 until the presence or absence of the reach display is notified (that is, until the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed). It corresponds to the first half portion, and the period from the notification of the presence / absence of the reach display to the stop display of the third stop symbol (that is, until the variation of the effect symbol 50 ends) corresponds to the second half portion of the variation effect.

(Outline of notice production)
As described above, the advance notice effect is executed along with the variable effect and gives a predetermined suggestion (notice). Specifically, at the start of the variable effect, a predetermined cut-in image is displayed on the effect symbol 50 on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, which suggests the result of the big hit lottery. Yes (see FIG. 40 (c)).
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the notice pattern A (see FIG. 40 (c)) in which the cut-in image of the character A is displayed and the notice pattern B in which the cut-in image of the character B is displayed are displayed as modes of the notice effect. (Not particularly shown) and a notice pattern C (not particularly shown) on which the cut-in image of the character C is displayed are provided.
Then, since the advance notice pattern A → the advance notice pattern B → the advance notice pattern C are set so as to be more likely to be executed when the jackpot is won, the expectation of the player is increased.
The mode of the advance notice effect is not limited to these, and the type of the cut-in image to be displayed (character image, character image, etc.) is different, the color of the displayed cut-in image is different, and the display is performed. A mode in which the size of the cut-in image to be formed is different may be provided. Further, the timing at which the advance notice effect is executed is not limited to the start time of the variable effect, and may be another timing such as the start time of the reach development effect. Further, it may be set to be executed a plurality of times during one variation effect. For example, when none of the effect symbols 50 is stopped and displayed, the first cut-in image is displayed, and the second cut-in image is displayed after the stop display of the first stop symbol or after the stop display of the second stop symbol. May be displayed. Further, after displaying the first cut-in image during the variable display of the effect symbol 50, the effect operation device 9 (operation button 9b) is operated within a predetermined period before all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed. The second cut-in image may be displayed on condition that the image is displayed.
Further, in the advance notice effect, a predetermined BGM, sound, or the like may be output from the sound output device 10 (speaker) in addition to the display of the cut-in image, or the effect lighting device 23 (lamp) may have a predetermined lighting pattern or the like. It may be made to emit light in color.

(Determining the mode of variable production)
Next, the determination of the mode of the above-mentioned variation effect will be described.
The sub ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 stores a variation effect determination table 121 for determining an aspect of the variation effect (a mode of the first half portion of the variation effect and a mode of the second half portion of the variation effect). Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects the variation effect determination table 121 according to a predetermined condition, and the variation mode received from the selected variation effect determination table 121 and the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100. The mode of the variation effect is determined based on the number (variation mode command) or the variation pattern number (variation pattern command) and the effect random number (first half variation effect random number, second half variation effect random number) used arbitrarily.

As shown in FIG. 41, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the variation effect determination table 121, the first half variation effect determination table 121a for determining the mode of the first half portion of the variation effect and the second half portion of the variation effect are provided. A latter half variation effect determination table 121b for determining the aspect is provided.
Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation mode command, it acquires the first half variation effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, selects the first half variation effect determination table 121a, and selects the first half variation effect. The mode of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the determination table 121a, the acquired random number of the first half variation effect, and the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command.
Further, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation pattern command, it acquires the second half variation effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, selects the second half variation effect determination table 121b, and selects the second half variation effect. The mode of the latter half of the variation effect is determined based on the determination table 121b, the acquired random number of the latter half variation effect, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command.

In FIGS. 41 (a) and 41 (b), the numbers shown in each selection area in which the variation mode number or variation pattern number and the mode of variation effect are associated with each other are random numbers assigned to the selection area. The range, that is, the selection ratio of the selected area is shown.
For example, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “00H” is received, the reachless variation pattern is always determined as the mode of the first half of the variation effect. That is, in this case, regardless of the value of the first half variation effect random number from 0 to 249, the reachless variation pattern is determined as the mode of the first half portion of the variation effect.
Further, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number "01H" or "02H" is received, the normal pattern or the special pattern A in the reach variation pattern is determined as the mode of the first half of the variation effect.
Further, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number "03H" or "32H" is received, the normal pattern, the special pattern A or the special pattern B in the reach variation pattern is determined as the mode of the first half of the variation effect. Will be done.
Further, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode numbers "04H", "33H" or "34H" is received, the special pattern A or the special pattern B in the reach variation pattern is used as the mode of the first half of the variation effect. It is determined.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), in the first half variation effect determination table 121a, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost (that is, the variation mode numbers are "00H", "01H", "02H", " In the case of "03H" or "04H"), when the reach variation pattern is determined as the mode of the first half of the variation effect, a random number is determined so that the normal pattern is determined with a higher probability than the special pattern A or the special pattern B. Is allocated. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit (that is, when the variable mode number is "32H", "33H" or "34H"), the special pattern A or the special pattern B is better than the normal pattern. Random numbers are assigned so that is determined with high probability.
By setting the first half variation effect determination table 121a in this way, the expectation of a big hit can be determined depending on whether the normal pattern, the special pattern A, or the special pattern B is executed as the mode of the first half portion of the variation effect. Can be suggested.

Further, for example, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number "00H" or "01H" is received, the normal loss pattern is always determined as the mode of the latter half of the variation effect. That is, in this case, the normal loss pattern is determined as the mode of the latter half of the variation effect regardless of the value of the second half variation effect random number from 0 to 249.
Further, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern numbers "02H", "03H", "04H", "30H" or "31H" is received, the pattern without development is used as the latter half of the variation effect. Pattern A with development or pattern B with development is determined.
Further, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern numbers "32H", "33H", or "34H" is received, the development pattern A or the development pattern B is determined as the latter half of the variation effect. To.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), in the latter half variation effect determination table 121b, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost (that is, the variation pattern numbers are "00H", "01H", "02H", " In the case of "03H" or "04H"), when the reach variation pattern is determined as the mode of the first half of the variation effect, the pattern without development is determined with a higher probability than the pattern A with development or the pattern B with development. Random numbers are assigned as follows. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit (that is, when the fluctuation pattern number is "30H", "31H", "32H", "33H" or "34H"), it is better than the no-development pattern. However, random numbers are assigned so that the pattern A with development and the pattern B with development are determined with high probability.
By setting the latter half variation effect determination table 121b in this way, a big hit depends on whether the pattern without development, the pattern A with development, or the pattern B with development is executed as the mode of the latter half of the variation effect. It can suggest the degree of expectation.

(Whether or not to execute the notice production, determination of the mode)
Next, whether or not the above-mentioned advance notice effect can be executed and the determination of the mode in which the advance notice effect is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 42, the sub ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 has a notice corresponding to each of the variable mode numbers corresponding to the variable mode commands that can be received, whether or not the notice effect can be executed and the mode of the notice effect. The production determination table 122 is stored.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the initial state is set after a reset or the like, or after the player finishes the game, the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. When the demo start time of is elapsed, the demo screen is displayed and the game is in a standby state (non-game state) in which the game is not progressing. Further, when the demo screen is displayed, the time during which the touch sensor 5a detects contact with the operation handle 5 (hereinafter referred to as the operation handle detection time) is timed and fired toward the game area 12. The number of game balls accepted into the out opening 19 without entering any of the winning openings (general winning opening 14, first starting winning opening 15, second starting winning opening 16, large winning opening 18) Hereinafter, the number of out balls) is counted. The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of tables corresponding to the operation handle detection time and the number of out balls after the demo screen is displayed as the advance notice effect determination table 122, and the timed operation is performed. Based on the advance notice effect determination table 122 according to the handle detection time and the counted number of out balls, whether or not to execute the advance notice effect and the mode in which the advance notice effect is executed are determined.

As shown in FIG. 42, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is referred to as the advance notice effect determination table 122 when the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed is 0 seconds or more and less than 90 seconds. 1 The notice effect decision table 122a, the second notice effect decision table 122b referred to when the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed is 90 seconds or more and less than 180 seconds, and the demo screen after the demo screen is displayed. The third notice effect determination table 122c referred to when the operation handle detection time is 180 seconds or more and the number of out balls is less than 500, and the number of out balls after the demo screen is displayed is 500 or more. A fourth notice effect determination table 122d, which is referred to in the case, is provided.
Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variable mode command, it acquires a random number of 1 for advance notice effect from the range of 0 to 249, and corresponds to the above-mentioned operation handle detection time and the number of out balls at that time. The advance notice effect determination table 122 is selected, and based on the selected advance notice effect decision table 122, the acquired advance notice effect random number, and the variable mode number corresponding to the received variable mode command, whether or not the advance notice effect can be executed and the advance notice are made. The mode (notice pattern A, notice pattern B, notice pattern C) when the effect is executed is determined.

In FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (d), the numbers shown in each selection area in which the variable mode number and the content of the decision regarding the advance notice effect are associated are the range of random numbers allocated to the selection area. That is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown.
For example, in the first notice effect determination table 122a and the second advance notice effect determination table 122b, the variable mode numbers "00H", "01H", "02H", "03H", "04H", "32H", "33H" Or, when the variable mode command corresponding to "34H" is received, the advance notice effect is not executed (non-execution), the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice pattern A, and the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice pattern B. It is determined to that effect or that the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice pattern C.
Further, in the third advance notice effect determination table 122c, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number "00H" is received, the advance notice effect is not executed, the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice pattern A, or the advance notice effect is executed. , It is determined by the advance notice pattern B that the advance notice effect is executed. In addition, when a variable mode command corresponding to the variable mode numbers "01H", "02H", "03H", "04H", "32H", "33H", or "34H" is received, a notice effect is given. It is determined that the advance notice effect is not executed, that the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice pattern A, that the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice pattern B, or that the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice pattern C.
Further, in the fourth advance notice effect determination table 122d, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number "00H" is received, the advance notice effect is not executed or the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice pattern A. Is determined. In addition, when a variable mode command corresponding to the variable mode numbers "01H", "02H", "03H", "04H", "32H", "33H", or "34H" is received, a notice effect is given. It is determined that the advance notice effect is not executed, that the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice pattern A, that the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice pattern B, or that the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice pattern C.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42, in any of the advance notice effect determination tables 122, the advance notice effect is executed when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit than when the result of the big hit lottery is lost. Random numbers are assigned so that the effect is determined with high probability.
By setting the advance notice effect determination table 122 in this way, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit depending on whether or not the advance notice effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the determination ratio that the advance notice effect is not executed is the operation handle detection after the first advance notice effect determination table 122a (that is, the demo screen is displayed). (When the time is 0 seconds or more and less than 90) → 2nd notice effect determination table 122b (that is, when the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed is 90 or more and less than 180 seconds) → 3rd notice effect determination table 122c (That is, when the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed is 180 or more and the number of out balls is less than 500) → 4th notice effect determination table 122d (that is, after the demo screen is displayed) Random numbers are assigned so as to gradually increase in the order of (when the number of out balls is 500 or more).
On the contrary, the determination ratio that the notice effect is executed gradually increases in the order of the first notice effect decision table 122a → the second notice effect decision table 122b → the third notice effect decision table 122c → the fourth notice effect decision table 122d. Random numbers are assigned so that they are low.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the determination ratios of the advance notice pattern A, the advance notice pattern B, and the advance notice pattern C are all determined from the first advance notice effect determination table 122a → the second advance notice effect determination table. Random numbers are assigned in the order of 122b → the third advance notice effect determination table 122c → the fourth advance notice effect determination table 122d so as to be gradually lower.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed becomes longer, it is easy to determine that the advance notice effect is not executed, and the advance notice effect is provided. It is set so that it is difficult to determine that it will be executed. Then, when the number of out balls after the demo screen is displayed reaches a predetermined value (500 in this embodiment), the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the advance notice effect is set so as not to change thereafter.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the case where the game is started by the pachinko machine P in which the game has not been performed, or when the player who has been away from the seat resumes the game, etc. Immediately after that, since there are many opportunities to execute the notice effect, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the big hit and prevent the player from stopping the game immediately after starting the game. You can.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the determination ratios of the advance notice pattern A, the advance notice pattern B, and the advance notice pattern C are all the first advance notice effect determination table 122a → the second advance notice effect determination table 122b →. The third notice effect decision table 122c → the fourth notice effect decision table 122d are set to be gradually lowered, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the determination ratio of any one of the advance notice pattern A, the advance notice pattern B, and the advance notice pattern C is determined by the first advance notice effect determination table 122a → the second advance notice effect determination table 122b → the third advance notice effect determination table 122c → the fourth advance notice effect. The determination table 122d may be set so as to be gradually lowered, and the determination ratio of other effects (other notice patterns, variable effects) may be set so as not to change.
When the hold is stored, it is determined in advance whether or not the acquired random number is a big hit before the variation effect based on the hold is executed, and then the result of this judgment is made. Even when it is set to execute the look-ahead effect that suggests the result of the determination before the variable effect based on the hold, only the determination ratio of the predetermined advance notice pattern is gradually lowered as described above. It may be set so that the determination ratio of the look-ahead effect does not change.
By setting in this way, as the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed becomes longer, it becomes difficult to execute only a predetermined advance notice pattern, and other advance notice patterns, variable effects, and look-ahead effects are executed. Since the possibility of being performed does not change, it becomes difficult for all the effects to be executed as time passes, and it is possible to prevent the player's interest in the effects from diminishing.

Next, the control process in 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. 43.
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 variable effect random number, second half variable effect random number, advance notice effect random number), and thereafter repeats the process of step 2001 until the interrupt process is performed. Execute. Here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 44.

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes an update process 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 unless otherwise specified, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed, and becomes 0. The subtraction is stopped.
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 receive buffer by the command reception interrupt process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2102.

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a count end control process for ending the process related to the time counting of the operation handle detection time and the counting of the number of out balls after the demo screen is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2103.
In step 2103, 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 signal 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 be sent to various control boards such as a control board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown), and an illuminated control board (not shown). Store. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2104.

In step 2104, 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 demo command reception process executed when the demo command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 45. As described above, the demo command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 811 of the special symbol variation start process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 210.

In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 sets a demo screen display command for displaying the demo screen in the transmission buffer. The demo screen display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2104 described above, and a process for displaying the demo screen is executed on the control board. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 turns on the demo screen display flag indicating that the demo screen is being displayed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 turns off the counting flag indicating that the time counting of the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed and the counting of the number of out balls are being executed. Then, the demo command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the operation handle detection command reception process executed when the operation handle detection command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 46. As described above, the operation handle detection command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 1872 of the operation handle monitoring process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 210.

In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the counting flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the counting flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2305. On the other hand, if it is determined that the counting flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the demo screen display flag is on. Then, when it is determined that the demo screen display flag is not on (that is, it is off), the operation handle detection command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the demo screen display flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 resets the value of the out ball count counter for counting the out ball count. The out-ball number counter is configured by a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 clears the detection time timer counter for timing the operation handle detection time, and starts timing the operation handle detection time. Here, the detection time timer counter employs an addition timer, and the timer counter is incremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 300 described above is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2304.

In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 turns on the counting flag. Then, the operation handle detection command reception process is terminated.
Further, in step 2305, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2300 that the counting flag is on, the sub CPU 301 restarts the timing of the detection time timer counter. Here, as will be described later, if the operation handle detection stop command is received while the detection time timer counter is being timed, the time measurement of the detection time timer counter is stopped, and the detection time timer counter is stopped. If the operation handle detection command is received while the timekeeping is stopped, the timekeeping of the detection time timer counter is restarted as described above. Then, the operation handle detection command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the operation handle detection stop command reception process executed when the operation handle detection stop command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 47. As described above, the operation handle detection command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 1875 of the operation handle monitoring process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 210.

In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the counting flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the counting flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2401. On the other hand, if it is determined that the counting flag is not on, the operation handle detection stop command reception process is terminated.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 stops the timing of the detection time timer counter. Then, the operation handle detection stop command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the launch detection command reception process executed when the launch detection command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 48. As described above, the launch detection command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 1851 of the launch prize-related control process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 210.

In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the counting flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the counting flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2501. On the other hand, if it is determined that the counting flag is not on, the firing detection command reception process is terminated.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 increments the value of the out-ball number counter by one. Then, the firing detection command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the winning detection command receiving process executed when the winning detection command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 49. As described above, the winning detection command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 1853 of the launch winning related control process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 210.

In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the counting flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the counting flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2601. On the other hand, if it is determined that the counting flag is not on, the winning detection command reception process is terminated.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 decrements the value of the out ball number counter by one. Then, the winning detection command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the start winning command reception process executed when the start winning command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the start winning command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 508 of the first start winning opening detection process or step 608 of the second start winning opening detection process, and then is output in step 210. It is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the control process.

In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the demo screen display flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the demo screen display flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2701. On the other hand, if it is determined that the demo screen display flag is not on, the start winning command reception process is terminated.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 sets a demo screen clear command for clearing the demo screen in the transmission buffer. The demo screen clear command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2104 described above, and a process for clearing the demo screen is executed on the control board. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2702.
In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 turns off the demo screen display flag. Then, the start winning 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. 51. As described above, the variation mode command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 210.
In step 2800, 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 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 sets the mode of the first half of the variation effect based on the first half variation effect random number acquired in step 2800, the first half variation effect determination table 121a, and the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command. decide. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2802.

In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 sets the first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the mode of the first half portion of the variation effect determined in step 2801 above in the transmission buffer. The first half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2104 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 process proceeds to the next step 2803.
In step 2803, the sub CPU 301 executes a notice effect determination process that performs various decisions and the like regarding the notice effect. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

Next, the advance notice effect determination process of step 2803 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2900, the sub CPU 301 acquires the advance notice effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2901.
In step 2901, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the counting flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the counting flag is not on, the process proceeds to step 2904. On the other hand, if it is determined that the counting flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2902.

In step 2902, the sub CPU 301 acquires the current timed value of the detection time timer counter (operation handle detection time) and the count value of the out ball number counter (out ball number). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2903.
In step 2903, the sub CPU 301 selects the advance notice effect determination table 122 corresponding to the operation handle detection time and the number of out balls acquired in step 2902 described above. Specifically, when the acquired operation handle detection time is 0 seconds or more and less than 90 seconds, the sub CPU 301 selects the first notice effect determination table 122a, and the acquired operation handle detection time is 90 seconds or more. If it is less than 180 seconds, the second notice effect determination table 122b is selected, and if the acquired operation handle detection time is 180 seconds or more and the acquired number of out balls is less than 500. , Select the third notice effect determination table 122c. Then, the process proceeds to step 2905.

Further, in step 2904, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2901 that the counting flag is not on, the sub CPU 301 acquires the fourth advance notice effect determination table 122d. As will be described later, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, after the demo screen is displayed, the number of out balls after the contact with the operation handle 5 is detected reaches a predetermined value (500 in this embodiment). Then, the counting flag is turned off, and the counting flag is kept off after the number of out balls after the demo screen is displayed reaches a predetermined value. Therefore, it is determined in step 2901 that the counting flag is not on after the time when the number of out balls reaches 500 after the demo screen is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2905.
In step 2905, the sub CPU 301 is based on the advance notice effect random number acquired in step 2900 described above, the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command, and the advance notice effect determination table 122 selected in step 2903 or step 2904 above. Then, whether or not the advance notice effect can be executed and the mode in which the advance notice effect is executed are determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2906.

In step 2906, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution of the advance notice effect is determined in step 2905 described above. Then, when it is determined that the execution of the advance notice effect has not been decided, the advance notice effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the advance notice effect is decided, the process proceeds to the next step 2907.
In step 2907, the sub CPU 301 sets the advance notice effect execution command corresponding to the mode of the advance notice effect determined in step 2905 described above in the transmission buffer. The advance notice effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2104 described above, and control is performed by these control boards to execute the advance notice effect based on the received advance notice effect execution command. It will be. Then, the advance notice effect execution 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. 53. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 210.
In step 3000, 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 3001.
In step 3001, the sub CPU 301 sets the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect based on the second half variation effect random number acquired in step 3000, the second half variation effect determination table 121b, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command. decide. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 3002.

In step 3002, the sub CPU 301 sets the latter half variation effect execution command corresponding to the aspect of the latter half portion of the variation effect determined in step 3001 above in the transmission buffer. The latter half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2104 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 variable pattern command reception process is terminated.

Next, the count end control process in step 2102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 54.
In step 3100, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the counting flag is on. Then, when it is determined that the counting flag is not on, the count end control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the counting flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 3101.
In step 3101, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the out-ball number counter is a predetermined value (500 in this embodiment) or more, that is, whether or not the out-ball number has reached a predetermined value. Then, when it is determined that the value of the out-ball number counter is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (that is, less than the predetermined value), the count end control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the out ball count counter is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, the process proceeds to the next step 3102.
In step 3102, the sub CPU 301 turns off the counting flag. Then, the count end control process is terminated.

Next, a modified example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, as the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed becomes longer, it becomes easier to determine that the advance notice effect is not executed (that is, the advance notice effect is executed). It was set to be difficult to determine), but it is not limited to this. For example, as the operation handle detection time described above becomes longer, it becomes difficult to determine that the advance notice effect is not executed (that is, it becomes easier to determine that the advance notice effect is executed). good.
By setting in this way, the longer the game time after the demo screen is displayed, the easier it is for the advance notice effect to be executed. Therefore, the player is notified by playing the game for as long as possible. It can motivate you to increase the chances of performing the production.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect changes according to the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, when a hold is stored, before the variation effect based on the hold is executed, it is determined in advance whether or not the acquired random number is a big hit, and then the result of this judgment is made. Based on the above, the decision ratio regarding the execution of the look-ahead effect that suggests the result of the determination may be changed before the variable effect based on the hold.
By setting in this way, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player in the look-ahead effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect changes according to the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed, regardless of the set gaming state. However, it is not limited to this. For example, only when the normal game state is set, the decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect is changed according to the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed, so that the high-probability time-saving game state is set. If it is set, it may be set so that the decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect does not change according to the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed.
By setting in this way, the execution frequency of the advance notice effect changes according to each game state, so that the player's interest in the advance notice effect can be further enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of out balls after the demo screen is displayed while changing the decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect according to the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed. However, the decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect does not change after the number reaches a predetermined number, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed reaches a predetermined time, it may be set so that the determination ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect does not change. In addition, after the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed reaches a predetermined time, while making the decision ratio regarding the execution of the notice effect change according to the number of out balls after the demo screen is displayed. May be set so that the decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect does not change. In addition, after the number of out balls after the demo screen is displayed reaches a predetermined number, while making the decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice change according to the number of out balls after the demo screen is displayed. , The decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect may be set so as not to change.
By setting in this way, the variation of the setting regarding the change in the execution frequency of the advance notice effect increases, so that the player's interest in the advance notice effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect changes according to the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed, without winning the jackpot (execution of the special game). However, it is not limited to this. For example, after winning the jackpot, the decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect may be set so as not to change.
By setting in this way, after winning the jackpot, it is not necessary to time the operation handle detection time or count the number of out balls, so that the load on the hardware resources such as the sub CPU 301 and the sub RAM 303 can be reduced. It is.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of out balls is counted in consideration of the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 18 (that is, even during the execution of the special game), but the number is limited to this. It's not something. For example, it may be set not to count the number of out balls during the execution of the special game.
By setting in this way, the processing during the execution of the special game is reduced, so that the load on the hardware resources such as the sub CPU 301 and the sub RAM 303 can be reduced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the counting of the number of out balls is performed by the sub CPU 301, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the main CPU 101 may be set to count the number of out balls. .. Then, the sub CPU 301 may be set to make a determination as in the above-described embodiment by receiving the number of out balls counted by the main CPU 101.
By setting in this way, it is possible to reduce the load on hardware resources such as the sub CPU 301 and the sub RAM 303.

Further, the number of out balls is counted based on the number of shot balls and the number of winning balls, but the number is not limited to this. For example, an out-port detection sensor for detecting a game ball that has reached the out-port 19 may be provided, and the number of game balls detected by the out-port detection sensor may be counted.
By setting in this way, it is possible to reduce the load on hardware resources such as the sub CPU 301 and the sub RAM 303.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect changes according to the operation handle detection time, which is the time during which the touch sensor 5a detects contact with the operation handle 5. However, it is not limited to this. For example, after the demo screen is displayed, the elapsed time from the first detection of contact with the operation handle 5 by the touch sensor 5a (that is, the operation handle detection time and the touch sensor 5a to the operation handle 5). The decision ratio regarding the execution of the advance notice effect may be set to change according to the total time when no contact is detected).
By setting in this way, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the contact with the operation handle 5 is detected, so that the load on the hardware resources such as the sub CPU 301 and the sub RAM 303 can be reduced. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot that can be set for each gaming state (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state) is only one pattern, but the jackpot in a plurality of stages for each gaming state. You may be able to set any of the winning probabilities. Then, in this case, the conditions for determining the advance notice effect determination table 122 to be referred to (operation handle detection time, number of out balls) may be set to be different for each settable jackpot winning probability. ..
For example, when the pachinko machine P can be set to one of the two-stage jackpot winning probability (hereinafter referred to as high setting and low setting), the high setting is the same as that of the above-described embodiment. Although the advance notice effect determination table 122 is referred to according to the operation handle detection time and the number of out balls of the setting contents, in the low setting, the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed is 0 seconds or more and less than 20 seconds. In this case, the first notice effect determination table 122a is referred to, and when the operation handle detection time after the demo screen is displayed is 20 seconds or more and less than 40 seconds, the second notice effect determination table 122b is referred to and the demo screen is displayed. When the operation handle detection time is 40 seconds or more and the number of out balls is less than 120, the third notice effect determination table 122c is referred to, and the number of out balls after the demo screen is displayed is 120. In the case of the number or more, the fourth notice effect determination table 122d may be set to be referred to. When set in this way, it is more difficult to determine the execution of the advance notice effect at an earlier stage in the low setting than in the high setting.
Then, by setting in this way, it is possible to suggest the winning probability of the set jackpot according to the degree of change in the execution decision of the advance notice effect with the passage of time.
Regardless of the winning probability of any big hit, the conditions for determining the advance notice effect determination table 122 to be referred to may be set to be the same. In this case, the winning probability of the set jackpot is not suggested by the degree of change in the execution decision of the advance notice effect with the passage of time, and it is possible to make it difficult to grasp the winning probability. be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the demo screen is displayed, the count value of the out-ball count counter is reset, and then the count of the out-ball count is started again from the reset value (that is, 0). The advance notice effect table 122 to be referred to has been determined depending on whether or not the count value of the out-ball number counter has reached a predetermined value, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, even if the demo screen is displayed, the count value of the out ball count counter is not reset, and the out ball count is set to be continuously counted, and the out ball count counter at the time when the demo screen is displayed is set. A value obtained by adding a predetermined value to the count value is set as a target value. Then, the advance notice effect table 122 to be referred to may be determined depending on whether or not the count value of the out-ball number counter has reached the above-mentioned target value.
By setting in this way, it is not necessary to reset the count of the out-ball count counter when the demo screen is displayed, so that the load on the hardware resources such as the sub CPU 301 can be reduced. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, while the demo screen is displayed, the game is in a standby state in which the game is not progressing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the pachinko machine P is set to be able to shift to a power saving state in which power consumption is suppressed when the fluctuation display of the special symbol is not performed, the game proceeds in this power saving state. It may be in a standby state where it is not. That is, the advance notice effect table 122 to be referred to may be determined according to the operation handle detection time and the number of out balls after the transition to the power saving state.
When the setting is made in this way, the variation of the setting regarding the change in the execution frequency of the advance notice effect increases, so that the player's interest in the advance notice effect can be enhanced.
It should be noted that the above-mentioned modified examples can be configured by combining them with each other to the extent possible.

Further, the above-described embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine other than the pachinko machine P. For example, it may be applied to a slot machine in which a game medal is used as a game medium to play a game, a parrot (registered trademark) game machine in which a game ball is used to play a game similar to a slot machine, and the like.
Specifically, for example, in a slot machine, the start switch is operated during a standby state in which a predetermined time elapses without operating the start switch for starting the game after the game is completed. It may be set so that the execution ratio of a predetermined effect changes according to the elapsed time from.

The main CPU 101 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the game control means of the present invention. Further, the advance notice effect and the variable effect in the above-described embodiment correspond to the effect accompanying the progress of the game of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processes of step 2802, step 2907, and step 3002 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the determination of whether or not the advance notice effect can be executed, the determination of the mode in which the advance notice effect is executed, and the determination of the mode of the variable effect in the above-described embodiment correspond to the determination regarding the execution of the effect of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processes of step 2801, step 2905, and step 3001 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the effect determining means of the present invention. Further, the advance notice effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first effect of the present invention. Further, the variable effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second effect of the present invention. Further, the display of the demo screen in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the standby state of the present invention. Further, the operation handle 5 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the operation means of the present invention. Further, the operation handle detection time and the number of out balls in the above-described embodiment correspond to the measured values 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 normal gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first state of the present invention. Further, the high-probability time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second state of the present invention.

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

Claims (1)

A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
An effect execution means that can execute an effect as the game progresses,
The effect determining means for making a decision regarding the execution of the effect by the effect executing means, and the effect determining means.
An operation means for launching a game ball toward the game area with a strength according to the player's operation,
A detection means for detecting whether or not the player is in contact with the operation means, and a detection means.
Equipped with
As an effect that can be executed by the effect executing means, at least a first effect and a second effect different from the first effect are provided.
The ratio of the determination regarding the execution of the first effect is that the detected state is detected during the standby state in which the game is not progressing, and the gaming ball launched into the game area by the operating means during the detection of the detected state. Although it is set differently according to the measured value that can be measured based on the above, the ratio of the decision regarding the execution of the second effect is not set differently according to the measured value. A game machine to play.

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