JP7075182B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to grant a gaming profit to a player, provided that the gaming ball enters a starting area provided in the gaming area. ..

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a starting winning opening (starting area) is provided, and a random number for a lottery for a big hit or a small hit is acquired and stored as a hold based on the entry of a game ball into the starting winning opening. At the same time, the hold stored in the wake of the establishment of the predetermined start condition is read, and the big hit or the small hit is drawn based on the random number related to the read hold, and the big hit or the small hit is won. In some cases, it is known that a large winning opening is opened as a game profit that can be given to a player.
When the above-mentioned lottery is performed, such a gaming machine determines a special symbol associated with the result of the lottery, displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and displays the special symbol in a variable manner. It is possible to perform a variable effect of displaying the effect symbol in a predetermined display area in the effect display device for executing the above-mentioned effect and notifying the result of the above-mentioned lottery according to the stop display mode of the effect symbol. It is common. In this variable effect, for example, when a big hit is won, all the effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol to notify the effect, and when a small hit is won, the effect symbol is displayed. A notification to that effect is given by stopping and displaying a combination of predetermined symbols, and in the case of a loss, a notification to that effect is given by stopping and displaying at least one staging symbol with a different symbol. (See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-83165

However, in such a gaming machine, the winning of the big hit, the winning of the small hit, and the loss are all notified by the stop display mode of the effect symbol displayed in the above-mentioned display area. In addition, the stop display mode of the effect symbol in the case of winning a small hit and the stop display mode of the effect symbol in the case of loss are often similar to each other. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately grasp the result of the above-mentioned lottery only by visually recognizing the staging pattern, and there is a possibility that the interest in the variable staging may be reduced.
In addition, since the result of the above-mentioned lottery is notified using the same effect symbol, the variation of the stop display mode is limited, and there is a problem that the effect of the variable effect cannot be enhanced. rice field.
Especially in recent years, by setting a high probability of winning a small hit, the large winning openings based on the winning of small hits can be opened frequently, increasing the chances of a game ball entering the large winning openings. A gaming machine has been devised that has a game property such that a gaming ball is entered into the large winning opening while the large winning opening based on a small hit is opened to acquire a prize ball. In such a gaming machine, since there are many chances of winning small hits, the above-mentioned problems are remarkable.

Therefore, the present invention has been made due to the above-mentioned circumstances, and by making it possible to more accurately grasp the result of the lottery (big hit lottery, etc.) relating to the granting of the game profit to the player, the variable effect can be obtained. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the staging effect by fluctuating staging by preventing the hobby from deteriorating and increasing the variation of the mode for notifying the result of the lottery.

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 gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention has a plurality of display units (first display unit 21a, second display unit 21b) for executing an effect performed as the game progresses, and a game. A game area 12 on which the ball can flow down, a start area (first start winning opening 15 and a second start winning opening 16) provided in the game area 12 and into which the game ball can enter, and a game ball to the start area. A plurality of lottery results (big hit winning, small hit) in which the possibility of granting the game profit to the player and the type of the game profit when the game profit is given to the player are associated with each other on condition of the entry of A lottery means (main CPU 101) for determining any of the winning and losing) and a variable effect executing means (sub CPU 301) for executing a variable effect for notifying the lottery result determined by the lottery means. The plurality of display units include a first display unit capable of variablely displaying at least the first identification display, and a display unit different from the first display unit, which is different from the first identification display. A second display unit capable of variablely displaying the identification display of 2 is included, and as the type of the game profit, a first game profit and a profit more than the first game profit can be given to the player. The variable effect executing means includes at least the first game profit as the variable effect in the first display unit according to the lottery result determined by the lottery means, including the second game profit. The first variation effect for notifying that the game is to be performed, or the second variation for notifying that the second game profit is given as the variation effect in the first display unit and the second display unit. The variable effect of any of the effects can be executed, and the first variable effect includes a reach variable effect notifying that the first game profit is given after executing a predetermined reach display. When the predetermined reach display is executed, the variation effect executing means displays the variation display by the second identification display, which was executed in the second display unit in conjunction with the start of the reach variation change. It is characterized by being hidden .

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, since the variable effect can be executed in the display unit according to the lottery result determined by the lottery means, the above-mentioned lottery result can be obtained by paying attention to the display unit in which the variable effect is executed. It is possible to make it easier to understand, and by extension, it is possible to prevent the interest in variable staging from diminishing. Further, since the variable effect can be executed in each display unit, the variation of the mode for notifying the above-mentioned lottery result can be increased, and the effect of the variable effect can be enhanced.

According to the present invention, by making it possible to more accurately grasp the result of the lottery relating to the granting of the game profit to the player, it is possible to prevent the interest in the variable staging from being lowered and to notify the result of the lottery. By increasing the variation of the mode to be performed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of the variable effect.

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 random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special 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 figure stop display 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 pachinko machine stop display time determination table. It is explanatory drawing of the special 1st 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 variation processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation 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 fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the small hit game control process 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 state transition diagram which showed the transition to each game state 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 variation effect of a pachinko machine. It is a time chart showing the progress of the fluctuation production of the 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 variable mode command reception processing in the sub-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.

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

As shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a 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.
Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a normal first starting winning opening 15a and a movable piece 15d, which are not provided with the movable piece 15d described later, as the first starting winning opening 15. There are two 1-start winning openings 15b.

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.

Normally, as shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15a is provided at a position slightly lower than the center of the game area 12. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the special first start winning opening 15b is usually provided on the upper left side of the first starting winning opening 15a (almost in the center of the first gaming area 12a). Then, normally, both the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the first start winning opening 15a, but the special first start Only the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the winning opening 15b, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b cannot enter the winning opening 15b.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is usually provided on the upper right side of the first starting winning opening 15a (almost in the center of the second gaming area 12b). Therefore, only the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a cannot enter the ball. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a movable piece 15d (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed is provided in the special first start winning opening 15b. When the movable piece 15d is closed, the special first start winning opening 15b is closed, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the special first starting winning opening 15b. On the other hand, when the movable piece 15d is opened, the special first start winning opening 15b is opened, and the movable piece 15d functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the special first starting winning opening 15b. By doing so, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the special first start winning opening 15b.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 15d is not particularly limited, and for example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left-right direction about an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the special first start winning opening 15b. (See FIG. 3), or it may be composed of a lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction around an axis horizontal to the game board 11 to open and close the special first start winning opening 15b, or slides in the vertical direction. Then, it may be configured by a shutter member that opens and closes the special first start winning opening 15b.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the first starting winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 have the above-mentioned configuration and installation position, the gaming ball is in the first gaming area 12a. If the launching device is operated with a firing intensity that allows the game to enter the first game area (that is, if the game ball is launched so that the game ball enters the first game area 12a), the normal first start winning opening 15a and the special first start winning prize are obtained. The game ball can enter the mouth 15b, and if the launching device is operated with a firing intensity such that the game ball enters the second game area 12b (that is, the game ball enters the second game area 12b). If the game ball is launched in this way), the game ball can normally enter the first start winning opening 15a and the second starting winning opening 16.

Then, when a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15 (normally the first starting winning opening 15a, the special first starting winning opening 15b) or the second starting winning opening 16, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out and the prize balls are paid out. A lottery is held to determine one special symbol from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. Various game benefits are associated with each special symbol, and depending on the type of the determined special symbol, a game such as execution of a special game or a small hit game that is advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined game state, etc. You are getting profitable.
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, a starting winning opening (special first starting winning opening 15b) provided with the movable piece 15b and a starting winning opening (usually the first starting winning opening 15a, the second starting winning opening 16) not provided with the movable piece 15b). In, the number of prize balls may be the same or different.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the special first start winning opening 15b (above the center position in the height direction in the first gaming area 12a). 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 15d provided in the above-mentioned special first start winning opening 15b is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is usually provided below the first starting winning opening 15a. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 into which a game ball can enter, and an opening / closing door 18b for opening and closing the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the opening / closing door 18b is closed and the large winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game or small hit game Is executed, the opening / closing door 18b is opened and the large winning opening 18 is opened, and the opening / closing door 18b functions as a saucer member for guiding the game ball to the large winning opening 18, so that the game ball to the large winning opening 18 is opened. It is possible to enter the ball. It should be noted that both the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the winning opening 18.
Further, when a game ball enters the large prize opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided 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 for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image. The display unit is composed of a first display unit 21a and a second display unit 21b arranged one above the other, and the second display unit 21b is located below the first display unit 21a. Then, in this display unit, a variable effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery, which will be described later, is performed. Specifically, in the first display unit 21a of the display units, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, and the result of the jackpot lottery is notified by the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50, and the display unit displays. In the second display unit 21b, the rotation display of the three reels with a plurality of symbols is performed, and the result of the big hit lottery is notified by the stop display mode of the reels.
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 staging device is not limited to these, and may include, for example, a staging accessory 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. .. Then, when a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the operation dial 9a is rotated or the operation button 9b is pressed, the above-mentioned predetermined effect progresses or is switched to a different effect. It is designed to do.
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 staging 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. Specifically, the game ball has a first start winning opening 15 (normally, first starting winning opening 15a, special first starting winning opening 15b). ) Or a special game that starts when the ball enters the second start winning opening 16, a pachinko game that starts when the game ball passes through the gate 20, and a special game that is advantageous for the player. Control small hit games, etc.
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 or 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, on the main control board 100, the general winning opening detection sensor 14a for detecting that the game ball has entered the general winning opening 14 and the game ball usually enter the first starting winning opening 15a. A normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e that detects that a ball has entered, a special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f that detects that a game ball has entered the special first starting winning opening 15b, and a second start. The second start winning opening detection sensor 16a that detects that the game ball has entered the winning opening 16, the large winning opening detection sensor 18a that detects that the game ball has entered the large winning opening 18, and the gate 20. A gate detection sensor 20a that detects that the game ball has passed and an unauthorized detection sensor 35 that detects magnetism, radio waves, and the like directed at the game board 11 are connected. Then, the detection signals output from each of these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as devices to be controlled, the start winning opening solenoid 15c for opening and closing the movable piece 15d of the special first starting winning opening 15b 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 special first start winning opening 15b 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, a ROM, and a RAM like the main control board 100, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. ..

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch payout control board 200 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 opening detection signal is output to the firing and payout control board 200, and the opening detection signal is output while the front door 3 is open. It is output continuously. Then, when the release detection signal is input, the launch / payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the open detection signal is stopped, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and the door closing command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position in the guide passage that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball from the upper plate 6 to the saucer 7, and a detection signal is output each time the game ball passes through the predetermined position. It is designed to be output to the launch payout control board 200. Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the saucer 7 and the tank is full, the game balls stay in the guide passage, and the detection signal is continuously output to the launch / payout control board 200. Become. 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.

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.
Then, the sub CPU 301 reads the control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 and the signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image to control the image display. Substrate (not shown), audio control board for controlling audio output (not shown), lighting control board for controlling lighting (not shown), etc. A command for executing the effect is sent to.
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 sound output device 10 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the sound 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 staging 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 pressing 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 according to the present 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 combination with each other are set. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, two time-saving gaming states, a first time-saving gaming state and a second time-saving gaming state, are provided, and one of the time-saving gaming states is set. There is.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state are combined (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state), a low-probability gaming state, and a first time-saving gaming state are combined. A gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a low-probability time-saving gaming state), a gaming state combining a high-probability gaming state and a second time-saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability time-saving gaming state), or a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state. The game state of any of the game states in which the above is combined is set.

Here, the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are gaming states in which the probability of winning the jackpot is set to be different depending on the jackpot lottery described later, and in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot lottery is used to win the jackpot. The winning probability 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 game state and the time-saving game state are game states in which the difficulty level of entering the game ball into the special first start winning opening 15b is set to be different, and in the time-saving game state, the non-time-saving game state is set. It is set so that the movable piece 15d is more likely to be maintained in the open state (that is, the special first start winning opening 15b is more likely to be in the open state) than in the gaming state. That is, it is easier for the game ball to enter the special first start winning opening 15b in the time-saving game state than in the non-time-saving game state.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, two time-saving gaming states, a first time-saving gaming state and a second time-saving gaming state, are provided, but in the first time-saving gaming state, the first time-saving gaming state is provided. The movable piece 15d is set so as to be more easily maintained in the open state than in the two-hour short game state. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game ball is most likely to enter the special first start winning opening 15b during the first short game state, and then the special first start prize is awarded during the second short game state. It is easy for the game ball to enter the mouth 15b, and it is most difficult for the game ball to enter the special first start winning mouth 15b during the non-time-saving game state.
In the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after reset, the normal game state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 is a first start winning opening 15 (normally the first starting winning opening 15a, a special first starting winning opening). When the ball is entered into the opening 15b) or the second starting winning opening 16, a big hit lottery is performed to determine a special symbol associated with the game profit to the player.
Then, when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the jackpot 18 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the jackpot 18, and further, after the end of the special game. The gaming state of is set to either a low-probability time-saving gaming state, a high-probability time-saving gaming state, or a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state. That is, after the end of the special game, the state shifts to either a low-probability time-saving game state, a high-probability time-saving game state, or a high-probability non-time-saving game state.

Further, when a small hit is won by the above-mentioned big hit lottery, the large winning opening 18 is opened and a small hit game in which a game ball can be inserted into the large winning opening 18 is executed. Then, in this small hit game, when the game balls enter the large winning opening 18, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as described above. The game state after the end of the small hit game remains the same as the game state before the start of the small hit game. That is, when the small hit game is executed, the game state does not change.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming ball flowing down the first gaming area 12a mainly passes through the gate 20, enters the special first starting winning opening 15b, and is normally the first starting winning. It is possible to enter the ball into the mouth 15a and the big winning mouth 18. Further, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can mainly enter the second start winning opening 16, normally enter the first starting winning opening 15a, and enter the large winning opening 18. It has become.
Then, during the normal gaming state, the low-probability time-saving gaming state, and the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the game ball passes through the gate 20, and the game ball is the special first start winning opening 15b or the normal first starting winning opening. The player is made to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed) so as to enter the ball 15a, and during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the special game, and the small hit game. , The player is directed toward the second game area 12b so that the game ball enters the large winning opening 18 and the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16 or the normal first starting winning opening 15a. Let's launch the game ball (so-called right-handed).
Specifically, during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the special game, and the small hit game, the effect display device 21 displays that the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, and is in the normal game state. During the medium, low-probability time-saving game state, and high-probability time-saving game state, the effect display device 21 displays that the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a.

The jackpot lottery is variously acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (normally the first starting winning opening 15a, the special first starting winning opening 15b) or the second starting winning opening 16. This is performed based on the random numbers of the above and various tables stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random numbers.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as random numbers related to the jackpot lottery, a jackpot random number used for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, a special symbol random number used for determining the type of the special symbol, and the above-mentioned. It has a variation mode number for determining a variation effect 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 random number. This jackpot 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 above-mentioned storage of the first special figure random number, 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, storing the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number in the hold storage area may be referred to as "hold" or "hold storage", and the first The number of 1 special figure hold and the number of 2 special figure hold may be simply referred to as "hold number".

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a jackpot random number determination table 110, a special symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a table related to the jackpot lottery. It 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 random number determination table 110 is for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, and as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (d), the first special figure random number (that is, the first special figure random number (that is, the first) in the low probability gaming state. 1 When determining the result of the jackpot lottery based on the starting winning opening 15 (normally the first starting winning opening 15a, the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball enters the special first starting winning opening 15b). The first jackpot random number determination table 110a referred to in the above, and the second jackpot random number determination table 110b referred to when determining the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number in the high probability gaming state, and the low probability. It is referred to when the result of the jackpot lottery is determined based on the second special figure random number (that is, the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16) in the game state. It includes three jackpot random number determination tables 110c and a fourth jackpot random number determination table 110d that is referred to when determining the result of a jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number in a 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 random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, the start winning opening where the game ball enters and the jackpot random number determination table 110 according to the game state when the lottery for the jackpot is started (that is, when the jackpot is determined) are selected and acquired. The result of the jackpot lottery is determined based on the random number and the selected jackpot random number determination table 110.

As shown in FIG. 5A, according to the first jackpot random number determination table 110a, when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1204, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot random numbers (0 to 999, 1205 to 65535). ), It is judged to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the first jackpot random number determination table 110a is about 1/319.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the second jackpot random number determination table 110b, when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 3183, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot random numbers (0 to 999, 3184). If it is ~ 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the second jackpot random number determination table 110b is about 1/30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, according to the third jackpot random number determination table 110c, when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1204, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot random number is 1205 to 32882. It is determined to be a small hit, and if it is a big hit random number (0 to 999, 32883 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big hit in the third big hit random number determination table 110c is about 1/319, and the winning probability of the small hit is 1/2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, according to the fourth jackpot random number determination table 110d, when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 3183, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot random number is 3184 to 35951. It is determined to be a small hit, and if it is a big hit random number (0 to 999, 35952 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big hit in the fourth big hit random number determination table 110d is about 1/30, and the winning probability of the small hit is 1/2.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability is set to be about 10 times higher in the high-probability gaming state than in the low-probability gaming state. There is. In addition, when the big hit lottery is performed based on the second special figure random number, the small hit is won, but when the big hit lottery is performed based on the first special figure random number, the small hit is not won. Is set to.
In addition, even when a big hit lottery is performed based on the first special figure random number, it may be set to win a small hit.

As described above, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol, and as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (c), the jackpot was won by the first special symbol random number. The first special symbol random number determination table 111a referred to in the case, the second special symbol random number determination table 111b referred to when the jackpot is won by the second special symbol random number, and the small hit by the second special symbol random number are won. A third special symbol random number determination table 111c, which is referred to in the case of the above, is 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 special symbol random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when a big hit or a small hit is won by the above-mentioned big hit lottery, the starting winning opening where the game ball enters and the special symbol random number determination table 111 according to the result of the big hit lottery are selected and acquired. The type of the special symbol is determined based on the special symbol random number and the selected special symbol random number determination table 111.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, there are four types of special symbols (X1, X2) as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when a jackpot is won (that is, a determination result of a jackpot is obtained). , X3, X4) are provided, and one type of special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a small hit symbol) is determined when a small hit is won (that is, a judgment result of a small hit is obtained). A symbol (Y1) is provided, and two types of special symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in the case of loss.

As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first special symbol random number determination table 111a, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 79, and the special symbol random number is 80 to 199. In that case, the jackpot symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first special symbol random number determination table 111a, the probability that the jackpot symbol X1 is determined is 40%, and the probability that the jackpot symbol X2 is determined is 60%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second special symbol random number determination table 111b, the jackpot symbol X3 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 79, and the special symbol random number is 80 to 199. If it is, the jackpot symbol X4 is determined. That is, in the second special symbol random number determination table 111b, the probability that the jackpot symbol X3 is determined is 40%, and the probability that the jackpot symbol X4 is determined is 60%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a different jackpot symbol is determined for each special symbol random number determination table 111, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the same is applied to all the tables. The jackpot symbol may be determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, according to the third special symbol random number determination table 111c, the small hit symbol Y1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 199. That is, in the third special symbol random number determination table 111c, the probability that the small hit symbol Y1 is determined is 100%.

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

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, based on the determined variation mode number and variation pattern number, the variation time (variation time of variation effect) of the variation display of the special symbol described later is determined. Further, 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 is selected by lottery based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. 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. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are commands used for determining the variation time and mode of the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol).

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.
The reach group determination random number determination table 112 includes a game state, a type of starting winning opening (first special figure random number, second special figure random number), and a number of holds (first special figure hold number, second special figure hold number). ) Is provided in multiples. Here, as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c), 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 or the second special figure random number is a loss. The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case, and the game state is the time-saving game state (first time-saving game state, second time-saving game state) and is based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number. The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss will be described.

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, in the event of a loss due to the above-mentioned big hit lottery, the reach group is determined according to the game state at the time of the big hit lottery, the type of the starting winning opening into which the game ball has entered, and the number of holdings. The random number determination table 112 is selected, and 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, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 during the non-time saving game state is lost, the lottery is concerned. A jackpot based on the second special figure random number obtained when the first special figure hold number at that time is 0 or 1, or when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 during the non-time saving game state. When the result of the lottery is lost, if the number of reserved second special figures at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected. In addition, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 during the non-time saving game state is lost, the first at the time of the lottery. 1 The result of a big hit lottery based on the second special figure random number obtained by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 when the number of special figure reservations is 2 or more, or during the non-time saving game state. If the number of the second special figure reserved at the time of the lottery is 2 or more, the second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b)).
In addition, during the time-saving game state (during the first time-saving game state, during the second time-saving game state), the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 When the result is lost, if the number of 1st special figure holdings at the time of the lottery is 0 to 3 (that is, no matter how many 1st special drawing holdings are), or the time-saving gaming state. When the result of the big hit lottery based on the 2nd special figure random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the 2nd start winning opening 16 is lost, the number of 2nd special figure hold at the time of the lottery is If it is 0 to 3 (that is, no matter how many the second special figure hold numbers are), the third determination table 112c is selected (see FIG. 7 (c)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 299, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 300 to 300. When it is 8999, the "second group" is determined, when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, the "fourth group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006. The "fifth 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 8999, the “second group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to When it is 9899, the "fourth group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 8000. When it is 8999, the "third group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.

Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit or a small 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 of the big hit is a loss, and is not referred to when the result of the lottery is a big hit or a small 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 classified into a loss determination table that is referred to when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, and a reference when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit or a small hit. It is equipped with a winning 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 8E, 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 fifth group determination table 113e, which is referred to when the determination table 113d and the "fifth group" are determined, will be described.

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. When selected and the "fifth group" is determined, the determination table 113e for the fifth group is selected (see FIGS. 8A to 8E).

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 variation table 114a is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “00H” is determined and the variation mode number is determined. The second variation table 114b is selected.
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, the variable mode number “00H” is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The third variation table 114c is selected.
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 2038, the variable mode number “01H” is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The fourth variation table 114d is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), according to the determination table 113e for the fifth group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, the variable mode number "02H" is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The fifth variation table 114e is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the variation mode number "03H" is determined, and the fifth variation table 114e is selected.

In addition, the hit determination table shows the game state at the time of winning the big hit or the small hit (that is, at the time of the lottery of the big hit or the small hit), and the type of the special symbol (big hit) determined when the big hit or the small hit is obtained. Multiple designs are provided for each (design, small hit symbol).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D, the hit determination table is referred to when the jackpot symbols X1, X2, X3 or X4 are determined in the non-time saving gaming state. The first hit determination table 113f, the second hit determination referred to when the jackpot symbol X1, X2, X3 or X4 is determined in the time saving game state (first time saving game state, second time saving gaming state). The table 113g, the third hit determination table 113h referred to when the small hit symbol Y1 is determined in the low probability gaming state or the high probability time saving gaming state, and the small hit symbol Y1 are determined in the high probability non-time saving gaming state. A fourth hit determination table 113i, which is referred to when the above is done, is provided.

Then, when the big hit or the small hit is won and the type of the special symbol is determined, the determined special symbol type and the hit determination table corresponding to the game state at the time of winning the big hit or the small hit are selected. Similar to 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 hit determination table.

Specifically, when the jackpot is won in the non-time saving game state and the jackpot symbols X1, X2, X3 or X4 are determined, the first hit determination table 113f is selected, and the jackpot is won in the time saving gaming state and the jackpot is hit. When the symbols X1, X2, X3 or X4 were determined, the second hit determination table 113 g was selected, and the small hit symbol Y1 was determined by winning a small hit in the low probability gaming state or the high probability time saving gaming state. In this case, the third hit determination table 113h is selected, and when the small hit is won and the small hit symbol Y1 is determined in the high probability non-time saving gaming state, the fourth hit determination table 113i is selected (FIG. 9 (a)-(d)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first hit determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number of “01H” is determined and the variation mode number is determined. The thirtieth variation table 114f is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number of "02H" is determined, the 31st variation table 114g is selected, and the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038. , The variation mode number of "03H" is determined, and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second hit determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 699, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the second is determined. When the 31 variation table 114g is selected and the reach mode determination random number is 700 to 1399, the variation mode number of "03H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected, and the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 1400. If it is 2038, the variation mode number of "04H" is determined and the 33rd variation table 114i is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the third hit determination table 113h, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “05H” is determined and the third is determined. 33 Variable table 114i is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, according to the fourth hit determination table 113i, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “04H” is determined and the second is determined. 34 Variation table 114j is selected.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, a hit determination table is provided for each game state at the time of winning a big hit or a small hit, and a hit determination table for each type of special symbol, but a game ball enters. In consideration of the type of the starting winning opening, a winning determination table may be provided for each game state at the time of winning a big hit or a small hit, the type of the starting winning opening, and the type of the special 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 (i), the first variable table 114a, the second variable table 114b, and the third variable table 114c, which are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, The 4th variable table 114d and the 5th variable table 114e, the 30th variable table 114f, the 31st variable table 114g, the 32nd variable table 114h and the 33rd variable table 114i, which are determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. , And the 34th variable table 114j determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit will be described, and the description of the other variable pattern lottery table 114 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 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 fluctuation table 114a, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number), “00H”. The fluctuation pattern number is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 234, the variation pattern number "05H" is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 235 to 235. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "06H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), according to the thirtieth variation table 114f, the variation pattern number "A6H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), according to the 32nd fluctuation table 114h, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the fluctuation pattern number "A6H" is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 90 to 90. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "A7H" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (j), according to the 34th fluctuation table 114j, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 244, the fluctuation pattern number "B0H" is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 245 to 245. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "B1H" is determined.
Similarly, another variation pattern table 114 also determines a predetermined variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern random number (see FIG. 10).

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, at the start of fluctuation (that is, at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol described later (at the start of the fluctuation effect)), the jackpot lottery as described above is performed, and the jackpot lottery is performed. As a result of the big hit lottery, the variable mode number and the variable pattern number are determined according to the game state and the number of holds (the number of the first special figure hold, the number of the second special figure hold) at the time of the big hit lottery. Will be done. As described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for determining the variation effect pattern, and the mode and variation time of the variation effect (variation time of the variation display of the special symbol) are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. ) Is set. 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 determination of the variation time of the variation effect (the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol), the time of the stop display of the special symbol, the control of the special game, the setting of the game state, and the like will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as a table for performing the above-mentioned various processes, a fluctuation time determination table 115, a special figure stop display time determination table 116, a special electric accessory operation table 117, and a game state setting table 118. Etc. are provided.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time of the variation effect (that is, the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol).
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 portion 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 fluctuation time of the entire fluctuation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery (the fluctuation time of the entire fluctuation display of the special symbol).
For example, when the determined fluctuation mode number is "03H" and the fluctuation pattern number is "07H", the first half fluctuation time of "60 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 "07H". Then, the total value "120 seconds (= 60 seconds + 60 seconds)" is the fluctuation time of the entire variation effect (the entire variation display of the special symbol).

As shown in FIG. 11A, the fluctuation mode number of "00H" or "04H" has a first half fluctuation time of "0 seconds", and when this fluctuation mode number is determined, it is determined. , The first half of the variation effect is not executed, and only the second half of the variation effect is executed based on the determined variation pattern number.

Further, the fluctuation mode number of "05H" defines the first half fluctuation time of "600 seconds". When this variation mode number is determined, the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol) is executed for a longer time (600 seconds) as compared with the case where another variation mode number is determined. The variable mode number of "05H" is determined when the small hit symbol Y1 is determined in the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability time-saving gaming state, that is, during the normal gaming state, the low-probability time-saving gaming state, or This is a case where the game ball is launched into the second game area 12b during the high-probability short-time game state, the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, and a small hit is won (FIGS. 5 and 6). And FIG. 9). As described above, during these gaming states, the launch of the game ball into the first game area 12a is instructed, and if the game ball is launched into the first game area 12a in accordance with this instruction, the second start winning prize is given. Since the game ball does not enter the mouth 16, the variable mode number of "05H" is not determined.

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 staging, the mode of the first half of the variable staging is determined based on the variable mode command, and the mode of the latter half of the variable staging 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.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special game is not executed, and the special symbol is not variablely displayed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31. In this case, a big hit lottery based on the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number is possible.
Further, when the variation display of the special symbol is being performed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the variation display of the special symbol is not performed by the second special symbol display device 31, the variation display of the special symbol is performed, based on the second special symbol random number. When a big hit lottery is possible, the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner by the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner by the first special symbol display device 30, the first A big hit lottery is possible based on the special figure random number.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 30 and the variation display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 31 are performed at the same time. Then, when the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 30 is completed, if the first special symbol random number is stored, the variation display of the next special symbol is started by the first special symbol display device 30. If the second special symbol random number is stored when the variation display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 31 is completed, the variation display of the next special symbol is started by the second special symbol display device 31. Will be done.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a big hit lottery is newly performed based on the second special symbol random number during the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 30, the variable display is performed. When the special symbol inside is a jackpot symbol (X1, X2) (that is, when the variable display in progress is won by the jackpot lottery that triggers the variable display), a new one is newly won. As a result of the big hit lottery, the big hit or the small hit cannot be won, and the result of the lottery is set to be forcibly lost. Further, when a big hit lottery is newly performed based on the first special symbol random number during the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 31, the special symbol in the variable display is the jackpot symbol (X3, In the case of X4), the jackpot cannot be won as a result of the newly performed jackpot lottery, and the result of the lottery is set to be forcibly lost.
Therefore, for example, when a jackpot is won based on the second special symbol random number and the second special symbol display device 31 is performing variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the jackpot, the first special symbol is newly created. If a big hit lottery is performed based on a random number, the result of the lottery will be lost. Further, when the jackpot is won based on the first special symbol random number and the special symbol variable display based on the jackpot winning is performed on the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol random number is newly used. If a big hit lottery is performed based on this, the result of the lottery will be lost.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30, the small hit symbol (Y1) is being variablely displayed on the second special symbol display device 31. In some cases, this small hit symbol is forcibly changed (rewritten) to a lost symbol (Z1, Z2), and then this lost symbol is forcibly stopped.

On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, the lost symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the other. The variable display of this lost symbol is not stopped, and the variable display is continuously performed. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31, the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display device 30, and the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol is also displayed. The variable display of the symbol is not stopped, and the variable display is continuously performed. Further, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, the lost symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the other. The variable display of the lost symbol is not stopped, and the variable display is continuously performed.

The special symbol stop display time determination table 116 is the special symbol stop display time (so-called special symbol), which is the time for stopping and displaying the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped. It is for determining the fixed time).
In the special figure stop display time determination table 116, as shown in FIG. 12, the special figure stop display time is set for each type of special symbol. Then, when the special symbol is determined by the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, the special symbol stop display time corresponding to the determined special symbol type is determined with reference to the special symbol stop display time determination table 116.

As shown in FIG. 12, according to the special figure stop display time determination table 116, when the jackpot symbols X1, X2, X3 or X4 are determined, the special figure stop display time of "0.5 seconds" is determined. To. Further, when the small hit symbol Y1 is determined, the special symbol stop display time of "0.5 seconds" is determined. Further, when the lost symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined, the special symbol stop display time of "0.6 seconds" is determined.

Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned fluctuation time elapses after the variation display (variation effect) of the special symbol is started, the variation display of this special symbol is stopped (variation effect ends). .. After that, when the special figure stop display time determined as described above elapses, a special game is started if the jackpot is won in the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, and if the jackpot is won, the special game is started. The winning game is started, and in the case of a loss, it is possible to start the variable display (variable effect) of the next special symbol.

The special symbol stop display time may be set for each type of big hit symbol, small hit symbol, and lost symbol, and not only the type of special symbol but also the determined variation mode number and variation pattern number. It may be determined for each.

The special electric accessory operating table 117 is for controlling a special game executed when a big hit is won and a small hit game executed when a small hit is won, and is for controlling a special game and a small hit. It is referred to for operating the grand prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the game. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, the first operating table referred to when the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined as the special electric accessory operating table 117. A 117a, a second operating table 117b referred to when the jackpot symbol X3 or X4 is determined, and a third operating table 117c referenced when the small hit symbol Y1 is determined are provided.

Specifically, when the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 117a as shown in FIG. 13 (a). According to the first operation table 117a, the process 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 5 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 1.0 second.
In this special game, the player can obtain a predetermined number of expected prize balls.

Further, when the jackpot symbol X3 or X4 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13B, a special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 117b. According to the second operating table 117b, the round game of the same aspect as the first operating table 117a is executed 10 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 117a.
In this special game, the player can acquire a larger number of expected prize balls than in the special game when the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined.

Further, when the small hit symbol Y1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), the small hit game is executed with reference to the third operation table 117c. According to the third operation table 117c, the opening of the large winning opening 18 for 0.9 seconds is performed twice in succession every 0.2 seconds. Further, if 10 game balls enter the large winning opening 18 during this small hit game, the small hit game ends.
In this small hit game, the player can acquire a smaller number of expected prize balls than in the special game when the big hit symbol X1 or X2 is determined.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained in both the case where the jackpot is won by the first special figure random number and the case where the jackpot is won by the second special figure random number. It is set so that the probability that a large special game is executed does not change, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the jackpot is won by the second special figure random number, it is set so that the special game with the higher expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained is more easily executed than the case where the jackpot is won by the first special figure random number. You may.

The game state setting table 118 is for setting the game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the type of the jackpot symbol determined by the jackpot lottery.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, as the game state setting table 118, the first state setting table 118a referred to when the jackpot symbol X1 or X3 is determined, and the jackpot symbol A second state setting table 118b, which is referred to when X2 is determined, and a third state setting table 118c, which is referred to when the jackpot symbol X4 is determined, are provided.

As shown in FIG. 14A, according to the first state setting table 118a, when the jackpot symbol X1 or X3 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability gaming state, and the game state is set to the low probability gaming state. It is set to the first time-saving game state of the time-saving game state. That is, a low-probability time-saving gaming state is set.
Further, the number of times the time-saving game state is continued (hereinafter referred to as the number of time-saving games) is set to 100 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the low-probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the big hit lottery is derived 100 times. Then, if the jackpot is won during the continuation of this low-probability time-saving gaming state, the gaming state according to the jackpot symbol is set again. In addition, a low-probability time-saving gaming state is set after the end of the special game, and if the result of 100 lottery is all other than the jackpot without winning the jackpot during the continuation of this gaming state, the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state. It will be changed.

As shown in FIG. 14B, according to the second state setting table 118b, when the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability gaming state, and the non-time reduction is achieved. It is set to the game state. That is, a high-probability non-time saving gaming state is set.
Further, the number of continuations of this high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the high-probability number of times) is set to 10,000 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high-probability non-time-saving game state continues until the result of the big hit lottery is derived 10,000 times.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit in the high probability gaming state is about 1/30, so that the high probability is not substantially until the big hit is won again. The time-saving game state will continue.

As shown in FIG. 14 (c), according to the third state setting table 113c, when the jackpot symbol X4 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state. If the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low-probability gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the second time-saving gaming state of the time-saving gaming states, and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is If it is a high-probability gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the non-time-saving gaming state. That is, if the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low-probability gaming state, a high-probability time-saving gaming state is set, whereas if the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high-probability gaming state, it is high. Probability non-time saving game state is set. As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the time-saving gaming state or the non-time-saving gaming state is set according to the gaming state at the time when the jackpot is won.
Further, the high probability number is set to 10,000 times, and the time reduction number when the second time saving game state is set is set to 10,000 times. That is, the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state or the high-probability time-saving gaming state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 10,000 times. As in the above, substantially, the high-probability non-time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state will continue until the jackpot is won again.

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 launcher (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 15d of the special first start winning opening 15b is activated. A lottery for ordinary symbols is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 15d. Then, when the winning is achieved by the lottery of the ordinary symbol, the movable piece 15d is opened for a predetermined time, and the special first starting winning opening 15b is opened, so that the game ball enters the special first starting winning opening 15b. The ball becomes easy.
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 119 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. It will be done.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned lottery for the normal symbol is performed, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol (variation time of the normal symbol) is determined, and the variation display of the normal symbol described later is stopped. After that, the normal symbol stop display time, which is the time for stopping and displaying the normal symbols (winning symbols, lost symbols) determined by the above-mentioned ordinary symbol lottery, is determined.
The normal symbol variation pattern and the normal symbol stop display time are determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120 and the normal symbol stop display time determination table 121 stored in the main ROM 102.

Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned hit determination random number is acquired, and the random number values are 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 determination random number is updated according to a certain rule, the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence goes around, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of 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.

The winning determination random number determination table 119 is for determining whether or not a winning is achieved by a lottery of ordinary symbols, and as shown in FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (c), a non-time saving gaming state (that is, normal). The non-time saving determination table 119a referred to in the gaming state or the high probability non-time saving gaming state), the first time saving determination table 119b referred to in the first time saving gaming state (that is, the low probability time saving gaming state), and the second time saving. It includes a second time saving determination table 119c referred to in a gaming state (that is, a high-probability time saving gaming state).
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 119a is selected, and it is normal based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected non-time saving determination table 119a. A lottery of symbols is held. Further, if the gaming state at the time of drawing the normal symbol is the first time saving gaming state, the first time saving determination table 119b is selected, and the acquired winning determination random number and the selected first time saving determination table 119b are used. Based on this, a lottery of ordinary symbols is held. Further, if the gaming state at the time of drawing the normal symbol is the second time saving gaming state, the second time saving determination table 119c is selected, and the acquired winning determination random number and the selected second time saving determination table 119c are used. Based on this, a lottery of ordinary symbols is held.

As shown in FIG. 15A, according to the non-time saving determination table 119a, when the hit determination random number is 1, it is determined to be a hit, and when it is any other hit determination random number (0, 2 to 65535). It is judged to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time saving determination table 119a is 1/65536.
As shown in FIG. 15B, according to the first time saving determination table 119b, it is determined that the hit is determined when the hit determination random number is 1 to 65,000, and the other hit determination random numbers (0, 65001 to 65535) are used. If there is, it is judged to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in the first time saving determination table 119b is 65000/65536, that is, about 99/100.
As shown in FIG. 15 (c), according to the second time saving determination table 119c, when the hit determination random number is 1 to 16384, it is determined to be a hit, and the other hit determination random numbers (0, 16385 to 65535) are used. If there is, it is judged to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in the second time reduction determination table 119c is 16384/6536, that is, 25/100 (1/4).
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning by the lottery of the normal symbol is set to be higher in the order of the non-time saving game state, the second time saving game state, and the first time saving game state. ing.
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.

The ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 120 is for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol, that is, the ordinary symbol variation pattern number associated with the variation time of the ordinary symbol. As described above, when the game ball passes through the gate 20 to draw a normal symbol, the normal symbol variation pattern number is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120.
As shown in FIG. 16, according to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol variation pattern with a variation time of 3 seconds is associated with the normal symbol “C0H”. When the symbol variation pattern number is determined and the gaming state is the first time-shortening gaming state, the normal symbol variation pattern number "C1H" associated with the variation pattern of the normal symbol having a variation time of 1 second is determined, and the game is played. When the state is the second short game state, the normal symbol variation pattern number "C2H" associated with the variation pattern of the normal symbol having a variation time of 1 second is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the same normal symbol variation pattern number (normal symbol variation pattern) is always determined for each set gaming state. For example, different normal symbol fluctuation pattern numbers are obtained based on the number of reserved symbols at the time of execution of the lottery of ordinary symbols and a predetermined random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20. It may be decided.

The normal map stop display time determination table 121 is for determining the above-mentioned normal map stop display time. As described above, when the lottery of the normal symbol is performed by the game ball passing through the gate 20, the determined normal symbol (hit symbol, lost symbol) is determined with reference to the normal map stop display time determination table 121. The normal map stop display time corresponding to is determined.
As shown in FIG. 17, according to the normal symbol stop display time determination table 121, when the determined normal symbol is a winning symbol (that is, when the winning symbol is won by the lottery of the ordinary symbol), it is 0.5. The normal stop display time for seconds is determined. Further, when the determined normal symbol is a lost symbol (that is, when the ordinary symbol is lost due to the lottery), the normal symbol stop display time of 0.6 seconds is determined.
It should be noted that the normal symbol stop display time may be determined not only for the type of the normal symbol but also for each determined normal symbol fluctuation pattern number.

Then, when the normal symbol fluctuation pattern number (normal symbol fluctuation pattern, normal symbol fluctuation time) and normal symbol stop display time are determined, the normal symbol changes during the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined normal symbol fluctuation pattern number. The display device 32 (see FIG. 3) is blinking and displayed. Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the lottery of the ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol display device 32 lights up, and after the determined normal symbol stop display time has elapsed, the special first start winning opening 15b The opening / closing control of the movable piece 15d is performed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is determined by the lottery of the ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol display device 32 is turned off, and after the determined normal symbol stop display time has elapsed, the next ordinary symbol is displayed. Lottery is possible.
In this specification, the blinking display of the normal symbol display device 32 is "variation of the normal symbol", the lighting or extinguishing of the normal symbol display device 32 is the "stop display of the normal symbol", and the "stop of the fluctuation of the normal symbol". , "Normal symbol fluctuation stop" may be called.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a special first start winning opening opening control table 122 referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 15d provided in the special first starting winning opening 15b. ..
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on and the determined normal figure stop display time elapses, based on the contents specified in the special first start winning opening opening control table 122. Therefore, the opening / closing control of the movable piece 15d of the special first starting winning opening 15b is performed.
Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 18, after the normal figure stop display time has elapsed, the start winning opening solenoid 15c is 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds). × 1 time) The power is turned on, and the movable piece 15d of the special first start winning opening 15b is opened for 0.2 seconds.
In addition, when the gaming state is the first short-time gaming state, the start winning opening solenoid 15c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds x 2 times) after the normal figure stop display time has elapsed, and the special first. 1 The movable piece 15d of the starting winning opening 15b is opened for 2.4 seconds. The time (interval time) for closing the movable piece 15d from the completion of the opening of the first movable piece 15d to the start of the opening of the second movable piece 15d is set to 1.0 second. There is.
In addition, when the gaming state is the second short-time gaming state, the start winning opening solenoid 15c is energized for 0.4 seconds (= 0.2 seconds x 2 times) after the normal figure stop display time has elapsed, and the special first. 1 The movable piece 15d of the starting winning opening 15b is opened for 0.4 seconds. The interval time is set to 1.0 second, as in the case where the gaming state is the first time-saving gaming state.

As described above, conditions for opening and closing the special first start winning opening 15b are defined for each of the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, and according to the contents of these conditions, the time-saving game state can be set. Since the special first start winning opening 15b is likely to be maintained in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to enter the special first starting winning opening 15b than in the non-time-saving gaming state.
In the second time-saving gaming state of the time-saving gaming state, the special first start winning opening 15b is more likely to be maintained in the open state than in the non-time-saving gaming state, but from the second time-saving gaming state of the time-saving gaming state. However, it is difficult to keep the special first start winning opening 15b open. That is, during the second time-saving game state, it is easier to enter the special first start winning opening 15b than during the non-time-saving game state, and during the first time-saving game state, the special first start is easier than during the second time-saving game state. It is easy to enter the winning opening 15b. Therefore, during the first time-shortened game state, it is possible to obtain an opportunity for a big hit lottery while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls accompanying the progress of the game as compared with the second time-shortened game state.

(Overview of the progress of the game on the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special figure game, normal figure game, special game, and small hit game will be described with reference to the 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 special symbol random number referred to when updating the special symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the special symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the special symbol random number. That is, the special symbol random number is updated with the initial value update random number for the special 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 special symbol random number is continued with the initial value update random number for the special 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 this embodiment), which is shown in the flowchart of FIG. 20. 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 special 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 random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

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

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a normal map-related control process for controlling the normal map game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for controlling the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on the opening of the front door 3 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 206.

In step 206, detection signals from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the normal first starting winning opening detection sensor 15e, the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, and the large winning opening detection sensor 18a. Is input to the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 updates the prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and issues a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal for payout control. It is transmitted to the substrate 200. When the prize ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the prize ball counter is subtracted. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 is external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and a start winning port solenoid for opening and closing the movable piece 15d of the special first starting winning port 15b. Data, 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 Creation of display data and the like of the display 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 208.

In step 208, the main CPU 101 executes a port output process for outputting a signal of each data created in step 207 described above, and a command transmission process for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. 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 lottery of ordinary symbols 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 performs 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 normal first starting winning opening 15a or the special first starting winning opening 15b. Run. 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 a detection signal from the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e or the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f is input. Then, when it is determined that no detection signal is input from either the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e or the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f, the process 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 either the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e or the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure 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 a jackpot 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 special symbol random number updated in the above-mentioned step 201 and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 503. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination 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 random number is stored in the above-mentioned 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 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 random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 503. From the above, the acquired jackpot random numbers, special symbol random numbers, reach group determination random numbers, reach mode determination random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers 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 effect 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 starting winning opening in step 302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24.
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 a jackpot 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 special symbol random number updated in the above-mentioned step 201 and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in the above-mentioned 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-mentioned step 102, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in the above-mentioned 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-mentioned step 102, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in the above-mentioned 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 random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 603. From the above, the acquired jackpot random numbers, special symbol random numbers, reach group determination random numbers, reach mode determination random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers 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 and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the processing at the time of detecting the second start winning opening is completed.

Next, the special figure-related control process in step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which 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 variation process described later, data “01” indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, and a small hit game control process described later. It has data "02" indicating the execution of the above and data "03" indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 has a special symbol variation process (step 701), a special game control process (step 702), a small hit game control process (step 703), or a special, based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in the above step 700. One of the game end processes (step 704) is executed. Then, the special figure-related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation processing in step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 26.
In step 750, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “00” indicating the execution of the special symbol variation process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "00", the special symbol change 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 751.
In step 751, the main CPU 101 executes the fluctuation start process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 752.

In step 752, the main CPU 101 executes the fluctuation stop process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 753.
In step 753, the main CPU 101 executes post-stop processing. Then, the special symbol change processing is terminated.

Next, the fluctuation start processing of step 751 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27.
In step 800, 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 not stored, the process proceeds to step 813. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 801.

In step 801 the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined based on the second special figure random number (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure) is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step 813. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 802.
In step 802, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure hold number counter by "1" and executes the shift process of the second hold storage area. 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 803.

In step 803, the main CPU 101 selects the jackpot random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current game state and the second special figure random number (that is, the type of the starting winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16), and the selected table and the table. , The jackpot determination process for deriving the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the jackpot random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 804.
In step 804, the main CPU 101 executes a second special figure determination process for determining the type of the second special figure. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in the above-mentioned step 803 is a big hit, the second special symbol random number determination table 111b (see FIG. 6B) is selected, and the table and the above-mentioned step 802 are selected. The jackpot symbol (either X3 or X4) is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the processing area in. If the result of the lottery in step 803 is a small hit, the third special symbol random number determination table 111c (see FIG. 6C) is selected and processed in the table and step 802. The small hit symbol (Y1) is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the area. If the result of the lottery in step 803 is a loss, the lost symbol (Z2) is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined second special figure is stored in the second special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. Further, in this second special figure determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the second special figure is determined is stored in the game state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 805.

In step 805, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the second special figure determined in step 804 described above is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is neither a big hit symbol nor a small hit symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 808. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 806.
In step 806, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the data stored in the first special figure temporary storage area, which will be described later, is related to the jackpot symbol.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the special symbol determined based on the first special figure random number (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure) and the second special figure can be variablely displayed at the same time. It has become. Then, as described above, at the start of the variable display of the second special figure, the determined type of the second special figure (that is, the type of the second special figure to be stopped and displayed) is stored in the second special figure temporary storage area. Will be done. Similarly, at the start of the variable display of the first special figure, the determined type of the first special figure (that is, the type of the first special figure to be stopped and displayed) is stored in the temporary storage area of the first special figure. That is, the type of the first special symbol being displayed in a variable manner in the first special symbol display device 30 is stored in the first special symbol temporary storage area, and the second special symbol display device is stored in the second special symbol temporary storage area. The type of the second special figure being displayed in the variation in 31 is stored.
Therefore, in this step 806, when the variable display of the jackpot symbol or the small hit symbol determined as the second symbol is started, the jackpot symbol determined as the first special symbol is displayed in the first special symbol display device 30. It will be determined whether or not the display is variable.
Then, if it is determined that the above data does not relate to the jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 808. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above data relates to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 807.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol stored in the second special figure temporary storage area to the data related to the lost symbol. That is, when the variable display of the second special figure is started during the variable display of the first special figure in which the big hit symbol is determined, and the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is determined as the second special figure. Is forcibly rewritten to a lost symbol in this jackpot symbol or small hit symbol.
As described above, after the type of the second special figure is determined, the determined big hit symbol or small hit symbol is not forcibly rewritten to the lost symbol, but when the type of the second special figure is determined. , In the first special symbol display device 30, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol determined as the first special symbol is variablely displayed, and if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is variablely displayed, the second special symbol is displayed. The lost symbol may always be determined as the type of the diagram.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 stores in the effect transmission data storage area a symbol determination command indicating the type of the second special figure stored in the second special figure temporary storage area. Specifically, when the type of the second special figure (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or lost symbol) determined in step 804 described above, or when forced rewriting is performed in step 807 described above. The lost pattern is memorized. As a result, the information related to the type of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the variation staging. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 executes a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 802. .. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 810.
In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 31. As a result, 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 second special figure random number is stored in the second hold storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 can recognize the second special figure hold number. Is displayed. Then, when the above-mentioned variable display of the second special figure is performed based on the random number of the second special figure, the second special figure is held so as to indicate that the number of reserved second special figures is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. 2 The display of the special figure hold display device 39 is controlled.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 811.

In step 811 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 for setting the game state to the time-saving game state is turned on. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the time-saving game flag, the time-saving game flag for setting the first time-saving game state is the first time-saving game flag and the second time-saving game state for setting the second time-saving game state. A 2 hour short game flag is provided. Here, it is determined whether or not any of the time saving game flags 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 812.
In step 812, the main CPU 101 executes a high-accuracy number-of-time update process. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game flag for setting the game state to the high-probability game state is turned on. Then, when it is determined that the high probability game flag is turned on, the high probability number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-probability number storage area, the remaining number of fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, 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 813.

In step 813, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure hold number counter is "1" or more. judge. Then, when it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the fluctuation start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 814.
In step 814, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation display of the first special figure is in progress. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation display is in progress, the fluctuation start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 815.

In step 815, 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 816.
In step 816, the main CPU 101 selects the jackpot random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current game state and the first special figure random number (that is, the type of the starting winning opening is the first starting winning opening 15), and the selected table and the table. , The jackpot determination process for deriving the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the jackpot random number stored in the processing area in step 815. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 817.

In step 817, the main CPU 101 executes a first special figure determination process for determining the type of the first special figure. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in the above-mentioned step 816 is a big hit, the first special symbol random number determination table 111a (see FIG. 6A) is selected, and the table and the above-mentioned step 815 are selected. The jackpot symbol (that is, either X1 or X2) is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the processing area in. If the result of the lottery in step 815 is lost, the lost symbol (Z1) is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined first special figure is stored in the first special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. Further, in this first special figure determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the first special figure is determined is stored in the game state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 818.
In step 818, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the first special figure determined in step 817 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 821. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 819.

In step 819, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the data stored in the second special figure temporary storage area is related to the jackpot symbol. That is, when the main CPU 101 starts the variable display of the jackpot symbol determined as the first symbol, whether or not the jackpot symbol determined as the second special symbol is variablely displayed in the second special symbol display device 31. Is determined. Then, if it is determined that the above data does not relate to the big hit symbol (that is, it is a small hit symbol or a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 821. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above data relates to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 820.
In step 820, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the jackpot symbol stored in the first special figure temporary storage area to the data related to the lost symbol. That is, when the variable display of the first special figure is started during the variable display of the second special figure in which the jackpot symbol is determined, and the jackpot symbol is determined as the first special figure, this jackpot is used. The design is forcibly rewritten to the lost design.
In addition, after the type of the first special symbol is determined, the determined jackpot symbol is not forcibly rewritten to the lost symbol, but when the type of the first special symbol is determined, the second special symbol display device 31 is used. , It is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol determined as the second special symbol is variablely displayed, and if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is variablely displayed, the lost symbol is always determined as the type of the first special symbol. It may be done.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 821.

In step 821, the main CPU 101 stores in the effect transmission data storage area a symbol determination command indicating the type of the first special figure stored in the first special figure temporary storage area.
Specifically, the type of the first special symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) determined in step 817 described above, or when forced rewriting is performed in step 820 described above, the lost symbol is displayed. It will be remembered. As a result, the information related to the type of the first special drawing is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the variation staging. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 822.
In step 822, the main CPU 101 executes a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 815. .. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 823.

In step 823, the main CPU 101 sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 30. As a result, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display.
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. Then, when the variable display of the above-mentioned first symbol is performed based on the random number of the first special figure, the first is shown that the number of reserved first special figures is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. The display of the special figure hold display device 38 is controlled.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 824.

In step 824, the main CPU 101 executes the time saving number update process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 825.
In step 825, the main CPU 101 executes a high-accuracy number-of-time update process. Then, the fluctuation start processing is terminated.
In the 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. Figure Random numbers are processed, but not limited to this. For example, the first special figure random number may be processed in preference to the second special figure random number, or may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of step 809 and step 822 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28. Since the variation effect pattern of each step is the same process, the variation effect pattern determination process of step 809 will be mainly described here.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in the above-mentioned step 804 (in the above-mentioned step 817 in the variation effect pattern determination process of step 822) is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. Then, if it is determined that it is neither a big hit symbol nor a small hit 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 big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol determined in the above-mentioned step 804 (in the above-mentioned step 817 in the variation effect pattern determination process of step 822), 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 (hit determination table) based on the jackpot symbol or small hit 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 that it is neither a big hit symbol nor a small hit symbol, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the starting winning opening related to the determination of the lottery (that is, the determination of the lottery). While confirming which start winning opening the ball was acquired by the jackpot random number used, the current game status and the current number of holdings (1st special figure holding number, 2nd) Check the number of special figures on hold). 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 selected from the reach group determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in the above-mentioned step 802 (in the above-mentioned step 815 in the variation effect pattern determination process of step 822) and the above-mentioned step 904. The type of the group is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table 112, and the type of the group is stored in a predetermined temporary storage 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 (hit determination table) selected in step 902 described above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (determination table for loss) selected in step 906 described above. ) And the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in the above-mentioned step 802 (in the above-mentioned step 815 in the variation effect pattern determination process of step 822), the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114. Is determined, and the determined variable mode number 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 stores in the predetermined processing area in the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in the above-mentioned step 908 and the above-mentioned step 802 (in the above-mentioned step 815 in the variation effect pattern determination process in step 822). A variation pattern number is determined based on the determined variation pattern random number, 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 variation time of the variation effect (variation time of the variation display of the special symbol) based on the variation time determination table 115 and the variation mode number and the variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. ) Is determined. That is, when the variation effect pattern determination process (variation effect pattern determination process in step 809) based on the second special figure is performed, the determined variation time becomes the variation time of the second special figure, and the first When the variation effect pattern determination process (variation effect pattern determination process in step 822) based on the special figure is performed, the determined variation time becomes the variation time of the first special figure. Then, when the fluctuation time of the second special figure is determined, this fluctuation time is set in the second special figure fluctuation time timer counter, and when the fluctuation time of the first special figure is determined, this fluctuation time is set. 1st special figure Fluctuation time timer Set to the 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 staging pattern determination process is terminated.

Next, the fluctuation stop processing of step 752 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special symbol is in variable display in the first special symbol display device 30. Then, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 1006. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.
In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the first special figure set in the first special figure fluctuation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. Then, if it is determined that the elapse has not occurred, the process proceeds to step 1006. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lapse has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.

In step 1002, the main CPU 101 displays stop display data for displaying the first special figure determined in step 817 above and stored in the first special figure temporary storage area on the first special symbol display device 30. Set and execute the stop display of the first special figure. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003.
In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a first special figure stop display command indicating that the first special figure has been stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1004.

In step 1004, the main CPU 101 refers to the special figure stop display time determination table 116, the type of the special symbol determined in step 817 above, the variation mode number determined in step 907 above, and the above-mentioned variable mode number. The special figure stop display time (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure stop display time) for stopping and displaying the first special figure according to the fluctuation pattern number determined in step 909 is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1005.
In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets the first stop display time determined in step 1004 described above in the first stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1006.

In step 1006, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol is in the variable display in the second special symbol display device 31. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation display is not in progress, the fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 1007.
In step 1007, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the second special figure set in the second special figure fluctuation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the lapse has not passed, the fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapse has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1008.

In step 1008, the main CPU 101 displays stop display data for displaying the second special figure determined in step 804 and stored in the second special figure temporary storage area on the second special symbol display device 31. Set and execute the stop display of the second symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1009.
In step 1009, the main CPU 101 stores a second special figure stop display command indicating that the second special figure has been stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1010.

In step 1010, the main CPU 101 refers to the special figure stop display time determination table 116, the type of the special symbol determined in the above-mentioned step 804, the variation mode number determined in the above-mentioned step 907, and the above-mentioned. The special figure stop display time (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure stop display time) for stopping and displaying the second special figure according to the fluctuation pattern number determined in step 909 is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1011.
In step 1011 the main CPU 101 sets the second special figure stop display time determined in step 1010 described above in the second stop display time timer counter. Then, the fluctuation stop processing is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing of step 753 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure stop display time set in the first stop display time timer counter in step 1005 described above has elapsed. Then, if it is determined that the first special figure stop display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step 1102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is a big hit, the process proceeds to step 1104. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In step 1102, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure stop display time set in the second stop display time timer counter in step 1011 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the second special figure stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit symbol (that is, it is a small hit symbol or a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1112. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner, that is, whether or not another special symbol that is different from the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is being displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, when the first special figure stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is in variable display, and the second special figure stopped and displayed is a big hit. If it is a symbol, it is determined whether or not the first special figure is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, if it is determined that there is no special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to step 1109. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to the next step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is a small hit symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step 1108. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106. Since the small hit symbol is determined only based on the second special symbol random number, it is determined that the small hit symbol is only when the second special symbol is in variable display.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the small hit symbol during the variable display (that is, the data related to the small hit symbol stored in the second special figure temporary storage area) to the data related to the lost symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 forcibly stops and displays the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, the second special figure (lost symbol) stored in the second special figure temporary storage area rewritten in step 1106 described above can be stored in the second special figure even if the fluctuation time of the second special figure has not elapsed. 2 The special symbol display device 31 is stopped and displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step 1109.

Further, in step 1108, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1105 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the main CPU 101 stops the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure which is displaying the fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1109.
Here, only the measurement of the fluctuation time is stopped, and the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is continued. For example, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, the lost symbol being displayed is forcibly stopped and displayed. There is no such thing. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the second special symbol display device 31, the lost symbol being displayed is forcibly stopped and displayed. There is no such thing. Then, by stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time, the fluctuation display of the lost symbol is continued while maintaining the remaining fluctuation time at this time point. As will be described later, when the jackpot game is completed, the measurement of the stopped fluctuation time is restarted.

In step 1109, the main CPU 101 turns off the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag (first time-saving game flag, second time-saving game flag). When the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag are off, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1110.
In step 1110, 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. Further, based on the special electric accessory operation table 117 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped, the number of rounds during the special game to be executed after the opening time has elapsed is acquired, and the rounds provided in the main RAM 103 are obtained. Set in the number storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1111.

In step 1111, the main CPU 101 sets "01" 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 1112, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1103 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1117. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1113.
In step 1113, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol in the variable display, specifically, whether or not the first special symbol is in the variable display. Then, if it is determined that there is no special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to step 1115. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to the next step 1114.

In step 1114, the main CPU 101 stops the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure during the fluctuation display. Here, only the measurement of the fluctuation time is stopped, and the fluctuation display of the first special figure is continued. That is, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, the lost symbol being displayed is forcibly stopped and displayed. Will not be done. Then, by stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time, the fluctuation display of the lost symbol is continued while maintaining the remaining fluctuation time at this time point. As will be described later, when the small hit game is completed, the measurement of the stopped fluctuation time is restarted.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1115.

In step 1115, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time set at the start of the small hit game in the opening time timer counter, and stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. .. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1116.
In step 1116, the main CPU 101 sets "02" in the execution phase data so that the small hit game control process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

Further, in step 1117 proceeding when it is determined in step 1112 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current game state and stores the game state command in the transmission data storage area for staging. This game state command includes on / off information of the high probability game flag, on / off information of the time saving game flag (first time saving game flag, second time saving game flag), information on the high probability number of times, and time saving number of times. Information etc. are included. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

Next, the special game control process of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data "01" indicating the execution of the special game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "01", the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "01", the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1110 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 in this special game control process, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 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 117 according to the type of the big hit symbol. 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 it is not the time when the round game is 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 effect 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 has not been 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 round number storage area 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 effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1212.

In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets "03" in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Next, the small hit game control process in step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1250, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “02” indicating the execution of the small hit game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "02", the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "02", the process proceeds to the next step 1251.
In step 1251, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1115 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1252.

In step 1252, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending process, which is a standby process performed after the opening and closing of the large winning opening 18 is completed in the small hit game control process, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1256. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 1253.
In step 1253, the main CPU 101 performs a small hit game execution process for opening and closing the large winning opening 18 based on the third operating table 117c in the special electric accessory operating table 117. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1254.

In step 1254, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening / closing of the large winning opening 18 has been completed. Then, when it is determined that the opening / closing of the large winning opening 18 has not been completed, the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening / closing of the large winning opening 18 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step 1255.
In step 1255, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the small hit game, in the ending time timer counter, and issues an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the transmission data storage area for effect. Remember in. Then, the small hit game control process is terminated.

Further, in step 1256, which proceeds when it is determined that the ending process is in progress in step 1252, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1255 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit 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 1257.
In step 1257, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure is stopped. As described above, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variation display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is stopped. Will be done. Then, if it is determined that the vehicle is not stopped, the process proceeds to step 1259. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle is stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 1258.

In step 1258, the main CPU 101 restarts the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure that has been stopped. Specifically, as described above, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, this small hit symbol is displayed. During the small hit game executed by the stop display of, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure is stopped. As a result, the remaining fluctuation time at the time when the small hit game is started is maintained. Then, when the small hit game is completed, the measurement of the remaining fluctuation time that has been maintained is resumed. When this fluctuation time elapses, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1259.
In step 1259, the main CPU 101 sets "00" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the small hit game control process is terminated.

Next, the special game end process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “03” indicating the execution of the special game end process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "03", the special game end 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 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the processing area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the completed special game, and based on the game state setting table 118 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above, the main CPU 101 is used. Execute the game state setting process for setting the game state after the end of the special game.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a high probability game flag, a time saving game flag (first time saving game flag, second time saving game flag), a high probability number of times, and a time saving number of times. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is X1 or X3, the high-probability game flag is turned off, the first time-saving game flag is turned on, and the time-saving number is set to "100". .. When the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is X2, the high-accuracy game flag is turned on, the time-saving game flag is turned off, and "10000" is set for the high-accuracy number of times. When the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is X4, the high-probability game flag is turned on, the high-probability number of times is set to "10000", and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the low-probability gaming state. The second time-saving game flag is turned on and the number of time-saving games is set to "10000", while the time-saving game flag is turned off when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high-probability game state.
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 on turning on or off the high-accuracy game flag set in step 1301, information on turning on or off the time-saving game flag (first time-saving game flag, second time-saving game flag), and high accuracy. Information on the number of times and information on the number of time reductions are included. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped. As described above, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variation display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is stopped. To. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 during the variation display of the lost symbol on the second special symbol display device 31, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is stopped. Then, if it is determined that the vehicle is not stopped, the process proceeds to step 1305. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle is stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 1304.

In step 1304, the main CPU 101 restarts the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure that has been stopped. Specifically, as described above, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, the jackpot symbol is stopped. During the special game executed by the display, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure is stopped. Further, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the second special symbol display device 31, the special game executed by the stop display of the jackpot symbol is in progress. , The measurement of the fluctuation time of the second special figure is stopped. As a result, the remaining fluctuation time at the time when the special game is started is maintained. Then, when the special game is completed, the measurement of the remaining fluctuation time that has been maintained is resumed. When this fluctuation time elapses, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1305.

In step 1305, 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. 34.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal figure 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 fluctuation start process described later, data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation 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. 35.
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 processing 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 step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects the hit determination random number determination table 119 (either the non-time reduction determination table 119a, the first time reduction determination table 119b, or the second time reduction determination table 119c) corresponding to the current gaming state. Based on the selected table and the winning determination random number stored in the processing area in step 1503 described above, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the lottery of ordinary symbols is executed. 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 119a and determines the winning determination random number stored in the processing area. Further, when the current gaming state is the first time saving gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the first time saving determination table 119b. Further, when the current gaming state is the second time saving gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the second time saving determination table 119c. 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 to be a hit, the process proceeds to the next step 1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no hit (that is, loss), the process proceeds to step 1507.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined processing 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 processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the first time saving gaming state, or the second time saving gaming state, and confirms the value of the number of reserved numbers. do. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120, determines the normal symbol variation pattern number according to the current gaming state confirmed in step 1508 above, and determines the normal symbol variation time (normal symbol variation time). The fluctuation pattern) is determined, and the fluctuation time of the determined normal symbol is set in the normal diagram fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 refers to the normal figure stop display time determination table 121, and sets the normal figure stop display time according to the type of the normal symbol (hit symbol, lost symbol) based on the determination result of the above step 1505. It is determined, and the determined stop display time is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1511.
In step 1511, 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 random number of the normal figure is stored in the hold storage area of the normal figure, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of hold of the normal figure 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 1512.

In step 1512, 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 1513.
In step 1513, 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.
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 fluctuation 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 in step 1509 has elapsed. 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 map stop display time determined in step 1510 described above and stored in the temporary storage area in the normal map 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 diagram execution phase data so that the normal symbol post-stop processing is executed in the normal diagram-related control processing. 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. 37.
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 displayed as stopped is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a hit symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704.
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 figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated.

Further, in step 1704, which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a hit symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol-related control process. Set "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. 38.
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 15d is in operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning opening solenoid 15c is energized. Then, if it is determined that the movable piece 15d is in operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the movable piece 15d is not in 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 game state, the first time saving game state, or the second time saving gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the special first start winning opening opening control table 122, and uses the 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 of energization (number of times of opening) and the time of energization (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 15d 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 15d, that is, the stop of the energization of the start winning opening solenoid 15c. 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 figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process is terminated.

(Playability of the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a normal gaming state (a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state are combined) and a low-probability time-saving gaming state (a low-probability gaming state and a first time-saving gaming state) (Game state that combines high-probability game state), high-probability non-time-saving game state (game state that combines high-probability game state and non-time-saving game state), and high-probability time-saving game state (high-probability game state and second time-saving game state). One of the game states (states) is set, and the game progresses.

Here, at the time when the player starts the game, the normal game state is often set. During this normal gaming state, as described above, launching of the gaming ball toward the first gaming area 12a (so-called left-handing) is instructed, and as long as the gaming ball is launched in accordance with this, the gaming ball is , There is a possibility of entering only the first starting winning opening 15 (normally the first starting winning opening 15a or the special first starting winning opening 15b), and the ball does not enter the second starting winning opening 16. Then, a big hit lottery is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and if the big hit is won, either the big hit symbol X1 or X2 is determined (FIG. 6A). reference). Then, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game executed based on the determination is set to the low-probability time-saving gaming state, and when the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, the jackpot symbol X2 is determined. The gaming state after the end of the special game executed based on the determination is set to the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state (see FIG. 14A). That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the left-handed player is hit as instructed during the normal gaming state, the player wins the jackpot to shift to the low-probability time-saving gaming state or the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state. (See FIG. 39).

During the low-probability short-time game state, the winning probability of the jackpot is the same as during the normal game state, but the special first start winning opening 15b is more likely to be maintained in the open state than during the normal game state, and the special first one. Since it is easy for a game ball to enter the starting winning opening 15b, it is possible to obtain a chance of a big hit lottery while suppressing the decrease of the game ball with the progress of the game as compared with the normal game state.
During this low-probability time-saving gaming state, as in the normal gaming state, as described above, the launch of the gaming ball toward the first gaming area 12a is instructed. Therefore, as long as the game ball is launched in accordance with this, there is a possibility that the game ball enters only the first start winning opening 15, and the game to the first starting winning opening 15 is the same as in the normal gaming state. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the entry of the ball, and if the jackpot is won, either the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is determined (see FIG. 6A). Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the player is left-handed as instructed even during the low-probability time-saving game state, the jackpot is won to shift to the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability non-time-saving game state. (See FIG. 39).

During the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the difficulty level at which the special first start winning opening 15b is maintained in the open state is the same as during the normal game state, but the probability of winning a big hit is higher than during the normal game state. There is. Further, during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, as described above, the launch of the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right-handed) is instructed, and if the game ball is launched according to this, the game is played. The ball may normally enter either the first starting winning opening 15a or the second starting winning opening 16. Here, in the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, the probability of winning the small hit is set high (see FIG. 5D), and the second starting winning opening 16 is set. If a game ball enters the ball, there is a 1/2 chance that the small hit will be won and the small hit game will be executed. Since the large prize opening 18 is opened during the small hit game, if the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, the game ball enters the open large winning opening 18 and enters the ball. Based on this, a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained.
That is, during the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, by launching the game ball toward the second game area 12b, a small hit is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16. While winning a prize ball in a winning game, it is possible to aim for a big hit based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15a or the second starting winning opening 16, and the probability is high. The non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state that is extremely advantageous for the player as compared with the normal gaming state and the low-probability time-saving gaming state.

In addition, a lottery for a big hit is usually performed based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning opening 15a, and if the big hit is won, either the big hit symbol X1 or X2 is determined (FIG. 6A). (See), a jackpot lottery is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, and if the jackpot is won, either the jackpot symbol X3 or X4 is determined (FIG. 6 (b). )reference). When the jackpot symbol X1 or X3 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game executed based on the determination is set to the low-probability time-saving gaming state, and the jackpot symbol X2 is determined. Is set to a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state after the end of the special game executed based on the determination (see FIGS. 14A and 14B). Further, when the jackpot symbol X4 is determined, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high-probability gaming state, so that it is set to a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state (see FIG. 14 (c)).
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the player hits the right as instructed even during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the jackpot is won to enter the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability non-time-saving game state. It will be migrated (see FIG. 39).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in each of the normal gaming state, the low-probability time-saving gaming state, and the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, the first gaming area 12a or the second gaming area 12a or the second is as instructed to the player. By launching the game ball toward any of the game areas 12b, it is possible to shift to the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability non-time-saving game state after the end of the special game based on the winning of the jackpot. Fortunately, if the transition to the high-probability non-time-saving game state continues after the end of the special game, in addition to the prize balls that can be obtained during the special game, the prize ball will be awarded even in the small hit game during the high-probability non-time-saving game state. Since it can be won and the probability of winning a big hit is high, it is possible to get a lot of balls at a high speed.

By the way, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit is set high in the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16 (FIG. 5 (c)). Or (see (d)), the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b and the game ball is inserted into the second start winning opening 16 without following the instructions to the player during the normal game state or the low-probability time-saving game state. There is a possibility that the game will be played by a game method in which a ball is made to win a prize ball in a small hit game executed by winning a small hit.
However, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, if a small hit is won during a low-probability gaming state (during a normal gaming state or a low-probability time-saving gaming state), a small hit symbol based on the winning of the small hit is won. The fluctuation time of is set to a long time of 600 seconds. Further, even during the variable display of the small hit symbol (variable display in the second special symbol display device 31), the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is performed one after another. Unless the jackpot is won in the lottery, the above-mentioned variable display of the small hit symbol will continue, and if the jackpot is won in the lottery, the small hit symbol in the variable display will be rewritten to the lost symbol. It is designed to be forcibly stopped and displayed. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even if a small hit is won during the low-probability gaming state, the small-hit game is not executed, so that the pachinko machine P is directed toward the second gaming area 12b during the low-probability gaming state. There is no merit of launching a game ball, and it is possible to prevent the game from being played by the above-mentioned game method.

Further, if the jackpot is won based on the fact that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16 during the low probability gaming state, either the jackpot symbol X3 or X4 is determined (FIG. 6 (b)). (See), when the jackpot symbol X3 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game executed based on the determination is set to the low-probability time-saving gaming state (see FIG. 14A). Further, when the jackpot symbol X4 is determined, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low-probability gaming state, so that it is set to a high-probability time-saving gaming state (see FIGS. 14 (c) and 39).
Here, during the high-probability short-time gaming state, the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than during the normal gaming state, and the special first start winning opening 15b is easily maintained in the open state. However, since the probability of being judged as a hit in the lottery of the normal symbol is lower than in the low probability time-saving game state, and the opening time of the special first start winning opening 15b is short, the game ball is the special first starting winning opening. It is difficult to enter 15b, and it is difficult to suppress the decrease in the number of game balls as the game progresses.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it can be said that the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the high-probability time-saving gaming state. It is not a good idea to aim for a big hit based on the ball entering the mouth 16. Even if a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 and wins a small hit during this high-probability time-saving game state, the fluctuation time of the small hit symbol based on the winning of the small hit is also the same as described above. It is set to a long time of 600 seconds (see FIG. 9 (c)).

In this way, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to impart a novel playability of winning a large number of prize balls by aiming at a transition to a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state. It can enhance the interest.

(Outline of production in pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 100, the special figure game and the normal figure game, and the special game and the small hit game proceed. Then, during the progress of these games, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 receives these commands, so that the 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 will be described. Here, a variation effect executed when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state and only the variation display of the second special figure is performed will be described, and the description of the others will be omitted.

(Outline of variable staging)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is executed on the display unit (first display unit 21a, second display unit 21b) of the effect display device 21 during the variation display of the special symbol.
Specifically, during the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, a special image which is a moving image indicating that the gaming state is set is displayed on the entire surface of the first display unit 21a (see FIG. 40 and the like). Then, in the first display unit 21a, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the special image displayed, and the combination of the effect symbols 50 stopped and displayed after the variation display (stop display mode). ) Allows the player to be notified of the result of the big hit lottery.
Further, in the second display unit 21b, an image (rotation display) in which three reels with a plurality of symbols (bells, cherries, etc.) are rotated is displayed. Then, an image in which the rotation of the reel is stopped is displayed (stop display) after the display is performed, and the result of the jackpot lottery is based on the symbol (stop display mode) displayed when the rotation of the reel is stopped. Is to be notified to the player.

Here, in the variable effect in the present embodiment, various displays are displayed in the display unit (first display unit 21a, second display unit 21b) according to the result of the big hit lottery (big hit, small hit, loss) according to a predetermined mode. Notification is being performed. Hereinafter, the content of the variable effect for each result of the big hit lottery will be described more specifically.

(1) When the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit When the variable display of the second special figure is started, all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed on the first display unit 21a. (See FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b), FIG. 44 (a)). At the time when the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is started, the variable display is performed by the effect symbol 50 displayed at the lower left of the first display unit 21a. The downward arrow in the first display unit 21a in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is scrolled from the upper side to the lower side.
Further, when the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is started on the first display unit 21a, the rotation display of all reels is displayed on the second display unit 21a from the state where all reels are stopped and displayed. It is started (see FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b), FIG. 44 (a)). The downward arrow in the second display unit 21b in the drawing indicates that the reel is rotating and the symbol attached to the reel is scrolled from the upper side to the lower side.

After that, in the first display unit 21a, 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 located in the center. The staging symbols 50 being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed in the order of 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) (see FIGS. 40 (c) to 40 (e)).
Here, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the mode from the start of the variable display of the staging symbol 50 to the stop display of the second stop symbol (the mode of the first half of the variable staging) is the first. A reach variation pattern is provided in which the 1st stop symbol and the 2nd stop symbol are stopped and displayed (so-called reach display is performed) with the same symbol. When the reach display is performed based on this reach variation pattern, the effect symbol 50 in the lower left of the first display unit 21a is erased, and the effect symbol larger than the effect symbol 50 is erased in the center of the first display unit 21a. 50 is displayed. Then, the reach display is performed by the effect symbol 50 (see FIGS. 40 (d) and 44 (a)).
When the reach display is performed on the first display unit 21a, the image of the reel that has been rotated and displayed on the second display unit 21b is hidden at the same time.

If the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the mode from the stop display of the second stop symbol (after the reach display is performed) to the stop display of the third stop symbol (second half of the variation effect). As an aspect of the portion), there is provided a development pattern for notifying that a jackpot is achieved after the reach development effect for displaying a predetermined development effect image (see FIG. 40 (e)) is executed after the reach display. Then, when the variation effect is executed by the pattern with development, the above-mentioned reach development effect is performed after the reach display is performed on the first display unit 21a, and then the third stop symbol is the first stop symbol. And the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIGS. 40 (e) and 40 (f) and FIG. 44 (a)). As a result, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit.
Further, in the second display unit 21b, the image of the reel remains hidden even after the first display unit 21a notifies that the jackpot is a big hit (FIGS. 40 (g) and 44 (a)). reference). Then, when the special game executed based on the winning of the big hit is completed, the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set again, and the variation effect is started, the image of the reel is displayed on the second display unit 21b. (See FIG. 40 (h) and FIG. 44 (a)).

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is "01H", "02H" or "03H", and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command. When is "A6H" or "A7H", the above-mentioned variation effect by the reach variation pattern and the development pattern is executed.

As described above, in the variable effect when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is performed on the first display unit 21a, and the effect symbols 50 are all stopped and displayed with the same symbol. By doing so, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit. On the other hand, in the second display unit 21b, although the rotation display of the reel is performed, the reel is hidden before the stop display is performed, so that it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit. Not done.

(2) When the result of the jackpot lottery is lost and the variation effect is executed (reach display is performed) according to the reach fluctuation pattern When the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 As a mode from the start of There is a non-reach variation pattern.
Further, when the variation effect is executed by the reach variation pattern, as a mode from the stop display of the second stop symbol to the stop display of the third stop symbol, a loss occurs after the reach development effect is executed. There is a developed pattern for notifying that there is a certain situation, and a non-developed pattern for notifying that it is a big hit without executing the reach development effect after the reach is displayed.

Then, when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss and the variable effect is executed according to the reach variation pattern, the same variable effect as in the case of the big hit is executed.
That is, when the variation display of the second special figure is started, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is started on the first display unit 21a, and the rotation display of the reel is started on the second display unit 21b. After that, the reach display of the effect symbol 50 is performed at the center of the first display unit 21a, and at the same time, the reels that have been rotated and displayed on the second display unit 21b are hidden (FIGS. 41 (a) to (a). d) See). When the variation effect is executed by the pattern with development, the reach development effect is performed after the reach display is performed on the first display unit 21a, and then the third stop symbol is the first stop symbol and the first stop symbol. 2 The stop is displayed with a symbol different from the stop symbol (see FIGS. 41 (e) and 41 (f)). On the other hand, when the variation effect is executed by the pattern without development, the third stop symbol is the first after the reach display is performed on the first display unit 21a without performing the reach development effect. The stop symbol and the symbol different from the second stop symbol are displayed as a stop (see FIG. 41 (f)). As a result, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is a loss.
Further, when the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed on the first display unit 21a and the predetermined special figure stop display time elapses (when the third stop symbol is confirmed), the image of the reel is displayed on the second display unit 21b. (See FIG. 41 (g)).

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is "01H" and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is "05H". In addition, the above-mentioned variation effect is executed by the reach variation pattern and the non-development pattern. Further, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is "02H" or "03H", and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is "A6H" or "A7H". , The variation effect as described above by the reach variation pattern and the development pattern is executed.

As described above, when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss and the variation effect by the reach variation pattern is executed, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed on the first display unit 21a, and the third stop. By displaying the symbol as a stop with a symbol different from the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is lost. On the other hand, in the second display unit 21b, although the rotation display of the reel is performed as in the case of the big hit, the reel is hidden before the stop display is performed, so that the result of the big hit lottery. Is not notified that is a loss.

(3) When the result of the jackpot lottery is lost and the variation effect is executed by the variation pattern without reach (the reach is not displayed) The result of the lottery of the jackpot is lost and the variation pattern without reach When the variation effect is executed, as an aspect from the stop display of the second stop symbol to the stop display of the third stop symbol, the third stop symbol is stopped and the fact that the third stop symbol is lost is notified as it is. A loss fluctuation pattern is provided.

Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss and the variation effect is executed by the variation pattern without reach, the variation display of the second special figure is started as in the case of the jackpot. The display unit 21a starts the variable display of the effect symbol 50, and the second display unit 21b starts the rotation display of the reels (see FIGS. 42 (a) and 42 (b) and 44 (b)).
After that, in the first display unit 21a, the effect symbol 50 being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed in the order of the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, and the third stop symbol, and at the same time, the second display unit 21b In the order of the reel located on the left side (hereinafter referred to as the first stop reel), the reel located in the center (hereinafter referred to as the second stop reel), and the reel located on the right side (hereinafter referred to as the third stop reel). , The reel during the rotation display is stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 42 (c) to (e) and FIG. 44 (b)).
At this time, in the first display unit 21a, at least the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols, so that all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol. (See FIG. 42 (e)). As will be described later, even if the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit, the first display unit 21a has the same stop display mode, so it is necessary to grasp whether it is a loss or a small hit depending on the stop display mode. I can't. On the other hand, in the second display unit 21b, all the reels are stopped and displayed in a state where no symbol is displayed (so-called blank display is made) (FIG. 42 (e). ), FIG. 44 (b)). As a result, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is a loss.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is "00H", and the variation pattern numbers corresponding to the received variation pattern commands are "00H" and "01H". Or, when it is "02H", the variation effect as described above is executed by the variation pattern without reach and the variation pattern of loss.

As described above, when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss and the variation effect by the reachless variation pattern is executed, the rotation display of the reel is performed and the blank display is made on the second display unit 21b. When all the reels are stopped and displayed in this state, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is lost. On the other hand, in the first display unit 21a, the staging symbol 50 is variablely displayed, and at least the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed, but the stop display mode is the stop display mode. Since the result of the big hit lottery described later is the same as the case of the small hit, it cannot be grasped that the result of the big hit lottery is a loss. That is, the first display unit 21a does not notify that the result of the big hit lottery is a loss.

(4) When the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit When the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit, as in the case of the big hit, when the variable display of the second special figure is started, the first display unit In 21a, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is started, and in the second display unit 21b, the rotation display of the reel is started (see FIGS. 43 (a) and 43 (b) and FIG. 44 (c)).
After that, in the first display unit 21a, the effect symbol 50 being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed in the order of the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, and the third stop symbol, and at the same time, the second display unit 21b In, the reels whose rotation is being displayed are stopped and displayed in the order of the first stop reel, the second stop reel, and the third stop reel (see FIGS. 43 (c) to 43 (e) and FIG. 44 (c)).
At this time, in the first display unit 21a, at least the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are different from each other, as in the case where the result of the big hit lottery is a loss and the variation effect is executed by the variation pattern without reach. By stopping and displaying the symbols, not all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 43 (e)). That is, even if the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the first display unit 21a may have the same stop display mode, so it is not possible to grasp whether it is a loss or a small hit depending on the stop display mode. .. On the other hand, in the second display unit 21b, all the reels are stopped and displayed while the same symbol (bell symbol in this embodiment) is displayed (FIG. 43 (e), FIG. 44 (c)). As a result, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is "04H" and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is "B0H". In addition, the above-mentioned fluctuation effect is executed.

As described above, when the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit, the second display unit 21b displays the rotation of the reels, and all the reels are stopped and displayed with the same symbol displayed. As a result, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit. On the other hand, in the first display unit 21a, the staging symbol 50 is variablely displayed, and at least the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed, but the stop display mode is the stop display mode. Since the result of the big hit lottery is the same as the case of loss, it cannot be grasped that the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit. That is, the first display unit 21a does not notify that the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit.

Further, the third stop symbol and the third stop reel are 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 stop display of the reel, and the big hit lottery is performed according to the type of the special symbol. It prevents the result from being grasped.

In the reach fluctuation pattern, the reach display in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol is not performed, and instead of displaying the reach, a predetermined image indicating that reach has occurred is displayed. It may be notified by displaying.
Further, as the mode of the non-developed pattern and the developed pattern, various types of the staging symbol 50 to be stopped and displayed, the type of the staging image, and the like can be set. For example, as a pattern with development, after a predetermined time has passed since the display of the predetermined development effect image is started (that is, after the reach development effect is started), the jackpot is won more than the predetermined development effect image. A pattern in which a reach-up effect is performed that switches to the display of the development effect image that suggests that the degree of expectation is high. It is possible to provide a pattern or the like in which a cut-in effect is performed to display a predetermined cut-in image (for example, a character image or the like) suggesting the degree of expectation of winning. Further, a pattern in which the same type of effect or a different type of effect is executed a plurality of times (a pattern in which the reach-up effect is executed a plurality of times, a pattern in which the cut-in effect is executed a plurality of times, etc.) may be provided. In addition, an effect different from the reach-up effect and the cut-in effect (a button operation effect that gives a predetermined suggestion or notification by pressing the operation button 9b, and an accessory operation effect in which the accessory effect device operates in a predetermined mode). Etc.) may be provided as a pattern or the like.
Further, in the above-mentioned effect, 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.

Further, although not particularly shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the mode of the variable effect (type of the effect symbol 50 to be stopped and displayed, the mode of the pattern with development, etc.) is displayed on the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. Various variable staging determination tables for determination are stored. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects the variation effect determination table according to a predetermined condition by receiving the variation mode command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100, and within a predetermined numerical range. (For example, 0 to 249) is used to acquire a staging random number (first half fluctuating staging random number, second half fluctuating staging random number). Then, based on the selected variation effect determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, and the acquired effect random numbers (first half variation effect random number, second half variation effect random number), the variation effect To determine the aspect of.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the mode of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect (reach) of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. Whether or not there is a development effect, etc.) is to be decided. As a result, the variable effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, for example, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the first display unit 21a displays the variation of the effect symbol 50 for notifying the result of the lottery. (Variable effect) is performed, and all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol to notify that the jackpot is a big hit. Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit, the second display unit 21a performs a rotation display (variation effect) of the reel for notifying the result of the lottery, and the same symbol is displayed. By displaying the stop of all reels in the state, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit. That is, in the variable effect of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various displays and notifications are performed on the display unit according to the result of the big hit lottery.
As a result, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily grasp the result of the big hit lottery by paying attention to the display unit in which the above-mentioned various displays and notifications are performed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game. Further, since the above-mentioned various displays and notifications are performed in different modes in each display unit, variations of the displays and notifications can be increased, and the effect of the variable effect can be enhanced.

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. 45.
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), and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until the interrupt process is performed. Here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined 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. 46.

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

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted according to the progress of the variable effect during execution, and the operation signal from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the pressing 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 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, a voice control board, and an illumination control board. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 300 is completed.

Next, among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above, the variable mode command reception process executed when the variable mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 46. 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 208.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 uses the first half variation effect random number acquired in step 2200, the variation effect determination table according to the game state, and the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command, and the first half of the variation effect. Determine the aspect of the part. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 executes the variation pattern command reception process. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the sub control board 300 together with the variation mode command. Specifically, in the main control board 100, after being stored in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process, step 208. It is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process of. Therefore, when the sub-control board 300 receives the variation mode command, it also receives the variation pattern command. Then, the variable mode command processing is terminated.

Next, the variation pattern command reception process in step 2202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 48.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 acquires the latter half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 uses the latter half of the variation effect random number acquired in step 2300, the variation effect determination table according to the game state, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command, and the latter half of the variation effect. Determine the aspect of the part. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 sends a variation effect execution command corresponding to the mode of the first half of the variation effect determined in step 2201 above and the mode of the second half of the variation effect determined in step 2301 to the transmission buffer. set. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and control is performed by these control boards to execute the variation effect based on the received variation effect execution command. It will be.
Specifically, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit (the variable mode number corresponding to the received variable mode command is "01H", "02H" or "03H", and the received variable pattern command When the variation pattern number corresponding to is "A6H" or "A7H"), the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed on the first display unit 21a, and the effect symbols 50 are all the same symbol. While the stop display notifies that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the second display unit 21b displays the rotation of the reel, but the stop display is performed before the stop display is performed. A variable effect that hides the reels is executed.
Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost and the variation effect by the reach variation pattern is executed (the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is "01H", and the received variation pattern command When the variation pattern number corresponding to is "05H", the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is "02H" or "03H", and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is Is "A6H" or "A7H"), the first display unit 21a displays the effect symbol 50 in a variable manner, and the third stop symbol is different from the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol. While the stop display with the symbol informs that the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the second display unit 21b displays the rotation of the reel, but before the stop display is performed. A variable effect is executed in which the reel is hidden.
Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss and the variation effect by the variation pattern without reach is executed (the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is "00H" and the received variation pattern When the variation pattern number corresponding to the command is "00H", "01H" or "02H"), the rotation display of the reel is performed on the second display unit 21b, and the blank display is performed. While all the reels are stopped and displayed to notify that the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the first display unit 21a displays the effect symbol 50 in a variable manner, and at least the first one. A variable effect is executed in which the stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols.
If the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit (the variable mode number corresponding to the received variable mode command is "04H", and the variable pattern number corresponding to the received variable pattern command is "B0H". In the case of), the second display unit 21b displays the rotation of the reels, and all the reels are stopped and displayed with the same symbol displayed, so that the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit. While the fact is notified, the first display unit 21a performs a variable display of the effect symbol 50, and at least the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols. Is executed.
Then, the variable pattern command reception process is terminated.

Finally, a modified example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, both the first display unit 21a and the second display unit 21b are configured by the staging display device 21, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The first display unit 21a and the second display unit 21b may be configured by, for example, a drum-type display device, a 7-segment display device, a dot matrix display device, a lamp, or the like.
Further, the first display unit 21a and the second display unit 21b may be configured by different devices. For example, the first display unit 21a may be configured by the effect display device 21, and the second display unit 21b may be configured by the dot matrix display device.

Further, the effect executed according to the result of the big hit lottery is not limited to the content in the above-described embodiment.
For example, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the second display unit 21b displays the effect symbol 50 from the start of the variable display to the reach display on the first display unit 21a. The result of the big hit lottery is a big hit by performing effects such as changing the size of the reel that is displaying rotation, reversing the rotation direction of the reel, and displaying a specific image on the reel that is displaying rotation. It may be suggested that it is.
If the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit, the rotation display of the reels is started on the second display unit 21b until all the reels are stopped and displayed with the same symbol displayed. In the meantime, in the first display unit 21a, the staging symbol 50 that is variablely displayed is changed to a symbol (bell symbol, etc.) attached to the reel, and is superimposed on the staging symbol 50 that is variablely displayed. By performing an effect such as displaying an image, it may be suggested that the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit.

Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the second display unit 21b once notifies the loss (not a small hit), and then the first display unit 21a notifies the big hit. It may be possible to execute a reversal effect. Specifically, the second display unit 21b displays the stop display image of the reel in a state where the blank symbol is displayed after the rotation display of the reel is performed, but after that, all the images are displayed in the center of the first display unit 21a. The effect symbol 50 may be stopped and displayed with the same symbol to notify the jackpot.
Similarly, if the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit, the first display unit 21a once notifies the loss (not a big hit), and then the second display unit 21a notifies the small hit. It may be possible to execute such a reversal effect. Specifically, the first display unit 21a displays the stop display image of the effect symbol 50 according to the mode of loss after performing the variable display of the effect symbol 50, but then the second display unit 21b displays the same symbol. The small hit may be notified by displaying the stop display image of the reel on which is displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the reel that is rotating and displayed on the second display unit 21b is set to be hidden when the reach display is made. However, it is not limited to this. For example, although the reach display is not performed, the reel may be set to be hidden when the suggestion that the reach display is performed is started.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the timing of displaying the reel hidden in the second display unit 21b is the time when the special figure stop display time has elapsed (that is, the time when the symbol is confirmed). , Not limited to this. For example, the reel that was hidden at the time when the next variation effect is started may be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a result of the big hit lottery, either the big hit winning, the small hit winning, or the loss is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit is not limited to this. Either the winning or the loss of the small hit may be determined, or the winning or the loss of the small hit may be determined.

Further, the game state set after the end of the special game may be associated with the game result during the special game, instead of being associated with the type of the special symbol determined at the time of winning the big hit.
Specifically, a specific area in which a game ball can enter is provided in the large winning opening 18, and a high-probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game based on the presence or absence of the game ball in the specific area during the special game. It may be set so that the approval or disapproval of is determined.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first special figure and the second special figure can be variablely displayed at the same time, but the present invention is not limited to this, and either the first special figure or the second special figure can be displayed. While one is in variable display, the other may not be able to be variable in display. That is, the second special figure and the second special figure cannot be variablely displayed at the same time, and only one of them may be variablely displayed.
Further, the above-mentioned modifications can be configured by combining them with each other to the extent possible.

The first display unit 21a and the second display unit 21b in the above-described embodiment correspond to a plurality of display units of the present invention. Further, the first starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 16, and the gate 20 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the starting area of the present invention. Further, the big hit, the small hit, and the loss in the above-described embodiment correspond to the plurality of lottery results of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps 803 and 804 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the process of step 2302 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variable staging execution means (sub CPU 301) of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 15a Normal 1st start winning opening (15 1st starting winning opening)
15b Special 1st start winning opening (15 1st starting winning opening)
16 2nd start winning opening 18 Large winning opening 21 Direction display device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 sub ROM
303 sub RAM

Claims (1)

Multiple display units for executing the effects performed as the game progresses,
The game area where the game ball can flow down,
A starting area provided in the game area where the game ball can enter, and
A plurality of lottery results associated with whether or not the game profit can be given to the player and the type of the game profit when the game profit is given to the player, on condition that the game ball enters the starting area. The lottery method to decide one from
A variable effect executing means for executing a variable effect for notifying the lottery result determined by the lottery means is provided.
The plurality of display units include a first display unit capable of variablely displaying at least the first identification display, and a display unit different from the first display unit, which is different from the first identification display. The second identification display includes a second display unit capable of variable display.
The type of the game profit includes a first game profit and a second game profit that can give a player a profit less than the first game profit.
The variable staging execution means is
Depending on the lottery result determined by the lottery means, at least the first variable effect notifying that the first game profit is given as the variable effect on the first display unit, or the first variable effect. It is possible to execute the variation effect of any one of the second variation effects notifying that the second game profit is given as the variation effect in the display unit 1 and the second display unit .
The first variation effect is
Includes a reach variation effect that notifies that the first game profit is granted after executing a predetermined reach display.
The variable staging execution means is
When the predetermined reach display is executed, the variation display by the second identification display, which was executed in the second display unit in conjunction with the start of the reach variation change, is hidden. A game machine to play.

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