JP7118455B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a game machine capable of transitioning to a privilege game state that is advantageous in increasing the number of times the winning/losing judgment is performed.

Conventionally, a game machine (pachinko machine) determines whether or not a big hit will occur due to the entry of a ball into a starting hole. Most of them are those having a game property in which a jackpot game advantageous to winning prize balls is executed later. In addition, in this type of gaming machine, a privilege game is provided that is advantageous in increasing the number of times the success/failure determination is performed. For example, the privilege game shortens the fluctuation time of the special symbol accompanying the success/failure determination in order to increase the number of times the success/failure determination is performed per a certain period of time, or extends the opening time of the normal electric accessory equipped with the start port. Short-time games are known.

In general, the time-saving game is a configuration in which a specific jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, and is required after the jackpot game ends. In addition, the time-saving game executes a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the time-saving game in the case of a specific losing pattern even if the winning/failure determination is a loss, and when the lottery result indicates winning, It can be said that a technique for shifting to a time-saving game has been proposed (see Patent Document 1, for example).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-211430

Generally, in a game machine, a privilege game state is provided when a predetermined game condition is satisfied. Whether or not the privilege gaming state is granted is an important concern for the player. Therefore, how to set the game mode of the privilege game state is an important matter in the development of the gaming machine that greatly affects the interest of the game, and it is required to further improve the playability of the privilege game state.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of creating a game mode of a bonus game state and further enhancing the interest of the game.

The present invention includes a special win-or-fail judgment means for judging whether or not a win is made when a predetermined condition is established;
Special symbol selection means for selecting a symbol based on the result of the special suitability determination;
special variation table setting means for setting a variation table for variation of the special symbols;
a special game executing means for executing a special game based on the fact that the result of the special win/loss determination is winning;
Privilege game imparting means for imparting a privilege game that facilitates implementation of the suitability determination;
and
The privilege game imparting means includes a first privilege game and a second privilege game as the privilege games,
The privilege game imparting means imparts the first privilege game after the end of the special game, and performs the second privilege game based on the special symbol selection means selecting a specific symbol. no grantable no,
And the privilege game imparting means, when the specific symbol is selected by the special symbol selecting means in the state of the first privilege game, determines the privilege game to be imparted according to the type of the specific symbol, Change to the case of maintaining the first privilege game and the case of switching from the first privilege game to the second privilege game,
The special variation table setting means enables selection of a first variation table and a second variation table in the bonus game state,
The special variation table setting means sets at least the first variation table when the first privilege game is awarded after the special game ends,
And the special variation table setting means, when the specific symbol is selected and the second privilege game is given , even if the first privilege game is switched to the second privilege game, the above When the first variation table is set, the first variation table is continued , and when the first variation table is not set, the second variation table is set.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the special win/loss determination means determines whether the game is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss based on the numerical data extracted due to the ball entering the starting hole.

In the present invention, the privilege game includes at least a time-saving function such as shortening the fluctuation time of special symbols, an extension function for opening a normal electric accessory with a start port, and a normal pattern lottery for opening a normal electric accessory. A game including one or a plurality of functions of a function of shortening the fluctuation time of symbols and a variable probability function of increasing the probability of winning a lottery of normal symbols is desirable.

It is desirable that the first privilege game and the second privilege game have different game contents. For example, it is conceivable that the first privilege game ends when the number of variations of the special symbol reaches 100 times, and the second privilege game ends when the number of variations reaches 50 times. In addition, the first privilege game and the second privilege game may have different functions to be provided, such as a time saving function for special symbols, an opening extension function for normal electric accessories, a time saving function for normal symbols, and a variable probability function for normal symbols. Conceivable. Furthermore, it is desirable that the first privilege game is more advantageous for the player than the second privilege game.

In the present invention, the variation table preferably has a configuration used for setting the variation time of the special symbols. In addition, it is desirable to make the average variation time of the special symbols different between the first variation table and the second variation table. It is also conceivable that both have the same average fluctuation time.

According to the present invention, for example, even if a specific special symbol is displayed in a state in which the first privilege game is provided (first variation table), the state of the variation table is maintained, so that the privilege game of the player It is possible to obtain the effect that the feeling of playing against is also maintained. Here, when a specific special pattern is displayed in the first privilege game, there may be a case of shifting to the second privilege game, or a case of invalidating the display of the specific special pattern and maintaining the current game state. When the first privilege game is more advantageous for the player than the second privilege game, the player may lose motivation by switching to the second privilege game in the former, but the first variation table is continued. As a result, it is possible to provide a highly interesting game without lowering the player's motivation. In the latter, since the first privilege game is continued without switching to the second privilege game, there is no need to switch the variation table in the first place.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board installed in the game machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of an MPU installed in the main controller of the gaming machine; FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a random number generation circuit provided in the MPU; FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a power supply board; FIG. It is an explanatory view showing game specifications. 4 is a flowchart showing a "startup process" executed by a main controller; It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "interrupt processing" performed by the main control unit. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "interrupt processing" performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the "input determination process" performed in interrupt processing. It is a flow chart showing a "special figure entering ball confirmation process" that is executed in the input determination process. It is a flow chart which shows "ordinary figure entering ball confirmation processing" executed in the input determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the "property determination process" performed in interrupt processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure right/wrong determination process" performed in the right/wrong determination process. It is the 2nd flow chart which shows "general figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows "general figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "ordinary figure game process" performed in the normal figure propriety determination processing. It is the second flow chart showing the "ordinary game process" executed in the normal game propriety determination process. It is the 1st flowchart which shows "the 1st special figure propriety judging process" performed in the propriety judging processing. It is the 2nd flow chart which shows "the 1st special figure propriety judging processing" performed in propriety judging processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure propriety determination process" performed in the propriety determination process. It is a second flowchart showing a "second special figure validity determination process" that is executed in the special figure validity determination process. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judging processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 4th flow chart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judging processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 5th flow chart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judging processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. It is the 3rd flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in the special figure right or wrong determination process. It is the 4th flow chart which shows "big hit game processing" performed in special figure right or wrong judging processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. It is a timing chart showing the start of the time saving game. It is explanatory drawing regarding the specific design of a special design. It is an explanatory diagram regarding the shift of the first time-saving game and the second time-saving game. It is the 1st explanatory view regarding the fluctuation table of the special design of the time saving game. It is the 1st example of a display which shows the display mode of production|presentation. It is a second display example showing the display mode of the effect. It is a flow chart which shows a "first look-ahead effect process" executed by the sub-integrated control device. It is the 3rd example of a display which shows the display mode of production|presentation. It is a flow chart which shows "the 2nd look-ahead effect processing" performed by a sub-integrated control device. This is a fourth display example showing the display mode of the effect. It is the 2nd explanatory view regarding the fluctuation table of the special design of the time saving game.

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment to which a gaming machine according to the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the external configuration of a pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

(1. Outline configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine that can be played by a player, and is installed in a gaming facility.

(1-1. Front configuration of pachinko machine 1)
The pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 in which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18. A predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and operated clockwise to open the inner frame 30. None, front frame 11 can be opened by counterclockwise operation.

Behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11, the game board 2 (see FIG. 2) held by the inner frame 30 is provided.

Speakers 112 are installed on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 11, respectively, from which game sounds are output to enhance the enjoyment of the game. In addition, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, as well as LEDs for informing abnormalities in the game.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed on the lower half of the front frame 11. - 特許庁A shooting handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 13. By operating the shooting handle 14 clockwise, the shooting device is activated, and game balls supplied from the upper tray 12 are directed toward the game board 2. fired. Prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 12.例文帳に追加

The lower tray 13 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be transferred to another box (dollar box) provided in the game parlor by operating a ball removing lever.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing prepaid cards. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball lending switch 171, a settlement switch 172 and a settlement display of a settlement display device 170 (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the upper tray 12. FIG. At the central position of the upper plate 12, a performance button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are installed so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

(1-2. Configuration of game board of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 . In addition, a center case 200 is attached to a position near the center of the game area. As a result, the game area 20 has a left game area 20L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with less than a predetermined firing power, and a right game area 20L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with a predetermined firing power or more. It is divided into a game area 20R. A large number of game nails and the like are planted in the game area 20 .

In the center case 200, an LCD panel of a production pattern display device 47 (not shown in its entirety) is arranged. The center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, like well-known ones.

A game ball can be entered at all times at the position directly below the center in the left-right direction of the center case 200, and the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) is determined due to the entrance. A first special figure starting port 23 is arranged. When the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as reserved storage of the first special figure.

Also, a first big winning opening 25 is arranged at a position directly below the first special figure starting opening 23 . The first big prize winning port 25 is provided so as to be openable and closable by an opening/closing plate of a special electric accessory, and is a prize winning port that can be opened in a predetermined opening mode in a round game of a big hit game.

Entry into the first special figure start opening 23 and the first big winning opening 25 arranged in this way is aimed mainly by causing the game ball to flow down to the left game area 20L by "left hitting".

In addition, in the left game area 20L, a plurality of (three) general prize winning openings 27 that can always enter a ball are arranged at the left diagonally lower position of the center case 200 and the left side position of the first special figure start opening 23. It is

In the right game area 20R, a normal pattern operation opening 21 is arranged at the right lateral position of the center case 200. - 特許庁The normal pattern operation port 21 is a gate through which a game ball can pass through, and due to the passage of the normal pattern (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal pattern), determination is made. When a game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 21, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as reserved memory for the normal pattern.

In addition, in the right game area 20R, a normal electric accessory 22 (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal electric accessory) is arranged downstream of the normal pattern operation port 21. As shown in FIG. The general electric accessory 22 is provided with a pair of left and right wings that can be opened and closed, and is usually a ball entry device that makes it difficult to enter a game ball. And, when it is won by the judgment of the normal figure, the wings are opened in a predetermined open mode, and the ball can be entered.

And the general electric accessory 22 has a second special figure start port 24 inside. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured so that only the game ball that has entered the general electric accessory 22 can enter. The second special figure start opening 24 is a prize winning opening in which the winning judgment of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure) is executed due to the entry of a ball into this. When the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of kinds of random numbers are extracted and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure pending memory.

Further, in the right game area 20R, a second big winning opening 26 that is opened and closed by the opening/closing plate of the special electric role is arranged downstream of the general electric role 22. FIG. The second big winning opening 26 is a winning opening that can be opened in a small winning game.

Entry into the general figure operation opening 21, the general electric accessory 22, the second special figure start opening 24 and the second big winning opening 26 arranged in this way is mainly performed by moving the game ball to the right by "right hitting". Aim by flowing down to the game area 20R.

In the game area 20, an out hole 203 is provided at the bottom of the board directly below the first big winning hole 25 to take in the game balls that have flowed down to the bottom of the game area 20 without entering various winning holes. ing.

The game board 2 has a first special figure display device 281 and a second special figure display device 283 consisting of a 7-segment display, and four LED indicators in the area outside the outer rail 201 at the lower right end. A first special figure reservation number display device 282 and a second special figure reservation number display device 284 are arranged. Also, in the same area, a normal symbol display device 285 and a normal symbol reserved number display device 286 consisting of a plurality of LED indicators are arranged.

(1-3. Configuration of back side of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 3 shows the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The back side of the pachinko machine 1 accommodates an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2. As shown in FIG. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is hinged to the outer frame 10 at the upper and lower positions of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3), and is installed so as to be openable and closable. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball enters the winning slot of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are sent from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 to the upper plate 12 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball downflow passage. paid out to In addition, the payout unit 33 for paying out prize balls also pays out rental balls paid out by operating the ball lending switch 171 .

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, a performance symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power board 45 are provided. A main control device 40 , a sub-integrated control device 42 , and a performance symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2 , and a payout control device 41 , a launch control device 44 , and a power board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30 . Although the firing control device 44 is not depicted in FIG. 3, it is provided on the back side of the power board 45.

The main controller 40 is provided with an RWM clear switch (SW) 401 and a setting key switch (SW) 402 . The RWM clear switch 401 is mainly operated when clearing game information and the like stored in the RWM 630 (RAM, see FIG. 5) built in the main controller 40 . Incidentally, the RWM clear switch 401 may be arranged on the payout control device 41 or the power board 45 .

The setting key switch 402 is a key switch mechanism that is turned on by rotating the key inserted into the keyhole in one direction. The pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function that allows the setting of the jackpot probability to be changed by the operation of an employee of the gaming facility. By inserting , it is possible to change and confirm the setting of the probability of a big hit. Incidentally, the RWM clear switch 401 is also operated when changing the setting of the big hit probability.

Furthermore, the main controller 40 is provided with a performance display device 403 consisting of four 7-segment LED indicators. By providing the performance display device 403 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 can arrange the performance display device 403 at a position invisible to the player during the game.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp 410 for lighting an LED and notifying an employee of the amusement facility or the like that fraud has occurred when the main controller 40 determines that there has been fraud. ing.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an external connection terminal plate 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31. The external connection terminal plate 38 transmits signals indicating game states and game results to the hall computer 500 (see FIG. 4). Sent. Conventionally, the external connection terminal boards for transmitting signals to the hall computer 500 consisted of board terminals (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer 500) and frame side terminals (outer frame 10 terminals). , front frame 11, and terminals for outputting signals output from the inner frame 30 to the hall computer 500) are used. A signal indicating the state and game result is transmitted to the hall computer 500 .

(1-4. Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 21, extracts a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the success/failure determination of the normal pattern, and performs the success/failure determination based on the extracted random number values. Based on the result of this winning/failure determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 285, and performs final display after a predetermined period of time.

Then, if the result of the hit/fail determination is hit, the pachinko machine 1 opens the general electric accessory 22 and allows the ball to enter the second special figure start port 24.例文帳に追加The opening time and the number of opening times of the general electric accessory 22 are, for example, 3.5 seconds × 1 time in the normal state, and 8 seconds × 1 time in the game state advantageous to the player (time saving game state described later). be.

The pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the first special symbol starting port 23, extracts a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is won, and stores the extracted random numbers as a reserved memory of the first special symbol. A predetermined number is stored. Then, the pachinko machine 1 judges whether the game is a big hit or a loss based on the reserved random number value. Based on the result of this judgment, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 281, and performs the fixed display after the lapse of a predetermined time. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of a pseudo effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 38) corresponding to the first special symbol on the effect symbol display device 47, and performs a fixed display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, the pachinko machine 1 extracts multiple types of random numbers related to the determination of whether the second special figure A predetermined number of data are stored as reserved storage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 performs a win/loss determination based on the reserved and stored random number value of the second special figure, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Based on this determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the second special figure on the second special figure display device 283, and performs the fixed display of the second special figure after the lapse of a predetermined time. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo performance symbol 700 corresponding to the second special symbol on the performance symbol display device 47, and performs the fixed display after the lapse of a predetermined time.

Incidentally, the variable display and fixed display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed small in the corners of the game board 2 . Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo effect display by a pseudo effect pattern 700 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the effect symbol display device 47 provided in the center of the game area 20, and the player can see the effect through the pseudo effect display. to notify the result of the pass/fail judgment. A pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of three pseudo performance patterns 700 in the pseudo performance display, and stops the three pseudo performance patterns 700 with the same pattern if the result of winning/failure determination is a big hit. In addition, in the pseudo performance display, the pachinko machine 1 performs a ready-to-win performance in which two pseudo performance patterns 700 are stopped at the same pattern and the remaining one pseudo performance pattern 700 is displayed in a variable manner, thereby achieving a big hit in the win/fail judgment. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of becoming

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the winning judgment of the first special figure and the winning judgment of the second special figure are executed according to the ball entering the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24, respectively. It is a configuration that allows simultaneous variation of the first special figure and the second special figure.

Then, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol fluctuate simultaneously, the pachinko machine 1, in the pseudo effect display carried out in the effect symbol display device 47, is the main player according to the current gaming situation. It is configured to carry out a pseudo effect display targeting the variation of either one of the first special figure and the second special figure. For example, in a game state in which a left-handed game is recommended in which it is more advantageous to aim at the first special figure start port 23 according to the game situation, a pseudo-effect display corresponding to the first special figure is displayed on the performance symbol display device 47. implement. On the other hand, in a game state in which a right-handed game is recommended in which it is more advantageous to aim at the second special figure starting port 24, a pseudo presentation corresponding to the second special figure is displayed on the performance symbol display device 47.例文帳に追加

When the first special figure and the second special figure change simultaneously, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 displays only the pseudo presentation of the main special figure in the presentation pattern display device 47 . Also not limited to this, in the state where the pseudo effect display of the main special figure is being performed, when the fluctuation of other special figures starts and ends, small in the corner of the display screen, the other special figure Effect display corresponding to the start of fluctuation and effect display corresponding to the end of fluctuation of the other special figure may be displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the determination of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit according to the confirmed display mode of the first special figure or the second special figure, a big win game is carried out. In this jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the first big winning hole 25 . Specifically, the pachinko machine 1, when a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed after starting to open the first big winning hole 25, or after starting to open the first big winning hole 25 A round game is performed a predetermined number of times, in which a series of operations such as closing the first big winning port 25 is performed when the number of entered game balls reaches a specified winning number (10 in this embodiment).

For example, for the jackpot game, one game is selected from a plurality of types of jackpot games, such as a 10R jackpot game in which 10 rounds of round games are performed to open the first jackpot 25 in a predetermined opening mode, and a 4R jackpot game in which 4 rounds are played. . Incidentally, the type of the jackpot game is selected according to the jackpot pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure determined in accordance with the success/failure determination which is the cause of the jackpot game.

The pachinko machine 1 executes a small winning game if the result of the second special symbol win/loss determination is a small winning according to the confirmed display mode of the second special symbol. In this small winning game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second big winning hole 26 . In the small winning game, for example, an opening action of opening the second big winning hole 26 for 1.600 seconds is executed once.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure change simultaneously, for example, when the second special figure determination result is a small hit and the confirmation display indicating that the second special figure is a small win, the second special figure is displayed. The variation of 1 special figure is interrupted. Then, the variation of the first special symbol is interrupted during the second special symbol of the small winning game, and is resumed after the small winning game is finished.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure change simultaneously, for example, the determination result of either the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, and the first special figure or the second special figure When the confirmation display indicating that the second special figure is a big hit is made, the variation of the other second special figure or the first special figure is stopped. In this case, even if one of the special figures is a big hit, even if the other is judged to be successful, it is forced to be a loss judgment, so the fluctuation of the other special figure is stopped by the losing pattern and confirmed. be.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called stochastic variation machine, and is roughly divided into two game states: a game state in which the first big prize winning port 25 is closed and a game state in which the first big prize winning port 25 is open. Furthermore, the game state in which the first big winning hole 25 is closed includes two game states, a normal state (low probability state) and a variable probability state (high probability state) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. be It should be noted that the variable probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of a big hit in the success/failure determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is set higher than in the normal state.

The pachinko machine 1 includes two types of big wins, variable probability big wins and normal big wins. A pachinko machine 1 selects a variable probability pattern as a big winning pattern when a probability variable big hit is obtained in the win/deny determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the probability variable state after the big win game through the big win game. For example, the variable probability state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 can implement a privilege game that is advantageous for increasing the number of times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are judged to be successful (making it easier to execute the judgment). This privilege game is a so-called time-saving game. Time-saving games are given, for example, a function to shorten the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the second special figure, a function to shorten the fluctuation time of the general figure, a function to extend the opening time of the general electric role, etc. . In addition to this, it is also conceivable to add a function to increase the probability of winning at the time of judging the success or failure of the normal pattern. As a result, the state of the time-saving game can increase the number of fluctuation display times (the number of execution times of success/failure determination) of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure performed per unit time.

The pachinko machine 1 has a first time-saving game and a second time-saving game as time-saving games. At least the first time-saving game is set when the result of winning/failure determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit and the big winning pattern is determined, and is carried out after the big winning game is finished through the big winning game.

On the other hand, the second time-saving game has a structure that can be implemented after the small-hit game is completed through the small-hit game by determining a predetermined time-saving pattern among the small-hit symbols when the result of the win/fail judgment is a small hit. is. Furthermore, the second time-saving game is set by determining a predetermined time-saving pattern among the losing patterns when the result of the winning/failure determination is a loss, and can be implemented from the next change. In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the second time-saving game is imparted with the small winning symbols and the losing symbols, but the configuration may be such that only the small winning symbols or only the losing symbols are provided.
If it is a small winning pattern, the value is low compared to the big winning, but if it occurs, it can save time and increase the value. Time saving is initiated, allowing the player to be given a burst of joy.

In the pachinko machine 1, the first time-saving game and the second time-saving game are the first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter simply referred to as the special figure when there is no need to specify the first special figure or the second special figure) is continued until the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance. Even if the number of fluctuations does not reach the predetermined number, the game ends when a big hit occurs.

Incidentally, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the former is more advantageous for the player than the first time-saving game and the second time-saving game. For example, in the first time-saving game, it is considered that the number of fluctuations of the special figure that can be continued (time-saving number of times) is made larger than that of the second time-saving game. Also, in the first time-saving game, it is conceivable to make the average fluctuation time of the special figure shorter than that of the second time-saving game. For example, a first variation table with a shorter average variation time than the variation table used for normal games (non-time-saving games) as a variation table for selecting the variation pattern of the special figure for the time-saving game, and an average than the first variation table It is conceivable to provide a second variation table with a long variation time, set the first variation table in the first time-saving game, and set the second variation table in the second time-saving game.

Furthermore, in the first time-saving game, the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the special figure, the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal figure, the opening extension function of the general electric role, and the function of making the normal figure high probability are given, while the second time-saving game Then, the functions to be provided may be reduced, and the variable time shortening function of the special figure and the open extension function of the general electric role may be provided. Of course, the advantages may be the same between the first time-saving game state and the second time-saving game state without any difference in function.

If the content of the function to be provided is different, the content of the presentation may be changed accordingly to inform the player of the time-saving gaming state with different degrees of advantage, or even if the content of the time-saving function is the same, the content of the presentation may be changed. can be changed to change the impression received by the player.

(2. Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 comprises a main control device 40 for controlling game progress and the like, and a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, a performance symbol control device 43, and a launch control device 44 as sub-control devices. be. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the performance pattern control device 43 are all provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are controlled by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and subroutines stored in the ROM is started in response to an interrupt signal with a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 also has a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.

In this embodiment, the firing control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to this. good.

(2-1. Main controller 40)
As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a main controller 40 that controls games. The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 or a test firing tester (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38 . An output signal from the main controller 40 is sent to the hall computer 500 or the test firing test apparatus via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38 .

The main controller 40 includes a glass frame open switch 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530, and the inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3). ) is open or not, an inner frame open switch 502 is connected. In the drawings, the switch is simply described as SW. The glass frame open switch 501 and the inner frame open switch 502 output respective detection signals to the main controller 40 .

In addition, the main controller 40 includes a first special figure starting port switch 503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 (see FIG. 2) via the game board relay terminal plate 531, a second special 2nd special figure starting port switch 504 for detecting the ball entering the figure starting port 24 (see FIG. 2), the normal symbol operating switch 505 for detecting the ball entering the normal figure operating port 21 (see FIG. 2), the first A first count switch 506 that counts the number of balls entering the big prize opening 25 (see FIG. 2), a second count switch 507 that counts the number of balls entering the second big prize opening 26 (see FIG. 2), and a general prize. A general winning hole switch 508 for detecting a ball entering the hole 27 (see FIG. 2) and an out hole switch 509 for detecting a game ball taken into the out hole 203 are connected. And these 1st special figure starting opening switch 503, 2nd special figure starting opening switch 504, normal symbol operation switch 505, 1st count switch 506, 2nd count switch 507, general winning opening switch 508, and out opening switch 509 outputs each detection signal to the main controller 40 .

Further, the main control device 40 drives the first big prize winning opening solenoid 510 via the game board relay terminal plate 531 to control the opening and closing of the first big winning prize opening 25 (see FIG. 2), and the second big winning prize. The opening solenoid 511 is driven to control the opening and closing of the second big winning opening 26 (see FIG. 2). In the drawings, the solenoid is simply referred to as SOL. Furthermore, the main controller 40 drives the general electric accessory solenoid 512 to control the opening and closing of the general electric accessory 22 (see FIG. 2).

The main controller 40 operates according to the installed program. Then, the main control device 40 generates various commands relating to the progress of the game based on various detection signals and the like, and outputs the commands to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 . Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533 1st special figure display device 281, 1st special figure reservation number display device 282, 2nd special figure display device 283, 2nd special The display control of the figure reserved number display device 284, the normal symbol display device 285 and the normal symbol reserved number display device 286 is performed.

(2-1-1. Outline configuration of MPU600)
Here, the MPU 600 (Micro Processing Unit) mounted on the main controller 40 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the MPU 600 mainly includes a CPU 610, a ROM 620, a RAM 630, a counter circuit 640, a timer circuit 650, and a random number circuit 660. The CPU 610, ROM 620, RAM 630, counter circuit 640, timer circuit 650, and random number circuit 660 are each connected via an internal bus 601, and the internal bus 601 is provided in the pachinko machine 1 via an external bus interface 602. It is communicably connected to various switches and various devices (see FIG. 4). In FIG. 5, reference numeral 611 indicates a general-purpose register of the CPU 610 .

(2-1-2.ROM620)
The ROM 620 contains a first special figure suitability determination table 621a, a first special figure symbol selection table 622a, a first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a, a second special figure suitability determination table 621b, and a second special figure suitability determination table 621b. A 2 special figure pattern selection table 622b, a 2nd special figure variation pattern selection table 623b, and a reach determination table 624 are stored.

The first special figure propriety determination table 621a is used for the propriety determination of the first special figure. The first special-figure success/failure determination table 621a includes a plurality of success/failure determination tables that can be selectively used according to the game state and later-described step setting values (simply referred to as setting values). The first special figure symbol selection table 622a is used when determining the symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special figure display device 281 as a result of the suitability determination of the first special figure. The first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a is used when selecting a variation pattern to be displayed on the first special figure display device 281 . In addition, the first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that can be selectively used according to the result of the winning or not determination of the first special figure, the game state during execution, and the like.

The second special figure propriety determination table 621b is used for the propriety determination of the second special figure. The second special figure propriety determination table 621b includes a plurality of propriety determination tables that can be selectively used according to the game state, the set stage value, and the like. The symbol selection table 622b for the second special figure is used when determining the symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the second special figure display device 283 as a result of the suitability determination of the second special figure. The second special figure variation pattern selection table 623b is used when selecting a variation pattern to be displayed on the second special figure display device 283 . It should be noted that the second special figure variation pattern selection table 623b includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that can be selectively used according to the result of the second special figure success/failure determination, the game state during execution, and the like.

The reach determination table 624 is used for the validity determination of the first special figure and the second special figure. In the ready-to-win determination table 624, in the pseudo-performance design 700 (see FIG. 41) displayed on the performance design display device 47 along with the variable display of the first special design and the second special design, the pseudo-performance design 700 showing deviation after the ready-to-work performance. is used to determine whether or not to perform the out-of-reach effect for confirming display.

In addition, the ROM 620 further stores a general pattern suitability determination table 621c, a general pattern selection table 622c, and a general pattern variation pattern selection table 623c. The general pattern propriety determination table 621c is used for normal symbol propriety determination. The normal symbol selection table 622c is used when determining a symbol to be fixedly displayed on the normal symbol display device 285 as a result of the normal symbol determination. The normal pattern variation pattern selection table 623c is used when selecting a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 285. FIG.

(2-1-3.RWM630)
The RWM 630 includes a first special figure reservation storage area 631, a second special figure reservation storage area 632, a general figure reservation storage area 633, a probability variable counter 634, a time reduction counter 635, and a step setting value storage area 636 and a mode value storage area 637 are stored.

The first special figure reservation storage area 631 stores the number of reservation balls of the first special figure, and the second special figure reservation storage area 632 stores the number of reservation balls of the second special figure. The reservation storage area 633 for the normal pattern stores the number of reserved balls for the normal pattern. In addition, the upper limit of the number of reserved balls stored in the first special figure reserved storage area 631, the second special figure reserved storage area 632 and the general figure reserved storage area 633 is all four.

The probability variation counter 634 is used for counting the probability variation number M. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, when the probability variable jackpot is achieved in the win/fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability of winning the jackpot in the hit/fail judgment after the jackpot game ends is higher than the normal state (low probability state). It shifts to a higher probability variable state (high probability state). At this time, a predetermined value (10000 in this embodiment) is set as the value of the probability variation count M in the probability variation counter 634 . The value of the probability variable count M is decreased by 1 each time the success/failure determination is performed, and when the probability variable count M becomes 0, the game state shifts from the probability variable state to the normal state. In addition, the RWM 630 is provided with a variable probability flag indicating that the game state is a variable probability state. This variable probability flag is set to "1" when the game state is the variable probability state, and is set to "0" when the game state is not the variable probability state.

The time saving counter 635 is used for counting the number of times N of time saving. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the time-saving game state after the end of the jackpot game, when a normal jackpot is achieved in the winning/failure determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. At this time, a predetermined value (“100” in this embodiment) is set as the value of the number of times N of time saving in the time saving counter 635 . The value of the time saving frequency N is decreased by 1 each time the success/failure determination is performed, and when the time saving frequency N becomes "0", the game state shifts from the time saving game state to the non-time saving game state. In addition, the RWM 630 is provided with a time saving flag indicating that the game state is the time saving game state. This time saving flag is set to "1" when the game state is the time saving game state, and is set to "0" when the game state is not the time saving game state.

(2-1-4. Step setting value)
The staged set value storage area 636 stores a staged set value that is a value relating to the probability of a big hit in the win/fail determination. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 sets stepped set values 1 to 3, which are divided into three steps, for example, in the stepped set value storage area 636 according to the jackpot probability in the win/fail judgment. Then, based on the step set values stored in the step set value storage area 636, main controller 40 determines the propriety determination table used in the propriety determination of the first special figure or the second special figure.

In this embodiment, the step setting values stored in the step setting value storage area 636 by the main controller 40 are set to values from "1 to 3", whereas the step setting value storage area 636 is stored with a value other than "1 to 3", it is determined that some kind of fraudulent act or an abnormality of the RWM 630 has occurred. In this case, it is desirable that the main controller 40 notifies the employee of the amusement facility, etc., using the fraud notification lamp 410 or the like.

(2-1-5. Transition mode)
The mode value storage area 637 stores a "mode value" indicating which one of the four transition modes the pachinko machine 1 transitions to after power-on.

Specifically, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and a predetermined preparatory process is completed, the pachinko machine 1 is switched between a "game mode", a "setting confirmation mode", a "setting change mode" and a "game stop mode". Transition to any transition mode.

The game mode is a transition mode that is set when the pachinko machine 1 is in a playable state. In addition, the game mode is a "backup return mode" that shifts to the game mode after restoring the backup data saved in the RWM630 at the time of the previous power failure, and the backup data saved in the RWM630 at the time of the previous power failure. It includes "RWM clear mode" that shifts to the game mode after erasing. When the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "0", the main controller 40 shifts to the game mode.

The setting confirmation mode is a transition mode that is set when an employee of the game facility or the like confirms the step setting values currently set in the pachinko machine 1 . The setting change mode is a transition mode set when changing the step setting value set in the pachinko machine 1 . Incidentally, the pachinko machine 1 disables the game when the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode is set as the transition mode.

When the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "1", main controller 40 shifts to the setting confirmation mode, and when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "2". , the main controller 40 shifts to the setting change mode. Then, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode are terminated when a predetermined operation is performed by an employee of the amusement facility or the like. After the setting confirmation mode or setting change mode ends, the main controller 40 shifts to the game mode and stores “0” in the mode value storage area 637 .

The setting confirmation mode, the setting change mode, and the game stop mode are transition modes that can be transitioned only when the power is turned on. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to a transition mode other than the game mode after transitioning to either the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode after the power is turned on. Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to any of the setting confirmation mode, the setting change mode, and the game stop mode after shifting to the game mode.

The game stop mode is a transition mode that is set when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM630. Incidentally, when the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, the mode value storage area 637 stores "3" as the mode value.

(2-1-6. Counter circuit 640)
As shown in FIG. 5 , the counter circuit 640 performs timing processing of various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1 , and the timer circuit 650 performs timing processing of various timers provided in the pachinko machine 1 . For example, the timer circuit 650 includes a variable time timer 651 in which the variable time of the first special figure or the second special figure is set according to the selected variation pattern. The main control device 40 performs variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol until the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, and when the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed. display.

(2-1-7. Random Number Circuit 660)
The random number circuit 660 generates hardware random numbers used in the processing performed by the main controller 40 . Incidentally, the random number generated by the random number circuit 660 is exemplified by a big-hit determination random number used to determine whether the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a success or failure, and a hit determination random number used to determine whether a normal symbol is appropriate. Then, when the extracted big hit determination random number matches the random number value set in the first special figure success determination table 621a or the second special figure success determination table 621b, the success determination is performed. It is determined that the result is a big hit.

When the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, the main controller 40 stores the extracted big hit determination random number in the first special figure reservation storage area 631. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24 , the main controller 40 stores the extracted big hit determination random number in the second special figure reservation storage area 632 . In addition, when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 21, the main controller 40 stores the extracted hit determination random number in the normal pattern reservation storage area 633.

The random number circuit 660 generates a jackpot symbol determining random number 1 and a jackpot determining random number 2 used for selecting a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283 . Then, the main controller 40 extracts the extracted jackpot symbol determination random number 1 and jackpot symbol determination random number 2, and the random number set in the first special symbol selection table 622a or the second special symbol selection table 622b. Based on this, the special symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 is determined.

Similarly, the random number circuit 660 generates a winning determining random number used for selecting a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 285 . Then, the main controller 40 determines a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 285 based on the extracted winning symbol determination random number and the random number value set in the normal symbol selection table 622c.

Furthermore, the random number circuit 660 generates a reach determination random number used for determining whether or not to perform the out-of-reach effect. Then, based on the extracted reach determination random number and the random number value set in the reach determination table 624, main controller 40 determines whether or not to perform the out-of-reach effect.

In addition, the random number circuit 660 uses the special figure variation pattern determination random number 1 and the special figure variation pattern determination random number 2 used for selecting the variation pattern to be displayed in the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 Generate. Then, the main controller 40 extracts the special figure variation pattern determination random number 1 and the special figure variation pattern determination random number 2, and the first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a or the second special figure variation pattern selection table 623b Based on the random number value set to 1st special figure display device 281 or 2nd special figure display device 283 it decides the fluctuation pattern which fluctuates and displays.

Further, the random number circuit 660 generates a random number for determining a normal pattern variation pattern used for selecting a variation pattern to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 285 . Then, the main control device 40, based on the random number 2 for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern extracted and the random value set in the normal pattern fluctuation pattern selection table 623c, changes the fluctuation pattern to be displayed on the normal pattern display device 285. decide.

As shown in FIG. 6, the random number circuit 660 includes a random number generation circuit 661, three random number registers 662A-662C, a random number capture register 663, and random number latch flag registers 664A-664C. The random number generation circuit 661 is started at the same time when the MPU 600 is energized, and updates the random number at the timing obtained by appropriately dividing the system clock signal (SCLK) from the timer circuit 650 (see FIG. 5).

Each of the random number registers 662A-662C stores the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 661. FIG. The random value capture register 663 is used when specifying random value registers 662A to 662C that store random values. For example, when storing a random number in random number register 662A, main controller 40 sets "1" in random number capture register 663A. Similarly, main controller 40 sets "2" in random value capture register 663 when storing a random value in random value register 662B, and sets "2" in random value register 662C when storing a random value in random value register 662C. "3" is set in the capture register 663;

Random number latch flag registers 664A-664C indicate whether or not a random value has been loaded into each random value register 662A-662C. Specifically, when a random number is fetched into random number registers 662A-662C, main controller 40 sets "1" to corresponding random number latch flag registers 664A-664C. When main controller 40 refers to the random numbers stored in random number registers 662A to 662C, it sets "0" to the referenced random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C. Thereby, main controller 40 can grasp whether or not a random number is stored in each of random number registers 662A to 662C.

(2-2. Payout control device 41)
Returning to FIG. 4, the payout control device 41 will be described. The payout control device 41 is connected to the main control device 40 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. The dispensing control device 41 is connected to the glass frame opening switch 501 and the inner frame opening switch 502 via the dispensing relay terminal plate 534 and the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 . Then, the payout control device 41 transmits information on prize balls, information on the open/close state of the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30, etc. to the hall computer 500 or a test firing test device (not shown) via the external connection terminal plate 38. . Also, the payout control device 41 transmits a firing stop signal for stopping the firing of game balls to the firing control device 44 as necessary.

In addition, the payout control device 41 is connected via a back wiring relay terminal plate 530 to a ball cutoff switch 520 for detecting that the ball tank 31 (see FIG. 3) is empty. The ball cut-off switch 520 outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41 when it detects that the ball tank 31 has become empty.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected via a payout relay terminal plate 534 to a payout motor 521 for paying out game balls and a payout switch 522 for detecting that the game balls have been paid out. The payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 in response to a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game balls. When the payout switch 522 detects that the game balls have been paid out, a detection signal is generated. is output to the payout control device 41 . Further, the dispensing control device 41 is connected with a full switch 523 for detecting that the lower tray 13 is full. When the full switch 523 detects that the lower tray 13 is full, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41 .

The payout control device 41 stops the payout motor 521 when a detection signal is input from the ball-out switch 520 and when a detection signal is input from the full switch 523 . As a result, the payout operation of the prize balls by the payout unit 33 is stopped. The ball-out switch 520 continues to output the detection signal until the ball-out state is resolved, and the full switch 523 continues to output the detection signal until the lower tray 13 is released from the full state. Then, the payout control device 41 restarts the drive of the payout motor 521 when the input of the detection signal from the ball-out switch 520 and the full switch 523 is stopped.

When the present invention is applied to an enclosed game machine or the like in which game balls enclosed in the machine are circulated to play a game, the main control device 40 is connected to the payout control device 41 (in the case of an enclosed game machine, the game ball (preferably referred to as a frame control device since no payout is performed). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be less likely to be cheated.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the settlement display device 170 through the CR unit terminal board 535 so as to be capable of two-way communication. A ball lending switch 171 and a settlement switch 172 operated by the player are connected to the settlement display device 170 . The ball lending switch 171 is a switch operated when the player requests the lending of game balls, and the settlement switch 172 is a switch operated when the player requests settlement.

The ball lending switch 171 outputs a lending request operation signal upon detection of an operation by a player. The lending request signal output by the ball lending switch 171 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, and the lending request signal is sent to the payout control device 41 from the CR unit CR. When the payout control device 41 receives a lending request signal from the CR unit CR, it drives the payout motor 521 to pay out game balls and controls the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR.

The settlement switch 172 outputs an operation signal requesting settlement upon detection of an operation by a player. The settlement request signal output by the settlement switch 172 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, and the CR unit CR manages the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR in accordance with the settlement request signal. Controls balance display.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp 410 which is an LED that lights up when it is determined that the frequency of balls entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal. When the payout control device 41 receives a fraudulent command from the main controller 40, it lights up the fraud notification lamp 410, thereby informing employees of the gaming facility that there is a possibility of fraud.

(2-3. Sub-integrated control device 42 and production pattern control device 43)
The sub-integrated control device 42 is connected to the main control device 40 via the effect relay terminal board 532 and enables communication from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 . Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs effect control based on commands received from the main control device 40 . The effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 . The effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 respectively input respective detection signals by operation to the sub-integrated control device 42 .

The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the output of sound by driving the speaker 112 and controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and lamps including the frame-side decoration lamp 113 . Furthermore, the sub-integrated control device 42 is provided with a volume control switch for adjusting the volume output from the speaker 112 . The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the volume output from the speaker 112 based on the operation signal input from the volume control switch.

The performance symbol control device 43 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The sub-integrated control device 42 transmits to the performance symbol control device 43 commands relating to the display mode of the pseudo performance of displaying characters and the like, and the pseudo symbols of the special symbols. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 43 displays a pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 47 .

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs error notification by the speaker 112, the frame-side decoration lamp 113, and the effect pattern display device 47 when it is determined that the frequency of entering the general winning hole 27 is abnormal.

(2-4. Launch control device 44)
The launch control device 44 is connected to the payout control device 41 and allows communication from the payout control device 41 to the launch control device 44 . The shooting control device 44 controls the shooting motor 526 based on commands sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 and rotation signals of the shooting handle 14 to shoot and stop shooting game balls.

Also connected to the shooting control device 44 are a shooting stop switch 524 provided on the shooting handle 14 and a touch switch 525 for detecting that the shooting handle 14 is in contact with the player. The touch switch 525 inputs a detection signal to the launch control device 44 when detecting contact of the launch handle 14 by the player. Then, the shooting control device 44 shoots the game ball when the detection signal is input from the touch switch 525 . On the other hand, the firing stop switch 524 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 44 when operated by the player. When the detection signal is input from the firing stop switch 524 , the shooting control device 44 stops shooting the game ball even if the detection signal is input from the touch switch 525 .

(2-5. Power supply board 45)
As shown in FIG. 7 , the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit 671 , a power receiving circuit 672 , a power failure detection circuit 673 , and a backup power supply circuit 674 . The power supply circuit 671 converts an AC voltage supplied from an AC power supply (main power supply AC 24 V) provided outside to generate a DC voltage. A power switch 450 is provided in the power receiving circuit 672 , and the power circuit 671 is connected to an AC power supply via the power receiving circuit 672 . When the power switch 450 is turned on, the power circuit 671 is electrically connected to the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC 24V is supplied to the power circuit 671 . The power supply circuit 671 supplies necessary DC voltages to various controllers, actuators, and the like.

A power failure detection circuit 673 monitors the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 671 . Then, when the supplied voltage is less than a predetermined voltage, the power failure detection circuit 673 determines that the power switch 450 has been switched to OFF or that the power has been cut off due to the power failure. And the power failure detection signal output to the payout control device 41 is set to high level (ON). On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit 673 turns the power failure detection signal to low level (OFF) when the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 671 rises above a predetermined voltage.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the power failure detection circuit 673 has been described as an example of transmitting a power failure detection signal to the main controller 40 and the payout controller 41, but it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the power failure detection circuit 673 transmits a power failure detection signal to only one of the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41, from the main control device 40 to the payout control device 41, or from the payout control device 41 to the main control device 40, a power failure command may be transmitted.

The backup power supply circuit 674 is composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply circuit 674 charges the power of DC 5V generated while the power supply circuit 671 supplies power from the AC power supply, and in the event of a power failure, the backup power supply (DC 5V) is supplied to the RWM 630 of the main controller 40 and the payout control. It is supplied to the RWM and the like of the device 41 .

In this embodiment, backup power is supplied to the RWM 630 of the main controller 40 and the RWM of the payout controller 41 . Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 is kept for a certain period of time even after the power is cut off, and the contents stored in the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 at the time of the power cut, for example, the game state of the pachinko machine 1 and the prize Information such as the number of game balls to be put out as balls can be held.

On the other hand, backup power is not supplied to the RWM of the sub-integrated controller 42 . Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents stored in the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42 are erased.
(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the winning probabilities of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed according to the set value. For example, when the setting value is "1", the jackpot probability in the normal state (low probability) is set to 1/300 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the jackpot probability in the variable state (high probability) is set to 1/30 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Also, the small hit probability of the first special figure is set to 1/150 in both the normal state and the variable probability state. The small hit probability of the second special figure is set to 1/7.4 in both the normal state and the variable probability state.

When the set value is "2", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/290 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is the first special figure and the second special figure. Both figures are set to 1/29. In addition, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/290, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the variable probability state is set to 26/29. The small hit probability of the first special symbol is set to 1/150 in both the normal state and the variable probability state, and the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to 1/7.4 in both the normal state and the variable probability state.

When the set value is "3", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/280 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is the first special figure and the second special figure. Both figures are set to 1/28. In addition, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/280, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the variable probability state is set to 26/28. The small hit probability of the first special symbol is set to 1/150 in both the normal state and the variable probability state, and the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to 1/7.4 in both the normal state and the variable probability state.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, the set value is changed in three stages, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the set value may be increased to, for example, six stages. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the configuration is such that only the setting of the big hit probability is changed according to the set value, but it is not limited to this, and it is also possible to change the setting of the small hit probability according to the set value. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8, only the probability of a big hit is changed. However, the probability of a small win may be changed.

Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the set value is interlocked with the winning probability of the jackpot in the normal state and the winning probability in the variable probability state, but it is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, one of the jackpot winning probability in the normal state and the jackpot winning probability in the variable probability state is fixed regardless of the set value, and only the other is changed according to the set value. can be anything. Further, when the setting value is changed, the pachinko machine 1 may increase either one of the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state and decrease the other.

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the normal pattern is constant regardless of the set value. The winning probability of the normal pattern is set to 1/60 in the normal state, and is set to 1/1.000 in the probability variable state or the time saving game state.

In the pachinko machine 1, the variable probability entry rate for shifting to the variable probability state after the end of the big winning game is set to 60% for the first special symbol and 100% for the second special symbol. Further, the continuation of the probability variation state is set to 10000 times regardless of the probability variation after the first special symbol big hit or the probability variation after the second special symbol big hit. This setting is such that the variable probability state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In the pachinko machine 1, the time-saving rush rate for shifting to the time-saving game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the duration of the time saving game is determined according to the first time saving, the second time saving, and the time saving pattern that causes the second time saving. For example, the duration of the time-saving game is set until the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 times, 50 times, 30 times, or 20 times.

In the pachinko machine 1, a big win game is carried out at the first big winning hole 25 when a big win of the first special symbol or the second special symbol occurs. In the jackpot game, one game is selected from a 4R jackpot game in which 4 rounds of round games for opening the first jackpot 25 are performed, or a 10R jackpot game in which 10 rounds are performed. In each round, the first big prize winning opening 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or until the number of entering balls reaches the prescribed number of 10.

In the pachinko machine 1, a small winning game is carried out at a second big winning opening 26 when a second special prize small winning occurs. In the small winning game, the second big winning opening 26 is opened once over 1.600 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the normal figure is won in the time-saving game state, the normal electric accessory 22 is released once for 8 seconds. Also, in the non-time-saving game state, the general electric accessory 22 is opened once over 3.5 seconds. In this way, the open time of the general electric accessory 22 is a configuration in which the open time is changed according to the time saving game state and the non-time saving game state.

Next, prize balls will be described. The number of prize balls of the first special figure starting port 23 is set to "3" for each entering ball. The prize ball of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to "one" for one entering ball. The number of prize balls in the first big prize hole 25 is set to "10" for each entry ball. The number of prize balls in the second big prize hole 26 is set to "10" for each entry ball. The number of winning balls in the general winning opening 27 is set to "10" per one winning ball.

(4. Startup processing)
Next, the startup process executed by main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The activation process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 9, main controller 40 sets the stack pointer to the stack address as the first process of the activation process (process S1). Subsequently, main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table to the corresponding register (process S2) and sets the internal register (process S3). The interrupt vector address is used to specify the start address of an interrupt processing program, which will be described later, in the address space (memory space).

Next, main controller 40 reads the register of the input port (process S4) and determines whether or not the power failure stop signal is OFF (process S5). If the power failure detection signal remains ON and the determination is negative (process S5: No), main controller 40 determines that the voltage supplied from power supply board 45 has not reached the predetermined voltage. In this case, main controller 40 returns to process S4 and repeats process S4 and process S5 until the power failure stop signal is turned OFF.

On the other hand, if the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF and the determination is affirmative (process S5: Yes), the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 is equal to or higher than the predetermined voltage, and the voltage is stably supplied. It is determined that the state is reached, and writing to the RWM 630 is permitted (process S6).

After processing S6, main controller 40 executes an initial setting process (processing S7). This initial setting process (process S7) mainly sets the transition mode. Thereafter, main controller 40 prohibits interrupts (process S8) and saves registers (process S9). Further, main controller 40 executes a game performance calculation process for calculating game performance such as a base value (process S10). That is, main controller 40 performs calculations related to game performance outside the area of RWM 630 .

After processing S10, main controller 40 executes register restoration (processing S11), permits interrupts (processing S12), and returns to processing S8. In this manner, main controller 40 repeatedly executes processing S8 to processing S12 in the activation process. On the other hand, main controller 40 periodically (for example, at a 4 ms cycle) executes an interrupt process (see FIG. 10), which will be described later, between the execution of process S12 and the re-execution of process S8. .

(5. Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt processing executed by main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, main controller 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed in interrupt processing (process S21). In processing S21, the main controller 40 sets various timers provided in the main controller 40 and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After processing S21, main controller 40 determines whether or not the mode value stored in mode value storage area 637 is "3" (processing S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Yes process S), the pachinko machine 1 can determine that the game stop mode is set as the shift mode. In other words, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which the game cannot be started and is in a state of waiting for the power switch 450 to be turned off. Therefore, in this case, main controller 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the activation process (see FIG. 9).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in mode value storage area 637 is not "3" (process S22: No), main controller 40 executes timer update processing for updating various timers provided in main controller 40. Execute (process S23). Subsequently, main controller 40 executes an input determination process (process S24), which is a process related to the entry of game balls into various starting holes and various winning holes. Details of the input determination process (process S24) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the process S24, the main controller 40 executes a win/fail determination process (process S25), which is a process related to win/fail determination and a big hit game. The details of the success/failure determination process (process S25) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S25, the main controller 40 executes a game state setting process (process S26) for transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer 500 when the game state has changed. In the process S26, the main controller 40, for example, after the jackpot game (special game) or the winning game (universal game) in the above-described win/fail determination process (process S25), a signal to the hall computer 500 after a predetermined time elapses. to send. When the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test-fire test device (not shown), the main controller 40 transmits a test signal indicating that the game state has changed to the test-fire test device (not shown) in step S26. do. Furthermore, in the process S26, a process of setting any one of a plurality of types of variation tables according to the game state is also executed as the variation table for selecting the variation pattern (variation time) of the special figure.

After processing S26, main controller 40 performs error monitoring processing (processing S27) for monitoring whether or not an error has occurred. The errors monitored by the main controller 40 in the error monitoring process (process S27) include open errors indicating that the front frame 11 and inner frame 30 are open, and abnormal radio waves detected by a radio wave sensor (not shown). A radio wave error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected, a vibration error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), and the like are exemplified.

After the process S27, the main controller 40 executes a prize ball command transmission process (process S28) for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control device 41. FIG. Then, the payout control device 41, based on the received ball command, executes the payout of the prize balls set for each of the various starting openings or the various winning openings in which the balls have entered.

After processing S28, the main controller 40 creates image data, sound data, etc. according to the content of the game during execution, and executes performance data output processing (processing S29) for outputting to the sub-integrated control device 42. FIG. Furthermore, the main controller 40, when detecting the occurrence of an error in the error monitoring process (processing S27) described above, depending on the content of the detected error, the error display in the effect symbol display device 47, the frame side decoration lamp 113 lighting or blinking, and error notification such as voice output from the speaker 112 is performed as appropriate.

After processing S29, main controller 40 executes external output processing (processing S30) to hall computer 500 via external connection terminal board . In the process S30, the main controller 40, based on the processing contents of the above-described winning/failure determination process (process S25), the first big winning opening solenoid 510, the second big winning opening solenoid 511, and the general electric accessory solenoid 512. to hall computer 500 . Further, in process S30, main controller 40 transmits a security signal to hall computer 500 when an error is detected in the error monitoring process (process S27). In addition, when the pachinko machine 1 is connected to the test-firing test device, the main controller 40, in processing S30, generates data relating to the first grand prize-winning solenoid 510, the second grand prize-winning solenoid 511, and the general electrical role solenoid 512. and security signals to the test-firing equipment.

As shown in FIG. 11, after the process S30, the main controller 40 saves the register (process S31) and executes the performance display data creation process (process S32). In process S32, main controller 40 displays the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of RWM 630 in the startup process (see FIG. 9) and the test result of the test firing test to performance display device 403. Create data for display. After processing S31, main controller 40 executes register restoration (processing S33).

After processing S33, main controller 40 executes segment data creation processing (processing S34). In processing S34, main controller 40 prepares to display the data created in processing S31 on performance display device 403, and commons of various LEDs provided in performance display device 403 (8-bit unit display area related to LED segments) create segment data for light emission control for each

After the processing S34, the main controller 40 displays the game performance and the trial shooting test data on the performance display device 403 as display processing (processing S35) for various display devices. In addition, in the process S35, the main control device 40, depending on the game situation during execution, the first special figure display device 281, the second special figure display device 283, the normal symbol display device 285, the variable display and confirmation of various symbols display, etc. After processing S35, main controller 40 permits an interrupt (processing S36), and returns to the startup processing (see FIG. 9).

Note that the main controller 40 executes the calculation processing for performance display (processing S10) in the start-up processing (FIG. 9), while interrupting the processing related to the display of the calculation result in the calculation processing for performance display (processing S10). done in processing. In this regard, main controller 40 performs the performance display calculation processing (processing S10), which requires a large amount of processing, in the startup processing, thereby prohibiting interrupts (processing S8) before the performance display calculation processing (processing S10) ends. , FIG. 9) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main controller 40 executes the display processing for the performance display device 403 at the same timing as the display processing for the first special figure display device 281 or the like, thereby improving the efficiency of display control.

(6. Input determination processing)
Next, the input determination process (process S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, main controller 40 executes a special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special figure entering ball confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure starting opening 23 or the second special figure starting opening 24. FIG. The details of the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After processing S101, main controller 40 executes a normal game entry confirmation processing (processing S102). The normal pattern entering ball confirmation process (process S102) is a process executed when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 21. In addition, the detail of normal figure entering ball confirmation processing (processing S102) is mentioned later, referring the flowchart shown in FIG.

After processing S102, main controller 40 executes winning number counting processing (processing S103). The winning number counting process (process S103) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 25, the second big winning hole 26 or the general winning hole 27. FIG. Specifically, in the process S103, the main controller 40, when the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507 or the general winning opening switch 508 detects a game ball, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening 26 or the general winning opening 27.例文帳に追加

After processing S103, main controller 40 executes out count processing (processing S104). The number-of-outs count process (process S104) is a process of totaling the number of outs used for calculating the game performance. Specifically, in the process S104, the main control device 40, the first special figure starting opening switch 503, the second special figure starting opening switch 504, the normal symbol operation switch 505, the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507, When the general winning opening switch 508 and the out opening switch 509 detect game balls, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of outs.

After processing S104, main controller 40 determines whether or not the frequency of ball entry into general winning opening 27 is abnormal (processing S105). Specifically, in the process S105, the main controller 40 determines that when the number of game balls entered into the general winning hole 27 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) exceeds a specified number (for example, 10), fraud is detected. determined to have been done. As a result, if the ball-entering frequency is normal and the determination is negative (process S105: No), main controller 40 terminates this process and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 10).

On the other hand, if the ball-entering frequency is abnormal and the determination is affirmative (process S105: Yes), the main control device 40 transmits an illegality notification command to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S106 ), the process ends. In processing S106, the payout control device 41 that has received the fraud notification command from the main control device 40 turns on the fraud notification lamp 410 (see FIG. 3) provided in the payout control device 41. FIG.

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the fraud notification command from the main control device 40 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decoration lamp 113, outputting sound from the speaker 112, or the like. Further, the performance symbol control device 43, which has received the fraudulent notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42, performs a warning display to the effect that fraud has been done in the performance symbol display device 47. - 特許庁In addition, the error notification by voice output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the error notification is started, and the error notification by the warning display on the production pattern display device 47 and the frame side decoration lamp 113 starts the error notification. It ends after 5 minutes.

(6-1. Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 12) will be described. In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), a plurality of types of first special figure random numbers are extracted and retained and stored according to the entry into the first special figure start opening 23, and the second special figure start opening 24 Random numbers of a plurality of types of second special symbols are extracted and retained and stored in accordance with the entry into the ball. And it is a process of transmitting various commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 .

As shown in FIG. 13, the "special figure entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the entry into the first special figure entry opening 23 is detected by the first special figure entry opening switch 503 in processing S110. . If the determination is negative (process S110: No), the process proceeds to process S115.
If the determination is affirmative (process S110: Yes), in process S111 whether the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the first special figure reserved storage area 631 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached No) Determine. If the determination is affirmative (process S111: Yes), the process proceeds to process S115.

If it is a negative determination in the process S111 (process S111: No), in the process S112, the first special pattern jackpot determination random number, jackpot pattern determination random number, reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted. . Various extracted random numbers are stored in a temporary storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area 631 . Furthermore, the various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area 631 as the first special figure reservation storage. In addition, even if the number of reserved storage of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as winning or not random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as if there was a stored number.

Subsequently, the prefetch determination process of the first special figure of the process S113 is executed. In this prefetching determination process, the random number for determining the jackpot or the random number for determining the jackpot pattern stored in the temporary storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area 631 is performed before the determination of whether or not the jackpot will be achieved. is a specific number. For example, as a specific number, whether it is a number that is determined to be a big hit, whether it is a number that is determined to be a super reach or a reach, etc. It is confirmed whether or not it is a jackpot with which a time-saving game is provided. Also, in this process, a prefetch command indicating the determination result of the prefetch determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 . After that, in the process S114, a pending storage counter indicating the number of pending storage is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the pending storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It should be noted that the prefetch command is desirably transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, the configuration may be such that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time, regardless of the content of the determination. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 carries out a look-ahead performance suggesting the possibility of a big hit or a ready-to-win in the pending memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 47. - 特許庁

In the following process S115, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting opening switch 504 detects the ball entering the second special figure starting opening 24 or not. If the determination is negative (process S115: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 12), and ends this process. If the determination is affirmative (process S115: Yes), whether or not the number of pending memories of the second special figure stored in the second special figure holding storage area 632 in process S116 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached No) Determine. If the determination is affirmative (process S116: Yes), the process returns.

If it is a negative determination in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for the second special pattern jackpot determination, the jackpot pattern determination random number, the small hit pattern determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern Random numbers for decision etc. are extracted. Various extracted random numbers are stored in a temporary storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 632 . Furthermore, the various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 632 as the second special figure reservation storage. Furthermore, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored as reserved storage. In addition, even if the number of pending memories of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as winning random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as if there was a stored number.

Subsequently, in the process S118, the second special figure prefetch determination process is executed. This look-ahead determination process includes a jackpot determining random number, a jackpot pattern determining random number, etc., stored in the temporary storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 632 before the determination of whether or not the jackpot will occur. is a specific number. For example, as a specific number, whether it is a number that is determined to be a big hit, whether it is a number that is determined to be a super reach or a reach, etc. It is confirmed whether or not it is a jackpot with which a time-saving game is provided. In addition, in this process, a prefetch command indicating the determination result of the prefetch determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 . After that, in the process S119, the pending storage counter indicating the pending storage number is added, and the pending storage number instruction command indicating the added pending storage counter value of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It should be noted that the prefetch command is desirably transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, the configuration may be such that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time, regardless of the content of the determination. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 carries out a look-ahead performance suggesting the possibility of a big hit or a ready-to-win in the pending memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 47. - 特許庁

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), if the number of reserved storage is not full, the extracted random number is stored in a preset temporary storage area, and then the random number stored in the temporary storage area is stored. It is configured to be stored in the subject's reserved storage area. Without being limited to this, if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the temporary memory area and the main reserved memory area, respectively. Furthermore, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24, the extracted random number is stored in a temporary storage area. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved memories is full, and if not full, the random number stored in the temporary memory area may be stored in the reserved memory area of the subject. In this case, if the number of reserved memories is full, the random numbers stored in the temporary memory area are erased.

In addition, in the special figure entering ball confirmation process (process S101), the prefetch determination process prefetches the random number stored in the temporary storage area, but not limited to this, the random number stored in the main reservation storage area You may make it prefetch and determine.

(6-2. Normal map entry confirmation process)
Next, with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. 14, the general pattern entry confirmation process (process S102) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 12) will be described. The general pattern entry confirmation process (process S102) extracts random numbers related to a plurality of general pattern patterns according to the entry into the normal pattern operation port 21 and retains and stores them. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 resulting from the entry into the normal figure operation port 21 .

As shown in FIG. 14, the "normal pattern entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the normal pattern operation switch 505 detects the entry into the normal pattern operation opening 21 in the process S121. If the determination is negative (process S121: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 12), and ends this process. If the determination is affirmative (process S121: Yes), in process S122 it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage for the general pattern stored in the general pattern reservation storage area 633 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). do. If the determination is affirmative (process S122: Yes), the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S122 (processing S122: No), in processing S123, the random number for determining the hit of the general pattern, the random number for determining the winning pattern, the random number for determining the variation pattern, and the like are extracted. Then, the extracted various random numbers are stored in the normal-pattern reservation storage area 633 as the normal-pattern reservation memory. It should be noted that even if the number of reserved memory for the normal pattern is "0", the various random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the normal pattern activation port 21 are the same as when there is a memory number less than the maximum value. remembered. After that, in processing S124, the pending memory counter indicating the number of pending memory is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the pending memory counter of the normal pattern is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

(7. Appropriateness determination processing)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, the suitability determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the main controller 40, as the first process to be executed in the success/failure determination process (process S25), the general figure success/failure determination process which is a process related to the success/failure determination of the general figure and the winning game (universal figure game) (Processing S200) is executed. In addition, the details of the normal figure suitability determination process (process S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 16 to 20 .

Subsequently, the main controller 40 executes a special figure success/failure determination process (process S300) which is a process related to the first special figure or the second special figure success/failure determination and a big hit game (special game). The details of the special figure propriety determination process (process S300) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

(7-1. Normal figure right/wrong determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 16 to 20, the "normal figure right/wrong determination process" (process S200) executed in the right/wrong determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16, the main controller 40, as the first process to be executed in the normal pattern suitability determination process (process S200), the normal electric role 22 that operates during the winning game (normal pattern game) is in operation. It is determined whether or not there is (processing S201). In the process S201, the general electric accessory 22 is operating, and if the determination is affirmative (process S201: Yes), the main controller 40 determines that the winning game is in progress, and the general figure game process (process S250). Move to

On the other hand, if the general electric accessory 22 is not in operation and the determination is negative (process S201: No), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the general design display device 285 is displaying the general design in a variable manner. A determination is made (process S202). As a result, when the normal map is displayed in a variable display, and if the determination is affirmative (process S202: Yes), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal map during the variable display has elapsed ( process S203).

Then, if the fluctuation time of the normal map that is being displayed in fluctuation has passed, and if the determination is affirmative (process S203: Yes), the main controller 40 stops the fluctuation of the normal map and confirms display processing. (processing S203), and shifts to the normal game processing (processing S250). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the general pattern that is being displayed in a variable display has not elapsed and the determination is negative (processing S203: No), the main controller 40 skips the processing S204 and performs the general pattern game processing (processing S250).

In the processing S202, if the normal pattern is not being changed and the determination is negative (processing S202: No), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the normal pattern display device 285 is displaying the normal pattern. (process S205).

Then, when the normal map is being displayed and the determination is affirmative (process S205: Yes), main controller 40 determines whether or not the normal map final display time has elapsed (process S206). As a result, if the fixed display time has not elapsed and the determination is negative (process S206: No), the main controller 40 proceeds to the normal game process (process S250). On the other hand, if the fixed display time for the normal map has passed and the determination is affirmative (process S206: Yes), main controller 40 executes the fixed display end process (process S207).

In processing S207, the main controller 40 sets the end of the display of the normal pattern which is being confirmed and displayed on the normal pattern display device 285. FIG. In addition, the main controller 40 transmits a command to the sub-integrated controller 42 to end the production of the general pattern on the production pattern display device 47 . After processing S207, main controller 40 proceeds to processing S208 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 17, in process S208, main controller 40 determines whether or not the result of the winning/losing determination of the normal figure is winning. Then, if the result of the success/failure determination of the normal pattern is a hit, and if the determination is affirmative (process S208: Yes), the main controller 40 performs processing for starting a winning game (normal pattern game). Specifically, the main controller 40 performs a process (process S209) for starting the operation of the universal electrical accessory 22. FIG. In addition, the main control device 40 transmits a winning game start command instructing the start of a winning game effect to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S210), and starts timing of the winning game start interval time. After processing S210, main controller 40 shifts to normal game processing (processing S250, see FIG. 16).

On the other hand, in the processing S208, the result of the determination of whether the normal pattern is wrong is a loss, and if it is a negative determination (processing S208: No), the main controller 40 skips the processing S209 and the processing S210, and the normal pattern game processing ( Processing S250).

Returning to FIG. 16, the description of the general-purpose right/wrong determination process (process S200) will be continued. In processing S205, if the determination is negative (processing S205: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not there is a pending memory of a general map (processing S211).

As a result, if there is no reserved memory for the normal pattern and the determination is negative (process S211: No), the main controller 40 proceeds to the normal pattern game process (process S250). On the other hand, if there is a reserve memory for the general map, and if the determination is affirmative (process S211: Yes), the main controller 40 performs shift processing for the reserve memory for the general map (process S212). A decision is made based on the oldest reserved memory. In addition, in accordance with this process S212, main controller 40 subtracts 1 from the number of pending storage of the general map. Then, after processing S212, the process proceeds to processing S213 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 20, in step S213, main controller 40 performs a win/fail decision based on a win/fail decision table (normal table) used in normal drawing and a win determination random number. As a result, if the result of the success/failure determination is a hit, and if the result of the process S214 is affirmative (process S214: Yes), the main controller 40 determines the winning symbol of the normal pattern based on the winning symbol determination random number. Along with (processing S215), the variation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (processing S216). After that, the main control device 40 executes a winning setting process (processing S217) for setting the start interval time and the end interval time of the winning game.

On the other hand, if the result of the success/failure determination is a loss, and if the determination in process S214 is negative (process S214: No), main controller 40 determines the winning symbol based on the winning symbol determination random number (process S218). , the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number (process S219).

In the process S216 and the process S219, the main controller 40 determines the variation pattern so that the variation time of the normal figure is shortened compared to the normal state if the game state is a probability variable game, a short time game state, or the like. For example, the main controller 40 selects a variation pattern with a variation time of 10 seconds in the normal state, and if the game state is a probability variable game or a short-time game state, the variation time is 0.00, which is shorter than the normal state. Select a variation pattern of 5 seconds.

After processing S217 or processing S219, the main controller 40 transmits the reserved storage information including the information indicating the reduction of the normal map reserved storage to the sub-integrated control device 42 (processing S220). Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the pending memory information transmits the pending memory information to the performance symbol control device 43 and updates the display contents of the normal pattern pending display (not shown) on the performance symbol display device 47 .

After the process S220, the main controller 40 transmits a normal figure fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated controller 42 (process S221). The processing S221 is a pre-processing for performing an effect corresponding to the normal pattern in the production pattern display device 47 in accordance with the variable display of the normal pattern in the normal pattern display device 285 . Specifically, the main control device 40, for the sub-integrated control device 42, as a general pattern fluctuation start command, a pattern fluctuation start command including the result of the success or failure determination, a general pattern fluctuation pattern, etc., in processing S215 or processing S218 A performance designation command for designating a performance corresponding to the determined winning pattern or losing pattern is transmitted. After processing S221, main controller 40 executes normal game processing (processing S250, FIG. 16).

(7-2. Normal game processing)
Next, with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. 21, the general pattern game processing (processing S250) executed in the normal pattern suitability determination processing (processing S200) will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the general electric accessory 22 is open as the first process executed in the general game process (process S250) (process S251). Then, if the universal electrical accessory 22 is open and the determination is affirmative (process S251: Yes), the main controller 40 proceeds to process S252 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22 , in processing S252, the main controller 40 determines whether or not four game balls have entered the general electric accessory 22 based on the detection signal of the second special figure starting port switch 504 . Then, if the number of game balls entering the general electric role 22 has not reached four and the determination is negative (process S252: No), the main controller 40 releases the general electric role 22. It is determined whether or not a predetermined period of time has elapsed since (process S253). Then, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the general electric accessory 22 was opened and the determination is negative (process S253: No), the main controller 40 continues the general pattern game process (process S250, FIG. 21 (see FIG. 15), and returns to the success/failure determination process (see FIG. 15).

On the other hand, when the number of game balls entering the general electric accessory 22 reaches four and the determination is affirmative in the processing S252 (processing S252: Yes), or a predetermined time after the general electrical accessory 22 is released has passed, and in the process S252, if the determination is affirmative (process S253: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the universal electrical accessory solenoid 512 to close the universal electrical accessory 22 (processing S254). Subsequently, main controller 40 executes an end interval process (process S255) for starting clocking of the end interval time. After processing S255, main controller 40 ends the normal game processing (processing S250) and returns.

Returning to FIG. 21, the description of the normal game process (process S250) is continued. If a negative determination is made in process S251 (process S251: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not it is during the end interval (process S256). As a result, if the end interval is in progress and the determination is affirmative (process S256: Yes), then main controller 40 determines whether or not the end interval time has elapsed (process S257).

As a result, in the process S257, if the determination is affirmative (process S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the winning game in the process S258, and subsends the winning game end command in the process S259. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 42 . Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the winning game end command ends the winning game effect. After the process S259, the main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250, see FIG. 21), and returns to the winning/failure determination process (see FIG. 15). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not passed and the determination is negative (process S257: No), the main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250) and returns to the success/failure determination process.

If the determination in process S256 is negative (process S256: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not the start interval time has passed (process S260). As a result, the start interval time has passed, and if the determination is affirmative (process S260: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electrical accessory solenoid 512 in the process S261, and the general electrical accessory 22 Open. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in process S260 (process S260: No), main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the success/failure determination process.

(7-3. Special figure right or wrong determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 21 to 33, the "special figure suitability determination process" (process S300) executed in the suitability determination process (process S25, see FIG. 15) will be described. The special figure validity determination process (process S300) includes "first special figure validity determination process" shown in FIGS. 21 to 22, "second special figure validity determination process" shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 are sequentially executed.

The "special figure validity determination process" (process S300) is the "first special figure validity determination process" and the "second special figure validity determination process". is executed.

(7-3-1. 1st special figure propriety determination process)
As shown in FIG. 21, the "first special figure win/loss determination process" first confirms whether or not the special electric role is not activated in the process S301, and determines whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress. If the determination is negative (process S301: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure propriety determination process.

If it is an affirmative determination (processing S301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure is in the process of stopping fluctuation in processing S302. If the determination is affirmative (process S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the first special figure is being displayed in process S303.

If it is an affirmative determination in said process S303 (process S303: Yes), it will be determined whether there exists pending memory of the 1st special figure in process S304. If the determination is negative (process S304: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S304: Yes), the number of pending memories of the first special figure is subtracted in process S305, and shift processing of the pending storage is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure becomes the target of the propriety determination.

Subsequently, in the processing S310 shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation (high probability) state of the special figure. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is "1". The variable probability flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the variable probability state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the variable probability state is set. On the other hand, when it is canceled (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is set to the normal (low probability) state.

If it is affirmative determination in the process S310 (process S310: Yes), in the process S311 compare the hit/fail determination table at the time of probability change and the jackpot determination random number of the first special figure that is the target of the hit/fail determination. to make a decision. If it is a negative determination in the process S310 (process S310: No), in the process S312 compare the low-probability success/failure determination table and the jackpot determination random number for the pending storage of the first special figure to be the target of the success/failure determination. and make a decision.

Subsequently, in processing S313, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is in the midst of a big hit variation. If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes), the determination of whether or not the first special figure is forcibly lost, and the process proceeds to process S320. If the determination is negative (process S313: No), in process S314, it is determined whether or not the success determination in the process S311 or the process S312 is a big hit. If it is a negative determination (process S314: No), the determination of the suitability of the first special figure is regarded as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S320.

If it is affirmative determination in the process S314 (process S314: Yes), in the process S315, the big hit design is determined based on the big hit design determination random number in the reserved memory of the first special design to be the target of the success/failure determination.

Next, in the process S316, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the reserved storage of the first special figure to be the target of the judgment, variation such as the variation time of the jackpot pattern of the first special figure from the selected variation table A pattern is determined. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the variation table is determined in accordance with the last big hit pattern, the game state at the time of winning/losing determination, etc. in the processing S26 of the interrupt processing (see FIG. 10). Then, a variation pattern is determined from the determined variation table based on the variation pattern determination random number.

After determination of the variation pattern, big hit setting processing is performed in processing S317. In this process, based on the determined jackpot pattern, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as executing a 10R jackpot game, the transition to the probability variable state after the jackpot game is over, the transition to the time-saving game state, the number of times these are continued, and the production The setting of the time of the big win start performance of the big win game executed by the pattern display device 47, the time of the big win end performance, etc. are set.

Next, in the process S318, a process of transmitting the information of the reserved storage of the first special figure after the success/failure judgment (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the reservation storage after the execution of the success/failure judgment) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.

Furthermore, in processing S319, the symbol variation start control of the first special figure display device 281 is performed, and a symbol variation start command and a symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device . Then return. In addition, the fluctuation start command and the design designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure, the determination result of the first special figure determination, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a pattern confirmation command may be sent to instruct the end of the variable time. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S314 (processing S314: No), it is determined whether or not the success determination in the processing S311 or the processing S312 is a small hit in processing S320. If the determination is affirmative (processing S320: Yes), in processing S321, a small winning symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the small winning symbol of the first special symbol to be the target of the success/failure determination.

Subsequently, in the process S322, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special figure to be the target of the judgment, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the small winning symbol of the first special figure is determined from the selected variation table. It is determined. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the variation table is determined in accordance with the last big hit pattern, the game state at the time of winning/losing determination, etc. in the processing S26 of the interrupt processing (see FIG. 10). Then, a variation pattern is determined from the determined variation table based on the variation pattern determination random number.

Then, small hit setting processing is performed in processing S323. In this process, based on the determined small winning pattern, the contents of the small winning game, the setting of the time of the small winning start performance of the small winning game performed by the performance pattern display device 47, the time of the small winning ending performance, etc. Settings are made. After that, the processing S318 and the processing S319 are executed, and the process returns.

If the affirmative determination (processing S313: Yes) or the negative determination (processing S320: No) in the processing S320 in the processing S313, the first special figure is a loss determination, so the first special figure losing design in the processing S325 to decide.

Next, in the process S326, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special figure to be the target of the judgment, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the first special figure losing pattern is determined from the selected variation table. be. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the variation table is determined in accordance with the last big hit pattern, the game state at the time of winning/losing determination, etc. in the processing S26 of the interrupt processing (see FIG. 10). Then, a variation pattern is determined from the determined variation table based on the variation pattern determination random number. Next, in step S327, a loss setting process is performed. After that, the process S318 and the process S319 are executed, and then the process returns.

(7-3-2. Second special figure propriety determination process)
As shown in FIG. 23, the "second special figure win/loss determination process" first confirms whether or not the special electric role is not activated in the process S331, and determines whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress. If the determination is negative (process S331: No), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the special figure propriety determination process.

If the determination is affirmative (process S331: Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure is in the process of stopping the fluctuation in process S332. If the determination is affirmative (process S332: Yes), it is determined whether or not the final symbol of the second special figure is being displayed in process S333.

If it is an affirmative determination in the processing S333 (processing S333: Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a pending memory of the second special figure in processing S334. If the determination is negative (process S334: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S334: Yes), the number of pending memories of the second special figure is subtracted in process S335, and shift processing of the pending storage is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the second special figure is subject to the propriety determination.

Subsequently, in the process S340 shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state of the special figure. If it is an affirmative determination (process S340: Yes), in process S341, the determination is made by comparing the hit/fail determination table at the time of probability change and the random number for determining the big hit of the second special figure to be the target of the determination. If it is a negative determination (process S340: No), in process S342, the determination is made by comparing the low-probability success/failure determination table and the second special figure big hit determination random number that is the subject of the success/failure determination.

Subsequently, in processing S343, it is determined whether or not the first special figure is in the midst of a big hit fluctuation. If the determination is affirmative (process S343: Yes), the determination of whether the second special figure is true or not is forcibly lost, and the process proceeds to process S355. If the determination is negative (process S343: No), in process S344, it is determined whether or not the success determination in the process S341 or the process S342 is a big hit.

If it is affirmative determination in the process S344 (process S344: Yes), in the process S345, the big hit design is determined based on the big hit design determination random number of the second special symbol to be the target of the success/failure determination.

Subsequently, in the process S346, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be the target of the judgment, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the jackpot design of the second special figure is determined from the selected variation table. be. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the variation table is determined in accordance with the last big hit pattern, the game state at the time of winning/losing determination, etc. in the processing S26 of the interrupt processing (see FIG. 10). Then, similarly to the process S316, a variation pattern is determined from the determined variation table based on the variation pattern determination random number.

After determination of the variation pattern, big hit setting processing is performed in processing S347. In this process, the contents of the big win game are set, for example, the 15R big win game is executed based on the determined big win symbols. In addition, the transition to the probability variable state after the end of the big hit game, the transition to the time saving game state, the number of times of continuation of these, the setting of the time of the big hit start production of the big hit game performed by the production pattern display device 47, the time of the big hit end production etc. are set.

Next, in the process S348, the process of transmitting the information of the reserved storage after the judgment of the second special figure (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the reserved storage after the execution of the judgment) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.

In subsequent processing S349, the symbol variation start control of the second special figure display device 283 is performed, and a symbol variation start command and a symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device . Then return. In addition, the variation start command and the symbol designation command include the variation pattern of the second special figure, the determination result of the right or wrong determination of the second special figure, and the like. Furthermore, depending on the configuration, a pattern confirmation command may be sent to instruct the end of the variable time. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

If a negative determination is made in the process S344 (process S344: No), it is determined whether or not the success/failure determination in the process S341 or the process S342 is a small hit in the process S350. If the determination is affirmative (processing S350: Yes), in processing S351, a small winning symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the small winning symbol of the second special symbol, which is the target of the success/failure determination.

Subsequently, in the process S352, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be the target of the judgment, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the small winning symbol of the second special figure is determined from the selected variation table. It is determined. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the variation table is determined in accordance with the last big hit pattern, the game state at the time of winning/losing determination, etc. in the processing S26 of the interrupt processing (see FIG. 10). Then, a variation pattern is determined from the determined variation table based on the variation pattern determination random number.

Then, small hit setting processing is performed in processing S353. In this process, based on the determined small winning pattern, the contents of the small winning game, the setting of the time of the small winning start performance of the small winning game performed by the performance pattern display device 47, the time of the small winning ending performance, etc. Settings are made. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and the process returns.

If the affirmative determination in the processing S343 (processing S343: Yes) or the negative determination in the processing S350 (processing S350: No), the second special figure is a loss determination, so the second special figure losing design in the processing S355 to decide.

In the subsequent process S356, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be the target of the success/failure determination, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the second special figure losing pattern is determined from the selected variation table. . In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the variation table is determined in accordance with the last big hit pattern, the game state at the time of winning/losing determination, etc. in the processing S26 of the interrupt processing (see FIG. 10). Then, a variation pattern is determined from the determined variation table based on the variation pattern determination random number. Next, in step S357, a loss setting process is performed. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and then the process returns.

If the process S302 (FIG. 21) or the process S332 (FIG. 23) is a negative determination (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. symbol variation time has elapsed (process S360). If it is an affirmative determination (process S360: Yes), in process S361, the control to end the variable display of the first special figure display device 281 and confirm and display the first special figure, or the variation of the second special figure display device 283 Control is performed to end the display and to confirm and display the second special figure. Further, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 so that the pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the special symbol is displayed. In addition, since the variation time is specified by the variation start command, the configuration may be such that the symbol determination command is not transmitted. With this configuration, the effect display can be equally performed while suppressing the number of commands.

Subsequently, in the process S362, it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmed and displayed in the process S361 is a small winning symbol. If the determination is affirmative (process S362: Yes), the interruption flag is set to "1" in process S363. After that, it shifts to the "jackpot game process".

If it is a negative determination in the processing S362 (processing S362: No), it is determined whether or not the special figure is a big hit design in the processing S364. If the determination is negative (process S364: No), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".
If the determination is affirmative (process S364: Yes), the stop flag is set to "1" in process S365. After that, it shifts to the "jackpot game process".

If a negative determination is made in the processing S360 (processing S360: No), it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is set to "1" in the processing S366. If it is an affirmative determination (processing S366: Yes), special figure fluctuation interruption processing is performed in processing S367. After that, it shifts to the jackpot game process.

In the special figure fluctuation interruption process, since one special figure (second special figure) of the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, the other special figure (first Special figure) is a process to interrupt the fluctuation. Furthermore, this process is a process of stopping the measurement of the variation time of the other special figure, and when the small hit game based on the fixed display of one special figure is finished, the variation of the other special figure is resumed.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S366 (processing S366: No), it is determined whether or not the stop flag is set to "1" in the processing S368. If the determination is negative (process S368: No), the process proceeds to "jackpot game process". If the determination is affirmative (process S368: Yes), the special figure fluctuation stop process is performed in process S369, and then the process proceeds to "big hit game process".

The special figure fluctuation stopping process is a process of stopping the fluctuation of the other special figure during fluctuation with a losing figure, since one of the first special figure or the second special figure has been confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol. be.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S303 or the processing S333 (processing S303 or processing S333: No), as shown in FIG. determine whether or not If the determination is negative (process S370: No), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".

On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S370: Yes), in process S371 the first special figure display by the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure confirmation symbol display by the second special figure display device 283 , and transmits a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the confirmation display of the pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

Subsequently, in step S372, it is determined whether or not the symbols of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are a combination that will result in a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (processing S372: Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is "1" in processing S373. If the determination is negative (process S373: No), the process proceeds to process S375. If the determination is affirmative (process S373: Yes), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" in process S374.

In processing S375, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving gaming state is "1". If the determination is negative (process S375: No), the process proceeds to process S377. If the determination is affirmative (process S375: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S376.

The time saving flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the time saving game state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the time saving game state is set. On the other hand, when released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is set to a non-time-saving gaming state.

By these processes, the game state regarding the variable probability state and the time saving game state during the big hit game is reset to the normal state.

Next, in process S377, the operation of the condition device is started. In addition, the condition device is operated when the judgment of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit and the big winning pattern is confirmed and displayed to establish the start condition of the big winning game, and the accessory in the big winning game. It is a device necessary for the operation of continuous actuators.

In the subsequent process S378, the accessory continuous operating device is operated. Furthermore, the special electric accessory is operated according to the operation of the accessory continuous operating device. As a result, the big win game can be started, and the big win game start process is performed in the following process S379.

In the jackpot game start process, a command to start the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (jackpot opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 . After that, it shifts to the "jackpot game process".

If it is negative determination in the processing S372 (processing S372: No), as shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not the pattern of the second special figure is a combination that becomes a small hit in processing S380. If the determination is negative (process S380: No), the process proceeds to process S383. If the determination is affirmative (process S380: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric role product is performed in process S381. In subsequent processing S382, a small winning game start processing is performed. In this process, a command to start a small winning game and information related to the small winning game (opening time of small winning, release pattern, ending time of small winning, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 .

In subsequent processing S383, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". If the determination is negative (process S383: No), the process proceeds to process S387. If it is an affirmative determination (process S383: Yes), after the big hit game that caused the shift to the time saving game state in the process S384, after the end of the small hit game or after the loss fluctuation, the first special figure and the second special figure Perform processing to count the number of fluctuations (time saving counter). In this case, the number of fluctuations is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure.

For example, if the number of continuations of the time-saving gaming state is 100 times, the process of counting the number of times of variation is performed by setting the time-saving counter from "100" to "1" for each variation other than the first special figure and the second special figure. It is desirable to perform a process of subtracting . Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations may be performed by adding "1" to the time-saving counter from "0" for each fluctuation other than the first and second special figures. .

Next, in processing S385, it is determined whether or not the time saving counter has reached the number of times of ending the time saving game state. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in step S384 is the number of times of completion (or whether or not it is "0" in the configuration of subtraction). If the determination is negative (process S385: No), the process proceeds to process S387. If the determination is affirmative (process S385: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S386. Thereby, the game state is shifted to the non-time-saving game state.

In the subsequent process S387, it is determined whether or not the small winning design or the losing design set in conjunction with the success/failure determination is the time saving design. If the determination is negative (process S387: No), the process proceeds to process S390. If the determination is affirmative (processing S387: Yes), after the end of the small hit game or from the next special figure fluctuation, it will shift to the time saving game state. Therefore, in the process S388, a predetermined number of times (time saving counter) is set as the time saving continuation number according to the time saving pattern of the small winning pattern or the losing pattern. Next, in step S389, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, a time-saving game state is imparted after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, in processing S390, state designation commands such as variable probability states and time-saving gaming states are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. After that, it shifts to the "jackpot game process".

(7-4: Special game processing)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 to 33, "big hit game process" and "small hit game process", which are special game processes, will be described.

(7-4-1: Jackpot game processing)
As shown in FIG. 28, in the "jackpot game process", first, in process S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation. If the determination is negative (process S400: No), the process is terminated and the process proceeds to "small hit game process". On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S400: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first big winning hole 25 is open in process S401.

If it is a negative determination in the processing S401 (processing S401: No), it is determined whether or not it is during the interval of the big hit game in the processing S402, and if it is a negative determination (processing S402: No), the big hit end effect is being performed in the processing S403. Determine whether or not If the determination is negative (processing S403: No), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed in processing S404, and if the determination is positive (processing S404: Yes), the first big winning opening of processing S405 is opened. In the process, control is performed to open the first big winning hole 25 in the first round. After that, it returns to special figure right or wrong decision processing.

If the determination in the processing S401 is affirmative (processing S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not 10 prizes have been won in the first big winning port 25 (regular number of winnings) (processing S410). , or whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 25 has ended (processing S411) is performed, and if the determination is affirmative (processing S410 or processing S411: Yes), the first big prize in processing S412 The mouth 25 is closed, and the process of starting the jackpot interval is executed in the subsequent process S413. After that, it returns (see FIG. 28). If both of the processing S410 and the processing S411 result in a negative determination (processing S410: No, processing S411: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S402 (FIG. 28) (processing S402: Yes), as shown in FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed in processing S420. If the determination is negative (process S420: No), the process returns (see FIG. 28). If the determination is affirmative (process S420: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the final round in process S421. If the determination is affirmative (processing S421: Yes), the processing of the jackpot end effect of processing S422 is executed, and in this processing, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43, and the jackpot game is ended. and return.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process S421 (process S421: No), the first big winning hole 25 is opened in the next round by the first big winning hole opening process of the process S423, and the process returns.

If affirmative determination is made in the process S403 (FIG. 28) (process S403: Yes), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S430: No), the process returns (see FIG. 28). If the determination is affirmative (process S430: Yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in process S431 is executed, and then the condition device and the special electric accessory are stopped in process S432. Run.

Subsequently, in processing S433, it is determined whether or not it is set to be in a probability variable state after the end of the big hit game in accordance with the big hit symbol. If the determination is negative (process S433: No), the process proceeds to process S436. If the determination is affirmative (process S433: Yes), set the number of probability variation to continue the probability variation state in the process S434. In this case, since the probability variation state continues until the next big hit, the probability variation frequency is set to 10000 times, for example. Next, in step S435, the variable probability flag is set to "1". As a result, a variable probability state is imparted after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, in processing S436, it is determined whether or not it is set to be in a time-saving game state after the end of the big win game in accordance with the big win symbol. If the determination is negative (process S436: No), the process proceeds to process S439. If the determination is affirmative (process S436: Yes), the support continuation count for continuing the time-saving gaming state in process S437 is set to the number of times set in the process S317 or the process S347. Next, in processing S438, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, a time-saving game state is imparted after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, in step S439, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop flag is "1". If the determination is negative (process S439: No), the process proceeds to process S441. If the determination is affirmative (process S439: Yes), the stop flag is reset to "0" in process S440.

In the following process S441, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command is executed, and a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like in this process. Furthermore, in processing S442, state designation commands such as variable probability states and time-saving gaming states are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. After that, it returns (see FIG. 28).

(7-4-2: small winning game processing)
If the accessory continuous actuating device is not in operation in the process S400 (FIG. 28) (process S400: No), the process proceeds to "small winning game process". As shown in FIG. 32, in the "small hit game process", first, in the process S450, it is determined whether or not the special electric auditors are in operation. If the determination is negative (process S450: No), the process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure propriety determination process. If the determination is affirmative (processing S450: Yes), it is determined in processing S451 whether or not a small hit start effect is being performed.

If it is affirmative determination in the processing S451 (processing S451: Yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit start production time has elapsed in the processing S452. If the determination is negative (process S452: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S452: Yes), the second big winning hole 26 is opened in a predetermined opening mode in process S453. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S451 (processing S451: No), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 26 is open in the processing S454. If the determination is affirmative (process S454: Yes), it is determined whether or not 10 prizes have been won in the second large prize winning opening 26 (regular number of winning prizes) (processing S455), or the opening time of the second large prize winning opening 26 is It is determined whether or not the game has ended (process S456), and if either is affirmative (process S455 or process S456: Yes), the second big winning hole 26 is closed in process S457. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S454 (processing S454: No), as shown in FIG. 33, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in processing S460.

Next, in processing S461, it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S461: Yes), the interruption flag is reset to "0" in process S462. As a result, the first special figure that has suspended the variation resumes the variation.

On the other hand, in the case of negative determination in the processing S461 (processing S461: No), a small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 in processing S463. After that, a state specifying command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 in step S464, and the process returns. This ends the small winning game.

(8. Time saving game)
A time-saving game performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
(8-1. Time saving game start timing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the start timing of the time-saving game of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 has different start timings depending on the cause of the time-saving game. As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the first time-saving game (c) caused by the big hit ends the variation (a) of the special figure that becomes the big hit, and after the big hit game (b), the big hit game ends. will be started later.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a first time-saving game provided through a big hit, and a second time-saving game provided when a time-saving pattern is fixedly displayed after a variation of a special figure. In this case, the start timing of the second time-saving game differs depending on whether the time-saving design is used as the small winning design or the time-saving design is used as the losing design.

As shown in FIG. 34 (b), the second time-saving game (v) that is given to the fixed display of the time-saving design of the small hit design is the end of the variation (vi) of the special figure that becomes the small hit, Through the small winning game (g), it is started after the small winning game is completed. In the second time-saving game after the end of the small winning game, while the big winning requires the operation of the condition device, the small winning does not require the operation of the condition device, and the time saving function is performed without going through the big winning game. By operating it, it is possible to provide the player with new playability.

As shown in FIG. 34 (c), the second time-saving game (si) that is given to the fixed display of the time-saving design of the lost design is when the fluctuation and final display (sa) of the special design that becomes a loss is completed. , big wins, small wins, and other special games are started. As a result, the next special figure variation (property determination) is set to the time-saving game state. In this case as well, the time-saving function is activated without involving the big-hit game, thereby providing the player with a new playability.

(8-2. Time saving pattern)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36, the big-hit symbols, small-hit symbols, losing symbols and time-saving symbols used in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 35(a), the pachinko machine 1 has at least "special 1 jackpot pattern 1", "special 1 jackpot pattern 2", "special 2 jackpot pattern 1", "special 1 small prize pattern 1", " Special 1 small pattern 2”, “Special 2 small pattern 1”, “Special 1 losing pattern 1”, “Special 1 losing pattern 2”, “Special 1 losing pattern 3” and “Special 2 losing pattern 1” etc. It has 10 types of special figures.

The "special 1 jackpot symbol 1" for the first special figure is a pattern for performing a normal jackpot game of 10 rounds, and does not enter a definite variable state after the jackpot game. In addition, "special 1 jackpot pattern 1" shifts to the first time-saving game state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 36). In this case, the time-saving gaming state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 100 times. Then, the first variation table is set in the time-saving gaming state, and the variation pattern of the special figure is selected from the first variation table.

The "special 1 jackpot pattern 2" for the first special figure is a pattern for executing a 4-round probability variation jackpot game, and is a pattern that shifts to a probability variation state after the jackpot game. In addition, the "special 1 jackpot pattern 2" shifts to the first time-saving game state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 36). In this case, the time-saving gaming state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 100 times. Then, the first variation table is set in the time-saving gaming state, and the variation pattern of the special figure is selected from the first variation table.

The "special 2 jackpot pattern 1" for the first special figure is a pattern for carrying out a 10-round probability variation jackpot game, and is a pattern that shifts to a probability variation state after the jackpot game. In addition, the "special 2 jackpot pattern 1" shifts to the first time-saving game state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 36). In this case, the time-saving gaming state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 100 times. As for the "special 2 jackpot pattern 1", the first variation table is set in the first time-saving gaming state, and the variation pattern of the special figure is selected from the first variation table.

The "special 1 small winning pattern 1" for the first special figure is a time saving pattern, and is a pattern that can shift to the second time saving game state after the small winning game. In addition, it is determined whether or not to newly shift to the second time-saving game according to the game state when the "special 1 small winning symbol 1" is selected. That is, the "special 1 small winning pattern 1" is configured to shift to a new second time-saving game only from the normal game state, which is non-variable (normal probability) and non-time-saving (see FIG. 36). In this case, the second time-saving game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 50 times.

On the other hand, in the "special 1 small winning pattern 1", the current game state is maintained without shifting to a new second time-saving game in the non-probability and time-saving game state, the probability-variation and non-time-saving game state, and the probability and time-saving game state. (See Figure 36).

As for the "special 1 small winning pattern 1", the first variation table is continued when the first time-saving game is maintained. Also, the first variation table is continued even when the second time-saving game is maintained. On the other hand, when the second time-saving game is newly determined, the second variation table is set.

The "special 1 small winning pattern 2" for the first special figure is a time saving pattern, and is a pattern that can shift to the second time saving game state after the small winning game. As with the "special 1 small winning pattern 2", it is determined whether or not to newly shift to the second time saving game according to the game state when selected. "Special 1 small winning pattern 2" is configured to shift to a new second time-saving game regardless of non-time-saving or time-saving game if it is in a non-variable (normal probability) state (see FIG. 36). In this case, the second time-saving game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 20 times.

On the other hand, in the "special 1 small winning pattern 2", the current game state is maintained without shifting to a new second time-saving game in the probability variable state regardless of whether it is a non-time-saving or time-saving game (see FIG. 36).

As for the "special 1 small winning pattern 2", the first variation table is continued when the first time-saving game is maintained. Also, the first variation table is continued even when the second time-saving game is maintained. Furthermore, the first variation table is also set when the second time-saving game is newly determined while the first variation table is set in the time-saving game state. On the other hand, when the second time-saving game is newly determined while the time-saving game state and the second variation table are set, the second variation table is set.

The "special 2 small winning pattern 1" for the second special figure is a time saving pattern, and is a pattern that can shift to the second time saving game state after the small winning game. As with the "special 1 small winning pattern 2", whether or not to newly shift to the second time saving game is determined according to the game state when the "special 2 small winning pattern 1" is selected. "Special 1 small hit pattern 2" is configured to newly shift to the second time-saving game regardless of non-time-saving or time-saving game if it is in a non-variable (normal probability) state (see FIG. 36). In this case, the second time-saving game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 50 times.

On the other hand, in the "special 2 small winning pattern 1", the current game state is maintained without shifting to a new second time-saving game in the probability variable state regardless of whether it is a non-time-saving or time-saving game (see FIG. 36).

As for the "special 2 small winning symbol 1", the first variation table is continued when the first time-saving game is maintained. Also, the first variation table is continued even when the second time-saving game is maintained. Furthermore, the first variation table is also set when the second time-saving game is newly determined while the first variation table is set in the time-saving game state. On the other hand, when the second time-saving game is newly determined while the time-saving game state and the second variation table are set, the second variation table is set.

"Special 1 loss pattern 1" for the first special figure is not a time saving pattern.

The "special 1 losing pattern 2" for the first special figure is a time saving pattern, and is a pattern that can shift to the second time saving game state after the end of the fixed display. In addition, it is determined whether or not to newly shift to the second time-saving game according to the game state when the "special 1 losing pattern 2" is selected. That is, "special 1 losing pattern 2" is configured to shift to a new second time-saving game only from the normal game state, which is non-variable (normal probability) and non-time-saving (see FIG. 36). In this case, the second time-saving game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 50 times.

On the other hand, in the "special 1 losing pattern 2", the current game state is maintained without shifting to a new second time-saving game in the non-probability and time-saving game state, the probability-variation and non-time-saving game state, and the probability and time-saving game state ( See Figure 36).

As for the "special 1 losing pattern 2", the first variation table is continued when the first time-saving game is maintained. Also, the first variation table is continued even when the second time-saving game is maintained. On the other hand, when the second time-saving game is newly determined, the second variation table is set.

The "special 1 losing pattern 3" for the first special figure is a time saving pattern, and is a pattern that can shift to the second time saving game state after the small hit game. As with the "special 1 losing pattern 2", it is determined whether or not to newly shift to the second time-saving game according to the game state when the "special 1 losing pattern 2" is selected. "Special 1 loss pattern 3" is configured to shift to a new second time-saving game regardless of whether it is a non-time-saving or time-saving game if it is in a non-variable (normal probability) state (see FIG. 36). In this case, the second time-saving game is continued until the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches 20 times.

On the other hand, in the "special 1 losing pattern 3", the current game state is maintained without shifting to a new second time-saving game in the probability variable state regardless of whether it is a non-time-saving or time-saving game (see FIG. 36).

As for the "special 1 losing pattern 3", the first variation table is continued when the first time-saving game is maintained. Also, the first variation table is continued even when the second time-saving game is maintained. Furthermore, the first variation table is also set when the second time-saving game is newly determined while the first variation table is set in the time-saving game state. On the other hand, when the second time-saving game is newly determined while the time-saving game state and the second variation table are set, the second variation table is set.

"Special 2 loss pattern 1" for the second special figure is not a time saving pattern.

(8-3. First time-saving game and second time-saving game)
As shown in FIG. 36, when the pachinko machine 1 is "special 1_jackpot pattern 1", "special 1_jackpot pattern 2" and "special 2_jackpot pattern 1", games such as normal probability, high probability, non-time-saving, and time-saving Regardless of the state, the state is shifted to the first time-saving game state after the jackpot game ends.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the second time-saving game state only in the normal probability and non-time-saving game state at the time of "special 1_small winning pattern 1" and "special 1_losing pattern 2", time-saving game with normal probability, In the high-probability state, the game state at the time of win/fail judgment is maintained. For example, if it is the first time-saving game at the time of determination, the first time-saving game is maintained, if the second time-saving game is the second time-saving game, and if it is non-time-saving, the non-time-saving game is maintained. In other words, "special 1_small winning pattern 1" and "special 1_losing pattern 2" are invalidated in a time-saving game with a normal probability and in a high probability state. Thereby, in the case of time saving, the number of continuations (time saving number of times) is continued.

Furthermore, when the pachinko machine 1 is "special 1_small winning pattern 2", "special 2_small winning pattern 1" and "special 1_losing pattern 3", the normal probability is the second time saving regardless of the non-time saving or time saving game state. Move to game state. In this case, if the game state is the first time-saving game, it is forcibly switched to the second time-saving game, and the number of continuations is overwritten. Also, if the game state is the second time-saving game, the number of continuations is forcibly overwritten. According to this, overwriting may decrease or increase the number of continuations. In addition, in the high probability, the game state at the time of success/failure determination is maintained regardless of the non-time-saving and time-saving game state. For example, if it is the first time-saving game at the time of determination, the first time-saving game is maintained, if the second time-saving game is the second time-saving game, and if it is non-time-saving, the non-time-saving game is maintained. In other words, "special 1_small winning pattern 2", "special 2_small winning pattern 1" and "special 1_losing pattern 3" are invalid in the high probability state. Thereby, in the case of time saving, the number of continuations (time saving number of times) is continued.

(8-4. Fluctuation table)
And, as shown in FIG. 37, the pachinko machine 1, when shifting to the first time-saving game, as a variation table for selecting the variation pattern (variation time) of the special figure, the game state at the time of winning or not determination is non-time-saving or Regardless of time saving, the first variation table is selected regardless of whether the variation table at the time of success/failure determination is the normal variation table, the first variation table, or the second variation table.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1, as a variation table to be selected when shifting to the second time-saving game, when the game state at the time of success/failure determination is a non-time-saving game and a normal variation table, and when the game state at the time of success/failure determination is a time-saving game When it is the second variation table, the second variation table is selected.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 selects (continues) the first variation table as the variation table to be selected when shifting to the second time-saving game when the game state at the time of winning/failure determination is the time-saving game and the first variation table.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is not limited to the structure of FIG. 35(a) for the big hit pattern, the time saving pattern for the small hit, and the time saving pattern for losing. For example, as the time saving pattern, only the small winning pattern shown in FIG. 35(b) may be used. Moreover, the configuration of only the losing pattern shown in FIG. 35(c) is also conceivable.

(8-5. Presentation mode)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39, the display mode of the effect performed by the effect symbol display device 47 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the pattern variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in accordance with the success/failure determination, the performance symbol display device 47 displays the pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Fluctuations begin. As shown in FIG. 38(a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half, and a pseudo number pattern consisting of three numbers corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A production pattern 700 is variably displayed. A character image 710 of "Kuma no Tatsukichi", which is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed on the upper right side of the display screen. A first reserved storage display image 721 indicating the existence of the reserved storage of the first special figure is displayed on the lower left side of the display screen. In the example of the figure, the black dot display indicates the existence of the reserved memory of the first special figure. In addition, a second reserved storage display image 722 indicating the presence of the reserved storage of the second special figure is displayed on the lower right portion of the display screen.

If the result of the hit or miss determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, as shown in FIG. A jackpot pseudo performance pattern 701 consisting of three identical patterns corresponding to the jackpot pattern of the figure or the second special figure is determined and displayed. In addition, as the character image 710, “Kuma no Tatsukichi” with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the win/loss determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a small hit, as shown in FIG. A small winning pseudo performance pattern 702 consisting of three identical small winning patterns corresponding to the special pattern or the second special pattern is definitely displayed. As the character image 710, a smiling “Kuma no Tatsukichi” is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the display mode of the production|presentation in a time saving game state is demonstrated.
FIG. 39(a) shows the display mode of the effect in the first time-saving game state. In the first time-saving game state, "Tatsuyoshi RUSH" is displayed as the first game state display 741 at the top of the display screen to indicate that it is in the first time-saving game state. Then, a fighting animation 742 in which a plurality of fighters fight is developed using the entire display screen. Also, on the display screen, a pseudo performance pattern 700 is variably displayed on the right side of the upper game state display 741, and a time saving number display 743 indicating the remaining number of times of the first time saving game is performed below the game state display 741. - 特許庁

FIG. 39(b) shows an effect display mode when shifting to the second time-saving game state by time-saving symbols at the time of loss determination. In this case, a game change display 751 suggesting a shift to the second time-saving game is shown at the top of the display screen in the confirmation display of the pseudo performance symbol 700 after the end of the loss variation. Then, the character effect moving image 752 is developed using the entire display screen. In addition, the pseudo performance pattern 700 is fixedly displayed in a row of patterns so as not to be misunderstood as a big hit.

FIG.39(c) shows the display mode of the production|presentation in a 2nd time saving game state. In the second time-saving game state, the second game state display 761 is displayed at the top of the display screen to indicate that it is in the second time-saving game state. Then, the entire display screen is used to develop a challenge effect animation 762 in which Tatsukichi the bear tries to win. Further, the number of times of shortening of working hours display 743 indicating the remaining number of times of the second shortening of hours of working hours is performed on the upper part of the display screen.

(9. Look-ahead effect)
The pachinko machine 1 can carry out a look-ahead effect based on the look-ahead determination of the special figure. The pachinko machine 1 can implement a first look-ahead effect and a second look-ahead effect as the look-ahead effect.

(9-1. First look-ahead effect)
The first look-ahead performance performs a look-ahead regarding the success/failure determination (big win, ready-to-win) of special symbols in a normal game state (non-time-saving) and a look-ahead performance as to whether or not to shift to a time-saving game in accordance with time-saving patterns. On the other hand, in the first time-saving game or the second time-saving game, only the look-ahead effect related to the success/failure determination of the special figure is performed.

The "first look-ahead effect processing" shown in FIG. In the "first look-ahead effect process", first, it is determined whether or not a look-ahead command (process S113) indicating a look-ahead determination result has been received from the main controller 40 in step S501. If the determination is negative (process S501: No), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device .

If it is an affirmative determination in process S501 (process S501: Yes), it will be determined whether a game state is non-time saving in process S502. If the determination is affirmative (process S502: Yes), it is determined whether or not the prefetch determination is a big hit in process S503. If the determination is affirmative (process S503: Yes), the process proceeds to process S506.

If it is negative determination in process S503 (process S503: No), it will be determined whether prefetch determination is reach in process S504. If the determination is affirmative (process S504: Yes), the process proceeds to process S506.

If it is a negative determination in processing S504 (processing S504: No), it is determined whether the prefetch determination is a time saving design in processing S505. If the determination is negative (process S505: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in processing S503, processing S504, or processing S505 (processing S501, processing S504, processing S505: Yes), processing for starting the look-ahead effect is performed in processing S506. This is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the performance symbol control device 43 and the performance symbol display device 47, and the performance symbol display device 47 starts the look-ahead performance.

If a negative determination is made in process S502 (process S502: No), it is determined whether or not the prefetch determination is a big hit in process S507. If the determination is affirmative (process S507: Yes), the process proceeds to process S506 and the look-ahead effect is started.

If it is negative determination in process S507 (process S507: No), it will be determined whether prefetch determination is reach in process S508. If the determination is affirmative (process S508: Yes), the process proceeds to process S506 and the look-ahead effect is started. If the determination is negative (process S508: No), the process returns.

Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the display mode of the first look-ahead effect carried out in the effect symbol display device 47 will be described. As shown in FIG. 41(a), for example, the first look-ahead effect is, in the normal game state (non-time-saving), the hold display corresponding to the look-ahead of the hold storage display image 721 in a different display mode from the other displays. is assumed to be a look-ahead effect display 725 . This suggests that there is a jackpot, reach or time-saving symbol in the reserved memory. In addition, it is conceivable to change the performance mode between the big hit look-ahead performance and the time-saving design look-ahead performance. For example, the display forms such as color and shape may be different between the two, or the prefetching of the big hit using the reserved storage display image 721 may be performed, and the prefetching of the time saving pattern may be performed using another presentation.

As shown in FIG. 41 (b), the first look-ahead effect is, in the production mode of the first time-saving game state or the second short game state (illustration example is the first time-saving game state), of the pending memory display image 721 A pending display corresponding to prefetching is assumed to be a prefetching effect display 725 having a display mode different from other displays. This suggests that there is a jackpot or reach in the reserve memory.

(9-2. Second look-ahead effect)
The second look-ahead performance performs a look-ahead performance of whether or not to shift to the second time-saving game according to the time-saving design in the normal game state (non-time-saving). In this look-ahead effect, the effect mode is switched to a specific effect mode different from the normal effect mode.

A “second look-ahead effect process” shown in FIG. 42 is a process of executing a second look-ahead effect, and is a subroutine process executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 .
In the "second look-ahead effect process", first, in step S551, it is determined whether or not a look-ahead command (process S113) indicating a look-ahead determination result has been received from the main control device 40 or not. If the determination is negative (process S551: No), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device .

If it is an affirmative determination in process S551 (process S551: Yes), it will be determined whether a game state is non-time saving in process S552. If the determination is affirmative (process S552: Yes), the process returns. If it is a negative determination (process S552: No), it is determined whether or not the prefetch determination is a time-saving design in process S553. If the determination is negative (process S553: No), the process returns.

If it is affirmative determination by process S553 (process S553: Yes), the process which starts the production|presentation of specific production|presentation mode will be performed for the production|presentation mode of look-ahead in process S554. This is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the performance symbol control device 43 and the performance symbol display device 47, and the performance symbol display device 47 starts the pre-reading performance of the specific performance mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the display mode of the second look-ahead effect carried out in the effect symbol display device 47 will be described. As shown in FIG. 43(a), for example, in the second prefetch effect, when it is determined that the time saving pattern exists in the prefetch determination in the normal game state (non-time saving), the prefetch of the pending storage display image 721 The hold display corresponding to is set to a look-ahead effect display 725 having a display mode different from other displays.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43(b), the first look-ahead effect starts the effect in a specific effect mode from the special figure fluctuation after the timing when the look-ahead effect display 725 is made. In this case, an effect that spans a plurality of variations is performed. For example, a performance animation 771 in which a martial artist searches for an enemy is developed over a plurality of variations, and if the enemy can be found, a shortening of working hours advance notice suggestion 772 of entering the Tatsukichi Chance (second shortening of working hours) is performed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 43(c), in the variation of the time saving pattern, a time saving suggestion 781 indicating rushing into time saving is performed as "TATSUKISHI CHANCE GET", and an effect animation 782 in which an enemy appears is developed. It should be noted that the time saving suggestion 781 may be performed during the variation of the time saving pattern, or may be performed after the end of the variation of the time saving pattern.

(10. Action and effect of the first embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, there are a success/failure determination means (process S314, a process S320, a process S344, a process S350) for determining whether or not a win is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a symbol selection means for selecting a symbol based on the result of the success/failure determination. (processing S315, processing S321, processing S325, processing S345, processing S351, processing S355). Also provided are a variation table setting means (processing S26) for setting a variation table for pattern variation and a special game executing means (processing S405) for executing a special game based on the winning result of the winning/failure determination. . Further, it has privilege game imparting means (process S389, process S438) that imparts a privilege game that facilitates the execution of the success/failure determination. Then, the privilege game imparting means is provided with a first privilege game and a second privilege game as privilege games. The first privilege game is given after the special game is finished. On the other hand, the second privilege game can be awarded without going through the special game based on the symbol selection means selecting a specific symbol. Further, the variation table setting means makes it possible to select the first variation table and the second variation table in the privilege game state, and when the first privilege game is awarded after the special game is completed, at least the first variation is provided. Make to set the table. Furthermore, when a specific symbol is selected and the second privilege game is awarded, if the first variation table has already been set, the first variation table continues, while the first variation table is not set. The configuration is such that the second variation table is set when there is no such table.

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 maintains the first variation table when the time-saving design is displayed in a state in which the first variation table is set, for example, in a state in which the first time-saving game is provided. As a result, it is possible to obtain the effect that the player can maintain the sense of playing the time-saving game. For example, when time-saving symbols are displayed in the first time-saving game, there are cases where the game moves to the second time-saving game, and cases where the display of the time-saving symbols is invalidated and the current game state is maintained. And when the first time-saving game is more advantageous for the player than the second time-saving game, the player may lose motivation by switching to the second time-saving game in the former, but the first variation table is continued. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the motivation of the player from being lowered, and to provide a game with a rich interest. In the latter, since the first time-saving game is continued without switching to the second time-saving game, there is no need to switch the variation table in the first place. In the pachinko machine 1, the first variation table is prioritized in the selection of the variation table in the time-saving game state, and the first variation table is maintained even if the second time-saving game is played in the time-saving game state. . In this case, the variation table and the production mode are linked, and even if the second time-saving game occurs in the first time-saving game state, the production mode of the first time-saving game is continued, so consistent production can be performed. can.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has "special 1_small winning pattern 1", "special 1_small winning pattern 2", "special 2_small winning pattern 1", "special 1_losing pattern 2" and "special 1_losing pattern 3". It is conceivable that the selection rate of the time saving pattern is constant at any set value 1 to 3 (see FIG. 8). Only the big hit probability is changed by the setting value, and the time-saving pattern can be equally selected for any setting value.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a look-ahead performance executing means (processing S506) for carrying out look-ahead determination prior to the timing at which the suitability determination is performed by the suitability determination means and performing look-ahead performance suggesting the result of the look-ahead determination. Then, at least in the non-privilege game state, the look-ahead effect execution means performs a look-ahead effect indicating whether or not the result of the look-ahead determination is a hit, and a look-ahead effect indicating whether or not it is a specific pattern. It is configured to perform only a look-ahead effect that suggests whether or not the game is a hit as a result of the look-ahead determination.

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can implement a look-ahead performance with different targets for look-ahead determination in a time-saving game state or a non-time-saving game state, and can provide a game full of interest.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an effect mode control means (process S554) for controlling the effect mode of the game effect according to the progress of the game. Then, the performance mode control means implements one performance mode from a plurality of types of performance modes, and at least in the non-privilege game state, the second privilege is stored in the pending memory before the success/failure determination is performed by the look-ahead determination. It is a configuration that implements a specific production mode when there is a reserved memory that can give a game.

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 carries out the specific performance mode over a plurality of variations up to the variation of the reserved memory as the second time-saving game. Therefore, in a non-time-saving game state, when there is a reservation memory for imparting the second time-saving game in the reservation memory, it is possible to make the user expect that the second privilege game will be awarded over a plurality of fluctuations, thereby increasing the interest. It is possible to provide a rich game.

[Second embodiment]
(11. Schematic configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine of a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment serves as a variation table to be selected when shifting to the second time-saving game according to the time-saving pattern, and when the game state at the time of success/failure determination is the time-saving game and the first variation table, the first variation table. is selected (continued). On the other hand, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment selects the variation table when shifting to the second time-saving game according to the time-saving pattern, and when the game state at the time of winning/failure determination is the time-saving game and the first variation table It is configured to switch to a 2-variation table.
The basic structure of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment, and has the selection structure of the variation table shown in FIG.

(12. Fluctuation table of the second embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 44, when the pachinko machine shifts to the first time-saving game, as a variation table for selecting the variation pattern (variation time) of the special figure, regardless of whether the game state at the time of success or failure determination is non-time-saving or time-saving First, the first variation table is selected regardless of whether the variation table at the time of determination is the normal variation table, the first variation table, or the second variation table.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine selects the second variation table as the variation table to be selected when shifting to the second time-saving game when the game state at the time of success/failure determination is the non-time-saving game and the normal variation table. Further, when the game state at the time of winning/failure determination is the time-saving game and the first variation table, the second variation table is selected. Furthermore, when the game state at the time of winning/failure determination is the time-saving game and the second variation table, the second variation table is selected.

(13. Effects of Second Embodiment)
The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, there are a success/failure determination means (process S314, a process S320, a process S344, a process S350) for determining whether or not a win is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a symbol selection means for selecting a symbol based on the result of the success/failure determination. (processing S315, processing S321, processing S325, processing S345, processing S351, processing S355). Also provided are a variation table setting means (processing S26) for setting a variation table for pattern variation and a special game executing means (processing S405) for executing a special game based on the winning result of the winning/failure determination. . Further, it has privilege game imparting means (process S389, process S438) that imparts a privilege game that facilitates the execution of the success/failure determination. Then, the privilege game imparting means is provided with a first privilege game and a second privilege game as privilege games. The first privilege game is given after the special game is finished. On the other hand, the second privilege game can be awarded without going through the special game based on the symbol selection means selecting a specific symbol. Further, the variation table setting means makes it possible to select the first variation table and the second variation table in the privilege game state, and when the first privilege game is awarded after the special game is completed, at least the first variation is provided. Make to set the table. On the other hand, when a specific symbol is selected and a second privilege game is awarded, the second variation table is set.

Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 switches to the second variation table when the time-saving design is displayed in a state where the first variation table is set, for example, a first time-saving game is provided. As a result, it is possible to obtain the effect that the game feeling of the player for the time-saving game can be changed according to the switching of the variable table. For example, when time-saving symbols are displayed in the first time-saving game, there are cases where the game moves to the second time-saving game, and cases where the display of the time-saving symbols is invalidated and the current game state is maintained. And when the first time-saving game is more advantageous for the player than the second time-saving game, the former can give the player a new game feeling by switching to the second time-saving game, while the latter Although the first time-saving game is continued, the information that it is the second privilege game is given to the player, and the advantageous first time-saving game is hidden to provide a game full of interest.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments, and can of course be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine having a configuration in which a ball enters a specific area (V zone) arranged in a big winning hole in a small winning game to achieve a jackpot. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the game balls that have been shot are collected inside the game machine and shot again by the shooting device, thereby cyclically using a predetermined number of game balls inside, and using a storage medium such as an IC card. It may be applied to an enclosed game machine that manages the number of balls possessed by the player as data.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20L: Left game area, 20R: Right game area, 21: Normal figure operation opening, 22: Normal electric accessory, 23: First special figure start opening (first start opening) , 24: 2nd special figure start opening (second start opening), 25: 1st big prize opening (big prize opening), 26: 2nd big prize opening (big prize opening), 281: 1st special figure display device (Special symbol display device), 283: Second special symbol display device (special symbol display device), 40: Main control device (win/fail determination means, fluctuation table setting means, jackpot game execution means, privilege game provision means, reservation storage means , look-ahead determination means), 42: sub-integrated control device (production mode control means, look-ahead production execution means)

Claims (1)

a special win-or-fail judgment means for judging whether or not it is a win when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Special symbol selection means for selecting a symbol based on the result of the special suitability determination;
special variation table setting means for setting a variation table for variation of the special symbols;
a special game executing means for executing a special game based on the fact that the result of the special win/loss determination is winning;
Privilege game imparting means for imparting a privilege game that facilitates implementation of the suitability determination;
and
The privilege game imparting means includes a first privilege game and a second privilege game as the privilege games,
The privilege game imparting means imparts the first privilege game after the end of the special game, and performs the second privilege game based on the special symbol selection means selecting a specific symbol. no grantable no,
And the privilege game imparting means, when the specific symbol is selected by the special symbol selecting means in the state of the first privilege game, determines the privilege game to be imparted according to the type of the specific symbol, Change to the case of maintaining the first privilege game and the case of switching from the first privilege game to the second privilege game,
The special variation table setting means enables selection of a first variation table and a second variation table in the bonus game state,
The special variation table setting means sets at least the first variation table when the first privilege game is awarded after the special game ends,
And the special variation table setting means, when the specific symbol is selected and the second privilege game is given , even if the first privilege game is switched to the second privilege game, the above The gaming machine continues the first variation table when the first variation table is set, and sets the second variation table when the first variation table is not set.

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