JP7121586B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine in which prize balls are paid out based on the entry of game balls into a prize winning opening.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a start winning hole is provided, and based on the entry of a game ball into the starting winning hole, a random number for a big win or a small win lottery is acquired and stored as a reservation, and a predetermined The stored reserve is read when the starting condition is established, and a lottery for a big win or a small win is performed based on the random number related to the read reserve, and when the big win or small win is won, the game is played. As a game profit that can be given to a person, a special game or a small winning game that opens a big winning opening is known.
In addition, in recent years, by setting a high probability of winning a small win in a lottery that is performed when a game ball enters a specific start winning hole, the opening of a large winning hole based on the execution of a small winning game has increased. In addition, when a predetermined game state is set, by making the player aim to enter the game ball into a specific start winning hole, in the predetermined game state, A game machine having game characteristics such as aiming to win a big win (execution of a special game) while acquiring a prize ball by entering a game ball into a big winning hole while the big winning hole is open based on the execution of a small winning game. has been devised (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2017-189222 A JP 2015-043820 A

In the gaming machine as described above, prize balls can be acquired based on the small win game that is frequently executed while the predetermined game state is set. In other words, during the setting of this predetermined game state, it is a period in which prize balls can be continuously acquired and the number of balls possessed by the player increases.
In recent years, during such a period, there has been a demand for an appearance of an effect that can further enhance the interest of the player.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect that enhances the player's interest.

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention is configured as follows.
Characteristic points of the present invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. The following symbols and descriptions indicate the symbols and names of the configurations in the embodiments of the invention corresponding to the configurations of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) The present invention includes determining means (main CPU 101) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and a variable effect for notifying the result of determination by the determining means. and a variable effect execution means (sub CPU 101) for executing a plurality of effect states associated with execution of a predetermined effect (effect state in which the second background image is displayed, the third background image is displayed In a game machine (pachinko machine P) capable of setting any one of the performance states from among the performance states, a first performance state is switched from the set performance state to another performance state during the execution of one time of the variable performance. A specific effect (effect of displaying a second background image during a variable effect by a special pattern), and a second specific effect suggesting that another effect state is switched to the effect state before the execution of the first specific effect. It is at least executable, and the variable effect is provided with a mode in which a temporary stop is performed once or a plurality of times after the performance symbol, which is a symbol for performance, starts the variable display, and once according to the mode. During the variable production, after switching to another production state by executing the first specific production, the variable display of the production pattern and the temporary stop of the variable display are executed in the other production state, and then, It is characterized by executing the second specific effect .
Here, the predetermined start condition includes, for example, that the game ball passes through the start area (the game ball enters the start winning hole).

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, in one variable effect, switching of the effect state and notification of whether to switch back to the original effect state are performed. The variation of the content of the performance in the game becomes abundant, the performance effect can be enhanced, and the performance capable of improving the interest of the player can be executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect that enhances the interest of the player.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine with a front door opened; FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a special symbol random number determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the variation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation|variation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a special figure stop display time determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessary product operation table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a game state setting table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol variation pattern determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal figure stop display time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special 1st start prize-winning opening control table of a pachinko machine. It is a state transition diagram showing transition to each game state of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of the first start winning opening detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the second start winning opening detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special figure-related control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of special symbol variation processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation|variation start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the variation effect pattern determination processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation|variation stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of a special game control process in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of a small winning game control process in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special game end processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal figure related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol variation start processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol variation stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol stop post-processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variation production|presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variation production|presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the time-saving information production|presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the background image switching production|presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the background image switching production|presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the background image switching production|presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variation production|presentation by the special pattern of pattern A of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variation production|presentation by the special pattern of the pattern B of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variation production|presentation by the special pattern of the pattern D of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variation production|presentation by the special pattern of the pattern D of a pachinko machine. It is a time chart which shows the flow of the variation production|presentation by the special pattern of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of a variation command reception process in the sub-control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of time-saving notification effect control processing in the sub-control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the background image switching production|presentation control processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special pattern control processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to this embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses game balls as game media. Although not shown in particular, in a game hall where pachinko machines P are installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for renting out game balls is provided. A ball lending device R is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending device R is capable of inserting a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting banknotes and lending game balls is stored. After inserting banknotes (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R, by performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P, it is possible to receive game balls from the game ball lending device R. It is possible.

The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. A body frame 2 which is a rectangular frame body attached to the machine frame 1 so as to be openable and closable by means of a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown), and which has a hollow portion (not particularly shown), and the body frame. A front door 3 is attached to the door 2 by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown) so that it can be opened and closed, and has an opening (not particularly shown) formed in the front.

A speaker serving as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine frame 1, as shown in FIG. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the body frame 2 . The front door 3 also has a transparent plate 4 covering the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving tray 7 positioned below the transparent plate 4 and capable of receiving game balls, and attached to the right of the receiving tray 7 for receiving game balls. An operation handle 5 for performing a shooting operation, and a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached one each to the upper left and right sides of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

In this pachinko machine P, when the body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. As a result, the game board 11 positioned behind can be viewed through the transparent plate 4 .

In addition, game balls rented by the game ball renting device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are led to the upper plate 6.例文帳に追加The upper tray 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls, and when the upper tray 6 is filled with the game balls, the game balls to be lent or put out after that are guided to the receiving tray 7. It's like Also, although not shown, the bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the stored game balls and an opening/closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening and closing plate, but by moving the opening and closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) attached integrally with the opening and closing plate in the lateral direction, the opening and closing plate also moves in the same direction, and the discharge hole is discharged. A hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged to the outside of the receiving tray 7. - 特許庁

Further, the operating handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. Then, when the player rotates the operating handle 5, the game balls received in the upper tray 6 are sent to a shooting device (not particularly shown), and are fired at an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the operating handle 5. A game ball is shot toward a game area 12 by a shooting device. The game balls shot in this manner are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rise to reach the game area 12 .

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 when the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 are closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a substantially circular portion partitioned by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area in which game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game areas 12 are a first game area 12a on the left side as seen from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and an area on the right side as seen from the player facing the pachinko machine P. and the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 are different in the possibility of game ball entry depending on the firing intensity of the launcher. Specifically, when the firing strength of the firing device is less than a predetermined strength (strength to the extent that the game ball fired by the firing device does not reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is placed in the first game area. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the firing device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (the strength at which the game ball fired by the firing device can reach the highest point in the game area 12), the game ball is placed in the second game area 12b. enter the

Further, within the game area 12, as shown in FIG. 3, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flowing direction of the game balls irregular, a general winning hole 14 into which the game balls can enter, and a starting point. A first starting prize winning port 15 and a second starting winning prize port 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which game balls can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and guides game balls out of the game area 12. An out port 19 and a performance display device 21 as a performance device for performing performance as the game progresses are provided.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the first start winning opening 15, a normal first starting winning opening 15a not provided with a movable piece 15d described later and a special first opening winning opening 15d provided with a movable piece 15d are provided. Two 1-start winning openings 15b are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided at the lower left side of the game area 12, and when game balls enter the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of prize balls is paid out.
The number and position of the general prize winning openings 14 to be installed are not particularly limited.

Normally, the first starting prize winning opening 15a is provided at a position slightly lower than the center of the game area 12, as shown in FIG. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the special first starting winning opening 15b is provided in the upper left part of the normal first starting winning opening 15a (approximately in the center of the first game area 12a). And, to the normal first start winning opening 15a, both the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can be entered, but the special first start Only game balls that flow down the first game area 12a can enter the winning opening 15b, and game balls that flow down the second game area 12b cannot enter.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting winning opening 16 is usually provided on the upper right side of the first starting winning opening 15a (approximately in the center of the second game area 12b). Therefore, only game balls that flow down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and game balls that flow down the first game area 12a cannot enter. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a movable piece 15d (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed is provided in the special first starting prize-winning opening 15b. And, when the movable piece 15d is closed, the special first start winning opening 15b is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the special first starting winning opening 15b. On the other hand, when the movable piece 15d opens, the special first start winning opening 15b is opened, and the movable piece 15d functions as a guide member that guides the game ball toward the special first starting winning opening 15b. By doing so, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the special first start winning hole 15b.
In addition, the structure of the movable piece 15d is not particularly limited. (See FIG. 3), or a cover member that rotates in the front-rear direction around a horizontal axis relative to the game board 11 to open and close the special first start winning opening 15b, or slides in the vertical direction. It may be constituted by a shutter member that opens and closes the special first start winning opening 15b.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first start prize winning port 15 and the second start prize winning port 16 have the configuration and installation positions as described above, so that the game balls are placed in the first game area 12a. (i.e., if the game ball is launched so that the game ball enters the first game area 12a), the normal first start prize opening 15a and the special first start prize A game ball can be entered into the mouth 15b, and if the shooting device is operated with a launch intensity that allows the game ball to enter the second game area 12b (i.e., the game ball enters the second game area 12b) If the game ball is hit as above), the game ball can enter the first start prize winning port 15a and the second start prize winning port 16 normally.

Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (normal first starting winning opening 15a, special first starting winning opening 15b) or second starting winning opening 16, a predetermined number (in this embodiment, normal first 3 prize balls are paid out when the game ball enters the start winning prize port 15a or the second start winning prize port 16, and 1 prize ball when the game ball enters the special first start prize winning port 15b. At the same time, a lottery is performed to determine one special symbol from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. Various game profits are associated with each special symbol, and according to the type of the determined special symbol, a special game or a small winning game that is advantageous to the player is executed, or a predetermined game state is set. profitable.
In addition, the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number can be used. good. In addition, a starting winning opening provided with a movable piece 15b (special first starting winning opening 15b) and a starting winning opening not provided with a movable piece 15b (normal first starting winning opening 15a, second starting winning opening 16) , the number of prize balls may be the same or different.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the special first start winning opening 15b (above the central position in the height direction in the first game area 12a). When the game ball passes through this gate 20, a lottery for normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. Then, when the result of the lottery is a hit, the movable piece 15d provided in the special first start winning opening 15b is opened for a predetermined time.

The attacker device 17, as shown in FIG. 3, is normally provided below the first start winning opening 15a. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 into which a game ball can enter, and an opening/closing door 18b for opening and closing the large winning opening 18.例文帳に追加In the normal state, the opening and closing door 18b is closed and the big winning opening 18 is closed. is executed, the opening/closing door 18b is opened to open the large winning opening 18, and the opening/closing door 18b functions as a receiving tray member that guides the game ball to the large winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the large winning opening 18. can enter the ball. In addition, both the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can be entered into the big winning opening 18 .
Also, when a game ball enters the big winning hole 18, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) are paid out.

Out port 19, as shown in FIG. 15b), which accepts a game ball that has not entered either the second start winning opening 16 or the big winning opening 18; The game balls received by the out port 19 are guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

The effect display device 21 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 12, as shown in FIG. A liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21 in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. Further, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display section 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. In this display section 21a, in addition to the display of the background image, the performance symbols 50 (dummy symbols) are variably displayed, and the player is notified of the result of the big win lottery described later by the stop display mode of each performance symbol 50. A variable production is to be performed.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device. For example, a drum-type display device or the like that uses a plurality of drums with patterns attached to the outer periphery to perform various displays may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a performance display device 21 as a performance device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and a performance lighting device 23 that performs performance by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. lamp (see FIG. 2).
Note that the production device is not limited to these, and for example, a production accessory device or the like that can be moved in various timings and modes may be provided.
In addition, at the front position of the upper tray 6, an effect operation device 9 is provided, which can be operated by the player to advance or switch effects that are executed during a game, waiting, or the like. The production operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of an operation dial 9a which is a circular ring-shaped frame and can be rotated, and an operation button 9b which is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. . When the operation dial 9a is rotated or the operation button 9b is pressed while a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, the above-described predetermined effect progresses or switches to a different effect. It is designed to
Note that the effect operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, etc., and may be provided with a cross key or the like that allows input in the up, down, left, and right directions. In addition, the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, and other effects operation devices 9 may be provided, and the above-described cross key may be provided separately.

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

Further, as described above, the game ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. The pachinko machine P is designed to be accepted. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P has a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a button 36 that can be pressed. A card return button 37 is provided.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling games and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The control means described above is composed of various control boards, and more specifically, as shown in FIG. A launch payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending device R are provided.

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

Moreover, although not shown, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply, and when the voltage value of the power supplied to the pachinko machine P falls below a predetermined value, it is determined that power has been cut off, and a power cutoff signal is output to the main control board 100. .

The main control board 100 controls the game performed in the pachinko machine P. Specifically, the game ball is placed in the first starting winning hole 15 (normal first starting winning hole 15a, special first starting winning hole 15b). ) or a special game that is started when the ball enters the second start winning opening 16, a normal game that is started when the game ball passes through the gate 20, a special game that is advantageous to the player, Control small winning games and the like.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processing, a main ROM 102 for storing control programs for progressing the game, data necessary for the game, tables, etc., and a main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from each detection sensor and timer, which will be described later, and performs arithmetic processing, controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101, Commands are sent to other boards based on the results of arithmetic processing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a general winning hole detection sensor 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning hole 14, and a normal first starting winning hole 15a. A normal first start winning hole detection sensor 15e that detects that a ball has entered, a special first start winning hole detection sensor 15f that detects that a game ball has entered the special first start winning hole 15b, and a second start A second start winning hole detection sensor 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the winning hole 16, a large winning hole detection sensor 18a that detects that a game ball has entered the big winning hole 18, and a gate 20. A gate detection sensor 20a that detects the passage of a game ball and a fraud detection sensor 35 that detects magnetism, radio waves, etc. directed toward the game board 11 are connected. Detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100 .

Further, the main control board 100 includes, as devices to be controlled, a starting prize winning opening solenoid 15c that drives the movable piece 15d of the special first starting winning prize opening 15b to open and close, and a opening and closing door 18b of the big winning prize opening 18. The large winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol reservation display device 38, and the second special symbol reservation display device 39 and the normal symbol reservation display device 33 are connected.
By driving each solenoid by the main control board 100, opening/closing control of the special first start winning opening 15b and the big winning opening 18 is performed, and display control of each display device is performed. .

The launch payout control board 200, although not particularly illustrated, is equipped with a CPU, ROM, and RAM in the same manner as the main control board 100, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. .

As shown in FIG. 4, the launching payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5a for detecting that the player touches the operating handle 5, and a touch sensor 5a for detecting that the player touches the operating handle 5 as devices for controlling the shooting of game balls. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotational angle), a shooting stop switch 5c for stopping shooting of game balls, and a ball feeder for sending game balls received in the upper tray 6 to a shooting device (not shown). A solenoid 60 and a shooting motor 61 for shooting game balls are connected. Further, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing payout control board 200. FIG.

When the control signal from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b is input to the ejection payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feed solenoid 60 and the ejection motor 61 to shoot the game ball. On the other hand, when the control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the firing payout control board 200, the energization of the ball feeding solenoid 60 and the firing motor 61 is stopped to stop the firing of the game ball.
A rotary solenoid may be used instead of the shooting motor 61 as a device for shooting game balls.

Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch payout control board 200 includes a game ball stored in a game ball storage section (not particularly shown) as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 for putting out balls and a payout counting switch 63 for detecting and counting the put out game balls are connected. When the firing payout control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the firing payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. The payout motor 62 is controlled as follows. At this time, the number of game balls put out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been put out.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the firing payout control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3a for detecting the open state of the front door 3 and a tray full tank detection sensor 7a for detecting the full tank state of the tray 7. , are connected.

When the front door open detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is open, it outputs an open detection signal to the ejection payout control board 200. While the front door 3 is open, the open detection signal is output. output continuously. Then, the launch payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100 when the open detection signal is input. On the other hand, when the input of the open detection signal stops, it judges that the front door 3 is closed, and transmits a door closing command to the main control board 100 .

The receiving tray full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of the receiving tray 7. When the receiving tray 7 is filled with a predetermined amount or more of game balls to be paid out as prize balls, the stored game balls are discharged as described above. When the predetermined position is reached, a detection signal is output to the ejection payout control board 200 . Then, while the stored game balls reach the predetermined position, the detection signal is continuously output to the launch payout control board 200 . The ejection payout control board 200 determines that the tray 7 is full when the detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined period of time, and transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100 . On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the firing payout control board 200 ceases, it is determined that the full state of the tray 7 has been canceled, and a full tray cancellation command is transmitted to the main control board 100. do.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the saucer full error occurs when the saucer 7 becomes full, and the saucer full error is canceled when the saucer 7 is released from the full state. ing.

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

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch payout control board 200, and the launch payout control board 200 sends the game ball to the game ball lending device R. to send a lending request signal requesting the lending of the When the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out the number of game balls to be set.
Further, when the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch payout control board 200, and the launch payout control board 200 instructs the game ball lending device R to Send a return request signal to request the return of the card. When the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to discharge the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls effects that are executed during a game, standby, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub-CPU 301 for performing various arithmetic processing, a sub-ROM 302 for storing control programs for executing effects, data and tables required for executing effects, and calculation A sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing is provided, and is connected so as to enable one-way communication from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300 .
Then, the sub CPU 301 reads out the control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on commands transmitted from the main control board 100 and signals from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and performs image control for controlling image display. Board (not shown in particular), audio control board (not shown in particular) for controlling audio output, illumination control board (not shown in particular) for controlling lighting, etc. to send a command for effect execution.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately. ) may be provided, and the substrate may control both audio output and lighting.

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

The image control board includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VRAM, etc., although not shown. The ROM of the image control board stores image data such as patterns and backgrounds to be displayed on the performance display device 21 . Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300, the CPU controls the image display by the effect display device 21 by storing the image data read from the ROM in the VRAM.

The audio control board includes a sound chip (CPU), sound ROM and RAM, etc., although not shown. The sound ROM stores sound data such as voices and BGM output from the voice output device 10 . Then, based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, the sound data read from the sound ROM is stored in the RAM, thereby controlling the sound output from the sound output device 10. FIG.

The illumination control board controls the lighting of the lighting by the effect lighting device 23 based on the command from the sub control board 300 . In addition, the electric decoration control board outputs a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a depression signal output from the depression operation detection sensor 9d based on the depression operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, it transmits a predetermined command to the sub control board 300 .

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Next, a game in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102. FIG.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special game and the normal game progress in parallel. Also, as the game state when proceeding with these two games, either a low probability game state (so-called non-probability variable state) or a high probability game state (so-called probability change state), and a non-time-saving game state or time-saving game Any game state of the state and any game state that is a combination of the state is set.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a game state combining a low-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state (hereinafter referred to as a normal game state), a game state combining a low-probability game state and a time-saving game state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability time-saving game state), a game state combining a high probability game state and a time-saving game state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability time-saving game state), or a game that combines a high probability game state and a non-time-saving game state Any game state of the state (hereinafter referred to as high probability non-time saving game state) is set.

Here, the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are gaming states in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery, which will be described later, is set to be different. The winning probability is set to a value higher than the low probability game state. That is, during the high-probability game state, it is easier to win a big win through a jackpot lottery than during the low-probability game state.

In addition, the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are game states in which the difficulty of entering the game ball into the special first start winning opening 15b is set to be different, and in the time-saving gaming state, the non-time-saving gaming state It is set so that the movable piece 15d is more easily maintained in the open state than in the game state (that is, the special first start winning opening 15b is more likely to be in the open state). That is, it is easier for the game ball to enter the special first start winning opening 15b during the time-saving gaming state than during the non-time-saving gaming state.
In the initial state immediately after shipment from the factory or after resetting, the normal game state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 is the first start winning hole 15 (normal first starting winning hole 15a, special first starting winning hole 15a). When the ball is entered into the opening 15b) or the second starting prize winning opening 16, a jackpot lottery is performed to determine a special symbol corresponding to the game profit associated with the player.
When the jackpot is won by lottery for this jackpot, a special game is executed in which the jackpot 18 is opened to allow game balls to enter the jackpot 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to either a normal game state, a low-probability time-saving game state, or a high-probability time-saving game state. That is, after the end of the special game, it is designed to shift to either the normal game state, the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state.
In addition, when the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability time-saving game state, if the results of the lottery of 30 jackpots are all other than the big win, the state is shifted to the high-probability non-time-saving game state. there is

Further, when a small win is won by the lottery for the big win, the big winning hole 18 is opened and a small winning game in which a game ball can enter the big winning hole 18 is executed. Then, in this small winning game, when a game ball enters the big winning hole 18, a predetermined number (10) of game balls are paid out as described above. In addition, the game state after the end of the small winning game remains the game state before the start of the small winning game. That is, when the small winning game is executed, the game state is not changed.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a mainly pass through the gate 20, enter the special first start winning opening 15b, and enter the normal first starting winning opening. A ball can be entered into the opening 15a and a ball can be entered into the big winning opening 18. - 特許庁In addition, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can mainly enter the second start winning opening 16, enter the normal first starting winning opening 15a, and enter the big winning opening 18. It has become.
Then, during the normal game state, during the low probability time-saving game state and during the high probability time-saving game state, the game ball passes through the gate 20, and the game ball is the special first start winning opening 15b or the normal first starting winning opening Let the player launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left hitting) so as to enter the ball into 15a, and during the high probability non-time-saving game state, during the special game, and during the small winning game , so that the game ball enters the big winning opening 18, and the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16 or the normal first starting winning opening 15a, toward the second game area 12b The game ball is launched (so-called right-handed).
Specifically, during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, during the special game and during the small winning game, the effect display device 21 displays that the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, and the normal game state , When the low-probability time-saving gaming state or the high-probability time-saving gaming state is set, a display to the effect that the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a in the effect display device 21 is performed.

The lottery for the jackpot is variously acquired when a game ball enters the first start prize opening 15 (normal first start prize opening 15a, special first start prize opening 15b) or the second start prize opening 16. and various tables stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a jackpot random number used to determine the result of the jackpot lottery, a special symbol random number used to determine the type of special symbol, and the above-mentioned It has a variation mode number for determining a pattern of variation performance (hereinafter referred to as a variation performance pattern), a reach group determination random number used for determining the variation pattern number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the jackpot random number. This jackpot random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence makes a round, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.
Also, the random numbers used for determining the variable effect pattern are not limited to the three types described above. For example, in addition to these random numbers, other random numbers may be used. Alternatively, multiple random numbers may be used.

Then, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, random numbers are obtained for the above random numbers, and each random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It's like
This reservation storage area is a first reservation storage area for storing each random number (hereinafter referred to as the first special random number) obtained by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and the first It consists of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number (hereinafter referred to as a second special random number) obtained by entering a game ball into the 2 start winning opening 16. These reserved storage areas are each composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, a total of four sets of the first special random numbers, and a total of four Group storage is possible.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning hole 15, the first special random number is stored in order from the first storage part of the first reservation storage area. It's becoming For example, in a state where the first special random number is not stored in any storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired with this as a trigger. The first special random number is stored in the first storage section of the first reserved storage area. Also, in the state where the first special random number is stored in the first storage part of the first reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning hole 15, it is acquired with this as a trigger. The first special random number is stored in the second storage section of the first reserved storage area. Also, in the state where the first special random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this The first special random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage section of the first reserved storage area. In addition, in the state where the first special random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this The first special random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage section of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state in which the first special random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this entry The first special random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting winning hole 16, the second special random number is stored in order from the first storage part of the second reservation storage area. Since the specific storage process is the same as the above-described storage of the first special random number, the description is omitted.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of the first special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reservation number) stored in the first reservation storage area is the first special figure reservation number counter ( Especially not shown), the number of sets of the second special random number (hereinafter referred to as the second special reservation number) stored in the second reservation storage area is the second special reservation number counter ( (not shown).
In this specification, as described above, the storage of the first special random number and the second special random number in the reserved storage area may be referred to as "reserved" or "reserved storage". 1 special figure reservation number and 2nd special figure reservation number may simply be referred to as "number of reservations".

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment includes a jackpot random number determination table 110, a special symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a It has a fluctuation pattern lottery table 114 .
Note that the tables for the jackpot lottery are not limited to these, and other tables may be provided as appropriate when it is necessary to make judgments or decisions based on random numbers.

The jackpot random number determination table 110 is for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, and as shown in FIGS. When judging the result of the jackpot lottery based on the 1 start winning prize port 15 (normal first start winning prize port 15a, special first start winning prize port 15b). A first jackpot random number determination table 110a referred to, a second jackpot random number determination table 110b referred to when determining the result of a jackpot lottery based on the first special random number in a high probability gaming state, and a low probability Second to be referred to when determining the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special random number (that is, the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16) in the gaming state It has a 3-jackpot random number determination table 110c and a fourth jackpot random-number determination table 110d referred to when determining the jackpot lottery result based on the second special random number in the high probability game state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one jackpot random number within the numerical range of 0-65535 is obtained. Then, the jackpot random number determination table 110 is selected according to the starting prize winning opening into which the game ball entered and the game state when the jackpot lottery is started (that is, when the jackpot is determined), and the jackpot is obtained. The result of the jackpot lottery is determined based on the random number and the selected jackpot random number determination table 110.例文帳に追加

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

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5(b), according to the second jackpot random number determination table 110b, it is determined as a jackpot when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 2309, and other jackpot random numbers (0 to 999, 2310 ~ 65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in the second big win random number determination table 110b is approximately 1/50.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5(c), according to the third jackpot random number determination table 110c, it is determined as a jackpot when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1204, and when the jackpot random number is 1205 to 63556 It is determined to be a small hit, and if it is a big hit random number (0 to 999, 63557 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in the third big winning random number determination table 110c is about 1/319, and the winning probability of the small win is about 95/100.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5(d), according to the fourth jackpot random number determination table 110d, it is determined that the jackpot is hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 2309, and when the jackpot random number is 2310 to 64661. It is determined to be a small hit, and if it is a big hit random number (0 to 999, 64662 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in the fourth big winning random number determination table 110d is about 1/50, and the winning probability of the small win is about 95/100.
Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a jackpot is set to be approximately 6.4 times higher in the high-probability gaming state than in the low-probability gaming state. It is In addition, when the big winning lottery is performed based on the second special random number, the small winning is won, but when the big winning lottery is performed based on the first special random number, the small winning is not won. is set to
In addition, it may be set so that a small winning lottery is won even when a big winning lottery is performed based on the first special random number.

The special symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of special symbol as described above, and as shown in FIGS. 1st special symbol random number determination table 111a to be referred to in the case, 2nd special symbol random number determination table 111b to be referred to when the big hit is won by the 2nd special random number, and the small win is won by the 2nd special random number It is provided with a third special symbol random number determination table 111c that is referred to when the game is played.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one special symbol random number within the numerical range of 0-199 is obtained. Then, when a big win or a small win is won by the above-mentioned big win lottery, the start winning opening into which the game ball entered and the special symbol random number determination table 111 according to the result of the big win lottery are selected and acquired. Based on the special symbol random number and the selected special symbol random number determination table 111, the type of the special symbol is determined.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, five types of symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4, X5) are provided, and one type of special pattern (hereinafter referred to as a small winning pattern) determined when winning a small winning (that is, a determination result of a small winning is obtained). A symbol (Y1) is provided, and two types of symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as "losing symbols") determined in the case of a loss.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), according to the first special symbol random number determination table 111a, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0-39, and the special symbol random number is 40-69. When the special symbol random number is 70 to 139, the big winning symbol X3 is determined, and when the special symbol random number is 140 to 179, the big winning symbol X4 is determined and the special symbol is determined. When the random number is 180-199, the jackpot symbol X5 is determined. That is, in the first special symbol random number determination table 111a, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X1 is 20%, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X2 is 15%, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X3 is 35%, The probability that the jackpot pattern X4 is decided is 20%, and the probability that the jackpot pattern X5 is decided is 10%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(b), according to the second special symbol random number determination table 111b, the big hit symbol X1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 39, and the special symbol random number is 40 to 69. In the case of , the jackpot pattern X2 is determined, when the special pattern random number is 70 to 129, the jackpot pattern X3 is determined, and when the special pattern random number is 130 to 169, the jackpot pattern X4 is determined, When the special symbol random number is 170 to 199, the jackpot symbol X5 is determined. That is, in the second special symbol random number determination table 111b, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X1 is 20%, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X2 is 15%, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X3 is 30%, The probability that the jackpot pattern X4 is decided is 20%, and the probability that the jackpot pattern X5 is decided is 15%.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any table, but the invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol random number determination table 111 is different. A jackpot pattern may be determined.

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

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

A reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used to determine a variation mode number and a variation pattern number for determining a variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbols are determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode number and variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern are determined based on the result of the determination. At the same time, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number are generated. Then, based on the determined variation mode number and variation pattern number, the variation time of the variation display of special symbols (variation time of variation effect) to be described later is determined. In addition, the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 is based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific aspect (for example, an image to be displayed on the display section 21a of the effect display device 21, etc.) for notifying the result is determined. Thus, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are commands used for determining the variation time and mode of the variation production (variation display of special symbols).

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining the group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, in determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, as a preliminary step, a reach group determination random number and a reach group determination random number determination table 112 determines the type of group.
This reach group determination random number determination table 112 includes the game state, the type of acquired random number (first special random number or second special random number, that is, the start of the game ball that triggered the acquisition of each random number entered) The type of winning opening), and the number of reservations (first special reservation number or second special reservation number) are provided (see FIGS. 7(a) to (f)).

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

Specifically, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special random number (random number obtained by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15) during the normal game state is lost, If the first special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and if the first special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 2 or more, The second determination table 112b is selected. In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special random number in the high-probability time-saving gaming state or the low-probability time-saving gaming state is lost, the first special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 0 or more In the case of (that is, the number of the first special figure reservation is any number), the third determination table 112c is selected. In addition, the second special random number (random number obtained by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16) during the high probability time saving game state, normal game state or low probability time saving game state. When the result is a loss, if the second special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 0 or more (that is, no matter what the second special figure reservation number is), the fourth determination table 112d is selected. Also, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special random number in the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is lost, if the number of the first special figure pending at the time of the lottery is 0 or more, The fifth determination table 112e is selected. Also, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special random number in the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is lost, if the number of the second special figure pending at the time of the lottery is 0 or more, The sixth determination table 112f is selected.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the "second group" is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9000. When it is 9899, the "fourth group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is between 9900 and 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the "first group" is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9000. When it is 9899, the "fourth group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is between 9900 and 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7(c), according to the third determination table 112c, the "first group" is determined when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 8000. If it is 8999, the "third group" is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000-10006, the "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7(d), according to the fourth determination table 112d, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 10006 (that is, even if the reach group determination random number is any value) " Sixth Group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7(e), according to the fifth determination table 112e, the "second group" is determined when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8499, and the reach group determination random number is 85000 to 85000. When it was 8999, the "seventh group" was determined, and when the reach group determination random number was 9000 to 9899, the "fourth group" was determined, and when the reach group determination random number was 9900 to 10006. A "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7(f), according to the sixth determination table 112f, the "first group" is determined when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8499, and the reach group determination random number is 8500 to When it was 8999, the "seventh group" was determined, and when the reach group determination random number was 9000 to 9899, the "third group" was determined, and when the reach group determination random number was 9900 to 10006. A "fifth group" is determined.

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

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines the variation mode number used to determine the variation performance pattern (variation performance mode, variation time), and also determines the variation pattern lottery table 114 used to determine the variation pattern number described later. It is for decision making.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a loss determination table (see FIG. 8) that is referred to when the result of the big win lottery is a loss, and a big win lottery result that is either a big win or a small win. and a hit determination table (see FIG. 9) that is referred to when there is a hit.
A plurality of loss determination tables are provided for each group type determined as described above (see FIGS. 8A to 8G).

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

Specifically, for example, when the "first group" is determined by lottery for the types of groups described above, the determination table 113a for the first group is selected, and when the "second group" is determined, the second group determination table 113a is selected. The group determination table 113b is selected, and when the "third group" is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the "fourth group" is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is selected. When the "fifth group" is determined, the fifth group determination table 113e is selected, and when the "sixth group" is determined, the sixth group determination table 113f is selected, and the "seventh group" is determined. group" is determined, the seventh group determination table 113g is selected (see FIGS. 8A to 8G).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, even if the reach mode determination random number is any value, ), "00H" (alphanumeric characters with "H" at the end are represented in hexadecimal notation; the same shall apply hereinafter), and the first variation table 114a is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "00H" is determined and the first A two-variation table 114b is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8(c), according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "00H" is determined and the first The 3-variation table 114c is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8(d), according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "01H" is determined and the first 4-variation table 114d is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8(e), according to the fifth group determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, the variation mode number "02H" is determined and the first 5 variation table 114e is selected. Also, when the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the variation mode number "03H" is determined and the fifth variation table 114e is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8(f), according to the sixth group determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1199, the variation mode number "05H" is determined and the first 1 variation table 114a is selected. Also, when the reach mode determination random number is 1200 to 2038, the variation mode number "05H" is determined and the second variation table 114b is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8(g), according to the seventh group determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "20H" is determined and the first 6 variation table 114f is selected.

In addition, the hit determination table includes the game state at the time of winning the big win or the small win (that is, the lottery for the big win or the small win), the type of the acquired random number (first special random number or second special random number), And, a plurality of symbols are provided for each type of special pattern (big hit pattern, small hit pattern) determined when a big hit or a small hit occurs (see FIGS. 9(a) to (f)).

Then, when a big win or a small win is won and a special pattern type is determined, it corresponds to the determined special pattern type, the obtained random number type, and the game state at the time of winning the big win or the small win. A winning determination table is selected, and similar to the determination based on the losing determination table described above, a variation mode number and a variation pattern lottery table 114 based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected winning determination table. is determined.

Specifically, when the jackpot is won based on the first special random number during the normal game state and the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5 is determined, the first hit determination table 113h is selected. be. In addition, when the jackpot is won based on the first special random number during the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state and the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5 is determined, the second hit judgment Table 113i is selected. In addition, when the jackpot is elected based on the second special random number during the normal game state, the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state and the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5 is determined, The 3-win determination table 113j is selected. In addition, when the jackpot is won based on the first special random number or the second special random number during the high probability non-time-saving game state and the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5 is determined, for the fourth hit A decision table 113k is selected. In addition, when a small hit is won based on the second special random number during the normal game state, the low-probability time-saving game state, or the high-probability time-saving game state, and the small winning pattern Y1 is determined, the fifth winning judgment table 113l. is selected. Further, when a small hit is won based on the second special random number during the high-probability non-time-saving game state and a small hit pattern Y1 is determined, the sixth hit determination table 113m is selected.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first win determination table 113h, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number of "11H" is determined and the first 30 variation table 114g is selected. Also, when the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number "12H" is determined and the 31st variation table 114h is selected. Also, when the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number of "13H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114i is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second hit determination table 113i, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 699, the variation mode number "12H" is determined and the first 31 variation table 114h is selected. Also, when the reach mode determination random number is 700 to 1399, the variation mode number of "13H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114i is selected. Also, when the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, the variation mode number of "14H" is determined and the 33rd variation table 114j is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9(c), according to the third hit determination table 113j, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "15H" is determined and the first 33 variation table 114j is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9(d), according to the fourth win determination table 113k, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "30H" is determined and the first 34 variation table 114k is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9(e), according to the fifth hit determination table 113l, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "15H" is determined and the first A 50 variation table 114l is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9(f), according to the sixth hit determination table 113m, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of "14H" is determined and the first A 50 variation table 114l is selected.

Incidentally, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a winning determination table is provided for each game state when winning a big win or a small win, the type of random number obtained, and the type of special symbol. A winning determination table may be provided for each game state and special symbol type at the time of winning a big win or a small win without considering the type of the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation performance pattern (variation performance mode, variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 10(a) to (l), a first variation table 114a, a second variation table 114b, a third variation table 114c, and a 4th variation table 114d, 5th variation table 114e and 6th variation table 114f, 30th variation table 114g, 31st variation table 114h and 32nd variation table 114i which are determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot , the 33rd variation table 114j and the 34th variation table 114k, and the 50th variation table 114l determined when the result of the lottery for the big win is a small win.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one variation pattern random number within the numerical range of 0-249 is acquired. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern random number obtained and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10(a), according to the first fluctuation table 114a, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the fluctuation pattern random number is) "00H" A variation pattern number is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10(d), according to the fourth variation table 114d, the variation pattern number "05H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 234, and the variation pattern random number is 235 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of "06H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10(g), according to the thirtieth variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number "A6H" is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10(i), according to the 32nd variation table 114i, the variation pattern number "A6H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 89, and the variation pattern random number is 90 to If it is 249, the variation pattern number "A7H" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10(l), according to the 50th variation table 114l, the variation pattern number "B0H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 244, and the variation pattern random number is 245 to If it is 249, the variation pattern number "B1H" is determined.
It should be noted that, similarly, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to the variation pattern random number also by another variation pattern table 114 (see FIG. 10).

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, at the start of fluctuation (that is, at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbols to be described later (at the start of the fluctuation effect)), the above-described jackpot lottery is performed, and the jackpot lottery is performed. is performed, the result of the jackpot lottery, the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery, the type of random number obtained (first special random number, second special random number) and the number of reservations (first special reservation number, second 2 special figure pending number) etc., the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined. As described above, the variable mode number and the variable pattern number are for determining the variable effect pattern, and the variable mode number and the variable pattern number determine the mode and the variable time of the variable effect (the variable time of the variable display of the special symbol ) is defined. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the variable effect is divided into the first half and the second half. The first half of the variable performance and the variable time are determined by the variable mode number, and the second half of the variable performance and the variable time are determined by the variable pattern number.

Next, the determination of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation performance (the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special symbols) and the stop display time of the special symbols, the control of the special game, the setting of the game state, etc. will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment includes a variable time determination table 115, a special figure stop display time determination table 116, a special electric accessary product operation table 117, and a game state setting table 118 as tables for performing the various processes described above. etc.

The variable time determination table 115 is for determining the variable time of the variable effect (that is, the variable time of the variable display of the special symbols).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the variable time determination table 115, a first variable time determination table in which the variable time of the first half of the variable performance corresponding to each variable mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first half variable time) is defined. 115a, and a second variation time determination table 115b in which the variation time of the second half of the variation performance corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the second half variation time) is determined (Fig. 11 (a) and ( b) see).

Then, when the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first half variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. Also, when the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding second half variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first half fluctuation time and the second half fluctuation time thus determined corresponds to the fluctuation time of the entire fluctuation performance (the fluctuation time of the whole fluctuation display of the special pattern) for informing the result of the lottery of the big win.
For example, if the determined variation mode number is "03H" and the variation pattern number is "07H", the first half variation time of "60 seconds" is determined corresponding to the variation mode number "03H", and the variation A second half variation time of "60 seconds" is determined corresponding to the pattern number "07H". And, these total value "120 seconds (= 60 seconds + 60 seconds)" is the fluctuation time of the whole fluctuation production (whole fluctuation display of special symbols).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11(a), the fluctuation mode numbers of "00H", "04H", "10H", "14H", "20H" and "30H" have a first half fluctuation time of "0 seconds". is determined, and when this variable mode number is determined, the first half of the variable effect is not executed, and only the second half of the variable effect is executed based on the determined variable pattern number. ing.

Further, the first half variation time of "590 seconds" is defined for the variation mode numbers of "05H" and "15H". When this variation mode number is determined, variation performance (variation display of special symbols) is executed for a longer time (590 seconds) than when other variation mode numbers are determined. This "05H" variation mode number is determined by the jackpot lottery based on the second special random number in the normal game state, low probability time saving game state or high probability time saving game state. When winning or losing is determined, that is, during the normal game state, low probability time saving game state or high probability time saving game state, the game ball is launched to the second game area 12b and to the second start winning opening 16 This is the case when a game ball enters the game (see FIGS. 7 to 9). In addition, as described above, during these game states, the launching of the game ball to the first game area 12a is instructed, and if the game ball is launched to the first game area 12a according to this instruction, the second start winning Since no game ball enters the opening 16, the variable mode number "05H" is not determined.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern A variation pattern command corresponding to the number is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 300 . Then, in the sub-control board 300, the aspect of the variation effect is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Specifically, the mode of the first half of the variable performance is determined based on the variable mode command, and the mode of the second half of the variable performance is determined based on the variable pattern command.
Regarding the form of the variable production, instead of determining the form of the first half of the variable production based on the fluctuation mode command and determining the form of the second half of the variable production based on the fluctuation pattern command, the variation pattern command is used. Based on the variation mode command, the mode of the first half of the variable performance may be determined, and the mode of the second half of the variable performance may be determined based on the variation mode command.
Also, instead of dividing the variable production into the first half and the second half, it may be divided into more parts, and the aspect of each part may be determined based on the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command. .
Also, the aspect of the variable effect may be determined based on not only the variable mode command and the variable pattern command, but also other commands. Also, it may be determined based on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command alone.

Further, based on the variation time determined as described above, the effect display device 21 performs a variable effect, and the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 30 or second special symbol display device 31) special Variation display of the pattern is performed. Specifically, when the starting winning hole into which the game ball enters is the first starting winning hole 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks during the determined fluctuation time, and the game ball enters. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 blinks during the determined fluctuation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the special game is not executed, and the variable display of special symbols is not performed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31. In this case, a jackpot lottery based on the first special random number and the second special random number is possible.
In addition, when the special symbol is being variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the special symbol is not variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 31, based on the second special symbol random number A lottery for a big hit is possible, and when the special symbols are being variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 31 and the special symbols are not variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 30, the first A jackpot lottery is possible based on a special random number.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 30 and the variable display of the special symbols by the second special symbol display device 31 are performed at the same time. Then, when the first special symbol display device 30 finishes the special symbol variable display, if the first special symbol random number is stored, the next special symbol variable display is started by the first special symbol display device 30. When the second special symbol display device 31 completes the special symbol variation display, if the second special symbol random number is stored, the second special symbol display device 31 starts the next special symbol variation display. be done.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a new lottery for a big win is performed based on the second special symbol random number during the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 30, the variable display is performed. When the special symbol inside is a jackpot symbol (X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5) (that is, regarding the variable display being executed, when the jackpot has been won in the jackpot lottery that triggers the variable display ) is set so that a new jackpot lottery results in either a big win or a small win, and the result of the lottery is forcibly lost. In addition, when the big hit lottery is newly performed based on the first special random number during the variable display of the special symbols by the second special symbol display device 31, the special symbols during the variable display are the big winning symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5), it is not possible to obtain a big win as a result of a new big win lottery, and the result of the lottery is set to be forcibly lost. there is
Therefore, for example, when a big hit is won based on the second special symbol random number, and the second special symbol display device 31 is performing a variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the big hit, the first special symbol is newly added. When a jackpot lottery is held based on random numbers, the result of the lottery is a loss. In addition, when the jackpot is won based on the first special random number, and when the first special pattern display device 30 is performing the variable display of the special pattern based on the winning of the jackpot, the second special random number is newly selected. If a jackpot lottery is held based on this, the result of the lottery will be a loss.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special symbol display device 30 stopped displaying the big winning symbols, the second special symbol display device 31 displayed the small winning symbols (Y1) in a variable display. In this case, the small winning design is forcibly changed (rewritten) to the losing design (Z1, Z2), and then the losing design is forcibly stopped.

On the other hand, when the jackpot design is stopped and displayed in either one of the first special design display device 30 or the second special design display device 31, when the losing design is displayed in a variable manner in the other. , the variable display of the lost symbols is not stopped, and the variable display is continuously performed. In addition, when the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed in the second special pattern display device 31, even if the big winning pattern or the losing pattern is being displayed in the first special pattern display device 30, the big winning pattern or the losing pattern is displayed. The variable display of the symbols is not stopped, and the variable display is continuously performed. In addition, when the losing design is stopped and displayed in either one of the first special design display device 30 or the second special design display device 31, even if the losing design is being displayed in a fluctuating manner in the other. The variable display of the lost symbols is not stopped, and the variable display is continuously performed.

The special symbol stop display time determination table 116 is a special symbol stop display time (so-called special symbol) that is the time to stop and display the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped. (determined time).
In this special figure stop display time determination table 116, as shown in FIG. 12, the special figure stop display time is defined for each type of special symbol. Then, when the special symbol is determined by the lottery for the big hit, the special symbol stop display time corresponding to the type of the determined special symbol is determined by referring to the special symbol stop display time determination table 116.例文帳に追加

As shown in FIG. 12, according to the special figure stop display time determination table 116, when the jackpot symbol X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5 is determined, the special figure stop display time of "0.5 seconds" It is determined. In addition, even when the small winning symbol Y1 is determined, the special figure stop display time of "0.5 seconds" is determined. In addition, when the losing pattern Z1 or Z2 is determined, the special figure stop display time of "0.6 seconds" is determined.

Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, after the variable display (variation effect) of the special symbols is started, the variable display of the special symbols is stopped (the variable effect is finished) when the above-mentioned fluctuation time elapses. . After that, when the special symbol stop display time determined as described above elapses, a special game is started when the stopped special symbol is a big winning symbol, and a small winning game is started when it is a small winning symbol. is started, and when it is a losing design, it becomes possible to start the variable display (variable effect) of the next special design.

In addition, the special symbol stop display time may be determined for each of the types of jackpot symbols, the types of small winning symbols, and the types of losing symbols, and not only the types of special symbols, but also the determined variation mode number and variation pattern number. may be determined for each

The special electric role product operation table 117 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won and a small winning game that is executed when a small win is won. It is referred to for activating the big winning opening solenoid 18c during execution of the game. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. , the second operating table 117b referred to when the big winning pattern X2, X3 or X4 is determined, the third operating table 117c referred to when the big winning pattern X5 is determined, and the small winning pattern Y1 are determined. A fourth actuation table 117d is provided which is referred to when the

Specifically, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 117a, as shown in FIG. 13(a). According to the first operation table 117a, the game ends when either the big winning hole 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or 10 game balls enter the big winning hole 18. A round game is executed twice. Also, during execution of each round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (that is, interval time) during which the big winning opening 18 closes between each round game is set to 1.0 second.
In this special game, the player can obtain a predetermined number of expected prize balls.

Also, when the jackpot symbol X2, X3 or X4 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 117b as shown in FIG. 13(b). According to the second operation table 117b, the same round game as that of the first operation table 117a is executed five times. In addition, the number of openings and closings of the big winning opening 18 and the interval time during execution of each round game are set to the same contents as those of the first operation table 117a.
In this special game, the player can obtain prize balls with an expected value larger in number than in the special game when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined.

Further, when the jackpot symbol X5 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the third operation table 117c, as shown in FIG. 13(c). According to this 3rd operation table 117c, the round game of the same mode as the 1st operation table 117a and the 2nd operation table 117b is performed 10 times. In addition, the number of openings and closings of the big winning opening 18 and the interval time during execution of each round game are set to the same contents as those of the first operation table 117a and the second operation table 117b.
In this special game, the player can acquire a larger number of expected prize balls than in the special game when the big winning symbols X2, X3 or X4 are determined.

Further, when the small winning symbol Y1 is determined, a small winning game is executed with reference to the fourth operation table 117d as shown in FIG. 13(d). According to the fourth operation table 117d, the opening of the big winning opening 18 for 0.9 seconds is continuously performed twice at intervals of 0.2 seconds. Also, when 10 game balls enter the big winning opening 18 during the small winning game, the small winning game ends.
In this small winning game, the player can acquire prize balls with a smaller number of expected values than in the special game when the big winning symbol X1 is determined.

The game state setting table 118 is for setting the game state after the special game is finished when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the game state after the end of the special game is determined by the type of the jackpot pattern determined by the jackpot lottery.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a first state setting table 118a and a jackpot pattern X2, which are referred to when the jackpot pattern X1 is determined, as the game state setting table 118. A second state setting table 118b to be referred to when determined, a third state setting table 118c to be referred to when a jackpot pattern X3 is determined, and a table to be referred to when a jackpot pattern X4 or X5 is determined. A fourth state setting table 118d is provided.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), according to the first state setting table 118a, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability game state, and the time saving game It is set to the non-time-saving game state of the state. That is, the normal game state is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14(b), according to the second state setting table 118b, when the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability game state, It is set to the time saving game state. That is, a low-probability time-saving gaming state is set.
In addition, the number of continuations of this time-saving game state (hereinafter referred to as the time-saving number of times) is set to 30 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the low-probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 30 times. Then, when a jackpot is won during this low-probability time-saving game state, a game state corresponding to the jackpot pattern is set again. In this low-probability time-saving game state, when the results of 30 lotteries are all other than big wins, the game state is changed to the normal game state by changing the time-saving game state to the non-time-saving game state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14(c), according to the third state setting table 118c, when the jackpot symbol X3 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability game state, It is set to the time saving game state. That is, a high-probability time-saving gaming state is set.
Further, the number of continuations of this high probability game state (hereinafter referred to as the high probability number of times) is set to 10000 times, and the number of times of time saving is set to 10000 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 10000 times. Then, when a jackpot is won during this high-probability time-saving game state, a game state corresponding to the jackpot pattern is set again.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state is about 1/50. The game state continues.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14(d), according to the fourth state setting table 118d, when the jackpot symbol X4 or X5 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability game state. Together, it is set to the time-saving game state. That is, a high-probability time-saving gaming state is set.
Further, the number of times of high accuracy is set to 10000 times, and the number of times of time saving is set to 30 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 30 times. Then, when a jackpot is won during this high-probability time-saving game state, a game state corresponding to the jackpot pattern is set again. In addition, when all the results of the lottery of 30 times are other than the jackpot in this high probability time saving game state, the game state is changed to the high probability non time saving game state by changing the time saving game state to the non time saving game state. . After that, the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 10,000 times.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning the jackpot in the high-probability game state is approximately 1/50. The time saving game state will continue.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to the normal game.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 15d of the special first start winning opening 15b is operated. A normal symbol lottery is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 15d. Then, when winning is achieved by the lottery of this normal pattern, the movable piece 15d is opened for a predetermined time, and the special first start winning opening 15b is opened, so that the game ball enters the special first starting winning opening 15b. The ball becomes easier.
This lottery for the normal symbols is based on a winning determination random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20, and a winning determination random number determination table 119 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. is done.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above-described normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol variation pattern (normal symbol variation time) is determined, and the normal symbol variation display, which will be described later, is stopped. After that, the normal pattern stop display time, which is the time during which the normal patterns (hit patterns, losing patterns) determined by the lottery of the above-described normal patterns are stopped and displayed, is determined.
The normal symbol variation pattern and the normal symbol stop display time are determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120 and the normal symbol stop display time determination table 121 stored in the main ROM 102 .

Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned winning determination random number is obtained, and the random number is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area of the main RAM 103 with an upper limit of four. Specifically, this normal map reservation storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and the order of passing through the gate 20 is stored from the first storage unit. It has become. Further, when the determined random number is already stored in several storage units, the determined random number is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number among the empty storage units. When the four winning determination random numbers have already been stored in the normal pattern holding storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning determination random number relating to this passage is not stored in the normal pattern holding storage area. .
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning determination random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence makes a round, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of hit determination random numbers stored in the general pattern reservation storage area (hereinafter referred to as the general pattern reservation number) is a normal pattern reservation number counter (not particularly shown) is stored in

The hit determination random number determination table 119 is for determining whether or not the hit is by lottery of normal symbols, and as shown in FIGS. The non-time-saving determination table 119a referred to in the gaming state or the high probability non-time-saving gaming state) and the time-saving determination table 119b referred to in the time-saving gaming state (that is, the low-probability short-time gaming state or the high-probability short-time gaming state) I have.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning determination random number within the numerical range of 0-65535 is obtained. Then, if the game state at the time of drawing the lottery for the normal symbol is a non-time-saving game state, the non-time-saving determination table 119a is selected, and the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-time-saving determination table 119a are normal. A design lottery will be held. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the lottery of normal symbols is the time-saving game state, the time-saving determination table 119b is selected, and the lottery of normal symbols is based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected time-saving determination table 119b. is done.

As shown in FIG. 15 (a), according to the non-time-saving determination table 119a, it is determined to be a hit when the determined random number is 1, and when it is a determined random number (0, 2 to 65535) other than this is judged to be a failure. Therefore, the probability of becoming a hit in this non-time saving determination table 119a is 1/65536.
As shown in FIG. 15 (b), according to the time saving determination table 119b, it is determined to be a hit when the determined random number is 1 to 65000, and the determined random number (0, 65001 to 65535) other than this It is determined to be a failure in some cases. Therefore, the probability of winning in this time saving determination table 119b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning by lottery of normal symbols is set to be higher during the time-saving gaming state than during the non-time-saving gaming state.
In addition, when winning by lottery of normal symbols, winning symbols are determined, and when losing, losing symbols are determined.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120 is for determining a normal symbol variation pattern number associated with a normal symbol variation pattern, that is, a normal symbol variation time. As described above, when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol variation pattern number is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120 .
As shown in FIG. 16, according to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120, when the gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol "C0H" is associated with the variation pattern of the normal symbol with the variation time of 3 seconds. A symbol variation pattern number is determined, and when the game state is a time-saving game state, a normal symbol variation pattern number "C1H" associated with a normal symbol variation pattern with a variation time of 1 second is determined.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the same normal symbol variation pattern number (normal symbol variation pattern) is always determined for each game state that is set. is not limited to, for example, the number of normal pattern holding at the time of execution of the normal pattern lottery, and based on the predetermined random number obtained when the game ball passes through the gate 20, different normal pattern fluctuation pattern numbers It may be determined.

The normal diagram stop display time determination table 121 is for determining the above-described normal diagram stop display time. As described above, when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and the normal pattern lottery is performed, the normal pattern stop display time determination table 121 is referred to, and the determined normal pattern (hit pattern, losing pattern). The normal map stop display time corresponding to is determined.
As shown in FIG. 17, according to the normal pattern stop display time determination table 121, when the determined normal pattern is a winning pattern (that is, when winning by lottery of normal patterns), 0.5 A normal map stop display time in seconds is determined. Also, when the determined normal symbol is a lost symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery results in a loss), the normal symbol stop display time of 0.6 seconds is determined.
It should be noted that the normal pattern stop display time may be determined not only for the type of normal pattern but also for each determined normal pattern variation pattern number.

Then, when the normal design variation pattern number (normal design variation pattern, normal design variation time) and the normal design stop display time are determined, during the variation time corresponding to the determined normal design variation pattern number, the normal design The display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks. Then, when the normal pattern lottery wins and the winning pattern is determined, the normal pattern display device 32 lights up, and after the determined normal pattern stop display time elapses, the special first start winning opening 15b. opening/closing control of the movable piece 15d is performed. On the other hand, when the normal pattern lottery results in a loss and the lost pattern is determined, the normal pattern display device 32 is extinguished, and after the determined normal pattern stop display time elapses, the next normal pattern is displayed. can be selected by lottery.
In this specification, the blinking display of the normal design display device 32 is "normal design fluctuation", the lighting or extinguishing of the normal design display device 32 is "normal design stop display", and the "normal design stoppage". , There are cases such as "normal pattern fluctuation stop".

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a special first start winning prize opening control table 122 that is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 15d provided in the special first start winning prize opening 15b. .
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, when the normal symbol display device 32 lights up and the determined normal symbol stop display time elapses, based on the contents defined in the special first start winning opening control table 122 Then, the opening/closing control of the movable piece 15d of the special first starting prize opening 15b is performed.
Specifically, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. × 1 time) is energized, and the movable piece 15d of the special first start winning opening 15b is opened for 0.2 seconds.
In addition, when the game state is the time-saving game state, after the normal figure stop display time has passed, the start winning opening solenoid 15c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times), and the special first start The movable piece 15d of the winning opening 15b is opened for 2.4 seconds. The time (interval time) for the movable piece 15d to close from the end of the first opening of the movable piece 15d to the start of the second opening of the movable piece 15d is set to 1.0 second. there is

As described above, in the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, the conditions for opening and closing the special first start winning port 15b are defined respectively, and according to the contents of these conditions, in the time-saving gaming state, Since the special first start winning opening 15b is likely to be maintained in the open state, the game ball is easier to enter the special first starting winning opening 15b than in the non-time-saving game state.

(Playability of pachinko machine P according to this embodiment)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the normal game state (game state combining the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state), the low-probability time-saving game state (combination of the low-probability game state and the time-saving game state game state), high probability time-saving game state (game state combining high probability game state and time-saving game state), or high probability non-time-saving game state (game state combining high-probability game state and non-time-saving game state) is set, and the game progresses.

Here, when a player starts playing a game, the normal game state is often set. During this normal game state, as described above, the launching of the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed hitting) is instructed, and as long as the game ball is launched accordingly, the game ball is , There is a possibility that the ball will enter only the first start winning hole 15 (the normal first starting winning hole 15a or the special first starting winning hole 15b), and will not enter the second starting winning hole 16. Then, a jackpot lottery is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, and when the jackpot is won, the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5 is determined (FIG. 6). (a)). Then, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, the game state after the special game executed based on the determination is set to the normal game state, and when the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, the determination When the game state after the end of the special game executed based on is set to the low probability time-saving game state and the big hit symbol X3, X4 or X5 is determined, the special game executed based on the determination The game state after the end is set to the high probability time saving game state (see FIGS. 14 and 19). That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the player hits left as instructed during the normal game state, by winning the jackpot, the normal game state, the low-probability time-saving game state, or the high-probability time-saving game state. It will shift (see FIG. 19).

During the low-probability time-saving game state, although the winning probability of the jackpot is the same as during the normal game state, the special first start winning opening 15b is easier to maintain in the open state than during the normal game state, and the special first Since the game balls are likely to enter the starting prize-winning opening 15b, it is possible to acquire the chance of a big winning lottery while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls accompanying the progress of the game more than during the normal game state. In addition, during the high-probability time-saving game state, the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than during the normal game state, and the special first start winning opening 15b is easily maintained in the open state, and the game is played more than during the normal game state. A jackpot can be easily won while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls accompanying the progress of the game.
During the low-probability time-saving game state and the high-probability time-saving game state, similarly to during the normal game state, as described above, the launching of the game ball toward the first game area 12a is instructed. Therefore, as long as the game ball is launched according to this, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter only the first start winning hole 15, and the game ball will enter the first starting winning hole 15 as in the normal game state. A jackpot lottery is conducted based on the ball entry, and if the jackpot is won, the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5 is determined (see FIG. 6(a)). Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if you hit left as instructed during the low-probability time-saving game state and during the high-probability time-saving game state, by winning the jackpot, the normal game state, low-probability time-saving It will shift to a game state or a high-probability time-saving game state (see FIG. 19).

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during the high-probability time-saving game state after the end of the special game based on the determination of the jackpot pattern X4 or X5, the results of the lottery 30 times are all jackpots without winning. Otherwise, the state shifts to a high-probability non-time-saving game state (see FIG. 19).
During this high-probability non-working-time-saving game state, although the degree of difficulty in which the special first start prize-winning port 15b is maintained in the open state is the same as during the normal game state, the winning probability of the jackpot becomes higher than during the normal game state. ing. In addition, during the high probability non-time-saving game state, as described above, the launching of the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right-handed hitting) is instructed, and if the game ball is launched according to this, the game The ball may enter the second start winning hole 16. - 特許庁In the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize-winning port 16, the probability of winning the small prize is set extremely high (see FIGS. 5(c) and (d)), and the second start prize-winning. When the game ball enters the opening 16, a small win is almost won and a small win game is executed. Since the large winning opening 18 is opened during the small winning game, if the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, the game ball enters the open large winning opening 18 and enters the ball. Based on this, a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained.
That is, during the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, by launching the game ball toward the second game area 12b, the small hit executed by winning the small hit based on the entry ball of the game ball to the second start winning opening 16 While winning a prize ball in a winning game, it is possible to aim for winning a jackpot based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16, and the high probability non-time-saving game state is a normal game. It is a game state that is advantageous to the player compared to the state, the low-probability time-saving game state, and the high-probability time-saving game state. In addition, as the high-probability non-time-saving game state continues without winning the big hit, the number of times the small hit game is executed increases, so the number of game balls gradually increases.

Also, a jackpot lottery is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize-winning port 16, and even when the jackpot is won, the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5 is determined (Fig. 6). (b)). Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the right hand is hit as instructed during the high probability non-time-saving game state, by winning the jackpot, the normal game state, the low probability time-saving game state, or the high probability time-saving game state It will shift to a game state (see FIG. 19).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in each game state of the normal game state, the low-probability time-saving game state, the high-probability time-saving game state, and the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the first By launching the game ball toward either the game area 12a or the second game area 12b, after the special game based on the winning of the jackpot is completed, the normal game state, the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state. Migration is possible. Then, fortunately, when the jackpot pattern X4 or X5 is determined continuously, in addition to the prize balls that can be obtained during the special game, the small hit in the high probability non-time-saving game state that can be shifted from the high-probability time-saving game state Prize balls can be obtained in the game, and the probability of winning a big win is high, so that many balls can be obtained at a high speed.

By the way, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the probability of winning a small win is set to be high in the big win lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16 (FIG. 5(c) Or (see d)), during the normal game state, during the low probability time-saving game state and during the high probability time-saving game state, the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b without following the instruction to hit left to the player. A game may be played by a game method of entering a game ball into a 2-start winning hole 16 and winning a prize ball in a small winning game executed by winning a small winning.
However, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball is entered into the second start winning opening 16 during the normal game state, the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state, the jackpot Regardless of whether the result of the lottery is winning a big win, winning a small win or losing, the variation time of the special symbol is set to a very long time of about 600 seconds. Therefore, the special symbols are stopped and displayed only about six times per hour, resulting in an extremely inefficient game and making it extremely difficult to win many prize balls. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being played as described above.

Also, during the normal game state, during the low probability time-saving game state or during the high probability time-saving game state, the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a and the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b. In combination, the game is executed by a game method of aiming at winning a big win by entering the game ball into the first starting winning hole 15 and aiming at winning a small win by entering the game ball into the second starting winning hole 16.例文帳に追加It may be done.

Here, when a big win is won by entering a game ball into the second start winning port 16 during a normal game state, a low probability time saving game state or a high probability time saving game state, variation of the jackpot pattern. Even during the display (variation display on the second special symbol display device 31), lotteries for big hits based on the entry of game balls into the first start prize winning opening 15 are performed one after another. However, since the jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize-winning port 16, all the results of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize-winning port 15 are lost. . Then, the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 12a without recognizing that he has won the jackpot based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16, but the above-mentioned Even if a game ball enters the first start winning hole 15, the result of the lottery for the jackpot is all lost, so all the game balls hit are wasted and the situation is extremely disadvantageous for the player.

Also, during the normal game state, during the low-probability time-saving game state, or during the high-probability time-saving game state, if a small hit is won by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, the small hit is similar to the above. Even during the variable display of symbols (variable display on the second special symbol display device 31), lotteries for big wins based on the entry of game balls into the first start winning opening 15 are performed one after another. However, unless a big win is won in the lottery, the variable display of the above-mentioned small winning pattern will continue, and if a big win is won in the lottery, the small winning pattern during the variable display will be a losing pattern. It is rewritten so that it is forcibly stopped and displayed. Therefore, even if a small win is won during these game states, the small win game will not be executed as long as the game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 and the big win lottery is performed.

Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, there is little merit of launching the game ball toward the second game area 12b during the normal game state, the low probability time saving game state, or the high probability time saving game state. It is possible to prevent the game from being played by such a game method.

(Summary of Game Progress in Pachinko Machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special game, normal game, special game and small winning game will be described using a flow chart.
First, the main processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes the main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

At step 100 , the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on as an initialization process, initializes flags stored in the main RAM 103 , and performs various A command is stored in a performance transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number referred to when updating the special symbol random number. This special symbol random number initial value update random number is for determining the initial value of the special symbol random number. That is, the special symbol random number is updated with the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at the time of starting the update as the initial value. Then, when this random number range is circulated once, the update of the special symbol random number is continued with the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at that time as the initial value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102 .

In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variable effect pattern. After the processing of step 102 is completed, the processing of steps 101 and 102 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment), and the flow chart shown in FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

At step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201 .
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is subtracted by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped. It has become.
At step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the special symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding "1", and when the result of the addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is reset to "0", and when the random number counter completes one cycle, updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202 .

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

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general-purpose related control process for controlling a general-purpose game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205 .
At step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for controlling the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door open command based on the opening of the front door 3, a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, or the like, the main CPU 101 designates the corresponding error. A command (for example, a door open designation command, a full tank state designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the performance transmission data storage area. Also, when the main control board 100 no longer receives the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error cancellation designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank cancellation designation command, etc.) and transmits it for effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206 .

In step 206, detection signals from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the normal first starting winning opening detecting sensor 15e, the special first starting winning opening detecting sensor 15f, the second starting winning opening detecting sensor 16a, and the big winning opening detecting sensor 18a. is input to the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 updates the prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and emits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal. Transmit to substrate 200 . When the ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the prize ball counter is decremented. In addition, when the game state at the present time is the high-probability non-time-saving game state, when the detection signal from the large winning opening detection sensor 18a is input to the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 detects the large winning game during the small winning game. A small win payout command indicating that a predetermined number of prize balls have been paid out based on the entry of game balls into the winning hole 18 is generated and stored in an effect transmission data storage area to be described later. As a result, it is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 that the prize balls have been paid out based on the entry of the game balls into the big winning opening 18 during the small winning game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207 .
At step 207, the main CPU 101 outputs external information data for outputting the game state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, a starting prize winning opening solenoid for opening and closing the movable piece 15d of the first special starting winning opening 15b. Data, large winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening and closing of the large winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol reservation Display device 38, second special figure reservation display device 39 and normal design reservation display device 33) display data and the like are created. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 208 .

At step 208, the main CPU 101 executes port output processing for outputting each data signal generated at step 207 and command transmission processing for transmitting the command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 ends.

Next, the sensor detection process of step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 300 , the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection process for performing a normal symbol lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301 .
In step 301, the main CPU 101 performs a first start winning opening detection process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball passing through the normal first starting winning opening 15a or the special first starting winning opening 15b. Run. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302 .
At step 302 , the main CPU 101 executes second start winning opening detection processing for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening 16 . Then, the sensor detection process ends.

Next, the gate detection process of step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. If it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has not been input, the gate detection processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 401 .
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the normal pattern pending number counter (that is, the normal pattern pending number at the present time) is less than "4". If it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the gate detection processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to next step 402 .

At step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the normal pattern pending number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403 .
At step 403, the main CPU 101 acquires the current winning determination random number, stores it in the general pattern reservation storage area, and terminates the gate detection process.

Next, the processing at the time of detection of the first start winning opening in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e or the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f. When it is determined that the detection signal from neither the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e nor the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f is input, the first start winning opening detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from either the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e or the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure reservation number counter (that is, the current first special figure reservation number) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the process at the time of detection of the first start winning prize opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than "4", the next step 502 is performed.

At step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503 .
At step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires a jackpot random number and stores it in the storage section of the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504 .

At step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated at step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
At step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 506 .

At step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 507 .
At step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot random numbers, special symbol random numbers, reach group determination random numbers, reach mode determination random numbers and variation pattern random numbers are all stored in the same storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508 .

At step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a starting prize winning command indicating that the first special random number has been stored, and stores it in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509 .
At step 509, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state. And, when it is determined that it is not a high probability non-time-saving game state (that is, it is a normal game state, a low-probability time-saving game state, or a high probability time-saving game state), the first start winning opening detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it determines with it being a high probability non-time-saving game state, it progresses to following step 510. FIG.

In step 510, the main CPU 101 performs various kinds of lottery related to the jackpot lottery before the start of variation based on the first special random number (when the first special random number is stored as pending) for the stored first special random number. Execute pre-determination processing for making a determination. Then, the processing at the time of detection of the first start winning prize opening is ended.

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

At step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603 .
At step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires a jackpot random number and stores it in the storage section of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604 .

At step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated at step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605 .
At step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 606 .

At step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 607 .
At step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 603 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot random numbers, special symbol random numbers, reach group determination random numbers, reach mode determination random numbers and variation pattern random numbers are all stored in the same storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 608 .

At step 608, the main CPU 101 generates a starting prize winning command indicating that the second special random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 609 .
At step 609, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state. And when it determines with it not being a high probability non-time-saving game state, it complete|finishes a 2nd start prize-winning opening detection time process. On the other hand, when it determines with it being a high probability non-time-saving gaming state, it progresses to following step 610. FIG.

In step 610, the main CPU 101 performs various kinds of lottery related to the jackpot lottery for the stored second special random number before the start of fluctuation based on the second special random number (at the time when the second special random number is stored as pending). Execute pre-determination processing for making a determination. Then, the processing at the time of detection of the second start winning prize opening is ended.

Next, the preliminary determination processing of steps 510 and 610 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that in the above-described step 510 pre-determining process, the following based on the jackpot random number, the special symbol random number, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the first reservation storage area Process is executed, in the preliminary determination process of step 610 described above, based on the jackpot random number, the special symbol random number, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the second reservation storage area the following process is executed.
At step 650, the main CPU 101 selects the current game state and the type of the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered (first starting winning hole 15 (first special random number), second starting Any one corresponding to the prize winning opening 16 (second special random number) is acquired, and a big win determination process for judging the result of the big win lottery is executed based on the acquired table and the stored big win random numbers. After that, data relating to the result of the determination (big win, small win, or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 651 .

At step 651, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the first starting winning opening 15 (first special random number) and the result of determination in step 650 described above is a jackpot, the second One special symbol random number determination table 111a is acquired, and the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) is determined based on the table and the stored special symbol random number. In addition, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number) and the result of determination in step 650 described above is a jackpot, the second special symbol The random number determination table 111b is obtained, and the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) is determined based on the table and the stored special symbol random number. In addition, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number) and the result of the determination in step 650 described above is a small hit, the third special The symbol random number determination table 111c is acquired, and the type of special symbol (type of small winning symbol) is determined based on the table and the stored special symbol random number. On the other hand, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball entered is the first starting winning opening 15 (first special random number) and the result of determination in step 650 described above is a loss, the special symbol is Z1. (Losing pattern). In addition, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number) and the result of determination in step 650 described above is a loss, the special symbol is Z2. (Losing pattern). Then, data relating to the determination result (type of special symbol) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103 . Also, in this special symbol determination process, the current game state, that is, the game state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the game state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 652 .

At step 652, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined at step 651 is a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol. Then, when it is determined that the symbol is neither a big winning symbol nor a small winning symbol (that is, it is a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 655 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 653 .
In step 653, the main CPU 101 determines the current gaming state, the type of the special symbol determined in step 652 (big winning symbol or small winning symbol), and the type of the start winning opening into which the game ball entered (first winning symbol). Check the start winning opening 15 (first special random number) and second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number). Then, go to the next step 654 .

At step 654, the main CPU 101 determines the corresponding ready-to-win mode determination random number determination table based on the current gaming state, the type of the special symbol, and the type of the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered, which was confirmed at step 653 above. 113 (hit determination table) is acquired. Then go to step 659 .
In addition, in step 655, which proceeds when it is determined in step 652 that there is neither a big winning symbol nor a small winning symbol, the main CPU 101 determines the current game state, the type of the start winning opening into which the game ball entered (first Check the start winning opening 15 (first special random number), second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number), and the current number of reservations (first special reservation number, second special reservation number) do. Then, go to the next step 656 .

At step 656, the main CPU 101 determines the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the current gaming state, the number of reservations confirmed at step 655, and the type of the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered. get. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 657 .
In step 657, the main CPU 101 determines the type of group based on the stored reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 acquired in step 656 described above, and selects the group type as the main group determination. Stored in a predetermined processing area of the RAM 103 . Then, go to the next step 658 .

At step 658, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (determination table for losing) based on the group type determined at step 657 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 659 .
In step 659, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (for winning determination table) acquired in step 654 described above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (for losing determination table) acquired in step 658 described above. determination table) and the stored reach mode determination random number, a variation mode number determination process for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is executed. Then, go to the next step 660 .

At step 660, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined at step 659 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 661 .
At step 661, the main CPU 101 executes variation pattern number determination processing for determining a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 obtained at step 660 and the stored variation pattern random numbers. Then, go to the next step 662 .

In step 662, the main CPU 101 determines the result of the jackpot lottery determined in step 650 (big win, small win, or loss), the type of special symbol determined in step 651 described above, and the type of special symbol determined in step 659 described above. A pre-determination command including the variation mode number determined in step 661 and the variation pattern number determined in step 661 is set in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the pre-determination process is terminated.
Through the above process, the first special random number or the second special random number acquired during the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state and stored as pending, the result of the jackpot lottery determined at the start of the special symbol fluctuation, the special symbol type, variation mode number and variation pattern number are transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in advance (that is, before the start of variation) at the time of acquisition of the random number by the prior determination command.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 203 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of the plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure-related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data "00" indicating execution of special symbol variation processing described later, data "01" indicating execution of special game control processing described later, and small winning game control processing described later. and data "03" indicating execution of special game end processing, which will be described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation processing (step 701), special game control processing (step 702), small winning game control processing (step 703) or special Either of the game end processing (step 704) is executed. Then, the special figure-related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation processing of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 750, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "00" indicating execution of the special symbol variation process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "00", it complete|finishes special design variation processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "00", the process proceeds to next step 751 .
At step 751, the main CPU 101 executes a fluctuation start process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 752 .

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

Next, the fluctuation start processing of step 751 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage section of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is "1" or more. judge. And when it determines with the 2nd special pattern random number not being memorize|stored, it progresses to step 813. FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 801 .

In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined based on the second special symbol random number (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol) is being variably displayed. Then, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step 813 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 802 .
At step 802, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by "1" and executes shift processing of the second reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area . . Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number by one. As a result, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) process for the jackpot determination process described later. Then, go to step 803 .

At step 803, the main CPU 101 selects the jackpot random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current game state and the second special random number (that is, the type of the start winning prize is the second start winning prize port 16), and selects the selected table and , the jackpot determination process for deriving the jackpot lottery result is executed based on the jackpot random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 804 .
At step 804, the main CPU 101 executes second special figure determination processing for determining the type of the second special figure. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in step 803 described above is a big hit, the second special symbol random number determination table 111b (see FIG. 5(b)) is selected, and the table and step 802 described above are selected. A jackpot symbol (either X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5) is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the processing area. Further, when the result of the lottery in the above step 803 is a small hit, the third special symbol random number determination table 111c (see FIG. 5(c)) is selected, and the table and the above step 802 are processed. A small winning symbol (Y1) is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the area. Also, if the result of the lottery in step 803 described above is a loss, a losing symbol (Z2) is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined second special figure is stored in the second special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103 . In addition, in this second special figure determination process, the current game status, that is, the game status at the time when the second special figure is determined is stored in the game status buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 805 .

At step 805, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the second special symbol determined at step 804 is a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol. When it is determined that the symbol is neither a big winning symbol nor a small winning symbol (that is, it is a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 808 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 806 .
At step 806, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the data stored in the first special symbol temporary storage area, which will be described later, relates to the jackpot symbol.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the special symbol determined based on the first special symbol random number (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) and the second special symbol can be variably displayed at the same time. It's becoming Then, as described above, at the start of the variable display of the second special figure, the type of the determined second special figure (that is, the type of the second special figure to be stopped and displayed) is stored in the second special figure temporary storage area. be done. Similarly, at the start of the variable display of the first special figure, the determined type of the first special figure (that is, the type of the first special figure to be stopped and displayed) is stored in the first special figure temporary storage area. That is, the first special symbol temporary storage area stores the type of the first special symbol being changed and displayed in the first special symbol display device 30, and the second special symbol temporary storage area stores the second special symbol display device. At 31, the type of the second special figure being displayed in a variable manner is stored.
Therefore, in this step 806, when starting the variable display of the big winning design or the small winning design determined as the second design, in the first special design display device 30, the big winning design determined as the first special design is displayed. It is determined whether or not the variable display is performed.
Then, when it is determined that the above-mentioned data does not relate to the jackpot symbol (that is, the symbol is a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 808 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the above data is related to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 807 .

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

At step 809, the main CPU 101 executes a variable effect pattern determination process for determining a variable effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number stored in the processing area at step 802 described above. . Then, go to the next step 810 .
At step 810 , the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 31 . As a result, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that "-" blinks at a predetermined interval on each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the second special figure random number is stored in the second reservation storage area, the second special figure reservation display device 39 is displayed. Then, when the variable display of the above-mentioned second special figure is performed based on the second special figure random number, at the same time as the start of the variable display, the second special figure reservation number is reduced by one. The display of the 2 special figure reservation display device 39 is controlled.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 811.

In step 811, the main CPU 101 executes a time saving frequency update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a time saving game flag for setting the game state to the time saving game state is turned on. When it is determined that the time saving game flag is turned on, the time saving frequency storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this time-saving number storage area, the number of remaining fluctuations until the time-saving game state ends is stored. Then, the stored number of remaining fluctuations is decremented by "1". In addition, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" by updating the remaining number of fluctuations, processing for turning off the time saving game flag is also executed. Further, when determining that the time saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 812 .
At step 812, the main CPU 101 executes high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high probability game flag for setting the game state to the high probability game state is turned on. Then, when it is determined that the high-probability game flag is turned on, the high-probability number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-probability-number storage area, the number of fluctuations remaining until the high-probability game state ends is stored. Then, the stored number of remaining fluctuations is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" by updating the remaining number of fluctuations, a process of turning off the high certainty game flag is also executed. Further, when determining that the high-accuracy game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 813 .

In step 813, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage section of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is equal to or greater than "1". judge. And when it determines with the 2nd special figure random number not being memorize|stored, a fluctuation start process is complete|finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 814 .
At step 814, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure is being variably displayed. Then, when it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the variable start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 815 .

At step 815, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by "1" and executes shift processing of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area . . Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number by one. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) process for the jackpot determination process described later. Then proceed to step 816 .
At step 816, the main CPU 101 selects the jackpot random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current game state and the first special random number (that is, the type of the starting winning opening is the first starting winning opening 15), and selects the selected table. , a jackpot determination process for deriving the jackpot lottery result is executed based on the jackpot random number stored in the processing area in step 815 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 817 .

At step 817, the main CPU 101 executes first special figure determination processing for determining the type of the first special figure. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in step 816 described above is a big hit, the first special symbol random number determination table 111a (see FIG. 5(a)) is selected, and the table and step 815 described above are selected. A jackpot symbol (either X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5) is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the processing area. Also, if the result of the lottery in step 815 described above is a loss, a losing symbol (Z1) is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined first special figure is stored in the first special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103 . In addition, in this first special figure determination process, the current game status, that is, the game status at the time when the first special figure is determined is stored in the game status buffer. Then, go to the next step 818 .
At step 818, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the first special symbol determined at step 817 is a jackpot symbol. Then, when it is determined that the pattern is not a big hit pattern (that is, it is a losing pattern), the process proceeds to step 821 . On the other hand, when it is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 819 .

At step 819, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the data stored in the second special figure temporary storage area is related to the jackpot symbol. That is, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol display device 31 variably displays the big winning symbol determined as the second special symbol when starting the variable display of the big winning symbol determined as the first symbol. determine whether Then, when it is determined that the above-mentioned data does not relate to the jackpot pattern (that is, it is a small hit pattern or a losing pattern), the process proceeds to step 821 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the above data is related to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 820 .
At step 820, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the big winning design stored in the first special figure temporary storage area with the data related to the losing design. That is, in the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is started during the variable display of the second special symbol for which the big winning symbol is determined, when the big winning symbol is determined as the first special symbol, this big winning symbol is determined. The pattern is forcibly rewritten to a lost pattern.
In addition, after determining the type of the first special symbol, instead of forcibly rewriting the determined jackpot symbol to a losing symbol, when determining the type of the first special symbol, the second special symbol display device 31 , It is determined whether or not the jackpot pattern determined as the second special pattern is variably displayed, and when it is determined that the jackpot pattern is variably displayed, the winning pattern is always determined as the type of the first special pattern. may be made.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 821.

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

At step 823 , the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 30 . As a result, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reservation storage area, the first special figure reservation display device 38 is displayed in a manner in which the first special figure reservation number can be recognized. is displayed. Then, when the variable display of the above-described first symbol is performed based on the first special symbol random number, at the same time as the start of the variable display, the first special symbol reservation number is reduced by one. The display of the special figure reservation display device 38 is controlled.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 824 .

At step 824, the main CPU 101 executes a time saving frequency update process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 825.
At step 825, the main CPU 101 executes high-accuracy count update processing. Then, the fluctuation start process is terminated.
In addition, in the fluctuation start processing of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special random number and the second special random number are stored, the second special random number is given priority to the first special random number. Although random numbers are processed, it is not limited to this. For example, the first special random number may be processed with priority over the second special random number, or may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

Next, the fluctuation effect pattern determination processing of steps 809 and 822 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, since the fluctuation production pattern of any step is the same processing, here, the fluctuation production pattern determination processing of step 809 will be mainly described.
At step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined at step 804 described above (step 817 described above in the variable effect pattern determination process at step 822) is a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol. Then, when it is determined that the symbol is neither a big winning symbol nor a small winning symbol (that is, it is a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 903 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901 .
In step 901, the main CPU 101 determines the big winning symbol or small winning symbol determined in the above-described step 804 (the above-described step 817 in the variable effect pattern determination process of step 822), the current game state, and the determination of the lottery. The type of the starting prize-winning opening (that is, which start-winning prize opening the jackpot random number used for the determination of the lottery was obtained by entering the ball) is confirmed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 902 .

At step 902, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding ready-to-win mode determination random number determination table based on the big winning symbol or small winning symbol confirmed at step 901, the gaming state, and the type of the starting winning port related to the determination of the lottery. 113 (hit determination table) is selected. Then, go to step 907 .
Also, in step 903, which proceeds when it is determined in step 900 that there is neither a big winning symbol nor a small winning symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the type of the starting winning opening related to the determination of the lottery, Confirm the state and the number of reservations at the present time (number of first special reservation, number of second special reservation). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904 .

At step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding ready-to-win group determination random number determination table 112 based on the type of starting winning opening confirmed at step 903, the gaming state, and the number of reservations. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 905 .
At step 905, the main CPU 101 selects the reach group determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area at step 802 (above-mentioned step 815 in the variable effect pattern determination process at step 822) and the reach group determination random number selected at step 904 above. The group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table 112, and the group type is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 906 .

At step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined at step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 907 .
In step 907, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (hit determination table) selected in step 902 described above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) selected in step 906 described above. ) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 802 (step 815 in the variation effect pattern determination process of step 822), the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined, and this determined variation mode number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 908 .

At step 908, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined at step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 909 .
In step 909, the main CPU 101 stores the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 908 and the predetermined processing area in step 802 (step 815 in the variation effect pattern determination process in step 822). A variation pattern number is determined based on the determined variation pattern random number, and the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, go to the next step 910 .

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time of the variation effect (the variation time of the variation display of the special symbols) based on the variation time determination table 115 and the variation mode number and variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. ). That is, when the fluctuation performance pattern determination process (the fluctuation performance pattern determination process of step 809) based on the second special figure is performed, the determined variation time becomes the second special figure variation time, and the first When the fluctuation performance pattern determination processing (the fluctuation performance pattern determination processing of step 822) based on the special figure is performed, the determined variation time becomes the variation time of the first special figure. Then, when the variation time of the second special figure is determined, this variation time is set in the second special figure variation time timer counter, and when the variation time of the first special figure is determined, this variation time Set to the first special figure fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 911 .
At step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. do. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.

Next, the fluctuation stopping process of step 752 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1000 , the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display device 30 . If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step 1006 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1001 .
At step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure fluctuation time set in the first special figure fluctuation time timer counter at step 910 has elapsed. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step 1006 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the period has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002 .

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

In step 1004, the main CPU 101 refers to the special figure stop display time determination table 116 and refers to the special figure stop display time ( hereinafter referred to as the first special figure stop display time) is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1005 .
At step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets the first special figure stop display time determined at step 1004 to the first stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1006 .

At step 1006 , the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 . If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the variable stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1007 .
At step 1007, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the second special figure set in the second special figure variation time timer counter at step 910 has passed. If it is determined that the period has not elapsed, the fluctuation stopping process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the period has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1008 .

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

In step 1010, the main CPU 101 refers to the special figure stop display time determination table 116 and refers to the special figure stop display time ( hereinafter referred to as the second special figure stop display time) is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1011 .
At step 1011, the main CPU 101 sets the second special figure stop display time determined at step 1010 to the second stop display time timer counter. Then, the fluctuation stop processing is terminated.

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

At step 1102, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure stop display time set in the second stop display time timer counter at step 1011 has elapsed. And, when it is determined that the second special figure stop display time has not passed, the processing after the stop is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1103 .
At step 1103, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stopped second special symbol is a jackpot symbol. When it is determined that the symbol is not a big winning symbol (that is, it is a small winning symbol or a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 1112 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1104 .

At step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol being variably displayed, that is, whether or not another special symbol different from the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is being variably displayed. Specifically, when the stop-displayed first special figure is a jackpot pattern, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is being variably displayed, and the stopped-displayed second special figure is a big hit. If it is a symbol, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, when it is determined that there is no special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step 1109 . On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to the next step 1105 .
At step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol being displayed in variable form is a small winning symbol. And when it determines with it not being a small hit design, it progresses to step 1108. FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a small winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106 . In addition, since the small winning design is determined only based on the second special random number, it is determined to be a small winning design only when the second special design is displayed in a variable manner.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data relating to the small winning symbols being displayed in a variable manner (that is, the data relating to the small winning symbols stored in the second special figure temporary storage area) to the data relating to the losing symbols. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107 .
At step 1107, the main CPU 101 forcibly stops and displays the special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, the second special figure (losing pattern) stored in the second special figure temporary storage area rewritten in step 1106 described above, even if the variation time of the second special figure has not passed 2 The special symbol display device 31 is stopped and displayed. Then, go to step 1109 .

Also, in step 1108, to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 1105 that it is not a small winning symbol, the main CPU 101 stops measuring the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1109 .
Here, only the measurement of the variable time is stopped, and the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure is continued. For example, when the second special symbol display device 31 stop-displays the big winning symbol while the first special symbol display device 30 is variably displaying the losing symbol, the losing symbol being variably displayed is forcibly stopped-displayed. never In addition, when the big winning design is stop-displayed in the first special design display device 30 while the second special design display device 31 is variably displaying the losing design, the losing design being variably displayed is forcibly stopped-displayed. never By stopping the measurement of the variation time, the variation display of the lost symbols is continued while maintaining the remaining variation time at this point. As will be described later, when the jackpot game ends, the stopped variable time measurement is resumed.

At step 1109, the main CPU 101 turns off the high probability game flag and the time saving game flag. In addition, when the high probability game flag and the time saving game flag are off, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1110 .
At step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started. memorize to In addition, based on the special electric accessory operation table 117 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed, the number of rounds during the special game to be executed after the opening time has passed is acquired, and the rounds provided in the main RAM 103 are obtained. Set in number storage. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1111 .

At step 1111, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data to "01" so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

Further, in step 1112 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 1103 that the symbol is not a big winning symbol, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol stopped and displayed is a small winning symbol. Then, when it is determined that the pattern is not a small winning pattern (that is, it is a losing pattern), the process proceeds to step 1117 . On the other hand, when it is determined to be a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1113 .
At step 1113, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol being variably displayed, specifically, whether or not the first special symbol is being variably displayed. Then, when it is determined that there is no special symbol being displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step 1115 . On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to the next step 1114 .

At step 1114, the main CPU 101 stops measuring the variation time of the first special figure that is being displayed in variation. Here, only the measurement of the fluctuation time is stopped, and the fluctuation display of the first special figure is continued. That is, when the small hit design is stopped and displayed in the second special design display device 31 while the losing design is being variably displayed in the first special design display device 30, the losing design being variably displayed is forcibly stopped and displayed. will not be By stopping the measurement of the variation time, the variation display of the lost symbols is continued while maintaining the remaining variation time at this point. As will be described later, when the small winning game ends, the stopped measurement of the variable time is restarted.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1115 .

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

Also, in step 1117 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 1112 that there is no small winning symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current game state and stores the game state command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state command includes ON or OFF information of the high probability game flag, ON or OFF information of the time saving game flag, high probability number information, time saving number information, and the like. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

Next, the special game control processing of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "01" indicating execution of the special game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "01", the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "01", the process proceeds to step 1201 below.
At step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter at step 1110 has elapsed. And, when it is determined that the opening time has not passed, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202 .

At step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not ending processing, which is waiting processing performed after the end of all round games in this special game control processing, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1210 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203 .
At step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a big winning opening opening/closing control process for opening and closing the big winning opening 18 based on the special electric role product operation table 117 corresponding to the type of the big winning symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1204 .

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

At step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the above-described big winning opening opening/closing control at step 1203. And, when it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207 .
At step 1207, the main CPU 101 stores a round game end command indicating the end of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area, and decrements the number of rounds stored in the round number storage area by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1208 .

At step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round number decremented at step 1207 is "0". And, when it is determined that the number of rounds is not "0", the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of rounds is "0", the process proceeds to the next step 1209 .
At step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and sends an ending command indicating the start of the ending process to the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Also, in step 1210 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that the ending process is in progress, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, it complete|finishes special game control processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211 .
At step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1212 .

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

Next, the small hit game control process of step 703 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1250, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "02" indicating execution of the small winning game control process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "02", it ends small hit game control processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "02", the process proceeds to the next step 1251. FIG.
At step 1251, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter at step 1115 has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, it ends small hit game control processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1252 .

At step 1252, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending process, which is the standby process performed after the opening and closing of the big winning opening 18 in the small winning game control process, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1256 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1253 .
At step 1253 , the main CPU 101 performs small winning game execution processing for opening and closing the big winning opening 18 based on the third operation table 117 c in the special electric role product operation table 117 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1254 .

At step 1254, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening and closing of the big winning opening 18 have been completed. Then, when it is determined that the opening and closing of the big winning opening 18 is not completed, the small winning game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening and closing of the big winning opening 18 is finished, the process proceeds to the next step 1255 .
At step 1255, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the small win game, in the ending time timer counter, and transmits the ending command indicating that the ending process is started. memorize to Then, the small winning game control process is terminated.

Also, in step 1256 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 1252 that the ending process is in progress, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1255 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, it complete|finishes a small hit game control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1257 .
At step 1257, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure is being stopped. As described above, when the second special symbol display device 31 stop-displays the small winning symbol while the first special symbol display device 30 is changing the losing symbol, the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is stopped. be done. If it is determined that the motor is not stopped, the process proceeds to step 1259 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 1258 .

At step 1258, the main CPU 101 resumes the stopped measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure. Specifically, as described above, when the small winning design is stopped and displayed in the second special design display device 31 during the variable display of the losing design in the first special design display device 30, this small winning design. Measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure is stopped during the small winning game executed by the stop display. As a result, the remaining variation time at the time when the small winning game is started is maintained. Then, when the small winning game ends, the measurement of the remaining fluctuation time that has been maintained is resumed. It should be noted that when this fluctuation time elapses, the first special symbol display device 30 stops displaying the lost symbols.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1259 .
At step 1259, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data to "00" so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the small winning game control process is terminated.

Next, the special game end processing of step 704 mentioned above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "03" indicating execution of special game end processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "03", the special game end processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "03", the process proceeds to the next step 1301. FIG.
At step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the processing area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the finished special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 118 corresponding to the jackpot symbol, A game state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the special game is executed.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a high-probability game flag, a time-saving game flag, a high-probability number of times, and a time-saving number of times. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the above-described jackpot symbol is X1, both the high-precision game flag and the time-saving game flag are turned off. Further, when the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is X2, the high probability game flag is turned off, the time saving game flag is turned on, and the number of times of time saving is set to "30". In addition, when the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is X3, both the high probability game flag and the time saving game flag are turned on, and "10000" is set to the high probability number of times and the time saving number of times. In addition, when the above-mentioned jackpot pattern is X4 or X5, both the high probability game flag and the time saving game flag are turned on, the high probability number is set to "10000", and the time saving number is set to "30". do.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1302 .

At step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the game state set at step 1301 described above. This game state designation command includes ON or OFF information of the high probability game flag set in step 1301, ON or OFF information of the time saving game flag, information on the number of times of high probability, and information on the number of times of time saving. . In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game state designation command also includes information on the type of the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the special game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1303 .
At step 1303, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is being stopped. As described above, when the second special symbol display device 31 stops displaying the jackpot symbol while the first special symbol display device 30 is displaying the losing symbols, the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is stopped. be. Further, when the first special symbol display device 30 stops displaying the big winning symbol while the second special symbol display device 31 is changing and displaying the losing symbols, the measurement of the variation time of the second special symbol is stopped. If it is determined that the motor is not stopped, the process proceeds to step 1305 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 1304 .

At step 1304, the main CPU 101 restarts the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol which has been stopped. Specifically, as described above, when the second special symbol display device 31 stops displaying the jackpot symbols while the first special symbol display device 30 is changing the display of the losing symbols, the jackpot symbols are stopped. During the special game executed by display, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure is stopped. In addition, when the big winning symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 while the second special symbol display device 31 is changing and displaying the losing symbols, the special game executed by the stopped display of the big winning symbols is performed. , The measurement of the fluctuation time of the second special figure stops. As a result, the remaining variable time at the time when the special game was started is maintained. Then, when the special game ends, the measurement of the remaining fluctuation time that has been maintained is resumed. In addition, when this fluctuation time elapses, the missing design is stopped and displayed in the first special design display device 30 or the second special design display device 31 .
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1305 .

At step 1305, the main CPU 101 sets "00" to the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the special game ending process is terminated.

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

Next, the normal symbol variation start processing of step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern execution phase data is "10" indicating execution of the normal pattern fluctuation start process. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "10", the normal pattern fluctuation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the normal pattern execution phase data is determined to be “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 1501 .
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a hit determination random number is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area, that is, whether or not the normal pattern reservation number counter is equal to or greater than "1". Then, when it is determined that the general pattern holding number counter is not "1" or more (that is, "0"), the normal pattern fluctuation start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number counter of the normal pattern is greater than or equal to "1", the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the normal pattern pending number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1503 .
At step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes shift processing of the normal diagram reservation storage area. Specifically, the winning determination random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the winning number stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is stored. The decision random number is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number. As a result, the hit determination random number stored in the general pattern reservation storage area is so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the election determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 1504 .

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects the hit determination random number determination table 119 (either the non-time reduction determination table 119a or the time reduction determination table 119b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and selects the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning decision random number stored in the processing area, a winning determination process for deriving the result of the lottery for the normal symbol is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time-saving determination table 119a to determine the winning determination random number stored in the processing area. Further, when the current game state is the time saving game state, the time saving determination table 119b is referred to determine the hit determination random number stored in the processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1505 .
At step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process at step 1504 is a win. Then, if it is determined to be a hit, the process proceeds to the next step 1506 . On the other hand, if it is determined not to win (that is, to lose), the process proceeds to step 1507 .

At step 1506 , the main CPU 101 stores winning symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103 . Then, go to step 1508 .
Also, in step 1507 to which the result of the lottery determination process is determined as no win in step 1505 described above, the main CPU 101 stores the losing symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103 . Then, go to step 1508 .

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current game state is set to the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state, and also confirms the value of the normal figure pending number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1509 .
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120 to determine the normal symbol variation pattern number according to the current game state confirmed in step 1508, and the normal symbol variation time ( The variation pattern) is determined, and the determined variation time of the normal design is set to the normal pattern variation time timer counter. Then, go to the next step 1510 .

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 refers to the normal pattern stop display time determination table 121, and determines the normal pattern stop display time according to the type of normal pattern (hit pattern, losing pattern) based on the determination result of step 1505 described above. Then, the determined normal diagram stop display time is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area provided in the main RAM 103 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1511 .
At step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of normal symbols. As a result, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal pattern random number is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area, the normal pattern reservation display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the normal pattern reservation number can be recognized. It's becoming Then, when the variable display of normal symbols is performed, the display of the normal symbol reservation display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of normal symbol reservations is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1512 .

At step 1512, the main CPU 101 stores the current game state in the game state buffer as the game state at the start of fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1513 .
At step 1513, the main CPU 101 sets "11" to the normal pattern execution phase data so that the normal pattern fluctuation stop processing is executed in the normal pattern related control processing. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation stop processing of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern execution phase data is data "11" indicating execution of the normal pattern fluctuation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "11", the normal pattern fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is "11", the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in the normal symbol variation time timer counter in step 1509 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation|variation time not having passed, the normal design fluctuation|variation stop processing is complete|finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602 .

At step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes stop display of the normal symbols. Then, it proceeds to the next step 1603 .
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets the normal pattern stop display time determined in step 1510 and stored in the temporary storage area in the normal pattern stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1604 .

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

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

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

In addition, in step 1704, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1702 that the normal symbol displayed in a stopped state is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing in the normal symbol related control processing. Set "10" to the normal map execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control processing of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern execution phase data is data "13" indicating execution of the movable piece control process. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "13", the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is "13", the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
At step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 15d is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning opening solenoid 15c is energized. Then, when it is determined that the movable piece 15d is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the movable piece 15d is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802 .

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the game state at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbols was the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1803 .
At step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the special first starting prize winning opening open control table 122, and according to the gaming state confirmed at step 1802, as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 15c, Set the energizing times (opening times) and the energizing time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804 to which the operation control of the movable piece 15d is in progress in step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (release time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. judge. Then, when it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805 .
At step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 15d, that is, stops the energization of the start winning opening solenoid 15c. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1806 .

At step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets "10" to the normal pattern execution phase data so that the normal pattern fluctuation start processing is executed in the normal pattern related control processing. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Outline of production in pachinko machine P)
As described above, various processes are executed in the main control board 100, so that the special game, the normal game, and the special game and the small winning game progress. During the progress of these games, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, thereby allowing the sub-control board 300 to proceed with the game. The control of the production accompanying is performed.
In the following, various effects executed in conjunction with the variable performance that is executed during the variable display of the special symbols and notifies the result of the big winning lottery, and the variable performance will be described.

(Outline of variable production)
In this variable effect, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is displayed in a variable manner superimposed on the background image displayed on the display section 21a of the effect display device 21.例文帳に追加Then, the player is notified of the result of the lottery for the big win by a combination of the performance symbols 50 that are displayed in a stationary manner after being variably displayed (in a stationary display mode).

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first special figure and the second special figure can be variably displayed at the same time. In this case, also in the effect display device 21, the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure and the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure are simultaneously performed. Then, in the normal gaming state, the low-probability time-saving gaming state or the high-probability time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. An effect is executed, and a variable effect corresponding to the second special figure is executed at the lower right corner of the display section 21a.
On the other hand, in the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. , the variation effect corresponding to the second special figure is executed.

Also, here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a background image corresponding to each game state is displayed. Specifically, although not particularly shown, the first background image is displayed in the normal game state, the second background image is displayed in the low probability time-saving game state or the high probability time-saving game state, and the high probability time-saving game In the state, the second background image or the third background image (see FIG. 41(b)) is displayed.
Thereby, when the first background image is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the normal game state is set. Further, when the second background image is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the low-probability time-saving game state, the high-probability time-saving game state, or the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set. Further, when the third background image is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is set.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, in order to draw the player's attention to a predetermined effect (announcement effect suggesting the degree of expectation for winning a jackpot, development effect, etc.) that is executed during the variable effect, this predetermined effect is performed. In response to the execution, the display position of the variable effect of the first special figure and the second special figure in the display unit 21a and the size of the effect pattern 50 are changed, and the control such as hiding the variable effect is also performed. It's like

(Basic aspect of variable production)
Next, the basic aspect of the variable production will be specifically described. Here, unless otherwise noted, the above description will be given as a specific example of the variation production corresponding to the first special figure executed in the normal game state, the high probability time saving game state or the low probability time saving game state.
In the variable production, along with the start of the variable display of the special symbols, the variable display of all the production designs 50 is started from the state where all the production designs 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 42(a) and (b)). . A downward arrow in the drawing indicates that the effect pattern 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
After that, the production pattern 50 positioned on the left side (hereinafter referred to as the first stop pattern), the production pattern 50 positioned on the right side (hereinafter referred to as the second stop pattern), the production pattern 50 positioned in the center (hereinafter referred to as the third stop pattern) ) are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 42(c) to (e)).

Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all the performance symbols 50 are stop-displayed with the same symbols (see FIG. 42(e)). That is, by stop-displaying all the performance symbols 50 with the same symbols, it is informed that the result of the big win lottery is a big win.

Further, although not particularly shown, when the result of the big win lottery is a loss, all the performance symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbols. That is, by stop-displaying at least one performance symbol 50 in a pattern different from the other performance symbols 50, it is informed that the result of the big winning lottery is a loss.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure is a small hit, in the same way as when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, in the variation production corresponding to the second special figure, all , the performance pattern 50 is prevented from being stopped and displayed with the same pattern. However, in the case of a small hit, although not particularly shown, a combination of specific effect symbols 50 (for example, a first stop symbol, a second stop symbol and a third A combination in which the stop symbols are all different even-numbered symbols is stop-displayed, thereby announcing that the result of the big win lottery is a small win.
It should be noted that the mode of the stop display in the case of a small win is not limited to the above-described contents, for example, a specific mode indicating a small win (for example, the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol and the third stop symbol). The effect pattern 50 may be stop-displayed in a mode where the stop pattern is a special pattern (such as a bell pattern).

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the determined jackpot pattern is X1 (that is, the round game is executed twice during the special game based on the decision of the jackpot, and the normal game is played after the special game is completed. state is set), stop display of the effect symbols 50 by the same even-numbered symbols (for example, “222”, “888”, etc.) is performed. That is, depending on the type of the stopped performance symbol 50, it is notified that the determined big win symbol is X1, and the content of the special game and the game state after the special game is finished can be recognized.
Also, when the determined jackpot pattern is X5 (that is, the round game is executed 10 times during the special game based on the decision of the jackpot, and a high probability time-saving game state is set after the special game is completed, and then When the high probability non-time-saving gaming state can be set), stop display of the production pattern 50 by the same specific odd number pattern (for example, "333", "777", etc.) is performed. That is, depending on the type of the stopped production pattern 50, it is notified that the determined jackpot pattern is X4, and as described above, it is possible to recognize the contents of the special game and the game state after the special game is finished. ing.

On the other hand, if the determined jackpot pattern is X2 (that is, the round game is executed 5 times during the special game based on the decision of the jackpot, and the low-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game. When it is X3 (that is, when the round game is executed 5 times during the special game based on the determination of the jackpot, and the high probability time-saving game state is set after the special game), and X4 If it was (that is, the round game is executed 10 times during the special game based on the determination of the jackpot, a high probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game, and then a high probability non-time-saving game state is set In both cases, stop display (for example, “555”, “999”, etc.) of the effect symbols 50 by the same odd number symbols other than the above-mentioned specific odd numbers is performed. That is, in this case, it is notified that the determined jackpot symbol is X2, X3 or X4 depending on the type of the stopped effect symbol 50, and it is recognized that the round game will be executed 5 times during the special game. Although it is possible, the game state after the special game (low-probability short-time gaming state, high-probability short-time gaming state that may shift to a high-probability non-short-time gaming state, high probability non-short-time gaming state that does not shift to Probability time saving game state) can not be recognized.

It should be noted that the mode of the stop display of the production pattern 50 is not limited to the contents described above.
For example, once the stop display by the predetermined production pattern 50 is performed, the stop display is performed at any timing from the stop display to the end of the variable production, or at a predetermined timing during the special game. An effect (so-called promotion effect) in which the effect pattern 50 is changed to a different effect pattern may be executed.
Specifically, for example, even when the jackpot symbol X5 is determined, a specific odd-numbered symbol is not displayed, but a specific odd-numbered symbol is displayed in the same manner as when the jackpot symbol X2, X3 or X4 is determined. A symbol other than an odd number is displayed stationary, and then, at the timing when the variable performance ends or at the start of a predetermined round game (for example, 5 rounds) during the special game, the displayed stationary symbol becomes a specific odd number symbol. It may be changed.

Also, the third stop symbol is stop-displayed substantially at the same time as the special symbol is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 . As a result, the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 prior to the stop display of the performance symbols 50, and the result of the jackpot lottery is grasped by the special symbol type. I prevent it from being put away.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a mode of the variation effect, a non-reach variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed. A ready-to-win variation pattern is provided in which the same symbol as the stop symbol is stopped and displayed (so-called ready-to-win display is performed). Each of these variable production modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode has various settings such as the manner of variation and the display contents of the performance pattern 50 .

For example, although not shown, the ready-to-win fluctuation pattern is simply the first stop symbol and the first stop symbol without any particular change in the manner of variation or the display contents of the effect symbol 50 as a mode until the ready-to-win display is performed. A normal ready-to-win pattern in which the two stop symbols are stopped and displayed in the same pattern, and a display in which variable display is resumed after temporarily stopping all the production patterns 50 in a predetermined stop display mode is performed a predetermined number of times (so-called pseudo-continuous display). Effect is performed), and after that, a pseudo continuous reach pattern etc. are provided in which a reach display is performed.

Further, as a mode after the ready-to-win display, a ready-to-win development effect is executed in which a predetermined development effect image (for example, a moving image in which the effect symbols 50 are destroyed one after another, etc.) is displayed on the display section 21a of the effect display device 21. There are provided a pattern with development, a pattern without development in which the reach development production is not executed, and the like.
In the ready-to-win development effect described above, one development effect image may be continuously displayed, or after a predetermined development effect image is displayed, the expectation of a big win is higher than that of the development effect image. The display may be switched to another set development effect image.

Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, for the above-described reach variation patterns, the degree of possibility of being executed when a jackpot is won is set separately. As a result, the player's expectation for the big win can be changed according to the reach variation pattern to be executed. Specifically, since the pseudo consecutive reach pattern and the pattern with development are set to have a high possibility of being executed when a big win is won, the player's expectation for the big win is heightened.

In addition, in the ready-to-win fluctuation pattern, the fact that the ready-to-win display has been performed is notified by displaying a predetermined image without stop-displaying the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol in the same pattern. good too.

In addition, the aspect of the variable effect is not limited to these, and at a predetermined point in time during the execution of the variable effect, a preview effect that displays a preview image such as a moving image or a still image that is different from the effect pattern 50 is executed. A pattern in which an operation effect for displaying a predetermined cut-in image is executed on the condition that the effect operation device 9 is operated, or the like may be provided.
Furthermore, in the variable effect, along with the variable display of the effect pattern 50, a predetermined sound effect, music, voice, etc. may be output from the audio output device 10 (speaker), and the effect lighting device 23 (lamp) It is also possible to emit light in a lighting pattern or color of .

Also, although not shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores various variable performance determination tables for determining modes of variable performance. By receiving the variation mode command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects a variation effect determination table according to a predetermined condition, and also selects a variation effect determination table within a predetermined numerical range (For example, 0 to 249) to obtain a production random number (fluctuation production random number). Then, based on the selected variable performance determination table, the variable mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variable pattern command, and the acquired performance random number (variable performance random number), the mode of the variable performance is determined.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first half of the variable effect (the second stop symbol is stop-displayed after the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is started) is based on the variable mode command. up to) is determined, and based on the variation pattern command, the second half of the variation effect (from the second stop symbol to the stop display to the third stop symbol to the stop display) (presence or absence of reach development effect, etc.) ) is determined. As a result, the variable effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21 .

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effects executed at the lower left corner and the lower right corner of the display section 21a are performed by very small production patterns 50, so that they are difficult to see. Therefore, in the high-probability non-time-saving game state in which the variable effects corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure are executed at the lower left corner and the lower right corner of the display unit 21a, the player grasps the result of the jackpot lottery. is becoming more difficult.

(Overview of time-saving notification production)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, after the end of the special game based on the determination of the jackpot symbols X2, X3, X4 or X5, at the start of the variable presentation performed first, a predetermined notification regarding the set time-saving game state is made. A short time notification effect is executed.
In this time-saving notification effect, as shown in FIGS. 43(a) to 43(b), a time-saving notification image (this form Now, the character image "CHANCE TIME rushing in!!") is displayed, and the second background image is displayed on the display section 21a.
In addition, when the second background image is displayed, along with this, a left-handed instruction image (in this embodiment, " A character image of “Left-handed ←←←” is displayed (see FIG. 43(b)).

Here, as described above, when the jackpot pattern X2, X3 or X4 is determined by the jackpot lottery, the stop display of the effect pattern 50 is performed with the same odd-numbered pattern other than the specific odd-numbered pattern. During any special game based on the determination of , five round games are played. In addition, after the special game is finished, the above-described short time notification image is displayed, and the second background image is displayed.
That is, when the jackpot pattern X2, X3 or X4 is determined, the mode of notification of the jackpot in the variable performance, the execution mode of the special game (the number of round games executed), the mode of the short-time notification performance after the end of the special game are all in the same mode. Therefore, depending on these aspects, which jackpot pattern was determined, and the game state set after the end of the special game, the possibility of shifting to a low probability time-saving game state, a high probability non-time-saving game state It is not possible to recognize whether it is a high probability time saving game state or a high probability time saving game state that does not shift to a high probability non time saving game state. Thereby, it is possible to sustain the expectation for the setting of the high-probability time-saving gaming state that may shift to the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state.

It should be noted that when the jackpot symbol X5 is determined, the mode of notification of the jackpot in the variable performance (stop display of the performance symbol 50 by the same specific odd number), the execution mode of the special game (execution of the round game 10 times). It is different from the case where the jackpot symbol X2, X3 or X4 is determined. Therefore, although the time-saving notification production in the same manner as when the jackpot pattern X2, X3 or X4 is determined after the special game is completed, there is a possibility of shifting to a high-probability non-time-saving game state due to the above-described aspect. It can be recognized that the high probability time saving gaming state is set.

(Outline of background image switching effect)
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when all the results of the lottery 30 times (the number of times of time reduction) after the end of the special game based on the determination of the big winning symbols X2, X3, X4 or X5 are lost, the 30th lottery is performed. In the variable effect, a background image switching effect of maintaining or changing the display of the background image is executed based on the game state to be changed after that.
In this background image switching effect, first, a determination effect is performed for determining whether or not to switch the background image being displayed, and after displaying a result notification image showing the result of this determination effect, the display of the background image is maintained. or changes are made.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 44(a) to 44(c), when the above-described 30th variation effect is started, a determination effect execution image for executing the above-described determination effect is displayed on the display unit 21a. (In this embodiment, the character image "JUDGE!!") is displayed, and then the judgment effect is started.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the effect pattern 50 displayed in the center of the display unit 21a is displayed in the lower left corner of the display unit 21a from when the determination effect execution image is displayed until the variable effect ends. It is displayed, and the variable effect is executed at this position.

In the determination effect of this form, the icon image (hereinafter, the end icon image), the time-saving gaming state continues (that is, the high-probability time-saving gaming state continues) icon image with the word "continuation" indicating the maintenance of the display of the second background image (hereinafter, continuation icon image) , After the icon image (hereinafter referred to as the RUSH icon image) with the characters "SUPER RUSH" indicating the transition to the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state and switching to the third background image is displayed, these icon images Rotating display is performed for a predetermined time, after which only one of the icon images is stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 44(d), 45(a), and 46(a)).

Then, when the end icon image is statically displayed, the first result notification image corresponding to the end icon image (in this embodiment, a character image of "CHANCE TIME end") is displayed along with the end of the variable effect. After the second background image inside is switched to the first background image, the next variation effect is executed (see FIGS. 44(e) to (f)).
Thereby, it is possible to recognize that the game state has shifted from the low-probability time-saving game state to the normal game state.
When the first background image is displayed, the above-described left-handed instruction image is also displayed (see FIG. 44(f)).

Further, when the continuation icon image is stopped and displayed, a second result notification image (in this embodiment, a character image of "CHANCE TIME continuation!!") corresponding to the continuation icon image is displayed upon completion of the variable effect. , the second background image is kept displayed, and the next variable effect is executed (see FIGS. 45(b) to 45(c)).
As a result, it is possible to recognize that the set game state is the high-probability time-saving game state.

Further, when the RUSH icon image is stopped and displayed, a third result notification image (in this embodiment, a character image of "SUPER RUSH rush!") corresponding to the RUSH icon image is displayed along with the end of the variable effect. , and after the second background image being displayed is switched to the third background image, the following variation effects are executed (see FIGS. 46(b)-(c)). again,
Thereby, it is possible to recognize that the game state has shifted from the high-probability time-saving game state to the high-probability non-time-saving game state.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, by launching the game ball toward the second game area 12b, based on the entry ball of the game ball to the second start winning opening 16 Since a small win is won with an extremely high probability, a prize ball can be obtained in the small win game executed by winning the small win. In addition, the more the high probability non-time-saving gaming state continues, the more times the small winning game is executed, and based on this, the prize ball can be obtained, so the game ball owned by the player (that is, ball) gradually increases. That is, during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, similarly to during the special game, it is a section that can continuously acquire the prize balls. Then, when the transition to the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, as described above, by displaying the third result notification image "SUPER RUSH rush!" Thus, it is possible to give an impression that an advantageous game similar to a special game has started.

In addition, when the third background image is displayed, along with this, a right-handed instruction image (in this embodiment, " A character image of "Right stroke →→→") is displayed (see FIG. 46(c)).
Also, although not shown in particular, in the high probability non-time-saving game state, a winning ball winning image (for example, a character image "GET !!") that suggests that each time a winning ball is won in a small winning game is displayed. Also, during the high probability non-time-saving gaming state, the number of prize balls acquired in the special game (special game based on the determination of the jackpot pattern X5) that triggered this gaming state, and the high probability non-time-saving gaming state The total value with the number of prize balls won in the small hit game executed is displayed (see FIG. 46 (c)), and the total value is updated each time a prize ball is won in the small hit game. there is In addition, instead of displaying the total value described above, only the number of prize balls obtained in the small winning game executed during the high-probability non-time-saving game state may be displayed.

(Outline of variable production by special pattern)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a specific variation mode number and a variation pattern number are determined due to a loss during the high probability non-time-saving game state, or when a jackpot is won during the high probability non-time-saving game state and a specific When the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation effect by the special pattern in which the specific notification is performed is executed.

As the variable performance by this special pattern, four different modes of pattern A, pattern B, pattern C and pattern D are provided. Variation production by a special pattern is executed in any one of the modes. Further, in the variable performance by the special pattern, the variable display of the performance pattern 50 is performed once or a plurality of times, and various displays to be described later are performed along with the variable display of the performance pattern 50. - 特許庁
In addition, in this embodiment, the special pattern of pattern C and the special pattern of pattern D are modes in which one or more temporary stops are executed after the effect symbol 50 starts to change, and by executing this temporary stop The variable display of the production pattern 50 is performed a plurality of times. Each period during which the variable display of the effect symbols 50 is performed corresponds to the variable period of the present invention.

(Overview of pattern A)
Pattern A is when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss and the fluctuation mode number of "20H" and the fluctuation pattern number of "0AH" are determined, or when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot and "30H". is determined when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number of "AAH" are determined.
The variable production by this pattern A is set to a variable time of 51 seconds (=0 seconds + 51 seconds) (see FIGS. 11(a) and (b)), and during this variable production, the variable display of the production pattern 50 is displayed. It is supposed to be done once. That is, in this variable performance, the variable display of the performance symbols 50 is performed once for 51 seconds in which all the performance symbols 50 are stop-displayed after 51 seconds have passed since the variable display of the performance symbols 50 is started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 51(a), in the variation production by the pattern A, the display unit 21a gives an impression that the high probability non-time-saving game state has ended with the start of the variation display of the production pattern 50. An end-indicating image (in this embodiment, a character image of "SUPER RUSH end") and the total value described above are displayed (see FIG. 47(a)). After that, the display unit 21a displays the above-described time-saving notification image (the character image "CHANCE TIME!") and the second background image (see FIG. 47(b)). In conjunction with this, the above-described left-handed instruction image is displayed (see FIG. 47(b)).
In addition, when the time-saving notification image, the second background image, and the left-handed instruction image are displayed, a BATTLE effect start image (this form Then, the character image "BATTLE START!!") is displayed, and then the BATTLE image showing the content of the game is displayed (see FIGS. 47(c) to (d)).

After the BATTLE image is displayed for a predetermined time, a BATTLE result image showing the result of the BATTLE effect is displayed, and the effect pattern 50 is stopped and displayed. This BATTLE result image has a mode according to the result of the lottery for the big win.
Specifically, if the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, the BATTLE result image that gives the impression that the specific character wins the above game and the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is set again. (In this embodiment, the character image "WIN!! Super lucky!" and the above-mentioned third result notification image (character image "SUPER RUSH rush!!") are displayed (see FIG. 47(e). ). Although not shown, in this case, the third background image is displayed along with the display of the third result notification image.
Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot and the jackpot pattern X1 is determined, the specific character loses the game described above, and the normal game state is resumed after the special game based on the jackpot win. A BATTLE result image (in this embodiment, a character image of "LOSE...") suggesting the setting is displayed (see FIG. 50(h)).
In addition, when the result of the lottery for the big win is a big win and the big win symbols X2, X3, X4 or X5 are determined, a specific character wins the game and the big win is made (not shown). A BATTLE result image (in this embodiment, a character image of “WIN!!

(Outline of pattern B)
Pattern B is when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss and the variation mode number of "20H" and the variation pattern number of "0BH" are determined, or when the jackpot lottery result is a big win and "30H". is determined when the variation mode number of "ABH" and the variation pattern number of "ABH" are determined.
The variation time of this pattern B is set to 13 seconds (=0 seconds + 13 seconds) (see FIGS. 11A and 11B), and during this variation performance, the variation display of the performance pattern 50 is displayed. It is supposed to be done once. That is, in this variable performance, the variable display of the performance symbols 50 is performed once for 13 seconds in which all the performance symbols 50 are stop-displayed after 13 seconds have passed since the variable display of the performance symbols 50 is started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 51(b), in the variable effect by the pattern B, as in the pattern A, when the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is started, the above-mentioned end suggesting image and the above-mentioned is displayed (see FIG. 48(a)), and then the above-described time reduction notification image, second background image, and left-handed instruction image are displayed (see FIG. 48(b)).
In addition, in the variation effect by pattern B, when the above-described various images are displayed, the depression indicating the execution of the pressing operation effect for performing the specific notification corresponding to the result of the lottery for the big win based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. An operation effect execution image (in this embodiment, a character image that reads "One-hit chance!!"), and a pressing operation instruction image that prompts the operation of pressing the operation button 9b (in this embodiment, an icon image indicating the operation button 9b, and " Press the button!”) is displayed (see FIG. 48(c)).

Then, the operation button 9b is pressed until the operation valid time (two seconds in this embodiment) for which the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is valid passes, or the operation button 9b is operated without being pressed. When the effective time elapses, the pressing operation effect result image is displayed as the result of the pressing operation effect, and the effect pattern 50 is stopped and displayed. Similar to the BATTLE result image of pattern A, this pressing operation effect result image has a form corresponding to the result of the big win lottery.
Specifically, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, the pressing operation effect result image (in this form, "Super lucky! and the aforementioned third result notification image (character image "SUPER RUSH Rush!!") are displayed (see FIG. 48(c)). Although not shown, in this case, the third background image is displayed along with the display of the third result notification image.
Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot and the jackpot pattern X1 is determined, although not shown, the normal game state is established after the determination and the special game based on the winning of the jackpot are completed. A pressing operation effect result image (in this embodiment, a character image of "Unlucky!") is displayed, suggesting that is set.
Also, if the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot and the jackpot pattern X2, X3, X4 or X5 is determined, although not shown, a special game based on the determination and the winning of the jackpot A press operation effect result image (in the present embodiment, a character image "Lucky!") is displayed to suggest that the time-saving gaming state is set after the end of.

(Outline of pattern C)
Pattern C is a case where the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss and the variation mode number of "20H" and the fluctuation pattern number of "0CH" are determined, or the result of the jackpot lottery is a big win and "30H". is determined when the variation mode number of "ACH" and the variation pattern number of "ACH" are determined.
The variation time of this pattern C is set to 51 seconds (=0 seconds + 51 seconds) (see FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b)). By performing once, the variable display of the production pattern 50 is performed twice in total. That is, according to this variable performance, in fact, the special symbol variation and variable performance (variation performance by special pattern) are actually executed only once based on one jackpot lottery. By performing the variable display of the pattern 50 twice, it is possible to give the impression that the big win lottery is performed twice and the special pattern variation and variation performance based on this lottery are also performed twice. ing.
Specifically, in this variable performance, the variable display of the performance symbols 50 is performed once for 6 seconds in which all the performance symbols 50 are temporarily stopped after 6 seconds have passed since the variable display of the performance symbols 50 is started, After that, after 45 seconds from the start of the variable display of the performance symbols 50 again, all the performance symbols 50 are stop-displayed, and the variable display of the performance symbols 50 is performed once for 45 seconds.

Then, the variation effect by the pattern C is the same effect as the pattern A, but different from the pattern A in the timing of executing various images and effects.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51(c), in the variable effect by pattern C, the display is accompanied by the start of the first variable display of the effect pattern 50 (the variable display of the effect pattern 50 for 6 seconds). The end suggestive image and the total value are displayed in the portion 21a. After that, the first variable display of the production pattern 50 is completed (the first temporary stop is performed), and the second variable display of the production pattern 50 (variable display of the production pattern 50 for 45 seconds) is started. , the above-described short-time notification image, second background image, and left-handed instruction image are displayed.
Thereafter, similarly to pattern A, when the time-saving notification image, the second background image, and the left-handed instruction image are displayed, the BATTLE effect start image is displayed, and then the BATTLE image is displayed. After the BATTLE image is displayed for a predetermined period of time, the BATTLE result image is displayed, and the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed for the second time.

Thus, in the variable production by the pattern C, the above-mentioned end suggestion image and the total value are displayed during the variable display of the first production pattern 50, and the time reduction notification image is displayed during the second variable display of the production pattern 50. , the display of the second background image and the left-handed hitting suggestive image, and the BATTLE effect are executed.

(Outline of pattern D)
Pattern D is when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss and the fluctuation mode number of "20H" and the fluctuation pattern number of "0DH" are determined, or when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot and "30H". is determined when the variation mode number of "ADH" and the variation pattern number of "ADH" are determined.
The variable production by this pattern D is set to a variable time of 116 seconds (= 0 seconds + 116 seconds). The display is performed seven times in total. That is, according to this variable performance, in fact, the special symbol variation and variable performance (variation performance by special pattern) are actually executed only once based on one jackpot lottery. By performing the variation display of the pattern 50 seven times, it is possible to give the impression that the lottery for the big win is performed seven times and the variation and variation performance of the special pattern based on this lottery are also performed seven times. ing.
Specifically, in this variable performance, the variable display of the performance symbols 50 is performed once for 6 seconds in which all the performance symbols 50 are temporarily stopped after 6 seconds have passed since the variable display of the performance symbols 50 is started, After that, after 13 seconds from the start of the variable display of the performance pattern 50 again, all the performance patterns 50 are temporarily stopped, and the variable display of the performance pattern 50 is performed five times for 13 seconds, and further thereafter, the performance pattern 50 is changed. After 45 seconds from the start of the display again, all the performance symbols 50 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the performance symbols 50 is performed once for 45 seconds.

Then, as shown in FIG. 51(d), in the variable effect by pattern D, similar to pattern C, with the start of the first variable display of the effect pattern 50 (variable display of the effect pattern 50 for 6 seconds) Then, the end suggesting image and the total value are displayed on the display section 21a (see FIGS. 49(a) and 50(a)). After that, the first variable display of the production pattern 50 is completed (the first temporary stop is performed), and the second variable display of the production pattern 50 (13-second variable display of the production pattern 50) is started. Then, the above-described short-time notification image, second background image, and left-handed instruction image are displayed (see FIGS. 49(b) and 50(b)).
Further, after these images are displayed, the second variable display of the effect pattern 50 is executed in the center of the display section 21a (see FIGS. 49(c) and 50(c)). Then, after 13 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display, the effect symbol 50 is stop-displayed (the second temporary stop is performed) (see FIGS. 49(d) and 50(d)). After that, the variable display of the effect pattern 50 for the third time to the sixth time (all the variable display of the effect pattern 50 for 13 seconds) is sequentially performed. Incidentally, in any of the second to sixth times, the stop display (temporary stop) of the production pattern 50 is performed in such a manner as to notify the failure.

Then, when the seventh variable display of the effect pattern 50 (variable display of the effect pattern 50 for 45 seconds) is started, the BATTLE effect start image is displayed, and then the BATTLE image is displayed (FIG. 49(e)). (g), see FIGS. 50(e)-(g)). After the BATTLE image is displayed for a predetermined period of time, the BATTLE result image is displayed, and the stop display of the effect symbol 50 is performed for the seventh time (see FIGS. 49(h) and 50(h)).

Thus, in the variable production by the pattern D, the above-mentioned end suggestion image and the total value are displayed during the variable display of the first production pattern 50, and the time reduction notification image during the second variable display of the production pattern 50. , the second background image and the image suggesting hitting to the left are displayed. Further, the variable display of the effect symbol 50 for the second time to the sixth time is executed in the same manner as the normal variable effect. Then, the BATTLE effect is executed during the variably displaying of the effect pattern 50 for the seventh time.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state is set when the jackpot pattern X4 or X5 is determined, the third result notification image ("SUPER RUSH rush!" character image) is displayed, the transition is made to the effect state in which the third background image is displayed. As a result, it is possible to give the impression that an advantageous game similar to the special game is being executed.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost during the high-probability non-time-saving game state and a specific variation mode number and variation pattern number are determined, a special pattern is used based on the determination. Variation production is executed.
During the variable effect by this special pattern, the effect state in which the third background image is displayed ends, and after the end-indicating image (character image of "SUPER RUSH end") is displayed, the second background image is displayed. transition to the production state. Further, during this variable effect, after the transition to the effect state in which the second background image is displayed as described above, the BATTLE effect and the pressing operation effect are executed, and then the third result notification image is displayed again. The state shifts to a rendering state in which the third background image is displayed.

Here, the high-probability non-time-saving game state of the present embodiment ends when a big win is won, and does not end when the result of the big win lottery is a loss. However, as described above, in the variation effect by the special pattern that can be executed when the result of the lottery for the big win is a loss, by performing the transition to the effect state in which the second background image is displayed, Although the high-probability non-time-saving game state has not ended, the impression that the high-probability non-time-saving game state has ended can be given, and the impression that the above-mentioned advantageous game has ended can be given. In addition, in this variable effect, by re-shifting to the effect state where the third background image is displayed and notifying that effect, although it is actually staying in the high probability non-time-saving gaming state, again, the high probability It is possible to give the impression that the player has moved to the probability non-time-saving game state, and furthermore, give the impression that the above-described advantageous game is to be executed again.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in one variable performance, the state of performance during stay is changed to a different state, and the state of performance is changed again to the original state. Since the variation of the content of presentation becomes abundant by performing notification, the presentation effect can be heightened. In addition, these settings and states can be changed without changing the settings and states related to the game other than the production state (for example, the game state), that is, without affecting the settings and states other than the production state. Since it is possible to give the impression that the player has been beaten, it is possible to provide a wide variety of playability and increase the interest of the player. Furthermore, since it can be visually recognized as if the above-described setting and state changes have been made, it is possible to give an impression that the above-described setting and state changes have been made more frequently than in reality. can increase

In addition, the variable production by the pattern C or the pattern D is actually performed once by temporarily stopping the production design 50 once or a plurality of times, and by executing the variable display of the production design 50 a plurality of times. Although it is a variable production, it looks like multiple variable productions are being executed. In response to the variable display of the performance symbols 50 executed during the variable performance, the above-described control of the transition of the performance state is performed. As a result, it is possible to visually recognize that the transition of the performance state and the re-transition to the original performance state are performed in a separate variable performance, so that the transition of the performance state can be performed without giving a sense of incompatibility. .

Next, control processing in the sub-control board 300 for executing various types of processing as described above will be described.
First, the main processing of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
At step 2000, when the power is turned on, the main processing program is read from the sub-ROM 302, and flags stored in the sub-RAM 303 are initialized and set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001 .
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs processing for updating each effect random number (variable effect random number), and thereafter repeatedly executes the processing of step 2001 until interrupt processing is performed. Here, each production random number is asynchronously updated.

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

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

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

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation command reception processing that is executed when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are stored in the main control board 100 at step 911 of the variation performance pattern determination process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process at step 208. .
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the high probability non-time-saving gaming state. And when it determines with not being a high probability non-time-saving game state, it progresses to step 2202. FIG. On the other hand, when it determines with it being a high probability non-time-saving game state, it progresses to following step 2201. FIG. Although not shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a game state specifying command and a game state command including information on the game state are transmitted to the sub control board 300, and the game state included in these commands is transmitted to the sub control board 300. Information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-RAM 303 . The sub CPU 301 can grasp the currently set game state based on the game state information stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 described above.

At step 2201, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command and the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command are specific. Specifically, the fluctuation mode number of "20H" and the fluctuation pattern number of "0AH", the fluctuation mode number of "20H" and the fluctuation pattern number of "0BH", the fluctuation mode number of "20H" and the fluctuation of "0CH" Pattern number, "20H" fluctuation mode number and "0DH" fluctuation pattern number, "30H" fluctuation mode number and "AAH" fluctuation pattern number, "30H" fluctuation mode number and "ABH" fluctuation pattern number , “30H” variation mode number and “ACH” variation pattern number, “30H” variation mode number and “ADH” variation pattern number. Then, if it is determined to be a specific one, the process proceeds to step 2207 . On the other hand, if it is determined not to be a specific one, the process proceeds to the next step 2202 .

At step 2202, the sub CU 301 acquires the variable effect random number updated at step 2001 described above. Then, it proceeds to the next step 2203 .
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301, the variable effect random number obtained in step 2202 described above, the variable effect determination table corresponding to the game state, etc., the variable mode number corresponding to the received variable mode command, and the received variable pattern command Based on the corresponding variation pattern number, the mode of variation performance is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2204 .

At step 2204, the sub CPU 301 sets a variable effect execution command corresponding to the mode of the variable effect determined at step 2203 described above to the transmission buffer. The variable performance execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and these control boards perform control to execute the variable performance based on the received variable performance execution command. It will happen. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2205 .
In step 2205, the sub CPU 301 executes a time saving notification performance control process for controlling time saving notification performance. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2206 .

At step 2206, the sub CPU 301 executes background image switching effect control processing for controlling background image switching processing. Then, the variation command reception processing ends.
In addition, in step 2207 to proceed when it is determined that the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command received in step 2201 and the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command are specific, the sub CPU 301 , executes a special pattern control process for controlling the variable performance by the special pattern. Then, the variation command reception processing ends.

Next, the time reduction notification effect control processing in step 2205 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variable effect being executed is the first one after the end of the previously executed special game. Then, when it is determined that it is not the first one after the end of the special game, the time reduction notification effect control processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the first game after the end of the special game, the process proceeds to the next step 2301 . Although not shown, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a counter constituted by a predetermined storage area of the sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300. A variable performance counter is provided to count the . By confirming the count value of the variable performance counter, the sub CPU 301 can grasp how many times the variable performance being executed is after the end of the special game.

In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a time-saving gaming state (high-probability time-saving gaming state, low-probability time-saving gaming state). And when it determines with it not being a time-saving game state, it progresses to step 2303. FIG. On the other hand, when it determines with it being a time-saving game state, it progresses to following step 2302. FIG.
In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 sets a time-saving notification effect execution command for executing the time-saving information effect in the transmission buffer. The time reduction notification effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and by these control boards, the time reduction notification image, the second background based on the received time reduction notification effect execution command Control for displaying the image and the left-hand hitting instruction image is performed. Then, the time saving notification effect control process is terminated.

Also, at step 2303 described above, the sub CPU 301 sets the first background image display command for displaying the first background image in the transmission buffer. The first background image display command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2103 described above, and these control boards display the first background image based on the received first background image display command. Display control is performed. Then, the time saving notification effect control process is ended.

Next, the background image switching effect control processing of step 2206 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a time-saving gaming state (high-probability time-saving gaming state, low-probability time-saving gaming state). And when it determines with it not being a time-saving game state, it complete|finishes background image switching production|presentation control processing. On the other hand, when it determines with it being a time-saving game state, it progresses to following step 2401. FIG.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variable effect being executed is the 30th time (the number of time reductions) after the end of the special game executed last time. Then, when it is determined that it is not the 30th game after the end of the special game, the background image switching effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the 30th game after the end of the special game, the process proceeds to the next step 2402 .

At step 2402, the sub CPU 301 confirms the type (X1, X2, X3, X4 or X5) of the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the previously executed special game. Then, it proceeds to the next step 2403 . In addition, although not particularly shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a game state designation command including information on the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the special game is transmitted to the sub control board 300 and included in this command. Information on the jackpot pattern is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 . The sub CPU 301 can grasp the type of the big winning symbol that triggered the execution of the previously executed special game based on the information of the big winning symbol stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 .

At step 2403, the sub CPU 301 sets a determination effect execution command for executing a determination effect corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol confirmed at step 2402 in the transmission buffer. The determination effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and these control boards execute the determination effect execution image and the determination effect based on the received background effect execution command. (icon image, rotation display image of the icon image, first result notification image, second result notification image, third result notification image, etc.). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2404 .

At step 2404, sub CPU 301 sets a background image display command for displaying a background image corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol confirmed at step 2402 in the transmission buffer. The background image display command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2103 described above. A second background image, a third background image), a left-handed instruction image, a right-handed instruction image, or the like is displayed. Then, the background image switching effect control processing ends.

Next, the special pattern control processing of step 2207 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines a special pattern according to the received variation mode number and variation pattern number. Specifically, if the fluctuation mode number of "20H" and the fluctuation pattern number of "0AH", or the fluctuation mode number of "30H" and the fluctuation pattern number of "AAH", pattern A as a special pattern to decide. Also, if the variation mode number of "20H" and the variation pattern number of "0BH", or the variation mode number of "30H" and the variation pattern number of "ABH", pattern B is determined as a special pattern. . Also, if the variation mode number of "20H" and the variation pattern number of "0CH", or the variation mode number of "30H" and the variation pattern number of "ACH", pattern C is determined as a special pattern. . Also, if the variation mode number of "20H" and the variation pattern number of "0DH", or the variation mode number of "30H" and the variation pattern number of "ADH", pattern D is determined as a special pattern. . Then, it proceeds to the next step 2501 .

At step 2501, the sub CPU 301 sets a special pattern variation effect execution command corresponding to the special pattern determined at step 25003 to the transmission buffer. The special pattern variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and by these control boards, the special pattern variation effect execution command is generated based on the received special pattern variation effect execution command. is executed. Then, the special pattern control process ends.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, through the high probability time-saving game state set after the end of the special game, it was set to shift to the high probability non-time-saving game state, but it is not limited to this. For example, when a specific jackpot pattern is determined, it may be possible to shift directly to a high-probability non-time-saving game state after the special game is finished.
By doing so, the period for acquiring the prize balls following the special game is given, and the period in which the prize balls can be continuously acquired can be extended, thereby enhancing the player's interest. be able to.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the transition to the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the game state is a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state when all the lottery results for the set number of times of time saving (30 times) are other than the jackpot However, the condition for shifting to the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state is not limited to this. For example, as a result of the lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, a small winning is provided, and during the high probability time saving game state, the entry of the game ball into the first start prize prize port 15 The game state may be changed to a high-probability non-time-saving game state when a small hit is won based on the above. In addition, a special symbol (in this form, a jackpot symbol X3, X4 or X5) associated with winning a jackpot during a high-probability time-saving game state and a high-probability game state after the special game ends. When determined again, the game state may be changed to a high-probability non-time-saving game state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of time reductions set after the end of the special game was 30 times or 10000 times, but it is not limited to this. For example, when a specific jackpot pattern is determined, another number of times of time saving (for example, 50 times, etc.) may be set.
By doing so, the timing of shifting to the high probability non-time-saving gaming state changes according to the determined jackpot pattern (that is, the number of time-savings set), and the variation of game characteristics is rich. The player's interest can be heightened.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, substantially, the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is set to continue until the jackpot is won again, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the high probability number set after the end of the special game is set as a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) that does not necessarily win the jackpot in relation to the set winning probability of the jackpot, so that the jackpot is not won. When the lottery for the big win is performed, the game may be shifted to the normal game state (that is, ST is performed a predetermined number of times).
In this way, when the jackpot is won during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the same effect as the above-described embodiment is obtained, and the jackpot is won before the jackpot lottery is performed for a predetermined number of times. It is possible to provide the game property of aiming at.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost in the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, the variation effect by the special pattern can be executed, but it is limited to this. is not. For example, even when the result of the big win lottery is a small win in the high-probability non-time-saving game state, a variable performance with a special pattern may be executed.
By doing so, the chances of executing the control of transition of the production state are increased, so that the production effect can be improved.

In addition, in the variable production by the special pattern in the above-described embodiment, it was in the form of notifying the transition of the production state by the BATTLE production, the pressing operation production, the winning of the jackpot, etc., but the form of the special pattern is limited to these. not something. For example, a movable performance accessory device may be provided, and the performance of the performance accessory, which gives the above-described notification, may be executed by moving the performance accessory device in a predetermined manner.
In addition, as the mode of the BATTLE production described above, for example, there may be provided a confirmed victory mode in which a specific character always wins, or a reversal mode in which a specific character loses once but then wins from behind. good.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special pattern that can be determined when the jackpot in the high probability non-time-saving gaming state, the special pattern that can be determined when the loss in the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is the same However, it is not limited to this. For example, a special pattern may be provided that can be determined only in the event of a big win or loss.
By doing so, the variation of the variable performance by the special pattern becomes abundant, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, without switching the game state, the production state suggesting a high probability non-time-saving game state (production state in which the third background image is displayed) from the production state suggesting a high probability state Although it was designed to switch to (an effect state in which the second background image is displayed), the effect state for switching is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of performance states (so-called modes, stages, etc.) are provided in which the degree of expectation for winning a jackpot is different, and the content of the performance to be executed is also set to be different, and the game state is not switched. You may switch to a different mode, stage, or the like. Moreover, such switching of the performance state can be executed before the start of the variable performance based on the stored suspension, and may be performed during the look-ahead performance for informing the degree of expectation of the big win related to the suspension.
By doing so, it is possible to increase the variety of variations regarding the switching of the presentation state, and to increase the interest of the player.

Also, the game state set after the end of the special game may be associated with the game result during the special game instead of being associated with the type of the special symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot.
Specifically, a specific area into which a game ball can enter is provided in the big winning opening 18, and based on the presence or absence of game balls in the specific area during the special game, a high probability game state is set after the special game ends. You may set so that the propriety of is determined.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot that can be set for each game state (low-probability game state, high-probability game state) was only one pattern, but there are multiple stages of jackpot winning probability for each game state. Any one of the winning probabilities may be set. That is, there may be provided a plurality of levels of settings in which the odds of winning a jackpot are determined separately. In this case, the execution probability of the variable effect by the special pattern may be set differently for each setting.
By doing so, a new game feature is imparted in which the setting of the pachinko machine P can be guessed from the execution frequency of the variable performance by the special pattern, so that the interest of the player can be enhanced.
It should be noted that the modifications described above can be configured in combination with each other as far as possible.

Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps 803 and 816 in the above embodiment corresponds to the determining means of the present invention. Also, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processes of steps 2204 and 2501 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variable effect executing means of the present invention. Also, the effect state in which the second background image is displayed and the effect state in which the third background image is displayed in the above-described embodiment correspond to the effect state of the present invention. Also, the pachinko machine P in the above embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Also, the effect of displaying the second background image during the variable effect by the special pattern in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first specific effect of the present invention. Further, the effect of displaying the BATTLE result image and the pressing operation effect result image during the variation effect by the special pattern in the above embodiment corresponds to the second specific effect of the present invention. Further, the special pattern of pattern C and the special pattern of pattern D in the above-described embodiment correspond to a mode in which one or more times of temporary stop is executed after the effect symbol 50 of the present invention starts to fluctuate. Further, the period during which the variable display of the effect symbols 50 is performed in the special pattern of the pattern C and the special pattern of the pattern D in the above embodiment corresponds to the variable period of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 15a normal first start winning opening (15 first starting winning opening)
15b Special 1st starting prize opening (15 1st starting prize opening)
16 second start winning opening 18 big winning opening 21 effect display device 100 main control board 101 main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 sub control board 301 sub CPU
302 sub-ROM
303 sub-RAM

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determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition;
A variable effect executing means for executing a variable effect that notifies the result of the determination by the determining means,
In a gaming machine capable of setting one of a plurality of performance states associated with execution of a predetermined performance,
A first specific performance of switching a set performance state to another performance state during execution of one time of the variable performance, and switching the other performance state to the performance state before execution of the first specific performance. At least a second specific effect suggesting is executable ,
The variable effect is provided with a mode in which a temporary stop is executed one or more times after the effect symbol, which is a symbol for effect, starts to be displayed in a variable manner,
During one time of the variable performance according to the mode, after switching to another performance state by executing the first specific performance, the variable display of the performance symbols and the temporary stop of the variable display are performed in the other performance state. A game machine characterized by executing the second specific effect after that .

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