JP7127879B2 - ball game machine - Google Patents

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a pinball game machine, and more particularly to a pinball game machine that carries out a lottery as to whether or not a jackpot will occur due to winning a prize in a starting hole.

A pachinko machine, which is a pinball game machine, extracts a random number value for judging whether a game ball enters a start hole, draws a lottery based on the random number value, and starts changing patterns on a pattern display device. At the same time, the pattern indicating the result of the lottery is confirmed and displayed, and if the result of the lottery is a win, a big winning opening is opened to execute a big win game advantageous to the player. The type called model is the mainstream.

In addition, there is a type of conventional pachinko machine called a mixer that combines a digipachi and a feather type pachinko machine. , a game structure called "feather" in which a big hit occurs when a game ball enters a specific area provided inside an accessory that is opened under a predetermined condition, and two game structures.

Such a mixing machine performs a win-or-fail judgment due to the entry of a game ball into the symbol start port, and when the result of the win-or-fail judgment is a big hit, the condition device and the accessory continuous actuating device are operated to operate the digipachi. A similar big winning game is performed, and when the result of winning/failure determination is a small winning, only a condition device is operated to perform a small winning game in which the big winning opening is opened for a short time. When the game ball entering the big winning hole by the small winning game enters a specific area provided in the big winning hole, the accessory continuous operating device is operated to start the big winning game similar to digipachi. Become.

Furthermore, as a specific game content of such a mixer, in a normal state, a winning judgment is performed due to the entry of a game ball into the first start port, and when the result of the winning judgment is a big hit, a big hit game is played. After the big hit game is over, the open extension state is set in which the normal electric accessory that becomes the second start port frequently operates while changing the fluctuation time of the pattern (time saving state), and when entering the second start port By setting the probability of winning a small hit high, during normal play, the game aiming for the pattern hit, which is the game property of digipachi, is shortened, and in the open extension state, the game aiming for the role hit, which is the game property of feathers. It is designed so that it can be enjoyed with one game machine. <Patent Document 1>

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2012-050608

In addition, in the above-described mixer, when a lottery due to winning a prize in the second start port, which is a normal electric accessory, is performed during the open extension state, a small win occurs with a high probability, and the small win is almost a role. There is a configuration in which a big hit occurs. With this configuration, a big hit game is played without interruption during the open extension state, and a large amount of balls can be obtained in a short time. Further, in this configuration, the winning probability of the normal symbol that opens the normal electric accessory, which is the second starting port, is actually the jackpot probability of the accessory.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pinball game machine having a new playability in a configuration of a mixing machine in which a small hit in an extended open state leads to a big hit for a character.

The pinball game machine according to claim 1,
A first starting port that can always enter a ball;
A second starting port provided in the variable prize winning device that operates when a normal game win or failure determination is performed due to the ball entering the operation port and it is determined that the winning is determined;
A first special symbol that notifies the result of the special symbol propriety determination performed due to the entry of the ball into the first starting port by the confirmation display after the variable display;
A second special symbol that notifies the result of the special symbol propriety determination performed due to the ball entering the second starting port by a fixed display after the variable display;
A normal pattern that notifies the result of the normal pattern propriety determination by final display after variable display,
The special symbol suitability determination does not change the probability, at least the second special symbol is provided with a small winning symbol, and when confirmation display is performed with the small winning symbol, the entered game ball can pass. A small winning game that opens a big winning opening with a specific area is carried out, and the game ball entering the big winning opening by the small winning game passes through the specific area, or the first special symbol, or A pinball game machine that performs a jackpot game based on the second special symbol confirming and displaying a jackpot symbol,
A first reservation storage means for storing a random number extracted due to a ball entering the first starting port up to a predetermined upper limit number as a first reservation storage until the special figure propriety determination is performed;
A second reserve storage means for storing a random number extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port up to a predetermined upper limit as a second reserve memory until the special figure propriety determination is performed;
A jackpot pattern determining means for deciding a jackpot pattern to be displayed as a fixed mark from among a plurality of types of jackpot patterns according to the winning of the special pattern propriety determination;
opening extension means for the variable winning device, which operates with a predetermined probability after the jackpot game ends, and ends when the special figure winning/failure determination is performed a predetermined number of times;
When the open extension means is implemented, any one is set as the normal symbol variation time table, and a plurality of normal symbol time reduction variation time tables with different average variation times,
Based on the type of the jackpot pattern, a general pattern short time fluctuation time table determination means for determining the general pattern short time fluctuation time table to be set;
Pre-reading determination means for determining the random number extracted due to the ball entering the first start port or the second start port before the special figure propriety determination,
Based on the determination result of the look-ahead determination means, performs a look-ahead effect that suggests the type of the normal-pattern short-time fluctuation time table determined by the normal-pattern short-time fluctuation time table determination means ,
The small-hit probability determined to be a small-hit pattern by the special-figure success/failure determination caused by the ball entering the second starting hole is the big-hit pattern caused by the ball entering the second starting hole, and the big-hit pattern And the probability is higher than the probability that it is determined that it is neither of the small hit patterns
It is a pinball game machine characterized by

When a game ball enters the first start hole and the second start hole, it is preferable to extract a plurality of random numbers due to the entry of the ball, and whether or not to generate a big hit is determined by lottery. In addition to the (jackpot) judgment random number, any random number may be used to determine the type of pattern according to the lottery result of the jackpot judgment random number and the variable display time until the pattern is derived and displayed. For example, a random number for determining the pattern of a big win, a small win, or a loss, a random number for determining a reach, or a random number for determining a variation pattern may be used, and a configuration may be made in which there are random numbers to be used and random numbers not to be used according to the result of winning/failing determination. Also, the timing of extracting the random number value is not limited to the time when the game ball enters the starting hole, but may be the time when the winning/failing determination is performed when the pattern starts to fluctuate. In addition, a plurality of first starting openings that can always enter a ball may be provided as starting openings that do not change the ball-entering rate at all times.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the operation opening related to normal figure propriety determination, it is preferable to extract a plurality of random numbers due to the entering ball. When the ball enters the operation port, it may be a random number that determines whether or not the variable winning device is activated (determination of normal pattern success or failure), a random number that determines the winning pattern, and a random value that determines the fluctuation time of the normal pattern. . Further, it is also possible to determine the operation contents of the variable winning device based on the determined winning pattern, or to determine the operation contents of the variable winning device according to the value of the random number for determining whether or not the game is a win.

A game ball that enters the big prize hole during a small winning game may enter a specific area with a predetermined probability. The probability of a ball entering a specific area may be set to a predetermined probability by distributing game balls to different paths, or the probability of a ball entering a specific area may be set according to the winning rate of a large winning opening. A configuration in which these are set in combination may be used.

The opening extension means extends the opening time of the variable winning device after the end of the jackpot game compared to when the opening extension means is not implemented, and/or increases the number of times of opening, and whether the opening extension means is implemented is a special pattern. While the determination is performed a predetermined number of times, it is preferable that the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol changes from the time when the open extension means is not implemented, but the open extension means. It may be a state in which is implemented, a state in which the time saving state is implemented, and a state in which each is implemented independently.

It should be noted that the opening extension means is started at the end of the jackpot game and ends when the special figure propriety determination is performed a predetermined number of times, but when the special figure propriety determination of the termination condition is performed a predetermined number of times, the result of the propriety determination is notified. It may be possible to perform the variation of the special figure until it is performed a predetermined number of times. Further, when the variable prize winning device is opened when the opening extension means is implemented, it is preferable that the opening of the variable prize winning device is terminated when the number of prizes won reaches the prescribed number of prizes won.

In addition, the second pinball game machine includes a first prefetch determination means for determining the random number extracted due to the ball entering the first start port before the special figure propriety determination,
It is characterized by performing a first look-ahead performance suggesting the type of the normal-map short working hours fluctuation time table determined by the normal-map short working hours fluctuation time table determination means based on the determination result of the first look-ahead determination means.

The first prefetch determination means may be performed each time a random number is extracted, or may be performed on the condition that a predetermined game state is established. Also, while the determination of random numbers (read-ahead determination) itself is performed every time, the transmission of the determination result to the sub-control device that controls the effect device may be performed only in a predetermined game state.

In addition, in the third pinball game machine, a second prefetch determination means for determining the random number extracted due to the ball entering the second start port before the special figure propriety determination is provided,
It is characterized by performing a second look-ahead effect suggesting the type of the normal-map short working hours fluctuation time table determined by the normal-map short working hours fluctuation time table determination means based on the determination result of the second look-ahead determination means.

The second prefetch determination means may be performed each time a random number is extracted, or may be performed on the condition that a predetermined game state is established. Also, while the determination of random numbers (read-ahead determination) itself is performed every time, the transmission of the determination result to the sub-control device that controls the effect device may be performed only in a predetermined game state.

According to the pinball game machine according to claim 1, due to the difference in the average fluctuation time of the normal pattern short time fluctuation time table determined according to the jackpot pattern, even during the execution period of the open extension means under the same conditions, it is possible to judge whether the normal pattern is right or wrong. To provide a game machine having a novel game property such that it is possible to make a difference in the number of times, and the superiority of the number of jackpot wins to be obtained changes according to a normal pattern time reduction fluctuation time table determined based on the jackpot patterns. It becomes possible to

If you hit a jackpot pattern that determines a short-time fluctuation time table with a shorter average fluctuation time, you can expect a larger number of jackpots that can be obtained after the jackpot game ends, and the average fluctuation time is longer. If you hit the jackpot with the jackpot symbols that determine the figure time-saving fluctuation time table, the number of expected and obtainable jackpot jackpots will be smaller. However, this does not necessarily mean that the result will be the same, and due to the bias in the winning probability of the normal pattern during the open extension, the number of jackpots won as a result will decrease even if the average fluctuation time is short, or vice versa. Even if the fluctuation time is long, the odds are sweet and biased, so you may get more hits than you expected.

According to the second pinball game machine, while exhibiting the same effects as in claim 1, in the normal game state aiming for the first hit, only suggesting whether or not it is a big hit like the conventional look-ahead effect Instead, it is possible to preliminarily suggest the degree of advantage for obtaining more accessory jackpots during the extension of opening after the jackpot game.

According to the third pinball game machine, while exhibiting the same effects as those of claim 1 or the second pinball game machine, during the execution of the opening extension means for generating the second reserved memory, the accessory jackpot game ends. It becomes possible to preliminarily suggest an advantage for obtaining more character big hits during the later opening extension.

2 is a front view of the game board 1; FIG. The figure explaining operation|movement of the distribution apparatus 92. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine; 4 is a diagram showing the operation contents of the pachinko machine of Example 1. FIG. The chart which shows the relationship between the kind of big-hit design in Example 1, and the normal figure time-saving variation time table set at the time of time-saving. 4 is a flowchart showing a main routine executed by main controller 80; 4 is a flowchart showing a starting winning process executed by a main controller 80; Flowchart 1 showing a special figure propriety determination process 1 executed by a main controller 80 . Flowchart 2 showing a special figure propriety determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 . Flowchart 3 showing a special figure propriety determination process 1 executed by the main controller 80 . Flowchart 1 showing special game processing executed by main controller 80 . Flowchart 2 showing special game processing executed by the main controller 80 . Flowchart 3 showing a special game process executed by the main controller 80 . Flowchart 4 showing a special game process executed by the main controller 80 . Flowchart 5 showing special game processing executed by the main controller 80 . Flowchart 6 showing a special game process executed by the main controller 80 . Flowchart 7 showing special game processing executed by main controller 80 . 9 is a flowchart showing a pending number instruction command reception process executed by a sub-integrated control device 83; 4 is a flowchart showing prefetch determination command reception processing executed by a sub-integrated control device 83; 4 is a flowchart showing a variation instruction command reception process executed by a sub-integrated control device 83; Display example 1 of the effect pattern display device 6. FIG. Display example 2 of the effect pattern display device 6. FIG. Display example 3 of the effect pattern display device 6. FIG. Display example 4 of the effect pattern display device 6. FIG. 4 is a chart showing the operation contents of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. The chart which shows the relationship between the kind of big-hit design in Example 2, and the 1st special figure time-saving variation time table set at the time of time-saving. 4 is a chart showing the operation contents of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. A chart showing the relationship between the types of jackpot symbols and the first special figure time-saving variation time table and the normal figure time-saving variation time table set in the time of time saving in the second embodiment. A chart showing the operation contents of a pachinko machine as a modification. A chart showing the relationship between the type of normal symbols and the variation time of the normal symbols as a modified example.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiment examples, and various modifications within the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted, and the contents described in each embodiment can be appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible to

FIG. 1 is a front view of the game board 1. FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, on the game board 1, a substantially circular game area surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b is separated from a first game area 3a and a second game area by a center case 5 disposed substantially in the center. It is divided into two game areas 3b, the left side of the center case 5 is the first game area 3a, and the right side is the second game area 3b. A game ball that rolls on the path 101, reaches the second game area 3b (right side of the center case 5), and does not reach A flows down the first game area 3a (left side of the center case 5). A large number of game nails are planted in the first game area 3a and the second game area 3b.

The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window through which the screen of the production pattern display device 6 can be seen, and the like. A first starting port 11 (corresponding to the first starting port of the present invention) is arranged directly below the center of the center case 5 where the game ball that has flowed down the left side of the center case 5 can roll. On the left side of the opening 11, there are provided three normal winning openings 31 in which the winning rate does not change.

In the second game area 3b on the right side of the center case 5, a second first starting port 111 is arranged from above, and a normal symbol operating gate 17 (corresponding to the operating port of the present invention) is arranged below it, At the lower left thereof, a first prize winning opening 14 is installed which is integrated with the right side of the center case 5 and whose single blade opens and closes. The second first starting hole 111 has a low ball entry rate compared to the first first starting hole 11, and is a disadvantageous starting hole for a player aiming for winning in normal times.

A normal electric accessory 16 (corresponding to the variable winning device of the present invention) is arranged under the first big prize opening 14, and when the normal electric accessory 16 is activated, the second starting port 12 (second It is possible to enter a game ball into (corresponding to the starting port).

At the lower left of the second starting port 12 (right of the first starting port 11), a second big prize winning port 91 (this invention (corresponding to a large winning opening with a specific area through which the entered game ball can pass) is arranged. The structure of this sorting device 92 will be described later with reference to FIG. The first big winning hole 14 operates during the big winning game (including the big winning game after the occurrence of the character big winning), and the second big winning hole 91 operates during the small winning game.

The first starting port 11 has a configuration in which it is difficult for a game ball that has flowed down the second game area 3b to enter due to the implanted game nail and the molding shape of the center case 5.例文帳に追加As a result, the first starting port 11 is capable of entering only the game ball that has almost flowed down the first game area 3a. In addition, the second first starting port 111, the normal symbol operation gate 17, the first big winning port 14, the second starting port 12, and the second big winning port 91 flow down the second game area 3b for the same reason. Only game balls that have been made can be entered.

In the lower part of the second game area 3b, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol reserved number display device 8, a first special symbol display device 9 composed of a 7-segment display device, and a second special symbol display A device 10, a first special symbol reserved number display device 18 and a second special symbol reserved number display device 19 consisting of a plurality of LEDs are arranged. It becomes difficult for the player to surely recognize the display contents of the various display devices arranged at this position, and the player during the game pays attention to the display contents of the performance symbol display device 6 arranged at the center of the game board. will be performed.

By configuring the game board 1 as described above, by letting the game ball flow down to the first game area 3a or the second game area 3b, the first start port 11 or the second first start When the game ball enters the mouth 111 (the first first start-up switch 11a and the second first start-up switch 111a (see FIG. 3) detect the game ball), the first special symbol display device 9 One special symbol (corresponding to the first special symbol of the present invention) starts to fluctuate and stops after a predetermined time.

By letting the game ball flow down to the second game area 3b, when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 A normal electric solenoid 12b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the state of the normal map, which starts fluctuating display and stops after a predetermined period of time. When the ordinary electric solenoid 12b is driven, the door portion of the ordinary electric accessory 16 is opened almost synchronously, and the ball enters the second start port 12 (detection of the second start port switch 12a (see FIG. 3)). is configured to allow When the game ball enters the second starting port 12, the second special symbol (corresponding to the second special symbol of the present invention) starts to be displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display device 10, and stops after a predetermined time.

During the fluctuation of the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the first special symbol) and the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the second special symbol), each special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the special symbol) on the production symbol display device 6 ) is displayed. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not fluctuate at the same time, and regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port, priority is given to the variation of the second special symbol (determination of success or failure). to implement. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped, and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation of the first special symbol reserved memory to start. In addition, during the time-saving state (open extension state) described later, the performance symbol display device 6 displays the performance mode of the pseudo symbols corresponding to the variation and the confirmed display of the normal symbols.

A first big winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 3) or a second big winning opening solenoid 91b, which will be described later, is driven according to the confirmed display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the first big winning opening solenoid 14b is driven (at the time of the jackpot game), the door member of the first big winning opening 14 is opened almost synchronously, and the game ball enters the first big winning opening 14 (first count). When the switch 14a (see FIG. 3) detects a game ball, and the second big winning opening solenoid 91b is driven (during a small winning game), the door member of the second big winning opening 91 opens almost in synchronization. , a game ball can be entered into the second big winning hole 91 (the second count switch 91a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball).

Since the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14, and the second big winning port 91 consisting of the normal electric accessories 16 are arranged in the second game area 3b (right side of the center case 5), the game state is When shifting to the open extension game state, when shifting to the big win game, when shifting to the small winning game, the shooting handle is adjusted so that all the game balls shot reach the second game area 3b. . In addition, since the second first starting port 111 is arranged in the second game area 3b, the second first starting port 111 is used even in the big hit game state (open extended game state, small winning game state). It has a configuration in which a game ball enters (a configuration in which the first reserved memory is stored during a big hit game).

Next, the sorting device 92 having the specific area 94 will be described with reference to FIG. A warp exit 92a is provided in the inner upper part of the sorting device 92, and all the game balls entering the second big winning hole 91 flow into the sorting device 92 from the warp exit 92a. A pair of sorting blades 93 are provided below the warp exit 92a, and operate when the second big winning opening 91 is opened and closed.

When the game ball flows out from the warp exit 92a when the sorting blade 93 is closed (FIG. (a)), the game ball does not enter the specific area 94 because it is guided to the loss opening 92b. When a game ball flows out from the warp exit 92a when it is open (FIG. 10(b)), it enters a specific area 94 indicated by V. Therefore, by alternately setting and combining the closed state shown in FIG. 4A and the open state shown in FIG. Also, the winning rate can be similarly set by combining with the opening/closing timing of the second big winning hole 91 . The game balls guided to the sorting device 92 are already detected by the second count switch 91a.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine, which is configured centering on the main controller 80. As shown in FIG. Note that this block diagram does not show a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, etc. for merely relaying signals. Although not shown in detail, each of the main control device 80, payout control device 81, effect symbol control device 82, and sub-integrated control device 83 has a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first starter switch 11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first starter opening 11, and a game ball that has entered the second first starter opening 111. 2nd 1st starting port switch 111a, 2nd starting port switch 12a for detecting the game ball that entered the second starting port 12, and normal symbol operating gate 17 for operating the normal symbol Detecting the game ball that has entered Normal symbol operation switch 17a, first count switch 14a for counting game balls entering the first big winning hole 14, second counting switch for counting game balls entering the second big winning hole 91 91a, a normal winning opening switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 31, a specific area switch 94a for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area 94, etc. are input, and the back wiring relay terminal board is input. 75, detection signals of the glass frame open switch 35 and the inner frame open switch 36 for detecting whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed are input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed programs, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83 . In addition, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol reservation. Lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol reserved number display device 19, and the normal symbol reserved number display device 8 is controlled.

Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of the first big winning opening 14 by controlling the first big winning opening solenoid 14b, and the second big winning opening 91 by controlling the second big winning opening solenoid 91b. By controlling the opening and closing of the normal electric accessory solenoid (noted as the general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 3) 12b, the opening and closing of the normal electric accessory 16 is controlled, and the distribution blade solenoid 93b is controlled. It controls the opening and closing of the sorting blades 93 in the sorting device 92 . The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and the control signal such as pattern variation and big hit (also called special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. .

Two-way communication is performed between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 controls the payout motor 20 in accordance with commands sent from the main control device 80 to pay out prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting the game balls paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame open switch 35, the inner frame open switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball cut-out switch 23, and the full switch 22 signals that the lower tray 63 is full. is input and when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball-out switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped to stop the payout operation of the prize balls. In addition, the full switch 22 and the ball-out switch 23 are also configured to continue to output signals until the state is canceled, and the payout control device 81 stops the payout motor 20 from outputting the signals. to resume driving.

Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit through the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The put-out rental ball is detected by the pay-out switch 21 and the detection signal is input to the pay-out control device 81 . The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to a settlement display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. Buttons and balance indicators are connected.

In addition, the payout control device 81, via the external connection terminal 78, in addition to transmitting information about the prize balls, information indicating the opening and closing state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer, to the firing control device 84 Send a stop firing signal. In this embodiment, game balls are put out. However, it is also possible to adopt an enclosed structure in which game balls generated in response to winnings or the like are stored without being put out.

A shooting control device 84 controls the shooting motor 30 to shoot a game ball. A rotation amount signal from the shooting handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28 , and a firing stop signal from the firing stop switch 29 are input to the firing control device 84 in addition to the payout control device 81 . The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle, and the firing stop switch signal is output when the player presses the firing stop switch 29. output. If the touch signal is not input to the shooting control device 84, the game ball cannot be shot, and if the shooting stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be shot even if the player touches the shooting handle. It has become.

The sub-integrated control device 83 (corresponding to the sub-control device of the present invention) is equipped with electrical components such as a CPU, ROM, and RAM. Based on the input of the game switch 67 a and the command input from the main control device 80 , various commands related to the performance are generated and output to the performance symbol control device 82 .

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 is provided with a volume control switch 83a for adjusting the volume, detects the state (position) of the volume control switch 83a, determines the detection result and the content to be transmitted to the speaker 66, It is configured to control the volume output from the speaker 66 by software.

The effect pattern control device 82 displays the effect pattern based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both of which are transmitted from the main control device 80 and generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). A device 6 is controlled to display a performance image such as a pseudo pattern. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect relay terminal board 65 between them. The performance symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the performance symbol control device 82 .

Next, the details of the operation of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment will be described with reference to the diagrams shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. The jackpot probability of the pachinko machine in this embodiment is 1/320, which is common between the first special figure and the second special figure. not prepared. Only the second special pattern has a small hit, and the probability is 1/1.003. Winning), and a small winning game is performed in which the second big winning port 91 opens once for 6.000 seconds according to the selection.

When a small winning game is performed by winning a small winning of the second special figure, the distribution blade 93 in the distribution device 92 is displaced to the open state at the same time as the opening of the second big prize opening 91, and the distribution blade 93 The open state continues until one game ball enters the specific area 94 or nine game balls enter the second big winning hole 91 . Therefore, when the second special symbol wins a small hit, the first game ball that has entered the second big winning slot 91 enters the specific area 94, so if the second special symbol changes, it is almost a role big hit. occurs.

Of course, this game structure is only an example, and the game structure may be set so that the character big hit occurs on average in 1/5, and the player may be entertained depending on whether or not the character big hit occurs. It is also conceivable to adopt a game configuration in which the special area 94 is not provided in the second prize winning opening 91, and prize balls are simply generated in a small hit to easily increase the number of balls in the open extension state.

After the end of the jackpot game executed based on the jackpot jackpot or winning of the jackpot pattern, the fluctuation time of the special and normal patterns changes from the normal state, and the operating time of the normal electric jackpot 16 changes, shortening and opening. Transition to extended state. Time saving, entry rate (transition rate) to open extended state is 80% probability based on the type of jackpot pattern in the case of the first special pattern, and the jackpot and jackpot from the second special pattern In that case, after the jackpot game ends, there is a probability of 100% that the game shifts (enters) to a time-saving, extended open state.

As described above, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment has a structure in which when the second special figure fluctuates, there is a high probability that a jackpot hit will occur, a "fixed period" in which the time saving and extended open state are performed, and a jackpot pattern. Depending on the type of (or small winning pattern), the combination of the average fluctuation time of the normal pattern during time saving and the combination of the normal pattern will be elected in the normal pattern during a certain period of time, giving the opportunity to draw the lottery in the second special pattern. It is a game characteristic that is characterized by whether or not it can be done, and in order to store (stock) more of the second reserved memory during a certain period of time, the shorter the fluctuation time of the normal pattern, the better. This is advantageous because the number of pass/fail judgments increases.

The time saving and open extension period of the pachinko machine in this embodiment, which corresponds to the above-mentioned "fixed period", is the first special figure (or second special figure) that started to fluctuate after the end of the jackpot game. It is a period until the end of the change (the period in which the special figure fluctuates once), and if the first special figure changes with the transition to the time saving state (if there is no second pending memory), the time saving, open extension The period is 100 seconds, and if the second special figure fluctuates (after the end of the short period of time, after the end of the jackpot), it will be 1 second (the period is fixed according to the type of special figure).

In addition, the relationship between the type of jackpot pattern and the average fluctuation time of the normal pattern short time fluctuation time table (corresponding to the normal pattern short time fluctuation time table of the present invention) used in the time saving after the end of the big hit game is shown in the chart of FIG. It becomes the contents, if the jackpot pattern is the 1st special figure 7 round time saving pattern 1 or the 2nd special figure 7 round time saving pattern, the average fluctuation time of the normal figure short time fluctuation time table set at the end of the jackpot game is about 1. It becomes 0 seconds, and the number of times that the normal pattern can be changed during the time saving by setting the number of seconds, that is, the maximum number of times that the normal pattern can be determined is 100 times.

Similarly, if the jackpot pattern is the 1st special figure 7 round time saving pattern 2 or the 2nd special figure 15 round time saving pattern 1, the average fluctuation time is about 3.0 seconds and the number of times that the normal pattern can be judged is up to 33 times. . If the jackpot pattern is the 1st special figure 7 round time saving pattern 3 or the 2nd special figure 15 round time saving pattern 2, the average fluctuation time is about 5.0 seconds and the maximum number of times that the normal figure can be judged is 20 times. If the jackpot pattern is the 1st special figure 7 round time saving pattern 4 or the 2nd special figure 15 round time saving pattern 3, the average fluctuation time is about 10.0 seconds and the number of times that the normal pattern can be judged is up to 10 times. .

In addition, when the first special symbol hits the jackpot, regardless of the type of the jackpot pattern, the first jackpot 14 will play 7 rounds of jackpot games (10 counts per round or 1 opening of 29.0 seconds per round). times). In addition, when the second special pattern is a big hit in the pattern, or a small hit to a big hit in the accessory, the first big prize winning port 14 performs the jackpot game in 7 rounds with a probability of 1/4 (in the case of 7 rounds with a short time pattern). , With a probability of 3/4 (in the case of 15 rounds with reduced working hours patterns 1, 2, 3), the first big prize winning port 14 performs 15 rounds of jackpot games (rounds are distributed according to the type of jackpot and small win patterns). . Also, in the open extension state, the normal electric accessory 16 opens once for 5.5 seconds according to the winning of the general pattern, but in the non-open extension state, the opening time at the time of winning the general pattern is 0.1 seconds. The ball entry rate is almost 0%.

The gameplay that is established by combining the above-described configurations is that if the time is shortened after the jackpot game ends, and if the state is shifted to the extended open state, the time is shortened and the extended open state is reached within a limited time (one time of the first special figure) Stock more jackpots (during fluctuations) (won the normal pattern and store more second reserved memory), and release the stock sequentially from the end of the limited time (short time period) After the fluctuation of 1 special figure, the second reserved memory memorized during the time saving is sequentially digested by the priority fluctuation, thereby causing the jackpot for the second reserved memory). It will be an unprecedented thing that the stock conditions change (the number of lotteries for the normal drawing to be carried out within a limited time changes).

An example of the game will be explained along with the actual progress of the game. In the normal state where the game is started, the game proceeds mainly by winning a prize to the first start port 11 by causing the game ball to flow down to the first game area 3a. When a big win is made from this state, a big win game is performed in which game balls flow down to the second game area 3b. When the jackpot game ends, the winning to the second first start port 111 during the jackpot game causes the first reserved memory (first start port 11 or second first start port 111 to enter the ball) The originating pending memory) is stored, but the secondary pending memory is not. Therefore, if the jackpot pattern of the 1st special figure was any of the 1st special figure 7 round time saving patterns 1 to 4, it will shift to the time saving, open extension state, and the 1st special figure as the period of time saving, open extension state The figure begins to oscillate for 100 seconds.

When the time saving and open extension state is started, the player continues to shoot the game ball to the second game area 3b to enter the game ball into the normal symbol operation gate 17 and judge whether the game ball is normal. The result of the judgment of the suitability of the general pattern is displayed after the fluctuation display of the general pattern for a predetermined time. is selected from a normal pattern time reduction fluctuation time table set according to the jackpot pattern, and the normal electric accessory 16 at the time of winning opens once for 5.5 seconds. However, since the prescribed winning number of the ordinary electric accessory 16 is one, when one game ball wins the opened ordinary electric accessory 16 (one game ball wins the second start port 12), the opening operation is performed. finish.

As a result, when the normal pattern is won during the time saving and open extension state, the second reserved memory is increased by 1 each time the game is won (stocks one big hit). In addition, the time to implement the time saving and open extension state is a fixed time of 100 seconds when the first special figure fluctuates, but the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is the average depending on the type of fluctuation time table set according to the jackpot pattern Fluctuation time is different. Therefore, depending on the jackpot pattern, it is determined whether or not it is easy to remember the second hold during the time saving and open extension state (whether or not more normal pattern correctness judgments can be made), and the player's superiority (1/21 The probability of how many times the normal pattern can be judged in 100 seconds) is determined.

When the time saving and open extension state ends, the special figure propriety determination of the second reserved storage stored during the time saving and open extension state is sequentially performed by priority fluctuation, and a small hit is won every time the special figure propriety determination is performed. A role-playing jackpot occurs. Occurrence of this jackpot is continuously performed for the number of second reserved memories stored in the time saving and open extension state. In addition, after the small hit of the last second reserved memory has occurred, the first special pattern will change for 100 seconds, and it will move to the open extension state again, but in this case, the change of the normal pattern The pattern table is set according to the small winning design of the second special figure.

Next, the main routine executed by main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed with a hard interrupt approximately every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the processing from S10 to S75 that is executed only once is called "main processing", and the processing of S80 that is repeatedly executed as long as time permits within the remaining time after executing this processing is called " "residual processing". The "main process" is periodically executed by the interrupt.

When the hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is normal (S10). This judgment processing is performed by judging whether or not the value in a predetermined area of RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. It is for judging whether it is acceptable or not. If it is not a normal interrupt, it is possible that the microcomputer runs out of control due to noise or the like when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value in the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

S10 negative determination, that is, when it is determined that it is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), initial setting (for example, write a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, memory such as a special design and a normal design as an initial design ) are performed (S15), and the remaining processing (initial random number update processing (S80)) is performed.

When affirmative determination of normal interrupt is made (S10: yes), initial value random number update process (S20), big hit determination random number update process (S25), big hit design determination random number 1 update process (S30), big hit design determination. Random number 2 update process (S35), random number update process for small winning pattern determination (S40), random number update process for winning determination (S45), random number update process for reach determination (S50), random number update process for variation pattern determination (S55) ) is performed.

In the following winning confirmation process (S60), the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 111, the second starting opening 12, the first big winning opening 14, the second big winning opening 91, and the general winning opening 31 , confirmation of entry into the specific area 94, and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed. Winning (ball winning) confirmation processing (starting winning processing) to each starting port and operating port will be described later with reference to FIG.

Subsequently, the validity determination process (S65), each output process such as image output process (S70), and the fraud monitoring process (S75) are performed. The process (S80) is looped.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the starting winning process executed by main controller 80 will be described. This process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S60) shown in FIG. including).

When the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 and the second starting hole 111, the holding memory stored when the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 and the second starting hole 111 is the first holding memory, and when the game ball enters the second starting hole 12. Suspension memory stored in is described as the second suspension memory, and suspension memory stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 17 is described as the normal pattern suspension memory. In addition, in this embodiment, the upper limit number of the first reserved memory, the second reserved memory, and the normal pattern reserved memory is set to four.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first starter switch 11a or the second first starter switch 111a has detected a game ball (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories already stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (S105). If the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), various random numbers such as success or failure random numbers (random numbers for determining jackpots, random numbers for determining jackpot patterns 1 and 2, random numbers for reach determination, random numbers for determining variation patterns, etc.) are extracted, It is stored as one reserved memory in a memory area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of main controller 80, and 1 is added to the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of first reserved memories (S110).

After S110, prefetch determination of the stored first reserved storage is performed (S115) (first prefetch determination means). Specifically, it is confirmed whether the value of the random number for determining a big win is a value that causes a big win, and if it is a value of a big win, the type of the big win pattern is confirmed. If the big hit judgment is a loss, it is confirmed whether or not to perform a reach with a high degree of expectation.

Subsequently, a first prefetch determination command is generated based on the prefetch determination result of S115 and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S120), and a first reserve command indicating the value of the first reserve storage counter added in S110 is generated. A number indication command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S125). In this embodiment, the first read-ahead determination command and the first reservation number instruction command are sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 as separate commands. A configuration for transmitting to the integrated control device 83 is also conceivable.

Following the processing of S125 or the negative determinations of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 12a has detected a game ball (S130). If the determination is negative (S130: no), the process proceeds to S160, and if the determination is positive (S130: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories stored in main controller 80 is less than the upper limit number (=4). (S135). If the determination is negative (S135: no), the process proceeds to S160, and if the determination is positive (S135: yes), various random numbers such as hit/fail random numbers (random numbers for big hit determination, random numbers 1 and 2 for big hit design determination, small hit design determination random number, reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc.) is extracted and stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the main control unit 80 as the second reserved memory, and the second indicating the number of the second reserved memories The reserved memory counter is incremented by 1 (S140), and prefetching of the stored second reserved memory is performed in the same manner as in S115 (S145) (second prefetching determination means).

Subsequently, based on the determination result of S145, a second prefetch determination command is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S150), and a second pending number instruction command indicating the value of the second pending storage counter added in S140. is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

At S160, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S160). If the determination in S160 is affirmative (S160: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of normal pattern pending memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit number (=4) (S170). If the determination is negative (S170: no), go to return, and if the determination is affirmative (S170: yes), store the extracted random number for determining the winning pattern, the random number for determining the winning pattern, and the random number for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern as a reserved memory for the normal pattern. Then, 1 is added to the general pattern reservation storage counter indicating the general pattern reservation storage number (S175), and the general pattern reservation storage number instruction command indicating the added value of the general pattern reservation storage counter is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83. (S180), return.

When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, it outputs an instruction signal for changing each reserved memory number displayed on the production symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 . In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of reserved memory of the normal pattern is not displayed on the production pattern display device 6, but it may be configured to be displayed in response to the reception of the normal pattern reserved memory number instruction command, or the normal pattern reserved memory A configuration in which the number indication command itself is not transmitted may be adopted. Moreover, the structure which implements the pre-reading determination of a normal map and transmits a determination result to a sub-integrated control apparatus is also conceivable. As a result, it is possible to open the normal electric accessories 16 in the time-saving state, and to implement a general pattern pre-reading effect that suggests the fluctuation time of the general pattern (suggests the superiority of the jackpot stock).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8, 9 and 10, the special figure propriety determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described. This process includes the selection of variable display time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol according to the result of the determination of whether or not the first suspension memory and the second suspension storage and the result of the determination, the selection of the fixed symbol, the content setting of the big hit game, It becomes the processing for setting the game state after the end of the big hit game, and becomes the processing including the priority determination means and the big hit pattern determination means of the present invention.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation, that is, the large winning opening is in operation (S500). If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), return. It is determined whether or not the first or second special figure is fluctuating (S505), and if it is not fluctuating (505: no), it is determined whether or not the first or second special figure is being displayed. (S510), if not during final display (S510: no), it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (S515), and if the determination is negative (S515: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first reserved memory Then (S520), if the determination is negative (S520: no), return, and if the determination in S515 or S520 is affirmative (S515: yes, S520: yes), proceed to S525. Based on the determination order of S515 and S520, the determination of whether the second reserved storage is valid is preferentially performed.

In S525, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 0 (S525), negative determination, that is, if the time saving state and the open extension state (S525: no), the processing in the time saving state is performed, but in the time saving state, the right or wrong determination result The only difference is the selection table of the variation pattern selected according to the .

If the determination in S525 is affirmative, that is, if the state is normal (S525: yes), a shift process of pending storage is performed (S530). As a result, the oldest (the longest time has elapsed since being retained) the first or second retained memory is made the object of judgment, and 1 is subtracted from the retained memory counter indicating the retained memory.

In the following random number comparison process for judging a big hit, the random number for judging a big hit in the reserved memory that is the target of judging the special figure is compared with a preset judging table, and the value of the random number for judging a big hit is in the judging table. (S535).

In the following S540, it is determined whether or not the result of S535 is a big hit (same as the big hit determination value). If the determination is affirmative (S540: yes), the symbol mode setting process is performed (S545). In the symbol mode setting process, the content of the big win game and the game state after the end of the big win game (normal state, reduced working hours, extended open state) based on the random number 1 for determining the jackpot pattern of the first or second reserved storage to be judged. Set the symbol mode that determines the

Subsequently, a jackpot pattern selection process is performed based on the set pattern mode type and the jackpot pattern determination random number 2 (S550). This is a process of determining the jackpot pattern to be displayed from among the pattern groups set for each type of pattern mode in order to notify the type of jackpot game determined by setting the pattern mode by the jackpot pattern (this (Equivalent to the jackpot pattern determining means of the invention).

Next, a mode buffer setting process is performed based on the pattern mode set at S545 (S555). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the game state after the end of the jackpot game determined at the time of winning/failure until the end of the jackpot game that sets the game state (during the jackpot game, the probability variable flag that sets the game state, the time reduction flag must be cleared). The mode buffer does not store specific game contents, but stores values corresponding to specific game contents.

Next, based on the pattern mode set in S545, the opening pattern setting process of the first big winning port 14, which is the contents of the big win game, is performed (S560), and the reach of the first or second reserved memory which is the object of the win/fail judgment is performed. Based on the random number for determination and the random number for determination of the variation pattern, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10, and the variation to select the variation pattern to be the variation time of the symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 Pattern selection processing is performed (S565).

Subsequently, information on the selected jackpot pattern and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a variation instruction command (S570). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that received this information, the production design control device 82 controls the production design display device 6, and based on the information of the first or second special design jackpot design and the variation pattern Effect variation display of pseudo symbols is started. Almost simultaneously with the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

If S540 is a negative determination, that is, a loss (S540: no), it is determined whether or not the target of the success/failure determination is the second holding memory (S580), and if the determination is affirmative (S580: yes), the result of the comparison processing of S535 is a small hit. (S585), if the determination is affirmative (S585: yes), a small winning design is selected based on the small winning design determination random number (S590), followed by open pattern setting processing of the second big winning opening 91 (S560), the above-described variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small winning design is performed (S565), and a variation instruction command serving as information on the small winning design and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S570). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the performance symbol control device 82 controls the performance symbol display device 6, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the small winning symbol and the variation pattern. Start the variable display of the produced design. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

If S580 or S585 is a negative determination (S580: no, S585: no), select a losing design (S595), then perform a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the losing design (S565), design and variation pattern related to the losing to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S570). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that received this information, the effect pattern control device 82 controls the effect pattern display device 6, and starts the variable display of the pseudo pattern based on the information of the missing pattern and the variation pattern. Substantially simultaneously with the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start varying the special symbols.

Next, S505 affirmative determination, that is, if the special design is fluctuating (S505: yes), proceed to the flowchart of FIG. 9, the special design fluctuation time (based on the fluctuation pattern selected in S565) has elapsed (S600). If the determination is negative (S600: no), return, if the determination is affirmative (S600: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled. to confirm and display the confirmed symbol selected at S550, S590 or S595 (S605). The sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the confirmation command transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pseudo-symbol selected in advance to the production pattern control device 82, and the production pattern control device 82 responds to the signal to the production pattern display device. 6 is controlled to determine and display the pseudo pattern. As a result, the start and end of the variation of the first or second special symbol and the pseudo symbol are at the same timing (synchronized).

Following S605, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol confirmed and displayed by the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a jackpot symbol (S610), and if the determination is affirmative (S610 : yes), the display setting process of the confirmed pattern (setting of the time to display with the confirmed pattern) is performed (S615), it is determined whether the time saving flag is 1 (S620), and if the determination is affirmative (S620: yes), The time saving flag is set to 0 (S625), and following S625 or the negative determination of S620 (S620: no), conditional device operation start processing (S630) and accessory continuous operation device operation start processing (S635) to start the jackpot game, send a jackpot start effect instruction command to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S640), set the jackpot flag to 1 (S643), and indicate the game state based on the result of the above processing. The designated command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S645) and the process returns.

On the other hand, if S610 is a negative determination, that is, if the finalized design is not a big hit (S610: no), display setting processing of the finalized design (setting of time to be displayed with the finalized design) is performed (S650), and the time saving flag is 1 Determine whether (S655), if affirmative determination (S655: yes), decrement from the time-saving counter (S660), determine whether the time-saving counter is 0 (S665), if affirmative determination (S665: yes), time-saving A flag is set to 0 (S670). From S655 to S670, every time the special symbol performs a loss confirmation display according to the success/failure determination, a time saving counter for regulating the time saving (open extension) state is counted, and when these counters reach a predetermined value, the game state changes. (Time saving (open extension) state ends and shifts to normal state (normal open state)).

Subsequently, if S670 or S655, S665 negative determination (S655: no, S665: no), it is determined whether the determination target is the second special figure (S675), if the positive determination (S675: yes), confirmation display It is determined whether or not the special symbol is a small winning pattern (S680), and if the determination is affirmative (S680: yes), a small winning game setting process is performed (S685), and a small winning start effect instruction command is issued to the sub-integrated control device 83. is transmitted (S690), and 1 is set to the small hit flag (S695). Following the negative determination (S675: no, S680: no) in S695, S675, or S680, the process proceeds to S645 and returns.

Returning to FIG. 8, if the determination in S510 is affirmative, ie, the confirmed design is being displayed (S510: yes), the process proceeds to the flow chart of FIG. (S700: no) Return, if the determination is affirmative (S700: yes), the final symbol display end processing (S705) is performed, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to display the special symbol. The confirmation display is terminated, and the sub-integrated control device 83 is instructed to terminate the confirmation display of the pseudo symbols.

Next, the special game processing (controlling the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 91) executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 17. FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot flag is 0 (S800). If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit flag is 0 (S805). If the determination is affirmative (S805: yes), return, and if the determination is negative, that is, during a small hit game (S805: no), proceed to S850 of FIG.

In S850, it is determined whether or not it is during the small hit start interval (S850), and if the determination is negative (S850: no), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 91 is open (S855), and if the determination is negative ( S855: no), it is determined whether or not the specific area 94 is effective (when the game ball is detected, the period during which the accessory continuous actuating device operates) (S860), and if the determination is negative (S860: no), a small hit end effect is being performed. Determine whether or not (S865), if affirmative determination (S865: yes), determine whether or not the small hit end production end time has elapsed (S870), if negative determination (S870: no) return, if affirmative determination (S870: yes), the operation end processing of the conditional device is performed, and 0 is set to the small hit flag (S875) to return. If S865 is a negative determination (S865: no), small hit start interval start processing is performed (S895), a small hit start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process returns.

If S850 is affirmative determination (S850: yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit start interval time has ended (S880). If the determination is affirmative (S880: yes), the process of opening the second big winning opening 91 is performed (S885), and the activation process of the specific area 94 is performed (S890). After the processing of S890 or if a negative determination is made in S880 (S880: no), the process returns.

If the determination in S855 is affirmative, that is, if the second big winning hole 91 is open (S855: yes), the process proceeds to S900 in FIG. ), if the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the second big winning opening 91 has ended (S905). If the determination in S905 is affirmative (S905: yes) or the determination in S900 is negative (S900: no), the process of closing the second big winning opening 91 is performed (S910), and the process returns.

If S905 is a negative determination or S860 of FIG. 12 is affirmative determination (S905: no, S860: yes), the process proceeds to S950 of FIG. 14 to determine whether the specific area switch 94a has detected a game ball (S950). If the determination is negative (S950: no), it is determined whether or not the specific area activation period has ended (S1015), and if the determination is positive (S1015: yes), small hit end effect processing is performed (S1020). In this small-hit end production process, a small-hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 . On the side of the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the small hit end command, the production pattern display device 6 is directed by the control of the production pattern control device 82 (contents to inform that the small winning game has ended without the occurrence of the role big hit) is displayed.

If S950 determines affirmatively, that is, if the game ball enters the specific area 94 (S950: yes), the operation start processing of the accessory continuous actuating device is performed (S955), and whether or not the second big prize opening 91 is open It is determined whether or not (S960), and if the determination is affirmative (S960: yes), the closing process of the second big winning opening 91 is performed (S965).

After S965, or if S960 is a negative determination (S960: no), the small winning pattern is referred to (S970), and based on the type of the referenced pattern, the contents of the big winning game and the game state after the big winning game are determined. A pattern mode is set (S975), a mode buffer setting process (common contents with S555) is performed based on the set pattern mode (S980), and a first big win game content is based on the pattern mode set at S975. An opening pattern setting process for the winning opening 14 is performed (S985), a specific area invalidation process is performed (S990), a jackpot start effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1000), and 1 is set to the jackpot flag. (S1005), it shifts to the accessory jackpot (special game). Following negative determination (S1015:no) of S1005, S1020, or S1015, 0 is set to a small hit flag (S1010) and it returns. Up to this point, it becomes the processing configuration related to the small winning game.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 11, if S800 makes a negative determination, that is, if the jackpot flag is set (S800: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. ), if the determination is negative (S1050: no), it is determined whether or not it is during the open interval (S1055). If the determination is negative (S1055: no), it is determined whether or not the big hit end effect is being performed (S1060), if the determination is negative (S1060: no), it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect is being performed (S1065). yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S1070), and if the determination is negative (S1070: no), return, and if the determination is positive (S1070: yes), the opening processing of the first big winning port 14 is performed. (S1075) Return.

If the determination in S1055 is affirmative, that is, during the open interval (S1055: yes), it is determined whether or not the interval time has ended (S1085). If the determination is negative (S1085: no), return, if the determination is positive (S1085: yes) , the processing for opening the first big winning port 14 is performed (S1090) and the process returns. If S1065 is a negative determination (S1065: no), a big-hit start effect process is performed, a big-hit start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1080), and the process returns.

If the determination in S1050 is affirmative (S1050: yes), the flow proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. : no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 14 has ended (S1105). If the determination is negative (S1105: no), return, if the determination is affirmative (S1105: yes) or if the determination in S1100 is affirmative (S1100: no), closing processing of the first big winning opening 14 is performed (S1110), and the final jackpot game It is determined whether or not the round has ended (S1115). If the determination is affirmative (S1115: yes), big hit end effect processing is performed (S1120) and returned, and if the determination is negative (S1115: no), interval processing during opening is performed (S1125) and the return is performed.

A jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 in the jackpot end effect processing (S1120), and an interval command is similarly transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 in the open interval processing (S1125). On the side of the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the jackpot end command or the interval command, the effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 under the control of the effect symbol control device 82 .

Returning to FIG. 15, if S1060 is affirmative determination, that is, if the jackpot end effect is being performed (S1060: yes), proceed to the flow chart of FIG. (S1150: no) Return, and if the determination is affirmative (S1150: yes), the accessory continuous operation device stop processing (S1155) and the conditional device operation stop processing (S1160) are performed, and the set mode buffer is referenced (S1165 ), sets a time saving flag and a time saving counter based on the contents of the referenced mode buffer (S1170, S1175), clears the mode buffer (S1180), and designates the end command and the game state after the end of the jackpot game. command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1185, S1190), the jackpot flag is set to 0 (S1195), and the process returns.

Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, the number-of-holds instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a hold number instruction command has been received (S1200). If the determination is negative (S1200: no), return, and if the determination is affirmative (S1200: yes), +1 according to the type of the pending number instruction command received by the first pending number counter or second pending counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83. (S1205), transmits a pending number display signal to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1210), and returns. The value of the pending number counter is decremented each time a variation instruction command is received in the variation instruction command reception process described later. As a result, the same number as the number of reserve memories stored by the main controller 80 is constantly managed.

Next, the prefetch determination command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In this process, the effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in response to the reception of the first prefetch determination command based on the process of S120 from the main control device 80 or the reception of the second prefetch determination command based on the process of S150 It becomes a process of selecting a mode (reserved design for pre-reading effect) and instructing the effect symbol control device 82 to perform display control. The effects display mode will be described later with reference to the drawings.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a prefetch determination command has been received (S1250). If the determination is negative (S1200: no), return, and if the determination is positive (S1250: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S1255). , Based on the content of the received prefetch determination command (big hit, big hit pattern, super reach, reach, loss) and the extracted distribution random number, the combination of the content and the value is the prefetch provided by the sub-integrated control device 83 Performance mode selection processing is performed to select a performance mode by comparing whether or not it is an effective value in the performance execution determination table (S1260), it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetching performance from the comparison result of S1260 (S1265), and a negative determination is made. If (S1265: no) return, if the determination is affirmative (S1265: yes), an instruction signal for displaying the pre-reading effect mode selected in S1260 on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1270). return. Similarly, it is good also as a structure which implements the general figure pre-reading production using the general figure pre-reading judgment.

Next, the variation instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process selects the effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 and instructs the effect symbol control device 82 to perform display control in response to receiving the variation instruction command based on the process of S570 from the main control device 80. be processed.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a variation instruction command has been received (S1300). If the determination is negative (S1300: no), return, and if the determination is positive (S1300: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S1305), the number of pending balls counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 is decremented by -1, and the received variation Based on the instruction command and the value of the distribution random number extracted in S1305, the effect variation mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from among the plurality of effect variation modes provided by the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1310), and selected. An instruction signal for starting the display of the effect variation mode is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1315), and the process returns.

Next, display examples displayed on the performance symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 24. FIG. FIG. 21(1) shows the basic configuration of the 6 screens of the effect symbol display device at the time of special symbol fluctuation in the normal state, the pseudo symbol display area is arranged in the center of the screen, and the first reserved memory number display area is displayed in the lower left of the screen. An expectation suggesting character (Tatsukichi the bear) is arranged on the upper right. A pseudo symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed in the pseudo symbol display area at the normal time, and the pseudo symbols on the left, middle and right display the performance variation mode according to the variation time of the first special symbol. Up to four first reserved symbols representing the first reserved memory are displayed in the first reserved memory number display area.

FIG. 21(2) is a display example of the first prefetch effect (corresponding to the first prefetch effect of the present invention) that changes the display mode of the first reserved symbol that is normally executed. In the first prefetch effect that the pachinko game machine of the present embodiment performs in the normal state, based on the content of the first prefetch determination command and the distribution random number received by the sub-integrated control device 83, as shown in the display example Then, the display mode of the first reserved symbol is changed to the first look-ahead symbols 1 to 4. The first look-ahead pattern 1 is the degree of expectation for a big hit in the first reserved memory, the first look-ahead pattern 2 suggests a big hit and a short time (stock time) grant decision, and the first look-ahead pattern 3 is normal during the short time (stock time) It suggests that the number of seconds of variation of the symbol is 1 second, and the first look-ahead symbol 4 suggests that the number of seconds of variation of the normal symbol during the time saving (stock time) is 3 seconds. It is also possible to consider a configuration in which these look-ahead symbols are stepped up (stepped up to a pattern with a high degree of expectation each time the display position moves) and displayed, and once the first look-ahead pattern appears, the next fluctuation It is possible to arouse the player's expectations every time the is started.

FIG. 22(3) is a display example at the time of a big win, and FIG. 22(4) is a display example showing a time saving rush after the end of a big win game in the case of a first win in a normal state. In this case, the time saving is a game period for the purpose of accumulating more of the second reserved memory (almost connected to the jackpot) during one fluctuation of the first special figure, so "stock time start!" By displaying , the contents of the game are presented to the player in a sensual and easy-to-understand manner.

FIG. 22(5) is a display example during time saving (during stock time). During the time saving, the pseudo pattern displayed in the pseudo pattern display area corresponds to the normal pattern, and the remaining time of the time saving state (the time until the fluctuation of the first special figure is finished) is displayed on the screen.

FIG. 23(6) is a display example in the case where the normal figure is won during the time saving (during the stock time) and the second reserved memory is generated due to the entry of one game ball into the normal electric accessory 16 that has been activated. becomes. When the general pattern wins and the game ball wins the general electric prize and the second reservation memory is generated, the small win is almost decided (if it is not a small win, it becomes a big win), and the role big win is surely obtained from the small winning game. Therefore, the second reserved symbol becomes the "jackpot stock symbol". In this embodiment, the fact that a big win is stocked is notified by displaying a "big win stock symbol" with a circled V in the second reserved symbol display area at the right end of the screen. In addition to the remaining time display of the stock time, the lower left of the screen becomes a general pattern reserved pattern display area, and the general pattern reserved pattern corresponding to the number of general pattern reserved memories is displayed only during the stock time.

FIG. 23(7) is a display example when the second reserved memory reaches the upper limit number during time saving (during stock time). Since the upper limit of the number of memories in the second reserved memory is 4, the maximum number of stocks during the stock time is 4, but in a time-saving state in which the first special figure fluctuates once after the jackpot game ends, the first special It is possible to design the setting of the average number of stocks in the time-saving state according to the single fluctuation time in the figure and the average fluctuation time in the normal figure. In addition, since the number of pending storage of the second special symbol becomes the number of stockable numbers as it is, the number of pending storage of the second special symbol may be changed according to the desired game characteristics.

24(8) and (9) are tables of the second prefetch effect (equivalent to the second prefetch effect of the present invention) that changes the display mode of the second reserved symbol displayed during time saving (during stock time). An example. As for the second reserved memory that occurs during the time saving (during the stock time), the occurrence of the character big hit is almost confirmed at the time when the reserved memory occurs, so only the newest information of the second reserved memory is available after the big hit game is finished. It is related to the game state. Therefore, only the last second reserved memory is subject to the prefetch effect (second prefetch effect).

FIG. 24(8) shows that the display mode of the last second second reserved symbol changes to the second look-ahead symbol 1 due to the storage of two second reserved symbols during the stock time. It will be in the state which is implementing the 2nd look-ahead production. In addition, before the second second reserved memory is stored, the first second reserved pattern was performing the second prefetch effect, but the second second reserved memory was stored. At this time, the first second reserved symbol has returned to the normal second reserved symbol mode. This is because it is decided that the second special pattern will start to fluctuate after the jackpot game regardless of which pattern the first reserved pattern is, and one fluctuation will include a jackpot game (including a pattern jackpot and a role jackpot by the jackpot pattern). ) will occur, stock time will not be held, and it is meaningless to suggest the average fluctuation time of the normal chart.

In addition, in the example of (8), the second prefetch effect by the second second reserved pattern suggests that the average fluctuation time of the normal pattern during the stock time after the jackpot is 10 seconds. If the stock time ends as it is, the next stock time will be disadvantageous, so we will strongly aim to acquire the third second reserved memory (winning the general figure).

FIG. 24(9) shows a state in which the number of stocks (the number of second reserved memories) during the stock time reaches the upper limit (MAX). Since the reserved memory does not increase, 1 second indicated by the second look-ahead pattern 2 displayed at the position of the fourth second reserved pattern is determined as the average fluctuation time of the normal pattern during the next stock time. In the example of (9), the 4th suggested 1 second as the 2nd look-ahead pattern 2, but if the 1st to 3rd suggested the fluctuation time of 1 second for the normal pattern during the most advantageous stock time , Even if there is still room for storing the second reserved memory at that time, the firing of game balls is interrupted until the end of the stock time, thereby securing 1 second for the number of seconds in which the normal figure fluctuates during the next stock time. It will also have playability.

The diagram in FIG. 24 (10) is a display example in the case of carrying out the general pattern pre-reading effect by changing the display mode of the general pattern reserved pattern during the stock time. Specifically, by changing the display mode of the general pattern reserved pattern displayed during the stock time, the general pattern pre-reading effect is performed, and as shown in the example, the general pattern pre-reading pattern 1 is the general pattern reserved Suggests that the memory fluctuates for 10 seconds and then loses, the general pattern prefetching pattern 2 suggests that the general pattern prefetching memory is a hit, and the general pattern prefetching pattern 3 is the general pattern preserving memory suggests that it will be lost after fluctuating for 1 second, and the general pattern pre-reading pattern 4 suggests that the general pattern reservation memory will fluctuate for 5 seconds.

When a normal pattern reservation memory occurs during stock time (during time saving), it is configured to suggest not only the propriety of the normal pattern reservation memory but also the fluctuation time related to the remaining stock time time as a pre-reading effect. With this configuration, for example, even if a win is suggested, there are cases where it cannot be changed during the stock time.

Next, Example 2 will be described. The parts constituting the pachinko game machine in the second embodiment and their electrical connections are common to those in the first embodiment, and the parts that are not specifically described are common contents, and duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

The difference from Example 1 is that in Example 1, the time period is fixed at 100 seconds when the first special figure fluctuates, while the normal figure fluctuation time table with different average fluctuation times depending on the jackpot design is set. , The variable number of normal patterns during time saving is changed according to the big hit pattern, but in the second embodiment, the variable number of normal patterns during time saving is changed according to the big hit pattern. However, the implementation method is different. It is set as the structure which determines a time period from time.

Contents different from the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. FIG. 25 is a chart showing the operation contents of the pachinko machine in Example 2, but what differs from the contents of the chart in FIG. Then, the average fluctuation time of the normal figure at the time of shortening and open extension is fixed at 3 seconds regardless of the jackpot pattern. Incidentally, the hit probability of the normal pattern is 1/21 as in the first embodiment.

The variable time table of the first special figure at the time of shortening and opening extension is determined according to the type of the jackpot pattern as shown in the chart of FIG. If the 7 round time saving pattern 1 or the 2nd special figure 7 round time saving pattern, the average fluctuation time of the 1st special figure time saving fluctuation time table set at the end of the jackpot game is about 300.0 seconds, and this number of seconds setting Therefore, the number of times that the normal pattern can change during the time saving, that is, the number of times that the normal pattern can be judged is up to 100 times.

Similarly, if the jackpot pattern is the 1st special figure 7 round time saving pattern 2 or the 2nd special figure 15 round time saving pattern 1, the average fluctuation time is about 100.0 seconds and the number of times that the normal pattern can be judged is up to 33 times. . If the jackpot pattern is the 1st special figure 7 round time saving pattern 3 or the 2nd special figure 15 round time saving pattern 2, the average fluctuation time is about 60.0 seconds and the maximum number of times that the normal pattern can be judged is 20 times. If the jackpot pattern is the 1st special figure 7 round time saving pattern 4 or the 2nd special figure 15 round time saving pattern 3, the average fluctuation time is about 30.0 seconds and the maximum number of times that the normal pattern can be judged is 10 times. .

As described above, when the type of the jackpot pattern is related to the special figure time saving fluctuation time table used in the time saving and open extension state, the first destination described with reference to FIG. 21 (2) in Example 1 The reading effect suggests the following contents in this embodiment. For example, when the first look-ahead pattern 3 is displayed, it suggests that the fluctuation time of the first special figure to be in the time saving and open extension state is about 300.0 seconds on average, and the first look-ahead pattern 4 When is displayed, it suggests that the fluctuation time of the first special figure, which becomes the time saving and open extension state, is about 100.0 seconds on average.

In addition, the second prefetch effect described using FIGS. 24 (8) and (9) in Example 1 is reduced in time and open by changing the display mode of the second prefetch pattern to this example in this embodiment. A pre-reading effect is performed when the accessory jackpot is stocked in the extended state. Specifically, by displaying the characters "30" in the reserved design as the display mode of the second look-ahead effect 1, By suggesting that it is 30.0 seconds and displaying the characters “300” in the reserved pattern as the display mode of the second look-ahead effect 2, the first special figure will be in a short time and extended open state. It suggests that the time is most advantageous, about 300.0 seconds.

Also in this embodiment, by combining the fluctuation time of the first special figure, which is a short period of time determined according to the type of the jackpot pattern described above, and the fluctuation time of the normal figure during the fixed time reduction, the first embodiment and Similar playability (the superiority of the stock time changes depending on the jackpot pattern) is exhibited.

Next, Example 3 will be described. The parts constituting the pachinko game machine in the third embodiment and their electrical connections are common to those in the first embodiment, and the parts that are not specifically described are the common contents, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

The difference from Embodiments 1 and 2 is that in this embodiment, the first special symbol time-saving variation time table that sets the variation time of the first special symbol, which is a short time period, and the variation time of the normal figure that is set in the short time period It has a configuration in which a plurality of normal figure time reduction fluctuation time tables to be set are provided for each, and each combination is determined according to the type of the big hit symbol.

Specific contents will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. FIG. 27 is a chart showing the operation contents of the pachinko machine in Example 3, but the difference from Examples 1 and 2 is the fluctuation time of the first special figure at the time of shortening and extended opening, and the time of shortening and extending the opening. Both the average fluctuation time of the normal pattern and the average fluctuation time are points that are determined according to the jackpot pattern. It should be noted that the hit probability of the normal pattern is 1/21 as in the first and second embodiments.

The relationship between the first special figure fluctuation time table, the normal figure fluctuation time table, and the jackpot design at the time of shortening and open extension is shown in the chart in FIG. time table determination means), if the jackpot pattern is the 1st special figure 7 round time saving pattern 1 or the 2nd special figure 7 round time saving pattern, the average fluctuation of the 1st special figure time saving fluctuation time table set at the end of the jackpot game The time is about 100.0 seconds, and the average fluctuation time of the normal figure short time fluctuation time table set in the same way is about 1.0 seconds. A maximum of 100 times can be used to determine whether a drawing is correct or not.

Similarly, if the jackpot pattern is the 1st special figure 7 round time saving pattern 2 or the 2nd special figure 15 round time saving pattern 1, the average fluctuation time of the 1st special figure short time fluctuation time table is about 100.0 seconds, normal figure The average variation time of the time reduction variation time table is about 5.0 seconds, and the number of times that the normal figure can be determined during the time reduction is up to 20 times by setting this number of seconds. If the jackpot pattern is the 1st special figure 7 round time saving pattern 3 or the 2nd special figure 15 round time saving pattern 2, the average fluctuation time of the 1st special figure short time fluctuation time table is about 200.0 seconds, normal figure short time fluctuation The average fluctuation time of the time table is about 10.0 seconds, and by setting this number of seconds, the maximum number of times that it is possible to judge whether the normal pattern is correct or not during the time saving is 20 times. If the jackpot pattern is the 1st special figure 7 round time saving pattern 4 or the 2nd special figure 15 round time saving pattern 3, the average fluctuation time of the 1st special figure short time fluctuation time table is about 30.0 seconds, normal figure short time fluctuation The average fluctuation time of the time table is about 1.0 seconds, and by setting this number of seconds, the maximum number of times that the judgment of normal patterns can be made during the time saving is 30 times.

As described above, when the type of the jackpot pattern is related to the special figure short time fluctuation time table and the normal figure short time fluctuation time table used in the time saving and open extension state, Fig. 21 (2) in Example 1 The first look-ahead effect explained using the above may be an effect suggesting the following content in the present embodiment. For example, when the first look-ahead pattern 3 is displayed, the average fluctuation time of the first special figure, which is in the time saving and open extension state, is about 100.0 seconds on average, and the average fluctuation time of the normal figure is about 1.0. Seconds, and when the first look-ahead pattern 4 is displayed, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, which is in a short time and extended open state, is about 200.0 seconds on average, and the average fluctuation of the normal figure Suggests a time of about 10.0 seconds.

In addition, the second prefetch effect described using FIGS. 24 (8) and (9) in Example 1 is reduced in time and open by changing the display mode of the second prefetch pattern to this example in this embodiment. A pre-reading effect is performed when the accessory jackpot is stocked in the extended state. Specifically, by displaying the characters “100” and “5” in the reserved pattern as the display mode of the second look-ahead effect 1, the number of times of fluctuation of the normal pattern during the time saving and open extension state (normal pattern The number of correctness judgments) is 20 times, and the characters “100” and “1” are displayed in the reserved pattern as the display mode of the second look-ahead effect 2. This suggests that the number of fluctuations in normal patterns (the number of correctness judgments for normal patterns) is 100 times.

In addition, the general pattern pre-reading effect implemented by changing the display mode of the general pattern reservation pattern described with reference to FIG. can.

Also in this embodiment, by combining the fluctuation time of the first special figure, which is a short period of time determined according to the type of the jackpot pattern, and the fluctuation time of the normal figure, which is determined in the same way, Embodiments 1 and 2 Similar playability (the superiority of the stock time changes depending on the jackpot pattern) is exhibited.

Next, a modified example will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. In this modification, it is configured to determine the fluctuation time of the normal pattern during the time saving, corresponding to the selected pattern based on the determination result of the normal pattern propriety determination. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the fluctuation time of the first special pattern, which is a short period of time, is 100 seconds each time regardless of the type of the jackpot pattern, and as shown in FIG. The time is about 1.0 seconds if the type of normal pattern selected in the general pattern correctness judgment is normal pattern 1, and if it is normal pattern 2, the fluctuation time of normal pattern is about 1.0 seconds. is about 5.0 seconds, if the general pattern is 3, the fluctuation time of the general pattern is about 10.0 seconds, if the pattern is 1 per normal pattern, the fluctuation time of the general pattern is about 5.0 seconds, per normal pattern If it is the pattern 2, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is about 10.0 seconds.

By combining the contents of FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 in this way, the normal symbols change at different times according to the type of normal symbols to be confirmed, and how many times the stock time can be varied for 100 seconds. changes depending on the pattern selected at the time of general pattern propriety determination.

Even if the same number of extended open states are given, the degree of advantage can be varied by changing the fluctuation time of the normal pattern and the fluctuation time of the special pattern, but in addition, the jackpot pattern is used when the normal pattern is hit. By varying the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory, it is possible to create whether or not the game ball is easy to enter (the second special pattern is likely to be held), and the opening pattern of the big winning opening at the time of the small hit It is conceivable to create whether or not it is easy to generate a jackpot by making it different, or to provide various degrees of advantage.

In addition, in the case of this game property, once it enters the extended open state (stock time), it is not possible to rest the game until the state where the second special figure is no longer held when the extended open state ends. If the jackpot game is started by passing the game ball through a gate (condition device operating device) for starting the jackpot game, the player can arbitrarily take a break between the jackpot games, which makes the game more comfortable. You can play games.

As described above, according to the pinball game machine of the present invention, it becomes a game machine capable of providing game characteristics such as shortening the stock time and changing the degree of superiority during the extended open state according to the jackpot pattern. , It can be applied to a pinball game machine having a configuration in which a specific area is provided in the big winning opening and a small hit is followed by a jackpot.

1 game board 3a first game area 3b second game area 6 effect symbol display device 11 first first start port 12 second start port 14 first big winning port 16 normal electric accessory 17 normal symbol operation gate 80 main control Device 82 production pattern control device 83 sub-integrated control device 91 second big winning opening 92 distribution device 93 distribution blade 94 specific area 111 second first start opening

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A first starting port that can always enter a ball;
A second starting port provided in the variable prize winning device that operates when a normal game win or failure determination is performed due to the ball entering the operation port and it is determined that the winning is determined;
A first special symbol that notifies the result of the special symbol propriety determination performed due to the entry of the ball into the first starting port by the confirmation display after the variable display;
A second special symbol that notifies the result of the special symbol propriety determination performed due to the ball entering the second starting port by a fixed display after the variable display;
A normal pattern that notifies the result of the normal pattern propriety determination by final display after variable display,
The special symbol suitability determination does not change the probability, at least the second special symbol is provided with a small winning symbol, and when confirmation display is performed with the small winning symbol, the entered game ball can pass. A small winning game that opens a big winning opening with a specific area is carried out, and the game ball entering the big winning opening by the small winning game passes through the specific area, or the first special symbol, or A pinball game machine that performs a jackpot game based on the second special symbol confirming and displaying a jackpot symbol,
A first reservation storage means for storing a random number extracted due to a ball entering the first starting port up to a predetermined upper limit number as a first reservation storage until the special figure propriety determination is performed;
A second reserve storage means for storing a random number extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port up to a predetermined upper limit as a second reserve memory until the special figure propriety determination is performed;
A jackpot pattern determining means for deciding a jackpot pattern to be displayed as a fixed mark from among a plurality of types of jackpot patterns according to the winning of the special pattern propriety determination;
opening extension means for the variable winning device, which operates with a predetermined probability after the jackpot game ends, and ends when the special figure winning/failure determination is performed a predetermined number of times;
When the open extension means is implemented, any one is set as the normal symbol variation time table, and a plurality of normal symbol time reduction variation time tables with different average variation times,
Based on the type of the jackpot pattern, a general pattern short time fluctuation time table determination means for determining the general pattern short time fluctuation time table to be set;
Pre-reading determination means for determining the random number extracted due to the ball entering the first start port or the second start port before the special figure propriety determination,
Based on the determination result of the look-ahead determination means, performs a look-ahead effect that suggests the type of the normal-pattern short-time fluctuation time table determined by the normal-pattern short-time fluctuation time table determination means ,
The small-hit probability determined to be a small-hit pattern by the special-figure success/failure determination caused by the ball entering the second starting hole is the big-hit pattern caused by the ball entering the second starting hole, and the big-hit pattern And the probability is higher than the probability that it is determined that it is neither of the small hit patterns
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