JP7136477B2 - ball game machine - Google Patents

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a pinball game machine that makes it possible to shift to a big-hit game by entering a game ball into a specific area in a small-hit game.

Conventionally, in a pinball game machine (pachinko machine), a judgment is made as to whether or not a ball entering a starting hole will result in a big hit. A type 1 gaming machine is known which has a game property in which a big hit game is executed after being displayed.

Further, as another conventional pinball game machine, in addition to the game characteristics of the first type game machine, when it is determined as a small hit in the win/fail judgment, after the special symbol indicating the small win is confirmed and displayed, A game is executed. Then, a pinball game machine (so-called first-class and second-class mixing machine) with a game property in which a big win game is performed when a game ball enters a specific area provided in a big winning hole opened in a small win game. ) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In this type of mixing machine, a privilege game state is provided that is advantageous for the occurrence of a small win, and in the normal game state, a big win is aimed at with the first type of game property, and in the privilege game state, with the second type game property. A game aiming at a big hit is performed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2012-050608

In general, in a pinball game machine, the bonus game state ends when the number of fluctuations of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times, or when a big hit occurs. And the end of the bonus game state is an important concern for the player. Therefore, how to set the end condition of the privilege game state is an important matter in the development of the gaming machine that greatly affects the interest of the game, and it is required to further improve the game performance related to the end of the privilege game state. there is

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pinball game machine capable of creating conditions for ending the privilege game state and further enhancing the interest of the game.

The pinball game machine of the present invention includes a first starting port that can always enter a ball, a second starting port composed of a variable winning device, and winning due to entering the first starting port or the second starting port. and a special symbol display device for confirming display after variably displaying a special symbol indicating the result of the success/failure determination.
In addition, a small winning game is carried out in which a big winning opening having a specific area is opened in a predetermined opening mode by displaying a special symbol indicating winning of a small winning on a special symbol display device as a result of winning or not judging. By means of a small-hit game execution means, a special pattern indicating winning of a big-hit is displayed on a special pattern display device as a result of winning/failure determination, or a game ball enters a specific area in a small-hit game. and a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game in which the jackpot is opened in a predetermined opening mode.
Furthermore, after the end of a predetermined big win game, a privilege game transition means for transitioning the game state to a privilege game state advantageous for obtaining a small win, a privilege game end means for terminating the continuation of the privilege game state, and a small prize in the privilege game state. and a small win counting means for counting the number of winning wins.
Then, the privilege game transition means transitions the game state to the first privilege game state after the jackpot game caused by the ball entering the first starting port ends, and the jackpot game ending caused by the ball entering the second starting port. After that, the game state is changed to the second privilege game state.
In addition, in the first privilege game state, the variation time of the special symbols indicating the result of win/fail determination is made equal to the variation time of the special symbols indicating the result of win/fail determination in the non-privilege game state.
Furthermore, in the second privilege game state, the variation time of the special symbols indicating the result of win/fail determination is shortened from the variation time of the special symbols indicating the result of win/fail determination in the non-privilege game state.
The privilege game ending means terminates the first privilege game state when the count value of the small win counting means reaches a first specified value in the first privilege game state, while in the second privilege game state. When the count value of the small win counting means reaches the second specified value, the second privilege game state is terminated, and the first specified value is set to a value smaller than the second specified value.

The pinball game machine of the present invention performs a lottery with variation of the normal pattern, and when the normal pattern is won, the normal electric accessory is opened and the ball can be entered into the second start port or the ball can be easily entered. is. In the privilege game state, it is desirable that the winning probability of the normal symbols is high, and the variation time of the normal symbols is shortened, while the opening time of the normal electric accessory is extended.

According to the pinball game machine of the present invention, the end condition in the first privilege game state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the ball entering the first start port and the jackpot caused by the ball entering the second start port By making the end condition different from that in the second privilege game state after the end of the game, the player's expectation for the next big win can be changed by the difference in the privilege game state, and the game property in the privilege game state can be enhanced. It can be expanded, and thus the interest in the game can be improved.

Particularly in the pinball game machine of the present invention, the first specified value for ending the first privilege game state is made smaller than the second specified value for ending the second privilege game state.

According to this, the second privilege game state can be continued longer than the first privilege game state, and the degree of expectation of the player in the second privilege game state can be further increased. For example, by going from the normal game state to the first privilege game state and overcoming the first hurdle of winning a big hit in the first privilege game state, the duration of the privilege game state is lengthened, and the second start port is reached. Chances of winning a big win caused by the success/failure judgment are increased, and a game property with a high degree of expectation for the big win can be realized, and the player can be entertained.

In addition, the pinball game machine of the present invention does not shorten the variation time of the special symbols indicating the result of the winning/failure determination in the first privilege game state, and makes it equivalent to the variation time in the non-privilege game state. On the other hand, in the second privilege game state, the variation time of the special symbols indicating the result of win/fail determination is shortened from the variation time of the special symbols indicating the result of win/fail determination in the non-privilege game state.

According to this, it is possible to secure an effect time at the time of fluctuation in the first privilege game state, and it is possible to increase the expectation of the player in the first privilege game state by the effect.

The pinball game machine of the present invention comprises a small win selection means for selecting one small win from a plurality of kinds of small wins when the result of the win/fail judgment is winning of the small win. It is desirable that the small win counting means count the number of times a specific type of small win is won.

It is desirable that the small-win selection means selects one of a plurality of types of small-win patterns when winning a small-win, for example, and selects the type of small-win according to the determined small-win pattern. That is, the types of small hits are classified according to the small hit symbols.

According to this, as long as a small win other than a specific small win is won, the privilege game state can be continued while acquiring the chance of the accessory big win.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, the small winning game execution means carries out a small winning game with a different game mode according to the kind of the small winning game, and the ball enters the specific area according to the kind of the small winning game. different ratios.

According to this, since the ball entry rate to the specific area differs depending on the type of the small hit, there will be a small hit with a high degree of expectation and a small hit with a low degree of expectation for the occurrence of the character big hit. Therefore, for example, if the specific small hit that is the end condition of the privilege game state is a small hit with a high ball entry rate to the specific area, the expectation of the role big hit is high, but the duration of the general electric support state is short. can provide On the other hand, if the specific small win is a small win with a low ball-entering rate, it is possible to provide a game with a long continuation period of the privilege game state. In this case as well, it is possible to provide a game with a high expectation of a role big hit by winning a small win with a high ball-entering rate before the privilege game state ends.

In addition, the type of the small win corresponds to the type of the small win pattern, and by varying the pattern selection rate for each small win pattern, it is possible to select not only the type of the small win but also the specific small win and other small wins. Differential selectivities are possible. As a result, it is possible to further expand the range of games, and to provide interesting gameplay.

Furthermore, the type of the specific small hit may change according to the type of the big hit design or the type of the small hit design selected at the time of winning the winning judgment. Thus, it is possible to change the degree of expectation for a specific small win according to the type of the big win pattern or the small win pattern, and to provide a more interesting game.

1 is a front view of a pinball game machine of an embodiment according to the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of the game board of the pinball game machine. It is an operation explanatory diagram of a large winning opening provided in the game board. It is a rear view of the pinball game machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pinball game machine. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of MPU mounted in the main control unit. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a random number circuit provided in the MPU; FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a power supply board; FIG. It is an explanatory diagram showing game specifications of the pinball game machine. It is explanatory drawing regarding the end conditions of the 1st privilege game state resulting from a 1st special design. It is explanatory drawing regarding the termination conditions of the 2nd privilege game state resulting from a 2nd special design. 4 is a flowchart showing a "startup process" executed by a main controller; It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "interrupt processing" performed by the main control unit. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "interrupt processing" performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the "input determination process" performed in interrupt processing. It is a flow chart showing a "special figure entering ball confirmation process" that is executed in the input determination process. It is a flow chart which shows "ordinary figure entering ball confirmation processing" executed in the input determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the "property determination process" performed in interrupt processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure right/wrong determination process" performed in the right/wrong determination process. It is the 2nd flow chart which shows "general figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows "general figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "ordinary figure game process" performed in the normal figure propriety determination processing. It is the second flow chart showing the "ordinary game process" executed in the normal game propriety determination process. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "special figure right/wrong determination process" performed in the right/wrong determination process. It is a second flowchart showing a "special figure validity determination process" that is executed in the validity determination process. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows "special figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is a flow chart showing the "Electric support count process" that is executed in the special figure propriety determination process. It is the 4th flow chart which shows "special figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is the 5th flow chart which shows "special figure right or wrong judging processing" performed in the right or wrong judging processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "special game process" performed in special figure propriety determination processing. It is a second flowchart showing a "special game process" that is executed in the special figure propriety determination process. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows "special game processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 4th flow chart which shows "special game processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 5th flow chart which shows "special game processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 6th flow chart which shows "special game processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is a flow chart showing the "electric support number setting process" that is executed in the special game process. FIG. 11 is a first display example showing a display mode regarding effect display. FIG. FIG. 11 is a second display example showing a display mode regarding effect display. FIG. FIG. 11 is a third display example showing a display mode regarding effect display. FIG.

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments to which a pinball game machine (pachinko machine) according to the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the external configuration of a pachinko machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

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

(1-1: Front configuration of pachinko machine 1)
The pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 fitted with a plate glass 110 and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 4) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101, 101 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. be. The front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18. A predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and operated clockwise to open the inner frame 30. None, front frame 11 can be opened by counterclockwise operation.
Behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11, the game board 2 (see FIG. 2) held by the inner frame 30 is provided.

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

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed on the lower half of the front frame 11. - 特許庁A shooting handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 13. By operating the shooting handle 14 clockwise, the shooting device is activated, and game balls supplied from the upper tray 12 are directed toward the game board 2. fired. Prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 12.例文帳に追加
The lower tray 13 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be transferred to another box (dollar box) provided in the game parlor by operating a ball removing lever.

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

(1-2: Configuration of game board of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 . In addition, a center case 200 is attached to a position near the center of the game area. As a result, the game area 20 consists of a left-handed area L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with a predetermined intensity, and a right-handed area R where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with an intensity higher than the predetermined intensity. can be divided into A large number of game nails and pinwheels are planted in the game area 20 .
The center case 200 has an LCD panel of a production pattern display device 46 (not shown in its entirety) arranged in the center. The center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, like well-known ones.

Directly below the center in the left-right direction of the center case 200, there is arranged a first special figure starting port 23 for a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to simply as the first special figure) that can always be entered. The first special figure starting port 23 is an entrance that causes the determination of whether the first special figure is executed by entering a ball. By entering the first special figure start port 23, multiple types of random numbers such as the first special figure jackpot determination random number, the first special figure jackpot pattern determination random number, and the first special figure variation pattern determination random number ( Numerical data) are extracted and used for acceptance/rejection determination. The extracted random number of the first special figure is stored up to four (prescribed number) as reserved storage. The pachinko machine 1 sequentially executes the win/loss determination of the first special figure based on these reserved memories, and determines either a big hit or a loss.

In the left-handed area L, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are arranged at the position on the left side of the first special figure starting opening 23 and the position directly below it.

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

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

And the general electric accessory 22 has a second special figure start port 24 inside. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured so that only the game ball that has entered the general electric accessory 22 can enter. The second special figure starting port 24 is a ball entrance that causes the determination of whether the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol) is executed due to the ball entering it. By entering the second special figure start port 24, multiple types of random numbers such as the second special figure big hit determination random number, the second special figure big hit pattern determination random number, and the second special figure variation pattern determination random number ( Numerical data) are extracted and used for acceptance/rejection determination. The extracted random number of the second special figure is stored up to four (specified number) as reserved storage. The pachinko machine 1 successively executes the winning/losing determination of the second special figure based on these reserved memories, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss.

Further, in the right-handed area R, downstream of the general electric accessory 22, there is arranged a first big prize winning opening 25 that can be opened and closed by the first special electric door of the first special electric accessory. The first big winning hole 25 is opened in a predetermined manner in a jackpot game executed at the time of the jackpot of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and has a configuration in which a game ball can be entered when the first special symbol is opened.

Furthermore, in the right-handed area R, a second big prize winning opening 26 is provided downstream of the first big winning opening 25 and is provided so as to be openable and closable by the second special electric door of the second special electric role. . The second big winning opening 26 is opened in a predetermined manner in the small winning game executed at the time of the second special prize winning, and has a configuration in which a game ball can enter when opened. The second big winning hole 26 is a prize winning device having inside a specific area 262 that is a V winning hole and a shutter 263 that determines whether or not a game ball enters the specific area 262 .

(1-2-1: Configuration of Second Grand Prize Opening 26)
As shown in FIG. 3, the second big prize-winning port 26 is provided with a ball entrance 260 whose upper end can be opened and closed by the second special electric door, and game balls can enter when the second special electric door is opened. . A game ball entering the ball entrance 260 is taken in from the center of the ball entrance 260 and sent into the device through a tunnel-shaped delivery port 261 .

A specific area 262 is provided in the center lower portion of the inside of the second big prize winning opening 26 . The specific area 262 is an area that can be developed from a small winning game to a big winning game (accessory big winning) by entering a game ball. A shutter 263 for closing or opening the specific region 262 is provided between the delivery port 261 and the upper position of the specific region 262 . The shutter 263 closes the specific area 262 by putting a pair of left and right opening/closing bodies together in a palm-to-palm shape, and opens the specific area 262 by opening left and right. In addition, the shutter 263 always repeats a constant opening and closing operation.

A game ball sent out from the delivery port 261 enters a specific area 262 when the shutter 263 is open. are taken into the game board from the intake ports 264, 264 and discharged from the second big prize winning port 26. - 特許庁

In addition, the probability of the ball entering the specific area 262 of the second big winning hole 26 changes according to the timing when the ball entering hole 260 opens and the operation of the shutter 263 . Therefore, by adjusting the opening timing of the ball entrance 260 with respect to the shutter 263 that constantly opens and closes, the probability of the ball entering the specific area 262 can be controlled. For example, the pachinko machine 1 sets the probability of entering the specific area 262 to 1/5. That is, the ball enters the specific area 262 once every five times that the ball enters the second big winning hole 26 .

A game ball entering the second big winning hole 26 is detected by a ball detection sensor (first counting SW 506 described later, see FIG. 5) provided in the ball entering hole 260 and counted as a winning ball. In addition, the game balls entering the specific area 262, the game balls taken into the intake ports 264, 264, and the winning ball counts are collated to determine whether or not there are any game balls remaining in the second big winning port 26. This is the configuration to check.

Returning to FIG. 2, the game board 2 is provided with an out port 203 for taking in game balls at the lowest part of the board surface at the central lower end of the game area 20 .

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

(1-3: Back side configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 4 shows the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and the back side of the pachinko machine 1 accommodates an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2. As shown in FIG. As with the front frame 11 , the inner frame 30 is hingedly connected to the outer frame 10 at the upper and lower positions of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 4 ) so that it can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball enters the winning slot of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are sent from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 to the upper plate 12 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball downflow passage. paid out to In addition, the payout unit 33 for paying out prize balls also pays out rental balls paid out by operating the ball lending switch 171 .

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, a performance symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power board 45 are provided. A main control device 40 , a sub-integrated control device 42 , and a performance symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2 , and a payout control device 41 , a launch control device 44 , and a power board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30 . Although the firing control device 44 is not depicted in FIG. 4, it is provided on the back side of the power board 45.

The main controller 40 is provided with an RWM clear switch 401 (in the drawing, SW indicates a switch) and a setting key switch (SW) 402 . The RWM clear switch 401 is mainly operated when clearing game information and the like stored in the RWM 630 (see FIG. 6) built in the main control device 40 . Incidentally, the RWM clear switch 401 may be arranged on the payout control device 41 or the power board 45 .

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

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

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

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an external connection terminal plate 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31. The external connection terminal plate 38 transmits signals indicating game states and game results to the hall computer 500 (see FIG. 5). Sent. Conventionally, the external connection terminal boards for transmitting signals to the hall computer 500 consisted of board terminals (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer 500) and frame side terminals (outer frame 10 terminals). , front frame 11, and terminals for outputting signals output from the inner frame 30 to the hall computer 500) are used. A signal indicating the state and game result is transmitted to the hall computer 500 .

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

Then, if the result of the hit/fail determination is hit, the pachinko machine 1 opens the general electric accessory 22 and allows the ball to enter the second special figure start port 24.例文帳に追加The opening time and the number of openings of the general electric accessory 22 are, for example, 0.2 seconds×1 time in the normal game state, and 2.0 seconds in the game state advantageous to the player (the general electric accessory support state described later). It is set to ×1 time.

The pachinko machine 1 judges whether the game is a big hit or a loss based on the random number value of the reserved storage caused by the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23. - 特許庁Based on the result of this judgment, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 281, and performs the fixed display after the lapse of a predetermined time. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of a pseudo effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 37) corresponding to the first special symbol on the effect symbol display device 46, and performs a fixed display after a predetermined time elapses.

Similarly, the pachinko machine 1 performs a win-or-fail decision based on the random number value in the reserved storage caused by the ball entering the second special figure starting port 24, and decides whether it is a big win, a small win, or a loss. be done. Based on this determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the second special figure on the second special figure display device 283, and performs the fixed display of the second special figure after the lapse of a predetermined time. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo performance symbol 700 corresponding to the second special symbol on the performance symbol display device 46, and performs the fixed display after the lapse of a predetermined time.

Incidentally, the variable display and fixed display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed small in the corners of the game board 2 . Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo effect display by a pseudo effect pattern 700 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the effect symbol display device 46 provided in the center of the game area 20, and through the pseudo effect display. to notify the result of the pass/fail judgment. A pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of three pseudo performance patterns 700 in the pseudo performance display, and stops the three pseudo performance patterns 700 with the same pattern if the result of winning/failure determination is a big hit. In addition, in the pseudo performance display, the pachinko machine 1 performs a ready-to-win performance in which two pseudo performance patterns 700 are stopped at the same pattern and the remaining one pseudo performance pattern 700 is displayed in a variable manner, thereby achieving a big hit in the win/fail judgment. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of becoming

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

In the jackpot game, the number of times the round game is performed is determined according to the jackpot pattern determined when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined. For example, according to the jackpot pattern, one game is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games such as a 4R jackpot game in which round games are played for 4 rounds and a 15R jackpot game in which round games are played for 15 rounds.

The pachinko machine 1 executes a small winning game if the result of the second special symbol win/loss determination is a small winning according to the confirmed display mode of the second special symbol. In the case of a small winning game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second big winning opening 26 without activating the condition device and the accessory continuous actuating device. In the small hit game, for example, an opening action of opening the second big winning hole 26 for 6.0 seconds is executed once.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball enters the specific area 262 of the second big winning hole 26 opened in the small winning game, the accessory big winning occurs. In case of a jackpot hit, the condition device is activated, and in response to this, the continuous activation device for the accessory is activated to open and close the first big winning port 25. - 特許庁In the big-hit game by the accessory big-hit, the number of round games to be performed is determined according to the small-hit symbol determined when the second special symbol wins or fails. For example, in the jackpot game, 10 rounds of the round game are commonly performed in the accessory jackpot in any of the small winning patterns, but there are multiple types of V winning rates to the specific area 262 described later according to the small winning pattern. One game is determined from the jackpot games.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a jackpot game by a pattern jackpot or an accessory jackpot occurs from a normal game state, according to the jackpot pattern or the jackpot pattern of the first special pattern or the second special pattern that caused the jackpot game, After the end of the big win game, it is possible to shift to a privilege game state that is advantageous for the player to win a small win and to win prize balls.

Specifically, in the bonus game state, the probability of winning when judging the success or failure of the normal pattern is high (normal pattern probability change function), and the fluctuation time of the normal pattern associated with the success or failure determination of the normal pattern is shortened (time saving function), In addition, the opening time of the universal electric accessory 22 that is opened by winning the universal diagram is extended (open extension function). In this way, in the privilege game state, it is easy to enter the ball into the second special figure start port 24, and in the success/failure determination of the second special figure, the winning probability of the small win is high, which is advantageous for obtaining the small win. Since a small hit easily develops into a big hit with a feature, the state is extremely advantageous for winning a prize ball. In addition, the privilege game state is also referred to as a general electric support state. Of course, in the general electric support state, it is recommended to hit the right hand aiming at the right hitting area R.

In the general power support state, a termination condition is set, and when the termination condition is satisfied, the game returns to the normal game state. The general electric support state is basically based on the occurrence of the first special symbol big hit in the general electric support state, the occurrence of the second special symbol big hit, or the second special symbol small hit as the end condition. The continuation of the privilege game state is terminated by occurrence of the jackpot hit.

Furthermore, the general electric support state ends when the total of the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the judgment of the first special symbol and the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the judgment of the second special symbol in the general electric support state reaches a predetermined number of times. set as a condition. Furthermore, the general electric support state is set as an end condition that the number of winnings of small hits reaches a predetermined specified number of times. The general electricity support state continues until these termination conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko machine 1 has a first normal electric support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the first special figure and a second normal electric support state after the end of the symbol jackpot game or the accessory jackpot caused by the second special figure as the general electric support state. It is distinguished from the general electricity support state. The end conditions regarding the number of winnings of small wins are set to be different between the first general electric support state and the second general electric support state. In describing the first general electricity support state and the second general electricity support state hereinafter, the first general electricity support state and the second general electricity support state will be described separately. Although they are referred to as an electric support state and a second general electric support state, they are both explained in common, and when there is no need to distinguish between them, they are simply referred to as a general electric support state.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a counter for counting the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol in the general electricity support state. A counter that counts the number of fluctuations of special figures (hereinafter referred to as a special figure counting counter) is a special figure fluctuation when the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a predetermined special figure fluctuation specified value Memorize that the specified value has been reached. And the special figure counting counter clears the count value according to the end of the continuation of the general electric support state.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a counter (small win counting means) for counting the number of times a predetermined specific small win is won in the general electricity support state. A counter for counting the number of times a specific small win is won (hereinafter referred to as a small win counting counter) indicates that the specified small win has been reached when the number of times the specific small win is won reaches a predetermined small win specified value. Remember. Then, the small hit count counter clears the count value in accordance with the termination of the continuation of the general electricity support state.

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

In this embodiment, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RWM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RWM, and the like.

(2-1: Main controller 40)
As shown in FIG. 5, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a main controller 40 that controls games. The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 or a test firing tester (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38 . An output signal from the main controller 40 is sent to the hall computer 500 or the test firing test apparatus via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38 .

The main controller 40 includes a glass frame open switch 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530, and the inner frame 30 (see FIG. 4). ) is open or not, an inner frame open switch 502 is connected. In the drawings, the switch is simply described as SW. The glass frame open switch 501 and the inner frame open switch 502 output respective detection signals to the main controller 40 . In FIG. 5, "switch" is written as "SW".

In addition, the main controller 40 includes a first special figure starting port switch 503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 (see FIG. 2) via the game board relay terminal plate 531, a second special 2nd special figure starting port switch 504 for detecting the ball entering the figure starting port 24 (see FIG. 2), the normal symbol operating switch 505 for detecting the ball entering the normal figure operating port 21 (see FIG. 2), the first A first count switch 506 that counts the number of balls entering the big winning hole 25 (see FIG. 2), a second counting switch 507 that counts the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 26 (see FIG. 2), and a specific area. 262 (see FIG. 2) V winning opening switch 508 for detecting the ball entering the general winning opening 27 (see FIG. 2) general winning opening switch 509 for detecting the ball entering the general winning opening 27 (see FIG. 2), and games taken into the out opening 203 An out port switch 510 is connected to detect the ball. And these 1st special figure starting opening switch 503, 2nd special figure starting opening switch 504, normal symbol operation switch 505, 1st count switch 506, 2nd count switch 507, V winning opening switch 508, general winning opening switch 509 and the out port switch 510 output each detection signal to the main controller 40 .

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the first big prize winning opening solenoid 511 via the game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving this, it controls the opening and closing of the first big prize winning opening 25 (see FIG. 2). . Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected to the second large prize winning opening solenoid 512 via the game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving this, controls the opening and closing of the second large winning prize opening 26 (see FIG. 2). conduct. Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected to a general electrical accessory solenoid 513 via a game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving this, controls the opening and closing of the general electrical accessory 22 (see FIG. 2). Furthermore, the main controller 40 is connected to the shutter solenoid 514 via the game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving this, controls the opening and closing of the shutter 263 (see FIG. 3) of the second prize winning opening 26. . In addition, "solenoid" is described as "SOL" in FIG.

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

(2-1-1: Outline configuration of MPU600)
Here, the MPU 600 (Micro Processing Unit) mounted on the main controller 40 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the MPU 600 mainly includes a CPU 610, a ROM 620, a RAM 630, a counter circuit 640, a timer circuit 650, and a random number circuit 660. The CPU 610, ROM 620, RAM 630, counter circuit 640, timer circuit 650, and random number circuit 660 are each connected via an internal bus 601, and the internal bus 601 is provided in the pachinko machine 1 via an external bus interface 602. It is communicably connected to various switches and various devices (see FIG. 5). In FIG. 6, reference numeral 611 denotes a general-purpose register of the CPU 610. FIG.

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

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

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

The reach determination table 624 is used for determining the validity of the first special figure and the second special figure. The ready-to-win determination table 624 is a pseudo-performance design 700 (see FIG. 33) displayed on the performance design display device 46 along with the variable display of the first special design and the second special design. is used to determine whether or not to perform the out-of-reach effect for confirming display.

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

(2-1-3: RWM630)
The RWM 630 has, as storage areas, a first special figure reservation storage area 631, a second special figure reservation storage area 632, a general figure reservation storage area 633, an electric support counter 634, and a step setting value storage area 635. and a mode value storage area 636 .

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

The electric support counter 634 includes the special figure counting counter and the small hit counting counter. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 shifts from the normal game state (non-general electric support state) to the general electric accessory support state after the end of the jackpot game when the symbol jackpot occurs in the win/fail judgment of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Transition. At this time, the electric support counter 634 is set with a special figure variation specified value and a small hit specified value, which are end conditions.

And 1 is added to the count value of the special figure counter whenever the propriety determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is performed once. Then, the count value of the special figure counting counter and the special figure fluctuation specified value are collated. If the collation result matches, the game state returns from the normal power support state to the normal game state.

In addition, every time the small hit of the second special figure (10R privilege with B small hit in this embodiment) is won, 1 is added to the count value of the small hit counting counter. Then, the count value of the small-hit counting counter and the small-hit specified value are collated. If the collation result matches, the game state returns from the normal power support state to the normal game state.

The RWM 630 is provided with an electricity support flag indicating that the game state is the general electricity support state. This electric support flag is set to "1" when the game state is the general electric support state, and is set to "0" when the game state is not the general electric support state.

(2-1-4: step setting value)
The staged set value storage area 635 stores a staged set value that is a value relating to the probability of a big hit in the win/fail determination. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 can set stepped set values 1 to 6, which are divided into six steps, for example, in the stepped set value storage area 635 according to the jackpot probability in the win/fail judgment. Then, main controller 40 determines the success/failure determination table used in the success/failure determination of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the step set values stored in the stage set value storage area 635 .

In this embodiment, the step setting values stored in the step setting value storage area 635 by the main controller 40 are set to values from "1 to 6", whereas the step setting value storage area 635 is stored with a value other than "1 to 6", it is determined that some kind of fraudulent act or an abnormality of the RWM 630 has occurred. In this case, it is desirable that the main controller 40 notifies the employee of the amusement facility, etc., using the fraud notification lamp 410 or the like.

(2-1-5: Transition mode)
The mode value storage area 636 stores a "mode value" indicating which one of the four transition modes the pachinko machine 1 transitions to after power-on.

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

The game mode is a transition mode that is set when the pachinko machine 1 is in a playable state. In addition, the game mode is a "backup return mode" that shifts to the game mode after restoring the backup data saved in the RWM630 at the time of the previous power failure, and the backup data saved in the RWM630 at the time of the previous power failure. It includes "RWM clear mode" that shifts to the game mode after erasing. When the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 636 is "0", the main controller 40 shifts to the game mode.

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

When the mode value stored in mode value storage area 636 is "1", main controller 40 shifts to the setting confirmation mode, and when the mode value stored in mode value storage area 636 is "2". , the main controller 40 shifts to the setting change mode. Then, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode are terminated when a predetermined operation is performed by an employee of the amusement facility or the like. After the setting confirmation mode or setting change mode ends, the main controller 40 shifts to the game mode and stores “0” in the mode value storage area 636 .

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

The game stop mode is a transition mode that is set when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM630. Incidentally, when the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, the mode value storage area 636 stores "3" as the mode value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the random number circuit 660 includes a random number generation circuit 661, three random number registers 662A-662C, a random number capture register 663, and random number latch flag registers 664A-664C. The random number generation circuit 661 is started at the same time when the MPU 600 is energized, and updates the random number at the timing obtained by appropriately dividing the system clock signal (SCLK) from the timer circuit 650 (see FIG. 6).

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

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

(2-2: Payout control device 41)
Returning to FIG. 5, the payout control device 41 will be described. The payout control device 41 is connected to the main control device 40 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. The dispensing control device 41 is connected to the glass frame opening switch 501 and the inner frame opening switch 502 via the dispensing relay terminal plate 534 and the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 . Then, the payout control device 41 transmits information on prize balls, information on the open/close state of the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30, etc. to the hall computer 500 or a test firing test device (not shown) via the external connection terminal plate 38. . Also, the payout control device 41 transmits a firing stop signal for stopping the firing of game balls to the firing control device 44 as necessary.

Also, the payout control device 41 is connected via a back wiring relay terminal plate 530 to a ball cutoff switch 520 for detecting that the ball tank 31 (see FIG. 4) is empty. The ball cut-off switch 520 outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41 when it detects that the ball tank 31 has become empty.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The performance symbol control device 43 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The sub-integrated control device 42 transmits to the performance symbol control device 43 commands relating to the display mode of the pseudo performance of displaying characters and the like, and the pseudo symbols of the special symbols. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 43 displays a pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 46 .

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs error notification by the speaker 112, the frame-side decoration lamp 113, and the effect pattern display device 46 when it is determined that the frequency of entering the general winning hole 27 is abnormal.

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

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

(2-5: power supply board 45)
As shown in FIG. 8 , the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit 671 , a power receiving circuit 672 , a power failure detection circuit 673 , and a backup power supply circuit 674 . The power supply circuit 671 converts an AC voltage supplied from an AC power supply (main power supply AC 24 V) provided outside to generate a DC voltage. A power switch 450 is provided in the power receiving circuit 672 , and the power circuit 671 is connected to an AC power supply via the power receiving circuit 672 . When the power switch 450 is turned on, the power circuit 671 is electrically connected to the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC 24V is supplied to the power circuit 671 . The power supply circuit 671 supplies necessary DC voltages to various controllers, actuators, and the like.

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, backup power is not supplied to the RWM of the sub-integrated controller 42 . Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents stored in the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42 are erased.

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning the jackpot of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed according to the set value. For example, the jackpot probability with the setting value 1 is set to 1/209 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, 1/204 for the setting value 2, and 1/199 for the setting value 3. A value of 4 is set to 1/194, a set value of 5 is set to 1/189, and a set value of 6 is set to 1/184.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured such that a small hit is not determined in the win/loss determination of the first special figure.
The winning probability of the second special figure is constant regardless of the set value, and is set to 1/3.0.

In the pachinko machine 1, the second big winning opening 26 is opened in the small winning game. In the small winning game, the opening time and the number of opening times of the second big winning opening 26 are set to 6.0 seconds×1 in either the normal game state or the normal electric support state. In the small winning game, the specified number is counted as 1, and by entering one game ball into the second big winning hole 26, even if the opening time is less than 6.0 seconds, the second big winning hole is counted. 26 to end the small winning game.

Next, the types of jackpot games generated from the normal game state of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. In the pattern big hit by the judgment of the first special figure, for example, any one of four types of jackpot games, "4R privilege 1", "4R privilege 2", "15R privilege 1", and "15R privilege 2" One game is selected. The jackpot game of the first special figure is determined according to the jackpot pattern set at the time of winning/losing determination. The pachinko machine 1 has at least four types of jackpot patterns set at the time of winning/failure determination.

The symbol jackpot "4R privilege 1" is a jackpot game in which round games are carried out over four rounds, and a normal power support state is set after the jackpot game ends. The selection rate at which "4R privilege 1" is selected at the time of the pattern jackpot is set to 40%.

The symbol jackpot "4R privilege 2" is a jackpot game in which round games are carried out over four rounds, and a normal power support state is set after the jackpot game ends. The selection rate for selecting "4R privilege 2" at the time of the big hit is set to 20%.

The symbol jackpot "15R privilege 1" is a jackpot game in which the round game is performed over 15 rounds, and the general electric support state is set after the jackpot game ends. The selection rate at which "15R privilege 1" is selected at the time of the pattern jackpot is set to 20%.

The symbol jackpot "15R privilege 2" is a jackpot game in which the round game is performed over 15 rounds, and the general electric support state is set after the jackpot game ends. The selection rate of "15R privilege 2" is set to 20%.
In addition, in the symbol jackpot by judging whether or not the first special figure of the present embodiment is successful, the jackpot "with privilege" is used, but the jackpot "without privilege" may be added. For example, as a pattern big hit by the judgment of the first special figure, "4R privilege with 1", "4R privilege with 2", 4R privilege without", "15R privilege with 1", "15R privilege with 2", "15R privilege Any one game may be selected from the jackpot games of "None".

In the symbol jackpot based on the success/failure determination of the second special symbol, only the jackpot game "15R privilege available" is carried out. In "15R privilege present", the round game is carried out over 15 rounds, and the general electric support state is set after the jackpot game ends.

In the role big hit from the small winning game of the second special figure, for example, any one game from three types of big hit games, "10R privilege with A", "10R privilege with B", and "10R privilege with C" selected. The big-hit game transitioned from the small-hit game of the second special figure is determined according to the small-hit design set at the time of success/failure determination. The pachinko machine 1 has at least three types of small winning symbols set at the time of winning/failing determination. For example, "10R privilege with A small winning pattern", "10R privilege with B small winning pattern", and "10R privilege with C small winning pattern" are provided. The pachinko machine 1 has three kinds of small wins corresponding to three kinds of small winning patterns, for example, "10R bonus with A small win", "10R bonus with B small win", "10R bonus with C small win". ”. It has three kinds of small winning games corresponding to three kinds of small winnings.

In the jackpot "10R privilege with A", 10 rounds of round games are carried out, and after the jackpot game ends, the general electric support state is set. is 75%. That is, in the small hits, the selection rate of selecting the "10R privilege with A small hit" that causes the jackpot "10R privilege with A" is 75%. Then, in the small-hit game of "10R privilege with A small-hit", the probability (V winning rate) of entering the game ball into the specific area 262 is set to about 1/100. As a result, it is set so that one ball wins a prize in 100 balls in the small winning game, and the degree of expectation for winning the big winning role is low.

In the accessory big hit "10R with privilege B", 10 rounds of the round game are carried out, and after the big hit game is finished, the general electric support state is set. The selection rate of the character big hit "10R with privilege B" is 20%. That is, in the small hits, the selection rate of selecting the "10R bonus with B bonus", which is the cause of the accessory jackpot "10R bonus with bonus B", is 20%. In the small winning game of "10R privilege with B small winning", the V winning rate is set to about 1/5. As a result, it is set so that one ball out of five balls in the small winning game wins a V prize, and the player can expect to win a big winning role.

In the accessory jackpot "10R privilege C", 10 rounds of the round game are performed, and after the jackpot game ends, the general electric support state is set. The selection rate of the character big hit "10R privilege C" is 5%. That is, in the small hits, the selection rate of selecting the "10R privilege with C minor hit" that causes the accessory big hit "10R privilege with C" is 5%. In the "10R privilege with C small win" small win game, the V winning rate is set to about 99/100, and the expectation of winning the role big win is extremely high.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 has the highest rate of selecting the "10R bonus A small win", which has an extremely low probability of developing into a big hit with a V prize, and has the highest probability of developing into a big win with a V prize. This is a setting in which the percentage of very high “10R privilege with C small hit” to be selected is low.

Next, the fluctuation time of the special figure will be explained. The fluctuation time of the special figure is common to the first special figure and the second special figure, and the game state is a non-universal electric support state (normal game state), the first general electric support state, and the second general electric support state set for each For example, in the non-general electric support state (normal game state), the variation time is set to 10 seconds on average for both the first special figure and the second special figure. In the first general electricity support state, the fluctuation time is set to an average of 10 seconds for both the first special figure and the second special figure. That is, in the first general electric support state, the variation time of the special figure is not shortened like in the second general electric support state. In the second general electricity support state, the fluctuation time is set to about 3 seconds for both the first special figure and the second special figure.

Subsequently, the game specifications related to the determination of the suitability of the general figure and the operation of the general electric accessory will be described. In the normal game state, the pachinko machine 1 is set to have a variation time of 6.2 seconds for normal patterns. In addition, the winning probability of the general pattern is set to 1/100. The opening time and number of openings of the universal electrical accessory 22 activated by winning are set to 0.2 seconds×1 time.

In the general electricity support state, the fluctuation time of the general map is set to 0.7 seconds. In addition, the winning probability of the general pattern is set to 99/100. The opening time and number of openings of the universal electrical accessory 22 activated by winning are set to 2.0 seconds×1 time.

(4. Termination conditions of the general electricity support state)
Next, conditions for terminating the general electricity support state will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. In the pachinko machine 1, in order to terminate the general electric support state, the special figure fluctuation regulation that is the total number of fluctuations of the second special figure (condition 1) and the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure Two types of end conditions are provided: a value (condition 2).

As shown in FIG. 10, the end condition of the first general power support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the symbol jackpot "4R privilege 1" of the first special figure is the small hit specified value of the second special figure ( As condition 1), the condition is that the occurrence of "10R privilege with B small hit" has reached one time. In addition, the special figure fluctuation prescribed value (condition 2) is based on the condition that the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 100 times.

Also, after the big hit game caused by the big hit "4R privilege 2" of the first special pattern, after the big hit game caused by the big hit "15R privilege 1", and the big hit "15R privilege 2" is the same as the termination condition after the "4R privilege 1" after the jackpot game is finished. That is, the condition 1 (small hit prescribed value) is based on the condition that the occurrence of "10R privilege B small hit" has reached one time. In addition, the condition 2 (special figure fluctuation prescribed value) is based on the condition that the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 100 times.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), the conditions for ending the second general power support state after the jackpot game due to the jackpot "10R bonus A" of the second special figure are the small As a hit prescribed value (condition 1), it is conditioned that the occurrence of "10R privilege B small hit" has reached five times. In addition, the special figure fluctuation prescribed value (condition 2) is based on the condition that the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 100 times.

In addition, after the end of the jackpot game caused by the second special feature jackpot "10R bonus with B" and after the jackpot game caused by the bonus jackpot "10R bonus with C", the second general electric support state is the same as the termination condition after the jackpot game of "10R privilege A" is completed. That is, the condition 1 (small hit prescribed value) is based on the condition that the occurrence of "10R privilege B small hit" has reached 5 times. In addition, the condition 2 (special figure fluctuation prescribed value) is based on the condition that the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 100 times.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), the end condition of the second general power support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the second special pattern jackpot "15R privilege" is the second special jack hit regulation As the value (condition 1), the condition is that the occurrence of "10R bonus with B small hit" has reached 5 times. In addition, the special figure fluctuation prescribed value (condition 2) is based on the condition that the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 100 times.

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

As shown in FIG. 12, main controller 40 sets the stack pointer to the stack address as the first process of the startup process (process S1). Subsequently, the main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table to the corresponding register (process S2) and sets the internal register (process S3). space), it is used to specify the start address of an interrupt processing program, which will be described later.

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

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

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

After processing S10, main controller 40 executes register restoration (processing S11), permits interrupts (processing S12), and returns to processing S8. In this manner, main controller 40 repeatedly executes processing S8 to processing S12 in the activation process. On the other hand, main controller 40 periodically (for example, at a 4 ms cycle) executes an interrupt process (see FIG. 13), which will be described later, between the execution of process S12 and the re-execution of process S8. .

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt processing executed by main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, main controller 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed in the interrupt process (process S21). In processing S21, the main controller 40 sets various timers provided in the main controller 40 and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After processing S21, main controller 40 determines whether or not the mode value stored in mode value storage area 636 is "3" (processing S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Yes), the pachinko machine 1 can determine that the game stop mode is set as the shift mode. In other words, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which the game cannot be started and is in a state of waiting for the power switch 450 to be turned off. Therefore, in this case, main controller 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the activation process (see FIG. 12).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in mode value storage area 636 is not "3" (process S22: No), main controller 40 executes timer update processing for updating various timers provided in main controller 40. Execute (process S23). Subsequently, main controller 40 executes an input determination process (process S24), which is a process related to the entry of game balls into various starting holes and various winning holes. Details of the input determination process (process S24) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the process S24, the main controller 40 executes a win/fail determination process (process S25), which is a process related to win/fail determination and a big hit game. Details of the success/failure determination process (process S25) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

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

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

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

After processing S28, the main controller 40 creates image data, sound data, etc. according to the content of the game during execution, and executes performance data output processing (processing S29) for outputting to the sub-integrated control device 42. FIG. Furthermore, the main controller 40, when detecting the occurrence of an error in the error monitoring process (processing S27) described above, depending on the content of the detected error, the error display in the effect symbol display device 46, the frame side decoration lamp 113 lighting or blinking, and error notification such as voice output from the speaker 112 is performed as appropriate.

After processing S29, main controller 40 executes external output processing (processing S30) to hall computer 500 via external connection terminal board . In the process S30, the main controller 40, based on the processing contents of the above-described winning/failure determination process (process S25), the first big winning opening solenoid 511, the second big winning opening solenoid 512, and the general electric accessory solenoid 513. to hall computer 500 . Further, in process S30, main controller 40 transmits a security signal to hall computer 500 when an error is detected in the error monitoring process (process S27). In addition, when the pachinko machine 1 is connected to the test-firing test device, the main controller 40, in processing S30, generates data relating to the first grand prize-winning solenoid 511, the second grand prize-winning solenoid 512, and the general electric role solenoid 513. and security signals to the test-firing equipment.

After processing S30, main controller 40 performs register saving (processing S31) and executes performance display data creation processing (processing S32), as shown in FIG. In process S32, main controller 40 displays the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of RWM 630 in the activation process (see FIG. 12) and the test result of the test firing test to performance display device 403. Create data for display. After processing S31, main controller 40 executes register restoration (processing S33).

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

After the processing S34, the main controller 40 displays the game performance and the trial shooting test data on the performance display device 403 as display processing (processing S35) for various display devices. In addition, in the process S35, the main control device 40, depending on the game situation during execution, the first special figure display device 281, the second special figure display device 283, the normal symbol display device 285, the variable display and confirmation of various symbols display, etc. After processing S35, main controller 40 permits an interrupt (processing S36), and returns to the startup processing (see FIG. 12).

Note that the main controller 40 executes the calculation processing for performance display (processing S10) in the start-up processing (FIG. 12), while interrupting the processing related to the display of the calculation result in the calculation processing for performance display (processing S10). done in processing. In this regard, main controller 40 performs the performance display calculation processing (processing S10), which requires a large amount of processing, in the startup processing, thereby prohibiting interrupts (processing S8) before the performance display calculation processing (processing S10) ends. , FIG. 12) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main controller 40 executes the display processing for the performance display device 403 at the same timing as the display processing for the first special figure display device 281 or the like, thereby improving the efficiency of display control.

(7. Input determination processing)
Next, the input determination process (process S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 13) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, main controller 40 executes a special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special figure entering ball confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure starting opening 23 or the second special figure starting opening 24. FIG. The details of the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

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

After processing S102, main controller 40 executes winning number counting processing (processing S103). The winning number counting process (process S103) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 25, the second big winning hole 26 or the general winning hole 27. FIG. Specifically, in the process S103, the main controller 40, when the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507 or the general winning opening switch 509 detects a game ball, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening 26 or the general winning opening 27.例文帳に追加

After processing S103, main controller 40 executes out count processing (processing S104). The number-of-outs count process (process S104) is a process of totaling the number of outs used for calculating the game performance. Specifically, in the process S104, the main control device 40, the first special figure starting opening switch 503, the second special figure starting opening switch 504, the normal symbol operation switch 505, the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507, When the general winning opening switch 509 and the out opening switch 510 detect a game ball, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of outs.

After processing S104, main controller 40 determines whether or not the frequency of ball entry into general winning opening 27 is abnormal (processing S105). Specifically, in the process S105, the main controller 40 determines that when the number of game balls entered into the general winning hole 27 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) exceeds a specified number (for example, 10), fraud is detected. determined to have been done. As a result, if the ball-entering frequency is normal and the determination is negative (process S105: No), main controller 40 terminates this process and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 13).

On the other hand, if the ball-entering frequency is abnormal and the determination is affirmative (process S105: Yes), the main control device 40 transmits an illegality notification command to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S106 ), the process ends. In processing S106, the payout control device 41 that has received the fraud notification command from the main controller 40 turns on the fraud notification lamp 410 (see FIG. 4) provided in the payout control device 41. FIG.

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the fraud notification command from the main control device 40 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decoration lamp 113, outputting sound from the speaker 112, or the like. Further, the performance symbol control device 43, which has received the illegality notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42, performs a warning display to the effect that fraud has been done in the performance symbol display device 46. - 特許庁The error notification by voice output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the start of the error notification, and the error notification by the warning display on the effect pattern display device 46 and the frame side decoration lamp 113 starts the error notification. It ends after 5 minutes.

(7-1: Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 16, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 13) will be described. In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), a plurality of types of first special figure random numbers are extracted and retained and stored according to the entry into the first special figure start opening 23, and the second special figure start opening 24 Random numbers of a plurality of types of second special symbols are extracted and retained and stored in accordance with the entry into the ball. And it is a process of transmitting various commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 .

As shown in FIG. 16, the "special figure entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the entry into the first special figure entry opening 23 is detected by the first special figure entry opening switch 503 in the process S110. . If the determination is negative (process S110: No), the process proceeds to process S115.
If the determination is affirmative (process S110: Yes), in process S111 whether the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the first special figure reserved storage area 631 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached No) Determine. If the determination is affirmative (process S111: Yes), the process proceeds to process S115.

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

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

It should be noted that the prefetch command is desirably transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, the configuration may be such that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time, regardless of the content of the determination. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 carries out a look-ahead performance suggesting the possibility of a big hit or ready-to-win in the pending memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 46.例文帳に追加

In the following process S115, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting opening switch 504 detects the ball entering the second special figure starting opening 24 or not. If the determination is negative (process S115: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 15), and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S115: Yes), whether or not the number of pending memories of the second special figure stored in the second special figure holding storage area 632 in process S116 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached No) Determine. If the determination is affirmative (process S116: Yes), the process returns.

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

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

It should be noted that the prefetch command is desirably transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, the configuration may be such that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time, regardless of the content of the determination. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 carries out a look-ahead performance suggesting the possibility of a big hit or ready-to-win in the pending memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 46.例文帳に追加

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

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

(7-2: normal map entry confirmation process)
Next, normal figure entering ball confirmation processing (processing S102) executed in the input determination processing (processing S24, see FIG. 15) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The general pattern entry confirmation process (process S102) extracts random numbers related to a plurality of general pattern patterns according to the entry into the normal pattern operation port 21 and retains and stores them. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 resulting from the entry into the normal figure operation port 21 .

As shown in FIG. 17, the "normal pattern entry ball confirmation process" first determines whether or not the normal pattern operation switch 505 detects the entry into the normal pattern operation port 21 in the process S121. If the determination is negative (process S121: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 15), and ends this process.

If the determination in process S121 is affirmative (process S121: Yes), in process S122 whether or not the number of reserved storage for the normal pattern stored in the reserved storage area for normal pattern 633 is full (has reached the upper limit number? No) Determine. If the determination is affirmative (process S122: Yes), the process returns.

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

(8. Appropriateness determination processing)
Next, the success/failure determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, the main controller 40, as the first process to be executed in the success/failure determination process (process S25), the general figure success/failure determination process, which is a process related to the success/failure determination of the general figure and the winning game (universal figure game) (Processing S200) is executed. In addition, the details of the universal figure suitability determination process (process S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 19 to 23 .

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

(8-1: Normal figure right/wrong determination process)
Next, with reference to the flow charts shown in FIGS. 19 to 23, the "normal figure right/wrong determination process" (process S200) executed in the right/wrong determination process (process S25, see FIG. 18) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 19, the main controller 40, as the first process to be executed in the general pattern suitability determination process (processing S200), the general electric role 22 that operates during the winning game (normal pattern game) is in operation. It is determined whether or not there is (processing S201). In the process S201, the general electric accessory 22 is operating, and if the determination is affirmative (process S201: Yes), the main controller 40 determines that the winning game is in progress, and the general figure game process (process S250). Move to

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

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

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

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

In processing S207, the main controller 40 sets the end of the display of the normal pattern which is being confirmed and displayed on the normal pattern display device 285. FIG. In addition, the main controller 40 transmits a command to the sub-integrated controller 42 to end the production of the general pattern on the production pattern display device 46 . After processing S207, main controller 40 proceeds to processing S208 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 20, in process S208, main controller 40 determines whether or not the result of the winning/losing determination of the normal figure is winning. Then, if the result of the success/failure determination of the normal pattern is a hit, and if the determination is affirmative (process S208: Yes), the main controller 40 performs processing for starting a winning game (normal pattern game). Specifically, the main controller 40 performs a process (process S209) for starting the operation of the universal electrical accessory 22. FIG. In addition, the main control device 40 transmits a winning game start command instructing the start of a winning game effect to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S210), and starts timing of the winning game start interval time. After the process S210, the main controller 40 shifts to the normal game process (process S250, see FIG. 19).

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

Returning to FIG. 19, the description of the general-purpose suitability determination process (process S200) is continued. In processing S205, if the determination is negative (processing S205: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not there is a pending memory of a general map (processing S211).

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

As shown in FIG. 21, in step S213, main controller 40 performs a win/fail decision based on a win/fail decision table (normal table) used in a normal drawing and a win determination random number. As a result, if the result of the success/failure determination is a hit, and if the result of the process S214 is affirmative (process S214: Yes), the main controller 40 determines the winning symbol of the normal pattern based on the winning symbol determination random number. Along with (processing S215), the variation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (processing S216). After that, the main control device 40 executes a winning setting process (processing S217) for setting the start interval time and the end interval time of the winning game.

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

In addition, in processing S216 and processing S219, the main controller 40 determines the variation pattern so that the variation time of the normal figure is shortened compared to the normal game state if the game state is a probability variable game, general electric support state, etc. do. For example, the main controller 40 selects a variation pattern with a variation time of 6.2 seconds if the normal game state, and if the game state is a probability variation game or a general electric support state, the variation time is a normal game state Select a variation pattern that is less than 0.7 seconds.

After processing S217 or processing S219, the main controller 40 transmits the reserved storage information including the information indicating the reduction of the general map reserved storage to the sub-integrated control device 42 (processing S220). Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the pending memory information transmits the pending memory information to the performance symbol control device 43, and updates the display contents of the normal pattern pending display (not shown) on the performance symbol display device 46.

After the process S220, the main controller 40 transmits a normal figure fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated controller 42 (process S221). The process S221 is a pre-processing for performing an effect corresponding to the normal pattern in the effect pattern display device 46 in accordance with the variable display of the normal pattern in the normal pattern display device 285 . Specifically, the main control device 40, for the sub-integrated control device 42, as a general pattern fluctuation start command, a pattern fluctuation start command including the result of the success or failure determination, a general pattern fluctuation pattern, etc., in processing S215 or processing S218 A performance designation command for designating a performance corresponding to the determined winning pattern or losing pattern is transmitted. After processing S221, main controller 40 executes normal game processing (processing S250, FIG. 19).

(8-2: Normal game processing)
Next, with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. 22, the general pattern game processing (processing S250) executed in the normal pattern suitability determination processing (processing S200) will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the general electric accessory 22 is open as the first process executed in the general game process (process S250) (process S251). Then, if the universal electrical accessory 22 is open and the determination is affirmative (process S251: Yes), the main controller 40 proceeds to process S252 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 23 , in processing S252, the main controller 40 determines whether or not four game balls have entered the general electric accessory 22 based on the detection signal of the second special figure starting port switch 504 . Then, if the number of game balls entering the general electric role 22 has not reached four and the determination is negative (process S252: No), the main controller 40 releases the general electric role 22. It is determined whether or not a predetermined period of time has elapsed since (process S253). Then, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the general electric accessory 22 was opened and the determination is negative (process S253: No), the main control device 40 continues the general game process (process S250, FIG. 22). (see FIG. 18), and returns to the success/failure determination process (see FIG. 18).

On the other hand, when the number of game balls entering the general electric accessory 22 reaches four and the determination is affirmative in the processing S252 (processing S252: Yes), or a predetermined time after the general electrical accessory 22 is released has passed, and in the process S252, if the determination is affirmative (process S253: Yes), the main controller 40 drives the universal electrical accessory solenoid 513 to close the universal electrical accessory 22 (processing S254). Subsequently, main controller 40 executes an end interval process (process S255) for starting clocking of the end interval time. After processing S255, main controller 40 ends the normal game processing (processing S250) and returns.

Returning to FIG. 22, the description of the normal game process (process S250) is continued. If a negative determination is made in process S251 (process S251: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not it is during the end interval (process S256). As a result, if the end interval is in progress and the determination is affirmative (process S256: Yes), then main controller 40 determines whether or not the end interval time has elapsed (process S257).

As a result, in the process S257, if the determination is affirmative (process S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the winning game in the process S258, and subsends the winning game end command in the process S259. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 42 . Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the winning game end command ends the winning game effect. After the process S259, the main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250, see FIG. 22), and returns to the winning/failure determination process (see FIG. 18). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not passed and the determination is negative (process S257: No), the main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250) and returns to the success/failure determination process.

If the determination in process S256 is negative (process S256: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not the start interval time has passed (process S260). As a result, the start interval time has passed, and if the determination is affirmative (process S260: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electrical accessory solenoid 513 in the process S261 to turn the general electrical accessory 22 on. Open. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in process S260 (process S260: No), main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the success/failure determination process.

(8-3: Special figure suitability determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 24 to 36, the "special figure suitability determination process" (process S300) executed in the suitability determination process (process S25, see FIG. 18) will be described. In the special figure suitability determination process (process S300), the "special figure suitability determination process" shown in FIGS. 24 to 29 and the "special game process" shown in FIGS. 30 to 36 are sequentially executed. In the following description, unless it is necessary to distinguish between the first special figure and the second special figure, both are considered equivalent and are simply referred to as "special figure."

As shown in FIG. 24, in the "special figure win/loss determination process", the main controller 40 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is in progress is "0" in step S301. If it is a negative determination (process S301: No), this "special figure propriety determination process" is terminated, and the process proceeds to a "special game process" described later.

If it is affirmative determination in process S301 (process S301: Yes), in process S302, it will be determined whether the small hit flag which shows that it is during a small hit is "0". If the determination is negative (process S302: No), the process proceeds to a "special game process", which will be described later.

If it is an affirmative determination in process S302 (process S302: Yes), in process S303, it will be determined whether or not the variation of the special figure is being stopped. If the determination is affirmative (process S303: Yes), it is determined whether or not the finalized symbol of the special figure is not displayed in process S304.

If it is an affirmative determination in process S304 (process S304: Yes), it will be determined whether there exists pending memory of the 2nd special figure in process S305 (process S305). If the determination is affirmative (process S305: Yes), shift processing of the second special figure pending storage is performed in process S306. By the shift process, the random number of the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the second special figure becomes the target of the propriety determination.

Next, in the process S307, "1" is set to the second special figure flag indicating that the second special figure is a propriety determination.

On the other hand, if it is negative determination in process S305 (process S305: No), it will be determined whether there exists pending|holding memory of a 1st special figure in process S308. If the determination is affirmative (process S308: Yes), shift processing of the first special figure pending storage is performed in process S309. By the shift process, the random number of the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure becomes the target of the propriety determination.
In this way, the second special figure is preferentially determined as compared to the first special figure.

Next, in the process S310, "1" is set to the first special figure flag indicating that the first special figure is determined to be correct or not.
It should be noted that, in the processing S308, if there is no pending memory of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the determination is negative (processing S308: No), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

Following processing S307 or processing S310, as shown in FIG. 25, in processing S311, the success/fail determination is performed by comparing the hit/fail determination table and the random numbers to be determined for winning/failure. Next, in step S312, it is determined whether or not the winning judgment is a big hit (symbol big hit).

If it is affirmative determination in process S312 (process S312: Yes), in process S313, a big hit design is determined based on the value of the random number for big hit design determination of the random number used as the object of success/failure determination. In addition, next in the process S314, the variation pattern (variation time) of the big hit is determined according to the value of the random number variation pattern determination random number to be the target of the success/failure determination and the current game state (normal game or general electric support state).

In the subsequent process S315, a jackpot content setting process is performed, and the content of the jackpot game (special game) (first jackpot) is set based on the value of the jackpot pattern determination random number and the current game state (normal game state or general power support state). 25 opening pattern, opening performance time, ending performance time, etc.) and the game state after the end of the jackpot game are set.

Next, in the process S316, control is performed to variably display the first special figure or the second special figure in the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 . Furthermore, in processing S316, a special figure variation start command including data indicating the result of winning or not determination (big hit, small hit, type of loss, presence or absence of reach, variation time, etc.) output to . As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 start varying the pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the performance symbol display device 46 . After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If it is not a big hit but a negative determination in the process S312 (process S312: No), as shown in FIG. determine whether or not If it is a small hit and an affirmative determination (process S320: Yes), a small winning design is determined based on the value of the random number for design determination in process S321.

In the subsequent process S322 variation pattern determination process, a variation pattern for a small hit is determined according to the value of the variation pattern determination random number and the current game state.
In the subsequent small winning opening pattern determination processing of processing S323, the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 26 is determined according to the small winning symbol determined in processing S323.

Next, in the small hit content setting process of the process S324, based on the value of the big hit symbol determination random number, the content of the small win game (for example, the opening effect time, the ending effect time, etc.), the game state after the end of the small win game, etc. settings.

If it is neither a big hit nor a small hit in the process S312 and the process S320 (process S312: No, process S320: No), the success/failure determination is lost. Therefore, in the process S325, the missing symbols are determined. Subsequently, in a process S326, a change pattern of losing is determined.

After processing S324 or processing S326 is completed, it is determined in processing S327 whether or not the electric support flag is "1", thereby determining whether or not the normal electric support state is established. If the determination is negative (process S327: No), the process proceeds to process S316 (FIG. 25). On the other hand, if the electric support flag is "1" and the determination is affirmative (process S327: Yes), the electric support counter counting process, which is the end condition of the general electric support state in the process S328, that is, the first The total number of fluctuations of the special figure and the second special figure is counted, and the number of occurrences of small hits is counted by the small hit counting counter.

In the electric support count process of the process S328, the "electric support count process" shown in FIG. 27 is executed. In this process, first, a small hit occurs in the process S360, and it is determined whether or not the small win is a "10R privilege B small win" (hereinafter simply referred to as a small win B). If the determination is negative (process S360: No), the process proceeds to process S365.

If it is affirmative determination in process S360 (process S360: Yes), a small hit number counting process will be performed in process S361, and "1" will be added to the small hit count value of a small hit count counter.

Next, in processing S362, it is determined whether or not the counted small hit count value matches the small hit prescribed value which is the "end condition 1" for ending the general electric support state. For example, if the game state is the first general electric support state, it is determined whether or not the small hit count value is "1". If the game state is the second general electric support state, it is determined whether or not the small hit count value is "5".

In the process S362, if the counted small hit count value matches the small hit prescribed value and the determination is affirmative (process S362: Yes), in the process S363, it indicates that the "end condition 1" of the general electricity support state has been established. "1" is set to the condition 1 establishment flag. In the following process S364, the counted small hit count value is cleared.

On the other hand, if the negative determination in the processing S360 or processing S362 (processing S360: No, processing S362: No), the processing S365 performs the special figure fluctuation count processing, the variation of the first special figure and the second special figure Add "1" to the special figure variation count value of the total with the variation.

Next, in processing S366, it is determined whether or not the counted special figure fluctuation count value matches the special figure fluctuation prescribed value which is the "end condition 2" for ending the general electric power support state. For example, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation count value is "100" in any of the first general electric support state and the second general electric support state. If the determination is negative (process S366: No), the process returns. That is, it returns to processing S328 (FIG. 26) of special figure propriety determination processing, and then shifts to processing S316 (FIG. 25).

In the process S366, if the counted special figure fluctuation count value matches the special figure fluctuation prescribed value and is affirmative determination (process S366: Yes), in the process S367, the "end condition 2" of the general electricity support state is established "1" is set to the condition 2 satisfaction flag indicating that In the subsequent process S368, the counted special figure variation count value is cleared. Then, it returns to processing S328 (FIG. 26) of the special figure propriety determination processing, and transfers to processing S316 (FIG. 25).

If it is a negative determination in the processing S303 shown in FIG. 24 (processing S303: No), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S330: No), the process proceeds to "special game process".

On the other hand, if it affirmatively determines that the fluctuation time has passed in process S330 (process S330: Yes), a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in process S331.

Subsequently, in processing S332, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a big hit symbol. If it is an affirmative determination (process S332: Yes), the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 in the process S333 to confirm and display the first special figure or the second special figure jackpot symbol. conduct. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 cause the performance symbol display device 46 to confirm and display a pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (processing S334), and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (processing S335). The condition device is a device necessary for the operation of the accessory continuous operating device in the jackpot game, and the accessory continuous operating device is a device for continuously operating the first special electric accessory.

Next, in step S336, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S336: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S337. As a result, the game state in the jackpot game by the pattern jackpot is shifted from the normal power support state to the normal game state. Then, in step S338, the jackpot flag is set to "1". Subsequently, in the state designation command transmission processing of processing S346, the state designation command based on the electric support flag or the like is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43. After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If the symbol is not a big hit symbol but a negative determination in the process S332 (process S332: No), it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small winning symbol in the process S341. If the determination is affirmative (process S341: Yes), the second special figure display device 283 in process S342 carries out a process of confirming and displaying the small winning design. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 confirm and display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the small winning symbol of the second special symbol in the effect symbol display device 46 . Then, in step S343, the small hit flag is set to "1". After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If it is not a small winning design in processing S341 (processing S341: No), it is a losing design, so in processing S344, processing to confirm and display the losing design in the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 I do. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 confirm and display the pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the missing symbols of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the performance symbol display device 46 . Moreover, in this process, the 1st special figure flag or the 2nd special figure flag (refer to FIG. 24, process S307 or process S310) at the time of loss variation is reset to "0".

Subsequently, a state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in processing S345. After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If a negative determination is made in process S304 of FIG. 24 (process S304: No), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S350: No), the process proceeds to "special game process".

If it is a negative determination in the process S350 (process S350: Yes), the first special figure or the second special figure in the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 in the finalized symbol display end process of the process S351 end of the finalized symbol display, a command relating to the end of the finalized symbol display is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 .
By means of the command, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 end the confirmed display of the pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the performance symbol display device 46 .

In subsequent processing S352, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1" to determine whether or not the normal electric support state is in effect. If the determination is negative (process S352: No), the process proceeds to "special game process".

If it is affirmative determination in process S352 that it is in the general electricity support state (process S352: Yes), it is determined in process S353 whether the condition 1 establishment flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S353: Yes), the condition 1 establishment flag is reset to "0" in process S354. In addition, in this process, along with resetting the condition 1 establishment flag, it is also possible to clear the special figure fluctuation count value and the small hit count value.

Subsequently, in step S355, an electric support flag for controlling the general electric support state is reset to "0". As a result, the pachinko machine 1 terminates the general electric support state and returns from the general electric support state to the normal game state. After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If a negative determination is made in process S353 (process S353: No), it is determined in process S356 whether or not the condition 2 establishment flag is "1". If the determination is negative (process S352: No), the process proceeds to "special game process".

If the determination is affirmative in process S356 (process S356: Yes), the condition 2 fulfillment flag is reset to "0" in process S357. In addition, in this process, along with resetting the condition 2 establishment flag, it is also possible to clear the special figure fluctuation count value and the small hit count value.

After that, in step S355, the electricity support flag for controlling the general electricity support state is reset to "0". As a result, the pachinko machine 1 terminates the general electric support state and returns from the general electric support state to the normal game state. After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

(8-4: Special game processing)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 30 to 36, the "special game process" for carrying out the small winning game and the big winning game will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, the "special game process" first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is "0" in process S400. If the determination is affirmative (process S400: Yes), it is not a big hit, so it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is "0" in process S401 (process S401). If the determination is affirmative (process S401: Yes), it is neither a big hit nor a small hit, so this "special game process" is terminated and the process returns to the success/failure determination process (see FIG. 18).

If a negative determination is made in processing S401 (processing S401: No), it is a small hit, so in processing S402 it is determined whether or not a small winning start effect is in progress (processing S402). If the determination is affirmative and the small hit effect is being performed (process S402: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the small hit start effect in the process S403. If the determination is affirmative (processing S403: Yes), in the second large winning opening opening process of processing S404, the second special electric role 26 is opened by operating the second special electric door of the second special electric role S323 ( 26) is opened according to the opening pattern set.
Subsequently, in processing S405, the detection of the ball entering the second special area 262 of the second big winning hole 26 is validated.

If the determination in process S402 is negative (process S402: No), it is determined in process S406 whether or not the second big winning opening 26 is open. If the determination is negative (process S406: No), it is determined whether the specific area 262 is valid in process S407. If it is a negative determination (processing S407: No), it is determined whether or not it is during the small hit end production in processing S408, and if it is affirmative determination (processing S408: Yes), the small hitting end production end time It is determined whether or not. If the determination is affirmative (process S409: Yes), the small hit flag is reset to "0" in process S410 to end the small hit game. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S408 (process S408: No), a small hit start production process is performed in the process S411, thereby transmitting a small hit start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production pattern control device 43. Then return.

If the second big winning hole 26 is open in process S406 and the determination is affirmative (process S406: Yes), the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 26 is defined in process S420 as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the number has reached 1 (process S420). If the determination is affirmative (process S420: Yes), the second big winning opening 26 is closed in process S422.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in process S420 (process S420: No), it is determined in process S421 whether or not the opening time of the second big winning opening 26 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (process S421: Yes), the second big winning opening 26 is closed in process S422.

If a negative determination is made in process S421 (process S421: No), or if the specific area 262 is valid in process S407 (FIG. 30) (process S407: Yes), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a winning ball (winning prize).

If it is affirmative determination in process S430 (process S430: Yes), the operation|movement of a condition device will be started in process S431. Subsequently, the operation of the accessory continuous operating device is started (process S432).

Next, in step S433, it is determined whether or not the second big winning port 26 is open. If the determination is affirmative (process S433: Yes), the second big winning opening 26 is closed in process S434, and the specific area 262 is invalidated (process S435).

After that, the following processing is performed in the accessory big hit setting processing of processing S436. First, the opening pattern of the first big prize opening 25, the start performance time of the big winning role, the end performance time of the big winning performance, etc. are set. Then, it transmits a jackpot start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 . Further, in this processing, after the jackpot game by the accessory jackpot is finished, setting is made as to whether or not to continue the general electric support state, or whether to newly transition to the general electric support state. Furthermore, when a transition to the general electric support state is newly made, the end condition is set.

Subsequently, the small hit flag is reset to "0" in processing S437. Next, the jackpot flag is set to "1" (process S438). As a result, the small hit is shifted to the accessory big hit. Furthermore, in processing S439, the electric support flag is reset to "0". As a result, the game state in the jackpot game by the accessory jackpot is shifted from the normal power support state to the normal game state.
Then return.

In addition, in this "special game process", while the second big winning hole 26 of the small winning game is open (process S421: No), if there is a ball entering the specific area 262 (process S430: Yes), the condition immediately Although the device and the accessory continuous operating device are operated to close the second big winning opening 26 and shift to the accessory jackpot, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 26 reaches a specified number (processing S420: Yes), or when the opening time of the second big winning hole 26 ends (processing S421: Yes), the second After the big winning port 26 is closed, it is confirmed whether or not there is a ball entering the specific area 262, and if there is a ball entering, a condition device and a role product continuous operating device are operated to shift to a role product jackpot. It is good also as a structure which carries out.

If a negative determination is made in process S430 (process S430: No), it is checked in process S440 whether or not the effective period of the specific area 262 has expired. If the determination is affirmative (process S440: Yes), a small hit end effect is set in process S441, thereby transmitting a small hit end command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in process S400 shown in FIG. 29 (process S400: No), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S450: No), it is determined whether or not it is during a big hit interval in process S451. If the determination is affirmative (processing S451: Yes), it is determined whether it is the interval end time in processing S452, and if the determination is positive (processing S452: Yes), the first special electric role product is 1 The special electric door is operated to open the first big prize winning port 25 in the next round of the big win game. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in process S451 (process S451: No), it is determined in process S454 whether or not the jackpot end effect is in progress. If the determination is negative (process S454: No), it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect is in progress in process S455.

If it is affirmative determination in process S455 (process S455: Yes), it will be determined whether big-hit start production time passed in process S456. If the determination is affirmative (processing S456: Yes), the first special electric door of the first special electric role is operated in processing S457 to open the first big winning opening 25 in the first round game of the big hit game. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S455 (process S455: No), a big hit start effect process is performed in the process S458, thereby transmitting a big hit start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Then return.

If the determination in process S450 is affirmative (process S450: Yes), as shown in FIG. judge. If the determination is affirmative (process S460: Yes), the first big winning opening 25 is closed in process S462.

If a negative determination is made in process S460 (process S460: No), it is determined in process S461 whether or not the opening time of the first big winning hole 25 has ended. If the determination is negative (process S461: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S461: Yes), the first big winning opening 25 is closed in process S462.

Subsequently, in step S463, it is determined whether or not the final round of big hits has ended. If the determination is affirmative (process S463: Yes), a jackpot end effect process is performed in process S464, thereby transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 (process S464). Then return.

If it is a negative determination in the process S463 (process S463: No), the interval between opening (big hit interval) process is performed in the process S465, thereby transmitting the big hit interval command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43. . Then return.

If the determination is affirmative in processing S454 (see FIG. 33) (processing S454: Yes), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S470: No), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S470: Yes), the condition device is stopped in process S471, and the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (process S472).

Subsequently, in processing S473, it is determined whether or not to transition to the general electric support state after the end of the big winning game according to the big winning design or the small winning design (processing S473). If the determination is negative (process S473: No), the process proceeds to process S476. If the determination is affirmative (process S473: Yes), the end of the general electric support state selected in the jackpot content setting process (process S315 in FIG. 25 or process S436 in FIG. 32) in the "electric support number setting process" of process S474 Set conditions.

FIG. 36 shows the subroutine of the "power support number setting process" executed in process S474, and in process S480, this process first shows that the big hit game is caused by the first special figure win/loss determination. It is determined whether or not the first special figure flag (see processing S310 in FIG. 24) is "1", and the second special figure indicating that the big hit game is caused by the success/failure determination of the second special figure. Make sure the flag is not "1".

If the determination is affirmative in the process S480 (process S480: Yes), the state will be changed to the first general support state after the jackpot game is completed. Set the hit default value to "1". Subsequently, in processing S482, the special figure prescribed value is set to "100" as the end condition 2 of the first general electricity support state. After that, the process returns to the process S474 in FIG. 35 and moves from the process S474 to the process S475.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S480 (processing S480: No), the transition to the second general electric support state is made after the jackpot game ends. Set the hit default value to "5". Subsequently, in processing S484, the special figure prescribed value is set to "100" as the end condition 2 of the second general electricity support state. Then return.

Returning to FIG. 35, the electric support flag is set to "1" in step S475. When the electric support flag is set to "1", the state transitions to the general electric support state.

After execution of the process S475 or when a negative determination is made in the process S473, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set in the process S476. In this case, if the electric support flag is "1" by the processing S475, the state is changed to the normal electric support state after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, if the electric support flag is not "1", the normal game state is entered after the jackpot game ends. Then, in step S477, the jackpot flag is reset to "0" and the jackpot game is terminated.

Subsequently, in processing S478, the first special figure flag and the second special figure flag are reset to "0". Then return.

(9: Effect display mode)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 37 to 39, an example of the effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 46 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the pattern variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in accordance with the success/failure determination, the performance symbol display device 46 displays the pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. start to fluctuate. As shown in FIG. 37( a ), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 has a large lower half, and a pseudo number pattern consisting of three numbers corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A production pattern 700 is variably displayed. A character image 710 of "Kuma no Tatsukichi", which is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed on the upper right side of the display screen. Then, in the lower left part of the display screen, a first possessed memory display image 731 indicating the existence of the reserved memory of the first special figure is displayed. Similarly, in the lower right portion, a second possessed memory display image 732 indicating the existence of the second special figure reserved memory is displayed.

The pachinko machine 1 develops a ready-to-win performance when the degree of expectation for a big win is high when the pseudo performance pattern 700 changes. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37(b), on the display screen of the production pattern display device 46, a reach suggestion display section 722 is displayed on the upper left side, and a large reach pseudo production pattern is displayed in the lower half of the display screen. 701 is displayed. In the ready-to-win pseudo production pattern 701, the two patterns on both sides are stopped at the same pattern, and only the central pattern is fluctuating.

The pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. , the big hit suggestion display portion 723 is displayed. Then, in the lower half of the display screen, a big win pseudo performance symbol 702 consisting of three identical symbols corresponding to the big win symbols of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is decidedly displayed. In addition, as the character image 710, "Tatsukichi the bear" with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the win/fail judgment is a small hit, the pachinko machine 1 displays a production pattern as shown in FIG. In the lower half of the display screen of the device 46, a small winning pseudo performance pattern 703 consisting of three identical small winning patterns corresponding to the small winning pattern of the second special pattern is determined and displayed.

When the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the first general electric support state or the second general electric support state after the end of the jackpot game, the performance symbol display device 46 notifies that effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 38(a), after the jackpot game is over, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 displays a smiling character image 710, "Tatsukichi the Bear" and "Electric Support Chance". An electric support suggesting image 741 indicating transition to the first general electric support state or the second general electric support state is displayed. It is desirable to perform such effect display from the end of the jackpot game to the start of the first special figure fluctuation after the start of the general electric support state.

When the game progresses and the special figure starts to fluctuate in the first general electric support state, for example, as shown in FIG. The specified value of the small hit is once, and by allocating one “10R privilege B small hit (simply referred to as a small hit B)”, the first general electric support state to the big hit and the second general electric support state RUSH entry expectation display image 742 is displayed to increase the degree of expectation to shift to . In addition, a variable display of a pseudo effect pattern 700 is displayed in a small size at the center of the lower portion of the display screen. It is desirable that the RUSH rush expectation display image 742 continues until the general electric support state ends according to the end condition 2 . It is also conceivable to alternately display the number of remaining continuations (not shown) according to end condition 2. FIG.

FIG. 38(c) shows a display example of the first variable effect after shifting to the second general electricity support state. It should be noted that the second general electric support state is more likely than the first general electric support state to win a jackpot and is a game state advantageous to the player, so it is conceivable to call it "RUSH". Therefore, a RUSH suggestion image 751 indicating the second general electricity support state is displayed in the upper center of the display screen. In the center of the display screen, the specified value of the small hit, which is the end condition 1 of the second general electricity support state, is 5 times, and the chance to win the big hit of the accessory with the chance of drawing the small win B five times is a chance to increase the degree of expectation. A number display image 752 is displayed.

When the game progresses and the small win count is added due to the occurrence of the small win B in the second general electric support state, for example, as shown in FIG. A chance remaining continuation number display image 753 showing the remaining number of continuations of the chance of obtaining the jackpot from winning is displayed.

According to the progress of the game, when the small hit B occurs in the first general electric support state or the second general electric support state, as shown in FIG. A small winning pseudo performance pattern 704 consisting of three identical small winning B patterns corresponding to is determined and displayed. In addition, since the small win B has a higher winning rate in the specific area 262 of the small win game than the small win A, a chance display image 754 is displayed in the center of the display screen to increase the expectation of winning the accessory big win. .

Then, when "10R privilege with C small win" (simply referred to as small win C) occurs, three identical small wins corresponding to occurrence of small win C are displayed at the bottom of the display screen as shown in FIG. 39(c). A small win C pseudo performance pattern 705 consisting of a win C pattern is determined and displayed. In addition, since the small win C can win the role big win with a much higher probability than the small wins A and B, a special chance display image 755 showing an extremely high degree of expectation of the role big win is displayed in the center of the display screen. do.

(10. Effects of Examples)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, it has a first starting port 23 that can always enter a ball, and a second starting port 24 consisting of the variable winning device 22 . In addition, the pachinko machine 1 includes a success determination means (processing S312, processing S320) for determining whether or not winning is due to the ball entering the first start port 23 or the second start port 24, Special symbol display devices 281 and 283 are provided for confirming and displaying after variably displaying the special symbol indicating the result. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 displays a special symbol indicating winning of a small prize on the special symbol display device 283 as a result of the winning/failure determination, so that the big winning opening 26 having the specific area 262 is opened in a predetermined manner. A small winning game execution means (processing S404) for carrying out a small winning game to be opened is provided. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 displays a special symbol indicating that the winning result is winning on the special symbol display devices 281 and 283, or that a game ball enters the specific area 262 in a small winning game. By doing so, the basic configuration of the pinball game machine is provided with a jackpot game executing means (process S457) for executing a jackpot game in which the big prize opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. Then, the pachinko machine 1 includes privilege game transition means (processing S475) for transitioning the game state to a privilege game state (general electric support state) advantageous for obtaining a small win after a predetermined jackpot game is completed, and It is provided with privilege game ending means (process S337, process S355, process S439) for terminating the continuation, and small win counting means (process S361) for counting the number of times a small win is won during the privilege game state. Then, the privilege game transition means transitions the game state to the first privilege game state (first general power support state) after the jackpot game caused by the ball entering the first start port 23 ends, while the second start port 24 The game state is changed to a second privilege game state (second general electric support state) after the end of the jackpot game caused by the entry of a ball into the ball. The privilege game ending means terminates the privilege game state when the count value of the small win counting means reaches a predetermined specified value, and the privilege game termination means is the first mode for ending the first privilege game state. It is a configuration provided with a specified value and a second specified value for ending the second privilege game state.

In this case, the pachinko machine 1 sets the second specified value for ending the second privilege game state larger than the first specified value for ending the first privilege game state. Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 is configured so as not to shorten the variation time of the special figure associated with the winning/losing determination caused by the ball entering the first starting hole in the first privilege game state.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a small win selection means (process S321) for selecting one small win from a plurality of kinds of small wins when the result of the winning/failure determination is the winning of the small win. The small win counting means is configured to count the number of times a specific kind of small win is won. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the ball entry rate to the specific area differs for each type of small win.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as conditions for ending the general electric support state after the end of the jackpot game, the conditions for ending with the occurrence of a symbol jackpot or a character jackpot, and the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure. In addition to the condition that ends when reaches a predetermined specified value, the number of occurrences of a specific small hit (small hit B) in the general electricity support state is counted, and the count value reaches a predetermined small hit specified value Set conditions for termination. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 includes a first general electric support state after the end of the big hit game caused by the winning judgment of the first special figure, and a second ordinary electric power support state after the end of the big winning game caused by the winning judgment of the second special figure. In order to distinguish between the support state and the small hit prescribed value, both are set to be different. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can change the player's expectation for the next big win by the difference between the first general electric support state and the second general electric support state, and expand the game property in the privilege game state. Therefore, the interest in the game can be further improved.

In particular, the pachinko machine 1 differs in the small hit prescribed value between the first general electricity support state and the second general electricity support state, and the second general electricity support is higher than the small hit prescribed value in the first general electricity support state. Since the small hit specified value of the state is increased, the state changes from the normal game state to the first general electric support state, and by winning the big hit in the first general electric support state and overcoming the first hurdle, the general electric support state continues. The period is lengthened, the chance of winning a big win caused by the success/failure determination of the second special pattern is increased, and a game with a high degree of expectation for the big win can be realized to entertain the players.

In the pachinko machine 1, for example, if the small hit prescribed value in the second normal support state is 50 times and the special figure fluctuation prescribed value is also 50 times, the small hit prescribed value in the first normal support state due to the first hit End condition 1 by (1 time) is a substantial end condition, but in the second general electricity support state, end condition 2 by a special figure fluctuation prescribed value (50 times) is a substantial end condition.

In addition, since the pachinko machine 1 does not shorten the fluctuation time of the first special figure in the first general electric support state, even in the first general electric support state whose duration is shorter than the second general electric support state, the performance time at the time of fluctuation can be secured, and the player's expectations can be raised by the production.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 counts the number of occurrences of the specific small win B, and terminates the electric power support state when the count value reaches a predetermined small win regulation value. As long as the small wins (small win A, small win C) are won, the general electric support state can be continued while acquiring the chance of the accessory big win.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the ball entry rate to the specific area in the small winning game differs according to the type of the small winning. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 has a small hit with a high degree of expectation and a small prize with a low degree of expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot. Therefore, for example, if the specific small hit, which is the end condition of the general electric support state, is a small hit with a high ball entry rate to the specific area, the expectation of the role big hit is high, but the duration of the general electric support state is short. can provide sexuality. On the other hand, if the specific small hit is a small hit with a low ball-entering rate, it is possible to provide a game with a long duration of the general electric support state. In this case as well, a game with a high expectation of a big hit can be provided by winning a small hit with a high ball-entering rate before the end of the general electric support state.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to count "small win B" as end condition 1 of the general electric support state, but is not limited to this, either "small win A" or "small win C" is counted, and when the number of counts reaches the small hit prescribed value, the general electric support state may be ended. Furthermore, it is conceivable to count small hits of a plurality of types, not limited to one type.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 may change the type of the small win to be counted according to the type of the big win pattern or the type of the small win pattern selected at the time of winning the win/loss determination. Thus, it is possible to change the degree of expectation for a specific small win according to the type of the big win pattern or the small win pattern, and to provide a more interesting game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the general electric support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the winning judgment of the first special symbol is set as the first general electric supporting state, and the winning judgment of the second special symbol is caused. The state after the end of the jackpot game is classified as the second power support state, but the state is not limited to this. For example, the general electric support state after the jackpot game due to winning in the normal game state (non-public electric support state) is set as the first general electric support state, and after the jackpot game resulting from winning in the general electric support state It is also conceivable to distinguish between 1 and 2 as the second general electricity support state, and to have different small hit prescribed values between them.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can of course be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a large winning opening having a specific area is arranged only in the right-handed area, and the large winning opening is shared between the small winning game and the big winning game.
Furthermore, the present invention is an enclosed type game machine that collects the shot game balls inside the game machine, shoots them again from the shooting device, and manages the number of balls possessed by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. may be applied to

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20 game areas, L: Left-handed area, R: Right-handed area, 46: Production pattern display device, 22: Normal electric accessory (variable winning device), 23: First special Figure start port (first start port), 24: 2nd special figure start port (second start port), 25: 1st big prize mouth, 26: 2nd big prize mouth (big prize mouth), 262: Specific area , 281: 1st special figure display device (special symbol display device), 283: 2nd special figure display device (special symbol display device), 40: main control device (win or fail determination means, small hit game execution means, big hit game execution Means, privilege game transition means, privilege game end means, small hit counting means, small hit selection means), 42: sub-integrated control device

Claims (1)

A first starting port that can always enter a ball;
A second starting port consisting of a variable winning device;
a winning/failing determination means for determining whether or not winning is due to the ball entering the first starting hole or the second starting hole;
A special symbol display device that confirms and displays after variably displaying the special symbol indicating the result of the success/failure determination;
A small winning game is carried out in which a big winning opening having a specific area is opened in a predetermined opening mode by displaying a special symbol indicating winning of a small winning on the special symbol display device as a result of the winning judgment. a small winning game implementation means to
The result of the success/failure determination is winning, and a special symbol indicating the winning of a big win is displayed on the special symbol display device, or a game ball enters the specific area in a small winning game, so that a big winning opening A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game opened in a predetermined opening mode;
A pinball game machine comprising
a bonus game transition means for transitioning a game state to a bonus game state advantageous for obtaining a small win after a predetermined big win game is completed;
privilege game end means for terminating the continuation of the privilege game state;
a small win counting means for counting the number of times a small win is won during the privilege gaming state;
with
The privilege game transition means transitions the game state to a first privilege game state after the jackpot game caused by the ball entering the first start port ends, and the jackpot caused by the ball entering the second start port. After the game is over, the game state is changed to the second privilege game state,
In the first privilege game state, the variation time of the special symbols indicating the result of the win-or-fail judgment is set equal to the variation time of the special symbols indicating the result of the win-or-fail judgment in the non-privilege game state,
In the second privilege game state, the variation time of the special symbols indicating the result of the success/failure determination is shortened from the variation time of the special symbols indicating the result of the success/failure determination in the non-privilege game state,
The privilege game ending means terminates the first privilege game state when the count value of the small win counting means reaches a first specified value in the first privilege game state, and the second privilege game state. When the count value of the small win counting means reaches a second specified value in the privilege game state of , the second privilege game state is terminated,
A pinball game machine in which the first specified value is a value smaller than the second specified value.

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