JP7142922B2 - ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

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 mixer, a privilege game state is provided that is advantageous for the occurrence of a small win, and in the normal game state body, a big win is aimed at by the first type game property, and in the privilege game state, the second type game property is aimed. A game aiming for a big hit is performed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2012-050608

By the way, in a pinball game machine provided with a privilege game state advantageous to the player, the end of the privilege game state is an important concern for the player. For this reason, how to execute the effect at the timing of the end of the privilege game state is an important matter in the development of the game machine that greatly affects the interest of the game. Needs to be improved.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pinball game machine capable of performing a special effect at the timing of the end of the privilege game state to further enhance the interest of the game. .

The invention according to claim 1 comprises a starting opening, numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data resulting from a ball entering the starting opening, and storing a plurality of the extracted numerical data as reserved storage until a specified number is reached. and possible reserved storage means. In addition, a success/fail determination means for determining success/failure based on the numerical data retained and stored, a special symbol display device for displaying a special symbol indicating the result of the success/failure determination and then confirming it, and a special symbol. and a production pattern display device for displaying production patterns corresponding to. Further, a small winning game is carried out in which the big winning opening having the specific area is opened in a predetermined opening mode by displaying the special symbol indicating the winning of the small winning on the special symbol display device when the result of the winning judgment is winning. A small winning game execution means is provided. Furthermore, when the result of the win/fail judgment is winning and a special symbol indicating the winning of a big win is displayed on the special symbol display device, or when a game ball enters a specific area in a small winning game, a big winning opening has a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game opened in a predetermined opening mode. In addition, numerical values for confirming whether there is a possibility of winning and information on the big win game when there is a possibility of winning, before the winning judgment is performed based on the extracted numerical data. A data confirmation means is provided. Then, the big winning game executing means executes one big winning game from a plurality of kinds of big winning games in accordance with the kind of the big winning pattern or the small winning pattern displayed on the special pattern display device. Furthermore, the pinball game machine is configured to provide a privilege game state advantageous to obtaining a small win for a predetermined period after the end of a specific jackpot game, and is set in advance at intervals during the predetermined period of the privilege game state. A special performance execution means is provided for performing a special performance according to a plurality of times of variable display of special symbols and the variable display of special symbols performed at the end of the period. Then, the special performance executing means carries out, as a special performance, a performance suggesting the information of the jackpot game based on the result of the success/failure determination of the variable display or the confirmation result of the reserved memory confirmed by the numerical data confirmation means. In addition, the period during which the special patterns fluctuate due to the reserved memory at the end of the prescribed period is set as the performance addition period of the special performance, and the performance is performed to make the fluctuation of the special patterns due to the reserved memory look like one fluctuation continuing from the special performance. characterized by

In addition, the predetermined period of the privilege game state is a period from the end of the jackpot game until the number of times of variation of the special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times set in advance. Moreover, it is desirable that the predetermined period of the privilege game state has a configuration in which the number of fluctuations of the special symbols differs according to the type of the big hit game that is the cause.

As for the special effect, for example, it is desirable to first perform the effect of urging to increase the reserved memory while displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner. Then, if the determination result of the variation is a big win, an effect is performed to suggest the information of the big win game such as the number of rounds of the big win game and the number of grants of the privilege game state to be granted after the big win game. Furthermore, it is desirable to terminate the variable display of the performance symbols, notify the player that the game is a big hit, and end the performance. The suggestion of the big win game information and the announcement of the big win may be performed at the same timing, or the suggestion of the big win game information may be made after the announcement of the big win. Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect may be performed before notifying the big hit.

The special effect is, if the determination result of the change is a small hit, the number of rounds of the big win game that is developed by entering the ball into the specific area in the small win game, and the granting of the privilege game state that is given after the big win game. Perform a production that suggests information such as the number of times. Furthermore, it is desirable to end the variable display of the performance symbols, notify that it is a small hit, and end the performance. It should be noted that the ready-to-win effect may be performed before notification of the small hit.

Even if the determination result of the change is wrong, if there is a memory of a big hit in the reserved memory, the special effect is the number of rounds of the big win game and the number of times of granting the privilege game state given after the big win game. It is desirable to perform a presentation that suggests information. In this case, the special effect does not suggest that the change is a loss, and is combined with the effect up to the change of the reserved memory that becomes the big hit afterward. Then, it is desirable to end the variation display of the performance symbols, notify the fact that it is a big hit, and perform the variation of the plurality of special symbols as if it were one variation. For example, in the special performance corresponding to the variable display of the final special pattern in the privilege game state, the performance variation of the reserved memory that becomes a big win is performed and the fixed display is performed, and the change of the reserved memory that becomes a big win in the special pattern display device. is being carried out, an interval performance between the special performance and the start performance of the big win game may be performed. In addition, in the special effect, the ready-to-win effect may be performed before the big hit pattern is displayed.

Similarly, even if the determination result of the change is a loss, if there is a memory that will result in a small hit in the reserved memory, it will be combined with an effect up to the change in the reserved memory that will result in a small win, and an effect showing the small win in the reserved memory. It is desirable to display the symbols in a fixed manner so as to make the variation of a plurality of special symbols appear as if they were one variation. It is desirable that the special performance in this case suggests, as the information of the big win game, the information of the big win game that develops from the small win.

In addition, in the special performance, the performance related to confirmation of the reserved memory is directed to the reserved memory stored before the start of the variation of the special symbol in which the special performance is performed, and the reserved memory stored during the variation. .

According to the pinball game machine of the invention according to claim 1, in a predetermined period of the privilege game state, a special effect is performed at the time of a plurality of changes in the special symbols set in advance at intervals and at the time of the final change. Thus, it is possible to make the player interested in the privilege game state, concentrate on the game, and heighten the sense of tension for the end of the privilege game state. In addition, the player is encouraged to increase the reserved memory in the special performance, thereby increasing the chances of judging whether or not the special symbol is appropriate, thereby enhancing the player's expectation for the big win. Furthermore, by showing the information of the jackpot game according to the confirmation result of the reserved memory, the player can feel relieved and can continue the game after that. In this way, by temporarily increasing the player's sense of tension and expectation, and then reducing the sense of tension and expectation, it is possible to realize a game full of interest.

1 is a front view of a game machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming 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 generation circuit provided in the MPU; FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a power supply board; FIG. It is an explanatory view showing game specifications. It is explanatory drawing regarding the jackpot design of a special design. It is explanatory drawing regarding the small hit design of a 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 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 which shows "special production start processing" performed by a sub-control device. It is the 1st timing chart about execution of special production. It is a flow chart which shows "special production control processing" performed by a sub control device. It is the 1st example of a display which shows the display mode regarding special production|presentation. This is a second display example showing a display mode relating to a special effect. It is the 2nd timing chart about execution of special production.

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

(1. Outline configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, 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. 3) 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 (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the upper tray 12. FIG. At the central position of the upper plate 12, a performance button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are installed so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

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 where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with an intensity higher than the predetermined intensity. R. 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 has an upper end that can be opened and closed by an opening/closing plate, and has a ball entry hole into which a game ball can enter only when it is opened. The second big winning hole 26 takes in all the entered game balls from the center of the ball entering hole and guides them into the device through a tunnel-shaped delivery hole 261.例文帳に追加

A specific area 262 is installed in the second big prize winning port 26 at a central lower portion of the inside thereof, directly below the delivery port 261 . 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.
Intake openings for taking game balls into the game board 2 are arranged on both left and right sides above the specific area 262 in the second big winning opening 26 .
In addition, the second big winning hole 26 is configured so that the entering game ball enters the specific area 262 with a very high probability. A game ball entering the specific area 262 is taken into the game board 2 .

In the game board 2, an out port 203 for taking in game balls is arranged at the lowest part of the board surface at the central lower end of the game area 20. - 特許庁

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 electrical role 22 are, for example, 0.2 seconds x 1 in the normal state, and 2.0 seconds x 1 in a game state advantageous to the player (the general electrical role support state described later). times.

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, one game is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games, such as a 3R jackpot game that performs 3 rounds, a 9R jackpot game that performs 9 rounds, and a 15R jackpot game that performs 15 rounds, according to the small winning pattern. be done.

The pachinko machine 1 performs a predetermined condition (end condition ) is established, it is possible for the player to shift to a privilege game state that is advantageous for winning 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.
The termination condition of the general electric support state continues until the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the determination of whether the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times or until a big hit occurs during this period.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1, in the general electric support state, according to the fluctuation accompanying the determination of the final first special figure or the second special figure when the general electric support state ends, the production pattern display device 46 A performance is performed. The electric sapo special production, for example, implements the production prompting to increase the reserved memory while variably displaying the pseudo production pattern according to the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, if the determination result of the variation is a big win, an effect suggesting information of the big win game such as the number of rounds of the big win game to be executed later and the number of grants of the general electric support state (end condition) given after the big win game. to implement. Furthermore, the pattern variation of the pseudo performance pattern is terminated, and the effect is terminated by announcing a big win.

If the determination result of the variation is a small hit, an effect is implemented suggesting information of a big win game to be developed by entering a ball into a specific area in a small win game to be executed later. Further, the pattern variation of the pseudo performance pattern is terminated, and the performance is terminated by announcing that it is a small hit.

Even if the determination result of the variation is a loss, if there is a memory of a big win in the reserved memory, an effect suggesting information of a big win game to be carried out later is carried out. In this case, the electric sapo special performance does not suggest that the change is a loss, and is combined with the subsequent performance up to the change of the reserved memory that becomes the big hit. Then, it is desirable to confirm and display the effect symbol indicating the big hit in the reserved memory, and to effect the variation of the plurality of special symbols as if it were one variation. For example, in the electric support special performance corresponding to the variable display of the final special pattern in the privilege game state, the performance variation of the holding memory for the big hit is performed and the final display is performed, and the special pattern display device (281, 283) hits the big hit. Interval performance between the electric sapo special performance and the start performance of the big hit game may be performed while the fluctuation of the holding memory is being carried out. In addition, in the electric sapo special effect, the ready-to-win effect may be performed before the big hit pattern is confirmed and displayed.

Similarly, even if the determination result of the variation is a loss, if there is a memory of a small win in the reserved memory, a performance suggesting information of a big win game developed from the small win game is carried out. In this case, the electric sapo special performance does not suggest that the change is a loss, and is combined with the subsequent performance up to the change of the reserved memory that becomes a small hit. Then, it is desirable to confirm and display the effect symbol indicating the small hit in the reserved memory, and to effect the variation of the plurality of special symbols as if it were one variation. For example, in the electric support special performance corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols at the end of the privilege game state, the performance variation of the holding memory that becomes a small hit is performed and the final display is performed, in the special symbol display device (281, 283) During the execution of the variation of the holding memory for the small win, an interval performance between the electric support special performance and the start performance of the small winning game may be performed. In addition, in the electric sapo special effect, the ready-to-win effect may be performed before the small winning pattern is confirmed and displayed.

(2. Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 comprises a main control device 40 for controlling game progress and the like, and a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, a performance symbol control device 43, and a launch control device 44 as sub-control devices. be. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the performance pattern control device 43 are all provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are controlled by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and subroutines stored in the ROM is started in response to an interrupt signal with a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 also has a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.
In this embodiment, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

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

The main controller 40 includes a glass frame open switch 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530, and the inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3). ) is open or not, an inner frame open switch 502 is connected. In the drawings, the switch is simply described as SW. The glass frame open switch 501 and the inner frame open switch 502 output respective detection signals to the main controller 40 . In FIG. 4, "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). 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 figure The display control of the figure reserved number display device 284, the normal symbol display device 285 and the normal symbol reserved number display device 286 is performed.

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

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

The first special figure propriety determination table 621a is used for the propriety determination of the first special figure. The first special-figure success/failure determination table 621a includes a plurality of success/failure determination tables that can be selectively used according to the game state and later-described step setting values (simply referred to as setting values). The first special figure symbol selection table 622a is used when determining the symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special figure display device 281 as a result of the suitability determination of the first special figure. The first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a is used when selecting a variation pattern to be displayed on the first special figure display device 281 . 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. 37) 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 is used to count the number of times N of general electric support. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the general electric accessory support state after the end of the jackpot game, when the normal jackpot is achieved in the winning/failure determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. At this time, a predetermined value is set in the electric support counter 634 as the value of the normal electric support number N. The value of the general electric support number N is decremented by 1 each time the success/failure determination is performed, and when the general electric support number N becomes 0, the game state shifts from the general electric 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. 5 , the counter circuit 640 performs timing processing of various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1 , and the timer circuit 650 performs timing processing of various timers provided in the pachinko machine 1 . For example, the timer circuit 650 includes a variable time timer 651 in which the variable time of the first special figure or the second special figure is set according to the selected variation pattern. The main control device 40 performs variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol until the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, and when the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined. 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 the out-of-reach effect. Then, based on the extracted reach determination random number and the random number value set in the reach determination table 624, main controller 40 determines whether or not to perform the out-of-reach effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected via a payout relay terminal plate 534 to a payout motor 521 for paying out game balls and a payout switch 522 for detecting that the game balls have been paid out. The payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 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. 7 , the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit 671 , a power receiving circuit 672 , a power failure detection circuit 673 , and a backup power supply circuit 674 . The power supply circuit 671 converts an AC voltage supplied from an AC power supply (main power supply AC 24 V) provided outside to generate a DC voltage. A power switch 450 is provided in the power receiving circuit 672 , and the power circuit 671 is connected to an AC power supply via the power receiving circuit 672 . When the power switch 450 is turned on, the power circuit 671 is electrically connected to the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC 24V is supplied to the power circuit 671 . The power supply circuit 671 supplies necessary DC voltages to various controllers, actuators, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 1 is configured so that the winning probabilities of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed according to the set value. For example, the jackpot probability at 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, 1/199 for the setting value 3, and 1/199 for the setting value 4. 1/194, setting value 5 to 1/189, and setting value 6 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 1/7.0.

In the pachinko machine 1, the second big winning opening 26 is opened in the small winning game. The opening time and number of openings of the second big winning opening 26 in the small winning game are set to 6.0 seconds×1 time in either the normal game state or the normal electric support state.
In addition, in the small hit game, the probability of entering the game ball into the specific area 262 (V winning percentage) is set to about 100%.

Next, the types of jackpot games of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. In the pattern big hit by the judgment of the first special figure, for example, one game is selected from four types of big hit games: "4R privilege available", "4R privilege unavailable", "15R privilege available", and "15R privilege unavailable". selected. The jackpot game of the first special figure is determined according to the jackpot pattern set at the time of winning/losing determination.

In the case of "with 4R privilege", the round game is carried out for four rounds, and after the jackpot game is finished, the general electric support state is set. On the other hand, "no 4R privilege" means that the normal game state is set after the jackpot game ends. "15R privilege present" means that 15 rounds of the round game are carried out, and the general electric support state is set after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, "15R no privilege" means that the normal game state is set after the jackpot game ends. The occurrence rate of "with 4R privilege" is 40%, and the occurrence rate of "without 4R privilege", "with 15R privilege" and "without 15R privilege" is all 20%.

In the symbol jackpot based on the success/failure determination of the second special symbol, for example, only the jackpot game "15R privilege available" is carried out.

In the role big hit from the second special game, for example, "3R privilege available", "5R privilege available 1", "5R privilege available 2", "7R privilege available", "9R privilege available", " Any one game is selected from eight types of jackpot games, ie, 11R with privilege, 13R with privilege, and 15R with privilege. A big hit game generated from a small hit game of the second special figure is determined according to a small hit pattern set at the time of winning/failure determination.

"With 3R privilege" means that a round game is executed for three rounds, and after a jackpot game is finished, a general electricity support state is set, and the occurrence rate is set to 10%. In "5R privilege 1" and "5R privilege 2", five rounds of the round game are carried out, and after the jackpot game is completed, the general electric support state is set. The occurrence rate of "5R privilege 1" is 10%, and the occurrence rate of "5R privilege 2" is 30%. Both are the same in that the content of the big win game and the general electric support state after the end of the big win game are the same, but the termination conditions of the general electric support state are different.

"With 7R privilege" means that 7 rounds of the round game are carried out, and after the end of the jackpot game, the general electricity support state is set. "With 9R privilege" means that 9 rounds of the round game are carried out, and after the end of the jackpot game, the general electricity support state is set. "With 11R privilege" means that 11 rounds of the round game are carried out, and the general electric support state is set after the jackpot game ends. "With 13R privilege" means that 13 rounds of the round game are carried out, and the general electric support state is set after the jackpot game ends. "15R privilege present" means that 15 rounds of the round game are carried out, and the general electric support state is set after the end of the jackpot game. The occurrence rates of "7R privilege present", "9R privilege present", "11R privilege present", "13R privilege present" and "15R privilege present" are all 10%.

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. 9 and 10. FIG. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with three end conditions for ending the general electric support state.
As shown in FIG. 9(a), the end condition of the general electric power support state due to the first special pattern jackpot is that even after the jackpot game of "4R bonus" ends, the "15R bonus" jackpot game ends. It is the same even after. These termination conditions are: condition 1 that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure reached 99 times, condition 2 that the number of fluctuations of the second special figure reached 4 times, condition 3 that the first special figure and The condition is that the total number of fluctuations of the second special figure has reached 99 times.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the conditions for ending the general electric support state due to the second special symbol big hit are that the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol reaches 99 times as condition 1, and the second special symbol as condition 2. The number of fluctuations of the special figure has reached 4 times, and as condition 3, the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 99 times.

FIG. 10 shows conditions for terminating the general electric support state due to the jackpot of the second special figure. "3R benefits available", "5R benefits available 1", "9R benefits available", "11R benefits available", "13R benefits available", "15R benefits available" 7 types of jackpot games after the end of the general electricity support state The termination conditions are the same. These termination conditions are: condition 1 that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure reached 99 times, condition 2 that the number of fluctuations of the second special figure reached 4 times, condition 3 that the first special figure and The condition is that the total number of fluctuations of the second special figure has reached 99 times.

The conditions for ending the general electricity support state after the jackpot game of “5R privilege 2” are that the number of fluctuations of the first special figure reaches 99 times as condition 1, and the number of fluctuations of the second special figure as condition 2. It is a condition that the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 99 times as condition 3.

The conditions for ending the general electricity support state after the end of the "7R privilege" jackpot game are that the number of fluctuations of the first special pattern reaches 99 times as condition 1, and the number of fluctuations of the second special pattern is 11 as condition 2. The condition is that the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 99 times as condition 3.

(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. 11, main controller 40 sets the stack pointer to the stack address as the first process of the activation 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 performs an interrupt process (see FIG. 12), which will be described later (see FIG. 12), after process S12 is executed and before process S8 is executed again. Run.

(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. 12, 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. 11).

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.

As shown in FIG. 13, after the process S30, the main controller 40 saves the register (process S31) and executes the performance display data creation process (process S32). In process S32, main controller 40 displays the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of RWM 630 in the activation process (see FIG. 11) 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. 11).

Note that the main controller 40 executes the calculation processing for performance display (processing S10) in the startup processing (FIG. 11), while interrupting 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. 11) 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. 12) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, 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 details of the regular pattern entering ball confirmation processing (processing S102) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 16 .

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. 12).

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

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the fraud notification command from the main control device 40 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decoration lamp 113, outputting sound from the speaker 112, or the like. Further, the performance symbol control device 43, which has received the fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42, displays a warning 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. 15, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 14) 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. 15, 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. 14), 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. 14) 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. 16, 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. 14), and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S121: Yes), in process S122 it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage for the general pattern stored in the general pattern reservation storage area 633 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). do. If the determination is affirmative (process S122: Yes), the process returns.

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

(8. Appropriateness determination processing)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 17, the suitability determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the main controller 40, as the first process to be executed in the success/failure determination process (process S25), is the 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. 18 to 22 .

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 flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 22, the "normal figure right/wrong determination process" (process S200) executed in the right/wrong determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 18, the main controller 40, as the first process to be executed in the general pattern suitability determination process (processing S200), the general electrical 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. 19, in process S208, main controller 40 determines whether or not the result of the winning/losing determination of the normal figure is winning. Then, if the result of the success/failure determination of the normal pattern is a hit, and if the determination is affirmative (process S208: Yes), the main controller 40 performs processing for starting a winning game (normal pattern game). Specifically, the main controller 40 performs a process (process S209) for starting the operation of the universal electrical accessory 22. FIG. In addition, the main control device 40 transmits a winning game start command instructing the start of a winning game effect to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S210), and starts timing of the winning game start interval time. After processing S210, main controller 40 shifts to normal game processing (processing S250, see FIG. 18).

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. 18, the description of the general-purpose right/wrong 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. Then, after processing S212, the process proceeds to processing S213 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 20, in step S213, main controller 40 performs a win/fail decision based on a win/fail decision table (normal table) used in normal drawing and a win determination random number. As a result, if the result of the win/fail determination is a hit, and if the determination is affirmative in the process 214 (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 process 214 (process S214: No), main controller 40 determines a winning symbol based on the winning symbol determination random number (process 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 general pattern is shortened compared to the normal state if the game state is a probability variable game, general electric support state, etc. . For example, the main controller 40 selects a variation pattern with a variation time of 6.2 seconds in the normal state, and if the game state is a probability variation game or a general electric support state, the variation time is set to be longer than the normal state. Select a short variation pattern of 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 normal map reserved storage to the sub-integrated control device 42 (processing S220). Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the pending memory information transmits the pending memory information to the performance symbol control device 43, and updates the display contents of the normal pattern pending display (not shown) on the performance symbol display device 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. 18).

(8-2: Normal game processing)
Next, with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. 21, the general pattern game processing (processing S250) executed in the normal pattern suitability determination processing (processing S200) will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the general electric accessory 22 is open as the first process executed in the general game process (process S250) (process S251). Then, if the universal electrical accessory 22 is open and the determination is affirmative (process S251: Yes), the main controller 40 proceeds to process S252 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22 , in processing S252, the main controller 40 determines whether or not four game balls have entered the general electric accessory 22 based on the detection signal of the second special figure starting port switch 504 . Then, if the number of game balls entering the general electric role 22 has not reached four and the determination is negative (process S252: No), the main controller 40 releases the general electric role 22. It is determined whether or not a predetermined period of time has elapsed since (process S253). Then, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the general electric accessory 22 was opened and the determination is negative (process S253: No), the main controller 40 continues the general pattern game process (process S250, FIG. 21 (see FIG. 17), and returns to the success/failure determination process (see FIG. 17).

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

As a result, in the process S257, if the determination is affirmative (process S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the winning game in the process S258, and subsends the winning game end command in the process S259. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 42 . Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the winning game end command ends the winning game effect. After the process S259, the main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250, see FIG. 21), and returns to the winning/failure determination process (see FIG. 17). 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, while referring to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 to 33, the "special figure validity determination process" (process S300) executed in the validity determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) will be described. In the special figure right/wrong determination process (process S300), the "special figure right/wrong determination process" shown in FIGS. 23 to 27 and the "jackpot game process" shown in FIGS. 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. 23, 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.

On the other hand, if it is negative determination in process S305 (process S305: No), it will be determined whether there exists pending memory of the 1st special figure in process S307. If the determination is affirmative (process S307: Yes), shift processing of the first special figure pending storage is performed in process S308. 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.
In the processing S307, if there is no pending memory of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the determination is negative (processing S307: No), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

Following processing S306 or processing S308, as shown in FIG. 24, in processing S310, 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 S311, it is determined whether or not the win/loss determination is a big hit (symbol big hit). If it is a jackpot (symbol jackpot) (process S311: Yes), the jackpot pattern is determined based on the value of the jackpot pattern determination random number of the random numbers to be determined (process S312). In addition, the variation pattern (variation time) of the big hit is determined according to the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern of the random number to be the target of the success/failure determination and the current game state (normal game or general electric support state) (process S313).

Next, in processing S314, a big hit content setting process is performed, and the content of the big win game (special game) (opening pattern of the first big winning hole 25, opening effect time, ending effect time) is performed based on the value of the random number for determining the big win pattern. etc.) and the setting of the game state after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed in the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283, and the data indicating the result of the judgment (big hit, small hit, type of loss, Presence or absence of reach, fluctuation time, etc.) to output a special figure fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43 (processing S315). 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 S311 (process S311: 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 S321.

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 processing S311 and processing S320 (processing S311, processing S320: No), the success/failure determination is a loss. Therefore, in the process S325, the missing symbols are determined. Subsequently, a change pattern of losing is determined (process S326).

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 electric support flag is "1" and the determination is affirmative (process S327: Yes), the electric support counter, which is the end condition of the normal electric support state, is decremented in process S328.

In this case, the electric support counter is a condition 1 counter whose end condition is the number of fluctuations of the first special figure, a condition 2 counter whose end condition is the number of fluctuations of the second special figure, and the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second It has a condition 3 counter with the end condition of the total number of fluctuations of 2 special figures. Then, if the variation based on the propriety determination is the variation of the first special figure, 1 is subtracted from the condition 1 counter. If the variation is the variation of the second special figure, subtract 1 from the condition 2 counter. Also, regardless of whether the variation is the variation of the first special figure or the variation of the second special figure, 1 is subtracted from the condition 3 counter according to the variation. After that, the process proceeds to step S315.

If it is a negative determination in the processing S303 shown in FIG. 23 (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 it is 1, it is in the normal electric support state). If the determination is affirmative (process S336: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S337. As a result, the general electricity support state is shifted to the normal game state. Then, in step S338, the jackpot flag is set to "1". After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If the symbol is not a jackpot symbol and a negative determination is made in process S332 (process S332: No), it is determined in process S340 whether or not the electric support flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S340: Yes), in process S341, it is determined whether or not conditions for ending the general electricity support state are satisfied. That is, whether the number of fluctuations of the first special figure reaches 99 times and the condition 1 counter becomes "0", or whether the number of fluctuations of the second special figure reaches, for example, 4 times and the condition 2 counter becomes "0". It is determined whether or not the total number of fluctuations of the first and second special figures reaches 99 times and the condition 3 counter becomes "0".

If the end condition is satisfied in process S341 and the determination is affirmative (process S341: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S342 (process S342). This terminates the general electricity support state.

After processing S342, or when processing S340 or processing S341 is negative (processing S340, processing S341: No), in processing S343, the state designation command based on the open extension flag or the like is sent to the sub-integrated control device. 42 and the performance symbol control device 43.

Next, in processing S344, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small winning symbol. If it is an affirmative judgment (process S344: Yes), the process which makes the 2nd special figure display device 283 confirm and display a small hit design in process S345 is performed. 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, the small hit flag is set to "1" (process S346). After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".
In addition, in this "special figure win/loss determination process", even if a small hit is achieved, the game state is continued in the general electric support state if the end condition of the general electric support state is not satisfied.

If it is not a small winning design in processing S344 (processing S344: No), it is a losing design, so in processing S347, 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 effect symbol control device 43 confirm and display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the missing symbol of the first special symbol in the effect symbol display device 46 . After that, the process shifts to "special game processing".

If the determination is affirmative in processing S304 of FIG. 23 (processing S304: No), as shown in FIG. If it is an affirmative determination (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 confirmed symbol display end process of the process S351 End of display, send a command regarding end of finalized symbol display to the sub-integrated control device 42 and effect symbol control device 43, and then shift to "special game processing".
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 .

If a negative determination is made in the process S350 (process S350: No), the process S351 is skipped and the process proceeds to "special game process".

(8-4: Special game processing)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 to 33, the "special game process" for carrying out the small winning game and the big winning game will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, 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. 17).

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 ( 25) is set to open.
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), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the number has reached 10 (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. 28) (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 . Next, it is confirmed whether or not the electric support flag is "1", and if "1", the electric support flag is reset to "0".
Furthermore, in this process, after the jackpot game by the accessory jackpot ends, whether or not to shift to the general electric support state, or the termination 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. 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 S439 whether or not the validity period of the specific area 262 has expired. If the determination is affirmative (process S439: Yes), a small-hit end effect is set in process S440, and a small-hit end command is transmitted 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. 28 (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. 31) (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 shift 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 affirmative (process S473: Yes), in process S474, the end condition of the general electric support state selected in the jackpot content setting process (S314 in FIG. 24 or process S436 in FIG. 30) is set. Then, the electric support flag is set to "1" (process S475).

Next, in processing S476, the game state after the end of the big win game is set, and when the state is shifted to the general power support state after the end of the big win game, the state is set to the general power support state. Then, in step S477, the jackpot flag is reset to "0" and the jackpot game is terminated.

(9. Electric sapo special performance)
Next, when the pachinko machine 1 is in the general electricity support state, the electricity support special effect executed according to the final change of the first special figure or the second special figure, which is the end condition of the general electricity support state, will be described.
The electric sapo special performance is a performance performed by the performance symbol display device 46 via the performance symbol control device 43 under the control of the sub-integrated control device 42 . The electric support special effect is performed by, for example, "special effect start processing" shown in FIG.

(9-1: Special effect start processing)
As shown in FIG. 34 , “special effect start processing” is a subroutine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 .
In the "special effect start process", the sub-integrated control device 42 first determines whether or not a variation start command (see FIG. 24, process S315) has been received from the main control device 40 in process S501. If the determination is negative (process S<b>501 : No), this process is terminated and the sub-integrated control device 42 returns to the main routine.

If the determination in process S501 is affirmative (process S501: Yes), it is determined in process S502 whether or not the game state is the general electricity support state. If the determination is negative (process S502: No), the process returns.
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S502: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure, which is one of the termination conditions of the general electricity support state, is the 99th time in process S503. If the determination is affirmative (process S503: Yes), the process proceeds to process 506.

If the determination is negative in processing S503 (processing S503: No), it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the second special figure, which is one of the end conditions of the general electricity support state in processing S504, is the specified number of times. . For example, if the small winning pattern that causes the general electric support state is "5R privilege 2", the first time, if the small winning pattern is "7R privilege available", the 11th time, If other small winning patterns It is determined whether or not it is the fourth time. If the determination is affirmative (process S504: Yes), the process proceeds to process 506.

If the determination in process S504 is negative (process S504: No), in process S505, whether the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure, which is one of the termination conditions of the general electricity support state, is the 99th time determine whether or not If the determination is negative (process S505: No), the process returns.

If the determination in process S505 is affirmative (process S505: Yes), in process S506, whether or not the variation pattern (variation time) set by the main controller 40 is suitable for the pattern for implementing the electric support special effect. determine whether If the determination is negative (process S506: No), the process returns.

If it is affirmative determination in process S506 (process S506: Yes), it will transfer to "special production|presentation control process" in process S507, and an electric support special production will be started. As a result, a command for starting production is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the production pattern control device 43, and an electric support special production is carried out in the production pattern display device 46 via the production pattern control device 43 according to the command. .

It should be noted that the electric support special effect does not necessarily have to be performed according to the final change in the general electric support state. For example, it may be determined whether or not to carry out the electric support special effect according to the variation pattern set in the main controller 40 (see FIG. 20, process S216). The main controller 40 selects the variation pattern of the final variation of the general electricity support state from the variation pattern table corresponding to the electricity support special effect. Then, if the selected variation pattern is a time pattern suitable for the performance, the performance is carried out. On the other hand, if the time pattern is not suitable for the effect, the effect is not executed (see FIG. 34, processing S506).

(9-2: Production example 1)
As shown in FIG. 35, the electric sapo special effect is, for example, when the fourth fluctuation of the second special figure, which is the end condition of the general electric support state, is started in the second special figure display device 283, the effect symbol display. A performance is started at the device 46 .
First, as [Example 1 of production], an example of production when the fourth variation of the second special figure is a small hit or a big hit will be described.
The electric sapo special production is the first production period (X period) from the start of the production fluctuation until the predetermined time has passed, and in the production of this period, the pseudo production pattern corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special figure is changed. Prompt to increase the reserved memory of the second special figure. In the general electric support state, it becomes easy to enter the second special figure starting port 24, so it is urged to hit the right hand aiming at the right game area where the second special figure starting port 24 is arranged.

Subsequently, the electric sapo special effect is set as a second effect period (Y period) from the passage of a predetermined time until the fourth variation of the second special figure is completed, and is performed later in the effect of this period. Suggesting the information of the jackpot game such as the number of rounds of the jackpot game and the termination condition of the general electric support state given after the jackpot game is over, and notifying that the judgment result of the variation of the second special figure is a small win or a big hit. . For example, after executing the ready-to-win performance, the small winning performance pattern or the big winning performance pattern is confirmed and displayed. After that, the electric sapo special effect ends with the end of the variation of the second special figure. Then, a small winning game or a big winning game is started, and the production of the small winning game or the big winning game is carried out in the production pattern display device 46 .

(9-3: Production example 2)
Next, as [Production example 2], a production example in the case where the fourth variation of the second special figure is lost will be described.
In this case, the electric sapo special effect is the first effect period (X period) from the start of the effect fluctuation until a predetermined time elapses, in the same way as [Production example 1]. Along with varying the pseudo performance pattern corresponding to the variation, it is urged to increase the reserved memory of the second special symbol.

Subsequently, the electric sapo special effect of [Production example 2] is determined in the second production period (Y period) from the passage of a predetermined time until the fluctuation of the fourth second special figure ends. Do not report that the result is a miss. Then, in the second rendering period, information about the result of the prefetch determination of the pending memory at the present time is suggested.

In addition, the effect of [Production example 2] is a series of production addition periods (Z period) from the end of the fourth fluctuation of the second special figure to the end of the fluctuation of the pending memory showing the information on the result of the look-ahead judgment. A production is performed, and the fluctuations of the plurality of second special symbols are produced so as to appear as if they were one fluctuation. In this case, the variation time of the second special figure corresponding to the reserved storage is a very short variation pattern (for example, 0.5 seconds).

Substantially in the general electric support state, it is easy to enter the second special figure start port 24 and the pending memory is full. For example, if all of the reserved memories are lost or if the fourth reserved memory is a small hit or a big hit, the electric support special effect is carried out until the fluctuation of the fourth reserved memory is completed. On the other hand, if the second reserved memory is a small win or a big hit, the electric support special effect is executed until the end of the variation of the second reserved memory.

In the effect of [Example 2 of effect], if any of the reserved memories are lost, the effect is notified over the second effect period to the additional effect period. For example, after executing the ready-to-win effect, the difference may be confirmed and displayed. According to this, the expectation of the player can be aroused by the execution of the ready-to-win effect.

[Production example 2] production is, if there is a memory of a small win or a big win in the reserved memory, in the second production period, the number of rounds of the big win game and the number of times of granting the privilege game state given after the big win game. A production that suggests game information is performed. After that, it is suggested that a small win or a big win will occur from the second performance period to the additional performance period. For example, after executing the ready-to-win effect, a small win or a big win may be determined and displayed. In addition, during the second performance period, the indication of the big win game information and the fact that the small win or the big win will be confirmed are displayed, and while the second special figure display device 283 is performing the change of the reserved memory. Interval performance such as counting down toward the big win game may be performed between the performance of the pattern confirmation display and the start performance of the big win game.

(9-4: Special effect control processing)
The pachinko machine 1 performs control regarding the start of the production of the first production period, the start of the production of the second production period, the start of the production of the additional production period, etc. in the electric sapo special production, for example, "special production control processing”. For example, the "special effect control process" is a process executed in the process S507 of the "special effect control process" in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 36, in the "special effect control process", the sub-integrated control device 42 first determines whether or not the second effect flag is "1" in process S551. The second effect flag is a flag that is set to "1" when the effect of the second effect period is started. If the determination is affirmative (process S551: Yes), the process proceeds to process S559.

If a negative determination is made in process S551 (process S551: No), it is determined whether or not the first effect flag is "1" in process S552. The first effect flag is a flag that is set to "1" when the effect of the first effect period is started. If the determination is negative (process S552: No), then in process S553 a process for starting the effect of the first effect period is performed. As a result, a command for starting the production of the first production period is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the production pattern control device 43, and the production pattern display device 46 via the production pattern control device 43 responds to the command. The production of the first production period of the production is carried out. In the following process S554, "1" is set to the first effect flag.

In the case of affirmative determination (processing S552: Yes) in processing S552, or after processing S554, it is determined whether or not the pending storage of the second special figure is "4" in processing S555. That is, it is determined whether or not the reserved storage of the second special figure is full. If the determination is negative (process S555: No), the process returns to the "special effect start process" (see FIG. 34, process S507).

If it is affirmative determination in process S555 (process S555: Yes), it will be determined whether the 1st production|presentation period passed in process S556. If the determination is negative (process S556: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in process S556 (process S556: Yes), in process S557, the process of ending the effect of the first effect period and starting the effect of the second effect period is performed. As a result, commands for the end of the first effect period and the start of the effect in the second effect period are transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the effect pattern control device 43, and the effect pattern is transmitted through the effect pattern control device 43 according to the command. On the display device 46, the effect of the second effect period of the electric sapo special effect is performed. In the subsequent process S558, the second effect flag is set to "1".

In the case of an affirmative determination in the process S551 (process S551: Yes), or after the process S558, in the process S559, it is determined whether or not the second effect period has elapsed. If the determination is negative (process S559: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S559 (process S559: Yes), in the process S560, it is determined whether or not the variation is winning, that is, a small hit or a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (process S560: Yes), a process of ending the electric support special effect is performed in process S561. As a result, a command for ending the electric sapo special effect is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the performance symbol control device 43, and the electric sapo special effect is executed on the performance symbol display device 46 via the performance symbol control device 43 according to the command. finish.

If the determination in process S560 is negative (process S560: No), in process S562, the effect of the effect addition period corresponding to the change in the reserved memory is started. As a result, a command for starting the production of the production addition period is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the production pattern control device 43, and in accordance with the command, the production pattern display device 46 via the production pattern control device 43 provides an electric support special production. The production of the production addition period is carried out. After that, when the reserved memory is digested by the variation of the second special figure, the production of the production addition period is terminated.

Following processing S561 or processing S562, in processing S563, the first effect flag and the second effect flag are each reset to "0". Then return.

(9-5: Effect display mode)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38, a display example of the electric sapo special effect 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.

When the game state is the general electric support state, the pachinko machine 1 displays a state indication display section 721 indicating the general electric support state on the upper left side of the display screen. For example, the state suggestive display unit 721 suggests that the power supply support state is in effect by displaying "Tatsuyoshi Chance!". A first retained memory display image 731 indicating the existence of the retained memory of the first special figure is displayed on the lower left side of the display screen. 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.

The pachinko machine 1, if the result of the winning/failure determination is a small hit, as shown in FIG. A small winning pseudo performance pattern 703 consisting of three identical small winning patterns corresponding to the small winning patterns of .

When the pachinko machine 1 starts the electric power support special effect at the final change that is the end condition of the general power support state, as the effect of the first effect period (X period, see FIG. 35), as shown in FIG. , a right hitting display section 741 is displayed in the upper half of the display screen of the performance symbol display device 46 to prompt right hitting. Also, in the substantially central portion of the display screen, a reservation promotion display section 742 is displayed to prompt an increase in the reservation memory of the second special figure. Furthermore, at the lower part of the display screen, a variable display of a small pseudo effect pattern 700 is performed.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 prompts the player to increase the reserved memory of the second special figure in the first period of the general electric support special effect, thereby giving the player an advantage in entering the second special figure starting port 24. It is possible to accumulate a lot of reserved memories at the end of the general electric support state, and give an opportunity to win a big hit (accessory big hit) immediately after the end of the general electric support state.

The pachinko machine 1, if the last variation in the general electric support state is a small win or a big win, or if there is a small win or a big win in the reserved memory even if the change is a loss, the first of the electric support special effect In the performance of the 2 performance period (Y period, see FIG. 35), the performance showing the information of the subsequent big win game is performed. As shown in FIG. 38(b), at the upper right corner of the display screen of the performance symbol display device 46, a small pseudo performance symbol 700 is variably displayed. Then, a round notice display portion 751 for giving notice of the number of rounds of the jackpot game is displayed substantially in the center of the display screen. Further, below it, an electric support notice display portion 752 for giving notice of termination conditions of the general electric support state provided after the end of the jackpot game is displayed.

In addition, when the last change in the general electric support state is a small win or the holding memory is a small win, the pachinko machine 1 displays a jackpot of a character big hit developed from a small win in the round notice display section 751 and the electric support notice display section 752. Display game information.

After that, if the last change in the general electric support state is a small win or a big win, the pachinko machine 1 performs a ready-to-win performance at the end of the second performance period of the electric support special performance, and a jackpot pseudo performance pattern 702 or a small win pseudo. The performance pattern 703 is confirmed and displayed, and the power supply special performance is terminated. In addition, if there is a small win or a big win in the reserved memory, the pachinko machine 1 continues the reach from the second production period to the additional production period (until the end of the fluctuation corresponding to the reserved memory in the Z period, see FIG. 35). A performance is performed, a big win pseudo performance pattern 702 or a small win pseudo performance pattern 703 is fixedly displayed, and the electric support special performance is ended.

It is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 perform an electric support special performance at the end of the general electric support state even if the change or the reserved memory at the end of the general electric support state is not a small win or a big win. In this case, after performing the display of the right-handed display unit 741 and the holding promotion display unit 742 in the first effect period of the electric sapo special effect, over the second effect period to the additional effect period, the information of the big hit game is not displayed. A performance is performed, and the false performance pattern is determined and displayed.
Not limited to this, even if the last change in the general electric support state or the hold memory is lost, the round notice display part 751 and the electric support notice display part 752 are displayed in the second effect period, and the fake jackpot game information may be displayed.

The pachinko machine 1 does not necessarily have to display the round notice display section 751 and the electric support notice display section 752 in the performance showing the jackpot game information during the second performance period of the electric support special performance. For example, at the beginning of the second effect period, a mini-game or the like prompting the player's operation (for example, pattern matching according to the operation of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16, etc.) is performed. Then, depending on the result of this game, both the round notice display portion 751 and the electric support notice display portion 752, or only the round notice display portion 751 as shown in FIG. As shown, only the electric support notice display portion 752 is displayed. Furthermore, depending on the result of this game, an option may be provided to display neither the round notice display section 751 nor the electric support notice display section 752 .

Incidentally, the pachinko machine 1 does not necessarily have to use the pseudo performance symbol when notifying the determination result in the electric sapo special performance. For example, in the second performance period of the electric sapo special performance, when the round notice display part 751 and the electric sapo notice display part 752 are displayed, the display of the pseudo performance pattern is stopped, and "small win", "big win". , and "missing" may be displayed to notify the user.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, the starting port 24, the numerical data extracting means (process S112, processing S117) for extracting numerical data resulting from the ball entering the starting port 24, and the extracted numerical data are retained and stored to reach the specified number. Hold storage means (process S112, process S117) that can store a plurality of up to, success judgment means (process S311, process S320) that judges whether or not to win based on the reserved and stored numerical data, and A special pattern display device 281, 283 for confirming and displaying a special pattern indicating a result after variable display, a production pattern display device 46 for displaying a production pattern corresponding to the special pattern, and a special pattern display device 46 for displaying a production pattern corresponding to the special pattern, and a special A small winning game execution means ( Processing S404), the result of the winning/failure determination is winning, and a special symbol indicating the winning of the big hit is displayed on the special symbol display devices 281 and 283, or the game ball enters the specific area 262 in the small winning game. As a result, the big winning game executing means (process S457) for executing the big winning game in which the big winning opening 26 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and the extracted numerical data are processed prior to the winning judgment performed based on the numerical data. a numerical data confirmation means (processing S113, processing S118) for confirming whether or not there is a possibility of winning and the information of the big win game when there is a possibility of winning; S457) executes one big win game from a plurality of kinds of big win games according to the kind of big win patterns or small win patterns displayed on the special pattern display devices 281 and 283, and after the end of the specific big win game. A pinball game machine that provides a privileged game state advantageous for obtaining a small win for a prescribed period, wherein during the prescribed period of the privileged game state, a special performance is performed according to the variable display of the special symbols performed at least at the end of the period. A special effect execution means (process S507) is provided, and the special effect is based on the result of the determination of whether or not the variable display is correct or the confirmation result of the pending storage confirmed by the numerical data confirmation means (process S113, process S118). It implements an effect suggesting the information of the jackpot game.

In addition, the special performance includes a first performance period during which a performance is performed to encourage an increase in the reserved memory, and a second performance that is followed by a performance suggesting information on a big hit game based on the result of the win/fail judgment or the confirmation result of the reserved memory. period.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, by performing a special effect at the time of the final change of the privilege game state, the player is interested in the privilege game state, concentrates on the game, and responds to the end of the privilege game state. It can increase your tension. In addition, the player is encouraged to increase the reserved memory in the special performance, thereby increasing the chances of judging whether or not the special symbol is appropriate, thereby enhancing the player's expectation for the big win. Furthermore, by showing the information of the jackpot game from the small win or the big win game from the big win according to the confirmation result of the reserved memory, the player is made to feel relieved and the game can be continued with a margin. be able to. In this way, by temporarily increasing the player's sense of tension and expectation, and then reducing the sense of tension and expectation, it is possible to realize a game full of interest.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 can sharpen the special performance by combining the performance of the first performance period and the performance of the second performance period in the special performance, thereby increasing the fun of the performance.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine of a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the configuration is such that the electric support special effect is performed once at the final change of the general electric support state, but the present invention is not limited to this. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the electric sapo special performance is performed not only at the final fluctuation of the general electric support state but also at a plurality of preset fluctuations in the general electric support state. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment, and the description will focus on the points of difference.

In the present embodiment, the electric support special effect is performed a plurality of times in the electric power support state after the accessory jackpot game with the small winning symbol "7R privilege" shown in FIG. 10 is finished. In the general electric support state after the end of the jackpot game with the small hit symbol "7R privilege", the number of fluctuations of the second special figure reaches 11 times as an end condition. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, for example, the electric support special effect is performed at the time of a plurality of fluctuations at predetermined intervals, such as the first, sixth, and eleventh times of the second special figure. It is possible.

In this embodiment, in the general electricity support state, the production of the first production period and the production of the second production period of the electric sapo special production are performed in accordance with the first variation of the second special figure. In this case, if the first variation is a small win or a big win, the electric support special performance is terminated in the performance of the second performance period, and then the game shifts to a small win game or a big win game.

When the first variation is lost, the electric sapo special effect performs the effect in the first effect period, the effect in the second effect period, and the effect in the additional effect period. In this case, if there is a possibility of a small win or a big win in the second, third, fourth and fifth reserved memories, during the second performance period, the accessory big win game or big win from the small win game. A presentation is performed to suggest the information of the big win game such as the number of rounds of the big win game by and the number of grants of the privilege game state to be granted after the big win game. After that, it is suggested that a small win or a big win will occur from the second performance period to the additional performance period. For example, a small win or a big win may be determined and displayed after performing a ready-to-win effect. In addition, during the second performance period, the indication of the big win game information and the fact that the small win or the big win will be confirmed are displayed, and while the second special figure display device 283 is performing the change of the reserved memory. Interval performance such as counting down toward the big win game may be performed between the performance of the pattern confirmation display and the start performance of the big win game.

If the variation is not successful in any of the first to fifth times, the power supply special performance is terminated at the end of the fifth variation. After that, along with the sixth variation, the performance of the first performance period and the second performance period of the electric sapo special performance are performed again. If the 6th variation is a small win or a big win, the electric support special performance is terminated at the end of the 6th variation, and then the game shifts to a small win game or a big win game.

When the sixth variation is lost, the electric sapo special effect performs the effect in the first effect period, the effect in the second effect period, and the effect in the additional effect period. In this case, if there is a possibility of a small win or a big win in the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th reserved memories, the accessory big win game or big win from the small win game in the second performance period. A presentation is performed to suggest the information of the big win game such as the number of rounds of the big win game by and the number of grants of the privilege game state to be granted after the big win game. After that, it is suggested that a small win or a big win will occur from the second performance period to the additional performance period.

If the change is not successful in any of the 6th to 10th times, the power supply special effect is terminated at the end of the 10th change. After that, along with the 11th change, which is the end condition of the general electric support state, the first production period and the second production period of the electric power support special production are performed three times. If the 11th variation is a small win or a big win, the electric support special performance is terminated in the performance of the second performance period, and then the game shifts to a small win game or a big win game.

When the eleventh change is not successful, the electric sapo special effect performs the effect in the first effect period, the effect in the second effect period, and the effect in the additional effect period. In this case, if there is a possibility of a small win or a big win in any of the reserved memories a to d, in the second effect period, the number of rounds of the jackpot game from the small win game or the big win game by the big win, and after the big win game A presentation is performed to suggest information of a big winning game such as the number of times of granting a privilege game state to be granted. After that, it is suggested that a small win or a big win will occur from the second performance period to the additional performance period. If any of the reserved memories a to d is out, the electric support special effect is terminated at the end of the fluctuation for the reserved memory d.

In this way, in the general electricity support state, the electricity support special effect is performed at intervals of four fluctuations, which is the upper limit of the reserved memory. According to this, the electric sapo special performance is continuously performed, and the player's sense of tension and anticipation for the big win can be further heightened.

This embodiment has the following configuration in addition to the same configuration as the first embodiment. That is, the special effect is configured to be executed according to a plurality of changes in the special symbols set in advance at intervals during a predetermined period of the privilege game state. As a result, the frequency of execution of the special performance can be increased, the player's sense of tension and anticipation for the big win can be heightened, and the amusement of the game can be increased.

It should be noted that 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, in the electric sapo special performance, if there are multiple possibilities of small wins and big wins in the pending memory, during the electric sapo special performance, a plurality of jackpot games corresponding to each of the possible small wins and big wins are held. information (the number of rounds, conditions for ending the general electricity support state) may be displayed. In this way, by suggesting a series of jackpot games a plurality of times, it is possible to provide the player with a more relaxed game.
Further, the present invention may be configured such that a big winning hole having a specific area is arranged only in the right-handed area, and the big winning hole 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 area, L: left-handed area, R: right-handed area, 46: production pattern display device, 22: normal electric accessory, 23: first special figure start port, 24 : 2nd special figure start opening (start opening), 25: 1st big winning opening, 26: 2nd big winning opening (big winning opening), 262: specific area, 281: 1st special figure display device (first special Symbol display device), 283: Second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device), 40: Main control device (numerical data extraction means, retention storage means, success/failure determination means, big hit game execution means, small hit game execution means, numerical data confirmation means), 42: sub-integrated control device (special effect execution means)

Claims (1)

a starting port;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data resulting from the ball entering the starting hole;
a pending storage means capable of storing a plurality of the extracted numerical data as pending storage until a specified number is reached;
a success/fail judgment means for judging whether or not a prize is won based on the retained and stored numerical data;
A special symbol display device that confirms and displays after variably displaying the special symbol indicating the result of the success/failure determination;
a production pattern display device for displaying a production pattern corresponding to the special pattern;
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;
For the extracted numerical data, whether or not there is a possibility of winning and information on a big winning game when there is a possibility of winning is confirmed before the determination of success or failure performed based on the numerical data. Numerical data confirmation means,
The big-hit game executing means executes one big-hit game from a plurality of kinds of big-hit games in accordance with the kind of the big-hit symbols or the small-hit symbols displayed on the special symbol display device,
A pinball game machine that imparts a privilege game state advantageous for obtaining a small win for a predetermined period after the end of a specific big win game,
In the predetermined period, a special effect execution means for performing a special effect according to the variable display of the special symbols a plurality of times set in advance at intervals and the variable display of the special symbols performed at the end of the period,
The special effect execution means carries out, as the special effect, an effect suggesting information of a big hit game based on the result of the determination of whether or not the variable display is performed or the confirmation result of the pending memory confirmed by the numerical data confirmation means. ,
A period during which the special symbols fluctuate due to the reserved memory at the end of the predetermined period is set as a performance addition period of the special performance, and the fluctuation of the special symbols due to the reserved memory is one period following the special performance. This pinball game machine is characterized by performing an effect that looks like fluctuation.

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