JP7142934B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a game machine capable of transitioning to a general electric accessory support state that facilitates entry of a ball into a starting port provided in a normal electric accessory that opens and closes according to the result of a lottery.

Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, which is a game machine, a lottery related to normal symbols is performed, and when winning is won, the normal electric accessory opens to facilitate ball entry into the start hole, and it is easy to enter the ball into the start hole. As a result, a win-or-no decision is made regarding special symbols, and when the decision result is a win, a big hit game or a small win game is performed, and the game configuration that is advantageous for winning prize balls is the mainstream.

In this type of pachinko machine, after the jackpot game is over, the game state can be shifted to a state in which the winning probability of the winning judgment of the special symbol is high, or the start opening provided in the ordinary electric accessory that can be opened and closed. It is common to be able to transition to a general electric function support state (also called a general electric support state) that facilitates entry into the ball. As a result, a game state that is advantageous for winning the next big hit is created.

In addition, as a pachinko machine of this kind, Patent Document 1 discloses a game state in which small winning games are frequently implemented (so-called small winning rush) by shifting the game state to a high probability state and a non-general electric support state. State) is disclosed. In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, in a normal state (low probability and non-general electric support state), a game is mainly performed by aiming at the first start opening by hitting to the left and judging whether the first special symbol is right or wrong. On the other hand, at least at the time of the small hit rush, the game is mainly performed by aiming at the second start opening by hitting to the right and mainly determining the success or failure of the second special symbol.

Furthermore, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 sets the fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the determination of whether the second special symbol is right or wrong during the small hit rush to an extremely short time, but sets it to an extremely long time in the normal state. do. This suppresses aiming for a small hit by right-handed hitting in the normal state where left-handed hitting is recommended.

JP 2019-022629 A

By the way, in conventional gaming machines, the game state in which right-handed hitting is recommended is not limited to a small hit rush. It is also used in the general electric support state etc. As described above, the recent game machines including small winning rushes have diversified and complicated configurations, but there are many problems derived from this, and it cannot be said that the problems have been sufficiently solved. rice field. As such a problem, in this type of gaming machine, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the general electric support state is set to be extremely short, but the second special symbol in the normal state (non-universal electric support state) The fluctuation time is set to be extremely long, and when there is a pending memory of the second special symbol held in the general electricity support state when the state is shifted from the general electricity support state to the normal state, the normal state by these holding memories Since the variation time of the second special symbol at 2 becomes extremely long, the progress of the game is stagnated, causing inconvenience to the player.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention is capable of avoiding long-term fluctuations of the special symbols in a gaming machine in which the fluctuation time of the special symbols is greatly different between the normal state and the general power support state, and the progress of the game. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine with good performance.

The game machine according to the present invention is
a first starting port arranged so that at least a game ball flowing down the left game area of the game board can enter;
The normal figure operation opening placed in the right game area,
At least the game ball flowing down the game area where the normal pattern operation port is arranged is arranged at a position where it can be entered, and it is opened according to the result of the lottery resulting from the ball entering the normal pattern operation port and the second a normal electric accessory having a starting port;
Numerical data relating to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port, or Numerical data relating to the second special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port A success/failure determination means for executing at least a success/failure determination related to a small hit and a big hit based on
When the execution condition for the suitability determination is not satisfied, the extracted numerical data is stored as a reserved storage and the upper limit number of reservations is stored as an upper limit, and the suitability determination is executed based on the satisfaction of the execution condition. a reserved memory means for digesting the reserved memory;
a jackpot pattern selection means for selecting a jackpot pattern of the first special pattern or the second special pattern when the result of the hit/fail determination is a jackpot,
The jackpot pattern selection means can select at least a first jackpot pattern and a second jackpot pattern as the jackpot patterns,
When the selected jackpot pattern is the first jackpot pattern,
After the jackpot game, a first variation time shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol associated with the success/failure determination of the second special symbol for the variation of the second special symbol associated with the success/failure determination of the second special symbol. , the game state is shifted to a general electric role support state that makes it easier to enter the ball into the ordinary electric role, and in this state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol fluctuate. on the condition that the predetermined number of times the general electric accessory support state ends In a gaming machine that changes to the extended second variable time and shifts the game state to a non-general accessory support state,
At least a notification means for performing a right-handed recommended notification that recommends a right-handed hit during the general electric accessory support state in a normal notification mode,
The notification means is based on the fact that the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the number of pending memories of the numerical data related to the second special symbol has reached the number of times of termination . and a notification mode changing means capable of changing the notification mode for recommending hitting to the right to a special notification mode different from the normal notification mode.

In addition, it is desirable that the game machine has a configuration in which the game area is divided according to the shooting power of shooting the game ball. When the game ball is shot with a force less than a predetermined shooting power, the game ball is made to flow down to the left game area, while when the game ball is shot with a power greater than the predetermined shooting power, the game ball is made to flow down to the right game area. Configuration.

In addition, the game machine has a configuration that makes it easy to enter a normal electric role by extending the opening time of the normal electric role in the general electric role support state more than in the non-universal electric role support state. desirable.

According to the present invention, the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the number of pending memories of the numerical data related to the second special symbol reaches the predetermined end number of times of the general electric accessory support state. Then, it is possible to change from the normal notification mode of the right-handed recommended notification, which has been used until then, to a special notification mode with a different notification mode. For example, in the special notification mode, by changing the right-handed recommendation notification to a mode in which the right-handed recommendation is less explicit, the player will not actively continue right-handed hitting, and the second variation time, which is longer than the first variation time, is changed. It is possible to reduce the increase in the reserved memory that will be fluctuated by the fluctuation time of . Therefore, it is possible to smoothly progress the game. Also, as a result, for example, a player who is thinking of stopping the game when the general electric role support state ends, stops the game because the variable display of the second special symbol does not end in the normal state. It is possible to prevent the problem of being dissatisfied with being unable to do something.

In addition, in the game machine, the winning probability of the success/failure determination is Both are low-probability states,
When the selected jackpot pattern is the second jackpot pattern, after the jackpot game, at least the fluctuation of the second special pattern is determined from the fluctuation time of the first special pattern associated with the success/failure determination of the first special pattern. The third variation time is shorter and shorter than the second variation time, and the game state is set to a state in which the winning probability of the success/fail judgment is high and in a non-generic accessory support state, which is advantageous for obtaining the small win. state can be changed.

In addition, when the selected jackpot pattern is the second jackpot pattern, after the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine shifts to a high probability state and general electric role support state, and in this state, the first special pattern and the second special pattern On the condition that the fluctuation of the special pattern reaches a predetermined first fluctuation frequency, it is possible to shift to a state (small hit rush) that is advantageous for obtaining a small hit as a high probability state and a non-universal electric role support state. desirable. Not limited to this, immediately after the big hit game, the variation of the second special symbol accompanying the success/failure determination of the second special symbol is performed in the first variation time, and the game state is set to a high probability state and the winning probability of the success/failure determination. You may make it shift to a state advantageous to acquisition of a small hit as a non-common electric role product support state.

Furthermore, the game machine sets the variation time of the second special symbol to be shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol in the general electric accessory support state regardless of the high probability state or the low probability state. In addition, the first variation time of the second special symbol is a time extremely shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol in the high probability state after the jackpot game caused by the second jackpot symbol and in the non-general role support state. set to Furthermore, the second variation time of the second special symbol is extremely longer than the variation time of the first special symbol in the high probability state and non-universal role support state, and the low probability state and non-university role support state. It is desirable to set the time. In addition, the first variable time and the third variable time of the second special symbol may be the same time.

In addition, in the notification mode changing means, when the second variation count is reached, the game machine shifts to the special notification mode according to the remaining variation count until the first variation count is reached and the number of the reserved memories. is determined whether or not to perform the change, and when it is determined that the determination result is performed, the change to the special notification mode is performed.

According to this, the change to the special notification mode is not uniformly performed only by reaching the second variation count, but the balance between the remaining variation count and the reserved memory count is considered to suppress right hitting. Since the change to the special notification mode is performed when necessary, notification corresponding to the game situation is possible.

Further, in the game machine, the notification mode changing means changes the notification mode to the special notification mode when the second variation count is reached.

According to this, since the change to the special notification mode is uniformly performed only by reaching the second variation count, control such as condition determination regarding the change of the notification mode is unnecessary, and the burden on the control device is reduced. can be reduced.

Further, in the gaming machine, the special notification mode has a lower explicitness of recommending the right-handed stroke than the normal notification mode.

According to this, in the special notification mode, since the right-handed recommendation is made less explicit, the player does not positively continue right-handed hitting, and the second variation time is longer than the first variation time. It is possible to reduce the increase in pending storage that would otherwise be lost.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board installed in the game machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of an MPU installed in the main controller of the gaming machine; FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a random number generation circuit provided in the MPU; FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a power supply board; FIG. It is an explanatory view showing game specifications. It is explanatory drawing regarding the jackpot design of a special design. It is explanatory drawing regarding the variation table 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 1st special figure propriety judging process" performed in the propriety judging processing. It is the 2nd flow chart which shows "the 1st special figure propriety judging processing" performed in propriety judging processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure propriety determination process" performed in the propriety determination process. It is a second flowchart showing a "second special figure validity determination process" that is executed in the special figure validity determination process. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judging processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 4th flow chart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judging processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 5th flow chart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judging processing" performed in special figure propriety judging processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. It is the 3rd flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in the special figure right or wrong determination process. It is the 4th flow chart which shows "big hit game processing" performed in special figure right or wrong judging processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. It is an explanatory diagram about the game situation after the end of the jackpot game. It is a timing chart showing the game situation after the end of the jackpot game. FIG. 11 is a first flow chart showing the control contents of a “right hitting notification process” executed by a sub-integrated control device; FIG. FIG. 11 is a second flow chart showing the control contents of the “right hitting notification process” executed by the sub-integrated control device; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "right hitting information mode change process" performed by a sub integrated control apparatus. It is the 1st example of a display which shows the display mode of production|presentation. It is a second display example showing the display mode of the effect. It is the 3rd example of a display which shows the display mode of production|presentation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 . Note that 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.

Further, 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 are provided for the board (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer 500) and for the frame side (outer frame 10 , 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 .

Returning to FIG. 2, 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 number of openings of the general electric accessory 22 are, for example, 3.5 seconds x 1 time in the normal state, and 8 seconds x 1 time in a game state advantageous to the player (the general electrical accessory support state described later). is set to

The pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the first special symbol starting port 23, extracts a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is won, and stores the extracted random numbers as a reserved memory of the first special symbol. A predetermined number is stored. Then, the pachinko machine 1 judges whether the game is a big hit or a loss based on the reserved random number value. Based on the result of this judgment, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 281, and performs the fixed display after the lapse of a predetermined time. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of a pseudo effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 41) corresponding to the first special symbol on the effect symbol display device 47, and performs a fixed display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, for the jackpot game, one game is selected from a plurality of types of jackpot games, such as a 15R jackpot game in which 15 rounds of round games are performed to open the first jackpot 25 in a predetermined opening mode, and a 10R jackpot game in which 10 rounds are played. . In addition, the type of the jackpot game is selected according to the jackpot pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure determined in accordance with the winning/failure determination which is the cause of the jackpot game.

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

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

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

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

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 includes two types of jackpots, variable probability jackpots and normal jackpots. A pachinko machine 1 selects a variable probability pattern (corresponding to the second big winning pattern in the scope of claims) as a jackpot pattern when a probability variable jackpot is obtained in the win/deny determination of the first special pattern or the second special pattern. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the variable probability state after the big win game.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1, along with the transition to the probability variable state, according to the jackpot pattern of the first special pattern or the second special pattern, the probability of winning at the time of determining the success or failure of the normal pattern is set to a high probability, and the variation time of the normal pattern is shortened, and a general electric role support function (normal drawing time reduction function/universal electric role opening extension function) that extends the opening time of the general electric role is given. In this universal electric accessory support state (universal electric support state), the number of symbol fluctuations accompanying the determination of whether the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) or during this time, a big hit It continues until it occurs. In this general electric support state, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of variable display times of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the general figure within a certain period of time.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 selects a normal pattern (corresponding to the first jackpot pattern in the claims) as a jackpot pattern when the first special pattern or the second special pattern results in a normal jackpot. do. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a general electric support function (normal drawing time saving function/universal electric accessory release extension function) after the jackpot game. This general electric support state continues until the number of symbol fluctuations accompanying the determination of whether the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) or until a big hit occurs during this period.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) from the probability variation and normal electric support state, the number of symbol fluctuations accompanying the determination of the first special figure and the second special figure, and the probability variation and non-general electric support state Then, it is a configuration that can be shifted to a game state (so-called small hit rush) that is advantageous for acquiring a small hit game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main controller 40 operates according to the installed program. Then, the main control device 40 generates various commands relating to the progress of the game based on various detection signals and the like, and outputs the commands to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 . Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533 1st special figure display device 281, 1st special figure reservation number display device 282, 2nd special figure display device 283, 2nd special 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 . In addition, the first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that can be used according to the result of the winning or not determination of the first special figure, the game state during execution, and the like.

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

The reach determination table 624 is used for 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. 41) displayed on the performance design display device 47 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 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)
In the RWM 630, a first special figure reservation storage area 631, a second special figure reservation storage area 632, a general figure reservation storage area 633, a probability variable counter 634, an electric support counter 635, and a stage setting value storage An area 636 and a mode value storage area 637 are stored.

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

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

The electric support counter 635 is used to count the number of times N of general electric support. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the normal electric support state after the end of the jackpot game when a normal jackpot is achieved in the win/fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure. At this time, a predetermined value (30 in this embodiment) is set in the electric support counter 635 as the value of the normal electric support number N. The value of the general electric support number N is decreased 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 non-universal electric support 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 636 stores a staged set value that is a value relating to the probability of a big hit in the win/fail determination. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 sets stepped set values 1 to 3, which are divided into three steps, for example, in the stepped set value storage area 636 according to the jackpot probability in the win/fail judgment. Then, based on the step set values stored in the step set value storage area 636, main controller 40 determines the propriety determination table used in the propriety determination of the first special figure or the second special figure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The setting confirmation mode, the setting change mode, and the game stop mode are transition modes that can be shifted 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. When the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, the mode value storage area 637 stores "3" as the mode value.

(2-1-6. Counter circuit 640)
As shown in FIG. 5 , the counter circuit 640 performs timing processing of various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1 , and the timer circuit 650 performs timing processing of various timers provided in the pachinko machine 1 . For example, the timer circuit 650 includes a variable time timer 651 in which the variable time of the first special figure or the second special figure is set according to the selected variation pattern. The main control device 40 performs variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol until the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, and when the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is 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 . The random number generated by the random number circuit 660 includes, for example, a jackpot determination random number used to determine whether the first special figure and the second special figure are correct, and a hit determination random number used to determine whether a normal symbol is correct. 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 a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, the main controller 40 stores the extracted jackpot 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 in response to a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game balls. When the payout switch 522 detects that the game balls have been paid out, a detection signal is generated. is output to the payout control device 41 . Further, the dispensing control device 41 is connected with a full switch 523 for detecting that the lower tray 13 is full. When the full switch 523 detects that the lower tray 13 is full, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41 .

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

When the present invention is applied to an enclosed gaming 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 gaming machine, the game ball (preferably referred to as a frame control device since no payout is performed). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be less likely to be cheated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the winning probabilities of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed according to the set value. For example, when the setting value is "1", the jackpot probability in the normal state (low probability) is set to 1/300 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the jackpot probability in the variable state (high probability) is set to 1/30 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/300, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the variable probability state is set to 26/30. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is not judged as a small hit in the first special figure.

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

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

Although the small-hit probability has exemplified the configuration in which the probability changes together with the big-hit probability, it is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation may target only the big hit probability. In the present embodiment, even in this way, after the big hit with the probability variable pattern, when it becomes a high probability and non-general support state, by making the fluctuation time of the second special figure extremely shorter than that of the normal state, a small hit It is possible to realize a small hit rush that frequently occurs.

In the present embodiment, the set values are interlocked with the odds of winning big and small wins in the normal state and the odds of winning in the variable probability state, but are not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, one of the winning probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is fixed regardless of the set value, and only the other is changed according to the set value. There may be. Further, when the setting value is changed, the pachinko machine 1 may increase either one of the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state and decrease the other.

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the normal pattern is constant regardless of the set value. The winning probability of the general pattern is set to "1/60" in the normal state, and is set to "1/1.000" in the probability variable state or the general electric support state.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability variable entry rate to shift to the probability variable state after the end of the big win game is set to 60% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the variable probability state is set to 10000 times. In this setting, the variable probability state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In the pachinko machine 1, the normal electric support rush rate for shifting to the normal electric support state after the end of the jackpot game is set to 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. In addition, the general electricity support state of the general electricity role continues until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 30 times.

In the pachinko machine 1, a big win game is carried out at the first big winning hole 25 when a big win of the first special symbol or the second special symbol occurs. In the jackpot game, one game is selected from a 15R jackpot game in which 15 rounds of round games for opening the first jackpot 25 are performed, or a 10R jackpot game in which 10 rounds are performed. In each round, the first big prize winning opening 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or until the number of entering balls reaches the prescribed number of 10.

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

In the pachinko machine 1, when the general map is won in the general electric support state, the general electric accessory 22 is opened once over 8 seconds. Also, in the non-general electric support state, the universal electric accessory 22 is opened once for 3.5 seconds. In this manner, the open time of the general electric accessory 22 is changed according to the general electric support state and the non-universal electric support state.

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

(4. Variation table of jackpot symbols and special symbols)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the jackpot symbols that are selected and set when the jackpot of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is won will be described. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the game content of the big win game, the game state after the big win game is completed, etc. are set according to the big win pattern selected at the time of the big win determination. As shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot symbols are roughly classified into "probability variation symbols" and "normal symbols". The jackpot patterns are composed of four types of patterns from "jackpot pattern A" to "jackpot pattern D".

The "big hit design A" which is a "probability variation design" is a design in which 15 rounds of the big hit game is performed by being set. Also, after the big hit game is over, the game state is set to the probability variable and general electric support state. Further, the "big hit symbol A" is a symbol that can shift to a small winning rush that is advantageous for obtaining a small winning game of the second special symbol. The details of the small hit rush will be explained together with the explanation of the progress of the game after the end of the big hit game, which will be described later.

The "big hit pattern B" which is a "variable probability pattern" is a pattern in which a 10-round big hit game is performed. Also, after the jackpot game is over, the game state is set to a probability variable (high probability) and general electric support state. Furthermore, it is possible to shift to a small hit rush.

The "jackpot pattern C", which is the "normal pattern", is a pattern in which 15 rounds of jackpot games are carried out. Moreover, after the jackpot game ends, the game state is set to a non-probability variation (low probability) and general electric support state. In addition, it is impossible to shift to a small hit rush.

The "jackpot pattern D", which is the "normal pattern", is a pattern in which 10 rounds of jackpot games are performed. Also, after the big hit game is over, the game state is set to non-probability variation and general electric support state. In addition, it is impossible to shift to a small hit rush.

In this embodiment, only the symbols that can shift to the small winning rush are used as the variable probability symbols, but the symbols are not limited to this, and the symbols that cannot shift to the small winning rush may be provided.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the variation table of the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained. The variation table is a table for setting the symbol variation time associated with the suitability determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 1 has a "first variation table 00" and a "first variation table 01" as variation tables for the first special figure. Then, according to the game situation and the random number etc. extracted due to the ball entering the first start hole 23, the first Tokuzu fluctuation time is set.

The "first variation table 00" has a plurality of different variation times, and the average variation time is 15 seconds. Similarly, the "first variation table 01" has an average variation time of 600 seconds.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a "second variation table 00", a "second variation table 01", and a "second variation table 02" as variation tables for the second special figure. Then, according to the game situation and the random number etc. extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port 24, the second characteristic is selected from one of the "second variation table 00" to "second variation table 02". The variable time shown in the figure is set.

The "second variation table 00" has an average variation time of 6 seconds. In addition, the "second variation table 01" has an average variation time of 2 seconds. Further, the "second variation table 02" has an average variation time of 600 seconds.

(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, main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table to the corresponding register (process S2) and sets the internal register (process S3). The interrupt vector address is used to specify the start address of an interrupt processing program, which will be described later, in the address space (memory space).

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

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

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

After processing S10, main controller 40 executes register restoration (processing S11), permits interrupts (processing S12), and returns to processing S8. In this manner, main controller 40 repeatedly executes processing S8 to processing S12 in the activation process. On the other hand, main controller 40 periodically (for example, at a 4 ms cycle) executes an interrupt process (see FIG. 12), which will be described later, between the execution of process S12 and the re-execution of process S8. .

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt processing executed by main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 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 637 is "3" (processing S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Yes process S), the pachinko machine 1 can determine that the game stop mode is set as the shift mode. In other words, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which the game cannot be started and is in a state of waiting for the power switch 450 to be turned off. Therefore, in this case, main controller 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the activation process (see FIG. 11).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in mode value storage area 637 is not "3" (process S22: No), main controller 40 executes timer update processing for updating various timers provided in main controller 40. Execute (process S23). Subsequently, main controller 40 executes an input determination process (process S24), which is a process related to the entry of game balls into various starting holes and various winning holes. Details of the input determination process (process S24) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the process S24, the main controller 40 executes a win/fail determination process (process S25), which is a process related to win/fail determination and a big hit game. 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. Note that when the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test-firing test device (not shown), the main controller 40 transmits a test signal indicating that the game state has changed to the test-firing 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 47, the frame side decoration lamp 113 lighting or blinking, and error notification such as voice output from the speaker 112 is performed as appropriate.

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

While the main controller 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the startup process (FIG. 11), the main controller 40 interrupts the display of the calculation result in the performance display calculation process (process 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 detail of normal figure entering ball confirmation processing (processing S102) is mentioned later, referring the flowchart shown in FIG.

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

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

After processing S104, main controller 40 determines whether or not the frequency of ball entry into general winning opening 27 is abnormal (processing S105). Specifically, in the process S105, the main controller 40 determines that when the number of game balls entered into the general winning hole 27 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) exceeds a specified number (for example, 10), fraud is detected. determined to have been done. As a result, if the ball-entering frequency is normal and the determination is negative (process S105: No), main controller 40 terminates this process and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 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 fraudulent notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42, performs a warning display to the effect that fraud has been done in the performance symbol display device 47. - 特許庁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 and the frame side decoration lamp 113 on the production pattern display device 47 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 memories 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, 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 a ready-to-win in the pending memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 47. - 特許庁

In the following process S115, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting opening switch 504 detects the ball entering the second special figure starting opening 24 or not. If the determination is negative (process S115: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 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. Furthermore, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored as reserved storage. In addition, even if the number of pending memories of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as winning or not 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, 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 a ready-to-win in the pending memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 47. - 特許庁

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 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 the determination in process 214 is negative (process S214: No), the main controller 40 determines the winning symbol based on the winning symbol determination random number (process S218). , the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number (process S219).

In addition, in processing S216 and processing S219, the main controller 40 determines the variation pattern so that the variation time of the normal figure is shortened compared to the normal 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 10 seconds in the normal state, and if the game state is a probability variable game or general electric support state, the variation time is 0, which is shorter than the normal state. Select a variation pattern of .5 seconds.

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

After the process S220, the main controller 40 transmits a normal figure fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated controller 42 (process S221). The processing S221 is a pre-processing for performing an effect corresponding to the normal pattern in the production pattern display device 47 in accordance with the variable display of the normal pattern in the normal pattern display device 285 . Specifically, the main control device 40, for the sub-integrated control device 42, as a general pattern fluctuation start command, a pattern fluctuation start command including the result of the success or failure determination, a general pattern fluctuation pattern, etc., in processing S215 or processing S218 A performance designation command for designating a performance corresponding to the determined winning pattern or losing pattern is transmitted. After processing S221, main controller 40 executes normal game processing (processing S250, FIG. 18).

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 control device 40 drives the universal electrical accessory solenoid 512 to close the universal electrical accessory 22 (processing S254). Subsequently, main controller 40 executes an end interval process (process S255) for starting clocking of the end interval time. After processing S255, main controller 40 ends the normal game processing (processing S250) and returns.

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

As a result, in the process S257, if the determination is affirmative (process S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the winning game in the process S258, and subsends the winning game end command in the process S259. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 42 . Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the winning game end command ends the winning game effect. After the process S259, the main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250, see FIG. 21), and returns to the winning/failure determination process (see FIG. 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 512 in the process S261, and the general electrical accessory 22 Open. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in process S260 (process S260: No), main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the success/failure determination process.

(8-2. Special figure right or wrong determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 to 35, the "special figure validity determination process" (process S300) executed in the validity determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) will be described. The special figure validity determination process (process S300) includes "first special figure validity determination process" shown in FIGS. 23 to 24, "second special figure validity determination process" shown in FIGS. , and the "small-hit game process" shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 are sequentially executed.

The "special figure validity determination process" (process S300) is the "first special figure validity determination process" and the "second special figure validity determination process". is executed.
As shown in FIG. 23, the "first special figure win/loss determination process" first confirms whether or not the special electric role is not activated in the process S301, and determines whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress. If the determination is negative (process S301: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure propriety determination process.

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

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

Subsequently, in the processing S310 shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation (high probability) state of the special figure. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is "1". The variable probability flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the variable probability state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the variable probability state is set. On the other hand, when it is canceled (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is set to the normal (low probability) state.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S310 (S310: Yes), in the processing S311, the table for winning or not determination at the time of probability change and the random number for determining the jackpot of the first special figure that is the target of the winning judgment is compared with the reserved memory. make a judgment. If it is a negative determination in the process S310 (S310: No), in the process S312 the low probability success determination table and the first special figure subject to the success determination are compared with the big hit determination random number of the reserved storage. to make a decision.

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

If it is affirmative determination in the process S314 (process S314: Yes), in the process S315, the big hit design is determined based on the big hit design determination random number in the reserved memory of the first special design to be the target of the success/failure determination. As a result, any one of the "big win pattern A" to "big win pattern D" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

Next, in the process S316, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the reserved storage of the first special figure to be the target of the success/failure determination, the jackpot design of the first special figure from the selected variation table (see FIG. 10) A variation pattern such as variation time is determined. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the variation table is determined according to the last big hit pattern, the game state at the time of winning/losing determination, and the like. Then, a variation pattern is determined from the determined variation table based on the variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the variation pattern is determined from either the "first variation table 00" or the "first variation table 01" (see FIG. 10).

After determination of the variation pattern, big hit setting processing is performed in processing S317. In this process, based on the determined jackpot pattern, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as executing the 15R jackpot game, the transition to the probability variable state after the jackpot game is completed, the shift to the normal electric support state, and the number of times these are continued , the setting of the time of the big win start performance of the big win game executed by the performance symbol display device 47, the time of the big win end performance, etc. are set.

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

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

If the processing S313 affirmative determination (processing S313: Yes), or the processing S314 negative determination (processing S314: No), the first special figure is a loss determination, determination of the loss design in processing S320, processing S321 , the variation pattern of the losing design is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number in the reserved memory of the first special figure, which is the target of the success/failure determination. Further, in processing S322, a loss setting processing is performed. After that, the processing S318 and the processing S319 are performed in the same manner as when the big hit is determined. Then return.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25, in the "second special figure success/failure determination process", first, in the process S331, it is confirmed whether or not the special electric role is not activated, and whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress. judge. If the determination is negative (process S331: No), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the special figure propriety determination process.

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

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

Subsequently, in the processing S340 shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state of the special figure. If it is an affirmative determination (process S340: Yes), in process S341, the determination is made by comparing the hit/fail determination table at the time of probability change and the random number for determining the big hit of the second special figure to be the target of the determination. If it is a negative determination (process S340: No), in process S342, the determination is made by comparing the low-probability success/failure determination table and the second special figure big hit determination random number that is the subject of the success/failure determination.

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

If it is affirmative determination in the process S344 (process S344: Yes), in the process S345, the big hit design is determined based on the big hit design determination random number of the second special symbol to be the target of the success/failure determination. As a result, any one of the "big win pattern A" to "big win pattern D" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

Subsequently, in the process S346, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be the target of the judgment, from the selected variation table (see FIG. 10), such as the variation time of the jackpot design of the second special figure A variation pattern is determined. Also in this case, similar to the processing S316, the variation table is determined according to the previous big hit pattern, the game state at the time of winning/losing determination, and the like. Then, a variation pattern is determined from the determined variation table based on the variation pattern determination random number. As a result, a variation pattern is determined from one of the "second variation table 00" to "second variation table 02" (see FIG. 10).

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

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

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

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

Subsequently, in the process S352, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be the target of the determination, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the small winning symbol of the second special figure is determined. As a result, one of the "second variation table 00" to "second variation table 02" (see FIG. 10) is determined.

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

If the affirmative determination in the processing S343 (processing S343: Yes) or the negative determination in the processing S350 (processing S350: No), the second special figure is a loss determination, so the second special figure losing design in the processing S355 is determined, and in the process S356, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be the target of the determination, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the losing design is determined. Next, in step S357, a loss setting process is performed. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and then the process returns.

If the process S302 (FIG. 23) or the process S332 (FIG. 25) is a negative determination (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. symbol variation time has elapsed (process S360). If it is an affirmative determination (process S360: Yes), in process S361, the control to end the variable display of the first special figure display device 281 and confirm and display the first special figure, or the variation of the second special figure display device 283 Control is performed to end the display and to confirm and display the second special figure. Further, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 so that the pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the special symbol is displayed. In addition, since the variation time is specified by the variation start command, the configuration may be such that the symbol determination command is not transmitted. With this configuration, the effect display can be equally performed while suppressing the number of commands.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S375, it is determined whether or not the electricity support flag indicating the general electricity support state is "1". If the determination is negative (process S375: No), the process proceeds to process S377. If the determination is affirmative (process S375: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S376.

The electric support flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the general electric support state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the general electric support state is entered. On the other hand, when it is canceled (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is set to a non-commercial power support state.

By these processes, the game state regarding the variable probability state and the general electric support state during the big hit game is reset to the normal state.

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

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

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

If a negative determination is made in the process S372 (process S372: No), as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1" in the process S380. If the determination is negative (process S380: No), the process proceeds to process S384. If the determination is affirmative (process S380: Yes), a process of counting the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the jackpot game that caused the transition to the general electricity support state in the process S381 is performed. In this case, the number of fluctuations is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure.

For example, in this embodiment, the number of times that the general electric support state ends is 30 times, and the process of counting the number of fluctuations is performed from the number of times "0" to each fluctuation other than the first special figure and the second special figure. It is desirable to perform a process of adding "1". Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations may be performed by subtracting "1" from the end number of times "30" for each fluctuation other than the first and second special symbols big hits. .

Next, in step S382, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the end number (30 times) of ending the general electricity support state. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in step S381 is "30" (or whether or not the value is "0" in the configuration for subtraction). If the determination is negative (process S382: No), the process proceeds to process S384. If the determination is affirmative (process S382: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S383. As a result, the game state is shifted to the non-universal power support state.

The determination of whether to continue the general electricity support state is performed by subtracting a dedicated electricity support counter that counts the duration of the general electricity support state, and the electricity support counter after subtraction (the number of support continuations) is "0". ” may be determined.

Subsequently, in processing S384, the sub-integrated control device 42 issues a state designation command indicating a state such as whether the current game state is a probability variable state, whether it is a general electricity support state, or the like after a special symbol determination time (600 ms). Send to

In addition, the timing of transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 is after the special design determination time, but the state designation command is also transmitted at the time of special design fluctuation start and power restoration. may be configured.

Next, in processing S385, it is determined whether or not the symbols of the second special figure are a combination that will result in a small hit. If the determination is negative (process S385: No), the process proceeds to "jackpot game process". If the determination is affirmative (process S385: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric accessory is performed in process S386. In subsequent processing S387, a small winning game start processing is performed. In this process, a command to start a small winning game and information related to the small winning game (opening time of small winning, release pattern, ending time of small winning, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 . After that, it shifts to the "jackpot game process".

Next, "big hit game processing" and "small hit game processing" will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 35. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 30, in the "jackpot game process", first, in process S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation. If the determination is negative (process S400: No), the process is terminated and the process proceeds to "small hit game process". On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S400: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first big winning hole 25 is open in process S401.

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

If the determination in the processing S401 is affirmative (processing S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not 10 prizes have been won in the first big prize winning port 25 (prescribed number of winnings) (processing S410). , or whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 25 has ended (processing S411) is performed, and if the determination is affirmative (processing S410 or processing S411: Yes), the first big prize in processing S412 The mouth 25 is closed, and the process of starting the jackpot interval is executed in the subsequent process S413. After that, return (see FIG. 30). If both the processing S410 and the processing S411 result in a negative determination (processing S410: No, processing S411: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S402 (FIG. 30) (processing S402: Yes), as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed in processing S420. If the determination is negative (process S420: No), the process returns (see FIG. 30). If the determination is affirmative (process S420: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the final round in process S421. If the determination is affirmative (processing S421: Yes), the processing of the jackpot end effect of processing S422 is executed, and in this processing, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43, and the jackpot game is ended. and return.

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

If affirmative determination is made in the process S403 (FIG. 30) (process S403: Yes), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S430: No), the process returns (see FIG. 30). If the determination is affirmative (process S430: Yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in process S431 is executed, and then the condition device and the special electric accessory are stopped in process S432. Run.

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

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

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

In the following process S441, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command is executed, and a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like in this process. Furthermore, in processing S442, a state designation command such as a variable probability state or a general electricity support state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like. After that, return (see FIG. 30).

If the accessory continuous actuating device is not in operation in the process S400 (FIG. 30) (process S400: No), the process proceeds to "small winning game process". As shown in FIG. 34, in the "small hit game process", first, in process S450, it is determined whether or not the special electric auditors are in operation. If the determination is negative (process S450: No), the process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure propriety determination process. If the determination is affirmative (processing S450: Yes), it is determined in processing S451 whether or not a small hit start effect is being performed.

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

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

If a negative determination is made in the process S454 (process S454: No), as shown in FIG. 35, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in process S460.

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

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

(9. Game progress after jackpot game ends)
Next, the progress of the game after the jackpot game of the pachinko machine 1 is completed will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37. FIG. In addition, after the start of the game, the pachinko machine 1 mainly performs a left-handed game that shoots the game ball to the left game area 20L in the normal state (non-variable and non-general support state) aiming for the first hit. Aim to enter the 1 special figure starting port 23.

As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the pachinko machine 1, regardless of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is determined, after the jackpot game in which the jackpot pattern is caused by the probability variable pattern, the game state is , The winning probability of the first special symbol and the second special symbol shifts to a probability variable state with a high probability. On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game in which the jackpot pattern is based on the normal pattern, the state does not shift to the variable probability state, and becomes a low probability state.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1, regardless of whether the jackpot pattern that is the cause of the jackpot game is a probability variable pattern or a normal pattern, after the jackpot game ends, the number of fluctuations of the first special pattern and the second special pattern (total number of both ) reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times, 30 times, the general electric support state is provided.

In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to recommend a right-handed game in which a game ball is shot aiming at the right game area 20R of the game board 2 in the general electric support state after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that, in the general electricity support state, the variation time of the first special figure associated with the determination of whether the first special figure is correct is selected from the first variation table 00, and the average variation time is set to "15 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the variation time of the second special figure (first variation time) accompanying the determination of whether the second special figure is appropriate in the general electricity support state is a configuration selected from the second variation table 00, and the average variation The time is set to "6 seconds" (see FIG. 10).

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 makes the fluctuation time of the second special figure shorter than that of the first special figure, and it is easy to enter the second special figure starting port 24 by the general electric support function, The frequency with which the success/failure determination relating to the second special figure is carried out is higher than that of the first special figure. As a result, the player performs a right-handed game with the aim of entering the second special figure starting port 24 (see timing [a] in FIGS. 37(a) and 37(b)).

Next, a description will be given of the game after the end of the general electric support state when the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number of times (30 times).
The pachinko machine 1 shifts from the probability variation and general electric support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the probability variation pattern to the probability variation and non-universal electricity support state after the general electricity support ends, and the second special small winning game. (See timing [B] in FIG. 37(a)). Specifically, in the probability variation and non-general support state caused by the probability variation pattern, the variation time of the first special figure accompanying the determination of the validity of the first special figure is selected from the first variation table 01. , the average fluctuation time is "600 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the variation time (third variation time) of the second special figure accompanying the propriety determination of the second special figure in the probability variation and non-general support state is a configuration selected from the second variation table 01. , the average fluctuation time is set to "2 seconds".

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 has a very large time difference between the variation time of the first special figure and the variation time of the second special figure in the probability variation and non-general support state caused by the probability variation pattern, and the first special figure It is hoped that the implementation of the judgment of whether or not it is much more likely to aim for the second special figure than. Also, even if there is no general electric support, in the variable state, the probability of winning the general figure is extremely high, so you can aim to enter the second special figure start port 24 sufficiently. Furthermore, since the small winning winning probability of the second special symbol in the variable probability state is higher than the big winning winning probability of the first special symbol, it is advantageous to acquire a small winning game. Furthermore, in the small winning rush, the second special figure start opening 24 and the second large winning opening 26 opened in the small winning game are arranged in the right game area 20R, so that the right hitting game is performed. Become.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 changes from a low-probability, general-purpose support state after the end of a jackpot game in which the jackpot patterns are caused by normal patterns, to a low-probability, non-public-support state (normal state) when the general-purpose support ends. When it becomes, it does not shift to the small hit rush (see timing [c] in FIG. 37(b)).

The pachinko machine 1 is configured to recommend a left-handed game in which a game ball is aimed at the left game area 20L of the game board 2 in a low probability and non-general power support state (timing [E ]). Specifically, in the low probability and non-general support state, the variation time of the first special figure accompanying the determination of the validity of the first special figure is selected from the first variation table 00, and the average variation time is " 15 seconds” (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the variation time (second variation time) of the second special figure accompanying the determination of the validity of the second special figure in the low probability and non-general support state is selected from the second variation table 02. Yes, and the average fluctuation time is "600 seconds" (see FIG. 10).

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 has a very large time difference between the variation time of the first special figure and the variation time of the second special figure in the low probability and non-general support state, and the first special figure is more than the second special figure. Aiming at the figure is expected to carry out much more pass/fail judgments.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 makes the probability of winning a special symbol high (probability variable) after the end of the jackpot game if the jackpot pattern is a variable probability pattern. On the other hand, if the jackpot pattern is a normal pattern, the winning probability of the special pattern is set to a low probability (non-variable probability) after the jackpot game ends. Furthermore, regardless of the probability variation pattern or the normal pattern, it shifts to the general electric support state in a predetermined period after the end of the big hit game.

Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 recommends the right-handed game aiming at the second special figure start port when shifting to the general electric support state after the end of the jackpot game regardless of the variable probability pattern or the normal pattern, and performs the right-handed game. A right-handed informing effect is performed to inform the player to do so. As shown in FIG. 37(c), the right-handed notification effect is started by shifting to the general electric support state after the end of the jackpot game (see timing [E] in FIG. 37(c)). Then, with the end of the general electric support state, the right-handed informing effect ends (see timing [F] in FIG. 37(c)).

In the pachinko machine 1, if there is a second special figure pending memory at the end of the low probability and general electric support state, in the normal state after the low probability and general electric support state is ended, the second special figure is reserved memory starts to fluctuate, this fluctuation time becomes extremely long (600 seconds, see FIGS. 10 and 36). Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a predetermined number at the end of the general electricity support state, for example, the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is in the general electricity support state. When a predetermined reference number of times (second number of fluctuations, for example, 26 times) less than the end number of times (first number of fluctuations, 30 times) is reached, an effect to recommend hitting to the right is given in a notification mode different from the normal notification mode. It is possible to switch to a certain special notification mode, for example, it is possible to switch to a special notification mode in which the effect of recommending hitting to the right is less conspicuous than the normal notification mode (see timing [g] in FIG. 37(c)) .

(10. Right hitting notification effect)
Next, the details of the right-handed informing effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 43. FIG. It should be noted that the right-handed notification effect of this embodiment is a display effect that is performed in series with the variation of the pseudo effect pattern that is performed by the effect symbol display device 47 in accordance with the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. be. The present invention is not limited to this, and the right-handed informing effect may include a display effect and an audio effect that notifies the right-handed player by voice.

(10-1. Right hitting notification process)
The "right hitting notification process" shown in FIGS. 38 and 39 is a program process executed by the sub-integrated control device 42, and this process implements a right hitting notification effect and changes the notification mode.

As shown in FIG. 38, in the "right-handed notification process", first, in step S501, a command from the main control unit 40 is referenced to determine whether or not the electric support flag indicating the general electric support state is "1". judge. If a negative determination is made (process S501: No), the process proceeds to process S505, which will be described later.

If the determination is affirmative in processing S501 (processing S501: Yes), in processing S502, it is determined whether or not a command indicating the end of the confirmed display of the first special figure or the second special figure has been received from the main control device 40 . For example, the command is transmitted from the process S371 of the "second special figure propriety determination process" (Fig. 28). If a negative determination is made (process S502: No), the process proceeds to process S505, which will be described later.

If the determination is affirmative in processing S502 (processing S502: Yes), in processing S503, the count value of the variation counter that counts the number of variations of the first special figure and the second special figure during execution of the right-handed notification effect is "0" It is determined whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the general electricity support state.

If a negative determination is made in process S503 (process S503: No), the process proceeds to process S505, which will be described later. If the determination is affirmative (process S503: Yes), in process S504, a process of ending the hitting to right notification effect is performed. By this processing, a command to the effect of ending the hitting to the right information effect is transmitted to the production pattern control device 43, and the hitting to the right information production of the production pattern display device 47 is ended by the control of the production pattern control device 43.

Next, in processing S505, it is determined whether or not a jackpot end command has been received from the main control device 40 . For example, the command is transmitted from the process S441 of the "jackpot game process" (Fig. 33). If the determination is negative (process S505: No), the process proceeds to process S507, which will be described later.

If the determination in process S505 is affirmative (process S505: Yes), in process S506, a process of starting a right-handed informing effect in a normal informing mode is executed. In this embodiment, after the big hit, the game always shifts to the general electric support state and becomes a right-handed game, so the right-handed informing effect is started when the big win game ends. By this process, a command to start the right-handed notification effect is transmitted to the performance symbol control device 43, and the performance symbol display device 47 starts the right-handed notification performance under the control of the performance symbol control device 43.

Next, in processing S507, it is determined whether or not a special figure variation start command has been received from the main controller 40. For example, the command is transmitted from the process S349 of the "second special figure propriety determination process" (Fig. 26). If the determination is negative (process S507: No), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 (see FIG. 39).

If the determination in process S507 is affirmative (process S507: Yes), in process S511 shown in FIG. 39, it is determined whether or not the right-handed informing effect is being executed. If the determination is negative (process S511: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S511 (process S511: Yes), in the process S512, the value of the variation counter for counting the number of variations of the first special figure and the second special figure during the execution of the right-handed notification effect is "1" Add

Subsequently, in processing S513, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation counter that counts the number of variations of the first special figure and the second special figure during execution of the right-handed informing effect is "30". That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the general electricity support state. If the determination is affirmative (process S513: Yes), the value of the variation counter is reset to "0" in process S514. By resetting the value of the variation counter to "0", the hitting to the right notification effect ends (see processing S503 and processing S504).

If a negative determination is made in process S513 (process S513: No), it is determined in process S515 whether or not the variation start command (see process S507) received from the main controller 40 is a big hit variation. If the determination is affirmative (process S515: Yes), the value of the variation counter is reset to "0" in process S514, and the hitting to right notification effect is terminated. If the determination is negative (process S515: No), the process proceeds to process S516.

In the process S516 executed after the process S514 or at the time of the negative determination in the process S515, the value of the variation counter for counting the number of variations of the first special figure and the second special figure during the execution of the right-handed notification effect is "26". It is determined whether or not. If the determination is negative (process S516: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S516: Yes), the process proceeds to process S517.

(10-2. Right-handed notification mode change processing)
In the process S517, as shown in FIG. 40, a subroutine "Right shot notification mode change process" is executed. In this process, when the number of fluctuations of the special figure in the general electric support state reaches the reference number of times, the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect is adjusted based on the balance between the remaining number of times that the general electric support state continues and the second special figure. This is processing for switching from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode. First, in processing S551, it is determined whether or not the right-handed informing effect is being executed in a special informing mode. If the determination is affirmative (process S551: Yes), the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in process S551 (process S551: No), in process S552, the remaining number of times A to continue the general electrical support state is calculated by subtracting the value of the fluctuation counter from the number of times the general electrical support state ends (30 times). calculate.

In the subsequent process S553, the determination value B is calculated by subtracting the number of pending memories of the second special figure from the remaining number A. Subsequently, in step S554, it is determined whether or not the determination value B is "0" or less. If the determination is negative (process S554: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S554 (process S554: Yes), in the process S555, the process of switching the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect to a special notification mode in which the explicitness of suggesting a right-handed hit is more modest than the normal notification mode. to run. By this processing, a command for switching the right-handed notification effect from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode is transmitted to the performance symbol control device 43, and the performance symbol control device 43 controls the right-handed notification performance of the performance symbol display device 47. The notification mode switches to the special notification mode. Then return.

Thus, in the right-handed notification mode change process, for example, when the number of continuations of the general electricity support state reaches 26 times, if four pending memories of the second special figure are stored, right-handed notification production is not changed from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode. On the other hand, if the reserved memory of the second special figure is 2 when the number of continuations of the general electric support state reaches 26 times, the process of changing the right-handed informing performance from the normal informing mode to the special informing mode is performed.

In addition, the "right-handed notification mode change processing" (Fig. 39) of S517 of the present embodiment is performed by processing S513, processing S514, and processing S516. Since it is continuously executed until it becomes , the process is executed corresponding to the number of pending items which fluctuates at any time during that time. Thus, it is possible to derive an optimum result at any time in determining whether or not to change the notification mode according to the number of remaining fluctuations and the number of reservations, which change with the progress of the game.

(10-3. Presentation mode)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 41 to 43, the display mode of the effect performed by the effect symbol display device 47 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the pattern variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in accordance with the success/failure determination, the performance symbol display device 47 displays the pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Fluctuations begin. As shown in FIG. 41(a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half, and a pseudo number pattern consisting of three numbers corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A production pattern 700 is variably displayed. A character image 710 of "Kuma no Tatsukichi", which is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed on the upper right side of the display screen. A first reserved storage display image 721 indicating the existence of the reserved storage of the first special figure is displayed on the lower left side of the display screen. In the example of the figure, the black dot display indicates the existence of the reserved memory of the first special figure. In addition, a second reserved storage display image 722 indicating the presence of the reserved storage of the second special figure is displayed on the lower right portion of the display screen.

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

If the result of the win/loss determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a small hit, as shown in FIG. A small winning pseudo performance pattern 702 consisting of three identical small winning patterns corresponding to the special pattern or the second special pattern is definitely displayed. As the character image 710, a smiling “Kuma no Tatsukichi” is displayed. During the small hit rush, it is desirable to display the rush notification image 731 on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 .

Next, with reference to FIG. 42, an example of a right-handed notification effect will be described. The effect display example shown in FIG. 42(a) shows a display example when the normal electric support state is started immediately after the end of the jackpot game. When the general electric support state is started, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 displays a right hitting notification image 741 that prompts right hitting in a normal notification mode conspicuously at the upper left position of the screen. . An electric support start image 751 indicating the start of the general electric support state and the duration of the general electric support state is displayed at a position directly below the right hitting notification image 741 . Furthermore, on the display screen, an electric support count display 761 indicating the continuation state of the general electric power support state is implemented at a position on the right side of the upper and lower middle. The electric support count display 761 shows the current special figure variation count on the left side and the end number on the right side. Since the figure example shows the state before the start of fluctuation of the special figure, the fluctuation count is "0".

The effect display example shown in FIG. 42(b) shows a display example in which the general electric power support state continues as the game progresses after the jackpot game ends. During the continuation of the general electric support state, a right hitting notification image 741 is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 in a normal notification mode to prompt right hitting. Further, an electric support continuation image 752 indicating that the general electric power support state is continuing is displayed at a position directly below the hitting to right notification image 741 . The electric support count display 761 indicating the continuation state of the general electric support state increases the fluctuation count according to the progress of the game. The example shows that the number of fluctuations of the special figure is 12 times.

In the effect display example shown in FIG. 42(c), the number of fluctuations of the special figure in the general electric support state has reached the reference number of times for changing the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode. However, it shows a display example when the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is less than the remaining number of times that the general electric support state continues, and the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect is not switched to the special notification mode. In the example of the figure, the variation count of the electric support count display 761 is 27 times and the remaining number of continuations is 3 times, while the number of pending memories of the second special figure is 2. For this reason, the number of remaining continuations is greater than the number of pending memories of the second special figure, and the hitting to right notification image 741 is displayed in the normal notification mode without being changed to the special notification mode.

In the production display example shown in FIG. 43(a), the number of fluctuations of the special figure in the general electric support state reaches the reference number of times for changing the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode, Shown is a display example when the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is greater than the remaining number of times that the general electric support state continues, and the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect is switched to the special notification mode. In the example of the figure, the variation count of the electric support count display 761 is 27 times, the remaining number of continuations is 3 times, and the number of pending memories of the second special figure is also 3. For this reason, since the remaining number of continuations is a value equal to or less than the number of reserved memories of the second special figure, the right-handed notification effect is changed to a special notification mode, and is displayed smaller than the normal notification mode, making it inconspicuous and explicit. It is displayed with a low hitting right notification image 742 . By changing the notification mode of the hitting to right notification image 742 in this way, the player understands that the general electric support state is in the final stage, and refrains from hitting to the right. Moreover, since the display of the right-handed informing image 741 is not stopped, the player does not have to misunderstand that the normal electric support state has ended.

The special notification mode of the hitting-to-right notification effect is not limited to the mode in which the hitting-to-right notification image 742 is displayed in a small size to make it less conspicuous and less explicit. As a notification mode, a right-hand shot notification image 743 that is less conspicuous and less explicit by darkening the background may be used.

After that, the game progresses, and when the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches the end number of times and the general electric support state ends, it is desirable to indicate that. In this case, at the upper left position of the screen, the right-handed informing effect is erased to form a blank 744, and an electric support end image 753 indicating that the general electric power support state is ended is displayed on the lower side.

(11. Action and effect of the first embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, it is provided with a first start opening 23 arranged so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 20L of the game board 2 can enter, and a normal figure operation opening 21 arranged in the right game area 20R. The game ball flowing down the game area 20R where the normal pattern operation port 21 is arranged is arranged at a position where it can be entered, and it is opened according to the result of the lottery due to the ball entering the normal pattern operation port 21 and the second A normal electric accessory 22 having a starting port 24 is provided. Numerical data relating to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port 23, or numerical data relating to the second special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port 24 It has a success determination means (process S300) for executing a success determination at least for the small hit and the big hit based on. When the execution conditions for the success/failure judgment are not satisfied, the extracted numerical data is stored as a pending memory and the maximum number of reservations is stored as the upper limit, and the pending memory is consumed by executing the success/failure judgment based on the fulfillment of the execution condition. A reservation storage means (processing S112, processing S117) is provided. A jackpot design selection means (process S315, process S345) for selecting a jackpot pattern of the first special pattern or the second special pattern when the result of the success/failure determination is a jackpot. The jackpot pattern selecting means makes it possible to select at least a first jackpot pattern (normal pattern) and a second jackpot pattern (probability variation pattern) as jackpot patterns. When the selected jackpot pattern is the first jackpot pattern, after the jackpot game, the fluctuation time of the second special pattern accompanying the decision of whether or not the second special pattern is correct is the fluctuation time of the first special pattern accompanying the decision of whether or not the first special pattern is correct. A game state is shifted to a normal electric support state for facilitating ball entry into a normal electric accessory. On the condition that the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches the predetermined first variation number in the state, the variation time of the second special symbol accompanying the judgment of the second special symbol after that is the first is changed to a second variable time extended from the variable time of , and the game state is shifted to a non-universal power support state. Then, there is provided an informing means (processing S506) for performing a right-handed recommendation in a normal informing manner at least during the general electric support state. Further, the notification means changes the notification mode for recommending hitting to the right from the normal notification mode based on the fact that the fluctuations in the first special symbol and the second special symbol have reached a predetermined second fluctuation number smaller than the first fluctuation number. is a configuration provided with notification mode changing means (process S555) capable of changing to a different special notification mode.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has a low probability of winning in win/fail judgment in both the general electric support state and the non-universal electric support state to which the selected jackpot pattern is the first jackpot pattern. On the other hand, when the selected jackpot pattern is the second jackpot pattern, after the jackpot game, at least the fluctuation of the second special pattern is shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special pattern accompanying the determination of whether the first special pattern is correct, and the The game is implemented in a third variation time shorter than the variation time of 2, and the game state can be shifted to a state with a high probability of winning in winning/failure determination and a non-general electric support state, which is advantageous for obtaining a small win. be.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the second variation frequency is reached, the notification mode changing means changes to the special notification mode according to the number of remaining variations until the first variation frequency is reached and the number of pending memories. It is configured to determine whether or not, and change to the special notification mode when it is determined that the determination result is to be performed.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that, in the special notification mode, the notification mode is less explicit than the normal notification mode in that a right-hand shot is recommended.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has, as game states, a normal state (low probability state and non-general support state), a high probability state and non-general support state, and a high probability state and non-general support state (small hit rush ). Then, the pachinko machine 1 is not only in the high probability state and the general electric support state, but also in the non-universal electric support state. Right-handed games are recommended to aim for fluctuations in On the other hand, in the low probability state, the variation of the second special symbol is set to an extremely long time so that the player is made to play a left-handed game aiming at the variation of the first special symbol. For this reason, when the transition from the low probability state and general electricity support state after the end of the jackpot game to the low probability state and non-universal electricity support state, if there is a pending memory of the second special figure, the low probability state and non-universal electricity Inconvenience occurs that the second special figure changes for a long time due to pending storage in the support state.

Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1, when the number of fluctuations of the special figure in the general electric support state reaches a predetermined number (second fluctuation number) less than the end number of the general electric support state (first fluctuation number), until then The right-hand hitting notification performance for prompting the right-hand hitting can be changed from the normal notification mode to a special notification mode in which the right-hand hitting recommendation is less explicit than the normal notification mode. When the right-handed recommended notification transitions to the special notification mode in this way, the player does not actively continue right-handed hitting, and the increase in reserved memory of the second special figure, which has an extremely long fluctuation time in the normal state, is reduced. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly progress the game. In addition, as a result, for example, a player who is thinking of stopping the game when the general electric power support state ends can stop the game because the variable display of the second special symbol does not end in the normal state. You can prevent problems such as being dissatisfied because you can't do it.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 1, instead of changing to the special notification mode simply by changing the special figure during the general electric support state reaching a predetermined number of times (second fluctuation number), When it is necessary to suppress right-handed strokes by looking at the balance between the number of remaining fluctuations in which the support state is continued and the number of reserved memories, the change to the special notification mode is performed, so that the notification corresponding to the game situation becomes possible. .

[Second embodiment]
(12. Schematic configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine of a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. The pachinko machine of the present embodiment changes the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode on the condition that the variation of the special figure in the general electric support state reaches a predetermined number of times (second variation number). It is configured to make changes to the mode.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment. It is configured by executing and changing the notification mode.

(13. Effects of Second Embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, the pachinko machine is configured such that the notification mode changing means changes to the special notification mode when the second variation count is reached.

According to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the change to the special notification mode is performed only by the fact that the variation of the special figure in the general electricity support state has reached the predetermined number of times (second variation number), so the display mode Control such as condition determination for change is unnecessary, and the burden on the control device can be reduced.

The present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments, and can of course be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the first and second embodiments, even in the case of a big hit that shifts to a small hit rush, the configuration is such that the transition is made via the general electric support state 30 times after the end of the big win game. However, it is not limited to this, and may be configured to immediately shift to a small hit rush (high probability state and non-general support state, extremely short fluctuation time) after the end of the big hit game.

Further, the first variation count, which is the number of termination times of the general electricity support state, is not limited to 30 times. For example, it may be 100 times. In addition, the second variation count, which is the reference count for changing the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect, is based on the premise that the first variation count is 30 times, and is the number of times corresponding to the upper limit pending number, which is subtracted from 4 times. Although the number of times is set to 26, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to determine whether or not to change to the special notification mode at an earlier stage or a later stage, or to perform the change.

As in the first embodiment, the configuration for determining whether to change to the special notification mode, that is, the method of calculating the relationship between the number of remaining fluctuations and the number of pending at the present time was exemplified, but individual numerical values , can be changed in any way.

The content of the right-handed notification effect is not limited to image display by the display device, but may be voice notification, light emission notification, vibration notification, or the like. For example, if it is to suppress right-handed hitting, a configuration that provides specific information such as "There are 4 remaining until the end of the support time, and the current number of pending is 2." The right-hand shot is finished." may be notified. Further, until the second variation count is reached, a voice notification saying "Please hit right."

The special notification mode of the hitting to right notification effect is not limited to the hitting to right notification image 742 in FIG. 43(a) and the hitting to right notification image 743 in FIG. 43(b). Alternatively, the display may be changed to suggest that the time is approaching when the left-handed shot, that is, the time when the variable time will be changed to a longer time, is approaching, such as "Left-handed shot soon" or "Please prepare for the left-handed shot."

Further, as a notification mode for recommending hitting to the right, a configuration using a reserved design of the second special design may be used. For example, it is possible to notify by displaying in a different display mode from the reserved symbols in the case of short-time variation in which a right-handed stroke is recommended, a reserved symbol whose fluctuation time is expected to be extremely long. Since the display mode of the reserved symbols is different from the previous mode, the player can perceive that the shooting is not recommended.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, the shot game balls are collected inside the game machine and shot again by the shooting device, thereby cyclically using a predetermined number of game balls inside and using a storage medium such as an IC card. It may be applied to an enclosed game machine that manages the number of balls possessed by the player as data.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20L: Left game area, 20R: Right game area, 21: Normal figure operation opening, 22: Normal electric accessory, 23: First special figure start opening (first start opening) , 24: 2nd special start opening (second starting opening), 25: 1st big winning opening (big winning opening), 26: 2nd big winning opening (big winning opening), 40: main control device (judgement means, holding storage means, jackpot symbol selection means), 42: sub-integrated control device (informing means, informing mode changing means)

Claims (1)

a first starting port arranged so that at least a game ball flowing down the left game area of the game board can enter;
The normal figure operation opening placed in the right game area,
At least the game ball flowing down the game area where the normal pattern operation port is arranged is arranged at a position where it can be entered, and it is opened according to the result of the lottery resulting from the ball entering the normal pattern operation port and the second a normal electric accessory having a starting port;
Numerical data relating to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port, or Numerical data relating to the second special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port A success/failure determination means for executing at least a success/failure determination related to a small hit and a big hit based on
When the execution condition for the suitability determination is not satisfied, the extracted numerical data is stored as a reserved storage and the upper limit number of reservations is stored as an upper limit, and the suitability determination is executed based on the satisfaction of the execution condition. a reserved memory means for digesting the reserved memory;
a jackpot pattern selection means for selecting a jackpot pattern of the first special pattern or the second special pattern when the result of the hit/fail determination is a jackpot,
The jackpot pattern selection means can select at least a first jackpot pattern and a second jackpot pattern as the jackpot patterns,
When the selected jackpot pattern is the first jackpot pattern,
After the jackpot game, a first variation time shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol associated with the success/failure determination of the second special symbol for the variation of the second special symbol associated with the success/failure determination of the second special symbol. , the game state is shifted to a general electric role support state that makes it easier to enter the ball into the ordinary electric role, and in this state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol fluctuate. on the condition that the predetermined number of times the general electric accessory support state ends In a gaming machine that changes to the extended second variable time and shifts the game state to a non-general accessory support state,
At least a notification means for performing a right-handed recommended notification that recommends a right-handed hit during the general electric accessory support state in a normal notification mode,
The notification means is based on the fact that the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the number of pending memories of the numerical data related to the second special symbol has reached the number of times of termination . A gaming machine comprising a notification mode changing means capable of changing the notification mode for recommending hitting to the right to a special notification mode different from the normal notification mode.

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