JP7280742B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, a jackpot lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball enters a startup winning hole, and many prize balls can be obtained on the condition that the jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery. A special game is executed (gaming profit is awarded).
In addition, in recent years, in order to improve the game playability, the results of winning the big win and the winning of the small win are obtained by lottery of the big win, and when the small win is won, the big winning mouth with a special area is opened. There is also a gaming machine in which the above-mentioned special game is executed when the jackpot is won or when the game ball enters the special area during the small winning game. It has been devised (see Patent Document 1).
In such a gaming machine, a first start winning hole and a second start winning hole that can be changed to an open state or a closed state are provided as starting winning holes, and a game ball enters the second starting winning hole. It is set to win a small win with a high probability when a ball is entered, and as a game state, a non-time-saving game state in which the second start winning opening is relatively difficult to maintain in an open state, and a second game state. It is set to provide a time-saving game state in which the start winning opening is relatively easily maintained in an open state. Then, in the time-saving game state, a game is performed in which the player aims to enter the game ball into the second start winning hole, and aims to execute a special game based on winning a small hit. there is
In addition, the time-saving gaming state is generally set to end when the number of times of lottery for big hits reaches a predetermined number of times. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game while having a sense of security that the time-saving game state will continue until the number of lotteries for big wins reaches a predetermined number.

JP 2014-79427 A

However, in the gaming machine as described above, the time-saving gaming state is always terminated under the same conditions, lacking variation in the game characteristics in the time-saving gaming state, and sufficiently arousing the interest of the player in the time-saving gaming state. There was a problem that it could not be increased.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the circumstances described above, and provides a gaming machine capable of enriching the variation of game characteristics in a specific game state and increasing the player's interest in the specific game state. for the purpose of providing

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention is configured as follows.

(1) The present invention provides a first entry area provided in a first area of a game area in which a game ball can flow down, a second entry area provided in a second area of the game area, and the second entry area provided in the second area of the game area . lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry area or the second entry area ; variation display means capable of executing a variation display based on the result of the lottery for a predetermined variation time; The lottery means can determine by lottery at least one of a plurality of types of small wins associated with execution of a small win game that opens a big winning opening provided in the game area, The game state is a first game state in which the rate of game balls entering the second entry area is relatively low, or a second game state in which the rate of game balls entering the second entry area is relatively high. wherein, in the second gaming state, an instruction is given to shoot a game ball toward the second area, and the lottery means selects the game ball to enter the first entry area. A second small win among the small wins can be determined based on the entry, and a first small win among the small wins can be determined based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry area. In the second game state, when the first small win is determined, the second game state ends, but when the second small win is determined, the second game state ends. During the variation display based on the determination of the first small win in the second game state without ending the game state, the instruction effect for prompting the game ball to enter the second entry area is displayed in the second game state. If the game ball is shot toward the area, it can be executed for a period exceeding the first specific time of the length in which at least one game ball can enter the second entry area, and in the second game state During the variable display based on the determination of the failure, the variable display has a variable time shorter than the first specific time, and the instruction effect is not executed.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the first small win is determined, the second game state in which the rate of game balls entering the second entry area is relatively high ends. In addition, since the second game state does not end when the second small win is determined, the variation of the end of the second game state is increased, and the variation of the game property in the second game state is increased. At the same time, it becomes possible to increase the player's interest in the second game state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the variety of game characteristics in a specific game state and enhancing the player's interest in the specific game state.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine with a front door opened; FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is a front view inside the 1st big prize-winning opening of a pachinko machine. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a special symbol random number determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st special electric accessory operation table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd special electric accessary product operation table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a game state setting table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the variation pattern table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol variation pattern determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start prize-winning opening control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the initialization process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the power interruption evacuation processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of the first start winning opening detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the second start winning opening detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of a special area detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special figure-related control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of special symbol variation start processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the variation pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of special symbol variation stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of a small winning game control process in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of a special game control process in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special game end processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal figure related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol variation start processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol variation stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol stop post-processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation|variation production|presentation in non-time-saving game state of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation|variation production|presentation in non-time-saving game state of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation|variation production|presentation in non-time-saving game state of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation|variation production|presentation in non-time-saving game state of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the game state alert|reporting production|presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the game state alert|reporting production|presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the variation production|presentation in the time saving game state of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the ball entry notification production|presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the pending|holding memory alert|reporting production|presentation by the 1st aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the pending|holding memory information production|presentation by the 2nd aspect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the history information production|presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of a variation command reception process in the sub-control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the ending command reception process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination command reception process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the second start winning opening detection command reception processing in the sub-control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the customer waiting command reception processing in the sub-control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the setting change command reception process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the ball entry notification effect end processing in the sub-control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the pending storage notification effect start processing in the sub-control board of the pachinko machine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, in the game area 12, as shown in FIG. 3, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flowing direction of game balls irregular, a general winning hole 14 into which game balls can enter, and a starter. 1st start prize-winning port 15 and 2nd start prize-winning port 16 as areas, gate 20 through which game balls can pass, first attacker device 17 and second attacker device 54 that operate by satisfying predetermined conditions, and game An out port 19 for guiding the ball out of the game area 12 and a performance display device 21 as a performance device for performing performance as the game progresses are provided. In addition, in FIG. 3, only some nails are shown, and other nails are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided at a position slightly leftward from the lower center of the game area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) ) prize balls will be paid out.
The number and position of the general prize winning openings 14 to be installed are not particularly limited.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first starting winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly lower than the center of the game area 12, and the second starting winning opening 16, as shown in FIG. It is located slightly above the center of the right part of the . In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, only game balls that flow down the first game area 12a can be entered into the first start winning hole 15, and game balls that flow down the second game area 12b can be entered. It is not possible to enter the ball. In addition, only game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can be entered into the second start winning opening 16, and game balls flowing down the first game area 12a cannot be entered.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. Then, when the movable piece 16b is closed, the second starting winning opening 16 is in a closed state, and the game ball cannot enter the second starting winning opening 16.例文帳に追加On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b opens, the second starting winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second start winning hole 16. - 特許庁
In addition, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited. , a cover member that rotates in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis relative to the game board 11 to open and close the second start-up prize-winning port 16, or slides up and down to open and close the second start-up prize-winning port. 16 may be configured by a shutter member that opens and closes.

Then, when the game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a jackpot lottery is performed, and among a plurality of predetermined special symbols. 1 special symbol is determined from . Various game profits are associated with each special symbol, and according to the type of the determined special symbol, execution of a special game advantageous to the player, execution of a small winning game as a trigger for execution of the special game, A game profit such as setting of a predetermined game state can be obtained.
In addition, the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number can be used. good. In addition, the number of prize balls is the same between the starting winning port (second starting winning port 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning port (first starting winning port 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. , or may be different. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15 is four, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16 is four. The number of prize balls paid out is one.

The gate 20 is provided above the second starting prize opening 16, as shown in FIG. When the game ball passes through this gate 20, a lottery for normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. Then, when the result of the lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-described second start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

The first attacker device 17 is provided below the second start winning opening 16, as shown in FIG. The first attacker device 17 includes a first big winning hole 18 into which a game ball can enter, and a first opening/closing door 18b for opening and closing the first big winning hole 18. - 特許庁In the normal state, since the first open/close door 18b is closed and the first big winning hole 18 is closed, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 18. When the small winning game is executed, the first opening/closing door 18b is opened to open the first big winning hole 18, so that the game ball can enter the first big winning hole 18.例文帳に追加
Then, when the game ball enters the first big winning hole 18, a predetermined number of prize balls (three in this embodiment) are paid out.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the first big winning hole 18, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter. It's made so that you can't hit the ball. Further, although not particularly shown, nails, pinwheels, and the like are arranged so that almost all game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can reach the first big winning hole 18. FIG. Therefore, as long as the first big winning hole 18 is open, the game ball will enter the first big winning hole 18 as long as the game ball continues to be launched.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), inside the first attacker device 17, there is a rolling road 51 on which a game ball that enters the first big winning hole 18 can roll leftward. is provided. This turning road 51 branches into an upper passage 52 and a lower passage 53 at a predetermined position in the rolling direction, and a game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 18 can enter the end of the upper passage 52. A general area 58 is provided, and at the end of the lower passage 53, a special area 57 is provided in which game balls that have entered the first big winning hole 18 can enter (FIGS. 4A and 4B). reference).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, a distribution member for distributing game balls to either the upper passage 52 or the lower passage 53 is provided at the position where the upper passage 52 and the lower passage 53 diverge. 59 are provided. The sorting member 59 is rotatable about an axis orthogonal to the game board 11, and has a first position that opens the path to the upper passage 52 and blocks the path to the lower passage 53, and a position that opens the passage to the upper passage 52. and a second position that blocks the path to the lower passage 53 and opens the path to the lower passage 53 . Then, the game ball entering the first big winning hole 18 advances to the upper passage 52 and enters the general area 58 when the distribution member 59 is positioned at the first position, and the distribution member 59 is positioned at the second position. When it is, it advances to the lower passage 53 and enters the special area 57 .
Moreover, although the distribution member 59 is positioned at the first position in the normal state, it is displaced to the second position during the small winning game. Therefore, during the small winning game, if the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, the game ball enters the first big winning hole 18, and the game that enters the first big winning hole 18 The ball always enters the special area 57.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the special area 57 during a small winning game, execution of the special game is determined and the special game is started.

The second attacker device 54 is provided below the first attacker device 17, as shown in FIG. The second attacker device 54 includes a second big winning hole 55 into which a game ball can enter, and a second opening/closing door 55b for opening and closing the second big winning hole 55. - 特許庁In the normal state, the second opening/closing door 55b is closed and the second big prize winning port 55 is closed, so that the game ball cannot enter the second big prize winning port 55, but the above-mentioned When the special game is started, the second opening/closing door 55b is opened to open the second large winning opening 55, and the second opening/closing door 55b functions as a receiving tray member that guides the game balls to the second large winning opening 55. As a result, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second big winning hole 55 .
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second big winning hole 55, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter. It's made so that you can't hit the ball.
When a game ball enters the second big winning hole 55, a predetermined number (11 in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out.

Out port 19, as shown in FIG. A game ball that has not entered any of the second big winning holes 55 is accepted. The game balls received by the out port 19 are guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

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

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a performance display device 21 as a performance device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and a performance lighting device 23 that performs performance by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. lamp (see FIG. 2).
Note that the production device is not limited to these, and for example, a production accessory device or the like that can be moved in various timings and modes may be provided.

In addition, at the front position of the upper tray 6, an effect operation device 9 is provided, which can be operated by the player to advance or switch effects that are executed during a game, waiting, or the like. The production operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of an operation dial 9a which is a circular ring-shaped frame and can be rotated, and an operation button 9b which is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. . When the operation dial 9a is rotated or the operation button 9b is pressed while a predetermined effect is being executed by the effect display device 21, various effects such as a variable effect progress or a different display is displayed. It is designed to
Note that the effect operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, etc., and may be provided with a cross key or the like that allows input in the up, down, left, and right directions. In addition, the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, and other effects operation devices 9 may be provided, and the above-described cross key may be provided separately.

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 is connected with the launch payout control board 200 and the sub control board 300, and the launch payout control board 200 is connected with the game ball lending control board 400. there is Furthermore, the main control board 100 and the launch payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall, etc.). It is
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch payout control board 200 controls both the launch of game balls and the payout of prize balls. board) and a board for controlling the payout of prize balls (payout control board) may be provided separately.

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

The main control board 100 controls the game performed in the pachinko machine P, and more specifically, it starts when a game ball enters the first start winning hole 15 or the second starting winning hole 16. A special game to be played, a normal game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20, a special game advantageous to the player, a small winning game that triggers the execution of the special game, etc. are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processing, a main ROM 102 for storing control programs for progressing the game, data necessary for the game, tables, etc. and a main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from each detection sensor and timer, which will be described later, and performs arithmetic processing, controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101, Commands are sent to other boards based on the result of arithmetic processing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 includes a general winning hole detection sensor 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning hole 14, and a game ball entering the first starting winning hole 15. A first start prize winning hole detection sensor 15a for detecting that a game ball has landed, a second start prize winning hole detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start prize winning hole 16, and a first big prize winning hole 18. A first big winning hole detection sensor 18a that detects that a game ball has entered, a second big winning hole detection sensor 55a that detects that a game ball has entered the second big winning hole 55, and a gate 20. A gate detection sensor 20a for detecting the passage of a game ball, a fraud detection sensor 35 for detecting magnetism or radio waves directed toward the game board 11, and a special area detection for detecting the entry of a game ball into a special area 57. are connected to the sensor 57a. Detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100 .
It should be noted that the sensors connected to the main control board 100 are not limited to these, and for example, a general area detection sensor or the like that detects that a game ball has entered the general area 58 may be provided.

Further, the main control board 100 includes, as devices to be controlled, a starting prize winning opening solenoid 16c that drives the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning prize opening 16 to open and close, and a first opening/closing door 18b of the first big winning prize opening 18. 1st big prize winning opening solenoid 18c for opening and closing the second big prize winning opening solenoid 55c for opening and closing the second opening and closing door 55b of the second big prize winning opening 55; a distribution member solenoid 59c for displacing the distribution member 59; A first special symbol display device 30, a second special symbol display device 31, a normal symbol display device 32, a first special symbol reservation display device 38, a second special symbol reservation display device 39, and a normal symbol reservation display device. 33 and are connected.
Then, by driving each solenoid by the main control board 100, the opening and closing control of the second start winning opening 16, the first big winning opening 18 and the second big winning opening 55 and the displacement control of the distribution member 59 are performed. Further, display control of each display device is performed.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of stages from a set value 1 to a set value 6 are defined as the setting regarding the ball output, and the winning probability of the jackpot, which will be described later, differs depending on the difference in the set values. It's like For example, setting value 6 is set so that the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than setting value 1, and the higher the probability of winning the jackpot, the higher the possibility of winning a prize ball. is changed, the payout amount of prize balls assumed in the pachinko machine P is changed. In addition, a jackpot random number determination table 110 that defines the winning probability of a jackpot, which will be described later, is provided corresponding to each of the set values 1 to 6, and when the set value is changed, the jackpot provided for each set value The entire random number determination table 110 is changed.
Although not shown, the main control board 100 is provided with a RAM clear switch and a setting switch that are used to change the above set values. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the power is turned on with the front door 3 open and both the RAM clear switch and the setting switch turned on, the setting value is changed to a setting change state. . In this setting change state, the setting value can be changed by operating the RAM clear switch.

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

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

When the control signal from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b is input to the ejection payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feeding solenoid 60 and the ejection motor 61 to shoot the game ball. Also, while the ball feeding solenoid 60 and the shooting motor 61 are energized, the game balls are continuously shot at intervals of 0.6 seconds (i.e., a shooting pace of 100 balls per minute). . On the other hand, when the control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the firing payout control board 200, the energization of the ball feeding solenoid 60 and the firing motor 61 is stopped to stop the firing of the game balls.
A rotary solenoid may be used instead of the shooting motor 61 as a device for shooting game balls.

Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the launch payout control board 200 is provided with a game ball stored in a game ball storage section (not particularly shown) as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 for putting out balls and a payout counting switch 63 for detecting and counting the put out game balls are connected. When the ejection payout control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the ejection payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. The payout motor 62 is controlled as follows. At this time, the number of game balls put out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been put out.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, the firing payout control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3a for detecting the open state of the front door 3 and a tray full tank detection sensor 7a for detecting the full tank state of the tray 7. , are connected.

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

The tray full detection sensor 7 a is provided at a predetermined position of the tray 7 . When the receiving tray 7 is filled with a predetermined amount or more of game balls to be paid out as prize balls, the stored game balls reach the above-described predetermined position.
The tray full detection sensor 7a is turned on when it detects that the game balls have reached the above-described predetermined position, and outputs a tray detection signal to the discharge payout control board 200. While reaching the predetermined position, the tray detection signal is continuously output. Then, the launch payout control board 200 transmits a saucer full command to the main control board 100 when the saucer detection signal is input. On the other hand, when the receiving tray full detection sensor 7a stops detecting that the game ball has reached the predetermined position, it turns off and stops outputting the receiving tray detection signal. Then, when the input of the saucer detection signal stops, the launch payout control board 200 determines that the full state of the saucer 7 has been cancelled, and stops sending the saucer full command to the main control board 100 .

Further, as described above, the game ball lending control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending device R is connected to the launch payout control board 200 . As shown in FIG. 5, the launch payout control board 200 includes, via the game ball lending control board 400, a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36a for detecting pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, and a card return controller. A card return switch 37a for detecting a pressing operation of the button 37 is connected.

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

The sub-control board 300 controls effects that are executed during a game, standby, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub-CPU 301 for performing various arithmetic processing, a sub-ROM 302 for storing control programs for executing effects, data and tables required for executing effects, and calculation A sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing is provided, and is connected so as to enable one-way communication from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300 .
Then, the sub CPU 301 reads out the control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on commands transmitted from the main control board 100 and signals from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and performs image control for controlling image display. A board (not shown in particular), an audio control board (not shown in particular) for controlling audio output, and an illumination control board (not shown in particular) for controlling lighting , to send a command for effect execution.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately. ) may be provided, and the substrate may control both audio output and lighting.

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

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

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

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

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Next, a game in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102. FIG.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special game and the normal game progress in parallel. In addition, as the game state when proceeding with these two games, either a non-time-saving game state or a time-saving game state is set.

Here, the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are game states in which the difficulty of entering the game ball into the second start winning hole 16 is set to be different, and in the time-saving gaming state, the non-time-saving gaming state It is set so that the movable piece 16b is more easily maintained in the open state than in the game state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is more likely to be in the open state). That is, it is easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 during the time-saving gaming state than during the non-time-saving gaming state.
In addition, in the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after reset processing, a non-time-saving gaming state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, a jackpot is won. A lottery will be held to determine the special design. Then, when a big win is won by the lottery for this big win, a special game is executed in which the second big winning hole 55 is opened and a game ball can enter the second big winning hole 55. - 特許庁
Further, when a small win is won by the lottery for the big win, the first big winning hole 18 is opened, and a small winning game in which a game ball can be entered into the first big winning hole 18 is executed. In this small winning game, the game ball enters the first big winning hole 18, and when the game ball entering the first big winning hole 18 enters the special area 57, the above-mentioned special game is executed. executed.
Furthermore, when the special game ends, the game state after the end of the special game is set to one of the game states (that is, non-time-saving game state or time-saving game state). That is, after the end of the special game, the game state is shifted to one of the game states.

Here, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can mainly enter the first start winning opening 15. As shown in FIG. In addition, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b mainly passes through the gate 20, enters the second start winning opening 16, enters the first big winning opening 18, and enters the second big winning opening 55. It is possible to enter the ball.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, after the time-saving gaming state is set, the setting of the non-time-saving gaming state (end of the time-saving gaming state) is triggered at a predetermined time during fluctuation (end of ball entry notification effect described later) time point), the game ball passes through the gate 20 or enters the second start winning port 16, and during the small winning game, the game ball enters the first big winning port 18. The player is instructed to hit the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right hit) so that the game ball enters the second big winning hole 55 during the special game. let it happen
In addition, during the non-time-saving gaming state except during the fluctuation that triggers the setting of the non-time-saving gaming state, the player is directed to the first game area 12a so that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 The game ball is launched (so-called left-handed).
Specifically, from the setting of the time-saving gaming state to the setting of the non-time-saving gaming state (the end of the time-saving gaming state) until the predetermined time during the fluctuation, during the small winning game and during the special game , The effect display device 21 displays that the game ball is launched toward the second game region 12b, and when the change that triggers the setting of the non-time-saving gaming state ends, the first game region 12a in the effect display device 21 A display is made to the effect that a game ball is to be launched toward the player.

The above-mentioned jackpot lottery is based on various random numbers obtained when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102. This is done based on various tables for determination.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a jackpot random number used to determine the result of the jackpot lottery, a special symbol random number used to determine the type of special symbol, and a It has variation pattern random numbers used for determining variation mode commands and variation pattern commands.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the jackpot random number. This jackpot random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence makes a round, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.
Also, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are for determining the pattern (variation time, mode) of the variation effect executed when notifying the result of the lottery for the big win. The random numbers used to determine the variation pattern command are not limited to those described above. For example, other random numbers may be used in addition to these random numbers.

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

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

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

The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment includes a jackpot random number determination table 110 for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, a special symbol random number determination table 111 for determining the type of special symbol, and a The first special electric role product operation table 112 for controlling the small winning game to be executed, and the special game to be executed when the big winning is won or when the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small winning game. 2nd special electric accessory operation table 113 for doing, game state setting table 114 for setting the game state after the end of the special game, variation pattern table 115 for determining the variation mode command and variation pattern command, and , a determination table 116 for determining the variation pattern table 115 to be selected when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command.
Note that the tables related to the lottery for big wins are not limited to these, and other tables may be provided as appropriate when it is necessary to make judgments or decisions based on random numbers.

As described above, the jackpot random number determination table 110 is for determining the result of the jackpot lottery (jackpot, small hit, or loss), and can be roughly divided into the first special random numbers (that is, the first start winning opening A jackpot random number determination table 110 (hereinafter referred to as table A) that is referred to when determining the jackpot lottery result based on the jackpot random number acquired with the entry of the game ball into 15), and the second special A jackpot random number determination table 110 (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot random number determination table 110 (hereinafter , referred to as table B).

Also, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6L, each of Table A and Table B has six types corresponding to the set values being set.
Specifically, the table A includes a table A1 that is referred to when the setting value is "1", a table A2 that is referred to when the setting value is "2", and a setting value of "3". Table A3 referred to when the setting value is "4", Table A4 referred to when the setting value is "5", and Table A5 referred to when the setting value is "6" A table A6 is provided which is referenced in the case.
Table B includes a table B1 that is referenced when the setting value is "1", a table B2 that is referenced when the setting value is "2", and a table B2 that is referenced when the setting value is "3". Table B3 referred to when the setting value is "4", Table B4 referred when the setting value is "5", and Table B5 referred when the setting value is "6" A table B6 is provided.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one jackpot random number within the numerical range of 0-65535 is obtained. Then, one of the above-described jackpot random number determination tables 110 is selected according to the set value set in the pachinko machine P and the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered, and the obtained jackpot random number is selected. The result of the big winning lottery is determined based on the big winning random number determination table 110.例文帳に追加

As shown in FIG. 6(a), according to the table A1, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1204, and is determined as a small hit when the jackpot random number is 1205 to 1511. If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 1512 to 65535) other than that, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table A1 is about 1/319, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/213.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(b), according to the table A2, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1218, and is determined as a small hit when the jackpot random number is 1219 to 1525. , If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 1526 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table A2 is about 1/299, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/213.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(c), according to the table A3, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1234, and is determined as a small hit when the jackpot random number is 1235 to 1541. , If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 1542 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table A3 is about 1/279, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/213.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(d), according to the table A4, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1273, and is determined as a small hit when the jackpot random number is 1274 to 1580. , If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 1581 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table A4 is about 1/239, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/213.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(e), according to the table A5, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1297, and is determined as a small hit when the jackpot random number is 1298 to 1604. , If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 1605 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table A5 is about 1/219, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/213.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(f), according to the table A6, when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1327, it is determined as a jackpot, and when the jackpot random number is 1328 to 1634, it is determined as a small hit. , If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 1635 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table A6 is about 1/199, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/213.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(g), according to the table B1, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1204, and is determined as a small hit when the jackpot random number is 1205 to 33704. , If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 33705 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table B1 is about 1/319, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(h), according to the table B2, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1218, and is determined as a small hit when the jackpot random number is 1219 to 34717. , If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 34718 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table B2 is about 1/299, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(i), according to the table B3, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1234, and is determined as a small hit when the jackpot random number is 1235 to 33734. , If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 33735 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table B3 is about 1/279, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(j), according to the table B4, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1273, and is determined as a small hit when the jackpot random number is 1274 to 33773. , If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 33774 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table B4 is about 1/239, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(k), according to the table B5, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1297, and is determined as a small hit when the jackpot random number is 1298 to 33797. , If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 33798 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table B5 is about 1/219, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(l), according to the table B6, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1327, and is determined as a small hit when the jackpot random number is 1328 to 33827. , If it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 33828 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in this table B6 is about 1/199, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/2.

As described above, the table A and the table B having the same associated set value are set so that the odds of winning the jackpot are the same. Also, although a small win is won on both table A and table B, the probability of winning a small win on table B is set to be much higher than the probability of winning a small win on table A. Also, in any of the tables A1 to A6 (that is, regardless of the set value), the probability of winning a small hit is set to be the same, and in any of the tables B1 to B6 (that is, depending on the set value) It is set so that the probability of winning a small hit is the same.

The special symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of special symbol as described above, and as shown in FIGS. The first start winning opening determination table 111a that is referred to when the determination result is obtained, and the second start winning opening determination that is referred to when the determination result of the big hit or the small hit is obtained by the second special random number and a table 111b.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one special symbol random number within the numerical range of 0-199 is obtained. Then, when the determination result of the big hit or the small hit is obtained by the lottery of the above-mentioned big hit, the first start winning hole determination table 111a or the second start winning hole determination is made according to the starting winning hole into which the game ball enters. One of the special symbol random number determination tables 111 of the table 111b is selected, and the type of special symbol is determined based on the acquired special symbol random number and the selected special symbol random number determination table 111.例文帳に追加

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, three types of special symbols (X1, X2, X3) are provided, and three types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as small winning symbols) are determined when a small winning judgment result is obtained (that is, winning a small winning). Y1, Y2, Y3) are provided, and two types of special symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as "losing symbols") determined in the case of a loss.

As shown in FIG. 7(a), according to the first start prize winning opening determination table 111a, when the judgment result of the jackpot is obtained, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 89. Then, when the special symbol random number is 90-199, the jackpot symbol X2 is determined. In addition, when the determination result of the small hit is obtained, the small hit pattern Y1 is determined when the special pattern random number is 0 to 139, and the small hit pattern Y2 when the special pattern random number is 140 to 199. is determined.
That is, in the first start winning hole determination table 111a, the probability that the jackpot pattern X1 is determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is 45%, and the probability that the jackpot pattern X2 is determined is 55%. The probability that the small winning pattern Y1 is determined when the small winning judgment result is obtained is 70%, and the probability that the small winning pattern Y2 is determined is 30%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7(b), according to the second start winning opening determination table 111b, when the determination result of the big win is obtained, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 199, the big win symbol X3 is determined. In addition, when the small winning determination result is obtained, the small winning symbol Y3 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0-199.
That is, in the second start winning hole determination table 111b, the probability that the big winning symbol X3 is determined when the big winning determination result is obtained is 100%, and the small winning symbol X3 is determined when the small winning determination result is obtained. The probability that Y3 is determined is 100%.

In addition, in the determination of the jackpot lottery based on the first special symbol random number, when the determination result of loss is obtained, the losing symbol Z1 is determined without performing the above-described lottery based on the special symbol random number. Also, in the determination of the jackpot lottery based on the second special symbol random number, when the determination result of loss is obtained, the losing symbol Z2 is determined without performing the above-described lottery based on the special symbol random number.
That is, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big hit or a small hit determination result is obtained, and is not referred to when a loss determination result is obtained.
In addition, the special symbol random number determination table 111 to be referred to when the determination result of loss is obtained based on the first special random number, and the determination result of loss is obtained based on the second special random number. A special symbol random number determination table 111 may be provided, and even in the case of loss, a losing symbol may be determined based on the special symbol random number determination table 111 and the special symbol random number.

The first special electric role product operation table 112 is for controlling a small winning game that is executed when winning a small winning, and operates the first big winning opening solenoid 18c during execution of the small winning game. (See FIG. 8).
Specifically, when a small win is won (that is, a small win symbol Y1, Y2 or Y3 is determined), the first special electric role product operation table 112 is referred to and a small win game is executed. According to this first special electric role product operation table 112, the first big winning hole 18 is opened once for 1.8 seconds, and 10 game balls are released during the opening of this first big winning hole 18. When the ball enters, the first big prize winning opening 18 is closed. Then, as described above, when the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small winning game, the special game is executed after the small winning game ends.

As described above, the second special electric accessory operation table 113 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won or when a game ball enters the special area 57 during a small win game. , is referred to operate the second big winning opening solenoid 55c during execution of the special game. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the second special electric role product operation table 113 is executed on the condition that the big winning symbol X1 or the big winning symbol X2 is determined. a first operating table 113a referred to in a special game, a second operating table 113b referred to in a special game executed on the condition that a small winning symbol Y1 or a small winning symbol Y2 is determined, and a big winning symbol X3; A third operation table 113c is provided which is referred to in a special game executed on the condition of determination or determination of the small winning symbol Y3.

Specifically, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined or when the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 113a shown in FIG. 9(a). According to the first operation table 113a, either the condition that the second big winning hole 55 is opened for 29.0 seconds or 10 game balls enter the second big winning hole 55 is established. A round game ending with is executed twice. In addition, during execution of each round game, the second large prize winning port 55 is opened only once, and the time (that is, interval time) during which the second large prize winning port 55 closes between each round game is set to 2.0 seconds. It is
In this special game, since game balls can be entered into the second big winning hole 55 during each round game, a predetermined number of expected prize balls (220 = 11 x 10 x 2 rounds) is available.

Also, when the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small winning game based on the determination of the small winning pattern Y1, or the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small winning game based on the determination of the small winning pattern Y2. In this case, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 113b shown in FIG. 9(b). According to the second operation table 113b, the round game ending under the same conditions as the first operation table 113a is executed three times. Also, the number of openings of the second big winning port 55 and the interval time in one round game are the same as those of the first operation table 113a.
Since the number of executions of the round game in this special game is greater than the number of executions of the round game of the special game related to the jackpot symbol X1 or the jackpot symbol X2, the expected value of the award balls that can be obtained (330 = 11 x 10) ×3 rounds) is larger than the special game related to the big winning symbol X1 or the big winning symbol X2.

Also, when the big winning pattern X3 is determined, or when the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small winning game based on the determination of the small winning pattern Y3, the third operation table shown in FIG. 9(c) A special game is executed with reference to 113c. According to the third operation table 113c, the round game ending under the same conditions as those of the first operation table 113a and the second operation table 113b is executed ten times. In addition, the number of times the second big winning hole 55 is opened and the interval time in one round game are the same as those of the first operation table 113a and the second operation table 113b.
Since the number of executions of the round game in this special game is greater than the number of executions of the round game of the special game related to the small winning symbol Y1 or the small winning symbol Y2, the expected value of the award balls that can be obtained (1100 pieces = 11 pieces × 10 x 10 rounds) is larger than the special game related to the small winning symbol Y1 or the small winning symbol Y2.

The game state setting table 114 is for setting the game state after the special game is finished when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the game state after the end of the special game is determined by the type of the special symbol determined by lottery for the big win.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, in the time-saving game state (the game state when the jackpot is won is the time-saving game state) special game executed when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, time-saving game A special game executed when the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small winning game based on the determination of the small winning symbol Y1 in the state, a special game executed when the big winning symbol X2 is determined, and After the special game executed when the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small winning game based on the determination of the small winning symbol Y2, the time saving game state is set. In this time-saving gaming state, the number of jackpot lotteries (number of fluctuations) based on the entry of game balls into the first start prize winning port 15 and the jackpot lottery based on the entry of game balls into the second start prize winning port 16 The sum of the number of times (the number of fluctuations) reaches 100 times, or a big win is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16, and the big win pattern X3 is determined (that is, the second start winning prize port 16 Winning a big hit based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16), or winning a small hit based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, and the small winning pattern Y3 is determined (that is, the second 2) Winning a small hit based on the entry of the game ball into the start winning opening 16) continues until either of the time-saving end conditions are established.

That is, after the end of the special game executed when the jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning port 15 during the time saving game state and the big win symbol X1 is determined, the second game during the time saving game state A small winning pattern Y1 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the 1-start winning hole 15, and the game ball enters a special area 57 during the small winning game based on the determination of the small winning pattern Y1. After the end of the special game executed in the case, after the end of the special game executed when the jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning port 15 and the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, and A small winning pattern Y2 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15, and the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small winning game based on the determination of the small winning pattern Y2. After the end of the special game executed in the case, it shifts to the time-saving game state. Then, during the continuation of this time-saving game state, a special game is not executed, and a jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15 and the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16 are performed. When the lottery for the big win based on the balls is carried out a total of 100 times, or when the big win or the small win is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize-winning port 16, the time-saving game state is ended and the game state is reached. will be changed to a non-time-saving gaming state.

On the other hand, after the special game executed when the jackpot is won and the jackpot pattern X1 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning port 15 during the non-time-saving game state, and A small hit is won based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15 during the non-time-saving game state, and the small hit pattern Y1 is determined, and the game ball is played during the small hit game based on the determination of the small hit pattern Y1. After the end of the special game executed when enters the special area 57, a non-time-saving game state is set (shifts to a non-time-saving game state).
Also, as described above, when a big hit or a small hit is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 during the time saving game state (when the big hit pattern X3 or the small hit pattern Y3 is determined ), the time-saving game state ends at the time of this winning (decision), and the game state is changed to a non-time-saving game state, but even after the end of the special game executed based on this jackpot or small hit, Time saving game state is set.

In addition, if a big hit or a small hit is won based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15 during the time saving game state (the big hit pattern X1, the big hit pattern X2, the small hit pattern Y1 or the small hit pattern Y2 If determined), the time-saving gaming state does not end at the time of this winning (determining). Then, even after the end of the special game executed based on this big win or small win, the time-saving game state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the time-saving game state, an instruction is given to hit the game ball toward the second game area 12b, so as long as the game ball is hit according to this instruction. , the game ball enters the second starting prize winning port 16 and the game ball does not enter the first starting winning prize port 15. - 特許庁Also, when a game ball enters the second start winning hole 16, it is designed to win a small win with a winning probability of about 1/2 (see FIGS. 6(g) to (l)). Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the time-saving gaming state is terminated mainly by winning a small hit based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16 .
In this specification, the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15 and the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16 are 100 in total. The time-saving end condition to be performed twice is also referred to as "first time-saving end condition", and the time-saving end condition is that a big win is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16 and the big win pattern X3 is determined. is also referred to as "second time-saving end condition", and the time-saving end condition that a small hit is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 and the small winning pattern Y3 is determined is "the third time-saving end condition". Also referred to as "terminating conditions".

The variation pattern table 115 is for determining variation mode commands and variation pattern commands, as described above.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbols are determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the result of the determination. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are for determining the variation pattern of the variation effect, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command determine the aspect of the variation effect and the variation time (of the variation display of the special symbol variation time) is determined. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the variable performance is divided into the first half and the second half. The variation time is determined by the variation pattern command.
Specifically, the determined variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300, based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command, A specific aspect (for example, an image to be displayed on the display section 21a, etc.) of the variable effect for notifying the result of the lottery for the big win is determined.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation mode commands and variation pattern commands are provided, and each variation mode command and variation pattern command are associated with the variation pattern table 115 . Then, for each variation pattern table 115, the types of variation mode command and variation pattern command to be determined, and the determination ratio are set.

The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment has table A, table B, table C, table D and table E as the variation pattern table 115 (see FIG. 11).
Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 249, and the acquired variation pattern random number, Based on the current pending number (first special figure pending number or second special figure pending number) and one of the fluctuation pattern tables 115, the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are determined.

(Determination of reference fluctuation pattern table 115)
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of fluctuations after the reset process (after the execution of the process of clearing the main RAM 103) or after the end of the special game executed based on the winning of the jackpot, and the fluctuation Depending on the type of start winning hole (first start winning hole 15, second start winning hole 16) related to the entry of the game ball that triggers the start, the variation pattern referred to when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command A table 115 is to be determined.
Specifically, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a determination table 116 defining the variation pattern table 115 to be referred to as a table used for determining the variation pattern table 115 to be referred to. Then, when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, the variation pattern table 115 to be referred to is determined based on the information related to this table.

The determination table 116 defines the variation pattern table 115 to be referred to, as described above.
In this determination table 116, as shown in FIG. 12, the type of special symbol determined based on the winning of the big win or small win that triggered the execution of the latest special game, and after the end of the above special game Or the number of fluctuations after the reset process (number of times of execution of variable display of special symbols), and the type of start winning opening related to the entry of the game ball that triggers the start of fluctuation (start of variable display of special symbols) (No. Either the 1 start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, in other words, for each type of random number used at the start of fluctuation (either the first special random number or the second special random number)) , the variation pattern table 115 to be referred to is defined.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, at the end of the special game, based on the above-described determination table 116, the game state at the time of winning the big win or small win that triggered the execution of the special game, and the big win Alternatively, the information of the variation pattern table 115 associated with the type of special symbol determined based on the winning of the small hit is acquired.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of fluctuations after the reset process or after the special game is finished is counted by a predetermined number of fluctuation counter constituted by a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103. It's becoming Specifically, when the reset process is executed or the special game ends, the count value of the above-described variation counter is cleared, and the value of the counter is displayed each time the special symbol variation display (big hit lottery) is performed. is incremented by one. Thereby, the number of fluctuations after the reset processing or after the end of the special game is counted. That is, when the reset process is executed, the number of variations after the reset process is counted, and when the special game is performed, the number of variations after the special game is finished is counted.
Then, when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, as described above, referring to the information of the variation pattern table 115 acquired based on the determination table 116 at the end of the special game, the number of variations at that time The variation pattern table 115 to be referred to is determined based on the count value of the counter and the type of the above-described starting winning hole.

As shown in FIG. 12, according to the determination table 116, the game state at the time of winning the jackpot or small win that triggered the execution of the special game is a non-time-saving game state, and the jackpot or small win If the type of special pattern determined based on is the jackpot pattern X1 or the small hit pattern Y1, and regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit or small hit that triggered the execution of the special game, the big hit or When the type of the special pattern determined based on the winning of the small prize is the big prize pattern X3 or the small prize pattern Y3, the count value of the variation number counter is 1 (the number of variations after the end of the special game is 1). time), and the table A is determined when the change is started based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15, and the change goes to the second starting winning hole 16 Table B is determined when it is to be started based on the entry of a game ball. In addition, the count value of the variation counter is 2 to 100 (the number of variations after the end of the special game is the 2nd to 100th), and the variation is the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 Table A is determined when the variation is to be started based on, and table B is determined when the variation is to be started based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 be. In addition, the count value of the fluctuation number counter is 101 or more (the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game is 101 or later), and the fluctuation is started based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15 The table A is determined when the change is to be made, and the table B is determined when the variation is started based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16.例文帳に追加

In addition, as described above, when the jackpot or small hit is won during the non-time-saving game state and the jackpot pattern X1 or the small hit pattern Y1 is determined, and when the jackpot pattern X3 or the small hit pattern Y3 is determined After the end of the special game to be played, a non-time-saving game state is set (see FIG. 10).
As described above, during the non-time-saving gaming state, the table A is determined when the fluctuation is started based on the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 15, and the game ball to the second starting winning opening 16 Table B will be determined when variation starts based on the entry of the ball.
Also, as described above, the non-time-saving gaming state is set immediately after factory shipment or after reset processing. Therefore, although not shown in particular, even after these, the table A is determined when the variation is started based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, and the second start prize winning port 16 Table B is determined when variation is started based on the entry of a game ball into.

Further, according to the determination table 116, the game state at the time of winning the big win or small win that triggered the execution of the special game is the time-saving game state, and is determined based on the winning of the big win or small win. If the type of the special symbol is the jackpot symbol X1 or the small win symbol Y1, and regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big win or small win that triggered the execution of the special game, it is based on the winning of the big win or small win. When the type of the special symbol determined by the above is either the big winning symbol X2 or the small winning symbol Y2, the count value of the variation number counter is 1, and the variation is the game ball to the first start winning opening 15. The table C is determined when the change is started based on the entry of a ball, and the table E is determined when the change is started based on the entry of a game ball into the second start winning opening 16.例文帳に追加is determined. Further, when the count value of the variation number counter is 2 to 100 and the variation is started based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15, the table D is determined, The table E is determined when the variation is started based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16 . In addition, when the count value of the variation number counter is 101 or more and the variation is started based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15, the table A is determined, The table B is determined when the variation is started based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning hole 16.例文帳に追加

In addition, as described above, when the jackpot or small hit is won during the time-saving game state and the jackpot pattern X1 or the small hit pattern Y1 is determined, and when the jackpot pattern X2 or the small hit pattern Y2 is determined After the end of the special game, a time saving game state is set (see FIG. 10).
As described above, the table C is determined when the first variation after the time-saving gaming state is set is started based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning port 15, and this variation is the second start winning The table E is determined when the game is started based on the entry of the game ball into the mouth 16. - 特許庁In addition, the table D is determined when each variation of the second to 100th times after the time-saving gaming state is set is started based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15, and each variation is the first. The table E is determined when the game is started based on the entry of the game ball into the 2-start winning hole 16.例文帳に追加
Then, as described above, after the time-saving game state is set, when 100 fluctuations are completed without the special game being executed, the non-time-saving game state is set. That is, each variation after the 101st time after the time saving game state is set is performed during the non time saving game state.
As described above, during the non-time-saving gaming state, the table A is determined when the fluctuation is started based on the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 15, and the game ball to the second starting winning opening 16 Table B will be determined when variation starts based on the entry of the ball.

Then, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined with reference to the variation pattern table 115 determined as described above.

Here, table A, table C and table D are fluctuation pattern tables 115 referred to when a game ball enters the first start winning hole 15 (see FIG. 12). In the variation pattern table 115, which is referred to when the game ball enters the first start winning port 15, the first special figure reservation number at the time is referred to when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. .
On the other hand, table B and table E are fluctuation pattern tables 115 that are referred to when a game ball enters the second start winning hole 16 (see FIG. 12). In the variation pattern table 115, which is referred to when the game ball enters the second start winning hole 16, the second special figure reservation number at the time is referred to when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. .

Then, as shown in FIG. 11(a), according to the table A, the losing pattern Z1 is determined (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery is losing), and the current first special figure pending number is 0 Or in the case of 1, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 229, the variation pattern "13 seconds variation" (the variation pattern in which the variation time in the first half is set to 0 seconds and the variation time in the second half is set to 13 seconds ) are associated with the variation mode command “00H” and the variation pattern command “00H” are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 230 to 239, the variation pattern “60 seconds variation” (the variation time in the first half 15 seconds, the variation pattern in which the variation time in the latter half is set to 45 seconds) was determined, and the variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "01H" were determined, and the variation pattern random number was 240 to 249. Sometimes the variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command associated with the variation pattern "90 seconds variation" (variation pattern in which the variation time in the first half is set to 15 seconds and the variation time in the second half is set to 75 seconds) "02H" is determined.
Also, when the losing pattern Z1 is determined and the current first reservation number is 2 or more, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 229, the fluctuation pattern of "3 second fluctuation" (the fluctuation time of the first half is set to 0 seconds and the fluctuation time of the latter half is set to 3 seconds) is associated with the variation mode command "00H" and the variation pattern command "03H" are determined, and the variation pattern random number is 230 to 239 When the variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "01H" associated with the variation pattern of "60 seconds variation" are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 240 to 249, "90 seconds variation" The variation mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "02H" associated with the variation pattern are determined.

Also, when the jackpot is won and the jackpot pattern X1 or X2 is determined, regardless of the current number of the first special figure pending, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the fluctuation pattern of "60 seconds fluctuation" The associated variation mode command "A1H" and variation pattern command "A1H" are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249, the variation mode command "90 seconds variation" associated with the variation pattern "A1H" and variation pattern command "A2H" are determined.
Also, when a small hit is won and a small hit pattern Y1 or Y2 is determined, regardless of the current number of the first special figure reservation, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the fluctuation of "60 seconds fluctuation" The variation mode command "B1H" and the variation pattern command "B1H" associated with the pattern are determined, and the variation mode associated with the variation pattern of "90 second variation" when the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249 A command "B1H" and a variation pattern command "B2H" are determined.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), according to the table B, when the losing pattern Z2 is determined (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery is losing), regardless of the current second special figure pending number , No matter what the fluctuation pattern random number is, the fluctuation pattern is always "1.5 second fluctuation" (variation pattern in which the fluctuation time in the first half is set to 0 seconds and the fluctuation time in the second half is set to 1.5 seconds) are determined.
Also, when the jackpot pattern X3 is determined, regardless of the current second special figure pending number, the fluctuation pattern of "5 seconds fluctuation" (the fluctuation time in the first half) is always given regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. The variation mode command "A0H" and the variation pattern command "A3H" associated with the variation pattern in which the variation time is set to 0 seconds and the variation time of the latter half is set to 5 seconds are determined.
In addition, when the small winning pattern Y3 is determined, regardless of the current second special figure reservation number, the variation pattern random number is always any value, the variation associated with the variation pattern of "5 second variation" A mode command "B0H" and a variation pattern command "B3H" are determined.

As shown in FIG. 11(c), according to the table C, when the losing pattern Z1 is determined, regardless of the current number of the first special figure pending, no matter what value the fluctuation pattern random number is, " Variation mode command "00H" and variation pattern command "05H" associated with the variation pattern "10 seconds variation" (variation pattern in which the variation time in the first half is set to 0 seconds and the variation time in the second half is set to 10 seconds) is determined.
Also, when the jackpot pattern X1 or X2 is determined, regardless of the current number of the first special figure pending, the fluctuation pattern of "10 second fluctuation" is always associated with any value of the fluctuation pattern random number. A variation mode command "A0H" and a variation pattern command "A5H" are determined.
Also, when the small winning pattern Y1 or Y2 is determined, regardless of the number of the first special figure reservation at the moment, the variation pattern random number is always any value, and the variation pattern of "10 second variation" is associated. A variation mode command "B0H" and a variation pattern command "B5H" are determined.

As shown in FIG. 11(d), according to the table D, when the losing pattern Z1 is determined, regardless of the current number of the first special figure pending, no matter what value the fluctuation pattern random number is, " 20 seconds variation” (variation pattern in which the variation time in the first half is set to 0 seconds and the variation time in the second half is set to 20 seconds) is associated with the variation mode command “00H” and the variation pattern command “06H” is determined.
In addition, when the jackpot pattern X1 or X2 is determined, regardless of the current number of the first special figure pending, the fluctuation pattern of "20 seconds fluctuation" is always associated with any value of the fluctuation pattern random number. A variation mode command "A0H" and a variation pattern command "A6H" are determined.
In addition, when the small winning pattern Y1 or Y2 is determined, regardless of the number of the first special figure reservation at the moment, the fluctuation pattern of "20 seconds fluctuation" is always associated with any value of the fluctuation pattern random number. A variation mode command "B0H" and a variation pattern command "B6H" are determined.

As shown in FIG. 11 (e), according to the table E, when the losing pattern Z2 is determined, regardless of the current second special figure pending number, no matter what value the fluctuation pattern random number is, " The variation mode command "00H" and the variation pattern command "04H" associated with the variation pattern of "1.5 second variation" are determined.
Also, when the jackpot pattern X3 is determined, regardless of the current second special figure pending number, the fluctuation pattern of "150 seconds fluctuation" (the fluctuation time in the first half) is always given regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. The variation mode command "A0H" and the variation pattern command "A4H" associated with the variation pattern in which the variation time is set to 0 seconds and the variation time of the latter half is set to 150 seconds are determined.
In addition, when the small winning pattern Y3 is determined, regardless of the current second special figure reservation number, the variation pattern random number is always any value, the variation associated with the variation pattern of "150 seconds variation" A mode command "B0H" and a variation pattern command "B4H" are determined.

The variation mode command and the variation pattern command determined as described above are transmitted to the sub control board 300, the specific aspect of the first half of the variation production is determined based on the variation mode command, and the variation production is based on the variation pattern command. A specific aspect of the second half of is determined. Then, the variable effect is executed in the specific mode determined in this way, but the sum of the variable time in the first half set in the variable mode command and the variable time in the second half set in the variable pattern command Is the time from the start to the end of the variable effect (variable display of special symbols).
For example, if the determined variation mode command is "01H" (the variation time of the first half is 15 seconds) and the variation pattern command is "02H" (the variation time of the second half is 75 seconds), the first half of the A total value of 90 seconds (=15 seconds + 75 seconds) of the fluctuation time and the fluctuation time of the second half is the fluctuation time of the entire fluctuation effect (the whole fluctuation display of the special symbols).
It should be noted that "0 second" is defined as the first half of the variable mode command of "00H", "A0H" and "B0H". When these variation mode commands are determined, during the variation time of the second half corresponding to the determined variation pattern command, the entire variation performance is executed in a manner determined according to the variation pattern command. It's like
In addition, based on the above-mentioned fluctuation time, the effect display device 21 performs a variable effect, and the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31) displays the variable display of the special symbol. done. Specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks during the above-described fluctuation time, and the gaming ball enters. When the starting winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 blinks during the fluctuation time described above. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to the normal game.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball that is shot by a shooting device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is operated. A normal symbol lottery is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 16b. When winning is achieved by the lottery of the normal symbols, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening 16. - 特許庁
This lottery for the normal symbols is based on a winning decision random number obtained when the game ball passes through the gate 20, and a winning decision random number determination table 117 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. is done.

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

In addition, the hit determination random number determination table 117 is for determining whether or not the hit is by lottery of normal symbols, and as shown in FIGS. It is provided with a first determination table 117a that is referred to during the game and during the small winning game, and a second determination table 117b that is referred to during the time-saving game state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning random number within the numerical range of 0-65535 is acquired. Then, if the game state at the time of drawing the normal pattern is a non-time-saving game state, or when the drawing of the normal pattern is performed during a special game or during a small winning game, the first determination table 117a is selected. Then, a lottery for a normal symbol is performed based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected first determination table 117a. In addition, if the game state at the time when the lottery for the normal symbol is performed is the time-saving game state, the second determination table 117b is selected, and the normal symbol is based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected second determination table 117b. lottery will be held.

According to the first determination table 117a, if the winning determination random number is 1, it is determined as a win, and if the winning determination random number is other than this (0, 2 to 65535), it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in the first determination table 117a is 1/65536.
In addition, according to the second determination table 117b, it is determined to be a hit when the winning determination random number is 1 to 65500, and it is determined to be a loss when the winning determination random number is other than this (0, 65501 to 65535). . Therefore, the probability of winning in the second determination table 117b is approximately 99/100.
In addition, when winning by lottery of normal symbols, winning symbols are determined, and when losing, losing symbols are determined.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment includes a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 as a table for determining the normal symbol variation pattern and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b, and the second start winning opening opening. A control table 119 is provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 is for determining the normal symbol variation pattern. As described above, when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 .
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state, or during a special game or a small winning game, normal symbols with a fluctuation time of 13 seconds are set. A variation pattern is determined, and when the game state is a time-saving game state, a normal symbol variation pattern in which a variation time of 2 seconds is set is determined. Then, when the normal symbol variation pattern is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the variation time set for the normal symbol variation pattern. Then, when the normal pattern lottery results in winning and the winning pattern is determined, the normal pattern display device 32 lights up, and when the losing pattern is determined as the losing pattern, the normal pattern display device 32 is turned on. lights out.
In this specification, the blinking display of the normal design display device 32 is "normal design fluctuation", the lighting or extinguishing of the normal design display device 32 is "normal design stop display", and the "normal design stoppage". , "Normal symbol fluctuation stop", etc.

Also, the second starting winning opening control table 119 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16 b provided in the second starting winning opening 16 .
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 opens and closes in a manner determined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 119. ing. Specifically, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state, or during a special game or a small winning game, as shown in FIG. × 1 time), the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.05 seconds. Also, when the game state is the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. The movable piece 16b is opened for a total of 6 seconds.

As described above, for each game state, the conditions for opening and closing the second start winning port 16 are respectively defined, and according to the contents of this condition, in the time saving game state, than during the non-time saving game state Also, the second start winning opening 16 is easily maintained in an open state, and the game ball is easily entered. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 20, the normal pattern lottery is performed one after another, and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, so the game ball accompanies the progress of the game. While suppressing the decrease in , the chance of a big winning lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 can be obtained.
In addition, when the game state is the time-saving game state, as described above, as the processing for opening and closing the second start winning opening 16, the second determination table 117b (hitting probability set relatively high) Lottery of normal symbols by determination random number determination table 117), determination of variation time for time saving game state (relatively short variation time), and opening pattern for time saving game state (relatively many times, 1 open opening pattern with a long opening time per unit and a long total opening time) has been performed, but it is not limited to this, for example, at least one of the above processes is performed. good too.

(Playability of pachinko machine P according to this embodiment)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, either the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state is set, and the game progresses.
Here, when the player starts the game, the non-time-saving game state is set, and the game is played by launching the game ball toward the first game area 12a. Therefore, during the non-time-saving gaming state, the game ball launched by the player can enter the first start winning opening 15, and a jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15 is performed. will be
A jackpot lottery is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, and when the jackpot is won, the jackpot pattern X1 or X2 is determined (see FIG. 7(a)). executed. Also, when a small win is won, a small win symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined (see FIG. 7(a)), and the ball enters the first big winning port 18 during the small win game executed based on the winning. When the played game ball enters the special area 57, a special game is executed.

In addition, when the jackpot pattern X1 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game executed based on the winning is set to a non-time-saving game state, and when the jackpot pattern X2 is determined, based on the winning. The game state after the end of the special game to be executed is set to the time saving game state (see FIG. 10).
Further, when the small winning symbol Y1 is determined, the game state after the special game executed based on the winning is set to a non-time-saving game state, and when the small winning symbol Y2 is determined, the winning is performed. The game state after the end of the special game executed based on is set to the time saving game state (see FIG. 10).

During the time-saving game state, although the winning probability of the jackpot is the same as during the non-time-saving game state, as described above, the second start winning opening 16 is much more likely to be maintained in the open state than during the non-time-saving game state. In addition, during the time-saving game state, an instruction is given to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b. Therefore, if the game ball is launched according to this instruction, the game ball launched by the player can enter the second start prize winning port 16, and the game ball cannot enter the second start prize winning port 16. Based on the jackpot election will be held.
A jackpot lottery is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16, and when the jackpot is won, the jackpot pattern X3 is determined (see FIG. 7(b)) and a special game is executed. be. Also, when a small win is won, a small win symbol Y3 is determined (see FIG. 7(b)), and a game in which a ball is entered into the first big winning hole 18 during a small win game executed based on the winning. A special game is executed when the ball enters the special area 57 .
In the special game based on the big winning symbol X3 or the small winning symbol X3, the round game is executed 10 times (see FIG. 9(c)), so 1100 expected prize balls can be obtained.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the time-saving gaming state includes the number of lotteries for big hits based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15 and the number of game balls entering the second start prize winning port 16. The total number of lottery times of the jackpot based on the entry of the ball reaches 100 times, or the jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize opening 16, and the jackpot pattern X3 is determined, or 2 Start When a game ball enters the winning hole 16, a small win is won and a small win pattern Y3 is determined. In addition, when a game ball enters the second starting winning hole 16, it wins a big win with a winning probability of about 1/319 to about 1/199, and wins a small win with a winning probability of about 1/2. (see FIGS. 6(g) to (l)), it is almost certain that a big win or a small win will be won before the total number of lotteries reaches 100 times. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the time-saving gaming state is substantially terminated when a big win or a small win is won.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the time-saving game state ends by winning the big hit or the small hit based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16, and the non-time-saving game Even if the state is set, it is instructed to hit the game ball toward the second game area 12b until a predetermined point in time during the fluctuation (variation display of the special symbol) relating to the winning. Therefore, during the fluctuation related to the winning, if the opening of the movable piece 16b has not ended at the time the non-time-saving gaming state is set (if the open state of the second start winning opening 16 is maintained), the second By continuing to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b, the game ball can be entered into the second start winning opening 16 to acquire the second special random number, and up to four pieces can be obtained. Reservation storage of 2 special random numbers is possible.
In addition, as described above, since the non-time-saving game state is set by winning a big hit or a small hit based on the entry of the game ball to the second start winning opening 16, after the opening of the movable piece 16b ends Even if the determined random number is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area (even if the normal pattern reservation number is 1 or more), it is almost impossible to win by lottery of normal patterns, and the movable piece 16b is almost never open.

Then, as described above, in the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16, the small win is won with a winning probability of about 1/2. When it is possible to acquire (hold and store) the second special random number by entering the game ball into the start winning opening 16, in the jackpot lottery based on the acquired second special random number, the jackpot There is a high possibility that you will be elected and you will be elected as a small prize.
In addition, in the lottery described above, when the big win is won, the big win pattern X3 is determined, and when the small win is won, the small win pattern Y3 is determined. can get the ball.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, by setting the time-saving gaming state, at least 1100 prize balls can be acquired based on the big win or small win that triggers the end of the time-saving gaming state. If a big win or a small win is won based on the reserved storage of the second special random number, the number of times of winning times 1100 prize balls can be further acquired. For example, when four second special random numbers can be reserved and stored during the fluctuation of the big win or small win that triggers the end of the time-saving gaming state, one of the four second special random numbers is a small win 2,200 (=1,100+1,100×1) prize balls can be obtained when it is determined that the ball is won. Also, when all the four second special random numbers are determined to be small hits, a total of 5500 (=1100+1100×4) prize balls can be obtained. In addition, when two of the four second special random numbers are determined to win a small hit, and one second special random number is determined to win a big hit, a total of 4400 (= 1100 + 1100 x 3) prize balls can be obtained. Also, when all the four second special random numbers are determined to be lost, a total of 1100 (=1100 + 1100 x 0) prize balls can be obtained.

And, after the processing (variation display of the special symbol, execution of the small winning game, execution of the special game) for the pending storage of the second special random number described above is completed, the non-time-saving game state is set. , the game is resumed by launching the game ball toward the first game area 12a.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the second special random number is retained and stored during the variation of the big win or the small win that triggered the end of the time-saving gaming state, and this retained and stored second special random number is stored. Aiming to win multiple times of the jackpot or small win based on the random number, that is, based on the second special random number stored during the fluctuation of the jackpot or small win that triggered the end of the time-saving gaming state. During the period from the end of the game state to the processing of all the reserved memories, a game feature is provided in which a large number of prize balls are aimed at at once.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize opening 15 during the non-time-saving gaming state is set to "1". Approximately 1/319 when the set value is "2", approximately 1/299 when the set value is "3", approximately 1/279 when the set value is "4", It is approximately 1/219 when the set value is "5" and approximately 1/199 when the set value is "6", and is set differently depending on the set value (Fig. 6(a) to ( f) see). In addition, when a jackpot is won, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X2 that sets the time-saving game state after the end of the special game based on the win is 55/100 regardless of the set value. (See FIG. 7(a)).
Then, the probability that the time-saving game state is set based on the winning of the jackpot by the game ball entering the first start winning hole 15 during the non-time-saving game state is about 1/580 when the set value is "1". , approximately 1/543 when the setting value is "2", approximately 1/507 when the setting value is "3", approximately 1/434 when the setting value is "4", and approximately 1/434 when the setting value is "5". When the set value is "6", it is about 1/361.

On the other hand, the probability of winning a small hit by a jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first start winning hole 15 during a non-time-saving game state is about 1/213 at any set value. (see FIGS. 6(a) to 6(f)). In addition, when a small win is won, the probability that the small win symbol X2 that will set the time saving game state after the end of the special game based on the winning is determined is 30/ 100 (see FIG. 7(a)).
Then, the probability that the time-saving game state is set based on the winning of the small hit by the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15 during the non-time-saving game state is about 1/710 at any set value. becomes.
As described above, the probability that the time-saving gaming state is set based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15 during the non-time-saving gaming state will differ for each set value.

Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability that the time-saving gaming state is set based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15 during the non-time-saving gaming state differs for each set value, The probability of setting the time-saving game state is different between when a big win is won and when a small win is won by a jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into a first start prize-winning port 15 during a non-time-saving game state. .
As a result, it is possible to provide a new game feature in which the rate of transition to the time-saving game state differs according to the set value and the type of jackpot lottery result (big win, small win), and to increase the interest of the player. can be enhanced.

In the present embodiment, the time-saving gaming state is more likely to be set when winning a big win than when winning a small win, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by setting the odds of winning a small win to a high value, the time-saving gaming state may be set more easily when winning a small win than when winning a big win. In addition, the rate at which the time-saving gaming state is set may be the same in the case of winning the big prize and the case of winning the small prize.
In addition, in this form, when a small hit is won, a small winning pattern Y1 defined that a non-time-saving gaming state is set, and a small winning pattern Y2 defined that a time-saving gaming state is set By changing the determination probability of , the ratio of setting the time-saving game state when winning a small win is changed, but it is not limited to this. For example, the probability of setting the non-time-saving gaming state and the probability of setting the time-saving gaming state for each small winning pattern are determined, and the rate of setting the time-saving gaming state changes depending on the type of the determined small winning pattern You may make it

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game progresses mainly based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16 during the time saving game state. Then, a big winning lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 wins a big win (a big win pattern X3 is determined) or a small win (a small winning pattern Y3 is determined). ), the time saving game state is terminated.
As a result, the variety of termination of the time-saving game state is increased, so that the degree of freedom of setting the game property in the time-saving game state is increased, and novel game property can be imparted.
Further, for example, when the time saving game state is terminated by executing a special game, the special game is executed by not allowing the game ball to enter the special area 57 during the small winning game based on the winning of the small winning. By not executing it, there is a possibility that a strategy that continues the time-saving gaming state will be performed. However, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the time-saving gaming state ends when a small win is won, so there is no possibility that the strategy described above will be performed.

In addition, in this form, the time-saving game state ends at the time when a big hit or a small win is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16, but the time to end the time-saving game state is not limited to this. For example, at any time from winning a jackpot or small win to the end of the variable display of special symbols based on the winning (for example, the start of the variable display of special symbols, the variable display of special symbols) The time-saving game state may be ended at any point in time, such as the end of the variable display of the special symbols.
In addition, in this form, in the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize-winning port 16, when the jackpot is won, the jackpot pattern X3 is always determined, and when the small win is won, the jackpot pattern X3 is always determined. Although the small winning symbol Y3 is determined, it is not limited to this. For example, when a jackpot is won by the above lottery, a plurality of jackpot patterns are provided, and when a predetermined jackpot pattern is determined, the time-saving game state is terminated, and when a jackpot pattern different from the jackpot pattern is determined. You may set so that a time saving game state may not be ended. Similarly, a plurality of types of small winning patterns are provided, and when a predetermined small winning pattern is determined, the time saving game state is terminated, and when a small winning pattern different from the small winning pattern is decided, the time saving game state is entered. You can set it not to end.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when a big hit or a small hit is achieved based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting prize opening 16, it is possible to obtain the prize balls of the same expected value. is not limited to For example, it may be possible to obtain different expected values of the number of prize balls in the case of a big win and in the case of a small win. Also, a plurality of types of the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the case of a big win may be provided, and similarly, a plurality of types of the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the case of a small win may be provided.

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

At step 100, the main CPU 101 executes initialization processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number referred to when updating the special symbol random number. This special symbol random number initial value update random number is for determining the initial value of the special symbol random number. That is, the special symbol random number is updated with the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at the time of starting the update as the initial value. Then, when this random number range is circulated once, the update of the special symbol random number is continued with the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at that time as the initial value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102 .

At step 102, the main CPU 101 updates the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern. After the processing of step 102 is completed, the processing of steps 101 and 102 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

Next, the initialization process of step 100 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 130, the main CPU 101 reads the startup program from the main ROM 102, and executes various processes necessary for power failure recovery (when the power switch is turned on, when power is recovered from an unexpected power failure). Execute the initial setting process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 131 .
At step 131, the main CPU 101 sets a power failure monitoring time, which is a standby time until the start of execution of the various processes described above after power failure recovery, in a power failure monitoring time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 132 .

At step 132, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a power interruption occurrence signal is detected. Then, when it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is detected, the process returns to step 131 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal has not been detected, the process proceeds to the next step 133 .
At step 133, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the power interruption monitoring time set at step 131 has elapsed. Then, if it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 132 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the period has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 134 . A subtraction timer is employed as the power failure monitoring time timer counter, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the determination of detection of the power failure occurrence signal is executed. It is determined that the monitoring time has elapsed.

At step 134, the main CPU 101 permits access to the main RAM 103 and permits execution of timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. By performing this processing, it becomes possible to store various data in the main RAM 103 and read (load) various data from the main RAM 103, and to execute timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 135 .
At step 135, the main CPU 101 executes setting value related processing for performing various types of processing related to changing the setting value. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a setting value change mode in which a setting value can be changed when a predetermined setting change condition is satisfied, and a predetermined setting change operation is performed in this setting value change mode. If so, change the set value. Further, when the setting value is changed, the main CPU 101 stores a setting value change command indicating that the setting value has been changed in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the setting value change command is transmitted to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 can grasp that the setting value has been changed. Further, the main CPU 101 sets a game-enabled mode in which the game can be progressed from the setting value change mode when a predetermined game-enabled setting condition is satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 136 .

At step 136, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not conditions for executing the reset process are satisfied. Specifically, when the RAM clear switch (not shown) provided on the main control board 100 is turned on, the power is turned on (the power switch is turned on), or when an unexpected power failure occurs. It is checked whether there is a mismatch between the data stored in the main RAM 103 and the data stored in the main RAM 103 at the time of recovery from an unexpected power failure (whether a backup abnormality has occurred). When the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch turned on, or when a mismatch occurs in the data stored in the main RAM 103 at the time of power failure and power failure recovery, the execution conditions for the reset process are satisfied. I judge. On the other hand, if the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch turned off, or if there is no inconsistency in the data stored in the main RAM 103 when the power failure occurs and when the power failure is restored, reset processing is executed. Determine that the conditions are not met. Then, if it is determined that the condition for executing the reset process is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 140 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the reset condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 137 .

At step 137, the main CPU 101 executes reset processing (that is, RAM clear processing for clearing stored data in the storage area of the main RAM 103). Here, in the storage area of the main RAM 103, various data related to the progress of the game (information on the special symbols that are changing, the launch position of the game ball (game area 12 where the game ball is launched), the first special symbol reservation number, the second 2 Special figure pending number, time saving number, execution phase data indicating the progress of the special figure game, normal figure pending number, general figure execution phase data indicating the progress status of the general figure game, special symbols are not changing information, etc.), the count value of the fluctuation number counter, etc. are stored, and all of these data are cleared by executing the reset process. By clearing the count value of the fluctuation number counter, the number of fluctuations after the execution of the reset process is counted by the fluctuation number counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 138 .
At step 138 , the main CPU 101 transmits a RAM clear command indicating that the reset process has been executed to the launch payout control board 200 . Further, the main CPU 101 stores the command in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, a RAM clear command is transmitted to the sub control board 300 . Then, go to step 139 .
At step 139, the main CPU 101 stores a variation number command including the current value of the variation number counter in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the change number command is transmitted to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 can grasp the current count value of the change number counter. Then, go to step 142 .

Further, in step 140 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 136 that the conditions for executing the reset process are not satisfied, the main CPU 101 transmits a power failure recovery command indicating recovery from the power failure to the launch payout control board 200. do. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, a power failure recovery command is transmitted to the sub control board 300 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 141 .
At step 141, the main CPU 101 stores the variation count command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation count command is transmitted to the sub control board 300 . As described above, since the reset process is not executed, this fluctuation number command includes the count value of the fluctuation number counter at the time of power failure. As a result, the sub-control board 300 can grasp the count value of the fluctuation number counter at the time of the power failure when the power is restored. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 142 .

At step 142, the main CPU 101 stores, in the transmission data storage area for effect, a command for effect control indicating the content of data necessary for controlling the effect at the time of power failure recovery. As a result, the effect control command is transmitted to the sub control board 300 . Then, the initialization process ends.
Here, as the production control command, the first special figure reservation number designation command indicating the first special figure reservation number, the second special figure reservation number designation command indicating the second special figure reservation number, the direction of launching the game ball (That is, either right-handed or left-handed), an execution phase designation command that indicates the execution phase of special figure-related control processing to be described later, a demonstration display state (so-called customer waiting state) when a power failure occurs For example, a customer waiting designation command indicating that there was a customer.

Next, the power failure evacuation process of the main control board 100 will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the voltage of the supplied power falls below a predetermined value, the above-described main processing of the main control board 100 is interrupted to execute the power interruption saving processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. .

At step 150, the main CPU 101 prohibits access to the main RAM 103 and prohibits execution of timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. By performing this processing, it becomes impossible to store various data in the main RAM 103 and to read (load) various data from the main RAM 103 thereafter, and the stored data in the main RAM 103 is held (that is, backed up). is done). In addition, execution of timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, becomes impossible. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 151 .
At step 151, the main CPU 101 sets a power interruption monitoring time in a power interruption monitoring time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 152 .

At step 152, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a power interruption occurrence signal is detected. Then, when it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is detected, the process returns to step 151 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal has not been detected, the process proceeds to the next step 153 .
At step 153, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the power interruption monitoring time set at step 151 has elapsed. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 152 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the period has elapsed, the power interruption saving process is terminated, and the initialization process described above is executed. Determination of the elapse of the power failure monitoring time is performed in the same manner as the determination in the initialization process described above.
It should be noted that when power failure occurs, the operation of the pachinko machine P is stopped during the loop from step 151 to step 153 described above.

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

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

At step 202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an input to the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a, or the special area detection sensor 57a. A sensor detection process for performing a predetermined process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203 .
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes a special figure-related control process for controlling a special figure game, a small winning game, and a special game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204 .

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general-purpose related control process for controlling a general-purpose game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205 .
At step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for controlling the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door open command based on the opening of the front door 3, a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, or the like, the main CPU 101 designates the corresponding error. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full tank state designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the performance transmission data storage area. Also, when the main control board 100 stops receiving the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error cancellation designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank cancellation designation command, etc.) and transmits it for effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206 .

In step 206, detection signals from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detecting sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detecting sensor 16a, the first big winning opening detecting sensor 18a, and the second big winning opening detecting sensor 55a. is input to the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 updates the prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and emits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal. Transmit to substrate 200 . When the ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and the main CPU 101 subtracts the prize ball counter when receiving the payout command. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207 .
In step 207, the main CPU 101 outputs external information data for outputting the game state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, starting prize winning opening solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16. , large winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening and closing of the first large winning opening 18 and the second large winning opening 55, shutter section solenoid data for controlling the displacement of the distribution member 59, various display devices (first special symbol Display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol reservation display device 38, second special symbol reservation display device 39 and normal symbol reservation display device 33) Display data etc. Execute. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 208 .

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

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

At step 302 , the main CPU 101 executes second start winning opening detection processing for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening 16 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 303 .
At step 303 , the main CPU 101 executes special area detection processing for determining execution of a special game based on the entry of the game ball into the special area 57 . Then, the sensor detection process ends.

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

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

Next, the processing at the time of detection of the first start winning opening in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning hole detection sensor 15a is not input, the first start winning hole detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501 .
At step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure reservation number counter (that is, the current first special figure reservation number) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the process at the time of detection of the first start winning prize opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than "4", the process proceeds to step 502 below.

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

At step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated at step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
At step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area where the jackpot random number was stored at step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot random numbers, special symbol random numbers and variation pattern random numbers are all stored in the same storage section of the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 506 .

At step 506, the main CPU 101 generates a starting prize winning command indicating that the first special random number has been stored, and stores it in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 507 .
In step 507, the main CPU 101 makes various determinations regarding the jackpot lottery before the start of fluctuation of the stored first special random number based on the first special random number (at the time when the first special random number is retained and stored). Execute the pre-determination process that performs Then, the processing at the time of detection of the first start winning prize opening is ended.

Next, the processing at the time of detection of the second start winning opening in step 302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is not input, the second start winning opening detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second starting prize winning opening detection sensor 16a has been input, the next step 601 is performed.
At step 601, the main CPU 101 generates a second start winning hole detection command indicating that the detection signal from the second start winning hole detection sensor 16a has been input, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 602 .

At step 602, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure reservation number counter (that is, the current second special figure reservation number) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the processing at the time of detection of the second starting winning opening is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than "4", the process proceeds to step 603 below.
At step 603, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604 .

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

At step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 604 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot random numbers, special symbol random numbers, first variation pattern random numbers, and second variation pattern random numbers are all stored in the same storage section of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 607 .
At step 607, the main CPU 101 generates a starting prize winning command indicating that the second special random number has been stored, and stores it in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 608 .

In step 608, the main CPU 101 makes various determinations regarding the jackpot lottery before the start of variation of the stored second special random number based on the second special random number (at the time when the second special random number is retained and stored). Execute the pre-determination process that performs Then, the processing at the time of detection of the second start winning prize opening is ended.

Next, the preliminary determination processing of steps 507 and 608 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that, in the prior determination process of step 507 described above, the following processing based on the jackpot random number, the special symbol random number and the fluctuation pattern random number, and the first special figure reservation number stored in the storage unit of the first reservation storage area is executed, and in the above-described step 608 preliminary determination process, the following based on the jackpot random number, special symbol random number and variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, and the second special figure reserved number process is executed.
In step 610, the main CPU 101 confirms the current number of reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 611 .
In step 611, the main CPU 101 confirms the type of the starting winning opening into which the game ball entered (first starting winning opening 15 (first special random number), second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number)). do. Also, the main CPU 101 confirms the current count value of the change number counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 612 .

At step 612, the main CPU 101 acquires one of the jackpot random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the type of the starting winning opening confirmed at step 611 and the set value being set, and stores the acquired table and stored value. A big win determination process for determining the result of the big win lottery is executed based on the big win random number. After that, data relating to the result of the determination (big win, small win, or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 613 .

At step 613, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the first starting winning opening 15 (first special random number) and the result of determination in step 612 is a big hit or a small hit acquires the first start winning hole determination table 111a, and based on the table, the result of determination in step 612 described above, and the stored special symbol random number, the type of the jackpot pattern or the small hit pattern (jackpot pattern X1, big hit pattern X2, small hit pattern Y1, small hit pattern Y2) is determined. In addition, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number) and the result of determination in step 612 described above is a big hit or a small hit, the second Acquire the 2-start winning hole determination table 111b, and based on the table, the result of determination in step 612 described above, and the stored special symbol random number, the type of the jackpot pattern or the small hit pattern (jackpot pattern X3, small Winning pattern Y3) is determined. Further, when the starting winning hole into which the game ball enters is the first starting winning hole 15 and the result of determination in step 612 is a loss, the special symbol is Z1 (loss symbol). judge. Further, when the starting winning hole into which the game ball enters is the second starting winning hole 16 and the result of determination in step 612 is a loss, the special symbol is Z2 (loss symbol). judge. Then, data relating to the determination result (type of special symbol) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 614 .

In step 614, the main CPU 101 stores the first special random number or the second special random number stored pending according to the current pending number confirmed in step 610 described above and the count value of the current variation counter confirmed in step 611 described above. After deriving the number of fluctuations when the fluctuation based on the special random number is executed, the fluctuation pattern table 115 corresponding to the number of fluctuations and the type of the start winning hole into which the game ball enters is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 615 .
In step 615, the main CPU 101, based on the variation pattern table 115 acquired in step 614 described above, the type of special symbol determined in step 613 described above, and the stored variation pattern random number, the variation mode command and A variation mode command and variation pattern command determination process for determining a variation pattern command are executed. Then, go to the next step 616 .

In step 616, the main CPU 101 determines the result of the jackpot lottery determined in step 612 (big win, small win, or loss), the type of special symbol determined in step 613 described above, and the type of special symbol determined in step 615 described above. A pre-determination command including the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is stored in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the preliminary determination process ends.
By the above processing, for the first special random number or the second special random number stored as pending, the result of the jackpot lottery determined at the start of the special symbol variation, the special symbol type, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in advance (that is, before the start of variation) at the time of acquisition of the random number by the advance determination command.

Next, the processing at the time of special area detection in step 303 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 630, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the special area detection sensor 57a is input. When it is determined that the detection signal from the special area detection sensor 57a is not input, the special area detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the special area detection sensor 57a has been input, the next step 631 is performed.
At step 631, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a small winning playing flag indicating that a small winning game is being executed is ON. Then, when it is determined that the small hit playing flag is not ON (that is, it is OFF), the process proceeds to step 633 . On the other hand, when it is determined that the small winning playing flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 632 .

At step 632, the main CPU 101 turns on the special area entry flag indicating that the game ball has entered the special area 57 during the small winning game. Then, the special area detection process ends.
In addition, in step 633, which proceeds when it is determined in the above-described step 631 that the small winning in-game flag is not ON, the main CPU 101 performs error processing for notifying that the game ball has not properly entered the special area 57. to run. Specifically, the main CPU 101 transmits an error command for performing the above notification to the sub control board 300 . As a result, the above notification is performed based on the error command. Then, the special area detection process ends.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 203 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of the plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure-related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data "00" indicating execution of special symbol variation start processing described later, data "01" indicating execution of special symbol variation stop processing described later, and post-stop processing described later. Data "02" indicating the execution of, data "03" indicating the execution of a small winning game control process described later, data "04" indicating the execution of a special game control process described later, and special game end processing described later and data "05" indicating execution.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation start processing (step 701), special symbol variation stop processing (step 702), post-stop processing (step 703), small Either the winning game control process (step 704), the special game control process (step 705) or the special game end process (step 706) is executed. Then, the special figure-related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation start processing of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "00" indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "00", the process proceeds to the next step 801. FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "00", the special symbol variation start process is terminated.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage section of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is "1" or more. judge. And when it determines with the 2nd special random number being memorize|stored, it progresses to step 804. FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802 .

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage section of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is equal to or greater than "1". judge. Then, when it is determined that the first special random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 812 . On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803 .
At step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by "1" and executes shift processing of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area . . Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number by one. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) process for the jackpot determination process described later. Then, go to step 805 .

Also, in step 804, which proceeds when it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored in step 801 described above, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by "1". Execute the shift processing of the reserved storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage section of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage section of the second reserved storage area . . Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number by one. As a result, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) process for the jackpot determination process described later. Then, go to step 805 .
At step 805, the main CPU 101 increments the count value of the fluctuation number counter by "1". Further, the main CPU 101 stores the variation count command in the performance transmission data storage area. As a result, the change number command is transmitted to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 can grasp the current count value of the change number counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 806 .

At step 806, the main CPU 101 acquires one of the jackpot random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the type of the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered and the set value being set, and Alternatively, on the basis of the jackpot random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 804, a jackpot determination process for deriving the jackpot lottery result is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 807 .
At step 807, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the first starting winning opening 15 (first special random number) and the result of the lottery in step 806 is a jackpot or a small hit acquires the first start winning hole determination table 111a, based on the table, the result of the lottery in step 806 described above, and the special symbol random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above Then, the type of the big winning symbol or the small winning symbol (big winning symbol X1, big winning symbol X2, small winning symbol Y1, small winning symbol Y2) is determined. Also, if the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number) and the result of the lottery in step 806 is a big hit or a small hit, the second Acquiring the 2-start winning hole determination table 111b, the big hit based on the table, the result of the lottery in the above step 806, and the special symbol random number stored in the predetermined processing area in the above step 803 or step 804 The type of symbol or small winning symbol (big winning symbol X3, small winning symbol Y3) is determined. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery in step 806 described above is a loss, if the big hit random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, it is a losing pattern. Z1 is determined, and if the big hit random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16, the losing pattern Z2 is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area of the main RAM103. Also, in this special symbol determination process, the current game state, that is, the game state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the game state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 808 .

At step 808, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of special symbol determined at step 807 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, information relating to the type of the determined special symbol is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of variation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 809 .
At step 809, the main CPU 101 executes variation pattern determination processing for determining a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area at step 803 or step 804 described above. Then, go to the next step 810 .

At step 810 , the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of special symbols on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 . As a result, when the special symbol fluctuating display is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that "-" blinks at a predetermined interval on each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reservation storage area, the first special figure reservation display device 38 is displayed in a manner in which the first special figure reservation number can be recognized. is displayed, and when the second special figure random number is stored in the second reservation storage area, the second special figure reservation display device 39 is displayed in a manner in which the second special figure reservation number can be recognized. ing. Then, when the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbols is performed based on the first special symbol random number, at the same time as the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is displayed to indicate that the first special symbol reservation number is reduced by one. When the figure reservation display device 38 is controlled for display and the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbols is performed based on the second special symbol random number, the second special figure reservation number is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. , the display of the second special figure reservation display device 39 is controlled.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 811.

At step 811, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data to data "01" indicating a special symbol variation state so that the special symbol variation stop processing is executed in the special symbol related control processing, and the special symbol variation start processing is performed. exit.
In addition, in step 812, which proceeds when it is determined that the first special random number is not stored in the first reservation storage area in step 802 described above, the main CPU 101 performs the effect display based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. A customer waiting determination process for displaying customer waiting in the device 21 is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 counts the time during which the special symbols are not variably displayed, and when a predetermined customer waiting time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without the special symbols being variably displayed. , a customer waiting command for displaying a customer waiting screen on the performance display device 21 is stored in the performance transmission data storage area assuming that the customer waiting state has occurred. Then, the special fluctuation start process is terminated.

Next, the variation pattern determination processing of step 809 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 confirms the current number of reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 901 .
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the type of the starting winning opening into which the game ball entered (first starting winning opening 15 (first special random number), second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number)). do. Also, the main CPU 101 confirms the current count value of the change number counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 902 .

At step 902, the main CPU 101 acquires the current count value of the variation number counter confirmed at step 901 and the variation pattern table 115 corresponding to the type of the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 903 .
In step 903, the main CPU 101 uses the variation pattern table 115 acquired in step 902 described above, the type of special symbol determined in step 807 described above, and the variation pattern stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above. A variation mode command and a variation pattern command are determined based on a random number, and the determined variation mode command and variation pattern command are stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904 .

At step 904, the main CPU 101 stores the variation mode command and variation pattern command determined at step 903 in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 905 .
At step 905 , the main CPU 101 determines the variation time associated with the variation mode command and the variation pattern command based on the variation pattern table 115 . Then, the determined variable time is set in the variable time timer counter. Then, the variation pattern determination process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation stop processing of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "01" indicating the execution of the special symbol variation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "01", the special symbol variation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "01", the process proceeds to step 1001 below.

At step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable time set in the variable time timer counter at step 905 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the variation time has not passed, the special symbol variation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002 .
At step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stop-displaying the special symbol determined at step 807 on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and sets the special symbol. stop display. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003 .

At step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol is determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1004 .
At step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping display of the special symbol in a stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1005 .

At step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets "02" to the execution phase data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the special symbol variation stop processing is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing of step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "02" indicating execution of post-stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "02", the post-stop process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "02", the process proceeds to the next step 1101. FIG.
At step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time timer counter at step 1004 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102 .

At step 1102, the main CPU 101 executes a time saving end information update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a time-saving game flag indicating that the current game state is the time-saving game state is turned on. When it is determined that the time saving game flag is turned on, the time saving end information storage area provided in the main RAM 103 and storing the time saving end information which is the information on the time saving end condition is updated. In this time saving end information storage area, the remaining lottery number of times until the first time saving end condition is satisfied (hereinafter referred to as time saving end establishment number of times) is stored. Then, when a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the first start prize winning port 15 is performed, and a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start prize winning port 16 is performed. In both cases, the number of time reduction completion establishments is decremented by "1". In addition, when the value becomes "0" due to the update of the time saving completion establishment frequency, processing for turning off the time saving game flag is also executed. Further, when determining that the time saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1103 .

At step 1103, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. Then, when it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a big winning symbol (that is, it is a small winning symbol or a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 1108 . On the other hand, when it is determined that the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1104 .
At step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the jackpot symbol X3. Then, when it is determined that the stopped special symbol is not the big winning symbol X3 (it is the big winning symbol X1 or X2), the process proceeds to step 1106 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be the big hit symbol X3, the process proceeds to the next step 1105 .

At step 1105, the main CPU 101 turns off the time saving game flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1106 .
At step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data to "04" so that the special game start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107 .

At step 1107, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the special game, to the opening time timer counter. Then, the post-stop process is terminated.
Further, in step 1108, which is advanced when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1103 is not a big hit symbol, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a small winning symbol. do. Then, when it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a small winning symbol (that is, it is a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 1113 . On the other hand, when it is determined that the stopped special symbol is a small winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1109 .

At step 1109, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is the small winning symbol Y3. Then, when it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not the small winning symbol Y3 (the small winning symbol Y1 or Y2), the process proceeds to step 1111 . On the other hand, when it is determined to be the small winning symbol Y3, the process proceeds to the next step 1110 .
At step 1110, the main CPU 101 turns off the time saving game flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1111 .

At step 1111, the main CPU 101 sets "03" to the execution phase data so that the small winning game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1112 .
At step 1112, the main CPU 101 turns on the small winning game flag and sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the small winning game, to the opening time timer counter. Then, the post-stop process is terminated.

In addition, in step 1113, which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in step 1108 is not a small winning symbol, the main CPU 101 causes the special symbol variation start processing to be executed in the special symbol related control processing. , set "00" to the execution phase data. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1114 .
At step 1114, the main CPU 101 confirms the current game state and stores the game state command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state command includes information on whether the time saving game flag is ON or OFF, and information on the number of times the time saving end is established. Then, the post-stop process is terminated.

Next, the small hit game control process of step 704 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1130, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "03" indicating execution of the small winning game control process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "03", it ends small hit game control processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "03", the process proceeds to the next step 1131. FIG.
At step 1131, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter at step 1112 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the opening time has not passed, the small winning game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1132 .

At step 1132, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending process, which is a standby process performed after the opening and closing of the first big winning opening 18 in the small winning game control process, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1136 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1133 .
At step 1133 , the main CPU 101 executes the first big winning opening opening/closing control process for opening and closing the first big winning opening 18 based on the first special electric role product operation table 112 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1134 .

At step 1134, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening and closing of the first big winning opening 18 is finished. Then, when it is determined that the opening and closing of the first big winning hole 18 is not completed, the small winning game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening and closing of the first big prize opening 18 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step 1135 .
At step 1135, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the small winning game, in the ending time timer counter, and transmits the ending command indicating that the ending process is started. memorize to Then, the small winning game control process is terminated.

Also, in step 1136 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 1132 that the ending process is in progress, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1135 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, it complete|finishes a small hit game control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1137 .
At step 1137, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special area entry flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the special area entry flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 1140 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the special area entry flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 1138 .

At step 1138, the main CPU 101 turns off the special area entry flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1139 .
At step 1139, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to step 1141 .

Also, in step 1140, which proceeds when it is determined that the special area entry flag is not turned on in step 1137 described above, the sub CPU 301 sets the execution phase data to " 00” is set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1141 .
At step 1141, the main CPU 101 turns off the small win playing flag. Then, the small winning game control process is terminated.

Next, the special game control processing of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "04" indicating execution of the special game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "04", the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "04", the process proceeds to the next step 1201. FIG.
At step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter at step 1107 or step 1139 has passed. And, when it is determined that the opening time has not passed, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202 .

At step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not ending processing, which is waiting processing performed after the end of all round games in this special game control processing, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1210 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203 .
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 performs a second big winning opening opening/closing control process for opening and closing the second big winning opening 55 based on the second special electric role product operation table 113 corresponding to the type of the big winning symbol or the small winning symbol. to run. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1204 .

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

At step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the second big winning opening opening/closing control process at step 1203 described above. And, when it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207 .
At step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of round games stored in the main RAM 103 by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1208 .

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

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

At step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data to "05" so that the special game ending process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Next, the special game end processing of step 706 mentioned above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "05" indicating execution of special game end processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "05", the special game end processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "05", the process proceeds to the next step 1301. FIG.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the game state at the time of the winning of the big win or the small win that triggered the execution of the finished special game, the big win pattern or the small win pattern that triggered the execution of the special game, and the game. Based on the state setting table 114, a game state setting process is executed to set the above-described game state and the game state after the end of the special game according to the big winning pattern or the small winning pattern. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets the time saving game flag on or off, and sets the number of times the time saving end is established. For example, when the game state at the time of winning the big win or the small win is the time-saving game state, and the determined special symbol is the big win symbol X1 or the small winning symbol Y1, or the determined special symbol is the big winning symbol When it is X2 or a small winning pattern Y2, the time saving game flag is turned on, and "100" is set to the number of time saving completion establishments. In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the big win or small win is a non-time-saving game state and the determined special symbol is the big win symbol X1 or the small win symbol Y1, or the determined special symbol is the big hit When it is the symbol X3 or the small winning symbol Y3, the time saving game flag is turned off. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1302 .

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 refers to the determination table 116 to determine the game state at the time of the winning of the big win or the small win that triggered the execution of the finished special game, and the jackpot pattern that triggered the execution of the special game. Alternatively, based on the small winning pattern, it executes determination table information acquisition processing for acquiring information of the variation pattern table 115 referred to when determining the variation pattern. Then, the information of the acquired variation pattern table 115 is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1303 .
At step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets a game state designation command corresponding to the game state set at step 1301 in the effect transmission data storage area. In this game state designation command, information on ON or OFF of the time saving game flag set in step 1301, information on the number of times the time saving end is established, special symbols that triggered the execution of the special game (big hit pattern, small hit pattern) types are included. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1304 .

At step 1304, the main CPU 101 sets "00" to the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the special game ending process is terminated.

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

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

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

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 determines the winning determination random number determination table 117 (first determination table 117a or second determination any of the tables 117b), and based on the selected table and the winning determination random number stored in the processing area in the above step 1503, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. . Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the first determination table 117a during the special game or the small winning game, and determines the winning stored in the processing area. Determine the decision random number. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the second determination table 117b is referred to determine the winning determination random number stored in the processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1505 .
At step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process at step 1504 is a win. Then, if it is determined to be a hit, the process proceeds to the next step 1506 . On the other hand, if it is determined not to win (that is, to lose), the process proceeds to step 1507 .

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

At step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current game state is a non-time-saving game state, a time-saving game state, a special game, or a small winning game, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118. Then, the normal pattern fluctuation time corresponding to the current game state is set in the normal pattern fluctuation time timer counter. Specifically, when the current game state is the non-time-saving game state, the main CPU 101 sets the normal figure fluctuation time counter to "13 seconds" during the special game or the small winning game, and sets the time-saving game state. If it is, set "2 seconds" to the normal pattern fluctuation time counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1509 .
At step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of normal symbols. As a result, when the variable display of normal symbols is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning determination random number is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area, the normal pattern reservation display device 33 is displayed in a manner that allows recognition of the normal pattern reservation number. It's becoming Then, when the variable display of normal symbols is performed, the display of the normal symbol reservation display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of normal symbol reservations is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Then, go to the next step 1510 .

At step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current game state in the game state buffer as the game state at the start of fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1511 .
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets "11" to the normal pattern execution phase data so that the normal pattern fluctuation stop processing is executed in the normal pattern related control processing. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation stop processing of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern execution phase data is data "11" indicating execution of the normal pattern fluctuation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "11", the normal pattern fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is "11", the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in the normal symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. When it is determined that the variation time has not passed, the normal symbol variation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602 .

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the stop display of the normal symbols. Then, it proceeds to the next step 1603 .
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a variable stop display time for stop-displaying normal symbols in a normal pattern stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1604 .

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

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

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

Further, in step 1704, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1702 that the normal symbols stopped and displayed are not winning symbols (that is, they are losing symbols), the main CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation in the normal symbol-related control processing. "10" is set to the normal figure execution phase data so that the process is executed. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control processing of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern execution phase data is data "13" indicating execution of the movable piece control process. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "13", the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is "13", the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
At step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized. Then, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802 .

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the game state at the start of normal symbol variation was a non-time-saving game state, a time-saving game state, during a special game, or during a small winning game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1803 .
At step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second starting winning opening opening control table 119, and in accordance with the game state confirmed at step 1802, energizes the starting winning opening solenoid 16c as energization control data (opening data). Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Also, in step 1804 to which the movable piece 16b is under control in step 1801 described above, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (release time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. judge. Then, when it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805 .
At step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops the energization of the start winning opening solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1806 .

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

(Outline of production in pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special game, the normal game, and the small winning game and the special game will proceed. During the progress of these games, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, thereby allowing the sub-control board 300 to proceed with the game. The control of the production accompanying is performed.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, mainly, a variable effect that is executed during the variable display of the special symbols and notifies the result of the jackpot lottery, and either a time-saving game state or a non-time-saving game state after the end of the special game is set. During the variable display of the big hit pattern X3 or the small hit pattern Y3 determined in the time-saving game state, the game ball entered the second start winning port 16 (second special random number is acquired and retained and stored), a ball entry notification effect for performing a predetermined notification, a reservation memory notification effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery for the reservation memory based on the above-mentioned ball entry, and execution of various effects A history notification effect or the like for notifying the history related to is executed.
Below, the above effects will be specifically described together with the progress of each game.

(Outline of production executed during non-time-saving gaming state)
As described above, when the player starts the game, the non-time-saving game state is set, and the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a. Therefore, mainly, the first start winning Variation display of special symbols (special symbol game) based on the entry of the game ball into the mouth 15 is executed.
Here, during the variable display of the special symbol, the above-described variable effect is executed. In the variable effect, a variable display of the effect pattern 50 (dummy pattern) is performed superimposed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21 . Then, the player is notified of the result of the lottery for the big win by a combination of the performance symbols 50 that are displayed in a stationary manner after being variably displayed (in a stationary display mode).
In addition, in the variable effect executed when the game ball enters the first start winning hole 15 in the non-time-saving game state, the variable display of the effect pattern 50 is performed in the center of the display part 21a of the effect display device 21.

Specifically, along with the start of the variable display of the special symbols, the variable display of all the performance symbols 50 is started from the state in which all the performance symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 39(a)-(b), See FIGS. 40(a)-(b)). A downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect pattern 50 is displayed to scroll downward from above.
After that, the production pattern 50 positioned on the left side (hereinafter referred to as the first stop pattern), the production pattern 50 positioned on the right side (hereinafter referred to as the second stop pattern), the production pattern 50 positioned in the center (hereinafter referred to as the third stop pattern) ) (see FIGS. 39(c) to (e) and FIGS. 40(c) to (g)).

Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot or a small win, all the production patterns 50 are stopped and displayed with the same pattern (FIGS. 40(f)-(g), FIGS. 41(a)- (b)). That is, by stop-displaying all the performance symbols 50 with the same symbols, it is informed that the result of the lottery for the big win is the winning of the big win or the small win.
In addition, when the result of the lottery for the big win is a loss, all the performance symbols 50 are not stop-displayed with the same symbols (see FIGS. 39(e) and 42(b)). That is, by stop-displaying at least one performance pattern 50 in a pattern different from the other performance patterns 50, it is informed that the result of the big winning lottery is a loss.

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

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes, as aspects of the variation effect, a non-reach variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol. A ready-to-win variation pattern is provided in which the same symbol as the stop symbol is stopped and displayed (so-called ready-to-win display is performed). Each of these variable production modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode has various settings such as the manner of variation and the display contents of the performance pattern 50 .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the received variable mode command is "00H", the variation effect is executed by the no reach variation pattern, and when it is other than "00H", the variation effect is performed by the reach variation pattern. executed.

Here, in the reach variation pattern that is executed when the game ball enters the first start winning hole 15 during the non-time-saving game state, after the reach display, an icon image indicating the winning of the big hit or the small hit, and the loss After the icon images shown are displayed, predetermined arrow images are displayed to point to these icon images in order. 40(e), FIG. 41(a), and FIG. 42(a).
In this roulette effect, the above-mentioned arrow image is stopped and displayed pointing to the icon image indicating the winning of the big win or the small win, thereby indicating that the result of the lottery for the big win is the winning of the big win or the small win. (See FIGS. 40(e) and 41(a)), and the above-mentioned arrow image pointing to the icon image indicating the loss is stopped and displayed, thereby indicating that the result of the big win lottery is a loss. It is notified (see FIG. 42(a)).

The performance of the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment has a baseball motif, and as shown in FIG. 1B icon), an icon image with the letters "2B" suggesting a two-base hit (hereafter, a 2B icon), an icon image with the letters "3B" suggesting a three-base hit (hereafter, an icon image with the letters "3B") 3B icon) and an icon image with the character "HR" indicating a home run (hereinafter referred to as an HR icon) are icon images indicating winning of a big win or a small win.
In addition, the HR icon not only indicates that a jackpot or a small win is won, but also indicates that a time-saving gaming state is set after the special game that is executed based on the jackpot or the small win is completed. ing.
On the other hand, an icon image with characters "OUT" indicating an out (hereinafter referred to as an OUT icon) is an icon image indicating a failure.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the lottery for the big win is a loss, or when a big win or a small win is won, a variation performance based on the reach variation pattern can be executed (see FIG. 11(a)).
And if the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot or a small win, and a non-time-saving gaming state is set after the end of the special game that is executed based on the jackpot or small win (that is, the jackpot When the symbol X1 or the small winning symbol Y1 is determined), the arrow image is stopped while pointing to one of the 1B icon, 2B icon and 3B icon (see FIG. 40(f)).
In addition, if the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot or a small win, and the time-saving gaming state is set after the special game that is executed based on the jackpot or small win (that is, the jackpot pattern When X2 or small winning symbol Y2 is determined), the arrow image is stopped and displayed pointing to one of the 1B icon, 2B icon, 3B icon or HR icon (Fig. 40(f), Fig. 41 (a)).

In this way, the arrow image pointing to the HR icon is stopped and displayed only when the time saving game state is set after the special game ends, so the time saving game state is set by this stop display. can recognize the purpose. On the other hand, the arrow image pointing to either the 1B icon, the 2B icon, or the 3B icon is stopped and displayed not only when the non-time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game, but also when the time-saving A game state may be set. Therefore, when this stop display is performed, the game can be progressed while expecting that the time-saving game state will be set after the special game ends, so the player's expectation for the setting of the time-saving game state can be increased. It can be sustained.

Then, when the arrow image is stopped while pointing to any one of the 1B icon, 2B icon, 3B icon and HR icon, the second stop symbol is displayed with the same symbols as the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol. 3 Stop symbols are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 40(f)-(g) and FIGS. 41(a)-(b)).
After that, when the arrow image is stopped and displayed pointing to any of the 1B icon, 2B icon, or 3B icon, a first winning suggestion image (for example, "BONUS !!”) is displayed, and when the arrow image is stopped and displayed pointing to the HR icon, a big win or a small win is won, and a time-saving game is played after the special game based on these wins is finished. A second winning suggestion image (for example, a character image of "SUPER BONUS!!") indicating that the state is set is displayed (see FIGS. 40(h) and 41(c)). In addition, in conjunction with the display of these images, in the small winning game and the special game to be executed after this, the right side for causing the player to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right hitting) A hitting instruction image (for example, a character image of "Right hitting→→→") is displayed (see FIGS. 40(h) and 41(c)), and the voice output device 10 outputs a predetermined right hitting sound. be. As a result, so-called right-handed notification is performed.
Then, when the first winning suggestion image or the second winning suggestion image is displayed and the right-handed hit is reported, the variation effect is finished, and then the small win game or special game is started.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss (that is, when the losing pattern Z1 is determined), the arrow image is stopped and displayed pointing to the OUT icon (see FIG. 42(a)), Along with this, the third stop symbol is stop-displayed with a symbol different from the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol (see FIGS. 42(a) and 42(b)). This completes the variable performance, and when the first special random number is reserved and stored, the next variable performance is started (see FIG. 42(c)).

During the variable effect, a predetermined cut-in effect is displayed by pressing the operation button 9b to display a predetermined cut-in image superimposed on the background image of the effect display device 21 during the variable display of the effect pattern 50. A button operation effect for suggesting or notifying of, a role product actuation effect in which a predetermined role product effect device operates in a predetermined mode, or the like may be executed. Also, the same type of effects or different types of effects among these effects may be executed a plurality of times during the variable effect. Also, these effects may be set so that they are more likely to be executed in the case of winning a big win or a small win than in the case of losing.
By doing so, it is possible to improve the performance effect of the variable performance and increase the player's expectation for winning a big win or a small win.

Also, the roulette effect is executed after the ready-to-win display, but it is not limited to this. For example, it may be executed before the ready-to-win display is performed (from a predetermined point in time between the start of the variable effect and the ready-to-win display being performed), or a predetermined time after the ready-to-win display is displayed. It may be executed after going (after a predetermined time has elapsed after the reach display).
Also, in the roulette effect, one 1B icon, one 2B icon, one 3B icon, one HR icon, and one OUT icon were displayed, but the types and number of displayed icon images are limited to these. not a thing For example, a pattern in which multiple OUT icons are displayed (that is, a pattern in which the result of the jackpot lottery is likely to be lost), a pattern in which no OUT icon is displayed (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery is a big win or a small win) A pattern in which the winning of the winning is confirmed), a pattern in which the HR icon is not displayed (that is, a pattern in which it is not confirmed that the time-saving gaming state is set after the special game ends), a pattern in which only the HR icon is displayed (that is, A pattern that confirms that the time-saving game state will be set after the end of the special game), etc., and by selecting at a ratio determined according to the result of the jackpot lottery, the icon image is displayed in one of the patterns. You may do so.
Further, the selection ratio of the icon images pointed by the arrow images when stopped and displayed may be set differently according to the result of the lottery for the big win. For example, when a jackpot pattern X2 or a small prize pattern Y2 is determined when winning a jackpot or a small prize (that is, when the time-saving gaming state is set after the special game is finished), 1B icon→2B icon→3B icon , and when the jackpot pattern X1 or the small prize pattern Y1 is determined at the time of winning the jackpot or the small prize (that is, after the special game ends, the non-time-saving game state is set. 3B icon→2B icon→1B icon), the selection rate may be set to gradually increase in the order of 3B icon→2B icon→1B icon.
In addition, in the roulette effect, the arrow image may once point to a predetermined icon image and then be stopped and displayed, and then restart the operation, and then stop and display while pointing to a different icon image. good. Also, the roulette effect in such a mode may be set so that it is easier to execute in the case of winning a big win or a small win than in the case of losing.
By doing so, it is possible to improve the performance effect of the roulette performance, and to heighten the player's expectation for the winning of a big win or a small win and the setting of the time-saving gaming state.

Further, although the above-described roulette effect is executed by displaying an image on the display section 21a of the effect display device 21, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, lamps corresponding to a 1B icon, a 2B icon, a 3B icon, an HR icon, and an OUT icon are provided, these lamps are sequentially turned on and off, and finally one of the lamps is turned on to draw a jackpot. You may make it alert|report the result of.
Even in this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

In addition, the manner of notifying the above-mentioned right handedness may be different between the case of winning a big win and the case of winning a small win. For example, in the case of winning a small prize, a right-handing instruction image may be displayed in a size larger than in the case of winning a big prize, or in a color with a visual impact, etc., or a right-handing voice may be displayed with a louder volume or a more impactful tone. may be output, or the display time of the right-handed instruction image and the output time of the right-handed voice may be lengthened. That is, when a small win is won, right-handing may be notified in a manner that is emphasized more than when a big win is won.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a small win is won, a game ball is entered into the first big winning hole 18 and into the special area 57 during the small win game executed based on the win. A special game is not executed unless a game ball is entered. Therefore, by notifying the player of hitting to the right in the manner as described above, when winning a small win, the player can be directed to the second game area 12b more reliably than when winning a big win. A game ball can be launched.
In addition, the notification of the above-mentioned right-handed hitting is performed at any time from the start of the special game to the start of opening the second large winning opening 55, or from the start of the small winning game to the first large winning opening. It may be started at any time before the opening of 18 is started. Then, during the execution of the special game or during the execution of the small winning game, it is possible to always notify the right hitting, or at a predetermined time during the special game or at a predetermined time of the small winning game (for example, the game ball to the special area 57 ), the notification of right-handed hitting may be ended.

In addition, although not particularly shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores the mode of the variable effect (the type of the effect symbol 50 to be stopped and displayed, the stop display pattern of the arrow image in the roulette effect, , mode of notification of right-handed hitting, etc.) is stored.
In this variable effect determination table, the types of special symbols (big winning symbols, small winning symbols, and losing symbols) determined at the time of the jackpot lottery, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command received from the main control board 100, and optionally The aspect of the variable performance is determined in association with the variable performance random number used.
When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation mode command and the variation pattern command from the main control board 100, it acquires a variation effect random number, and determines the variation effect determination table, the above-mentioned special symbol type, the above-mentioned variation mode command and The mode of the variable performance is determined based on the variable pattern command and the acquired variable performance random number. Then, the variable effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21. - 特許庁

(Outline of production executed during special game based on jackpot or small win in non-time-saving gaming state)
As described above, in the non-time-saving gaming state, when the jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15 and the jackpot pattern X1 or X2 is determined, the special pattern related to the winning A special game is executed after the variable display (variable effect) ends. Also, in the non-time-saving gaming state, if a small hit is won based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15 and the small hit pattern Y1 or Y2 is determined, the special pattern variation related to the winning A small winning game is executed after the display (fluctuation effect) is finished, and when the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small winning game, the special game is executed after the small winning game is finished.
During this special game, when the second winning suggestion image is displayed in the variation effect at the time of winning the big win or small win that triggered the execution of the special game (that is, the time saving game state after the special game ends Except when the notification to the effect that it is set is performed), after the end of the special game, a game state notification effect that notifies which of the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state is set is executed. It's becoming

Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the game state notification effect is executed during the ending process of the special game.
In this game state notification effect, an image showing baseball diamonds is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, and a roulette effect is displayed when the big win or small win that triggers the execution of the special game is won. An image representing a runner (for example, a character image of R) is displayed on one of the bases corresponding to the icon image pointed by the arrow image (see FIGS. 43(a) and 44(a)). After that, a moving image of the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter is displayed, and the results of this confrontation are displayed (see FIGS. 43(b) and 44(b)). Then, when the big win pattern X2 or the small win pattern Y2 is determined at the time of winning the big win or the small win that triggered the execution of the special game (that is, when the time saving game state is set after the special game ends) , an image is displayed in which the runner advances and goes home based on the result of the above-described confrontation. As a result, it is notified that the time saving game state is set after the special game is finished (see FIGS. 43(c) to (d)). On the other hand, if the jackpot pattern X1 or the small hit pattern Y1 is determined at the time of winning the jackpot or small win that triggered the execution of the special game (that is, the non-time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game If so), an image is displayed that the displayed runner is unable to home-in based on the result of the matchup described above. As a result, it is notified that the non-time-saving game state is set after the special game ends (see FIGS. 44(c) to (d)).

For example, when a big win or a small win is won, the big win symbol X2 or the small win symbol Y2 is determined, and in the roulette performance executed during the variable performance at the time of winning, the arrow image points to the 3B icon and is stopped and displayed. do. In this case, when the ending process of the special game is started, the display section 21a of the effect display device 21 displays an image showing a baseball diamond and an image showing that there is a runner on third base. (See FIG. 43(a)). Then, an image of the runner home-in is displayed, and a display explaining the conditions for setting the time-saving gaming state after the end of the special game (for example, display of a character image saying "1B hit or more and rush into RUSH!" ) is performed (see FIG. 43(a)).
After that, a moving image of the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter is displayed, and the result of this confrontation is displayed. Here, it is assumed that the batter hits a 2B hit that allows the runner to home-in. Then, as a result of the confrontation, a display indicating that a 2B hit has been made is displayed (for example, a character image of "2B hit!" is displayed (see FIG. 43(b)), and the runner advances to the home base. A message indicating that the user has entered is displayed (see FIG. 43(c)). Then, after the end of the special game, a time-saving rush image indicating that the time-saving game state is set is displayed (for example, a character image of "VICTORIY! RUSH confirmed!") is displayed, and the time-saving to be set after this is performed. In the game state, a right-handed instruction image is displayed (see FIG. 43(d)) for causing the player to launch (right-handed) the game ball toward the second game area 12b, and voice is accompanied by this. By outputting a predetermined right-handed hitting sound from the output device 10, the right-handed hitting is notified.
Then, when the time-saving entry image is displayed and the right-hand shot is notified, the special game is finished, and the time-saving game state is set.

Also, for example, when a big win or a small win is won, the big win symbol X1 or the small win symbol Y1 is determined, and in the roulette performance executed during the variable performance at the time of winning, the arrow image points to the 2B icon and is stopped and displayed. shall be In this case, when the ending process of the special game is started, the display section 21a of the effect display device 21 displays an image showing a baseball diamond and an image showing that there is a runner on second base. (See FIG. 44(a)). Then, an image of the runner home-in is displayed, and a display explaining the conditions for setting the time-saving game state after the end of the special game (for example, display of a character image saying "2B hits or more and rushes into RUSH!" ) is performed (see FIG. 44(a)).
After that, a moving image of the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter is displayed, and the result of this confrontation is displayed. Here, it is assumed that the batter hits a 1B hit that does not allow the runner to home-in. Then, as a result of the confrontation, a display indicating that a 1B hit was made (for example, a character image display of "1B hit!") is displayed (see FIG. 44(b)), and the runner advances to 3rd base. It stops here, and a display indicating that home-in was not possible is performed (see FIG. 44(c)). And, display of the non-time-saving rush image indicating that the non-time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game (for example, the display of the character image "LOSE ...") is performed, and the non-time-saving that is set after this In the time-saving game state, a left-handed instruction image (for example, a character image "←←←left-handed") for causing the player to launch a game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed) is displayed. is displayed (see FIG. 44(d)), and the audio output device 10 outputs a predetermined left-handed sound, so that a so-called left-handed notification is made.
Then, when the non-time-saving entry image is displayed and the left-hand shot is reported, the special game ends, and the non-time-saving game state is set.

Although the game state notification effect described above is executed during the ending process of the special game, the execution timing is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined period from the start of the special game to the end (for example, during execution of a predetermined round game (during the opening of the second large winning port 55), between round games (second large It may be executed while the winning opening 55 is closed)).
Also, the display of the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter, which is executed in the game state notification effect, may be executed not only once but also multiple times. For example, if the jackpot pattern X2 (jackpot pattern associated with the setting of the time-saving gaming state) is determined, and it is displayed that there is a runner on first base at the start of the game state notification effect, this Afterwards, the above-mentioned confrontation display is performed three times, the result of the first confrontation is out (result that the runner cannot advance), the result of the second confrontation is 1B hit, and the result of the third confrontation is 2B. By displaying that the game is a hit, it is possible to display that the runner is going home and notify that the time-saving gaming state will be set. Also, for example, when the jackpot pattern X1 (jackpot pattern associated with the setting of the non-time-saving gaming state) is determined, and it is displayed that there is a runner on second base at the start of the game state notification effect. After that, the above-mentioned confrontation is displayed twice, and the result of the first confrontation is 1B hit, and the result of the second confrontation is out, so that the runner cannot home in. It may be so arranged that a message is displayed to notify that the non-time-saving gaming state is set.

In addition, as a form of display of the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter, for example, the pitcher's pitching form, the batter's batting form, the expression of the pitcher and the batter, the type of ball thrown by the pitcher, the type of bat (material, color, thickness, etc.) Alternatively, a plurality of display patterns having different cut-in images and the like displayed during display of a moving image may be provided, and the selection ratio of these display patterns may be changed according to the result of the jackpot lottery. For example, when a first confrontation display pattern in which a pitcher throws a slowball and a second confrontation display pattern in which a pitcher throws a fastball are provided, and a big win symbol X2 or a small win symbol Y2 is determined (when a time-saving game state is set) , the ratio of selecting the first confrontation display pattern is higher than the second confrontation display pattern, and when the big hit pattern X1 or the small hit pattern Y1 is determined (when the non-time-saving gaming state is set), the second It may be set so that the second confrontation display pattern is selected more frequently than the first confrontation display pattern. In the case of setting in this way, when the display of the confrontation by the first confrontation display pattern is performed, there is a high possibility that the time-saving gaming state is set after the special game ends, and the confrontation by the second confrontation display pattern is highly likely. is displayed, there is a high possibility that the non-time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game.
In addition, in the game state notification effect, a display may be made in which the runner advances by stealing a base instead of the runner advancing by the result of the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter.
In addition, when the big winning symbol X2 or the small winning symbol Y2 is determined (when the time-saving gaming state is set), after displaying that the runner could not home in once, a predetermined By displaying a reversal image (for example, an image of a pinch hitter appearing and hitting a home run), it is possible to display that the runner is going home and notify that the time-saving gaming state will be set. good.
By doing so, it is possible to improve the presentation effect of the game state notification presentation, and to enhance the interest of the player.

Although not shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a game state notification effect for determining the mode of the game state notification effect (such as the display pattern of the result of the confrontation). A performance determination table is stored.
In this game state notification effect determination table, the type of the big win pattern or the small win pattern determined when the big win or the small win is won, the type of the icon image pointed by the arrow image when the roulette effect is stopped and displayed, The mode of the game state notification effect is determined in association with the game state notification effect random number used arbitrarily.
When the ending process of the special game is started, the sub CPU 301 of the sub-control board 300 acquires the game state notification effect random number, the game state notification effect determination table, the above-described jackpot symbol or small win symbol type, and the above-described icon. Based on the type of image and the acquired game state notification effect random number, the aspect of the game state notification effect is determined. Then, the game state notification effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21 .

(Outline of production executed during time-saving gaming state)
When the special game ends and the time-saving game state is set, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 displays that the time-saving game state has been set (for example, the character image “RUSH start !!” is displayed). is performed (see FIG. 45(a)). In addition, along with this, in the upper center of the display unit 21a, the production pattern 50 stopped and displayed in the fluctuation production at the time of winning the big win or small win that triggered the execution of the finished special game is in the non-time-saving game state. (See FIG. 45(a)). These displays are continued until the variable effect is restarted.
In addition, the variable performance is executed even during the variable display of the special symbols in the time-saving game state, but in this variable performance, the variable display of the performance symbols 50 of the above-described size is performed in the upper center of the above-described display section 21a. (See FIGS. 45(b)-(c))

Here, before the above-mentioned special game is started, the non-time-saving game state is set, and since the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a, after the special game is over, There is a possibility that the first special figure random number obtained based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning hole 15 is stored with a hold. Also, during a small winning game or a special game, the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, but during these games, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b The possibility of opening is extremely low, and even if the movable piece 16b is opened, the opening time is set to be extremely short (see FIGS. 13(a) and 15), so the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16. is almost impossible to enter. Therefore, after the special game ends, the second special symbol random number is not retained and stored.
Then, when the first special random number is reserved and stored after the end of the special game, the first time after the special game is ended and the time saving game state is set based on the first special random number. Variation display (variation effect) of the special symbol will be executed.

However, the number of winning balls (220 or 330) that can be obtained during the special game executed when winning the jackpot or small win based on the first special random number is determined based on the second special random number. Or, it is less than the number of prize balls (1100) that can be obtained during a special game executed when winning a small prize. That is, the winning of the jackpot or small win based on the first special random number is more disadvantageous than the winning of the big win or small win based on the second special random number. Therefore, in the time-saving game state in which the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, the lottery for the jackpot based on the second random number is performed rather than the lottery for the jackpot based on the first special random number. It is desirable that the second special random number is reserved and stored.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special pattern variable display (fluctuation effect) after the special game is finished and the time saving game state is set is executed based on the first special symbol random number , if the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b during the fluctuation time of this variable display (variable performance), at least one game ball will surely enter the second start winning opening 16. The length of the first specific time (10 seconds in this embodiment) is set so as to allow the ball to enter (see FIGS. 10, 11(c) and 12). Further, in this case, along with the execution of the variable effect, a predetermined notification of hitting to the right (hereinafter referred to as first hitting to the right notification) is performed. Specifically, a character image of "Aim for an electric chew! Hit right →→→" is displayed, and a predetermined sound of right hit is output (see FIG. 45(b)).

As a result, in the above-described case, the player can be urged to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b, and at least one game ball can enter the second start winning hole 16. can be done. Then, if at least one game ball can be entered into the second start winning hole 16, even if the first special random number remains in the reserved memory at the time when the variable display of the special symbol for the first time is completed. , Since the big hit lottery based on the second special random number obtained by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 and the variable display (variable effect) of the special pattern are preferentially executed, the time saving game state It is possible to prevent as much as possible the occurrence of a disadvantageous situation for a player such as winning a big win or a small win based on the first special random number.

Also here, for example, if there is a problem such as the game ball cannot be fired or the movable piece 16b does not open, the second time after the special game ends and the time saving game state is set There is also a possibility that the variable display (variable performance) of the special symbols in (1) will be executed based on the first special symbol random number retained and stored at the end of the special game. Also, for example, although the first right-handed notification was performed in the first variation display (variation effect) of the special symbol after the special game was completed and the time-saving game state was set, the player did not notice this, and the second. Even when the game ball is launched toward the 1 game area 12a, the variable display (variable effect) of the special symbol after the second time after the special game is finished and the time saving game state is set. There is a possibility that it will be executed based on 1 special random number.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, after the special game is finished and the time-saving game state is set, the second and subsequent special pattern variable display (variable performance) is executed based on the first special random number. In this case, the variable time of this variable display (variable effect) is set to be a second specified time (20 seconds in this embodiment) that is longer than the above-described first specified time (FIG. 10, FIG. 11(d), see FIG. 12). Also, in this case, along with the execution of the variable effect, a notification of hitting to the right (hereinafter referred to as a second notification of hitting to the right) is performed in a manner that is easier for the player to pay attention to than the first notification of hitting to the right. Specifically, the display of "Aim for an electric chew!" with characters larger than the first right-handed notification, the scroll display of the character image "Right-handed → →" above and below the display, and the first right-handed notification A right-handed voice is output with a louder volume (see FIG. 45(c)).
As a result, the player can be strongly urged to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b, and the game ball can enter the second start winning hole 16.例文帳に追加

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the time-saving gaming state is substantially based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning port 16, and whether or not the jackpot is won (the jackpot pattern X3 is determined) ) or by winning a small win (a small win symbol Y3 is determined). Therefore, from the time the time-saving gaming state is set until the jackpot or small win is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16 All the results of the lottery for the big hits will be lost.
Then, in the case of a loss in the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16 in the time saving game state, a time shorter than the above-mentioned first specific time (1.5 in this embodiment) Seconds), a variable effect is executed by a variable time (see FIGS. 10, 11(e), and 12). Then, during this variable effect, the roulette effect as described above is not executed, and the variable display of the effect symbol 50 and the above-described first right hitting notification are executed (see FIG. 45).
It should be noted that, during the above-described variable effect, notification of hitting to the right in a manner different from the first notification of hitting to the right may be executed.

(Summary of the variable performance based on the winning of the jackpot or small win that triggered the end of the time-saving gaming state, and the performance performed during the variable performance)
As described above, during the time-saving gaming state, if a jackpot is won by a jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize-winning port 16 (whether the jackpot pattern X3 is determined) or if a small hit is won (When the small winning symbol Y3 is determined), the time-saving game state ends and the non-time-saving game state is set. In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a jackpot or a small win is won during the time-saving game state, a game ball is entered into the second start prize-winning port 16 while the second start prize-winning port 16 is open. A game is played aiming at winning a big win or a small win based on the second special random number by making the ball to hold and store the second special random number.
Therefore, when a game ball enters the second start winning hole 16 during the time-saving game state and wins a big win or a small win, a variable performance is executed during the variable display of special symbols based on this winning, and this variable performance is executed. Along with the execution of , an instruction effect for entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 and holding and storing the second special random number is executed, and the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16. When the second special random number is acquired (reserved and stored), a ball-entering notification performance for giving a predetermined notification is executed, and a jackpot lottery for the acquired (reserved and stored) second special random number is executed. A pending memory notification effect for informing about the result of is executed.

Specifically, when a big win or a small win is won based on the entry of a game ball into the second start winning hole 16 during the time saving game state, and the variable display of special symbols based on this winning is started, the variable performance is started, and an instruction effect is executed along with this.
In this instruction effect, the game ball is entered into the second start winning opening 16 within a predetermined time (20 seconds in this embodiment) after the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbol is started, and the second special symbol random number is retained and stored. An explanation display (for example, display of a character image saying "Put the ball into the electric chew and collect the batter within the time limit!") is performed, and a predetermined notification of right-handed hitting is performed (Fig. 46(a)). reference).

After that, during the period from when the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbols is started until a predetermined time elapses, the entering-ball notification effect is executed.
In this ball entry notification effect, a countdown display of the above-described predetermined time is performed by a predetermined timer image, and the number of batter's circles corresponding to the upper limit of the second special random number that can be reserved (4 in this embodiment). Images are displayed side by side, and an image of a batter appearing in the batter's circle is displayed each time a game ball enters the second start prize-winning port 16 and a second special random number is obtained (stored with hold). (See FIGS. 46(b) to (g)).
A plurality of modes are provided for the image of the batter. Specifically, pattern A in which only the silhouette of the batter is displayed (see FIGS. 46(b) to (c), etc.), pattern B in which the first character is displayed (FIGS. 46(e) to (f), etc.) ), and a pattern C (see FIG. 46(g), etc.) in which a second character different from the first character is displayed. It should be noted that the form of the batter image is not limited to these, and patterns in which other characters are displayed may be provided.

In the initial state in which the image of the batter is not displayed in the batter's circle, every time the second special random number is obtained by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, the leftmost batter is displayed. Images of the batter according to pattern A are displayed in order from the circle (see FIGS. 46(b) to 46(c)).
For example, when one game ball enters the second start winning hole 16 (one second special random number is retained and stored), a pattern A batter image is displayed in the leftmost batter's circle. Then, when two game balls enter the second start winning hole 16 (two second special random numbers are retained and stored), the leftmost batter's circle and the second from the left batter's circle. When the image of the batter according to the pattern A is displayed, and four game balls enter the second start winning hole 16 (four balls, which are the upper limit of the second special random number, are retained and stored), all the batter's circles are displayed. , the image of the batter in pattern A is displayed (see FIG. 46(c)).
That is, the image of the batter displayed in the leftmost batter's circle corresponds to the second special random number retained and stored in the first one, and the batter displayed in the second batter's circle from the left. The second image corresponds to the second special random number that has been reserved and stored, and the image of the batter displayed in the batter's circle third from the left is the third reserved second special pattern The image of the batter displayed in the fourth batter's circle from the left corresponds to the second special random number retained and stored in the fourth one.

In addition, after the special game is finished and the time-saving game state is set, the first variable performance is performed based on the first special random number, and the game ball entering the second start winning hole 16 during this variable performance. When a small win is won in a lottery for a big win based on the above, and furthermore, when the game ball enters the second start winning port 16 during this variable performance, the variable performance based on the winning of the small win. Images of the batter corresponding to the number of remaining second special random numbers reserved at the start of are displayed all at once.
Specifically, a small hit is won based on the first game ball entered into the second start prize winning port 16 during the above-described variable performance, and further, to the second start prize winning port 16 during this variable performance When three game balls enter and four second special random numbers, which are the upper limit number, are reserved and stored, a variable performance based on winning a small hit based on the first game ball is started. Then, since the number of reserved memories of the second special random number at this time is 3, the leftmost batter's circle, the second batter's circle from the left, and the third batter's circle from the left , batter A are displayed all at once.

In addition, when the image of the batter according to pattern A is displayed in all batter's circles (that is, when four second special random numbers, which is the upper limit, are retained and stored), the above-mentioned predetermined time has not yet passed. If not, an over-ball instruction display (for example, display of a character image "more! more!") is performed to urge the player to enter the game ball into the second start prize-winning hole 16. (See FIG. 46(d)).
Then, each time a game ball enters the second start winning hole 16, the displayed batter image of pattern A is changed to the batter image of pattern B or pattern C in order from the leftmost batter's circle. (See FIGS. 46(e)-(f)).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the second special random number related to the corresponding reserved storage is lost, the ratio of changing the image of the batter to the pattern B is set higher than that of the pattern C. is set, and when the second special random number related to the corresponding reserved storage is a jackpot or a small win, the ratio of changing to the batter image by pattern C is set higher than pattern B. It is Therefore, the degree of expectation for winning a big win or a small win is higher when the batter image is changed to the pattern C than when the batter image is changed to the pattern B.

Then, when the above-mentioned predetermined time elapses (when the remaining time displayed in the predetermined timer image becomes "0"), a display indicating that the ball-entering notification effect is terminated and a holding storage notification effect, which will be described later, is started. (For example, display of a character image "PLAY BALL!!") is performed, and the pending memory notification effect is started (see FIGS. 46(g) to (h)).

It should be noted that, in the above-described ball entry notification effect, the batter image mode when first displayed is always Pattern A (that is, the batter image displayed at the same rate regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the image of the batter according to pattern B or pattern C (that is, the image of the batter displayed at a different rate depending on the result of the lottery for the big win) may be displayed from the beginning.
Also, the batter image may be changed not only once but also multiple times. For example, after changing the image of the batter according to the pattern A to the image of the batter according to the pattern B based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16, the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16 again. The image of the batter according to the pattern B may be changed to the image of the batter according to the pattern C based on the above.
Also, as the mode of the image of the batter, a pattern may be provided that is displayed only when the second special random number associated with the corresponding reserved memory wins a big win or a small win.
In addition, in the above-described ball-entering notification effect, the display and change of the batter's image are executed when the game ball enters the second start prize-winning hole 16, but the timing of these executions is not limited to this. For example, until the number of reserved memories of the second special random number reaches the upper limit, the image of the batter is not displayed at all, and when the number of reserved memories of the second special random number reaches the upper limit, all at once Alternatively, the image of the batter may be displayed on the screen. Further, for example, the image of the batter may be displayed all at once after the above-mentioned predetermined time has passed, or when the image of the batter was being displayed, the batter will be displayed all at once when the above-mentioned predetermined time has passed. You may make it change the image of . Also, the image of the batter may be displayed or changed when a specific time has passed since the game ball entered the second start winning hole 16 .
By doing so, it is possible to increase the variety of execution of the entering-ball notification effect and increase the player's interest in the entering-ball notification effect.

Further, although not shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 stores an input for determining the aspect of the entry notification effect (the aspect of the image of the batter to be changed, etc.). A ball notification effect determination table is stored.
In this ball entry notification effect determination table, the result of the jackpot lottery determined in the above-described preliminary determination process for the second special random number held and stored is associated with the ball entry notification effect random number used arbitrarily. Therefore, the mode of the entering ball notification effect is determined.
The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300, when the second special symbol random number is retained and stored by the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16 during the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbols, the random number of the entering ball notification effect is obtained, and the mode of the entering-ball notification effect is determined based on the table for determining the entering-ball notification effect, the result of the lottery for the above-described jackpot lottery, and the obtained random number for the entering-ball notification effect. Then, the effect display device 21 executes a ball-entering notification effect based on the determined mode.

The above-mentioned pending memory notification effect is during the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbol (during the variable display that is executed when a big hit or a small hit is won by entering the game ball into the second start winning port 16 in the time-saving game state. ) and is executed after the predetermined time has elapsed. And, in this pending storage notification effect, the result of the jackpot lottery for the second special random number stored as described above is notified.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a first mode and a second mode are provided as modes of the reserved memory notification effect, and the player can select in which mode the reserved memory notification effect is to be executed. It's becoming
Specifically, when the above-described entry-ball notification effect is completed, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 displays an icon image indicating the first mode (for example, "4 innings game" as a selection screen for the mode of the pending storage notification effect). ' icon image) and an icon image indicating the second mode (for example, an icon image of 'one game') are displayed (see FIG. 46(h)). When the operation button 9b is operated within a predetermined effective time (for example, 3 seconds) with any of the icon images selected, the mode corresponding to the selected icon image is retained and stored. A notification effect is started. In addition, when the above-described determination operation is not performed within a predetermined effective time, the pending storage notification effect is started in the mode selected at the time when the effective time has elapsed.

Hereinafter, the reserved storage notification effect according to the first mode will be described in detail.
When the pending memory notification effect by the first mode is started, the first mode start display (for example, the display of the character image "Aim for a home run in four games!") is performed (Fig. 47 (a) )reference). Then, the image of the batter displayed in the above-described ball entry notification effect (that is, the image of the batter corresponding to the pending memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16) is sequentially displayed ( 47(b), 47(d), 47(f) and 47(h)). In addition, a moving image of the confrontation between the batter and the predetermined pitcher related to the image is displayed, and the result of this confrontation is displayed (Fig. 47(c), Fig. 47(e), Fig. 47(g), Fig. 47(i). )reference).
Then, when the second special random number related to the reserved memory corresponding to the image of the batter described above wins a big win or a small win, the fact that the batter hit a home run as a result of the above-mentioned confrontation and the A display indicating the number of hit home runs (for example, display of a character image such as "Home run!! 1st run") is performed in the ball entry notification effect (see FIGS. 47(c) and 47(i)). As a result, it is notified that the above-mentioned second special random number will be a big win or a small win. In addition, when the second special random number related to the reserved memory corresponding to the above-mentioned batter image is lost, a display indicating that the batter is out as a result of the above-mentioned confrontation (for example, "OUT..." character image is displayed (see FIGS. 47(e) and 47(g)). As a result, it is notified that the above-mentioned second special random number will be lost.
As described above, in the pending memory notification effect according to the first mode, the notification of the result of the jackpot lottery due to the confrontation described above is performed for the number of times corresponding to the number of second special random numbers retained and stored.

Then, when the display of the results of the above-mentioned confrontation for all the second special random numbers related to the reserved storage is completed, the number of the second special random numbers that will win the jackpot or small win (that is, the number of the second special random numbers that will be won The number of prize balls that can be obtained according to the number of special games played), and the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the special game that is executed by stopping display of the currently variable display of the big winning symbol X3 or the small winning symbol Y3 is displayed (for example, a character image such as "TOTAL 3300pt GET!") is displayed (see FIG. 47(i)). As a result, a series of prize balls obtainable based on the end of the time-saving gaming state is reported.

For example, the time-saving game state is terminated by the determination of the big winning symbol X3 or the small winning symbol Y3, and the second special random number, which is the upper limit number of four, is reserved and stored during the variable performance executed based on this determination. shall have been In addition, among the four reserved and stored second special random numbers, the first and fourth reserved and stored second special random numbers will win the jackpot or small win, and the second and third Suppose that the 2nd special random number stored withholding in is a losing one. Furthermore, in the incoming ball notification effect executed during the above-described variable effect, the image of the batter corresponding to the second special random number stored in the first, second and third places is stored in pattern B and in the fourth place. It is assumed that the pattern C is the image of the batter corresponding to the second special random number.

In the reserved storage notification effect according to the first mode executed in this case, the notification of the result of the jackpot lottery by the above-described confrontation is performed a total of four times.
Specifically, in the first notification, an image of the batter is displayed according to pattern B, and a moving image of the confrontation between the batter and the pitcher is displayed (see FIG. 47(b)). Then, since the second special random number that was retained and stored first was for winning a big win or a small win, a display indicating that the batter hit a home run and that it was the first home run was displayed as a result of the confrontation. This is done, and the first notification ends (see FIG. 47(c)). In addition, along with this display, a display showing the remaining number of times of confrontation (that is, the remaining number of times to notify the result of the jackpot lottery for the second special random number stored with hold) is performed (see FIG. 47 (c) ).

In addition, in the second notification, an image of the batter is displayed according to pattern B, and a moving image of the confrontation between the batter and the pitcher is displayed (see FIG. 47(d)). Then, since the second special random number stored second is a losing one, a display is made to indicate that the batter is out as a result of the confrontation, and the second notification ends (Fig. 47(e)). In the same manner as described above, this display is accompanied by a display indicating the number of remaining matches (see FIG. 47(e)).
Also, the third notification is the same as the above-described second notification (see FIGS. 47(f) to (g)), so a description thereof will be omitted.

Furthermore, in the fourth notification, the image of the batter is displayed according to pattern C, and the moving image of the confrontation between the batter and the pitcher is displayed (see FIG. 47(h)). Since the second special random number retained and stored fourth is for winning a big win or a small win, a display indicating that the batter has hit a home run and that it is the second home run as a result of the confrontation. is performed, and the fourth notification ends (see FIG. 47(i)).
Then, when the fourth notification is finished, a series of prize balls that can be acquired based on the end of the time-saving gaming state is notified as described above. In the above case, the special game is executed by stopping the display of the big winning symbol X3 or the small winning symbol Y3 which is currently displayed in a variable manner, and two of the four second special symbol random numbers retained and stored. Since the number of second special random numbers becomes a big hit or a small hit, two special games are executed. Therefore, since the special game will be executed a total of three times, a notification indicating that 3300 (=1100×3 times) prize balls can be won is made (see FIG. 47(j)). .

Thus, in the pending memory notification effect according to the first mode, the result of the jackpot lottery related to the special symbol being changed and the result of the jackpot lottery for all the second special random numbers held and stored, It is notified by the number of times corresponding to the number of second special random numbers that have been reserved and stored. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reservation storage notification effect according to the first mode from becoming too complicated, and to improve the effect of the effect.

In addition, as a form of display of the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter, for example, the pitcher's pitching form, the batter's batting form, the expression of the pitcher and the batter, the type of pitch the pitcher throws, the type of bat (material, color, thickness, etc.) Alternatively, a plurality of display patterns having different cut-in images and the like displayed during display of a moving image may be provided, and the selection ratio of these display patterns may be changed according to the result of the jackpot lottery. For example, if a normal display pattern in which the batter bats with a wooden bat and a special display pattern in which the batter bats with a metal bat are provided, and the stored second special random number results in a big win or a small win. , The ratio of selecting the special display pattern is higher than the normal display pattern, and when the second special random number stored with hold is lost, the ratio of selecting the normal display pattern is higher than the special display pattern. can be set as In the case of setting in this way, when the display of the confrontation by the normal display pattern is performed, there is a high possibility that the reserved and stored second special random number will be a big win or a small win, and the confrontation by the special display pattern is highly likely. is displayed, there is a high possibility that the stored second special random number will be lost.
Further, in the reserved storage notification effect according to the first mode, the result of the confrontation and the number of prize balls may be displayed by pressing the operation button 9b.
In addition, even if the second special random number that has been reserved and stored is for winning a big win or a small win, a display indicating that the batter is out as a result of the above-mentioned confrontation is displayed once, and then A special game that is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, at any timing until the end of the reserved memory notification effect according to the first mode, or after the end of the variable effect based on the winning of the big win or the small win being executed) is started. , etc.), a reversal effect may be executed to notify that the second special random number will be a big hit or a small hit.
In addition, in the reserved memory notification effect according to the first mode, the result of the jackpot lottery for the second special random number may be notified in the order of the reserved memory, or by a predetermined lottery instead of the order of the reserved memory. The result of the jackpot lottery for the second special random number may be reported in the determined order. In addition, the notification of the result of the jackpot lottery for the second special random number that will win the jackpot or the small hit is later than the notification of the result of the jackpot lottery for the second special random number that will be lost (for example, later order).
By doing so, the variation of the execution of the reserved memory information effect by the first mode becomes abundant, and the player's interest in the reserved memory information effect can be enhanced.

Further, although not shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores the mode of the pending memory notification effect (the display pattern of the result of the confrontation, etc.) according to the first mode. of the first mode determination table is stored.
In this first mode determination table, the result of the jackpot lottery determined in the above-described preliminary determination process for the second special random number held and stored is associated with the optionally used first mode effect random number. , the mode of the pending memory notification effect according to the first mode is determined.
The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 acquires the first mode effect random number when execution of the reserved memory notification effect by the first mode is determined, the first mode determination table, the result of the jackpot lottery, and the acquisition Based on the obtained first mode effect random number, the mode of the reserved memory notification effect according to the first mode is determined. Then, the effect display device 21 executes the reserved memory notification effect according to the first mode based on the determined mode.

Hereinafter, the reserved storage notification effect according to the second mode will be described in detail.
When the pending memory notification effect by the second mode is started, the second mode start display (for example, the display of the character image "Beat the one-time game panel!") indicating that is performed. The image of the batter and the image of the panel on which various numbers of prize balls are displayed are displayed (see FIGS. 48(a) and 48(b)). Then, a moving image of the batter hitting the ball is displayed, and the area of the panel corresponding to the number of prize balls that can be acquired based on the end of the time-saving gaming state is punched out (Fig. 48(c)). )reference). After that, the number of prize balls is displayed (see FIG. 48(d)).
As a result, the number of prize balls that can be acquired in the special game executed by stopping display of the currently variable-displayed jackpot symbol X3 or the minor prize symbol Y3, and the winning of the reserved and stored jackpot or minor prize. The total value of the number of prize balls that can be obtained according to the number of second special random numbers (the number of special games executed based on the winning) is notified.

For example, the time-saving game state is terminated by the determination of the big winning symbol X3 or the small winning symbol Y3, and the second special random number, which is the upper limit number of four, is reserved and stored during the variable performance executed based on this determination. shall have been In addition, among the four reserved and stored second special random numbers, the first and fourth reserved and stored second special random numbers will win the jackpot or small win, and the second and third Suppose that the 2nd special random number stored withholding in is a losing one.

In the pending memory notification effect according to the second mode executed in this case, the image of the predetermined batter is displayed, and the image of the panel displaying the number of various winning balls is displayed (see FIG. 48(b)). .

Here, as a mode of the image of the panel displayed in the pending memory notification effect according to the second mode,
A plurality of patterns are provided in which the number of areas in which the number of prize balls is displayed, the size of the area, the type of the number of prize balls displayed in the area, etc. are variously set.
Specifically, for example, in order from the top, a first area and a second area having a predetermined size, a third area narrower than the first area and the second area, and a fourth area narrower than the third area and a fifth area are provided, the first area displays that the number of prize balls that can be obtained is 1100, and the second area displays that the number of prize balls that can be obtained is 2200. is displayed, the third area displays that the number of prize balls that can be obtained is 3300, the fourth area displays that the number of obtainable prize balls is 4400, and the fifth area displays is a pattern indicating that the number of prize balls that can be obtained is 5,500 (that is, indicates that the number of prize balls that can be obtained is either 1,100, 2,200, 3,300, 4,400, or 5,500 pattern) can be provided (see FIGS. 48(b)-(c)). In addition, although not particularly shown, two areas of the same size, a first area and a second area, are provided. In the two areas, a pattern indicating that the number of prize balls that can be obtained is 5,500 (that is, a pattern indicating that the number of prize balls that can be obtained is either 1,100 or 5,500), or the same pattern There are three areas, the first area, the second area, and the third area, and each of the first area, the second area, and the third area indicates that the number of prize balls that can be obtained is 5,500. The displayed pattern (that is, the pattern that confirms that the number of obtainable prize balls is 5,500) or the first area only, and the number of obtainable prize balls in the first area is 3,300. A pattern indicating that the number of prize balls that can be obtained is 3300, or the like can be provided.
In addition, each aspect includes a series of prize balls that can be obtained based on the end of the time-saving gaming state (that is, the number of winnings of the big win or small win based on the end of the time-saving gaming state (the number of special games to be executed) ), and the image of the panel is displayed according to one of the modes selected by the selection ratio.

In the case described above, two of the four second special random numbers that have been reserved and stored are the ones that will win the big win or the small win, and are currently being displayed in fluctuation. Since the special symbol is the big winning symbol X3 or the small winning symbol Y3 (that is, the winning of the big winning or the small winning), a total of three special games are executed.
Therefore, after the animation of the batter hitting the ball is displayed, it is displayed that 3300 (=1100×3 times) prize balls can be obtained from the area provided on the panel. A display is performed in which the area that has been cut is punched out (see FIG. 48(c)).
Then, after the above-described display is performed, a notification is made to the effect that 3300 prize balls can be obtained (see FIG. 48(d)).

In addition, in the pending memory notification effect according to the second mode, a predetermined cut-in image may be displayed during the display of the moving image of the batter hitting the ball.
Further, by performing a rotating operation or a pressing operation of the operation button 9b, it is also possible to determine the mode of the image of the panel described above, or display a predetermined region of the panel punched out by a ball.
In addition, in the pending memory notification effect according to the second mode, a display is once performed in which the area with the number of prize balls smaller than the number of prize balls that can be obtained is punched out, and then at a predetermined timing (for example, the retained memory notification according to the second mode) Any timing until the end of the performance, any timing until the start of the special game that is executed after the end of the variable performance based on the winning of the jackpot or small win being executed, etc.) A reversal effect may be executed to notify the number of prize balls corresponding to the difference from the number of possible prize balls, or the number of times of winning a big win or a small win corresponding to the number of prize balls.
By doing so, the variation of execution of the reserved memory information effect by the second mode is increased, and the player's interest in the reserved memory information effect can be enhanced.

Here, as shown in FIG. 48(b), an image of a predetermined batter is displayed and a line uttered by the batter is displayed (for example, "Aim for it!"). " is displayed) is performed.
Three patterns of pattern A, pattern B, and pattern C are provided for this serif, although not shown. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of executions of the pending storage notification effect in the second mode after the setting value is changed is counted by the second mode execution number counter. Depending on the number of executions, it is set to display lines according to one of the patterns.
Specifically, in the first hold storage notification effect according to the second mode after the setting value is changed, the line is displayed according to pattern A, and the second time after the setting value is changed. In the pending memory notification effect according to the mode, the lines are displayed by the pattern B, and in the second mode after the third change of the set value, the lines are displayed by the pattern C.
Note that the count value of the counter for the number of times the second mode is executed is cleared only by changing the set value, and is not cleared by reset processing (simply clearing the main RAM 103) that does not involve changing the set value.
As a result, when the execution of the pending memory notification effect according to the second mode is selected, it is possible to determine whether or not the set value has been changed based on the type of dialogue displayed. can be enhanced.

In addition, although not shown in particular, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 is stored with a A second mode determination table is stored.
In this second mode determination table, the result of the jackpot lottery determined in the above-described preliminary determination process for the second special random number held and stored is associated with the optionally used second mode effect random number. , the mode of the pending memory notification effect according to the second mode is determined.
The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 acquires the second mode effect random number when execution of the reserved memory notification effect by the second mode is determined, the second mode determination table, the result of the jackpot lottery, and the acquisition Based on the obtained second mode effect random number, the mode of the reserved memory notification effect by the second mode is determined. Then, the effect display device 21 executes the reserved memory notification effect according to the second mode based on the determined mode.

Here, when the variation effect based on the winning of the jackpot or the small win, which triggered the end of the time-saving gaming state, ends, after that, a special game based on the winning of the jackpot or a small game based on the winning of the small win A special game based on the entry of the game ball into the special area 57 during the winning game and the small winning game is executed.
Furthermore, in the case of a loss based on the second special random number retained and stored during the above-mentioned variable performance, the fluctuation time of the variable performance based on the loss is transferred to the first start winning opening 15 during the non-time-saving gaming state. is set to a time (1.5 seconds in this embodiment) shorter than the variation time of the variation effect in the case of losing based on the entry of the game ball (FIGS. 10, 11 (e), 12 reference), the variable effect ends quickly.
Also, when a big win or a small win is won based on the above-mentioned second special random number, a special game is executed in the same manner as described above after the end of the variation effect based on the winning. In addition, the variable time of the variable performance based on the winning is the variation of the variable performance when a big hit or a small win is won based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning port 15 during the non-time-saving gaming state. It is set to a time shorter than the time (10 seconds in this embodiment), and in this variable performance, the result of the lottery for the big win is either a big win or a small win without performing the variable display of the performance pattern 50 and the above-mentioned roulette performance. Only notification to that effect is performed.
Therefore, the special games based on the winning of a big win or a small win by the above-mentioned second special random number are started one after another without an interval, so that the player can get prize balls speedily. can increase the interest of

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the time-saving gaming state is substantially achieved by winning a jackpot (determining the jackpot pattern X3) or Winning (decision of the small winning pattern Y3) ends the game. However, although the possibility is extremely low, the time-saving game state ends when the number of fluctuations reaches 100 times without winning a big win or a small win based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16. can also happen.

Although not shown in particular, in this case, when the second special random number remains in the pending memory, the variable effect based on the second special random number continues to be a small size effect pattern 50 at the upper center of the display unit 21a. Along with performing a variable display by, left-handed hitting is notified to instruct the launching of the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed hitting). In addition, this left-handed notification is given after a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) has passed since the start of the notification, or a predetermined command (for example, starting It is erased when the sub-control board 300 receives a prize winning command, a design confirmation command, etc.). That is, the left-handed notification can be displayed across a plurality of fluctuation effects based on the second special random number.
Then, when the variable performance based on the second special random numbers related to all the remaining reserved memories is completed, in the subsequent variable performance, the variable display by the large size performance pattern 50 is performed in the center of the display part 21a.

On the other hand, in the case described above, when there is no reserved memory of the second special random number, the above-mentioned left-handed notification is performed. The conditions for erasing this left-handed notification are the same as those described above. Then, in the subsequent variable performance, a variable display is performed by a large-sized performance pattern 50 at the center of the display section 21a.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game ball enters the second start winning hole 16 during the variable performance based on the winning of the big win or the small win that triggered the end of the time-saving gaming state, When the acquired second special random numbers are reserved and stored, a prize that can be obtained according to the number of second special random numbers that win a big win or a small win among the second special random numbers that are reserved and stored. An effect for notifying the number of balls (holding memory notification effect) is executed.
This makes it possible to grasp the number of times a big win or a small win has been won, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

(Overview of production performed during customer waiting state (waiting state))
As described above, when the predetermined customer waiting time elapses without the variable display of the special symbol being performed and the customer waiting state (waiting state) is entered, the customer waiting screen is displayed on the display section of the effect display device 21. It's becoming
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a history notification effect for notifying a history regarding the execution of various effects is executed on the above-described customer waiting screen.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the number of winnings of the big hit or small hit based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 during the non-time-saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of winning during non-time-saving), non-time-saving The number of determinations of the big hit pattern X2 or the small hit pattern X2 based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15 during the game state (that is, the number of times the time saving game state is set after the special game ends, hereinafter referred to as time saving The number of rushes), the number of times the variation production by the reach variation pattern is executed based on the entry of the game ball to the first start winning port 15 during the non-time-saving gaming state (that is, the number of times the above-mentioned roulette production is executed , hereinafter referred to as the number of roulette executions), the number of times the arrow image points to the 1B icon in the roulette effect and is stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as the 1B display count), and the roulette effect stops with the arrow image pointing to the 2B icon. The number of times displayed (hereinafter referred to as 2B display times), the number of times the arrow image was stopped while pointing to the 3B icon in the roulette effect (hereinafter referred to as 3B display times), and the arrow image pointed to the HR icon in the roulette effect. The number of times of stop display (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of HR display) and the like are stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300 .

In the history notification effect, various data based on the number of times stored in the predetermined storage area are displayed as described above.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48, the number of HR displays is displayed as the number of home runs, the number of 3B displays is displayed as the number of 3B hits, the number of 2B displays is displayed as the number of 2B hits, and the number of 1B hits is displayed. The number of 1B display times is displayed as the number.
As the batting average, a value obtained by dividing the total number of HR display times, 3B display times, 2B display times and 1B display times by the number of roulette executions is displayed. In addition, as a score rate, a value obtained by dividing the number of times of short-time entry by the number of winning times during non-time-saving is displayed.

As a result, the number of times the player has won a big win or a small win can be grasped based on the number of home runs, the number of 3B hits, the number of 2B hits, and the number of 1B hits displayed in the history notification effect. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of winning the jackpot. Therefore, it can be expected that the higher the number of times, the higher the set value is set. .
Also, based on the score rate displayed in the history notification effect, what percentage of the time-saving gaming state was set for the winning of the jackpot or small win (that is, the jackpot pattern X2 or How much is the determination probability of the small hit pattern Y2?) can be grasped. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the higher the set value, the higher the rate at which the time-saving gaming state is set. Therefore, the higher the score rate, the higher the set value. You can expect that.

As described above, in the history notification effect, the number of times a big win or a small win is won, and the rate at which the time-saving gaming state advantageous to the player is set are displayed, and settings are made based on these displays. Since the preset value can be guessed, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

The above-described various numbers stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300 may be cleared by changing the setting value, or may be stored in the sub-control board 300. It may be cleared when the clock means (for example, RTC, etc.) reaches a predetermined time (for example, hall closing time, opening time, 12 o'clock midnight).

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

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

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

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted according to the progress of the variable effect being executed, and the operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the pressing operation detection sensor 9d. is input. When an operation signal is input from the rotating operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, an image indicating that the effect operation device 9 has been operated is displayed. In order to send to various control boards such as a control board (not shown in particular), a voice control board (not shown in particular), and an illumination control board (not shown in particular), a command is sent to the transmission buffer. Store. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2103 .
At step 2103, the sub CPU 301 executes a ball entry notification effect end process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2104 .

At step 2104, the sub CPU 301 executes a pending storage notification effect start process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2105 .
At step 2105, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, an audio control board, and an illumination control board. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 300 ends.

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation command reception processing executed when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are stored in the main control board 100 at step 904 of the variation pattern determination process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process at step 208.
At step 2200, the sub CPU 301 acquires the variable effect random number updated at step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2201 .
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the variable effect based on the variable effect random number acquired in step 2200, the variable effect determination table, the received variable mode command, the variable pattern command, and the like. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2202 .

At step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets a variable effect execution command corresponding to the mode of the variable effect determined at step 2201 in the transmission buffer. The variable performance execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and these control boards perform control to execute the variable performance based on the received variable performance execution command. It will happen. Then, it proceeds to the next step 2203 .

In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 executes processing for storing various data in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 and updating predetermined data in accordance with execution of the above-described variable effect. For example, when the variable effect is related to winning a big hit or a small hit based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15 in the non-time-saving game state, it is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Update (count up) the number of winning times during non-time saving. In addition, when the variable effect is related to the determination of the big winning symbol X2 or the small winning symbol Y2 in the non-time-saving game state, the number of time-saving rushes accumulated in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 is updated (counted up). do. Further, when the roulette effect is executed, among the roulette execution count, the 1B display count, the 2B display count, the 3B display count, the HR display count, etc. accumulated in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303, the variable effect update (count up) the number of times corresponding to the aspect of Further, when the roulette effect is executed, the type of the icon image indicated by the stopped arrow image is stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2204 .
In step 2204, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the received variation pattern command is "A4H" or "B4H" (that is, the big hit based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16 in the time saving game state). Or whether or not you have won a small hit). Then, when it is determined that the variation pattern command is neither "A4H" nor "B4H", the variation command reception processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation pattern command is "A4H" or "B4H", the process proceeds to step 2205 below.

At step 2205, the sub CPU 301 executes an entering ball notification effect start process for starting the entering ball notification effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets an instruction effect execution command for executing an instruction effect in the transmission buffer. As a result, each control board performs control for executing the above-described instruction effect. In addition, the sub CPU 301 sets a predetermined time (20 seconds) until the end of the entry notification effect in a predetermined timer counter, and sets a countdown display execution command for executing a countdown display of the predetermined time in the transmission buffer. Then, an initial display execution command for displaying an image of the batter's circle is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, control for executing the above-described countdown display and control for executing display of an image of the batter's circle, etc., are performed by each control board. Also, a predetermined time is counted until the entering ball notification effect is completed. Then, the variation command reception processing ends.

Next, the ending command receiving process executed when the ending command relating to the special game is received among the command analysis processes of step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the ending command is stored in the main control board 100 at step 1209 of the special game control process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process at step 208.
At step 2300, the sub CPU 301 acquires the gaming state notification effect random number updated at step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2301 .
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines the game state notification effect random number acquired in step 2300, the game state notification effect determination table, the type of the jackpot symbol or the small win symbol that triggered the execution of the special game, the jackpot symbol or Mode of game state notification effect based on the type of the icon image indicated by the arrow image stopped and displayed in the roulette effect executed during the variable effect based on the small winning pattern (stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303), etc. to decide. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2302 .

At step 2302, the sub CPU 301 sets a game state notification effect execution command corresponding to the game state notification effect mode determined at step 2301 in the transmission buffer. The game state notification effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and these control boards execute the game state notification effect based on the received game state notification effect execution command. Execution control is performed. Then, the ending command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the pre-determination command reception processing that is executed when the pre-determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the pre-determination command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 616 of the pre-determination process, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 208 .
At step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the entering-ball notification effect is being executed (that is, whether or not the variation effect is being performed based on the variation pattern command of "A4H" or "B4H"). Then, when it is determined that the entering-ball notification effect is not being executed, the pre-determination command reception processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the entering-ball notification effect is being executed, the process proceeds to the next step 2401 .
At step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the predetermined time set in the predetermined timer counter at step 2205 has passed. Then, when it is determined that the predetermined time has passed, the pre-determination command reception processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has not passed, the process proceeds to the next step 2402 .

At step 2402, the sub CPU 301 acquires the ball entry notification effect random number updated at step 2001 described above. Then, it proceeds to the next step 2403 .
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 determines the manner of the entering-ball notification effect based on the random number obtained in step 2402, the entering-ball notification effect determination table, the result of the jackpot lottery included in the advance determination command, and the like. to decide. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2404 .

At step 2404, the sub CPU 301 sets an entering-ball notification effect execution command corresponding to the mode of the entering-ball notification effect determined at step 2403 described above in the transmission buffer. The entering-ball notification effect execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2105 described above, and these control boards execute the entering-ball notification effect based on the received ball-entering notification effect execution command. Execution control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2405 .
In step 2405, the sub CPU 301 increments by 1 the count value of a hold counter for counting the number of the second special random numbers acquired and held and stored based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16. . It should be noted that the count value of this holding counter is reset at the start of the entering-ball notification effect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2406 .

At step 2406, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the count value of the pending counter is 4 or not. Then, when it is determined that the count value is not 4, the pre-determination command reception processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the count value is 4, the process proceeds to the next step 2407 .
At step 2407, the sub CPU 301 sets an over-entering instruction display execution command for executing the above-described over-entering instruction display in the transmission buffer. The over-ball instruction display execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2105 described above, and by these control boards, based on the received over-ball instruction display execution command. Control for executing the instruction display is performed. Then, the pre-determination command reception process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the second start winning opening detection command reception processing executed when the second start winning opening detection command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. . As described above, the second start winning hole detection command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 601 of the second start winning hole detection process, and then sent to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208. sent.
At step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the entering-ball notification effect is being executed (that is, whether or not the variation effect is being performed based on the "A4H" or "B4H" variation pattern command). Then, when it is determined that the entering ball notification effect is not being executed, the second start winning hole detection command reception processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the entering-ball notification effect is being executed, the process proceeds to the next step 2501 .
At step 2501, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the predetermined time set in the predetermined timer counter at step 2205 has passed. Then, when it is determined that the predetermined time has passed, the second start winning opening detection command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2502 .

At step 2502, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the count value of the pending counter is 4 or not. Then, when it is determined that the count value is not 4, the second start winning opening detection command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the count value is 4, the process proceeds to the next step 2503 .
In step 2503, sub CPU 301 issues a batter image change command for changing the batter image if it is determined in step 2403 that the change of the batter's image has been determined as the aspect of the entering-ball notification effect determined in step 2403 above. Set in send buffer. The batter image change command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2105 described above, and these control boards perform control to change the batter image based on the received batter image change command. will be Then, the second start winning opening detection command reception process is ended.

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the customer waiting command reception processing that is executed when the customer waiting command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the customer waiting command is stored in the main control board 100 at step 812 of the special symbol variation start process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process at step 208 .
At step 2600, the sub CPU 301 calculates the batting average based on the HR display count, 3B display count, 2B display count, 1B display count, and roulette execution count stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. A score rate is calculated based on the number of rushes in time saving stored in a predetermined storage area and the number of winning times during non-time saving. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2601 .
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 displays the number of HR displays as the number of home runs, displays the number of 3B displays as the number of 3B hits, displays the number of 2B displays as the number of 2B hits, and displays 1B as the number of 1B hits. In addition to displaying the number of times, a history notification effect execution command for executing a history notification effect for displaying the batting average and score rate calculated in step 2600 is set in the transmission buffer. The history notification effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and these control boards control to execute the history notification effect based on the received history notification effect execution command. will be performed. Then, the customer waiting command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, setting change command reception processing that is executed when a setting change command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the setting change command is stored in the main control board 100 at step 135 of the initialization process and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process at step 208 .
At step 2700, the sub CPU 301 resets the count value of the second mode execution count counter for counting the number of executions of the pending storage notification effect in the second mode. Then, the setting change command reception process ends.

Next, the above-described step 2103 of the entering-ball notification effect ending process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 2800, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the entering-ball notification effect is being executed (that is, whether or not the variation effect is being performed based on the "A4H" or "B4H" variation pattern command). Then, when it is determined that the entering ball notification effect is not being executed, the entering ball notification effect end processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the entering-ball notification effect is being executed, the process proceeds to the next step 2801 .
At step 2801, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the predetermined time set in the predetermined timer counter at step 2205 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not passed, the entering-ball notification effect end processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 2802 .
At step 2802, the sub CPU 301 executes processing for ending the entering ball notification effect and starting the pending storage notification effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets a pending storage notification effect start display command for executing a display indicating that the pending storage notification effect is to be started in the transmission buffer. In addition, the sub CPU 301 sets a selection screen display command for displaying a selection screen in the form of the pending storage notification effect in the transmission buffer. Then, the entering-ball notification effect end processing is ended.

Next, the pending storage notification effect start processing of step 2104 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 2900, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the first mode has been selected as the mode of the pending storage notification effect. Then, when it is determined that the first mode is not selected, the process proceeds to step 2904 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the first mode has been selected, the process proceeds to the next step 2901 .
At step 2901, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first mode effect random number updated at step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2902 .

At step 2902, the sub CPU 301 provides the pending storage notification according to the first mode based on the first mode effect random number acquired at step 2901, the first mode determination table, the jackpot lottery result included in the advance determination command, and the like. Decide on the mode of presentation. Then, it proceeds to the next step 2903 .
At step 2903, sub CPU 301 sets a first mode execution command corresponding to the mode of the pending storage notification effect according to the first mode determined at step 2902 described above in the transmission buffer. The first mode execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2105 described above, and these control boards notify the reserved storage in the first mode based on the received first mode execution command. Control for executing the production is performed. Then, the pending storage notification effect start process is ended.

Also, in step 2904 to which the sub CPU 301 proceeds when it is determined in step 2900 that the first mode has not been selected, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the second mode has been selected as the mode of the pending storage notification effect. Then, when it is determined that the second mode is not selected, the pending storage notification effect start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second mode has been selected, the process proceeds to the next step 2905 .
At step 2905, the sub CPU 301 acquires the second mode effect random number updated at step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2906.

At step 2906, the sub CPU 301 provides the pending storage notification according to the second mode based on the second mode effect random number acquired at the above-described step 2905, the second mode determination table, the jackpot lottery result included in the advance determination command, and the like. Decide on the mode of presentation. Then, it proceeds to the next step 2907 .
At step 2907, the sub CPU 301 sets the second mode execution command corresponding to the mode of the pending storage notification effect according to the second mode determined at step 2906 in the transmission buffer. The second mode execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2105 described above, and by these control boards, based on the received second mode execution command, the pending storage notification by the second mode is performed. Control for executing the production is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2908 .

At step 2908, the sub CPU 301 increments the count value of the second mode execution counter by one. Then, it proceeds to the next step 2909 .
At step 2909, the sub CPU 301 refers to the count value of the second mode execution number counter, and selects a pattern of lines to be displayed in the pending storage notification effect according to the second mode. Then, go to the next step 2910 .
At step 2910, sub CPU 301 sets a dialogue display command for displaying the dialogue of the pattern selected at step 2909 in the transmission buffer. The dialogue display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2105 described above, and these control boards control the display of dialogue based on the received dialogue display command. . Then, the pending storage notification effect start process is terminated.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, as the time-saving end condition for ending the time-saving gaming state, the number of lotteries (number of fluctuations) and the second start-up winning port 16 The first time-saving end condition that the sum of the number of lotteries (number of fluctuations) of the jackpot based on the entry of the game ball into the game ball reaches a predetermined number of times (100 times in this form), the game ball to the second start winning opening 16 A second time-saving end condition that a big win is won based on the entering ball and a big win pattern X3 is determined, and a small win is won and a small win pattern Y3 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize opening 16. - 特許庁Although the 3rd time-saving end condition called this was defined, the contents of the time-saving end condition are not limited to these.
For example, a time-saving end condition may be defined such that the number of lotteries for big hits based on the entry of game balls into the first start winning hole 15 reaches a predetermined number of times. In addition, the number of lotteries for the big win based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15 reaches a predetermined number of times, and the number of lotteries for the big win based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16 reaches a predetermined number of times. You may define a time-saving end condition that reaches In addition, the difference between the number of lotteries for big wins based on the entry of game balls into the first start prize-winning port 15 and the number of lotteries for big wins based on the entry of game balls into the second start prize-winning port 16 reaches a predetermined number of times. A time-saving end condition may be defined.
In addition, the predetermined number of times determined in each time saving end condition based on the number of lotteries (number of fluctuations) of the above-mentioned jackpot may be the same number of times or may be different numbers of times.

Also, for example, a time-saving end condition may be defined such that the number of times a small hit is won based on the entry of a game ball into the first start winning hole 15 reaches a predetermined number of times. Also, a small win is won based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, and the number of times that a predetermined small win pattern is determined among a plurality of small win patterns reaches a predetermined number of times, and the time-saving end is reached. You can set conditions. Further, the number of times that a predetermined small winning pattern is determined among the plurality of small winning patterns reaches a predetermined number of times, and the number of times that other small winning patterns different from the predetermined small winning patterns are determined reaches a predetermined number of times. A time-saving end condition may be defined. In addition, a time-saving end condition may be set such that the sum of the number of times a predetermined small winning pattern is determined and the number of times another small winning pattern different from the predetermined small winning pattern is determined reaches a predetermined number.
In addition, when the pachinko machine P is set as described above, when each of the above-described small winning symbols is determined, a game ball can hardly enter the first big winning hole 18 (for example, , the first big winning opening 18 is opened only once for 0.1 seconds, etc.).

Further, for example, as a small winning pattern determined when a small winning is won in a jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the second start winning opening 16, a small winning pattern Y3 similar to that of the above-described embodiment is used. In addition, a plurality of small winning patterns (hereinafter referred to as specific small winning patterns) are provided in which the execution of the small winning game is determined in such a manner that the game ball can hardly enter the first big winning hole 18, It is set so that one of these small winning patterns is determined when winning a small winning. In this case, a time-saving end condition may be defined that the number of winnings of small hits based on the entry of game balls into the second start winning opening 16 reaches a predetermined number of times. In addition, a small hit is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16, and the number of times that a predetermined specific small prize pattern is determined among a plurality of specific small prize patterns reaches a predetermined number of times. You may define time-saving end conditions. In addition, the number of times that a predetermined specific small winning pattern is determined among a plurality of specific small winning patterns reaches a predetermined number of times, and the number of times that another specific small winning pattern different from the predetermined specific small winning pattern is determined A time-saving end condition of reaching a predetermined number of times may be determined. In addition, the time-saving end condition is defined that the total number of times that a predetermined specific small winning pattern is determined and the number of times that another specific small winning pattern different from the predetermined specific small winning pattern is determined reaches a predetermined number of times. good too.
In addition, the predetermined number of times determined in each time saving end condition based on the lottery result of the big hit may be the same number of times or may be different numbers of times.

In addition, the content of each of the above-described time saving end conditions (predetermined number of times, etc.) may differ according to the type of the big winning symbol or the small winning symbol that triggered the execution of the special game.
Specifically, for example, the pachinko machine P is set to a time-saving game state after the end of the special game based on the determination both when the jackpot pattern X1 is determined and when the jackpot pattern X2 is determined. In this case, the time-saving end condition of the time-saving game state set after the end of the special game based on the determination of the big win pattern X1 and the time-saving game state set after the end of the special game based on the determination of the big win pattern X2. You may make it become the content different from time saving end conditions.
Similarly, the pachinko machine P is set to the time-saving game state after the end of the special game based on the determination both when the small winning symbol Y1 is determined and when the small winning symbol Y2 is determined. In that case, the time saving end condition of the time saving game state set after the end of the special game based on the determination of the small winning pattern Y1 and the time saving game state set after the special game based on the determination of the small winning pattern Y2. You may make it become the content different from time saving end conditions.

In addition, the time-saving end condition may always be the same content for each type of big winning pattern or small winning pattern that triggered the execution of the special game, or may be different by performing a predetermined lottery. may be determined.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, two of the first time-saving end condition and the second time-saving end condition are provided as time-saving end conditions, but are not limited to this, and three or more conditions are time-saving end You can set it as a condition.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the special game is executed under the condition that the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery or the game ball enters the special area 57 during the small win game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special game may be executed only when the jackpot is won by a jackpot lottery, or the game may be moved to the special area 57 during the small prize game. A special game may be executed only when a ball enters.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, in the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, it was set so that either the jackpot or the small hit could be won. , and may be set so that winning is possible only in the jackpot.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the sum of the number of lotteries for the jackpot based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize-winning port 15 and the number of lotteries for the jackpot based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize-winning port 16 reaches 100 times, or a jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16, and the jackpot pattern X3 is determined, or the game ball enters the second start prize winning port 16. The time-saving game state is terminated when a time-saving end condition is satisfied, where a small win is won based on the ball and a small win pattern Y3 is determined, and a big win or a small win is substantially won. After the time-saving game state is set, the special game is always executed once and a predetermined expected value (1100 pieces) of prize balls can be obtained, but the game is limited to this. isn't it.
For example, the above-mentioned jackpot lottery is performed once, or the jackpot is won and the jackpot pattern X3 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16, or the second start prize winning port 16 The time-saving game state can also be ended by establishing any of the time-saving end conditions that a small win is won based on the entry of the game ball into the game ball and the small-win pattern Y3 is determined. In the case of setting in this way, the time-saving game state ends when the lottery for the big win is performed once, so that the big win or the small win is not necessarily won, and the special game is executed even if the time-saving game state is set. is not guaranteed,
In this case, it is possible to provide a more tense game.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the time-saving gaming state was terminated at the time when a big hit or a small hit was won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, but the time-saving gaming state was The timing to end is any time during the execution of the small winning game (for example, when the opening time is set at the start of the small winning game (that is, when the opening of the small winning game starts), when the opening time elapses (That is, at the end of the opening of the small winning game), during the execution of the small winning game, at the time of setting the ending time at the end of the small winning game (that is, at the start of the ending of the small winning game), the passing of the ending time It may be time (that is, the end of the ending of the small winning game) or the like.
Also, the timing at which the time saving gaming state ends may be set differently according to the time saving end condition. For example, if the first time-saving end condition is satisfied, the time-saving gaming state ends at the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and if the third time-saving end condition is satisfied, the variable display based on the winning of the small hit. You may set so that a time saving game state may be complete|finished at the time of an end.

In addition, a first small winning symbol and a second small winning symbol are provided as the small winning symbols determined based on the winning of the small winning, and when the first small winning symbol is determined during the time-saving game state, the relevant The time saving game state is set not to end, and when the second small winning pattern is determined during the time saving game state, when the special game is executed via the small winning game based on the winning, the special Although the time-saving game state is set after the end of the game, when the special game is not executed (that is, when the game ball does not enter the special area 57 during the small winning game, only the small winning game is executed) Alternatively, the time saving game state may be terminated and a non-time saving game state may be set.
And, when set in this way, during the small winning game based on the determination of the first small winning design (hereinafter referred to as the first small winning game), and the small winning game based on the determination of the second small winning design (hereinafter , The presence or absence of notification of hitting to the right and the mode of notification of hitting to the right may be made different between the inside and the second small winning game. For example, during the first small winning game, the notification of right hitting is performed for a predetermined time, but during the second small winning game, the notification of right hitting may be performed for a longer time than the predetermined time. In addition, although the right hit is displayed by a predetermined image during the first small winning game, an image that is easier for the player to pay attention to than the predetermined image during the second small winning game (for example, a larger size image, An image with flashy colors, etc.) may be used for right-handed display. In addition, although a predetermined right-handed sound is output during the first small winning game, a right-handed sound that is easier for the player to hear than the predetermined right-handed sound (for example, a higher volume) is output during the second small winning game. A loud right-handed voice, etc.) may be output. Moreover, although the right hitting sound is output during the second small winning game, the right hitting sound may not be output during the first small winning game. In addition, although the above-described notification of hitting to the right is performed during the second small winning game, the notification of hitting to the right may not be performed during the first small winning game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of big prize openings such as the first big prize opening 18 and the second big prize opening 55 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, only one big winning slot may be provided. When only one big winning hole is provided, a special area 57 is provided in the big winning hole, and the big winning hole is set to be opened in both the small winning game and the special game. good too.
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, as a form of notification of right-handed hitting, a character image is displayed and a predetermined right-handed sound is output to prompt the player to hit right-handed. At the same time, a lamp for notifying right-handed hitting may be lit. Then, during the special game, during the small win game, and during the time saving game state, the lamp may continue to light up.
Also, the modifications described above can be configured in combination with each other as far as possible.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment and modification, a pachinko machine in which a special game is executed on the condition that a jackpot is won by a jackpot lottery or a game ball enters the special area 57 during a small win game. It can also be applied to game machines other than the machine P.
For example, a lottery for a jackpot based on entry of a game ball into one of a plurality of starting prize-winning ports into which a game ball can enter, and a variable display of special symbols based on the lottery, and other starting prize-winning A jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into a mouth and a variable display of a special pattern based on the lottery can be executed in parallel, and a jackpot lottery based on the entry of a game ball into one starting winning mouth is made possible. By setting the probability of winning a small win in a lottery to be high, the opening of a big winning port based on the execution of a small winning game is frequently performed, and furthermore, as a game state, a big win is won with a high probability and can be opened and closed. A high-probability time-saving game state in which the starting prize-winning opening is easily maintained in an open state, and a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state in which the openable and closable starting prize opening is difficult to maintain even though the jackpot is won with a high probability. With a game state, during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, by entering the game ball into the above-mentioned other start winning opening and generating many small hits, it is possible to obtain more than the high-probability time-saving game state. In a pachinko machine set so that the number of prize balls increases, as a time saving end condition for ending the high probability time saving game state and shifting to a high probability non time saving game state, the above-mentioned embodiment and the contents of the modification may apply.

In addition, the first starting prize-winning port 15 and the second starting prize-winning port 16 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the entry area of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 806 in the above embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. Further, the non-time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first gaming state of the present invention. Also, the time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second gaming state of the present invention. Further, the determination of the small winning symbol Y3 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first small winning of the present invention. Further, the determination of the small winning symbol Y1 or Y2 in the above embodiment corresponds to the second small winning of the present invention. Also, the pachinko machine P in the above embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the first start winning opening 15 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first entry area of the present invention. Also, the second starting prize opening 16 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second entry area of the present invention. Also, the first game area 12a in the above embodiment corresponds to the first area of the present invention. Also, the second game area 12b in the above embodiment corresponds to the second area of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 18 1st big prize opening 55 2nd big prize opening 57 special area 100 main control board 101 main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 sub control board 301 sub CPU
302 sub-ROM
303 sub-RAM

Claims (1)

A first entry area provided within a first area of the game area in which the game ball can flow down;
A second entry area provided in the second area of the game area;
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry area or the second entry area ;
a variable display means capable of performing variable display based on the result of the lottery for a predetermined variable time ;
The lottery means
It is possible to determine by lottery at least one of a plurality of types of small wins associated with execution of a small winning game that opens a big winning opening provided in the game area, and
The game state is a first game state in which the rate of game balls entering the second entry area is relatively low, or a second game state in which the rate of game balls entering the second entry area is relatively high. A game machine capable of
In the second game state, an instruction is given to shoot a game ball toward the second area,
The lottery means
A second small hit among the small wins can be determined based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry area, and the number of the small hits can be determined based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry area. It is possible to determine the first small hit of
In the second game state, when the first small hit is determined, the second game state ends, but when the second small hit is determined, the second game state ends. does not terminate
During the variation display based on the determination of the first small hit in the second game state, an instruction performance prompting the game ball to enter the second entry area is directed to the second area and the game ball is directed to the second area. Execution is possible for a period exceeding a first specific time of a length in which at least one game ball can enter the second entry area if it is launched,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, during the variable display based on the determination of the loss in the second game state, the variable time of the variable display is shorter than the first specified time, and the instruction performance is not executed.

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