JP7399464B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention provides a game machine, and in particular, a first game area in which a game ball can flow down when fired at a first firing intensity, and a game area in which a game ball can flow down when fired at a second firing intensity different from this. The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a second gaming area.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine (pachinko machine), a judgment is made to determine whether or not a jackpot occurs due to the ball entering the starting hole, and if it is determined to be a jackpot, a special symbol is displayed as a pattern indicating a jackpot. , gaming machines that have a gaming feature in which a jackpot game is subsequently executed are common. Furthermore, in many cases, after a jackpot game, for a predetermined period of time, a bonus game state advantageous for entering the starting hole is given by opening the normal electric accessories.

In this type of pachinko machine, electric accessories and the like are usually arranged in the right-hand game area, and in the bonus game state, right-handed games are recommended in which the player aims at the right-hand game area. A configuration is known in which an effect is performed that suggests a firing position so as to play a right-handed game in a bonus game state (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Incidentally, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which a jackpot game is arranged in a right-hand game area, and a right-handed game is suggested from a jackpot game.

JP2018-015310A

By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, in the bonus game state, the reserved storage of special symbols tends to increase, and the machine becomes full quickly. In this case, even if the player hits right-handed according to the presentation suggesting a right-handed game, the player's reserved memory will not increase and there is a risk that he will waste his balls. Therefore, it is conceivable that no performance suggesting a right-handed game will be performed when the reserved memory is full, but players tend to recognize that they are in a bonus game state by the performance suggesting a right-handed game. If the performance is stopped, the player may misunderstand that the bonus game state has ended, leading to confusion among the players as to whether or not they are in the bonus game state or not, and which game area they should aim at.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the firing of useless balls in the bonus game state and suppress player confusion regarding the bonus game state. It is something.

The game machine of the present invention has a first game area where the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired at a first firing intensity, and a first game area where the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired at a second firing intensity different from the first firing intensity. A second game area in which a game ball can flow down. Furthermore, it includes at least a first starting opening in which a game ball flowing down the first gaming area is placed so as to be able to enter the game ball, and a normal pattern operating opening placed in the second gaming area. Further, at least a normal electric role is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the game area in which the normal figure operation opening is arranged can enter, and is opened according to the result of a lottery resulting from the ball entering the normal figure operation opening. Prepare things. Furthermore, there is a second starting port that allows or facilitates the entry of game balls by opening the electric accessory, and a falling notification effect that encourages game balls to flow down in the first game area or game balls in the second game area. and means for implementing a downstream notification effect. The falling notification performance implementing means is configured to perform a falling notification performance that encourages a game ball to flow down in either the first game area or the second game area, by providing a plurality of types of falling notification effects with different presentation modes. It is configured to implement a second downstream notification performance different from the first downstream notification performance when a predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied during implementation of the first downstream notification performance.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the flow notification effect is configured to indicate the direction of flow by displaying images, characters, etc. on the effect pattern display device disposed on the game board. For example, it is desirable for the falling notification effect to be an effect that encourages the game ball to flow down in the second game area in a bonus game state where it is advantageous for the ball to enter the second starting port by opening the electric accessory.

In the present invention, the falling notification effect execution means performs, for example, a highly appealing effect that strongly urges the game ball to fall in the first gaming area or the game ball to fall in the second gaming area as the first falling notification effect. In the second downstream notification effect, it is desirable to perform an effect that is not conspicuous and has low appeal depending on the size and color of the display.

According to the present invention, when implementing a falling notification effect that encourages game balls to fall in either the first game area or the second game area, multiple types of falling notification effects with different presentation modes are implemented. Therefore, the player can continue or stop the shooting of game balls based on the performance, and it is possible to suppress the shooting of useless balls. In addition, since the falling notification effect that encourages the game ball to fall in one of the game areas is continued by changing the presentation mode without stopping the falling notification effect, it is possible to prevent players from becoming confused as to which playing area to aim for. can.

The gaming machine of the present invention provides numerical data related to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port, or numerical data related to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port. It is provided with a validity determining means for executing a validity determination based on numerical data related to the special symbol. In addition, when the execution condition of the validity judgment is not satisfied, the extracted numerical data is stored as a pending memory until the maximum number of suspensions is reached, and the suspension memory is stored by executing the validity judgment based on the satisfaction of the execution condition. It is provided with a retention storage means for digesting. Then, the downstream notification performance execution means sets the predetermined condition that the number of stored memories of the suspended memory reaches a preset setting value, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the implementation of the first downstream notification performance, the first downstream notification performance execution means It is configured to perform a second downstream notification performance different from the downstream notification performance. In addition, it is desirable that the success/failure determination means is configured to perform a recognition/failure determination regarding a small hit or a jackpot.

According to the present invention, for example, during the implementation of the first falling notification effect that encourages the game ball to flow down in the second game area in a bonus game state that is advantageous for the ball to enter the second starting port by opening the normal electric accessory. In addition, by changing to the second falling notification effect with lower appeal when the hold memory of the second special symbol is full or close to full, the player can use the effect as an indicator to suppress the firing of game balls and avoid waste. It is possible to reduce the number of balls.

The gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a plurality of types of the predetermined conditions having different settings in the downstream notification performance execution means, and when the first predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the first downstream notification performance, the first predetermined condition is set. If the second predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the first downstream notification effect or during the execution of the second downstream notification effect, the first downstream notification effect and the second downstream notification effect are executed. The present invention is configured to perform a third downstream notification performance different from the second downstream notification performance.

In the present invention, the game machine stores, for example, the reserved memory of the second special symbol in accordance with the entry of the ball into the second starting port when the second special symbol is full in the bonus game state that is advantageous for the ball entering the second starting port. It is desirable to have a configuration that performs a look-ahead effect that indicates the expected level of jackpot. In this case, by implementing a second falling notification effect with low appeal with the first predetermined condition that the second special symbol's reserved memory is full, the firing of useless balls is reduced, while the second special symbol's reserved memory is full. The second predetermined condition is that the tank is full and a look-ahead performance indicating the expected degree of jackpot in the reserved memory is performed, and the second predetermined condition is changed to a third downflow notification performance that has higher appeal than the second downflow notification performance. As a result, the player can fire the game ball according to the third falling notification performance, and can increase the anticipation of a jackpot due to the pre-read performance.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a front view of a game board installed in a game machine. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of an MPU installed in the main control device of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a random number generation circuit provided in the MPU. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a power supply board. It is an explanatory diagram showing game specifications. It is a 1st explanatory diagram regarding the jackpot symbol of a special symbol. It is an explanatory diagram regarding a first variation table of special symbols. It is a flowchart which shows the "startup process" performed by a main control device. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "interrupt processing" performed by a main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows "interrupt processing" performed by a main control device. It is a flowchart showing "input determination processing" executed during interrupt processing. It is a flowchart showing the "special figure entry confirmation process" executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "normal ball entering ball confirmation process" performed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows "appropriate judgment processing" performed in interrupt processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "normal figure validity determination process" performed in the validity determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "normal figure validity determination process" performed in the validity determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "normal figure propriety judgment process" performed in the propriety judgment process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure game process" performed in the ordinary figure propriety determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "general figure game process" performed in the ordinary figure propriety determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "1st special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the propriety judgment process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "1st special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the propriety judgment process. It is the 1st flowchart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the propriety judgment process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the special figure propriety judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the special figure propriety judgment process. It is the 4th flowchart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judgment process" performed in special figure propriety judgment processing. It is the 5th flowchart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the special figure propriety judgment process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a first explanatory diagram regarding a jackpot game and a gaming situation after the jackpot game is finished. It is a first timing chart showing a jackpot game and a gaming situation after the jackpot game ends. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "right-handed hitting notification process" performed by the sub-integrated control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "right-handed hitting notification process" performed by the sub-integrated control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "right-handed hitting notification deployment process A" performed by the sub-integrated control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "right-handed hitting notification development process B" executed by the sub-integrated control device. This is a first display example showing a display mode of effects performed on a gaming machine. This is a second display example showing a display mode of effects performed on a gaming machine. This is a third display example showing a display mode of effects performed on a gaming machine. This is a fourth display example showing a display mode of effects performed on a gaming machine. It is a second explanatory diagram regarding the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. It is an explanatory diagram regarding a first variation table of special symbols. It is a second explanatory diagram regarding the jackpot game and the gaming situation after the jackpot game ends. It is a second timing chart showing a jackpot game and a gaming situation after the jackpot game ends. This is a fifth display example showing a display mode of effects performed on a gaming machine.

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

(1. Schematic configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine that allows players to play games, and is installed in a gaming facility.

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

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

Speakers 112 are installed on both left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, and these output game sounds to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the gaming state, as well as LEDs that notify abnormalities in the game.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A firing handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 13, and by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, the firing device is activated and the game balls supplied from the upper tray 12 are directed toward the game board 2. fired. A prize ball is also paid out to the upper tray 12.

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

This pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and has a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR adjacent to it that reads and writes prepaid cards. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball rental switch 171, a payment switch 172, and a payment display of a payment display device 170 (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the upper tray 12. Further, a performance button 15 that can be operated by the player is provided at the center of the upper tray 12, and a jog dial 16 is installed so as to surround the outer periphery of the performance button 15.

(1-2: Configuration of the game board of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 has a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202. Furthermore, a center case 200 is attached to the gaming area at a position near the upper center thereof. As a result, the game area 20 is divided into a left game area 20L where a game ball flows down when a game ball is fired with less than a predetermined firing power (first firing strength), and a left gaming area 20L where a game ball flows down with a firing power greater than or equal to a predetermined firing power (second firing strength). It is divided into a right game area 20R where the game ball flows down when the game ball is fired. Note that a large number of game nails and the like are planted in the game area 20.

In the center case 200, an LCD panel of a performance symbol display device 47 (whole illustration is omitted) is arranged in the center. Incidentally, the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc., as well as well-known ones.

A game ball can always enter the position directly below the center in the left-right direction of the center case 200, and a determination of the validity of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the "first special symbol") is executed due to the entry of the ball. A first special figure starting port 23 is arranged. When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as a reserved memory of the first special figure.

Further, a first big prize opening 25 is arranged directly below the first special figure starting opening 23. The first big winning hole 25 is a winning hole that can be opened and closed by a special electric accessory opening/closing plate, and can be opened in a predetermined opening manner in a round game of a jackpot game.

In addition, in the left gaming area 20L, a plurality of (three) general prize openings 27 are arranged at a position diagonally below the left side of the center case 200 and to the left of the first special figure starting opening 23, in which a ball can enter at any time. has been done.

In the right gaming area 20R, a common figure operating port 21 is arranged at the right lateral position of the center case 200. The normal pattern operation opening 21 is a gate through which a game ball can enter and pass, and the validity of a normal pattern (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal pattern) is determined based on the ball entering and passing. When a game ball enters the normal figure operating port 21, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as a reserved memory of the normal figure.

Further, in the right game area 20R, a normal electric accessory 22 (hereinafter simply referred to as a general electric accessory) is arranged downstream of the ordinary figure operation opening 21. The common electric accessory 22 is equipped with a pair of left and right wings that can be opened and closed, and is a ball entry device that normally makes it difficult to enter a game ball. If the winning result is determined by the determination of the correctness of the common symbol, the blades are opened in a predetermined opening manner and the ball can enter the ball.

A second special figure starting port 24 is disposed inside the common electric utility object 22. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured such that only the game ball that has entered the general electric accessory 22 can enter the second special figure starting port 24. The second special symbol starting hole 24 is a winning hole in which a determination of the validity of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a second special symbol) is executed due to the ball entering the second special symbol. When a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as a reserved memory of the second special figure.

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

Entering the ball into the general figure actuation opening 21, the general electric accessory 22, the second special figure starting opening 24, and the second big prize opening 26 arranged in this way is mainly done by "right-handed game". Aim by flowing down to the right gaming area 20R.

In the gaming area 20, an out opening 203 is provided at the bottom of the board directly below the first big prize opening 25 to take in game balls that have flowed down to the lowest part of the gaming area 20 without entering any of the various winning openings. ing.

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

(1-3: Back configuration of Pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 3 shows the back side of the Pachinko machine 1, and the back side of the Pachinko machine 1 houses an inner frame 30 to which the game board 2 is removably attached. Like the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is hinged to the outer frame 10 at the upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) and is installed to be openable and closable. A game ball flowing down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball enters the prize opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 through the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 to the upper tray 12. will be paid out. Further, the payout unit 33 that pays out prize balls also pays out rental balls that are paid out by operating the ball rental switch 171.

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

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

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

Furthermore, the main controller 40 is provided with a performance display device 403 consisting of four 7-segment LED displays. By providing the performance display device 403 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the performance display device 403 can be placed at a position where it cannot be seen by the player playing the game.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp 410 that lights up an LED to notify employees of the gaming facility that there has been fraud when the main control device 40 determines that there has been fraud. ing.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an external connection terminal board 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal board 38 sends signals indicating the game status and game results to the hall computer 500 (see FIG. 4). Sent. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting signals to the hall computer 500 has terminals for the board (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer 500) and for the frame side (outer frame 10). , a terminal for outputting signals output from the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer 500), but in this embodiment, the game is connected via one external connection terminal board 38. Signals indicating the status and game results are transmitted to the hall computer 500.

(1-4: Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. When a game ball enters the normal figure operation opening 21, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the determination of the correctness of the normal figure, and performs the correctness determination based on the extracted random numerical values. Based on the result of this validity determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 285, and performs a final display after a predetermined period of time.

Then, if the result of the judgment is a hit, the pachinko machine 1 opens the general electric accessory 22 and allows the ball to enter the second special symbol starting port 24. The opening time and number of times the general electric utility object 22 is opened is, for example, 3.5 seconds x 1 time in a normal state, and 8 seconds x 1 time in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player (a general electric accessory support state described later). is set to

When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, the pachinko machine 1 extracts multiple types of random numbers related to the validity determination of the first special figure, and stores the extracted random numbers as the reserved memory of the first special figure. A predetermined number of items are stored. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a judgment based on the stored random number value, and judges whether it is a jackpot or a loss. Based on the result of this validity determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 281, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, performs a final display. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of the pseudo effect pattern 700 (see FIG. 42) corresponding to the first special pattern on the effect pattern display device 47, and performs a final display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers regarding the validity determination of the second special figure, and uses the extracted random numbers as the second special figure. A predetermined number of data are stored as reserved memory. Then, the pachinko machine 1 performs a win/fail judgment based on the random number value of the second special symbol that has been stored on hold, and judges whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Based on this determination of validity, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 283, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, performs a final display of the second special symbol. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of the pseudo effect pattern 700 corresponding to the second special pattern on the effect pattern display device 47, and performs a final display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Incidentally, the variable display and fixed display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed in a small size at the corner of the game board 2. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 displays a pseudo effect using a pseudo effect pattern 700 corresponding to the first special pattern and the second special pattern on the effect pattern display device 47 provided in the center of the gaming area 20, so that the player can The result of the judgment will be notified to the person. The pachinko machine 1 performs a variable display of three pseudo performance symbols 700 in the pseudo performance display, and if the result of the judgment is a jackpot, the three pseudo performance symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol. In addition, in the pseudo performance display, the pachinko machine 1 performs a reach effect in which two pseudo effect patterns 700 are stopped at the same pattern and the remaining one pseudo effect pattern 700 is displayed in a variable manner, so that a jackpot is determined in the win/fail judgment. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of what will happen.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the validity determination of the first special symbol and the validity determination of the second special symbol are executed in accordance with the entry of the ball into the first special symbol starting port 23 and the second special symbol starting port 24, respectively. This configuration allows simultaneous variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Then, in the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changing simultaneously, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the main symbol depending on the current gaming situation in the pseudo performance display carried out on the performance symbol display device 47. It is configured to carry out a pseudo effect display that targets a change in either the first special figure or the second special figure. For example, in a game state in which a left-handed game is recommended, in which it is more advantageous to aim at the first special figure starting opening 23, the effect symbol display device 47 displays a pseudo effect corresponding to the first special figure. implement. On the other hand, in a game state in which a right-handed game in which it is more advantageous to aim at the second special figure start opening 24 is recommended, a pseudo effect display corresponding to the second special figure is performed on the effect pattern display device 47.

Incidentally, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol change simultaneously, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 displays only a pseudo performance display of the main special symbol on the performance symbol display device 47. In addition, this is not limited to this, but when the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure is being performed, when the fluctuation of another special figure starts and ends, a small icon appears in the corner of the display screen, indicating that the other special figure An effect display corresponding to the start of the variation of the special symbol and an effect display corresponding to the end of the variation of the other special symbol may be displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1, a jackpot game is executed if the result of the judgment of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a jackpot according to the manner in which the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined and displayed. In this jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the first jackpot opening 25. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 operates when a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed after starting to open the first grand prize opening 25, or after starting to open the first grand prize opening 25. A round game is performed a predetermined number of times in which one round consists of a series of operations such as closing a first big prize opening 25 when the number of entered game balls reaches a specified winning number (10 in this embodiment).

For example, one game is selected from a plurality of types of jackpot games, such as a 15R jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode for 15 rounds, and a 10R jackpot game in which 10 rounds are played. . Incidentally, the type of jackpot game is selected according to the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol determined in accordance with the validity judgment that causes the jackpot game.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the second special figure correctness determination is a small win according to the manner in which the second special figure is confirmed and displayed, a small win game is executed. In this small winning game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second big prize opening 26. In the small winning game, for example, the opening operation of opening the second big prize opening 26 for 1.600 seconds is executed once.

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

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol change simultaneously, for example, the determination result of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a jackpot, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a jackpot. When a confirmation display indicating that the two special drawings are a jackpot is made, the fluctuation of the other second special drawing or first special drawing is stopped. In this case, even if one of the special symbols is fluctuating to become a jackpot, even if the other is judged to be a winner, it will be forcibly determined to be a loss, so the fluctuation of the other special symbol will be stopped at the loss symbol and will not be finalized. Ru.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called probability variable machine, and is roughly divided into two gaming states: a gaming state in which the first big winning hole 25 is closed and a gaming state in which the first big winning hole 25 is open. Furthermore, the gaming state in which the first big prize opening 25 is closed includes two gaming states: a normal state (low probability state) and a variable probability state (high probability state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. It can be done. Incidentally, the variable probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the judgment of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is higher than in the normal state. For example, the variable probability state continues until the next jackpot occurs.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 includes two types of jackpots: a variable jackpot and a normal jackpot. The pachinko machine 1 selects the variable probability symbol as the jackpot symbol when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be a variable jackpot. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the variable probability state after the jackpot game.

In addition, as the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the variable probability state, the probability of winning at the time of judgment of the success or failure of the general pattern is set to be high depending on the jackpot symbol of the first special pattern or the second special pattern, and the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is determined to be high. is shortened, and a support function for general electric utility objects that extends the opening time of general electric utility objects (a fixed change function for general maps, a time saving function for general electric maps, a function to extend the opening time of general electric utility objects) is provided. This general electric utility support state (general electric power support state) is maintained until the number of symbol changes accompanying the validity judgment of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10,000 times or 30 times), or during this period. This continues until a jackpot occurs. In this general power support state, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of variable displays of the second special symbol and the regular symbol within a certain period of time.

On the other hand, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be a normal jackpot, the pachinko machine 1 selects the normal symbol (corresponding to the first jackpot symbol in the claims) as the jackpot symbol. do. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a general power support function after the jackpot game. This general power support state continues until the number of symbol variations accompanying the determination of the validity of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) or until a jackpot occurs during this period.

Then, in the jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 recommends that the player play a right-handed game in which the game ball is fired into the right game area 20R and aim for the ball to enter the first big prize opening 25, and encourages the player to play the right-handed game. A right-handed notification effect (corresponding to the downstream notification effect described in the claims) is implemented. Furthermore, even if the state shifts to the general power support state after the end of the jackpot game, the right-handed hitting notification effect continues to encourage the player to play the right-handed game with the aim of entering the second special lottery starting hole 24 from the regular lottery. .

Note that the pachinko machine 1 usually performs a first right-hitting notification performance (corresponding to the first falling notification performance described in the claims) in a presentation mode that is noticeable to the player as the right-handed hitting notification performance. Then, the pachinko machine 1 performs a second right-handed hitting notification performance (a second falling notification performance described in the claims) when a first predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied during the implementation of the first right-handed hitting notification performance. equivalent). Further, the pachinko machine 1 executes the third right-handed hitting notification performance (as described in the claims) when a second predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied during the execution of the first right-handed hitting notification performance or the second right-handed hitting notification performance. (equivalent to the third downstream notification effect).

(2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 40 that controls game progress, etc., and is equipped with a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, a performance symbol control device 43, and a firing control device 44 as sub-control devices. be. The main control device 40, payout control device 41, sub-integrated control device 42, and production symbol control device 43 are all equipped with a CPU, ROM, RWM, input port, output port, etc., and these control devices are all controlled by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and subroutines stored in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal with a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 also includes a random number counter for extracting various random numbers.

In this embodiment, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RWM, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the launch control device 44 is provided with a CPU, ROM, RWM, etc. good.

(2-1. Main controller 40)
As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is centered around a main control device 40 that mainly controls the game. The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 or the sight test equipment (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. Then, the output signal from the main controller 40 is sent to the hall computer 500 or the sight test equipment via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38.

The main control device 40 includes a glass frame open switch 501 that detects whether the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open or not, and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3) via a back wiring relay terminal board 530. ) is connected to an inner frame open switch 502 that detects whether or not it is open. In addition, in the figure, the switch is simply written as SW. These glass frame opening switch 501 and inner frame opening switch 502 output respective detection signals to the main controller 40.

The main control device 40 also includes a first special figure starting port switch 503, which detects the entry of a ball into the first special figure starting port 23 (see FIG. 2), and a second special figure starting port switch 503 via a game board relay terminal board 531. A second special symbol start switch 504 detects the entry of a ball into the figure start port 24 (see FIG. 2), a normal symbol activation switch 505 detects the entry of a ball into the regular pattern activation port 21 (see FIG. 2), and a first A first count switch 506 that counts the number of balls entering the grand prize opening 25 (see Fig. 2), a second counting switch 507 that counts the number of balls entering the second grand prize opening 26 (see Fig. 2), and a general winning prize. A general winning a prize opening switch 508 that detects a ball entering the opening 27 (see FIG. 2) and an out opening switch 509 that detects a game ball taken into the out opening 203 are connected. And, these first special figure starting opening switch 503, second special figure starting opening switch 504, normal symbol activation switch 505, first count switch 506, second count switch 507, general winning opening switch 508, and out opening switch 509. outputs each detection signal to the main controller 40.

Furthermore, the main control device 40 drives the first grand prize opening solenoid 510 via the game board relay terminal board 531 to control the opening and closing of the first grand prize opening 25 (see FIG. 2), and also controls the opening and closing of the first grand prize opening 25 (see FIG. 2). The opening solenoid 511 is driven to control the opening and closing of the second big prize opening 26 (see FIG. 2). In the figures, the solenoid is simply written as SOL. Furthermore, the main control device 40 drives a general electric utility solenoid 512 to perform opening/closing control of the general electric utility object 22 (see FIG. 2).

The main controller 40 operates according to the installed program. Then, the main control device 40 generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on various detection signals and the like, and outputs the commands to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42. Furthermore, the main control device 40 controls the first special symbol display device 281, the first special symbol reservation number display device 282, the second special symbol display device 283, and the second special symbol display device 282, which are connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533. It controls the display of the number of reserved symbols display device 284, the normal symbol display device 285, and the number display device 286 of normal symbols.

(2-1-1. Schematic configuration of MPU600)
Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the MPU 600 (Micro
Processing Unit) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 5, the MPU 600 mainly includes a CPU 610, a ROM 620, an RWM 630, a counter circuit 640, a timer circuit 650, and a random number circuit 660. Each of the CPU 610, ROM 620, RWM 630, counter circuit 640, timer circuit 650, and random number circuit 660 is connected via an internal bus 601, and the internal bus 601 is connected to the pachinko machine 1 via an external bus interface 602. It is communicatively connected to various switches, various devices, etc. (see Figure 4). In FIG. 5, reference numeral 611 indicates a general-purpose register of the CPU 610.

(2-1-2.ROM620)
The ROM 620 includes a first special pattern propriety judgment table 621a, a first special pattern symbol selection table 622a, a first special pattern variation pattern selection table 623a, a second special pattern propriety judgment table 621b, and a first special pattern pattern selection table 622a. A second special symbol symbol selection table 622b, a second special symbol variation pattern selection table 623b, and a reach determination table 624 are stored.

The first special symbol validity determination table 621a is used to determine the validity of the first special symbol. The first special symbol validity determination table 621a includes a plurality of validity determination tables that can be used depending on the gaming state and stage setting values (simply referred to as setting values) to be described later. The first special pattern symbol selection table 622a is used when determining a symbol to be displayed on the first special pattern display device 281 as a result of the validity determination of the first special pattern. The first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a is used when selecting a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the first special figure display device 281. Incidentally, the first special symbol variation pattern selection table 623a includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that can be used depending on the result of the validity determination of the first special symbol, the state of the game being executed, and the like.

The second special figure validity determination table 621b is used to determine the validity of the second special figure. The second special symbol validity determination table 621b includes a plurality of validity determination tables that can be used depending on the gaming state, setting stage value, etc. The second special pattern symbol selection table 622b is used to determine the symbol to be displayed on the second special pattern display device 283 as a result of the determination of the validity of the second special pattern. The second special figure variation pattern selection table 623b is used when selecting a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the second special figure display device 283. The second special figure variation pattern selection table 623b includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that can be used depending on the result of the judgment of the second special figure, the state of the game being executed, etc.

The reach determination table 624 is used to determine the validity of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The reach determination table 624 includes a pseudo effect pattern 700 that indicates a miss after a reach effect in a pseudo effect pattern 700 (see FIG. 42) that is displayed on the effect pattern display device 47 in conjunction with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is used to decide whether to perform an out-of-reach effect that confirms the display.

Further, the ROM 620 further stores a normal pattern propriety determination table 621c, a normal pattern symbol selection table 622c, and a normal pattern variable pattern selection table 623c. The ordinary symbol validity determination table 621c is used to determine the validity of ordinary symbols. The ordinary symbol selection table 622c is used to determine the symbol to be displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 285 as a result of the determination of the validity of the ordinary symbol. The normal pattern variation pattern selection table 623c is used when selecting a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the normal pattern display device 285.

(2-1-3.RWM630)
The RWM 630 stores a first special symbol reservation storage area 631, a second special symbol reservation storage area 632, a regular symbol reservation storage area 633, a probability change counter 634, an electric support counter 635, and step setting values. An area 636 and a mode value storage area 637 are stored.

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

The probability variation counter 634 is used to count the number M of probability variations. As mentioned above, in the pachinko machine 1, when a probability variable jackpot occurs in the judgment of the first or second special drawing, the probability of a jackpot in the judgment after the end of the jackpot game is higher than in the normal state (low probability state). Transition to a variable probability state (high probability state). At this time, a predetermined value (10,000 in this embodiment) is set in the probability variation counter 634 as the value of the probability variation number M. The value of the probability variation count M decreases by 1 each time a validity determination is performed, and when the probability variation count M becomes 0, the gaming state shifts from the probability variation state to the normal state. Note that the RWM 630 is provided with a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state. This variable probability flag is set to "1" when the gaming state is a variable probability state, and is set to "0" when the gaming state is not a variable probability state.

The electricity support counter 635 is used to count the number N of general electricity support. As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 normally hits the jackpot in determining whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is correct or not, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the normal power support state after the jackpot game ends. At this time, a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 30) is set in the electricity support counter 635 as the value of the number N of general electricity support. The value of this general power support number N decreases by 1 each time a judgment is made, and when the general power support number N becomes 0, the gaming state shifts from the general power support state to the non-general power support state. . Incidentally, the RWM 630 is provided with an electricity support flag indicating that the gaming state is a general electricity support state. This electricity support flag is set to "1" when the gaming state is the general electricity support state, and is set to "0" when the gaming state is not the general electricity support state.

(2-1-4. Stage setting value)
The stage setting value storage area 636 stores stage setting values that are values related to the jackpot probability in the determination of success or failure. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine that has a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 sets stage setting values 1 to 3, which are divided into three stages, in the stage setting value storage area 636, for example, depending on the jackpot probability in the success/failure determination. Then, the main control device 40 determines a propriety determination table to be used in determining the propriety of the first special figure or the second special figure, based on the stage setting values stored in the stage setting value storage area 636.

In this embodiment, the main controller 40 is configured to set values from "1 to 3" as the stage setting values stored in the stage setting value storage area 636. If a value other than "1 to 3" is stored in , it is determined that some kind of fraud or an abnormality in the RWM 630 has occurred. In this case, it is desirable that the main control device 40 notify the employees of the gaming facility using a fraud notification lamp 410 or the like.

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

Specifically, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and the predetermined preparation process is completed, the pachinko machine 1 enters the "gaming mode", "setting confirmation mode", "setting change mode", and "gaming stop mode". Transition to any migration mode.

The gaming mode is a transition mode that is set when the pachinko machine 1 becomes ready for playing. In addition, the gaming mode includes a "backup recovery mode" in which the backup data saved in the RWM 630 at the time of the previous power outage is restored and then the game mode is entered, and a "backup recovery mode" in which the backup data saved in the RWM 630 at the time of the previous power outage is restored. It includes an "RWM clear mode" in which the data is erased and then the game mode is entered. Note that when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "0", the main control device 40 shifts to the gaming mode.

The setting confirmation mode is a transition mode that is set when an employee of the gaming facility or the like confirms the stage setting values currently set in the pachinko machine 1. The setting change mode is a transition mode that is set when changing the stage setting values set in the pachinko machine 1. Note that the pachinko machine 1 disables playing in a state where the setting confirmation mode or setting change mode is set as the transition mode.

Further, when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "1", the main controller 40 shifts to the setting confirmation mode, and when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "2", the main controller 40 shifts to the setting confirmation mode. , the main controller 40 shifts to the setting change mode. The settings confirmation mode and settings change mode end when a predetermined operation is performed by an employee of the gaming facility or the like. After the setting confirmation mode or setting change mode ends, the main control device 40 shifts to the game mode and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 637.

Note that the setting confirmation mode, setting change mode, and game stop mode are transition modes that can be entered only when the power is turned on. That is, after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and shifts to either the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode, it does not shift to any transition mode other than the gaming mode. Further, after the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game mode, it does not shift to any of the setting confirmation mode, setting change mode, and game stop mode.

The game stop mode is a transition mode that is set when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 630. Note that when the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, "3" is stored in the mode value storage area 637 as the mode value.

(2-1-6. Counter circuit 640)
The counter circuit 640 performs time measurement processing for various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1, and the timer circuit 650 performs time measurement processing for various timers provided in the pachinko machine 1. For example, the timer circuit 650 includes a variable time timer 651 in which a variable time of the first special figure or the second special figure is set according to the selected variation pattern. The main controller 40 displays the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable manner until the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, and when the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed. Perform display.

(2-1-7. Random number circuit 660)
The random number circuit 660 generates hardware random numbers used in the processing performed by the main controller 40. Incidentally, examples of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 660 include a random number for determining a jackpot used for determining the validity of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and a random number for determining a hit used for determining the validity of the normal symbol. Then, when the extracted random number for jackpot determination matches the random number set in the first special symbol determination table 621a or the second special symbol determination table 621b, the main control device 40 determines the success or failure of the jackpot determination. The result is determined to be a jackpot.

Incidentally, when the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, the main control device 40 stores the extracted random number for jackpot determination in the first special figure reservation storage area 631. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, the main controller 40 stores the extracted random number for jackpot determination in the second special figure reservation storage area 632. Further, when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 21, the main control device 40 stores the extracted random number for determining a win in the normal pattern storage area 633.

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

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

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

In addition, the random number circuit 660 generates a random number 1 for determining a special pattern variation pattern and a random number 2 for determining a special pattern variation pattern, which are used to select a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the first special pattern display device 281 or the second special pattern display device 283. generate. Then, the main control device 40 uses the extracted random number 1 for determining special pattern fluctuation pattern and random number 2 for determining special pattern fluctuation pattern, and the first special pattern fluctuation pattern selection table 623a or the second special pattern fluctuation pattern selection table 623b. Based on the random number value set in , a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 is determined.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the dispensing control device 41 is connected to a ball cut-off switch 520 that detects when the ball tank 31 (see FIG. 3) becomes empty through a back wiring relay terminal board 530. When the ball out switch 520 detects that the ball tank 31 is empty, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41.

Furthermore, a payout motor 521 that pays out game balls and a payout switch 522 that detects that the game balls have been paid out are connected to the payout control device 41 via a payout relay terminal board 534. The payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 in response to a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out game balls, and when the payout switch 522 detects that a game ball has been paid out, it outputs a detection signal. is output to the payout control device 41. Further, a full switch 523 is connected to the dispensing control device 41 to detect when the lower tray 13 is full. When the full switch 523 detects that the lower tray 13 is full, it outputs a detection signal to the dispensing control device 41.

The dispensing control device 41 stops the dispensing motor 521 when a detection signal is input from the ball out switch 520 and when a detection signal is input from the full switch 523. This causes the payout unit 33 to stop the payout operation of the prize balls. The out-of-bulb switch 520 continues to output a detection signal until the out-of-bulb state is canceled, and the full switch 523 continues to output a detection signal until the full state of the lower tray 13 is released. Then, when the input of the detection signals from the bulb out switch 520 and the full switch 523 stops, the dispensing control device 41 restarts driving the dispensing motor 521.

In addition, when the present invention is adopted in an enclosed game machine etc. in which games are played by circulating game balls enclosed in the machine stand, the main controller 40 controls the payout control device 41 (in the case of an enclosed gaming machine, the game balls are Since no payout is performed, one-way communication may be provided to the slot control device (which is preferably referred to as a slot control device). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be difficult to be fraudulently exploited.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the payment display device 170 via a CR unit terminal board 535 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. A ball lending switch 171 and a settlement switch 172 operated by a player are connected to the settlement display device 170. The ball rental switch 171 is a switch that is operated when a player requests the rental of game balls, and the payment switch 172 is a switch that is operated when a player requests payment.

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

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

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp 410 that is an LED that lights up when it is determined that the frequency of balls entering the general winning hole 27 is abnormal. When the payout control device 41 receives the fraud command from the main control device 40, it can notify the employees of the gaming facility that there is a possibility that fraud has been committed by lighting the fraud notification lamp 410.

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

The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the output of audio by driving the speaker 112, and also controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and lamps including the frame-side decorative lamp 113. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 is provided with a volume control switch that adjusts the volume output from the speaker 112. The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the volume output from the speaker 112 based on the operation signal input from the volume control switch.

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

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 issues an error notification through the speaker 112, the frame-side decorative lamp 113, and the performance symbol display device 47 when it is determined that the frequency of balls entering the general winning hole 27 is abnormal.

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

Further, the firing control device 44 is connected to a firing stop switch 524 provided on the firing handle 14 and a touch switch 525 that detects that the firing handle 14 is in contact with the player. The touch switch 525 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 44 when a contact of the firing handle 14 by the player is detected. Then, the firing control device 44 fires the game ball when a detection signal is input from the touch switch 525. On the other hand, the firing stop switch 524 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 44 when operated by the player. Then, when a detection signal is inputted from the firing stop switch 524, the firing control device 44 stops firing the game balls even if a detection signal is inputted from the touch switch 525.

(2-5. Power supply board 45)
As shown in FIG. 7, the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit 671, a power receiving circuit 672, a power failure detection circuit 673, and a backup power supply circuit 674. The power supply circuit 671 converts an alternating current voltage supplied from an externally provided AC power source (main power source AC24V) to generate a direct current voltage. The power receiving circuit 672 is provided with a power switch 450, and the power supply circuit 671 is connected to an AC power source via the power receiving circuit 672. When the power switch 450 is turned on, the power supply circuit 671 is electrically connected to the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC 24V is supplied to the power supply circuit 671. The power supply circuit 671 supplies necessary DC voltage to various control devices, actuators, and the like.

The power outage detection circuit 673 monitors the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 671. Then, when the supplied voltage becomes less than a predetermined voltage, the power outage detection circuit 673 determines that the power switch 450 has been turned OFF or that the power has been cut off due to a power outage, and the main controller 40 And the power failure detection signal output to the payout control device 41 is set to high level (ON). On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit 673 sets the power failure detection signal to a low level (OFF) when the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 671 rises to a predetermined voltage or higher.

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

The backup power supply circuit 674 is composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply circuit 674 charges the DC5V power generated by the power supply circuit 671 while supplying power from the AC power supply, and in the event of a power outage, uses the backup power supply (DC5V) to the RWM 630 of the main controller 40 and the dispensing control. The signal is supplied to the RWM etc. of the device 41.

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

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

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to be able to change the probability of winning the first special symbol and the second special symbol according to a set value. For example, when the setting value is "1", the jackpot probability in the normal state (low probability) is set to 1/300 for both the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state (high probability). is set to 1/30 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/300, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the variable probability state is set to 26/30. It should be noted that the pachinko machine 1 does not determine a small hit in the first special symbol.

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

When the setting value is "3", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/280 for both the 1st special pattern and the 2nd special pattern, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is set to 1/280 for the 1st special pattern and the 2nd special pattern. Both figures are set to 1/28. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/280, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the variable probability state is set to 26/28.

Although a configuration in which the small hit probability changes with the jackpot probability has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability change may target only the jackpot probability. In this embodiment, the set value is such that the probability of winning the jackpot and small win in the normal state is linked to the probability of winning in the variable probability state, but the setting value is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, either the winning probability in the normal state or the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is constant regardless of the setting value, but only the other is changed according to the setting value. There may be. Furthermore, when changing the set value, the pachinko machine 1 may increase either the jackpot probability in the normal state or the jackpot probability in the variable probability state, while decreasing the other.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability of winning a regular game is constant regardless of the setting value. The probability of winning a general map is set to "1/60" in the normal state, and is set to "1/1,000" in the variable probability state or the general power support state.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability change entry rate at which the game enters the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game is set to 60% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the variable probability state is set to 10,000 times. With this setting, the variable probability state continues until the next jackpot occurs.

In the pachinko machine 1, the normal power support entry rate at which the game enters the normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game is set to 100% for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, for the continuation of the power supply support state, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is set to 10,000 times in the probability variable state after the end of the jackpot game. Furthermore, the continuation of the power supply support state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 30 times in the non-probability variable state after the end of the jackpot game.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a jackpot of the first special drawing or the second special drawing occurs, a jackpot game is carried out at the first jackpot 25. In the jackpot game, one game is selected from a 15R jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened for 15 rounds, or a 10R jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened for 10 rounds. In each round, the first grand prize opening 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or until the number of balls entered reaches the specified number of 10 balls.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a small win of the second special symbol occurs, a small win game is executed at the second large prize opening 26. In the small winning game, the second large prize opening 26 is opened once for 1.600 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a general figure is won in the general support state, the general public accessory 22 is opened once for 8 seconds. In addition, in the non-general power support state, the general power accessory 22 is opened once for 3.5 seconds. In this way, the open time of the general electric utility object 22 is changed depending on the general electric power support state and the non-general electric power support state.

Next, prize balls will be explained. The prize balls in the first special figure starting port 23 are set to "3" for each ball that enters. The prize ball of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to "1" for each ball that enters. The number of prize balls in the first big prize opening 25 is set to "10" for each ball entered. The number of prize balls in the second grand prize opening 26 is set to "10" for each ball entered. The number of prize balls in the general prize opening 27 is set to "10" for each ball entered.

(4. Variation table of jackpot symbols and special symbols)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the jackpot symbols that are selected and set when the first special symbol or the second special symbol hits the jackpot will be explained. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the game content of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, etc. are set according to the jackpot symbol selected at the time of jackpot determination. As shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot symbols are roughly divided into "probable variable symbols" and "normal symbols." The jackpot symbols are comprised of four types of symbols from "jackpot symbol A" to "jackpot symbol D."

The "jackpot symbol A" which is a "variable probability symbol" is a symbol that, when set, allows a 15-round jackpot game to be played. Furthermore, after the jackpot game ends, the game state is set to a definite change (high probability) and general power support state. The "jackpot symbol B" which is a "variable probability symbol" is a symbol on which a 10-round jackpot game is performed. Further, after the jackpot game ends, the game state is set to a definite change and general power support state.

The "jackpot symbol C" which is a "normal symbol" is a symbol on which a 15-round jackpot game is performed. Further, after the jackpot game ends, the game state is set to non-probability change (low probability) and general power support state. The "jackpot symbol D" which is a "normal symbol" is a symbol on which a 10-round jackpot game is performed. Further, after the jackpot game ends, the game state is set to non-probability change and general power support state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the variation table of the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained. The fluctuation table is a table for setting the symbol fluctuation time associated with the determination of the validity of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 1 includes a "first variation table 00" and a "first variation table 01" as variation tables for the first special symbol. Then, the first variable table is selected from either the "first variable table 00" or the "first variable table 01" depending on the gaming situation and the random value extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port 23. The variable time of the special figure is set.

The "first fluctuation table 00" includes a plurality of types of fluctuation times with different times, and the average fluctuation time thereof is 15 seconds. Similarly, the "first fluctuation table 01" has an average fluctuation time of 30 seconds.

The pachinko machine 1 includes "second variation table 00", "second variation table 01", and "second variation table 02" as variation tables for second special symbols. Then, a second characteristic is selected from one of the "second variation table 00" to "second variation table 02" depending on the gaming situation and the random value extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port 24. The fluctuation time of the diagram is set.

The "second fluctuation table 00" has an average fluctuation time of 6 seconds. Furthermore, the average fluctuation time of the "second fluctuation table 01" is set to 15 seconds. Furthermore, the "second fluctuation table 02" has an average fluctuation time of 180 seconds.

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

As shown in FIG. 11, the main control device 40 sets a stack pointer to a stack address as the first process of the startup process (process S1). Next, the main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address in the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register (processing S2), and also sets the built-in register (processing S3). Incidentally, the interrupt vector address is used to specify a starting address in the address space (memory space) for an interrupt processing program, which will be described later.

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

On the other hand, if the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF and the determination is affirmative (processing S5: Yes), the main controller 40 detects that the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 is equal to or higher than the predetermined voltage, and the voltage is stably supplied. It is determined that the state has been reached, and writing to the RWM 630 is permitted (processing S6).

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

After processing S10, the main control device 40 executes register restoration (processing S11), permits interrupts (processing S12), and returns to processing S8. In this way, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes processes S8 to S12 in the startup process. On the other hand, the main control device 40 periodically (for example, every 4 mS period) executes an interrupt process (see FIG. 12), which will be described later, after the process S12 is executed until the process S8 is executed again. .

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, interrupt processing executed by the main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 12. As shown in FIG. 12, the main controller 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed in the interrupt process (process S21). In process S21, the main controller 40 sets various timers provided in the main controller 40, and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After processing S21, the main control device 40 determines whether the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "3" (processing S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (processing S22: Yes), the pachinko machine 1 can determine that the game stop mode is set as the transition mode. In other words, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which it is unable to start a game and is in a state in which it is waiting for the power switch 450 to be turned off. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 40 performs interrupt permission (processing S36) and returns to the startup process (see FIG. 11).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is not "3" (processing S22: No), the main controller 40 performs a timer update process to update various timers provided in the main controller 40. Execute (processing S23). Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes an input determination process (process S24) which is a process related to the entry of game balls into various starting ports and various winning ports. Note that details of the input determination process (process S24) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the process S24, the main control device 40 executes the win/fail determination process (process S25), which is a process related to the win/fail determination and the jackpot game. The details of the validity determination process (process S25) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S25, the main control device 40 executes a gaming state setting process (processing S26) of transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer 500 when the gaming state has changed. In process S26, the main control device 40, for example, sends a signal to the hall computer 500 after a predetermined period of time has passed after the jackpot game (special game) or the winning game (common figure game) ends in the above-described win/fail determination process (process S25). Send. Note that when the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test shooting test device (not shown), the main control device 40 transmits a test signal indicating that the gaming state has shifted to the test shooting test device (not shown) in step S26. do.

After the process S26, the main control device 40 performs an error monitoring process (process S27) to monitor whether an error has occurred. In addition, errors monitored by the main controller 40 in the error monitoring process (processing S27) include an open error indicating that the front frame 11 or the inner frame 30 is open, and abnormal radio waves detected by a radio wave sensor (not shown). Examples include a radio wave error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), and a vibration error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown).

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

After the process S28, the main control device 40 executes an effect data output process (process S29) that creates image data, audio data, etc. according to the game content during execution, and outputs it to the sub-integrated control device 42. Furthermore, when the main control device 40 detects the occurrence of an error in the above-described error monitoring process (process S27), the main controller 40 displays an error display on the performance symbol display device 47 or displays a frame side decorative lamp according to the content of the detected error. Error notifications such as lighting or blinking of 113 and sound output from speaker 112 are performed as appropriate.

After the process S29, the main controller 40 executes an external output process (process S30) to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38. In process S30, the main control device 40 generates data regarding the first big winning opening solenoid 510, the second big winning opening solenoid 511, and the general utility object solenoid 512 based on the processing content in the above-described validity determination process (processing S25). is transmitted to the hall computer 500. Further, in process S30, main control device 40 transmits a security signal to hall computer 500 when the occurrence of an error is detected in the above-described error monitoring process (process S27). In addition, when the test shooting test device is connected to the pachinko machine 1, the main control device 40, in process S30, data regarding the first big winning hole solenoid 510, the second big winning hole solenoid 511, and the general electric accessory solenoid 512. and security signals to the sight test equipment.

As shown in FIG. 13, after the process S30, the main control device 40 performs register saving (process S31) and executes a performance display data creation process (process S32). In process S32, the main control device 40 sends the calculation results of the performance display arithmetic processing (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 630 in the startup process (see FIG. 11) and the test results of the sight-firing test to the performance display device 403. Create data for display. After processing S31, the main control device 40 executes register restoration (processing S33).

After processing S33, the main control device 40 executes segment data creation processing (processing S34). In process S34, the main control device 40, in preparation for displaying the data created in process S31 on the performance display device 403, displays the common of various LEDs provided in the performance display device 403 (display area in 8-bit units related to LED segments). Create segment data for each light emission control.

After processing S34, the main control device 40 displays the gaming performance and sight-shooting test data on the performance display device 403 as display processing for various display devices (processing S35). In addition, in process S35, the main control device 40 displays various symbols on the first special symbol display device 281, the second special symbol display device 283, and the normal symbol display device 285 in accordance with the game situation being executed, or determines the various symbols. Perform display, etc. After the process S35, the main control device 40 allows the interrupt (process S36), and returns to the startup process (see FIG. 11).

Note that while the main controller 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the startup process (FIG. 11), the main controller 40 interrupts the process related to displaying the calculation results in the performance display calculation process (process S10). This is done through processing. In this regard, the main controller 40 performs the performance display calculation process (process S10), which requires a large amount of processing, in the startup process, thereby disabling interrupts (process S8) before the performance display calculation process (process S10) is completed. , see FIG. 11) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 40 can improve the efficiency of display control by executing the display processing for the performance display device 403 at the same timing as the display processing for the first special figure display device 281 and the like.

(7. Input judgment processing)
Next, the input determination process (process S24) executed during the interrupt process (see FIG. 12) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the main control device 40 executes the special map entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special pattern ball entry confirmation process (process S101) is a process that is executed when a game ball enters the first special pattern starting port 23 or the second special pattern starting port 24. The details of the special drawing ball confirmation process (process S101) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S101, the main controller 40 executes a normal ball entering ball confirmation process (process S102). The normal ball entering ball confirmation process (process S102) is a process that is executed when a game ball enters the normal ball operating port 21. The details of the normal ball entry confirmation process (process S102) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

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

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

After the process S104, the main control device 40 determines whether the frequency of balls entering the general winning hole 27 is abnormal (process S105). Specifically, in process S105, the main control device 40 detects fraud if the number of game balls that enter the general winning hole 27 within a predetermined period of time (for example, 60 seconds) exceeds a specified number (for example, 10 balls). It is determined that this has been done. As a result, if the ball entering frequency is normal and the main control device 40 makes a negative determination (process S105: No), the main control device 40 ends this process and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 12).

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

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 which has received the unauthorized notification command from the main control device 40 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decorative lamp 113, outputting audio from the speaker 112, etc. Further, the effect pattern control device 43 which received the fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a warning on the effect pattern display device 47 to the effect that fraud has been committed. Note that the error notification by audio output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after starting the error notification, and the error notification by the warning display on the effect pattern display device 47 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 113 starts the error notification. It will end after 5 minutes.

(7-1. Special map entry confirmation process)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, the special map entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 14) will be described. The special symbol entry confirmation process (processing S101) extracts and holds and stores random numbers of a plurality of types of first special symbols according to the ball entering the first special symbol starting port 23, and also Random numbers for a plurality of types of second special symbols are extracted and held and stored in response to the ball entering the slot. This is a process of transmitting various commands caused by the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the "special figure entry confirmation process", first, in process S110, it is determined whether or not the first special figure starting port switch 503 detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23. . If the determination is negative (processing S110: No), the process moves to processing S115.
If the determination is affirmative (processing S110: Yes), in processing S111, it is determined whether the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol stored in the first special symbol reserved storage area 631 is full (has the upper limit number been reached? No) Judgment. If the determination is affirmative (processing S111: Yes), the process moves to processing S115.

If the judgment is negative in the process S111 (process S111: No), in the process S112, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number for determining a reach, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. of the first special symbol are extracted. . The extracted various random numbers are stored in a temporary storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage area 631. Furthermore, the various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage area 631 as the first special symbol reservation memory. In addition, even if the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as the winning/losing random number extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure starting hole 23 will be smaller than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as when there is a memory number.

Subsequently, the first special figure pre-reading determination process of process S113 is executed. This pre-reading determination process includes a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot pattern, etc., which are stored in a temporary storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage area 631, before determining whether or not it will be a jackpot. Check if is a specific number. For example, as a specific number, whether it is a number that is judged as a jackpot, a number that is judged as a super reach or a reach, and if it is a jackpot, whether it is a probability-variable jackpot or not, Fuden support will be given. It is confirmed whether it is a jackpot or not. In addition, in this process, a prefetch command indicating the result of the prefetch determination of the first special symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Thereafter, in step S114, a pending memory counter indicating the number of pending memories is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the pending memory counter of the first special symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Note that it is desirable that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a jackpot, reach, etc. Of course, the configuration may be such that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 every time, regardless of the content of the determination. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead performance that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot or reach on the reserved memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 47. For example, the look-ahead performance is to perform a performance related to the reserved memory of the first special symbol on the condition that the reserved memory of the first special symbol is full and the game ball enters the first special symbol starting port 23. is possible.

In the subsequent process S115, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting port switch 504 detects the ball entering the second special figure starting port 24. If the determination is negative (process S115: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 14), and this process ends. If it is an affirmative determination (processing S115: Yes), in processing S116, it is determined whether the number of reserved memories of the second special symbols stored in the second special symbol reserved storage area 632 is full (has the upper limit number been reached? No) Judgment. If the determination is affirmative (processing S116: Yes), the process returns.

If the judgment is negative in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for jackpot determination, the random number for jackpot symbol determination, the random number for small hit symbol determination, the random number for reach determination, and the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol are determined. Extract random numbers etc. for determination. The extracted various random numbers are stored in a temporary storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage area 632. Furthermore, the various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special pattern storage area 632 as second special pattern storage area. Furthermore, the random numbers stored in a predetermined storage area are stored as reserved storage. In addition, even if the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a win/fail random number extracted when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24 will be smaller than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as when there is a memory number.

Subsequently, in process S118, a pre-reading determination process for the second special figure is executed. This pre-reading determination process includes a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot pattern, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage area 632, before determining whether or not it will be a jackpot. Check if is a specific number. For example, as a specific number, whether it is a number that is judged as a jackpot, a number that is judged as a super reach or a reach, and if it is a jackpot, whether it is a probability-variable jackpot or not, Fuden support will be given. It is confirmed whether it is a jackpot or not. Further, in this process, a prefetch command indicating the result of the prefetch determination of the second special symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Thereafter, in step S119, a pending memory counter indicating the number of pending memories is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the pending memory counter of the first special symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Note that it is desirable that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a jackpot, reach, etc. Of course, the configuration may be such that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 every time, regardless of the content of the determination. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead performance that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot or reach on the reserved memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 47. For example, the look-ahead performance is to perform a performance related to the second special symbol's reserved memory on the condition that the second special symbol's reserved memory is full and the game ball enters the second special symbol starting port 24. is possible.

In the special drawing entry confirmation process (processing S101), if the number of pending memories is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a preset temporary storage area, and then the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are The configuration is such that it is stored in the subject's reserved storage area. The present invention is not limited to this, and if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the temporary storage area and the main reserved storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting hole 23 or the second special figure starting hole 24, the extracted random number is stored in a temporary storage area. Then, it may be confirmed whether or not the number of reserved memories is full, and if it is not full, the random number stored in the temporary storage area may be stored in the main reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved memories is full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are erased.

In addition, in the special drawing entry confirmation process (processing S101), the pre-reading determination process pre-reads and determines the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area, but is not limited to this, and the random numbers stored in the subject's reserved storage area are A look-ahead determination may be made.

(7-2. Confirmation process of ball entering the regular map)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 16, a description will be given of the normal ball entering ball confirmation process (process S102) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 14). In the regular ball entry confirmation process (process S102), random numbers related to a plurality of types of regular tickets are extracted and held and stored in accordance with the ball entering the regular ticket operating port 21. This is a process of transmitting various commands caused by the ball entering the normal figure operating port 21 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the "normal ball entering ball confirmation process", first, in process S121, it is determined whether or not the ball entering the normal pattern operating port 21 is detected by the normal pattern activation switch 505. If the determination is negative (process S121: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 14) and ends this process. If the determination is affirmative (process S121: Yes), it is determined in process S122 whether or not the number of reserved memories for regular figures stored in the reserved memory area 633 for regular figures is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). do. If the determination is affirmative (processing S122: Yes), the process returns.

If the determination is negative in the process S122 (process S122: No), in the process S123, a random number for determining a hit of a common symbol, a random number for determining a winning pattern, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted. Then, the extracted various random numbers are stored in the general figure reservation storage area 633 as ordinary figure reservation storage. In addition, even if the number of reserved memory numbers of ordinary figures is "0", the various random numbers extracted when a game ball enters the ordinary figure operation opening 21 are the same as when there is a stored number less than the maximum value. be remembered. Thereafter, in step S124, a pending memory counter indicating the number of reserved common figures stored is incremented, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the reserved memory counter of common figures is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

(8. Validity determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 17, the propriety determination process (process S25) executed during the interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the main control device 40 performs a normal pattern correctness judgment process, which is a process related to the normal pattern judgment and the winning game (normal pattern game), as the first process executed in the correctness judgment process (process S25). (Processing S200) is executed. In addition, details of the normal pattern validity determination process (processing S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 22.

Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes a special symbol validity determination process (processing S300) which is a process related to the validity determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and the jackpot game (special game). In addition, the details of the special figure appropriateness determination process (processing S300) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 to 35.

(8-1. Ordinary map validity determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 22, a description will be given of the "ordinary pattern validity determination process" (process S200) executed in the validity determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17).

As shown in FIG. 18, the main control device 40 determines whether the general electric accessory 22 that operates during the winning game (ordinary figure game) is in operation as the first process executed in the ordinary figure propriety determination process (process S200). It is determined whether there is one (processing S201). In process S201, the general figure accessory 22 is operating, and if the determination is affirmative (process S201: Yes), the main control device 40 determines that a winning game is in progress, and performs the general figure game process (processing S250). Move to.

On the other hand, if the ordinary electric accessory 22 is not operating and the determination is negative (processing S201: No), the main controller 40 determines whether or not ordinary symbols are being displayed in a variable manner on the ordinary symbol display device 285. A determination is made (processing S202). As a result, if the fluctuation display of the general map is being displayed, and if the determination is affirmative (processing S202: Yes), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the general map currently being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed ( Processing S203).

Then, if the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure that is being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed and the determination is affirmative (processing S203: Yes), the main control device 40 stops the fluctuation of the ordinary figure and performs a final display process to display the ordinary figure in a fixed manner. is executed (processing S204), and the process moves to the general figure game processing (processing S250). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the general figure that is being displayed in a variable manner has not elapsed and the determination is negative (processing S203: No), the main control device 40 skips processing S204 and skips the normal figure game process (processing The process moves to S250).

In process S202, if the normal pattern is not being displayed in a variable manner and the determination is negative (processing S202: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the normal pattern is being displayed in a fixed manner on the normal pattern display device 285. (processing S205).

Then, if the regular map is being displayed for confirmation and the determination is affirmative (processing S205: Yes), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the final display time for the regular map has elapsed (processing S206). As a result, if the confirmed display time has not elapsed and the determination is negative (processing S206: No), the main control device 40 moves to the standard game game process (processing S250). On the other hand, if the fixed display time of the ordinary map has elapsed and the determination is affirmative (processing S206: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the fixed displaying end processing (processing S207).

In process S207, the main control device 40 sets the display end of the regular symbol that is currently being displayed on the regular symbol display device 285. Further, the main control device 40 transmits a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the production regarding the general pattern on the production pattern display device 47. After processing S207, the main control device 40 moves to processing S208 shown in FIG. 19.

As shown in FIG. 19, in process S208, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the result of the determination of the common symbol is a win. Then, if the result of the judgment of the common figure is a win and it is affirmative (processing S208: Yes), the main control device 40 performs a process for starting a winning game (a common figure game). Specifically, the main control device 40 performs a process (process S209) for starting the operation of the general electric accessory 22. In addition, the main control device 40 transmits a winning game start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to instruct the start of a winning game production (processing S210), and starts timing the starting interval time of the winning game. After the process S210, the main control device 40 moves to the standard game process (process S250, see FIG. 18).

On the other hand, in process S208, if the result of the judgment of the common figure is a failure, and if the judgment is negative (process S208: No), the main control device 40 skips the process S209 and the process S210, and the normal figure game process ( The process moves to process S250).

Returning to FIG. 18, the description of the normal pattern validity determination process (processing S200) will be continued. In process S205, if the general map is not being confirmed and displayed and the determination is negative (processing S205: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not there is a pending memory of the general map (process S211).

As a result, if there is no pending memory of a common figure and the determination is negative (processing S211: No), the main control device 40 moves to a common figure game process (processing S250). On the other hand, if there is a pending memory for general drawings and the determination is affirmative (processing S211: Yes), the main controller 40 performs a shift process for the holding memory for general drawings (processing S212), and among the holding memories for general drawings, Judgment is made based on the oldest retained memory. Further, in accordance with this process S212, the main control device 40 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved storage numbers of general drawings. After processing S212, the process moves to processing S213 shown in FIG. 20.

As shown in FIG. 20, in process S213, the main control device 40 performs a propriety judgment based on a propriety judgment table (normal table) used in a normal figure and a random number for winning determination. As a result, the result of the judgment is a hit, and if the judgment is affirmative in process 214 (process S214: Yes), the main control device 40 determines the winning symbol of the common symbol based on the random number for determining the winning symbol. Along with (processing S215), a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (processing S216). After that, the main control device 40 executes a winning setting process (processing S217) that sets the start interval time and end interval time of the winning game.

On the other hand, if the result of the win/fail determination is a loss, and in the process 214 a negative determination is made, process S214: No), the main control device 40 determines a loss symbol based on the random number for determining a winning symbol (process S218), and , a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (processing S219).

In addition, in process S216 and process S219, the main control device 40 determines the fluctuation pattern so that the fluctuation time of the general figure is shorter than in the normal state if the gaming state is a fixed variable state, a general power support state, etc. . For example, the main controller 40 selects a variation pattern in which the variation time is 10 seconds in a normal state, and selects a variation pattern in which the variation time is 10 seconds when the gaming state is a variable probability state or a general power support state. Select a variation pattern of .5 seconds.

After the process S217 or the process S219, the main control device 40 transmits the reservation storage information including information indicating the decrease in the general figure reservation storage to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S220). Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the suspension storage information transmits the suspension storage information to the production symbol control device 43, and updates the display content of the regular symbol suspension display (not shown) on the production symbol display device 47.

After processing S220, the main control device 40 transmits a common pattern fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 (processing S221). Processing S221 is a pre-process for performing a performance corresponding to a normal pattern on the effect pattern display device 47 in conjunction with the variable display of the normal pattern on the normal pattern display device 285. Specifically, the main control device 40 sends the sub-integrated control device 42 a symbol variation start command that includes the result of the judgment of validity, a variation pattern of the common symbol, etc., or a symbol variation start command in process S215 or process S218. A production designation command is sent to specify a production according to the determined winning or losing symbol. After the process S221, the main control device 40 executes the standard game process (process S250, FIG. 18).

Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 21, the normal pattern game process (processing S250) executed in the normal pattern correctness determination process (processing S200) will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the general electric accessory 22 is being opened (processing S251) as the first process executed in the general figure game process (processing S250). Then, if the general utility accessory 22 is open and the determination is affirmative (processing S251: Yes), the main control device 40 moves to processing S252 shown in FIG. 22.

As shown in FIG. 22, in process S252, the main control device 40 determines whether four game balls have entered the common electric accessory 22 based on the detection signal of the second special figure starting port switch 504. Then, if the number of game balls that have entered the general electric accessory 22 has not reached four and the judgment is negative (processing S252: No), the main control device 40 releases the general electric accessory 22. It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since then (processing S253). Then, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the general electric accessory 22 was released and the determination is negative (processing S253: No), the main control device 40 directly performs the general electric figure game processing (processing S250, FIG. 21 (see FIG. 17) and returns to the validity determination process (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, if the number of game balls that have entered the general electric utility object 22 reaches four and the determination is affirmative in step S252 (processing S252: Yes), or for a predetermined period of time after the general electric accessory object 22 is released. has passed, and if the determination is affirmative in step S252 (step S253: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electric accessory solenoid 512 to close the general electric accessory 22 (processing S254). Subsequently, the main controller 40 executes an end interval process (process S255) to start measuring the end interval time. After the process S255, the main control device 40 ends the common figure game process (process S250) and returns.

Returning to FIG. 21, the description of the common figure game process (process S250) will be continued. If the determination in step S251 is negative (step S251: No), the main control device 40 determines whether the end interval is in progress (step S256). As a result, if the end interval is in progress and the determination is affirmative (process S256: Yes), the main controller 40 then determines whether the end interval time has elapsed (process S257).

As a result, if the determination is affirmative in process S257 (processing S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the winning game in process S258, and subtracts the winning game ending command in process S259. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 42. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the winning game end command ends the winning game performance. After the process S259, the main control device 40 ends the common figure game process (process S250, see FIG. 21), and returns to the validity determination process (see FIG. 17). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not elapsed and the determination is negative (processing S257: No), the main control device 40 directly ends the common figure game process (processing S250) and returns to the validity determination process.

If the determination in step S256 is negative (step S256: No), the main control device 40 determines whether the start interval time has elapsed (step S260). As a result, if the start interval time has elapsed and the determination is affirmative (processing S260: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electric accessory solenoid 512 to activate the general electric accessory 22 in processing S261. Open. On the other hand, in process S260, if the determination is negative (process S260: No), the main control device 40 directly ends the common figure game process (process S250) and returns to the validity determination process.

(8-2. Special figure validity judgment process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 to 35, the "special symbol validity determination process" (process S300) executed in the validity determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) will be described. The special symbol validity determination process (processing S300) includes the "first special symbol validity determination process" shown in FIGS. 23 to 24, the "second special symbol validity determination process" shown in FIGS. 25 to 29, and the "second special symbol validity determination process" shown in FIGS. 30 to 33. The "jackpot game process" shown in FIG. 34 and the "small win game process" shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 are sequentially executed.

In the "special pattern validity judgment process" (processing S300), in the "first special pattern validity judgment process" and "second special pattern validity judgment process", the validity judgment of the first special pattern and the validity judgment of the second special pattern are carried out separately. is executed.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the "first special symbol success/failure determination process", first, in process S301, it is confirmed whether the special electric accessory is not activated, and it is determined whether or not a jackpot game or a small win game is being played. If the determination is negative (processing S301: No), this process is ended and the process returns to the special symbol validity determination process.

If the determination is affirmative (processing S301: Yes), it is determined in processing S302 whether or not the first special symbol is in a state of fluctuation stop. If the determination is affirmative (processing S302: Yes), it is determined in processing S303 whether or not the confirmed symbol of the first special symbol is not displayed.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S303 (process S303: Yes), it is determined in process S304 whether or not there is a pending memory of the first special symbol. If the determination is negative (processing S304: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (processing S304: Yes), the number of pending memories of the first special symbol is subtracted in processing S305, and a shifting process of the pending memory is performed. Through this shift processing, the oldest pending memory among the pending memories of the first special symbol becomes the object of the validity determination.

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

If the determination is affirmative in the process S310 (S310: Yes), in the process S311, the table for determining the validity at the time of probability change and the random number for jackpot determination in the reserved memory of the first special symbol to be determined as the target of the determination are compared. Make a judgment. If the determination is negative in the process S310 (S310: No), in the process S312, the table for determining the low probability of success or failure is compared with the random number for jackpot determination in the reserved memory of the first special symbol that is the target of the determination of the success or failure. Make a judgment.

Subsequently, in process S313, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is changing in jackpot. If it is an affirmative determination (processing S313: Yes), the validity determination of the first special symbol is forcibly determined to be a failure, and the process moves to processing S320. If the determination is negative (Processing S313: No), in Processing S314, it is determined whether or not the validity determination in Processing S311 or Processing S312 is a jackpot. If the determination is negative (processing S314: No), the determination of the validity of the first special symbol is determined to be a failure, and the process moves to processing S320.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S314 (process S314: Yes), in the process S315, a jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for jackpot symbol determination stored in the reserved memory of the first special symbol that is the target of the validity determination. As a result, any one of the "jackpot symbol A" to "jackpot symbol D" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

Next, in process S316, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is selected from the selected fluctuation table (see FIG. 10) based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the reserved memory of the first special symbol that is the target of the above-mentioned validity determination. A variation pattern such as a variation time is determined. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the variable table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the gaming state at the time of the success/failure determination, and the like. Then, a fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the variation pattern is determined from either the "first variation table 00" or the "first variation table 01" (see FIG. 10).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, a jackpot setting process is performed in process S317. In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as implementing the 15R jackpot game, the transition to the probability variable state or the transition to the general power support state after the jackpot game ends, and the number of times these continue. , the time for the jackpot start performance, the time for the jackpot end performance, etc. of the jackpot game to be executed on the performance symbol display device 47 are set.

Next, in process S318, a process is performed in which information on the pending storage of the first special symbol after the validity determination (for example, information indicating a decrease in the pending storage after execution of the validity determination) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Furthermore, in process S319, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 281 is performed, and a symbol variation start command and a symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. Incidentally, the fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol, the determination result of the validity determination of the first special symbol, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command may be sent to instruct the end of the variable time. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance in the fluctuation pattern, it is not essential.

If the process S313 is affirmative (process S313: Yes) or the process S314 is negative (process S314: No), the first special symbol is a loss determination, so the process S320 determines the losing symbol, and the process S321 In this step, the fluctuation pattern of the losing symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in the reserved memory of the first special symbol that is the target of the validity determination. Furthermore, a loss setting process is performed in process S322. Thereafter, the process S318 and the process S319 are performed as in the case of jackpot determination. Then return.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25, in the "second special figure propriety determination process", first, in process S331, it is confirmed whether the special electric accessory is not activated and whether or not a jackpot game or a small win game is being played. judge. If the determination is negative (processing S331: No), this processing is ended and the process returns to the special map validity determination processing.

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

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S333 (process S333: Yes), it is determined in process S334 whether or not there is a pending memory for the second special symbol. If the determination is negative (processing S334: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (processing S334: Yes), in processing S335, the number of pending memories of the second special symbol is subtracted, and a shifting process of the pending storage is performed. Through this shift processing, the oldest pending memory among the pending memories of the second special symbol becomes the object of the validity determination.

Subsequently, in process S340 shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether the current gaming state is a special symbol probability variable state. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S340: Yes), a determination is made in Processing S341 by comparing the table for determination of validity at the time of probability change and the random number for jackpot determination of the second special symbol to be determined. If the determination is negative (Processing S340: No), a determination is made in Processing S342 by comparing the low-probability validity determination table with the random number for jackpot determination of the second special symbol that is the subject of the validity determination.

Subsequently, in process S343, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is changing in jackpot. If the determination is affirmative (processing S343: Yes), the determination of the validity of the second special symbol is forcibly determined to be a failure, and the process moves to processing S355. If it is a negative determination (processing S343: No), it is determined in processing S344 whether or not the validity determination in the processing S341 or the processing S342 is a jackpot.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S344 (process S344: Yes), a jackpot symbol is determined in a process S345 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol that is the target of the validity determination. As a result, any one of the "jackpot symbol A" to "jackpot symbol D" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

Subsequently, in process S346, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure that is the subject of the judgment, the fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the second special figure, etc. is determined from the selected variation table (see FIG. 10). A variation pattern is determined. In this case as well, as in the process S316, the variable table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the gaming state at the time of the success/failure determination, and the like. Then, a fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. As a result, a variation pattern is determined from any one of the "second variation table 00" to "second variation table 02" (see FIG. 10).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, jackpot setting processing is performed in step S347. In this process, the contents of the jackpot game, such as implementing the 15R jackpot game, are set based on the determined jackpot symbol. In addition, the transition to the variable probability state and the transition to the general power support state after the end of the jackpot game, the number of times these continue, the setting of the time of the jackpot start performance of the jackpot game performed on the performance symbol display device 47, and the setting of the jackpot end performance. Settings such as time are made.

Next, in process S348, a process is performed in which information on the pending storage after the judgment of the second special symbol (for example, information indicating a decrease in the holding storage after the judgment is made) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

In the subsequent process S349, the symbol variation start control of the second special symbol display device 283 is performed, and a symbol variation start command and a symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. Incidentally, the fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol, the determination result of the validity determination of the second special symbol, and the like. Furthermore, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command may be sent to instruct the end of the variable time. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance in the fluctuation pattern, it is not essential.

If a negative determination is made in the process S344 (process S344: No), it is determined in a process S350 whether or not the validity determination in the process S341 or the process S342 is a small hit. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S350: Yes), in Processing S351, a small winning symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the small winning symbol of the second special symbol that is the subject of the above-mentioned validity determination.

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

Subsequently, a small hit setting process is performed in process S353. In this process, based on the determined small winning symbol, the content of the small winning game, the setting of the time of the small winning start performance of the small winning game executed on the performance symbol display device 47, the time of the small winning ending performance, etc. Settings are made. Thereafter, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and the process returns.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S343 (process S343: Yes) or the negative determination is made in the process S350 (process S350: No), the second special symbol is determined to be a loss, so the loss pattern of the second special symbol is determined in the process S355. is determined, and in step S356, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of losing symbols is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol that is the target of the above-mentioned validity determination. Next, in step S357, a loss setting process is performed. Thereafter, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and then the process returns.

If the judgment is negative in the process S302 (FIG. 23) or the process S332 (FIG. 25) (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the symbol variation time has elapsed (processing S360). If the determination is affirmative (processing S360: Yes), in processing S361, control is performed to end the variable display of the first special figure display device 281 and display the first special figure definitively, or to control the variation of the second special figure display device 283. Control is performed to end the display and finalize the display of the second special figure. Furthermore, a command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect pattern control device 43 to cause the final display of the pseudo effect pattern corresponding to the special pattern. Incidentally, since the fluctuation time is specified in the fluctuation start command, a configuration may be adopted in which the symbol confirmation command is not transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to equally display effects while suppressing the number of commands.

Subsequently, in process S362, it is determined whether the special symbol confirmed and displayed in the process S361 is a small winning symbol. If the determination is affirmative (processing S362: Yes), the interruption flag is set to "1" in processing S363. Thereafter, the process shifts to "jackpot game processing".

If the determination is negative in the process S362 (process S362: No), it is determined in the process S364 whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot symbol. If the determination is negative (processing S364: No), the process moves to "jackpot game processing".
If the determination is affirmative (processing S364: Yes), the stop flag is set to "1" in processing S365. Thereafter, the process shifts to "jackpot game processing".

If the determination in step S360 is negative (step S360: No), it is determined in step S366 whether the interruption flag is set to "1". If the determination is affirmative (processing S366: Yes), special symbol fluctuation interruption processing is performed in processing S367. Thereafter, the process shifts to jackpot game processing.

The above-mentioned special pattern fluctuation interruption processing is performed because one of the first special pattern or the second special pattern (second special pattern) has been confirmed and displayed as a small hit pattern, so the other special pattern (first special pattern) that is changing is This is a process to interrupt the fluctuation of special figures). Furthermore, this process is a process of stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special figure, and when the small winning game based on the confirmed display of one special figure is finished, the fluctuation of the other special figure is resumed.

If the determination in step S366 is negative (step S366: No), it is determined in step S368 whether the stop flag is set to "1". If the determination is negative (processing S368: No), the process moves to "jackpot game processing". If it is an affirmative determination (processing S368: Yes), special symbol fluctuation stop processing is performed in processing S369, and then the process moves to the "jackpot game processing".

The above-mentioned special pattern fluctuation stop processing is a process in which one of the first special pattern or the second special pattern is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot pattern, so the fluctuation of the other special pattern that is currently changing is stopped with a losing pattern. be.

If a negative determination is made in the process S303 or the process S333 (process S303 or process S333: No), as shown in FIG. 28, the confirmed symbol display time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has passed in the process S370 Determine whether or not. If the determination is negative (processing S370: No), the process moves to "jackpot game processing".

On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (processing S370: Yes), in processing S371, the first special pattern display device 281 displays the finalized symbol of the first special symbol, or the second special symbol display device 283 displays the finalized symbol of the second special symbol. , and sends a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the confirmed display of the pseudo effect pattern corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

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

In process S375, it is determined whether the power support flag indicating the general power support state is "1". If the determination is negative (processing S375: No), the process moves to processing S377. If the determination is affirmative (processing S375: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in processing S376.

The electricity support flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is in the general electricity support state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), it is set to the general electricity support state. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is set to a non-normal power support state.

Through these processes, the game state regarding the probability change state and the general power support state during the jackpot game is reset to the normal state.

Next, in step S377, the condition device is started to operate. In addition, the condition device is activated when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be a jackpot and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the condition for starting the jackpot game is established. This equipment is necessary for the operation of continuous operating equipment.

In the subsequent process S378, the accessory continuous actuation device is actuated. Furthermore, the special electric accessory is activated in accordance with the operation of the accessory continuous actuation device. This makes it possible to start the jackpot game, and in the subsequent process S379, jackpot game start processing is performed.

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

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

For example, in this embodiment, the number of times the power supply support state ends is 30 times, and the process of counting the number of fluctuations is performed from the number "0" to each time of fluctuation other than the jackpot of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is desirable to perform a process of adding "1". The process of counting the number of fluctuations is not limited to this, and the process of counting the number of fluctuations may include subtracting "1" from the ending number of "30" times for each fluctuation other than the jackpot of the first and second special symbols. .

Next, in process S382, it is determined whether the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached the end frequency (30 times) at which the general electricity support state ends. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in step S381 is "30" (in a configuration in which subtraction is performed, it is determined whether or not it is "0"). If the determination is negative (processing S382: No), the process moves to processing S384. If the determination is affirmative (processing S382: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in processing S383. As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the non-normal power support state.

In addition, to determine whether or not to continue the general power support state, subtract the dedicated power support counter that counts the duration of the general power support state, and after the subtraction, the power support counter (support continuation number) is "0". ” may be determined.

Subsequently, in process S384, after the special symbol determination time (600 ms), the sub-integrated control device 42 sends a status designation command indicating the status such as whether the current gaming status is a variable probability status or a general power support status. Send to.

The timing at which the state designation command is sent from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 is after the special symbol confirmation time, but the state designation command is also sent at the start of special symbol fluctuation and when the power is restored. It may be configured.

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

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

If the judgment is negative in the processing S401 (processing S401: No), it is judged in processing S402 whether or not the interval of the jackpot game is in progress, and if the judgment is negative (processing S402: No), the jackpot end effect is in progress in the processing S403. Determine whether or not. If the determination is negative (Processing S403: No), it is determined in Processing S404 whether or not the jackpot start performance time has elapsed. If the determination is negative (processing S404: No), the process returns to the special map validity determination process. If it is an affirmative determination (processing S404: Yes), control is performed to open the first big winning opening 25 in the first round in the first big winning opening opening process of processing S405. Further, in process S405, a command to start a jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S401 (process S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not there are 10 prizes in the first big prize opening 25 (regular number of prizes) (process S410) , or it is determined whether the opening time of the first grand prize opening 25 has ended (processing S411), and if either of the judgments is affirmative (processing S410 or processing S411: Yes), the first grand prize is won in processing S412. The mouth 25 is closed, and in the subsequent process S413, a process for starting a jackpot interval is executed. After that, the process returns (see FIG. 30). Note that if both the processing S410 and the processing S411 are negative (processing S410: No, processing S411: No), the process returns.

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

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

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S403 (FIG. 30) (process S403: Yes), as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined in process S430 whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. If the determination is negative (processing S430: No), the process returns (see FIG. 30). If the determination is affirmative (processing S430: Yes), a process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in process S431 is executed, and then a process of stopping the operation of the condition device and the special electric accessory in process S432 is executed. Execute.

Subsequently, in step S433, it is determined whether or not the probability variable state is set after the end of the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol. If the determination is negative (processing S433: No), the process moves to processing S436. If the determination is affirmative (processing S433: Yes), in processing S434, the number of probability variations to continue the probability variation state is set. In this case, since the variable probability state continues until the next jackpot, the number of variable probability is set to 10,000, for example. Next, in step S435, the probability change flag is set to "1". As a result, a variable probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, in step S436, it is determined whether or not it is set to enter the general power support state after the end of the jackpot game depending on the jackpot symbol. If the determination is negative (processing S436: No), the process moves to processing S439. If the determination is affirmative (process S436: Yes), the number of times the support continuation is continued in the general power support state in process S437 is set to the number of times set in the process S317 or the process S347. Next, in step S438, the power support flag is set to "1". As a result, the general power support state is provided after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, in step S439, it is determined whether the value of the stop flag is "1". If the determination is negative (processing S439: No), the process moves to processing S441. If the determination is affirmative (process S439: Yes), the stop flag is reset to "0" in process S440.

In the subsequent process S441, a process of sending a jackpot end command is executed, and in this process, the jackpot end command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. Further, in step S442, a state designation command such as a variable probability state or a general power support state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. After that, the process returns (see FIG. 30).

If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation in the process S400 (FIG. 30) (process S400: No), the process moves to the "small winning game process". As shown in FIG. 34, in the "small winning game process", first, in process S450, it is determined whether the special electric accessory is in operation. If the determination is negative (processing S450: No), the process is ended and the process returns to the special map validity determination process. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S450: Yes), it is determined in Processing S451 whether or not a small hit start effect is in progress.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S451 (process S451: Yes), it is determined in process S452 whether or not the small hit start performance time has elapsed. If the determination is negative (processing S452: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (processing S452: Yes), the second grand prize opening 26 is opened in a predetermined opening manner in processing S453. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S451 (process S451: No), it is determined in process S454 whether or not the second grand prize opening 26 is open. If the determination is affirmative (processing S454: Yes), it is determined whether or not there are 10 prizes in the second grand prize opening 26 (regular number of prizes won) (processing S455), or the opening time of the second major prize opening 26 is determined. It is determined whether or not it has ended (process S456), and if either is affirmative (process S455 or process S456: Yes), the second big prize opening 26 is closed in process S457. Then return. Note that if the determination is negative in either case (processing S455 or processing S456: No), the process returns.

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

Next, in step S461, it is determined whether the interruption flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S461: Yes), the interruption flag is reset to "0" in process S462. As a result, the first special symbol, which had stopped fluctuating, resumes fluctuating.

On the other hand, if the determination is negative in the process S461 (process S461: No), a small hit end command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 in process S463. Thereafter, in step S464, a status designation command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the process returns. This ends the small winning game.

(9. Jackpot and right-handed notification performance)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37, the game progress and right hit notification performance regarding the occurrence of a jackpot in the pachinko machine 1 will be explained.

(9-1. Jackpot occurrence)
After the start of the game, in the normal state (low probability and non-power supply support state) in which the pachinko machine 1 is aiming for the first hit, the pachinko machine 1 mainly performs a left-handed game in which the game ball is fired into the left game area 20L, and the first characteristic is Aim for the ball to enter the starting port 23 in the figure.

Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that in a low probability and non-general power support state, the variation time of the first special symbol accompanying the determination of the validity of the first special symbol is selected from the first variation table 00, The average fluctuation time is assumed to be "15 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol (second fluctuation time) accompanying the judgment of the validity of the second special symbol in a low probability and non-general power support state is configured to be selected from the second fluctuation table 02. The average fluctuation time is "180 seconds" (see FIG. 10). In this way, in the low-probability and non-normal power support state, the pachinko machine 1 has an extremely large time difference between the variation time of the first special symbol and the variation time of the second special symbol. We recommend playing left-handed games because you can expect to perform much more correctness judgments if you aim for the special figure.

(9-2. Jackpot game)
As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the pachinko machine 1 starts a jackpot game when a jackpot occurs regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is correct (as shown in FIGS. 37(a) and 37(b)). (See timing [a]). In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is in a low probability and non-normal support state during a jackpot game, regardless of whether the jackpot symbol that causes a jackpot is a variable probability symbol or a regular symbol. During the jackpot game, it is recommended to play a right-handed game in which the game ball is fired into the right game area 20R and aim for the ball to enter the first jackpot 25 (see FIGS. 37(a) and 37(b)). (See timing [a]). During jackpot games, right-handed games are recommended for the following reasons. That is, although it is possible to enter the first jackpot 25 in a left-handed game, the game performance of the second special symbol is advantageous because the state shifts to the normal power support state after the jackpot game ends. For this reason, during the jackpot game, the ball enters the first jackpot 25 by playing the right-handed game, and the reserved memory of the second special drawing is accumulated, thereby increasing the fluctuation of the second special drawing after the jackpot game ends.

Further, when a jackpot game is started and a right-handed game is recommended, the pachinko machine 1 performs a right-handed notification performance on the performance pattern display device 47 to encourage the player to play a right-handed game (FIG. 37(a)). (See b) timing [c]). In this case, the right-handed game notification performance is usually a first right-handed game notification performance that notifies the player of the right-handed game in a prominent display manner.

Then, the right-hitting notification performance is, for example, during a jackpot game end performance that is performed when all round games are finished and the big prize opening 25 is closed at the end of the jackpot game, even if the game ball is fired. Since there is no hope of winning the prize ball and the player's profit is low, the right-handed hitting notification effect will continue, but the second right-handed hitting notification effect, which is less conspicuous and less appealing than the first right-handed hitting notification effect, will be used to suppress the firing. (See timing [Sa] in FIGS. 37(a) and 37(b)).

(9-3. After the end of a jackpot game caused by a variable pattern)
Next, the game progress after the end of the jackpot game will be explained. Regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is correct or not, the pachinko machine 1, after the end of a jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by a variable probability symbol (see timing [d] in FIG. 37(a)), The gaming state shifts to a variable probability state where the probability of winning the first special symbol and the second special symbol becomes high (see timing [e] in FIG. 37(a)).

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, after the jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by a variable probability symbol, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (total number of times of both) is a predetermined number of times. The general power support state is applied until a certain number of times reaches 10,000 times (see timing [f] in FIG. 37(a)).

In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to continue the right-handed game in the variable probability and normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, in the power supply support state, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the fluctuation time of the first special symbol accompanying the judgment of validity of the first special symbol is selected from the first fluctuation table 00, and the average fluctuation time is selected from the first fluctuation table 00. is assumed to be "15 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the determination of the validity of the second special symbol in the general electricity support state is selected from the second fluctuation table 00, and the average fluctuation time is "6 seconds". (See Figure 10).

In this way, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is shorter than that of the first special symbol, and the ball enters the second special symbol starting port 24 easily due to the power supply support function. The frequency with which the validity judgment regarding the second special figure is performed becomes higher than that of the first special figure. As a result, the right-handed game will continue to be recommended with the aim of hitting the ball into the second special figure starting hole 24.

Then, the pachinko machine 1 continues to perform the right-handed game notification performance as it continues to recommend the right-handed game. In this case, after the end of the jackpot game, the performance is continued by returning from the second right-handed notification performance to the first right-handed notification performance.

The pachinko machine 1 basically performs the first right-hitting notification performance in the variable probability and normal power support state. Then, when the second special symbol's pending memory is full, the player's profit is low even if he fires the game ball because the pending memory does not increase any further, so the right-handed hit notification effect is continued. , the first right-handed hitting notification performance is switched to the second right-handed hitting notification performance (see timing [Sb] in FIG. 37(a)). Incidentally, when the number of pending memories of the second special symbol decreases, the right-hand hitting notification performance returns from the second right-hitting notification performance to the first right-hitting notification performance.

In addition, in the right-hand notification performance, even if the second special figure's hold memory is full, there is a hold that will be a jackpot in the hold memory due to the look-ahead judgment, and the second special figure start gate when the hold memory is full. When performing a look-ahead effect that indicates that there is a hold that will result in a jackpot depending on the ball entering the ball into the 24th ball, a third right-handed hitting notification effect that encourages right-handed playing is provided in a display format different from the first right-handed hitting notification effect. (See timing [T] in FIG. 37(a)). The third right-handed notification performance is more conspicuous and more appealing than the second right-handed notification performance.

(9-4. After the end of the jackpot game caused by the normal symbol)
Next, the game progress after the end of the jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by the normal symbol will be explained. The pachinko machine 1 does not shift to a variable probability state at the end of a jackpot game caused by a normal symbol, but enters a low probability state. In addition, the normal power support state is maintained until the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number (30 times). In this case as well, the pachinko machine 1 continues to recommend the right-handed game in the same way as in the probability change and normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game. Then, following the continuation of the recommendation for the right-handed game, the implementation of the right-handed game notification performance is continued. In this case, the performance is continued by returning from the second right hit notification performance at the end of the jackpot game to the first right hit notification performance.

The pachinko machine 1 performs the second right-hitting notification performance when the second special symbol hold memory is full even in the right-handed hitting notification performance with low probability and normal power support state (timing of FIG. 37(b) [Sb 〕reference). Furthermore, when performing a look-ahead performance in response to the ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 when the hold memory is full, a third right-hit notification performance is performed (see timing [T] in FIG. 37(b)). ).

In the pachinko machine 1, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 30 in the low probability and general support state after the end of the jackpot game where the jackpot symbol is caused by the normal symbol, the regular symbol support ends (Fig. 37 ( (See timing [g] in b)).

Furthermore, when the power supply support state ends, the pachinko machine 1 recommends a left-handed game in which the game ball is launched into the left game area 20L and aims to enter the first special figure starting port 23 (FIG. 37(b) ) timing [see ]). Then, the pachinko machine 1 ends the right-handed hit notification effect (see timing [k] in FIG. 37(b)).

(10. Right-handed notification performance)
Next, details of the right-handed hitting notification effect will be explained with reference to FIGS. 38 to 45. In addition, the right-handed notification performance of this embodiment is carried out in series with the performance of the jackpot game, the variation of the pseudo performance symbol carried out on the performance symbol display device 47 due to the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, etc. This is a display performance. The present invention is not limited to this, and the right-handed hitting notification performance may include a display performance as well as an audio performance that notifies the right-handed hitting by audio.

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

As shown in FIG. 38, in the "right-handed hitting notification process", first in step S501, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is "1" with reference to a command from the main controller 40. do. If the determination is negative (processing S501: No), in processing S502, it is determined whether or not the electricity support flag indicating the general electricity support state is "1" with reference to the command from the main controller 40. . If the determination is negative (processing S502: No), the process moves to processing S506, which will be described later.

If an affirmative determination is made in processing S501 (processing S501: Yes) or an affirmative determination is made in processing S502 (processing S502: Yes), in processing S503, a command indicating the end of the confirmation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is mainly sent. It is determined whether or not it has been received from the control device 40. For example, the command is transmitted from the process S371 (FIG. 28) of the "second special symbol validity determination process". If the determination is negative (processing S503: No), the process moves to processing S506, which will be described later.

If it is an affirmative determination in process S503 (process S503: Yes), in process S504, it is determined whether the right-handed hitting notification effect flag indicating that the right-handed hitting notification effect termination condition is satisfied is "1". . If the determination is negative (processing S504: No), the process moves to processing S506, which will be described later.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S504 (process S504: Yes), a process to end the right-handed hitting notification effect is performed in a process S505. Through this process, a command to end the right hit notification performance is sent to the performance symbol control device 43, and the right hit notification performance of the performance symbol display device 47 is ended under the control of the performance symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S506, it is determined whether a command to start a jackpot game has been received from the main control device 40. For example, the command is sent from process S405 of the "jackpot game process" (FIG. 30). If the determination is negative (processing S505: No), the process moves to processing S508, which will be described later.

If an affirmative determination is made in process S506 (process S506: Yes), in process S507, a process of starting the first right-handed hitting notification effect in a normal notification mode is executed. In this embodiment, after winning a jackpot, the game always shifts to the general power support state and becomes a right-handed game, so the right-handed hitting notification performance is started with the start of the jackpot game as an opportunity. Through this process, a command to start the right hit notification performance is sent to the performance symbol control device 43, and the right hit notification performance is started on the performance symbol display device 47 under the control of the performance symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S508, it is determined whether a special figure fluctuation start command has been received from the main control device 40. For example, the command is transmitted from the process S349 of the "second special symbol validity determination process" (FIG. 26). If the determination is negative (processing S508: No), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 (see FIG. 39).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S508 (step S508: Yes), in step S510 shown in FIG. 39, it is determined whether or not a right-handed hitting notification effect is being implemented. If the determination is negative (processing S510: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in step S510 (step S510: Yes), it is determined in step S511 whether the probability variation flag is "1". If the determination is negative (processing S511: No), the process moves to processing S520, which will be described later. If the determination is affirmative (processing S511: Yes), in processing S512, "1" is added to the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the probability variation state.

Subsequently, in process S513, it is determined whether the value of the probability change counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol during the execution of the right-handed notification performance is the limit value (10,000 times). That is, in this process, it is determined whether it is the timing to end the variable probability state. If it is a negative determination (Processing S513: No), it is determined in Processing S514 whether or not the special symbol variation start command for which the affirmative determination was made in Processing S508 (FIG. 38) is a jackpot. If the determination is negative (processing S514: No), the process returns.

If it is an affirmative determination in processing S513 (processing S513: Yes) or an affirmative determination in processing S514 (processing S514: Yes), "1" is set in the right-handed hitting notification end flag in processing S515. By setting this right-handed hitting notification end flag to "1," the right-handed hitting notification effect ends (see processing S503 and processing S504).

In process S520, which is followed by a negative determination in process S511 (process S511: No), it is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1". If the determination is negative (processing S520: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (processing S520: Yes), in processing S521, "1" is added to the value of the electricity support counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the general electricity support state.

Subsequently, in process S522, it is determined whether the value of the electric support counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol during the execution of the right-handed notification performance is the limit value (30 times). That is, in this process, it is determined whether it is the timing to end the general power support state. If it is a negative determination (Processing S522: No), it is determined in Processing S523 whether or not the special symbol variation start command which was determined to be positive in Processing S508 (FIG. 38) is a jackpot. If the determination is negative (processing S523: No), the process returns.

If it is an affirmative determination in processing S522 (processing S522: Yes) or an affirmative determination in processing S523 (processing S523: Yes), "1" is set in the right-handed hitting notification end flag in processing S523. By setting this right-handed hitting notification end flag to "1," the right-handed hitting notification effect ends (see processing S503 and processing S504).

(10-2. Right-handed hit notification development processing A)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41, when the player's profit from the right-handed game is low, such as at the end interval of the jackpot game during the right-handed game notification performance or when the hold memory of the second special symbol is full, ``Right-handed hit notification development process A'' and ``Right-handed hit notification development process B'' that develop the second right-handed hit notification effect will be explained. “Right-handed player notification expansion process A” and “Right-handed player notification expansion process B” are program processes executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 40, in the "right-handed hitting notification development process A", first, in process S550, it is determined whether or not a right-handed hitting notification presentation is being performed. If the determination is negative (processing S550: No), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the determination is affirmative (processing S550: Yes), it is determined in processing S551 whether or not a jackpot game is in progress. If the determination is negative (processing S551: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S551: Yes), it is determined in Processing S552 whether or not the jackpot game is being completed.

If the determination in step S552 is negative (step S552: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (processing S552: Yes), in processing S553, a process of switching the right-handed hitting notification performance to the second right-handed hitting notification performance is executed. Through this process, a command to start the right hit notification performance is sent to the performance symbol control device 43, and the second right hit notification performance is started on the performance symbol display device 47 under the control of the performance symbol control device 43.

(10-3. Right-handed hit notification development processing B)
As shown in FIG. 41, in the "right-handed hitting notification development process B", first, in process S560, it is determined whether or not a right-handed hitting notification presentation is being performed. If the determination is negative (processing S560: No), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the determination is affirmative (process S560: Yes), it is determined in process S561 whether or not a jackpot game is in progress. If the determination is negative (processing S561: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (processing S561: Yes), it is determined in processing S562 whether or not the second special symbol holding memory is full.

If the determination in step S562 is negative (step S562: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S562: Yes), it is determined in Processing S563 whether or not to perform a pre-reading performance of the second special symbol in response to the ball entering the second special symbol starting port 24. If the determination is negative (processing S563: No), in processing S564, a process of switching the right-handed hitting notification performance to the second right-handed hitting notification performance is executed. Through this process, a command to start the right hit notification performance is sent to the performance symbol control device 43, and the second right hit notification performance is started on the performance symbol display device 47 under the control of the performance symbol control device 43.

If an affirmative determination is made in process S563 (process S563: Yes), in process S565, a process of switching the right-handed hitting notification performance to the third right-handed hitting notification performance is executed. Through this process, a command to start the right hit notification performance is sent to the performance symbol control device 43, and the third right hit notification performance is started on the performance symbol display device 47 under the control of the performance symbol control device 43.

(10-4. Display mode of production)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 42 to 45, the display mode of the right hit notification performance performed on the performance symbol display device 47 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the symbol variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in accordance with the judgment of validity, the performance symbol display device 47 displays the pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Fluctuations begin. As shown in FIG. 42(a), on the display screen of the production pattern display device 47, there is a large pseudo-sized pattern in the lower half, consisting of three numerical patterns, etc. corresponding to the fluctuations of the first special pattern or the second special pattern. The effect pattern 700 is displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the upper right side of the display screen, a character image 710 of "Kuma no Tatsukichi", who is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed. At the lower left side of the display screen, a first pending storage display image 721 indicating the existence of pending storage for the first special symbol is displayed. In the illustrated example, a black circle indicates the existence of a reserved memory for the first special symbol. Further, a second pending storage display image 722 indicating the existence of pending storage for the second special symbol is displayed on the lower right side of the display screen.

If the result of the judgment of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a jackpot, as shown in FIG. A jackpot pseudo effect pattern 701 consisting of three identical patterns corresponding to the jackpot pattern of the figure or the second special figure is displayed as confirmed. Further, as the character image 710, “Tatsukichi the bear” with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure is a small hit, as shown in FIG. A small hit pseudo effect pattern 702 consisting of three same small winning patterns corresponding to the small winning pattern of the special pattern or the second special pattern is displayed as confirmed. Furthermore, a smiling "Tatsukichi the bear" is displayed as the character image 710.

Next, an example of a right-handed hitting notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. 43. The effect display example shown in FIG. 43(a) shows a display example when a jackpot game is started. When the jackpot game is started, a jackpot game start image 731 indicating that the jackpot game is started is displayed on the display screen of the performance symbol display device 47 at the center of the screen. Furthermore, a fist-pumping fighter is displayed as a second character image 711 at the bottom of the jackpot game start image 731. Then, as a right-handed hitting notification effect, a first right-handed hitting notification image 741 that encourages right-handed hitting is displayed conspicuously at a position toward the right at the top of the screen in a normal notification mode.

The effect display example shown in FIG. 43(b) shows a display example in a state where the round game has progressed while the jackpot game is continuing. During the continuation of the jackpot game, a first right-hitting notification image 741 is displayed on the upper right side of the display screen of the performance symbol display device 47 in a normal notification mode to encourage the player to hit right. Also, directly below the first right-handed hitting notification image 741, a round display image 732 indicating the current number of round games is displayed. In the illustrated example, the round display image 732 indicates that it is the seventh round, and increases as the rounds progress.

The performance display example shown in FIG. 43(c) shows a display example of the end interval of the jackpot game (jackpot game end performance) after the end of the final round. When the final round ends, a jackpot game end image 733 is displayed at the center of the screen on the display screen of the performance symbol display device 47, indicating that the jackpot game has ended, and prompts the player to win the next jackpot. Encourage them to aim. In this case, since the big prize opening 25 is closed due to the end of the final round, the right-handed game is fired at a position near the right of the top of the display screen of the performance symbol display device 47 as a right-handed notification performance, although the right-handed game continues. A second right-handed hitting notification image 742 is displayed that urges the user to suppress the hit.

In this way, during the end interval of the jackpot game, the big winning opening 25 is closed and no prize ball is acquired, and the second special symbol reservation memory is full due to the right-handed game during the jackpot game. The player refrains from firing in accordance with the second right-handed hitting notification image 742 (second right-handed hitting notification effect). In addition, from the viewpoint that the big prize opening 25 is closed and no prize ball is acquired, the second right-hand hit notification performance is also carried out at the start interval of the jackpot game and the interval between rounds of each round during the jackpot game. Good too.

Next, with reference to FIG. 44, an example of the right hit notification performance in the general power support state after the end of the jackpot game will be described. The effect display example shown in FIG. 44(a) shows a display example when the power supply support state is started regardless of whether it is a probability change or a non-probability change immediately after the end of the jackpot game. When the general power support state starts, the display screen of the effect pattern display device 47 displays a first right-handed hitting notification image 741 that urges right-handed hitting in a normal notification mode in a conspicuous manner at the top right of the screen. be done. Further, directly below the first right-hand hit notification image 741, an electricity support start image 751 is displayed in which the general electricity support state is started and shows the duration of the general electricity support state. Further, on the display screen, a power support count display 761 indicating the continuation state of the general power support state is implemented at a position closer to the right in the middle of the vertical direction. In the electric support count display 761, the fluctuation count of the current special symbol is shown on the left side, and the number of completions is shown on the right side. Since the illustrated example shows the state before the special figure starts to fluctuate, the fluctuation count is "0".

The effect display example shown in FIG. 44(b) shows a display example when the game is progressing after the end of the jackpot game and the general power support state is continuing. While the general power support state continues, a first right-handed hitting notification image 741 is displayed on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 47 in a normal notification mode to encourage a right-handed hitting. Further, directly below that, an electricity support continuation image 752 is displayed, which indicates that the general electricity support state is continuing. In the electricity support count display 761 indicating the continuation of the general electricity support state, the variable count increases as the game progresses. The illustrated example shows that the number of changes in the special figure is 12 times.

The effect display example shown in FIG. 44(c) shows a display example when the general electricity support state is continuing and the second special symbol holding memory is full. In this case, when the second special symbol's reserved memory is full, the player's profit is low even if the game ball is fired because the reserved memory does not increase any further, so although the right-handed hit notification effect is continued, The right-handed hitting notification effect is switched from the first right-handed hitting notification image 741 to the second right-handed hitting notification image 742, and the player is urged to suppress the firing of the game ball. As the game progresses and the hold memory of the second special figure is exhausted and the hold period memory of the second special figure becomes possible, the right hit notification effect is changed from the second right hit notification image 742 to the first right hit notification image. Switch to 741.

The effect display example shown in FIG. 45(a) shows a display example when the general electricity support state is continuing and the pre-read effect of the second special symbol can be performed. In this case, the look-ahead effect indicates that there is a reservation such as a jackpot in the reservation memory of the second special symbol in response to the ball entering the second special symbol starting port 24 when the reservation memory of the second special symbol is full. It's a performance. Therefore, even if the hold memory of the second special symbol is full, as a right-hand hit notification effect, the third right-hand hit notification image 742 is more conspicuous than the second right-hit notification image 742 on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 47, and has higher appeal. A right-handed hit notification image 743 is displayed. Further, the third right-handed player notification image 743 has a high appeal similar to the first right-handed player information image 741, but has a display form that can be distinguished from the first right-handed player information image 741.

Note that the mode of the right-handed notification effect when the second special symbol's reserved memory is full is not limited to the mode in which the right-handed hit notification image 742 is displayed in a small size to make it less conspicuous and less obvious; As shown in FIG. 2, as another special presentation mode of the right-handed hitting notification effect, a right-handed hitting notification image 744 that is less noticeable and less obvious may be created by darkening the background.

After that, as the game progresses and the number of variations in the special symbol reaches the end number and the general power support state ends, it is desirable to indicate this. In this case, as shown in FIG. 45(c), in the upper right position of the display screen of the effect pattern display device 47, the right-handed notification effect is erased to create a blank area, and below that, the power support state is displayed. An electric support end image 753 indicating that the electric support has ended is displayed.

(11. Effects of the first embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, there is a first game area 20L in which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired at a first firing intensity, and a first game area 20L where the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired at a second firing intensity different from the first firing intensity. A second gaming area 20R is provided. It also includes at least a first starting port 23 arranged so that a game ball flowing down the first gaming area 20L can enter, and a normal figure operating port 21 arranged in the second gaming area 20R. Further, at least a normal electric drive is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the game area in which the normal figure operation opening 21 can enter, and is opened according to the result of a lottery resulting from the ball entering the normal figure operation opening 21. It is provided with an accessory 22 and a second starting port 24 in which a game ball can enter or easily enter by opening the normal electric accessory 22. Furthermore, a falling notification effect implementation means (processing S507) is provided for implementing a falling notification effect that urges the game ball to flow down in the first game area 20L or the game ball to flow down in the second game area 20R. And, when implementing the falling notification effect that encourages the game ball to fall in either the first game area 20L or the second game area 20R, the falling notification effect implementing means is configured to provide multiple types of falling effects with different presentation modes when implementing the falling effect effect to encourage the game ball to fall in either the first game area 20L or the second game area 20R. The system is equipped with a notification effect, and is configured to perform a second flow notification effect different from the first flow notification effect when a predetermined condition set in advance is satisfied during the implementation of the first flow notification effect. .

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment uses the numerical data related to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port 23 or the numerical data related to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port 24. a validity determination means (processing S300) that executes a validity determination based on the numerical data related to the second special symbol that has been extracted; It is provided with a pending storage means (processing S112, processing S117) that stores data until the number reaches a certain number and uses the pending storage by executing a validity judgment based on the establishment of an execution condition. The downstream notification performance implementing means is configured to implement a second downstream notification performance different from the first downstream notification performance on a predetermined condition that the number of stored memories reaches a preset value.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the downstream notification performance execution means is provided with a plurality of types of predetermined conditions with different settings, and when the first predetermined condition is satisfied while the first downstream notification performance is being performed, A second downstream notification performance is performed. Then, when the second predetermined condition is satisfied while the first downstream notification performance is being performed or while the first downstream notification performance is being performed, a third downstream notification performance that is different from the first downstream notification performance and the second downstream notification performance is performed. It is configured to perform a downstream notification effect.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first right-hitting notification prompts the game ball to flow down to the right game area 20R during a jackpot game or in a normal power support state that is advantageous for entering the ball into the second special figure starting port 24. Since the performance is carried out, advantageous gameplay can be provided to the player. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 changes the right-handed hit notification performance to the second right-handed hit notification performance, which has lower appeal than the first right-handed notification performance, when the big winning opening 25 closes, such as during the end interval of a jackpot game. The player can suppress the firing of game balls using the second right-handed hit notification performance as an index, and can reduce the firing of useless balls. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 performs the second right hit notification performance when the second special symbol pending memory is full and the pending memory does not increase in the power supply support state, so the player can perform the second right hit notification performance. By suppressing the firing of game balls as an indicator, it is possible to reduce the firing of useless balls.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a look-ahead effect that indicates the expected jackpot of the reserved memory in response to the ball entering the second special symbol starting port 24 when the reserved memory of the second special symbol is full in the power supply support state. When the hold memory of the second special figure is full, the second right hit notification effect reduces the firing of wasted balls, but when the hold memory of the second special figure is full and the second special figure is The second predetermined condition is to perform a pre-reading effect in response to the ball entering the starting port 24, and the third downward movement notification effect, which is more appealing than the second downward movement effect, is implemented, so that the player The player fires the game ball using the third right hit notification performance as an index, and the anticipation performance of the player can be increased by the pre-read performance.

As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 executes the right-handed hitting notification performance, it is possible to implement multiple types of right-handed hitting notification performances with different presentation modes, so the player uses these as indicators to shoot the game ball. It can be continued or stopped, and it is possible to reduce the number of unnecessary balls being fired. Further, since the right-handed hitting notification performance is continued by changing the performance mode without stopping the right-handed hitting notification performance, it is possible to prevent confusion among players as to which game area to aim at.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is configured to perform the second right hit notification performance at the end interval of the jackpot game, but in addition to this, the jackpot game is started but the jackpot 25 is opened. A configuration is conceivable in which the second right-hit notification performance is carried out even at the start interval of the jackpot game up to and at the interval between rounds where the jackpot opening 25 is closed between each round of the jackpot game. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the first big winning hole 25 and the second big winning hole 26 is shortened depending on the game content of the jackpot game or the small winning game, and when it is not possible to expect a ball to enter these holes, It is also possible to implement a 2-right hit notification effect. In addition, when a left hit is detected during the second right hit notification performance during a jackpot game, it is desirable to implement the first right hit notification performance.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment performs the second right-hitting notification performance when the second special symbol hold memory is full while performing the right-hitting notification performance in the probability change state or the normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game. However, when a left-handed hit is detected during the second right-handed hit notification performance in the variable probability state or the power support state, it is conceivable to perform the first right-handed hit notification performance.

Further, the second right-hit notification effect may be performed not only when the second special symbol pending memory is full, but also when a predetermined number of memories is reached before the second special symbol is full. Further, the second right-hit notification effect may be performed when the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is longer than a predetermined time, such as during a reach effect. Furthermore, the second right-hit notification effect may be implemented by a combination of the number of pending memories and the variable time. For example, it is conceivable to implement the second right hit notification performance when there is a predetermined number of pending memories and the fluctuation time is longer than a predetermined time. This produces the following effects. That is, even if there is a predetermined number of reserved memories, if the variation time is short, the reserved memory will be exhausted immediately after stopping firing, and firing will have to be restarted, so there is no point in stopping firing. Furthermore, the second right-handed hitting notification effect and the first right-handed hitting notification effect frequently switch, which becomes troublesome for the player. Therefore, the second right hit notification performance can be performed when there is a predetermined number of pending memories and the variation time is longer than the predetermined time, thereby eliminating the player's annoyance.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to perform the third right-hit notification performance when performing the look-ahead performance in response to the ball entering the second special symbol starting port 24 when the second special symbol holding memory is full. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when performing a special effect such as indicating the expectation level of the jackpot of the fluctuation according to the ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 when the second special figure's pending memory is full, the third right-hitting notification effect is used. It is conceivable to implement In addition, the third right-handed notification performance performs a specific performance such as indicating the expectation of a jackpot depending on the ball entering the second special pattern starting port 24, not only when the second special pattern's pending memory is full. It may also be possible to implement this on a case-by-case basis. Note that the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment performs the second right-hitting notification performance instead of the third right-hitting notification performance when there is a jackpot or a memory with a high possibility of a jackpot in the reserved memory of the second special symbol. It may be implemented. In other words, if there is a jackpot in the reserved memory, there is no need to store the reserved memory, and since a notification different from the usual presentation is given, the player can increase his or her expectations for the jackpot by receiving the second right-hitting notification presentation. can.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, there are three types of right-handed play notification effects: first, second, and third, but the number of types of effects may be further increased. For example, as a right-handed hitting notification effect (equivalent to the second right-handed hitting notification effect) that aims to reduce wasted balls in a right-handed game, there are different types during a jackpot game and a small hit game, as well as in a probability change state and a power supply support state. It is conceivable to carry out a performance. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first right-handed hitting notification performance and the third right-handed hitting notification performance may be common.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is not limited to the display performance as the right-handed playing notification performance, but may also carry out a performance such as lighting of a right-handed playing lamp to encourage right-handed playing or an audio notification of right-handed playing. In these cases, it is desirable to reduce the number of wasted balls by changing the lighting color, lighting mode, sound quality, and volume of the lamp.
In addition, this embodiment has a configuration in which the state shifts to the general power support state after the end of the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the jackpot symbol, when the state shifts to the general power support state after the end of the jackpot game and when it does not shift. It may be provided.

[Second example]
(12. Schematic configuration of pachinko machine of second embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be explained. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION This invention is suitable for the pachinko machine in which the game (so-called small win rush) which is advantageous for acquiring a small win is developed in a variable probability and non-normal power support state. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment, and the explanation will focus on the differences.

(12-1. Jackpot symbol)
The jackpot symbols used in the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 46, the jackpot symbols are comprised of four types of symbols from "jackpot symbol A" to "jackpot symbol D."

``Jackpot pattern A'' which is a ``probability variable pattern'' is a pattern in which a jackpot game of 15 rounds and a variable probability (high probability) and power support state are set after the jackpot game ends. Similarly, the "jackpot pattern B" which is a "probability variable pattern" is a symbol in which a 10-round jackpot game and a probability variable and general power support state are set after the jackpot game ends.

"Jackpot symbol C" which is a "normal symbol" is a symbol in which a jackpot game of 15 rounds and non-probability change (low probability) and general power support state are set after the jackpot game is completed. Similarly, the "jackpot symbol D" which is a "normal symbol" is a symbol in which a 10-round jackpot game and a non-probability variable and general power support state are set after the jackpot game ends.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, regardless of whether it is a "probable variable pattern" or a "normal pattern," the normal power support state continues until the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 30 after the end of the jackpot game. Continued. As a result, the "jackpot symbol A" and the "jackpot symbol B" can be shifted to the variable probability and non-power support state after the end of the jackpot game, and it is possible to develop a small win rush.

(12-2. Special figure variation table)
Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the variation table of the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained. As shown in FIG. 47, the pachinko machine of this embodiment includes a "first variation table 00" and a "first variation table 01" as variation tables for the first special symbol. The "first fluctuation table 00" includes a plurality of types of fluctuation times with different times, and the average fluctuation time thereof is 15 seconds. Similarly, the "first fluctuation table 01" has an average fluctuation time of 600 seconds.

The pachinko machine includes "second variation table 00", "second variation table 01", and "second variation table 02" as variation tables for second special symbols. The "second fluctuation table 00" has an average fluctuation time of 6 seconds. Furthermore, the average fluctuation time of the "second fluctuation table 01" is set to 2 seconds. Furthermore, the "second fluctuation table 02" has an average fluctuation time of 600 seconds.

(13. Jackpot and right-handed hit notification performance of the second embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49, the game progress and right-handed hit notification effect regarding the occurrence of a jackpot in the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be explained.

(13-1. Jackpot occurrence)
After the start of the game, in the normal state (low probability and non-power support state) where the pachinko machine is aiming for the first hit, it mainly performs a left-handed game in which the game ball is fired into the left game area 20L, and the first special Aim for the ball to enter the starting port 23.

Specifically, the pachinko machine is configured such that in the low probability and non-general power support state, the variation time associated with the judgment of the validity of the first special symbol is selected from the first variation table 00, and the average variation time is "15". seconds" (see Figure 47). On the other hand, the fluctuation time associated with the judgment of the validity of the second special symbol in a low probability and non-power support state is selected from the second fluctuation table 02, and the average fluctuation time is set to "600 seconds". (See Figure 47). In this way, in a pachinko machine with low probability and non-normal power support state, there is an extremely large time difference between the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the fluctuation time of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol is larger than the second special symbol. A left-handed game is recommended because aiming for the figure allows for much more correctness judgment.

(13-2. Jackpot game)
As shown in FIGS. 48 and 49, when a jackpot occurs regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is correct, the pachinko machine starts the jackpot game (timings shown in FIGS. 49(a) and 49(b)). (See [a]). Furthermore, the pachinko machine is in a low-probability and non-power support state during a jackpot game. During the jackpot game, a right-handed game is recommended (see timing [a] in FIGS. 37(a) and 37(b)). The reason why a right-handed game is recommended during a jackpot game is that, as in the first embodiment, after the jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the normal power support state and the gameplay of the second special symbol becomes advantageous. This is to increase the fluctuation of the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game by accumulating the reserved memory of the second special symbol when the ball enters the first big winning hole 25 in a right-handed game.

Further, when a jackpot game is started and a right-handed game is recommended, the pachinko machine performs a right-handed notification performance on the performance pattern display device 47 to encourage the player to play a right-handed game (FIGS. 49(a) and 49(b). ) timing [C]). In this case, the right-handed hitting notification performance is usually a first right-handed hitting notification performance.

Then, the right-hitting notification performance is, for example, during a jackpot game end performance that is performed when all round games are finished and the big prize opening 25 is closed at the end of the jackpot game, even if the game ball is fired. Since there is no hope of winning the prize ball and the player's profit is low, the right-handed hitting notification effect will be continued, but a second right-handed hitting notification presentation will be implemented for the purpose of suppressing the firing (timings shown in FIGS. 49(a) and 49(b)). (See [Sa]).

(13-3. After the end of a jackpot game caused by a variable pattern)
Next, the game progress after the end of the jackpot game will be explained. Regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is correct or not, the pachinko machine is able to play the game after the end of a jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by a variable probability symbol (see timing [d] in FIG. 49(a)). The state shifts to a variable probability state where the probability of winning the first special symbol and the second special symbol becomes high (see timing [e] in FIG. 49(a)).

In addition, in the pachinko machine, after the end of a jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by a variable probability symbol, the normal power support state is given (see timing [f] in FIG. 37(a)). In this case, the power supply support state will continue until the number of fluctuations of the first and second special symbols (total number of times for both) reaches 30.

The pachinko machine is configured such that the right-handed game is continued in the variable probability and normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, in the power supply support state, the pachinko machine is configured such that the fluctuation time associated with the determination of the validity of the first special symbol is selected from the first fluctuation table 00, and the average fluctuation time is "15 seconds". (See Figure 47). On the other hand, the fluctuation time associated with the determination of the validity of the second special symbol in the general electricity support state is selected from the second fluctuation table 00, and the average fluctuation time is set to "6 seconds" (Fig. 47 reference).

In this way, the pachinko machine makes the fluctuation time of the second special symbol shorter than that of the first special symbol, and also because it is easy for the ball to enter the second special symbol starting port 24 due to the power support function. The frequency with which the validity judgment regarding the second special figure is performed is higher than that of the first special figure. As a result, the right-handed game will continue to be recommended with the aim of hitting the ball into the second special figure starting hole 24.

Then, the pachinko machine continues to implement the right-handed game notification performance as it continues to recommend the right-handed game. In this case, after the end of the jackpot game, the performance is continued by returning from the second right-handed notification performance to the first right-handed notification performance.

The pachinko machine basically performs the first right-hitting notification performance in the right-handed hitting notification performance in the variable probability and power supply support state. Then, with the second special figure's hold memory full, the right-hand hit notification performance continues, but the first right-hand hit notification performance is switched to the second right-hand hit notification performance (timing shown in Fig. 49(a)). (See [Sb]). When the hold memory of the second special figure decreases, the right-hand hit notification performance returns from the second right-hand hit notification performance to the first right-hit notification performance.

In a pachinko machine, when the number of variations of the special symbol reaches 30 in the fixed variable and fixed support state after the end of a jackpot game where the jackpot symbol is caused by a fixed variable symbol, the fixed support ends (Figure 49 (a) (See timing [K]). However, as the variable probability state continues, there will be a rush of small wins in the variable probability and non-power support state (see timing [sa] in Figure 49(a)), and right-handed games will continue to be recommended, and following this, right-handed players will be notified. Performances will continue.

In this case as well, the pachinko machine 1 performs a second right-handed game notification performance in which the second special symbol holding memory is full. Furthermore, even if the hold memory of the second special figure is full, there may be a hold that becomes a jackpot due to the look-ahead judgment, and if the ball enters the second special figure starting port 24 when the hold memory is full. When performing a look-ahead performance indicating that there is a hold that will result in a jackpot in response to , a third right-hitting notification performance that encourages a right-handed game is performed (see timing [T] in FIG. 49(a)).

(13-4. After the end of the jackpot game caused by the normal symbol)
Next, the game progress after the end of the jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by the normal symbol will be explained. A pachinko machine does not shift to a variable probability state at the end of a jackpot game caused by a normal symbol, but enters a low probability state. In addition, the general power support state is maintained until the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game reaches 30 times. In this case as well, the pachinko machine continues to recommend right-handed games. Then, following the continuation of the recommendation for the right-handed game, the implementation of the right-handed game notification performance is continued. In this case, the performance is continued by returning from the second right hit notification performance at the end of the jackpot game to the first right hit notification performance.

The pachinko machine performs the second right-handed notification performance when the second special symbol's hold memory is full even in the right-handed notification performance with low probability and power support state (timing [Sb] in Fig. 49(b)). reference). Furthermore, when performing a look-ahead performance in response to the ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 when the hold memory is full, a third right-hit notification performance is performed (see timing [T] in FIG. 49(b)). ).

In a pachinko machine, when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches 30 in the low probability and general support state after the end of the jackpot game where the jackpot symbol is caused by the normal symbol, the regular symbol support ends (Figure 37 (b) ) timing (see [g]). In this case, the probability is low and the state is non-universal power support, so there is no rush to win a small hit.

Then, when the power supply support state ends, the pachinko machine recommends a left-handed game in which the game ball is fired into the left game area 20L and the ball is aimed at entering the first special figure starting port 23 (FIG. 49(b)) (see timing). Then, the pachinko machine ends the right hit notification effect (see timing [k] in FIG. 49(b)).

(14. Effects of the second embodiment)
As described above, according to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the right-hand hit notification performance is performed even in the small hit rush in the variable probability and non-power support state, and the same effects as in the first embodiment can be achieved. .

(15. Other Examples)
It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, and can be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the pachinko machine of the first or second embodiment, a left-handed game in which a game ball is fired into the left game area 20L when the normal power support state ends and the state shifts to a non-power support state with a low probability. It is recommended that the player aim to enter the first special figure starting port 23 by doing so. Therefore, as another embodiment, a left-handed game notification performance (corresponding to the downstream notification performance described in the claims) may be implemented to encourage the player to play a left-handed game.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 50(a), on the display screen of the performance symbol display device 47, a first left-handed hitting notification image 771 that encourages left-handed hitting in a normal notification mode is displayed prominently at a position on the left side of the top of the screen. It is desirable to display (corresponding to the first downstream notification effect described in the claims).

In addition, in the pachinko machine of the first or second embodiment, if the first special symbol holding memory becomes full while the left hit notification performance is continuing in a low probability and non-power supply support state, the holding memory will no longer be filled. Even if the game ball is fired without increasing the amount, the player's profit will be low. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 50(b), although the left-handed hitting notification effect is continued, the first left-handed hitting notification image 771 is replaced by a second left-handed hitting notification image 772 (a second left-handed hitting notification image 772 described in the claims). It is desirable to switch to a flow notification effect (equivalent to a falling notification effect) and urge the player to suppress the shooting of the game ball. In addition, as the game progresses and the hold memory of the first special figure is exhausted and the hold period memory of the first special figure becomes memorizable, the left-hand hit notification effect is changed from the second left-hand hit notification image 772 to the first left The screen is switched to the hit notification image 771.

Furthermore, while the left-handed notification performance is continuing in a low probability and non-power supply support state, the first special symbol is activated in response to the ball entering the first special symbol starting port 23 with the reserved memory of the first special symbol being full. When performing the look-ahead effect of the reserved memory shown in the figure, as shown in FIG. 773 (corresponding to the third downstream notification effect described in the claims). Note that the third left-handed player notification image 773 has a high appeal similar to the first left-handed player notification image 771, but it is desirable that the display form is such that it can be distinguished from the first left-handed player notification image 771. . Note that the pachinko machine of this embodiment may execute the second left hit notification image 772 when there is a jackpot or a memory with a high possibility of a jackpot in the reserved memory of the first special symbol. In other words, if there is a jackpot in the pending memory, there is no need to store the pending memory, and since the notification is different from the usual performance, the player can increase the anticipation of the jackpot by being notified of the second right hit notification performance. .

In this embodiment, the third left-handed hit notification image 773 is displayed when performing a look-ahead effect in response to a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 when the first special figure's hold memory is full. , but is not limited to this. For example, when performing a special effect such as indicating the expectation level of the jackpot of the change according to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 when the hold memory of the first special figure is full, the third left hit notification image 773 may be displayed. In addition, the display of the third left-hitting notification image 773 is not limited to when the hold memory of the first special figure is full, but also when the ball enters the first special figure starting hole 23 to indicate the expectation level of a jackpot. It is also conceivable to implement it when performing a performance.

Furthermore, the present invention provides an enclosed game in which the fired game balls are collected inside the game machine, fired again by the firing device, and the number of balls held by the player is managed as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. It can also be applied to machines. Furthermore, it may be applied to a rotating drum type game machine.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20 game areas, 20L: Left game area (first game area), 20R: Right game area (second game area), 21: Normal figure operation opening, 22: Normal electric role Thing, 23: 1st special drawing opening (1st starting opening), 24: 2nd special drawing opening (2nd starting opening), 25: 1st grand prize opening, 26: 2nd grand prize opening, 40: Main control device (reservation storage means, propriety judgment means), 42: Sub-integrated control device (flowing notification effect execution means) 46: Effect pattern display device

Claims (1)

a first game area where the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired at a first firing intensity;
a second game area in which the game ball can flow down when fired at a second firing intensity different from the first firing intensity;
a first starting port arranged so that a game ball flowing down at least the first game area can enter;
a normal figure operation opening arranged in the second gaming area;
A normal electric role is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down at least the game area where the normal pattern operation opening is arranged can enter, and is opened according to the result of a lottery resulting from the ball entering the normal pattern operation opening. things and
a second starting port that allows or facilitates the entry of game balls by opening the normal electric accessory;
The result of the determination of the validity of the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port or the second special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port is a jackpot. A big prize opening that is opened and closed in a jackpot game carried out by
A falling notification effect implementation means for implementing a falling notification effect that promotes the game ball flowing down in the first gaming area or the game ball flowing down in the second gaming area,
The means for implementing the downstream notification effect is
A plurality of types of the falling notification effect having different presentation modes are provided for implementing the falling notification effect to encourage the game ball to fall in either the first game area or the second game area,
The jackpot game executes a plurality of round games in which the jackpot opening is opened in a predetermined manner,
During the jackpot game, a first flow notification effect aiming at the ball entering the jackpot hole is carried out, and the jackpot hole is closed between the round games and all the rounds of the jackpot game are closed. The gaming machine implements a second falling notification performance different from the first falling notification performance during a jackpot game end performance which is carried out with the big prize opening closed.

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