JP7399467B2 - pinball game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a pinball game machine that allows a transition to a jackpot game when a game ball enters a specific area in a small win game.

Conventionally, in pinball game machines (pachinko machines), 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, the special symbol is confirmed to be a symbol indicating the jackpot. A first type gaming machine is known that has a game feature in which a jackpot game is displayed and a jackpot game is executed later.

In addition, as other conventional pinball game machines, in addition to the gameplay of the first type game machine, when it is determined that it is a small hit in the judgment of the right or wrong, a special symbol indicating the small hit is displayed as a confirmation, and then the small hit is announced. The game is executed. Then, a pinball game machine (so-called type 1, type 2 mixed machine) has a game feature in which a jackpot game is executed when a game ball enters a specific area provided in a big prize opening opened in a small winning game. ) (for example, see Patent Document 1).

This type of mixing machine has a bonus game state that is advantageous for the occurrence of small wins.In the normal game state, the first type of gameplay is used to aim for the jackpot, and in the bonus game state, the second type of gameplay is used to aim for the jackpot. Play a game aiming to win the jackpot.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-050608

Generally, in a pinball game machine, the bonus game state ends when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times, or when a jackpot occurs. The end of the bonus gaming state is an important concern for players. Therefore, how to set the conditions for ending the bonus game state is an important matter in the development of gaming machines that greatly affects the interest of the game, and there is a need to further improve the gameplay regarding the end of the bonus game state. There is.

In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, the present invention has been made with the object of providing a pinball game machine that can further improve the interest of the game by creating conditions for ending the bonus game state.

The pinball game machine of the present invention has a first starting port in which a ball can enter at any time, a second starting port consisting of a variable prize winning device, and winnings due to the ball entering the first starting port or the second starting port. The present invention includes a propriety determining means for making a propriety judgment as to whether or not the present invention is correct, and a special symbol display device that variably displays a special symbol indicating the result of the propriety determination and then definitively displays it.
In addition, when the result of the judgment is a win and a special symbol indicating a small win is displayed on the special symbol display device, a small win game is implemented in which a large prize opening having a specific area is opened in a predetermined opening manner. The small winning game implementation means and the result of the judgment of winning are a winning and a special symbol indicating the winning of the jackpot is displayed on the special symbol display device, or the game ball enters a specific area in the small winning game. , a jackpot game execution means for carrying out a jackpot game in which the jackpot opening is opened in a predetermined opening manner.
Furthermore, after a predetermined jackpot game is over, a bonus game transition means for transitioning the game state to a bonus game state that is advantageous for acquiring a small win, a bonus game ending means for ending the continuation of the bonus game state, and a bonus game ending means for ending the continuation of the bonus game state, A small win counting means for counting the number of winnings.
The bonus game transition means transitions the gaming state to the first bonus game state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the ball entering the first starting port, and the end of the jackpot game caused by the ball entering the second starting port. Afterwards, the gaming state is made to transition to the second bonus gaming state.
Further, the bonus game ending means ends the bonus game state when the count value of the small win counting means reaches a predetermined specified value.
Further, the bonus game ending means is configured to include a first specified value for ending the first bonus gaming state, and a second specified value for ending the second bonus gaming state.

The pinball game machine of the present invention performs a lottery with variations in normal symbols, and when a normal symbol is won, the normal electric accessory is opened to allow or facilitate entry of the ball into the second starting port. It is. It is desirable that the bonus game state has a configuration in which the winning probability of the normal symbols is made high, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is shortened, while the opening time of the normal electric accessories is extended.

According to the pinball game machine of the present invention, the termination condition in the first bonus game state after the jackpot game ends due to the ball entering the first starting port, and the jackpot resulting from the ball entering the second starting port. By differentiating the ending conditions in the second bonus gaming state after the end of the game, the player's expectations for the next jackpot can be changed depending on the difference in the bonus gaming state, and the gameplay in the bonus gaming state can be improved. This can be expanded, thereby making the game even more interesting.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, the second specified value for ending the second bonus game state is set larger than the first specified value for ending the first bonus game state.

According to this, the second bonus gaming state can be continued longer than the first bonus gaming state, and the player's expectation level in the second bonus gaming state can be further increased.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, the bonus game transition means does not shorten the special symbol variation time associated with the validity determination caused by the ball entering the first starting port in the first bonus game state.

According to this, it is possible to secure performance time during fluctuations in the first bonus gaming state, and the performance has the effect of increasing the player's expectation level in the first bonus gaming state.

The pinball game machine of the present invention includes a small win selection means for selecting one small win from a plurality of types of small wins when the result of the judgment is a small win. The small win counting means is configured to count the number of times a specific type of small win is won.

It is desirable that the small winning selection means is configured to, for example, determine one of a plurality of types of small winning symbols when winning a small winning, and select the type of small winning according to the determined small winning pattern. That is, the types of small winnings are classified according to the small winning symbols.

According to this, as long as the player wins a small win other than the specific small win, the bonus game state can be continued while gaining a chance of winning the accessory jackpot.

In the pinball game machine of the present invention, the small winning game execution means is configured to implement a small winning game with different game modes depending on the type of small winning game, and to execute a small winning game in which the ball enters a specific area according to the type of small winning game. The rate is different.

According to this, since the rate of ball entry into a specific area differs depending on the type of small win, there are small wins with a high expectation of causing a jackpot and small wins with a low expectation. Therefore, for example, if the specific small hit that is the condition for ending the bonus game state is a small win that has a high rate of ball entry into a specific area, the expectation level of the accessory jackpot is high, but the gameplay is such that the duration of the general power support state is short. can be provided. On the other hand, if the specific small win is a small win with a low ball entry rate, it is possible to provide a game experience in which the bonus game state continues for a long time. In this case as well, it is possible to provide a game in which there is a high expectation that a small hit with a high ball entry rate will be won and a bonus jackpot will be won before the bonus game state ends.

In addition, the type of small hit depends on the type of small winning symbol, and by changing the symbol selection rate for each small winning symbol, it is possible to differentiate between a specific small winning and other small winnings, as well as the type of small winning. The selectivity can be different. As a result, the range of games can be further expanded and more interesting gameplay can be provided.

Further, the type of a specific small win may change depending on the type of jackpot symbol or the type of small win symbol selected at the time of winning in the determination of success or failure. Thereby, the jackpot expectation level of a specific small win can be changed depending on the type of the jackpot symbol or the small win symbol, and more interesting gameplay can be provided.

1 is a front view of a pinball game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the pinball game machine. It is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the big prize opening provided on the game board. It is a rear view of the pinball game machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pinball game machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of an MPU installed in the main control device. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a random number 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 of a pinball game machine. It is an explanatory diagram regarding the termination condition of the first bonus game state caused by the first special symbol. It is an explanatory diagram regarding the termination condition of the second bonus game state caused by the second special symbol. 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 "special figure validity determination process" performed in the validity determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "special figure validity determination process" performed in the validity determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "special figure validity determination process" performed in the validity determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "electronic support count process" performed in the special figure propriety determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "special figure validity determination process" performed in the validity determination process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the "special figure validity determination process" performed in the validity determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "special game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "special game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "special game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "special game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the "special game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 6th flowchart which shows the "special game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a flowchart showing the "electronic support frequency setting process" executed in the special game process. This is a first display example showing a display mode related to effect display. This is a second display example showing a display mode related to effect display. This is a third display example showing a display mode related to effect display.

〔Example〕
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments to which a pinball game machine (pachinko machine) according to the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the external configuration of a pachinko machine 1 in an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

(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. 4) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101, 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. be. The front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18, 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, 112 are installed at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, respectively, and these output game sounds to improve the interest 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 of a payment display device 170, a payment switch 172, and a payment display 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 plate 12, and a jog dial 16 is installed so as to surround the outer periphery of the effect 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 gaming area 20 is divided into a left-handed hitting area L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is fired at a predetermined intensity, and a right-handed hitting area R where the game ball flows down when the game ball is fired at a stronger intensity than the predetermined intensity. It can be divided into Note that a large number of game nails and windmills are planted in the game area 20.
In the center of the center case 200, an LCD panel of a production pattern display device 46 (whole illustration is omitted) is arranged. Incidentally, the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc., as well as well-known ones.

Directly below the center in the left-right direction of the center case 200, a first special symbol starting port 23 for a first special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as the "first special symbol") that can be entered at any time is arranged. The first special figure starting opening 23 is a ball entry opening that causes the determination of the validity of the first special figure to be executed when the ball enters the ball. When the ball enters the first special pattern starting port 23, multiple types of random numbers ( Numerical data) is extracted and used for judgment. The extracted random numbers of the first special figure are stored as reserved memory up to a maximum of four (a specified number). The pachinko machine 1 sequentially judges whether the first special symbol is correct or not based on these reserved memories, and judges whether it is a jackpot or a loss.

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

In the right-hand hitting region R, a regular 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-hand hitting area R, a normal electric accessory 22 (hereinafter simply referred to as a general electric accessory) is arranged downstream of the ordinary figure actuation 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 start opening 24 is a ball entry opening that causes a determination of the validity of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a second special symbol) to be executed due to the ball entering the second special symbol. When the ball enters the second special pattern starting port 24, multiple types of random numbers such as a random number for determining the jackpot of the second special pattern, a random number for determining the jackpot pattern of the second special pattern, a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special pattern, etc. Numerical data) is extracted and used for judgment. The extracted random numbers of the second special figure are stored as reserved memory up to a maximum of four (a specified number). The pachinko machine 1 sequentially judges whether the second special symbol is correct or not based on these reserved memories, and judges whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss.

Further, in the right-handed area R, a first big prize opening 25 is arranged on the downstream side of the general power accessory 22, which is openable and closable by the first special electric door of the first special electric accessory. The first big prize opening 25 is opened in a predetermined manner in a jackpot game performed when a first special drawing or a second special drawing is won, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter when opened.

Furthermore, in the right-handed area R, a second big prize opening 26 is arranged on the downstream side of the first big prize opening 25, which is provided so as to be openable and closable by a second special electric door of a second special electric accessory. . The second big prize opening 26 is opened in a predetermined manner in a small winning game executed when a small winning of the second special symbol is won, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter when opened. The second big winning hole 26 is a winning device that has a specific area 262 that is a V winning hole and a shutter 263 that determines whether or not a game ball enters the specific area 262.

(1-2-1: Configuration of the second grand prize opening 26)
As shown in FIG. 3, the second big prize opening 26 is provided with a ball entrance 260 whose upper end can be opened and closed by a second special electric door, and a game ball can enter when the second special electric door is opened. . The game ball that enters the ball entrance 260 is taken in from the center of the ball entrance 260 and sent into the device through the tunnel-shaped exit 261.

The second big prize opening 26 has a specific area 262 installed at the lower center of the inside. The specific area 262 is an area where a small winning game can be developed into a jackpot game (accessory jackpot) by entering the game ball. Furthermore, a shutter 263 is provided above the specific area 262 and between the outlet port 261 and the shutter 263 for closing or opening the specific area 262 . The shutter 263 closes the specific area 262 by bringing a pair of left and right opening/closing bodies into contact with each other in the shape of palms together, and opens the specific area 262 by opening left and right. Note that the shutter 263 always repeats a certain opening and closing operation.

If the shutter 263 is open, the game ball sent out from the outlet 261 will enter the specific area 262, and if the shutter 263 is closed, the game ball will enter the specific area 262. It is taken into the game board through the intake ports 264, 264, and is discharged from the second big prize opening 26.

In addition, in the second big prize opening 26, the probability of a ball entering the specific area 262 changes depending on the timing when the ball entry opening 260 opens and the operation of the shutter 263. Therefore, by adjusting the opening timing of the ball entrance 260 with respect to the shutter 263 that opens and closes at a constant rate, the probability of a ball entering the specific area 262 can be controlled. For example, the pachinko machine 1 sets the probability of a ball entering the specific area 262 to 1/5. In other words, the ball enters the specific area 262 at a rate of one out of every five balls that enter the second big winning hole 26.

The game ball that enters the second big prize opening 26 is detected by a ball detection sensor (first count SW 506 described later, see FIG. 5) provided in the ball entrance 260 and counted as a winning ball. In addition, the game balls that entered the specific area 262, the game balls taken into each intake port 264, 264, and the count of winning balls are compared to determine whether or not there are any game balls remaining in the second large winning port 26. This is the configuration to confirm.

Returning to FIG. 2, on the game board 2, an out port 203 for taking in game balls is arranged at the bottom of the board surface at the central lower end of the game area 20.

The game board 2 has a first special figure display device 281 and a second special figure display device 283 consisting of a 7-segment display, and four LED 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. 4 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. 4) 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. 4, it is provided on the back side of the power supply board 45.

The main controller 40 is provided with an RWM clear switch 401 (in the figure, SW indicates a switch) 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. 6) 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. 5). 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)
Next, 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, 0.2 seconds x 1 time in a normal game state, and 2.0 seconds in a gaming condition advantageous to the player (a general electric accessory support state described later). It is set to x1 time.

The pachinko machine 1 makes a win/fail judgment based on the random value stored in the hold memory made due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23, 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. 37) corresponding to the first special pattern on the effect pattern display device 46, and performs a final display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Similarly, the pachinko machine 1 makes a win/fail judgment based on the random value stored in the hold memory made due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port 24, and judges whether it is a jackpot, small hit, or loss. be done. 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. Furthermore, 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 46, 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 46 provided in the center of the gaming area 20, and the player 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.

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 25 by operating the conditional device and operating the accessory continuous operating device accordingly. 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).

In the jackpot game, the number of times the round game is executed is determined according to the jackpot symbol determined at the time of determining the validity of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. For example, one game is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games, such as a 4R jackpot game in which the round game is played for 4 rounds, and a 15R jackpot game in which the round game is played in 15 rounds, depending on the jackpot symbol.

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 the case of a small winning game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second big prize opening 26 without operating the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device. In the small winning game, for example, the opening operation of opening the second big prize opening 26 for 6.0 seconds is executed once.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, a game ball enters the specific area 262 of the second big prize opening 26 opened in the small winning game, thereby generating a jackpot. In the case of the accessory jackpot, the condition device is activated, and the accessory continuous operation device is activated accordingly, thereby opening and closing the first big prize opening 25. In the jackpot game based on the accessory jackpot, the number of times the round game is executed is determined according to the small winning symbol determined at the time of determining the validity of the second special symbol. For example, in jackpot games, although it is common that 10 rounds of round games are performed in the accessory jackpot for any small winning symbol, there are multiple types of jackpot games with different V winning rates in the specific area 262 described below depending on the small winning symbol. One game is determined from the jackpot games.

When a jackpot game due to a jackpot symbol or a jackpot jackpot occurs from the normal gaming state, the pachinko machine 1, depending on the jackpot symbol or small win symbol of the first special symbol or second special symbol that caused the jackpot game, After the jackpot game is over, it is possible to transition to a bonus game state that is advantageous for the player to obtain a small win and to obtain a prize ball.

Specifically, in the bonus game state, the probability of winning when determining whether the general pattern is correct is set to be high (general pattern probability variation function), the fluctuation time of the general pattern accompanying the judgment of the general pattern is shortened (time saving function), In addition, the opening time of the general utility object 22 that is opened by winning the general map is extended (opening extension function). In this way, in the bonus game state, it is easy for the ball to enter the second special figure starting port 24, and when determining whether the second special figure is correct or not, the probability of winning a small hit is high and it is advantageous for acquiring a small hit. Since a small hit can easily develop into a jackpot, the situation is extremely advantageous for acquiring prize balls. Incidentally, the bonus game state is also referred to as the general power support state. Of course, in the general power support state, right-handed hitting aiming at the right-handed hitting area R is recommended.

End conditions are set for the power supply support state, and when the end conditions are met, the game returns to the normal gaming state. The general power support state is basically caused by the occurrence of a symbol jackpot of the first special pattern, the occurrence of a symbol jackpot of the second special pattern, or a small hit of the second special pattern in the general power support state as an end condition. The continuation of the bonus game state is configured to end upon occurrence of a bonus game jackpot.

Furthermore, the general power support state ends when the sum of the number of symbol changes associated with the validity determination of the first special symbol and the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the validity determination of the second special symbol in the general power support state reaches a predetermined specified number of times. It is set as a condition. Furthermore, the general electricity support state is set with the termination condition being that the number of small winnings reaches a predetermined number of times. The general power support state continues until these termination conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko machine 1 has two normal power support states: a first power support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the first special figure, and a second power support state after the end of the symbol jackpot game or accessory jackpot caused by the second special figure. It is distinguished from the general power support state. The end conditions regarding the number of small winnings are set to be different between the first general electricity support state and the second general electricity support state. Hereinafter, when explaining the first general power support state and the second general power support state, when the first general power support state and the second general power support state are explained separately, the first general power support state and the second general power support state are explained separately. The state will be referred to as a power support state and a second general power support state, but the content of explanation is common to both, and when there is no need to distinguish between the two, it will simply be referred to as a general power support state.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a counter that counts the total number of times the first special symbol changes and the number of times the second special symbol changes in the power support state. A counter that counts the number of times the special figure changes (hereinafter referred to as the special figure count counter) starts the special figure change when the total number of changes of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a predetermined special figure change regulation value. Memorize that the specified value has been reached. Then, the special figure counting counter clears the count value in response to the end of continuation of the general electricity support state.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a counter (small win counting means) that counts the number of wins of a preset specific small win in the general power support state. A counter that counts the number of wins for a specific small win (hereinafter referred to as the small win count counter) will indicate that the number of wins for a specific small win reaches a predetermined small win regulation value. Remember. Then, the small hit count counter clears the count value in response to the continuation of the general electricity support state.

(2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. 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 the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RWM, etc.

(2-1: Main controller 40)
As shown in FIG. 5, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is centered around a main controller 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 controller 40 includes a glass frame open switch 501 that detects whether the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open or not via a back wiring relay terminal board 530, and a glass frame open switch 501 that detects whether the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open or not, and the inner frame 30 (see FIG. 4). ) 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. In addition, in FIG. 5, the "switch" is written as "SW".

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), a specific area 262 (see FIG. 2), a general winning port switch 509 that detects a ball entering the general winning port 27 (see FIG. 2), and a game taken into the out port 203. An outlet switch 510 is connected to detect the ball. 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, V winning opening switch 508, general winning opening switch 509 and the outlet switch 510 outputs each detection signal to the main controller 40.

Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected to the first big prize opening solenoid 511 via the game board relay terminal board 531, and controls the opening and closing of the first big prize opening 25 (see FIG. 2) by driving this. . Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected to the second big prize opening solenoid 512 via the game board relay terminal board 531, and controls the opening and closing of the second big prize opening 26 (see FIG. 2) by driving this solenoid. conduct. Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected to a common electricity accessory solenoid 513 via a game board relay terminal board 531, and controls the opening and closing of the general electricity accessory 22 (see FIG. 2) by driving this solenoid. Furthermore, the main controller 40 is connected to a shutter solenoid 514 via a game board relay terminal board 531, and controls opening and closing of the shutter 263 (see FIG. 3) of the second big prize opening 26 by driving this solenoid. . In addition, in FIG. 5, "solenoid" is written as "SOL".

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. 6, the MPU 600 (Micro
Processing Unit) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 6, the MPU 600 mainly includes a CPU 610, a ROM 620, a RAM 630, a counter circuit 640, a timer circuit 650, and a random number circuit 660. Each of the CPU 610, ROM 620, RAM 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 communicably connected to various switches, various devices, etc. (see Figure 5). In FIG. 6, 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. 33) that is displayed on the effect pattern display device 46 in conjunction with the fluctuating display of the first special pattern and the second special pattern. 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 has, as storage areas, a first special figure reservation storage area 631, a second special figure reservation storage area 632, a regular figure reservation storage area 633, an electric support counter 634, and a stage setting value storage area 635. and a mode value storage area 636.

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 electric support counter 634 includes the above-mentioned special figure counting counter and small hit counting counter. As mentioned above, when the pachinko machine 1 changes from the normal game state (non-general support state) to a symbol jackpot in determining the validity of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the pachinko machine 1 changes to the general power accessory support state after the end of the jackpot game. Transition. At this time, the electric support counter 634 is set with a special symbol fluctuation regulation value and a small hit regulation value, which are termination conditions.

Then, each time the validity judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure is made once, 1 is added to the count value of the special figure counter. Then, the count value of the special figure counting counter and the specified value of special figure variation are compared. If the comparison results match, the gaming state returns from the power supply support state to the normal gaming state.

Further, each time a small win (in this embodiment, a B small win with 10R bonus) of the second special drawing is won, 1 is added to the count value of the small win counter. Then, the count value of the small hit counter is compared with the small hit specified value. If the comparison results match, the gaming state returns from the power supply support state to the normal gaming 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 635 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 can set stage setting values 1 to 6, which are divided into six stages, in the stage setting value storage area 635, depending on, for example, 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 grade setting values stored in the grade setting value storage area 635.

In this embodiment, the main controller 40 is configured to set values from "1 to 6" as the stage setting values stored in the stage setting value storage area 635. If a value other than "1 to 6" is stored in , it is determined that some kind of fraudulent activity 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 636 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 636 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 636 is "1", the main controller 40 shifts to the setting confirmation mode, and when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 636 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 636.

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 as the mode value in the mode value storage area 636.

(2-1-6: Counter circuit 640)
As shown in FIG. 6, the counter circuit 640 performs timekeeping processing for various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1, and the timer circuit 650 performs timekeeping 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 determined. 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. 7, 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. 6).

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: Dispensing control device 41)
Returning to FIG. 5, 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 that the ball tank 31 (see FIG. 4) is in an empty state via 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. When the payout switch 522 detects that a game ball has been paid out, it outputs a detection signal 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 ball. 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 according to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect pattern display device 46.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 issues an error notification using the speaker 112, the frame-side decorative lamp 113, and the performance symbol display device 46 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. 8, the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit 671, a power receiving circuit 672, a power failure detection circuit 673, and a backup power supply circuit 674. The power supply circuit 671 converts an 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. 9, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to be able to change the probability of winning the jackpot of the first special symbol and the second special symbol according to a set value. For example, with setting value 1, the jackpot probability is set to 1/209 for both the first and second special symbols, with setting value 2, it is 1/204, and with setting value 3, it is 1/199. A value of 4 is set to 1/194, a setting value of 5 is set to 1/189, and a setting value of 6 is set to 1/184.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured such that a small hit is not determined in determining whether the first special symbol is correct or not.
The probability of winning the small hit of the second special drawing is constant regardless of the setting value, and is set to 1/3.0.

In the pachinko machine 1, the second big prize opening 26 is opened in a small winning game. In the small winning game, the opening time and the number of openings of the second big prize opening 26 are set to 6.0 seconds x 1 time in either the normal game state or the general power support state. In addition, in small winning games, the prescribed number is 1 count, and by entering one game ball into the second grand prize opening 26, even if the opening time is less than 6.0 seconds, the second grand prize opening 26, and the small winning game ends.

Next, types of jackpot games that occur from the normal gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. In the symbol jackpot based on the validity judgment of the first special symbol, for example, one of four types of jackpot games: "4R bonus 1", "4R bonus 2", "15R bonus 1", and "15R bonus 2" One game is selected. The jackpot game of the first special symbol is determined according to the jackpot symbol set at the time of determination of success or failure. The pachinko machine 1 is equipped with at least four types of jackpot symbols that are set at the time of determination of success or failure.

The symbol jackpot "4R bonus 1" is a round game with a jackpot game carried out over four rounds, and a general power support state is set after the jackpot game ends. The selection rate of "4R benefit 1" being selected when a symbol hits the jackpot is set to 40%.

In the symbol jackpot "4R bonus 2", there is a jackpot game in which the round game is carried out over four rounds, and the general power support state is set after the jackpot game ends. The selection rate of "4R bonus 2" being selected when a symbol hits the jackpot is set to 20%.

The symbol jackpot "15R bonus 1" is a jackpot game in which the round game is carried out over 15 rounds, and the general power support state is set after the jackpot game ends. The selection rate of "15R bonus 1" being selected when a symbol hits the jackpot is set to 20%.

The symbol jackpot "15R bonus 2" is a jackpot game in which the round game is carried out over 15 rounds, and the general power support state is set after the jackpot game ends. The selection rate for “15R benefit 2” is set to 20%.
Incidentally, in the symbol jackpot based on the validity determination of the first special symbol in this embodiment, a jackpot with "bonus" is assumed, but the jackpot is not limited to this, and a jackpot with "no privilege" may be added. For example, as a symbol jackpot based on the judgment of the first special symbol, "4R benefit 1", "4R benefit 2", 4R benefit not available", "15R benefit 1", "15R benefit 2", "15R benefit It is also possible to select one of the jackpot games of "No".

In the symbol jackpot based on the judgment of the second special symbol, only the jackpot game with "15R bonus" is executed. ``15R benefit available'' means that the round game is carried out over 15 rounds, and the general power support state is set after the jackpot game ends.

In the accessory jackpot from the small winning game of the second special drawing, for example, any one game from the three types of jackpot games "10R bonus available A", "10R bonus available B", "10R bonus available C" selected. The jackpot game that has transitioned from the small winning game of the second special figure is determined according to the small winning symbol set at the time of determination of success or failure. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with at least three types of small winning symbols that are set at the time of determination of success or failure. For example, it includes "A small winning symbol with 10R benefit", "B small winning symbol with 10R benefit", and "C small winning symbol with 10R benefit". The pachinko machine 1 has three types of small winnings corresponding to three types of small winning symbols, such as "A small winning with 10R bonus", "B small winning with 10R bonus", and "C small winning with 10R bonus". ”. It has three types of small winning games corresponding to three types of small winnings.

In the accessory jackpot "10R bonus available A", the round game is played for 10 rounds and the power supply support state is set after the jackpot game ends, and the selection rate of "10R bonus available A" is selected in the accessory jackpot. is said to be 75%. That is, in the small winnings, the selection rate at which "10R bonus A small win" which causes the accessory jackpot "10R bonus A small win" is selected is 75%. In the small winning game of "A small winning with 10R bonus", the probability of the game ball entering the specific area 262 (V winning rate) is set to about 1/100. As a result, it is set so that 1 ball out of 100 balls in the small winning game wins a V prize, and the expectation level of winning the accessory jackpot is low.

In the accessory jackpot "10R bonus available B", the round game is played for 10 rounds, and the general power support state is set after the jackpot game ends. The selection rate for the ``10R bonus B'' jackpot is said to be 20%. That is, in the small winning, the selection rate at which "10R bonus B small win" which causes the accessory jackpot "10R bonus B" is selected is 20%. In the small winning game of "B small winning with 10R bonus", the V winning rate is set to about 1/5. As a result, it is set so that 1 out of 5 balls in the small winning game wins a V prize, giving the player a sense of expectation of winning the accessory jackpot.

In the accessory jackpot "10R bonus available C", 10 rounds of the round game are carried out, and the general power support state is set after the jackpot game ends. The selection rate for the accessory jackpot "10R bonus C" is said to be 5%. That is, in the small winning, the selection rate of "10R bonus C small win" which causes the accessory jackpot "10R bonus C" is selected is 5%. In the small winning game of "C small winning with 10R bonus", the V winning rate is set at about 99/100, and the expectation of winning the accessory jackpot is extremely high.

In this way, in Pachinko machine 1, the highest rate of selection is "A small win with 10R benefit", which has an extremely low probability of developing into a jackpot with a V prize, and the probability of developing into a jackpot with a V prize is the highest. The setting is such that the extremely high rate of selection of "C small win with 10R bonus" is selected.

Next, the fluctuation time of special figures will be explained. The fluctuation time of the special figure is the same for the first special figure and the second special figure, and the gaming state is the non-general power support state (normal gaming state), the first general power support state, and the second general power support state. set for each For example, in the non-general power support state (normal game state), the fluctuation time is set to an average of 10 seconds for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In the first general power support state, the fluctuation time is set to an average of 10 seconds for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. That is, in the first general power support state, the special symbol fluctuation time is not shortened as in the second general power support state. In the second general power support state, the fluctuation time is set to about 3 seconds for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Next, the game specifications related to the determination of the validity of the general figure and the operation of the general electric accessory will be explained. In the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of regular symbols is set to 6.2 seconds in the normal gaming state. Also, the probability of winning a common map is set to 1/100. The opening time and number of openings of the utility power object 22 activated by winning are set to 0.2 seconds x 1 time.

In the general power support state, the fluctuation time of the general power map is set to 0.7 seconds. Also, the probability of winning a common map is set at 99/100. The opening time and the number of openings of the utility power object 22 activated by winning are set to 2.0 seconds x 1 time.

(4. Conditions for ending general power support state)
Next, conditions for ending the general power support state will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. In order to end the power support state, the pachinko machine 1 has a small hit regulation value (condition 1) for the second special symbol, and a special symbol fluctuation regulation that is the total number of fluctuations for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Two types of termination conditions are provided: value (condition 2).

As shown in FIG. 10, the condition for ending the first general power support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the symbol jackpot "4R benefit 1" of the first special drawing is the small hit specified value of the second special drawing ( Condition 1) is that "10R bonus B small win" has occurred once. Moreover, the special figure variation specified value (condition 2) is conditioned on the fact that the total number of variations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 100 times.

Also, after the end of the jackpot game caused by the first special symbol jackpot "4R benefit available 2", after the end of the jackpot game caused by the symbol jackpot "15R benefit available 1", and after the end of the jackpot game caused by the symbol jackpot "15R benefit available 2". The conditions for ending the first general electricity support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by this are also the same as the conditions for ending the state after the end of the jackpot game of "4R benefit 1". That is, condition 1 (small win specified value) is conditional on the occurrence of "B small win with 10R benefit" reaching one time. Condition 2 (Special figure variation specified value) is conditional on the total number of variations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaching 100 times.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), the conditions for ending the second general power support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the second special figure's accessory jackpot "10R bonus available A" are as follows: The specified win value (condition 1) is that the occurrence of "10R bonus B small win" has reached 5 times. Moreover, the special figure variation specified value (condition 2) is conditioned on the fact that the total number of variations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 100 times.

In addition, after the end of the jackpot game caused by the second special jackpot jackpot "10R bonus available B" and after the end of the jackpot game caused by the accessory jackpot "10R bonus available C", the second normal power support state The termination conditions are also the same as the termination conditions after the end of the jackpot game of "10R bonus available A". That is, condition 1 (small win specified value) is conditional on the occurrence of "B small win with 10R benefit" reaching 5 times. Condition 2 (Special figure variation specified value) is conditional on the total number of variations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaching 100 times.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), the condition for ending the second general power support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the symbol jackpot "15R bonus available" of the second special drawing is the small hit regulation of the second special drawing. The value (condition 1) is that the occurrence of "10R bonus B small win" has reached 5 times. Moreover, the special figure variation specified value (condition 2) is conditioned on the fact that the total number of variations of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached 100 times.

(5. Startup process)
Next, the startup process executed by the main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 12. The startup process is a process executed when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.

As shown in FIG. 12, 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). This space is used to specify the start address of 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 there is a negative determination (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 controller 40 periodically executes an interrupt process (see FIG. 13), which will be described later, between the execution of process S12 and the re-execution of process S8 (for example, at a 4 mS cycle). .

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt processing executed by the main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, 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 636 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. 12).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 636 is not "3" (process S22: No), the main controller 40 executes 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 46 or displays an error display on the 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 511, the second big winning opening solenoid 512, and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 513 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 firing 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 511, the second big winning hole solenoid 512, and the general electric accessory solenoid 513. and security signals to the sight test equipment.

After the process S30, the main control device 40 performs register saving (process S31) and executes a performance display data creation process (process S32), as shown in FIG. 14. 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. 12) 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 the process S33, the main control device 40 executes a segment data creation process (process 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. 12).

Note that while the main controller 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the startup process (FIG. 12), 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. 12) 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. 13) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 15. As shown in FIG. 15, 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 activates the first large winning hole 25, the second large winning hole when the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507, or the general winning hole switch 509 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 509 and the out opening switch 510 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 (processing S105: No), the main control device 40 immediately ends this processing and returns to the interrupt processing (see FIG. 13).

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. 4) 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 46 to the effect that fraud has been committed. Note that the error notification by audio output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the error notification starts, and the error notification by the warning display on the production pattern display device 46 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. 16, the special map entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 13) 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. 16, in the "special pattern ball entry confirmation process", first, in process S110, it is determined whether or not the first special pattern starting port switch 503 detects a ball entering the first special pattern 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 pre-reading command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a pre-reading effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot or a reach on the reserved memory symbols of the effect pattern display device 46.

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. 15), 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 pre-reading command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a pre-reading effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot or a reach on the reserved memory symbols of the effect pattern display device 46.

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. 17, 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. 15). 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. 17, 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. 15) and ends this process.

If an affirmative determination is made in process S121 (process S121: Yes), in process S122 it is determined whether the number of reserved memories of regular figures stored in the reserved storage area 633 for regular figures is full (has the upper limit number been reached? No) Judgment. If the determination is affirmative (processing S122: Yes), the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in the process S122 (process S122: No), in the process S123, a random number for determining a hit of a regular 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. 18, the validity determination process (process S25) executed during the interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, 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. The details of the normal pattern validity determination process (processing S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 19 to 23.

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. 24 to 36.

(8-1: Ordinary map validity determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 19 to 23, the "ordinary pattern validity determination process" (process S200) executed in the validity determination process (process S25, see FIG. 18) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 19, 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 46. After processing S207, the main control device 40 moves to processing S208 shown in FIG. 20.

As shown in FIG. 20, in process S208, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the result of the determination of the common symbol is a hit. 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 normal figure game process (process S250, see FIG. 19).

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. 19, 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. 21.

As shown in FIG. 21, in step S213, the main control device 40 performs a propriety judgment based on a propriety judgment table (normal table) used in the normal pattern and a random number for determining a win. As a result, the result of the judgment is a hit, and if the judgment is affirmative in step S214 (step 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 if it is a negative determination in process S214 (process S214: No), the main control device 40 determines a loss symbol based on the random number for determining a winning symbol (process S218) At the same time, a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (processing S219).

In addition, in processing S216 and processing S219, the main control device 40 determines a fluctuation pattern so that the fluctuation time of the regular figure is shorter than in the normal gaming state if the gaming state is a variable probability game, a general power support state, etc. do. For example, the main controller 40 selects a variation pattern in which the variation time is 6.2 seconds in the normal gaming state, and selects a variation pattern in which the variation time is 6.2 seconds in the normal gaming state, and selects a variation pattern in which the variation time is 6.2 seconds in the normal gaming state. Select a variation pattern that is shorter than 0.7 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 46.

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 pre-processing for performing a performance corresponding to a normal pattern on the performance pattern display device 46 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 validity determination, the variation pattern of the common symbol, etc., as a common symbol variation start command, 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. 19).

(8-2: General map game processing)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 22, the normal pattern game process (processing S250) executed in the normal pattern correctness determination process (processing S200) will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, 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. 23.

As shown in FIG. 23, 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 passed since the opening of the general electric utility object 22 and the determination is negative (processing S253: No), the main control device 40 continues the general electric figure game processing (processing S250, FIG. 22 (see FIG. 18) and returns to the validity determination process (see FIG. 18).

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 in the case of an affirmative determination in process S252 (process S253: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electric utility object solenoid 513 to close the general electric utility object 22 (process 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. 22, 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. 22), and returns to the validity determination process (see FIG. 18). 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 513 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.

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

As shown in FIG. 24, in the "special symbol correctness determination process", the main control device 40 first determines in process S301 whether or not the jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is in progress is "0". If the determination is negative (processing S301: No), the present "special symbol validity determination processing" is ended and the process proceeds to the "special game processing" described later.

If an affirmative determination is made in process S301 (process S301: Yes), it is determined in process S302 whether or not a small hit flag indicating that a small win is in progress is "0". If the determination is negative (processing S302: No), the process moves to a "special game process" to be described later.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S302 (process S302: Yes), it is determined in the process S303 whether or not the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped. If the determination is affirmative (processing S303: Yes), it is determined in processing S304 whether or not the confirmed symbol of the special symbol is not displayed.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S304 (process S304: Yes), it is determined in the process S305 whether or not there is a pending memory for the second special symbol (process S305). If the determination is affirmative (processing S305: Yes), shift processing of the pending storage of the second special symbol is performed in processing S306. Through this shift process, the random number of the oldest pending memory among the pending memories of the second special figure becomes the object of the validity determination.

Next, in process S307, "1" is set to the second special figure flag indicating that the second special figure is judged to be appropriate or not.

On the other hand, if the determination is negative in the process S305 (process S305: No), it is determined in the process S308 whether or not there is a pending memory of the first special symbol. If the determination is affirmative (processing S308: Yes), shift processing of the pending storage of the first special symbol is performed in processing S309. Through this shift processing, the random number of the oldest pending memory among the pending memories of the first special symbol becomes the object of the validity determination.
In this way, the validity of the second special figure is determined with priority over the first special figure.

Next, in process S310, "1" is set to the first special symbol flag indicating that the first special symbol is appropriate or not.
Incidentally, if there is no pending storage of the first special figure and the second special figure in the process S308 and the negative determination is made (process S308: No), the process moves to the "special game process".

Following the process S307 or the process S310, as shown in FIG. 25, in a process S311, a validity determination is performed by comparing the validity determination table and the jackpot determination random number of the random number to be determined. Next, in process S312, it is determined whether or not the win/fail determination is a jackpot (symbol jackpot).

If the determination is affirmative in the process S312 (process S312: Yes), in the process S313, a jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for jackpot symbol determination of the random number that is the target of the validity determination. Next, in step S314, a jackpot fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of random numbers to be judged as a success or failure determination, and the current gaming state (normal game or general power support state).

In the subsequent process S315, a jackpot content setting process is performed, and the jackpot game (special game) content (first jackpot opening 25 opening patterns, opening performance time, ending performance time, etc.) and the game state after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, in process S316, control is performed to variably display the first special figure or the second special figure in the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283. Furthermore, in process S316, a special symbol fluctuation start command including data indicating the result of winning or rejecting (big hit, small hit, type of loss, presence or absence of reach, fluctuation time, etc.) is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production pattern control device 43. Perform processing to output to . As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 start changing the pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the performance symbol display device 46. Thereafter, the process moves to "special game processing".

If it is not a jackpot but a negative judgment in processing S312 (processing S312: No), as shown in FIG. Determine whether or not. If the small hit is an affirmative determination (processing S320: Yes), a small winning symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for symbol determination in processing S321.

In the subsequent process S322, a variation pattern determination process, a variation pattern for small winnings is determined according to the value of the random number for variation pattern determination and the current gaming state.
In the subsequent small win opening pattern determination process of process S323, the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 26 is determined according to the small win symbol determined in process S323.

Next, in the small win content setting process of step S324, the contents of the small win game (for example, opening performance time, ending performance time, etc.) and the game state after the small win game are completed based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol. Configure settings.

If there is neither a jackpot nor a small hit in processing S312 and processing S320 (processing S312: No, processing S320: No), the judgment of success or failure becomes a loss. Therefore, losing symbols are determined in process S325. Subsequently, in step S326, a variation pattern of losses is determined.

After completion of process S324 or process S326, it is determined in process S327 whether or not the electricity support flag is "1", thereby determining whether or not it is in the general electricity support state. If the determination is negative (processing S327: No), the process moves to processing S316 (FIG. 25). On the other hand, if the electricity support flag is "1" and the determination is affirmative (processing S327: Yes), in processing S328, the counting process of the electricity support counter, which is a condition for ending the general electricity support state, is performed, that is, the first The total number of fluctuations of the special figure and the second special figure is counted, and the number of times a small hit has occurred is counted by a small hit counter.

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

If an affirmative determination is made in process S360 (process S360: Yes), a small win count process is performed in process S361, and "1" is added to the small win count value of the small win counter.

Next, in process S362, it is determined whether the counted small hit count value matches the small hit specified value which is "termination condition 1" for ending the general electricity support state. For example, if the gaming state is the first power support state, it is determined whether the small hit count value is "1" or not. If the gaming state is the second general electricity support state, it is determined whether the small hit count value is "5" or not.

In process S362, if the counted small hit count value matches the specified small win value and an affirmative determination is made (process S362: Yes), it is shown that "termination condition 1" of the general electricity support state is satisfied in process S363. Set the condition 1 fulfillment flag to "1". In the subsequent process S364, the counted small hit count value is cleared.

On the other hand, if the determination is negative in processing S360 or processing S362 (processing S360: No, processing S362: No), a process of counting the number of special symbol fluctuations is performed in processing S365, and the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol are counted. Add "1" to the total special figure fluctuation count value with fluctuation.

Next, in process S366, it is determined whether the counted special figure variation count value matches the special figure variation specified value which is "termination condition 2" for ending the general electricity support state. For example, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation count value is "100" in either the first general power support state or the second general power support state in the gaming state. If the determination is negative (processing S366: No), the process returns. That is, the process returns to process S328 (FIG. 26) of the special symbol validity determination process, and then proceeds to process S316 (FIG. 25).

In process S366, if the counted special figure variation count value matches the special figure variation specified value and an affirmative determination is made (process S366: Yes), in process S367, "termination condition 2" of the general electricity support state is satisfied. Set "1" to the condition 2 satisfaction flag indicating that the condition 2 is met. In the subsequent process S368, the counted special figure fluctuation count value is cleared. Thereafter, the process returns to process S328 (FIG. 26) of the special symbol validity determination process, and moves to process S316 (FIG. 25).

If it is a negative determination in process S303 shown in FIG. 24 (process S303: No), as shown in FIG. 28, it is determined in process S330 whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed. If the determination is negative (processing S330: No), the process moves to "special game processing".

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

Subsequently, in process S332, it is determined whether the symbol is a jackpot symbol. If the determination is affirmative (processing S332: Yes), in processing S333, a process is performed to display the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283. conduct. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect pattern control device 43 cause the effect pattern display device 46 to definitively display the pseudo effect pattern corresponding to the jackpot pattern of the first special pattern or the second special pattern.

Subsequently, the condition device is started to operate (processing S334), and the accessory continuous operating device is started to be operated (processing S335). The condition device is a device necessary for operating the accessory continuous operating device in the jackpot game, and the accessory continuous operating device is a device that continuously operates the first special electric accessory.

Next, in step S336, it is determined whether the electric support flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (processing S336: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in processing S337. As a result, the gaming state in the jackpot game based on the symbol jackpot is transferred from the general power support state to the normal gaming state. Then, in step S338, the jackpot flag is set to "1". Subsequently, in the state designation command transmission process of process S346, a state designation command based on the electric support flag etc. is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43. Thereafter, the process moves to "special game processing".

If the symbol is not a jackpot symbol and a negative determination is made in processing S332 (processing S332: No), it is determined in processing S341 whether or not the symbol is a small winning symbol. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S341: Yes), in Processing S342, the second special symbol display device 283 performs a process of displaying the small winning symbol as a final result. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 definitively display the pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the small winning symbol of the second special symbol on the performance symbol display device 46. Then, in step S343, the small hit flag is set to "1". Thereafter, the process moves to "special game processing".

If it is not a small winning symbol in processing S341 (processing S341: No), it is a losing symbol, so in processing S344, the losing symbol is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283. I do. Along with this, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 display the pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the losing symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the performance symbol display device 46. In addition, in this process, the first special figure flag or the second special figure flag (see FIG. 24, process S307 or process S310) at the time of loss fluctuation is reset to "0".

Subsequently, in process S345, a state designation command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43. Thereafter, the process moves to "special game processing".

If the determination is negative in step S304 of FIG. 24 (step S304: No), as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined in step S350 whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed. If the determination is negative (processing S350: No), the process moves to "special game processing".

If the determination is negative in process S350 (process S350: Yes), the first special figure or the second special figure is displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 in the confirmed symbol display end process of process S351. A command regarding the end of the confirmed symbol display is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43.
In response to the above command, the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect pattern control device 43 end the final display of the pseudo effect pattern corresponding to the first special pattern or the second special pattern on the effect pattern display device 46.

In the subsequent process S352, it is determined whether the power support flag is "1" or not to determine whether or not the power support state is present. If the determination is negative (processing S352: No), the process moves to "special game processing".

In process S352, if it is a general power support state and an affirmative determination is made (process S352: Yes), it is determined in process S353 whether or not the condition 1 satisfaction flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (processing S353: Yes), the condition 1 satisfaction flag is reset to "0" in processing S354. In addition, in this process, while resetting the condition 1 establishment flag, it is also possible to clear the special figure fluctuation count value and the small hit count value.

Subsequently, in step S355, the power support flag for controlling the general power support state is reset to "0". As a result, the pachinko machine 1 ends the general power support state and returns from the general power support state to the normal gaming state. Thereafter, the process moves to "special game processing".

If the determination in step S353 is negative (step S353: No), it is determined in step S356 whether the condition 2 satisfaction flag is "1". If the determination is negative (processing S352: No), the process moves to "special game processing".

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

Thereafter, in step S355, the power support flag for controlling the general power support state is reset to "0". As a result, the pachinko machine 1 ends the general power support state and returns from the general power support state to the normal gaming state. Thereafter, the process moves to "special game processing".

(8-4: Special game processing)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 30 to 36, a "special game process" for implementing a small win game and a jackpot game will be explained. As shown in FIG. 30, the "special game process" first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is "0" in process S400. If it is an affirmative determination (processing S400: Yes), it is not a jackpot, so it is determined in processing S401 whether or not the small hit flag is "0" (processing S401). If the determination is affirmative (process S401: Yes), it is neither a jackpot nor a small win, so the "special game process" is ended and the process returns to the win/fail determination process (see FIG. 18).

If the determination is negative in the process S401 (process S401: No), it is a small hit, so it is determined in the process S402 whether or not a small win start performance is being performed (process S402). If the determination is affirmative and the small winning performance is in progress (processing S402: Yes), it is determined in processing S403 whether or not it is the small winning performance end time. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S403: Yes), in the second grand prize opening opening process of Process S404, the second special electric door of the second special electric accessory is operated to open the second grand prize opening 26 in Process S323 ( The opening pattern is set in FIG. 26).
Subsequently, in process S405, the detection of the ball entering the two specific areas 262 of the second big winning hole 26 is enabled.

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

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

If the second big prize opening 26 is open in process S406 and is affirmatively determined (processing S406: Yes), as shown in FIG. 31, the number of balls entering the second big prize opening 26 is specified in process S420 It is determined whether the number has reached one (processing S420). If the determination is affirmative (processing S420: Yes), the second grand prize opening 26 is closed in processing S422.
On the other hand, if the determination is negative in the process S420 (process S420: No), it is determined in the process S421 whether or not the opening time of the second big prize opening 26 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (processing S421: Yes), the second grand prize opening 26 is closed in processing S422.

If a negative determination is made in the process S421 (process S421: No) or if the specific area 262 is valid (process S407: Yes) in the process S407 (FIG. 30), the process moves to the specific area 262 in the process S430, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not a ball has landed (a prize).

If the determination in step S430 is affirmative (step S430: Yes), the operation of the condition device is started in step S431. Subsequently, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (processing S432).

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

After that, the following process is performed in the accessory jackpot setting process of process S436. First, the opening pattern of the first big prize opening 25, the start performance time of the accessory jackpot, the end performance time of the accessory jackpot, etc. are set. Then, an accessory jackpot start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production pattern control device 43. Furthermore, in this process, settings are made as to whether or not to continue the general electricity support state or to newly transition to the general electricity support state after the end of the jackpot game due to the accessory jackpot. Furthermore, when transitioning to a new general power support state, the termination conditions are set.

Subsequently, in process S437, the small hit flag is reset to "0". Next, the jackpot flag is set to "1" (processing S438). This causes a transition from a small hit to a yakuza jackpot. Furthermore, in step S439, the electric support flag is reset to "0". As a result, the gaming state in the jackpot game based on the accessory jackpot is transferred from the general power support state to the normal gaming state.
Then return.

In addition, in this "special game processing", when a ball enters the specific area 262 (processing S430: Yes) while the second big prize opening 26 of the small winning game is open (processing S421: No), the condition is immediately Although the configuration is such that the device and the accessory continuous activation device are activated, the second big prize opening 26 is closed, and the transition is made to the accessory jackpot, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of balls entering the second grand prize opening 26 reaches a specified number (processing S420: Yes) or when the opening time of the second grand prize opening 26 ends (processing S421: Yes), the second After the big prize opening 26 is closed, it is checked whether or not a ball has entered the specific area 262, and if a ball has entered, the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are activated to move to the accessory jackpot. It is also possible to have a configuration in which

If the determination in step S430 is negative (step S430: No), it is checked in step S440 whether the validity period of the specific area 262 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S440: Yes), a small winning ending performance is set in Processing S441, and a small winning ending command is thereby transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43. Then return.

If the determination is negative in the process S400 shown in FIG. 29 (process S400: No), as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined in the process S450 whether or not the first big prize opening 25 is open. If the determination is negative (Processing S450: No), it is determined in Processing S451 whether or not the jackpot interval is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (processing S451: Yes), it is determined in processing S452 whether or not it is the interval end time, and if the determination is affirmative (processing S452: Yes), the first special electric accessory is The first special electric door is operated to open the first big prize opening 25 in the next round of the jackpot game. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in process S451 (process S451: No), it is determined in process S454 whether or not a jackpot end performance is being performed. If the determination is negative (Processing S454: No), it is determined in Processing S455 whether or not a jackpot start performance is being performed.

If an affirmative determination is made in process S455 (process S455: Yes), it is determined in process S456 whether or not the jackpot start performance time has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (processing S456: Yes), in processing S457, the first special electric door of the first special electric accessory is operated to open the first big prize opening 25 in the first round game of the jackpot game. Then return.

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

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S450 (process S450: Yes), as shown in FIG. Determine. If the determination is affirmative (processing S460: Yes), the first big prize opening 25 is closed in processing S462.

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

Subsequently, in process S463, it is determined whether the final round of the jackpot has ended. If the determination is affirmative (process S463: Yes), a jackpot end performance process is performed in process S464, and thereby a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 (process S464). Then return.

If it is a negative determination in processing S463 (processing S463: No), an interval between openings (jackpot interval) processing is performed in processing S465, and thereby a jackpot interval command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production pattern control device 43. . Then return.

If an affirmative determination is made in process S454 (see FIG. 33) (process S454: Yes), as shown in FIG. 35, it is determined in process S470 whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. If the determination is negative (processing S470: No), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S470: Yes), the condition device is stopped in process S471, and the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (process S472).

Subsequently, in process S473, it is determined whether or not to transition to the general power support state after the end of the jackpot game, depending on the jackpot symbol or the small win symbol (process S473). If the determination is negative (processing S473: No), the process moves to processing S476. If the determination is affirmative (processing S473: Yes), the general electricity support state selected in the jackpot content setting process (processing S315 in FIG. 25 or processing S436 in FIG. 32) in the "electricity support frequency setting process" in process S474 ends. Set conditions.

FIG. 36 shows a subroutine of the "electronic support frequency setting process" executed in process S474, and this process first indicates in process S480 that the jackpot game is due to the validity determination of the first special symbol. A second special figure that determines whether the first special figure flag (see process S310 in FIG. 24) is "1" and indicates that the jackpot game is due to the judgment of the second special figure. Check that the flag is not "1".

If the determination is affirmative in process S480 (processing S480: Yes), the transition to the first general power support state will occur after the end of the jackpot game, so in process S481, a small Set the specified hit value to "1". Subsequently, in process S482, the special map specified value is set to "100" as the termination condition 2 of the first general electricity support state. Thereafter, the process returns to process S474 in FIG. 35, and the process moves from process S474 to process S475.

If the determination is negative in process S480 (processing S480: No), the transition to the second general power support state will occur after the end of the jackpot game, so in process S483, a small Set the specified hit value to "5". Subsequently, in process S484, the special map specified value is set to "100" as the end condition 2 of the second general electricity support state. Then return.

Returning to FIG. 35, in step S475, the power support flag is set to "1". By setting the power support flag to "1", the state transitions to the general power support state.

After execution of process S475 or when a negative determination is made in process S473, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set in process S476. In this case, if the electricity support flag is "1" in step S475, the state transitions to the general electricity support state after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the electric support flag is not "1", the normal game state will be entered after the end of the jackpot game. Then, in step S477, the jackpot flag is reset to "0" and the jackpot game ends.

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

(9: Production display mode)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 37 to 39, an example of a performance display performed on the performance symbol display device 46 of the pachinko machine 1 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 46 displays the pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Start fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 37(a), on the display screen of the production pattern display device 46, there is a large pseudo-sized pattern in the lower half, consisting of three numerical symbols, etc. corresponding to the fluctuations of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A performance 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 Tatsuyoshi", who is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed. Then, on the lower left side of the display screen, a first retained memory display image 731 indicating the existence of the reserved memory of the first special symbol is displayed. Similarly, a second retained memory display image 732 indicating the existence of the reserved memory of the second special symbol is displayed on the lower right side.

The pachinko machine 1 develops a reach performance when the expectation of a jackpot is high when the pseudo performance pattern 700 changes. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37(b), on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 46, a reach suggestion display section 722 is displayed on the upper left side, and a large reach pseudo effect image is displayed on the lower half of the display screen. 701 is displayed. In the reach pseudo effect pattern 701, two symbols on both sides stop at the same symbol, and only the center symbol is changing.

If the result of the judgment of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a jackpot (symbol jackpot), the pachinko machine 1 displays the upper left side of the display screen of the performance symbol display device 46 as shown in FIG. 37(c). A jackpot suggestion display section 723 is displayed. Then, a jackpot pseudo effect pattern 702 consisting of three identical patterns corresponding to the jackpot pattern of the first special pattern or the second special pattern is displayed in a large size in the lower half of the display screen. Further, as the character image 710, “Tatsuyoshi the bear” with a big smile is displayed.

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

When the pachinko machine 1 transitions to the first general power support state or the second general power support state after the end of the jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 notifies that effect on the effect pattern display device 46. For example, as shown in FIG. 38(a), after the jackpot game is over, the display screen of the effect pattern display device 46 displays a smiling "Kuma Tatsukichi" as the character image 710 and "Electronic Support Chance". An electricity support suggestion image 741 indicating transition to the first general electricity support state or the second general electricity support state is displayed. It is desirable that effects displays such as these be carried out from the end of the jackpot game to the start of the first special symbol variation after the start of the general power support state.

As the game progresses and the special symbols start to fluctuate in the first general power support state, for example, as shown in FIG. The specified small hit value is one time, and by winning one "10R bonus B small win (simply referred to as small win B)", the first general power support state becomes a jackpot and the second general power support state A RUSH entry expectation display image 742 is displayed to increase expectations for the transition to RUSH. In addition, a small pseudo effect pattern 700 is displayed in a variable manner at the bottom center of the display screen. Note that it is desirable that the RUSH entry expectation display image 742 continue until the general power support state ends according to end condition 2. It is also conceivable to alternately display the remaining number of continuations (not shown) according to end condition 2.

FIG. 38(c) shows a display example of the first fluctuation effect after transitioning to the second general power support state. Note that the second general power support state may be called "RUSH" because it is a gaming state that has a higher possibility of winning the accessory jackpot than the first general power support state and is more advantageous to the player. Therefore, a RUSH suggestion image 751 indicating the second general power support state is displayed at the upper center of the display screen. In the center of the display screen, the specified value of small winnings, which is the end condition 1 of the second general power support state, is 5 times, and there is a chance to win small winnings B 5 times, and it is a chance to increase the expectation level of winning the accessory jackpot. A number display image 752 is displayed.

As the game progresses and the small win count is added due to the occurrence of small win B in the second power support state, for example, as shown in FIG. A chance remaining number of continuations display image 753 showing the remaining number of continuations of the chance to obtain a jackpot from a hit is displayed.

As the game progresses, when a small hit B occurs in the first general power support state or the second general power support state, the occurrence of the small win B will be displayed at the bottom of the display screen, as shown in FIG. 39(b). A small win pseudo performance pattern 704 consisting of three same small win B patterns corresponding to the above is displayed as a final result. In addition, since small win B has a higher winning rate in the specific area 262 of the small win game than small win A, a chance display image 754 is displayed in the center of the display screen to increase the expectation of winning the accessory jackpot. .

When a "10R bonus C small win" (simply referred to as small win C) occurs, three identical small winnings corresponding to the occurrence of small win C will be displayed at the bottom of the display screen, as shown in FIG. 39(c). A small win C pseudo effect pattern 705 consisting of a win C pattern is displayed definitively. In addition, since the small hit C has an extremely higher probability of winning the accessory jackpot than the small winnings A and B, a special chance display image 755 is displayed in the center of the display screen, indicating an extremely high expectation of the accessory jackpot. do.

(10. Effects of Examples)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, it includes a first starting port 23 into which a ball can enter at any time, and a second starting port 24 consisting of a variable prize winning device 22. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 includes a success/failure determination means (processing S312, process S320) for determining whether or not the ball has won due to entry into the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24; Special symbol display devices 281 and 283 are provided which display a special symbol indicating a result in a fixed manner after variably displaying it. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, when the result of the win/fail determination is a win and a special symbol indicating a small win is displayed on the special symbol display device 283, the large prize opening 26 having the specific area 262 is opened in a predetermined opening state. A small winning game implementing means (processing S404) is provided for implementing a small winning game to be opened. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the result of the win/fail determination is a win and a special symbol indicating the winning of the jackpot is displayed on the special symbol display devices 281, 283, or the game ball enters the specific area 262 in a small winning game. By doing so, the basic configuration is a pinball game machine equipped with a jackpot game playing means (processing S457) for playing a jackpot game in which the jackpot opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. Then, the pachinko machine 1 includes a bonus game transition means (processing S475) that transitions the game state to a bonus game state (general power support state) that is advantageous for acquiring a small win after a predetermined jackpot game ends; It includes a bonus game ending means (processing S337, processing S355, processing S439) for terminating the continuation, and a small win counting means (processing S361) for counting the number of small winnings during the bonus game state. The bonus game transition means transitions the game state to the first bonus game state (first general electric power support state) after the end of the jackpot game caused by the ball entering the first starting port 23, while the second starting port 24 After the end of the jackpot game caused by the ball entering the ball, the game state is made to transition to a second bonus game state (second general power support state). Further, the bonus game ending means ends the bonus gaming state when the count value of the small win counting means reaches a predetermined specified value, and the bonus game ending means ends the first bonus gaming state for ending the first bonus gaming state. This configuration includes a specified value and a second specified value that ends the second bonus game state.

In this case, the pachinko machine 1 sets the second specified value for ending the second bonus gaming state larger than the first specified value for ending the first bonus gaming state. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that, in the first bonus game state, the special symbol fluctuation time associated with the judgment of validity caused by the ball entering the first starting port is not shortened.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 includes a small win selection means (processing S321) that selects one small win from a plurality of types of small wins when the result of the judgment is a small win. The small win counting means is configured to count the number of times a specific type of small win is won. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the rate of ball entry into a specific area differs depending on the type of small win.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the conditions for terminating the general power support state after the end of the jackpot game are the condition for terminating by the occurrence of a symbol jackpot or accessory jackpot, and the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition to the condition that ends when the value reaches a predetermined specified value, the number of occurrences of a specific small hit (small hit B) in the general electricity support state is counted, and when the counted value reaches a predetermined small hit specified value. We set conditions for termination. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 has a first normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the determination of the validity of the first special symbol, and a second normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the determination of the validity of the second special symbol. The support state is distinguished from the support state, and the small hit default value is set to be different for both. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can change the player's expectations for the next jackpot depending on the difference between the first general power support state and the second general power support state, and expands the gameplay in the bonus game state. This makes it possible to further improve the interest of the game.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the small hit prescribed value is different between the first general electric power support state and the second general electric power support state, and the second general electric power support Since the small hit regulation value of the state has been increased, the state will change from the normal gaming state to the first general support state, and by hitting the jackpot in the first general support state and overcoming the first hurdle, the general power support state will continue. The period is lengthened, the chance of winning a jackpot due to the determination of the validity of the second special symbol is expanded, a game with high expectations for a jackpot can be realized, and players can be entertained.

For example, if the specified small hit value in the second normal power support state is 50 times and the special figure variation specified value is also 50 times, the pachinko machine 1 will set the small hit specified value in the first normal power support state due to the first win. Termination condition 1 based on (1 time) becomes the actual termination condition, but in the second general electricity support state, termination condition 2 based on the special figure fluctuation specified value (50 times) becomes the actual termination condition.

In addition, since the pachinko machine 1 does not shorten the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the first general power support state, the performance time at the time of fluctuation is not reduced even in the first general power support state, which has a shorter duration than the second general power support state. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectations of the players through the performance.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 counts the number of occurrences of a specific small win B, and ends the power support state when the counted value reaches a predetermined small win regulation value. As long as the user wins a small hit (small win A, small win C), he or she can continue to be in the power supply support state while getting a chance to win a jackpot.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the rate of balls entering a specific area in a small winning game varies depending on the type of small winning. As a result, in the pachinko machine 1, there are small wins with a high degree of expectation that an accessory jackpot will occur and small wins with a low degree of expectation. Therefore, for example, if the specific small hit that is the condition for ending the Fuden support state is a small win with a high rate of ball entry into a specific area, then a game where the expectation of a jackpot is high but the duration of the Fuden support state is short. can provide sex. On the other hand, if the specific small win is a small win with a low ball entry rate, it is possible to provide a gaming experience in which the general power support state continues for a long time. In this case as well, by winning a small hit with a high ball entry rate before the general electricity support state ends, it is possible to provide a game in which there is a high expectation of winning the accessory jackpot.

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

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the type of small winnings to be counted may change depending on the type of jackpot symbol selected at the time of winning in the determination of success or failure, or the type of small winning symbol. Thereby, the jackpot expectation level of a specific small win can be changed depending on the type of the jackpot symbol or the small win symbol, and more interesting gameplay can be provided.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game, which is caused by the determination of the validity of the first special figure, is the first power support state, and the condition is determined by the determination of the validity of the second special figure. Although the state after the end of the jackpot game was distinguished as the second general power support state, it is not limited to this. For example, the first general support state is set as the first general support state after the end of the jackpot game due to winning in the normal gaming state (non-general support state), and after the end of the jackpot game due to the winning in the normal general support state. It is also conceivable that the state is distinguished as the second general power support state, and the small hit prescribed value is different between the two.

It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and can be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a large winning opening having a specific area is arranged only in the right-handed area, and the large winning opening is shared by a small winning game and a jackpot game.
Furthermore, the present invention provides an enclosed game machine that collects the fired game balls inside the game machine, fires them again with a firing device, and manages the number of balls held by a player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. May be applied to

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20 game areas, L: Left-handed area, R: Right-handed area, 46: Production pattern display device, 22: Ordinary electric accessory (variable winning device), 23: First special Figure starting hole (first starting hole), 24: Second special figure starting hole (second starting hole), 25: First big winning hole, 26: Second big winning hole (big winning hole), 262: Specific area , 281: 1st special symbol display device (special symbol display device), 283: 2nd special symbol display device (special symbol display device), 40: Main control device (correctness determination means, small hit game implementation means, jackpot game implementation means, bonus game transition means, bonus game ending means, small hit counting means, small winning selection means), 42: Sub-integrated control device

Claims (1)

A first starting port that allows ball entry at any time,
A second starting port consisting of a variable winning device;
Win/fail determining means for determining whether or not a winning ball is won due to the ball entering the first starting port or the second starting port;
a special symbol display device that fluctuates and then displays a special symbol indicating the result of the validity determination;
The result of the win/fail judgment is a win, and a special symbol indicating a small win is displayed on the special symbol display device, thereby implementing a small win game in which a large prize opening having a specific area is opened in a predetermined opening manner. A means for implementing a small winning game,
A big prize is won when the result of the judgment is a winning and a special symbol indicating the winning of the jackpot is displayed on the special symbol display device, or when a game ball enters the specific area in the small winning game. A pinball game machine comprising a jackpot game playing means for playing a jackpot game in which the mouth opens in a predetermined opening manner,
In the win/fail determination caused by the ball entering the second starting port, a small hit has a higher probability of winning than a jackpot,
a bonus game transition means for transitioning the game state to a bonus game state advantageous for acquiring a small win after the predetermined jackpot game ends;
Privilege game ending means for terminating the continuation of the privilege game state;
a small hit counting means for counting the number of small winnings won during the bonus game state;
Equipped with
The bonus game transition means transitions the gaming state to a first bonus gaming state after the end of the jackpot game that occurred in the non-bonus gaming state, while transitioning the gaming state to the specific area that occurred in the first bonus gaming state. After the jackpot game caused by the ball ends, the game state is caused to transition to a second bonus game state,
In the second bonus gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol indicating the result of the validity determination is shorter than the variation time of the special symbol indicating the result of the validity determination in the first bonus gaming state,
The small winning includes a first small winning that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area, and a second small winning that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the specific area than the first small winning. ,
The small hit counting means counts the number of times of the second small win,
The bonus game ending means terminates the first bonus game state when the count value of the small win counting means reaches a first specified value in the first bonus game state, while the second bonus game ends. When the count value of the small win counting means reaches a second specified value in the state, the second bonus game state is ended,
A pinball game machine in which the first specified value is smaller than the second specified value.

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