JPH1015175A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game rich in variation. SOLUTION: A ready-to-win mode corresponding to random numbers is selected on the basis of a table selected from a table group storing four types of ready-to-win modes corresponding to each of the random numbers used for selecting a plurality of ready-to-win modes, and random numbers for selecting the ready-to-win modes, so as to keep selection probability for selecting one ready-to-win mode from four types of ready-to-win modes at the preset time for every mode. In addition, a table selected upon the first entry of a game ball into a special pattern operation hole after turning on a power supply is changed to another table.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly, to a game machine for selecting one reach mode in accordance with a selection probability for selecting one reach mode from a plurality of reach modes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, for example, 15 special designs designed by numbers and characters are arranged in three rows (left row, middle row, right row) and fluctuated for each row. A special symbol display device for displaying while playing is provided at the center of the game board.

[0003] In a pachinko machine, when the passage of a pachinko ball through a special symbol operating port (a so-called starting port) is detected, the special symbol fluctuates for each row, and when a predetermined time has passed, this fluctuation is generated for each row. And the special symbol display device is controlled so that one special symbol is displayed in each of the three rows of the upper row, the middle row, and the lower row for each column. In addition, the fact that the special symbol fluctuates due to the passage of the pachinko balls through the starting opening is called starting.

[0004] In the pachinko machine, when a special symbol in each row is the same in a predetermined manner when the fluctuation is stopped, a relatively large opening disposed at the lower center portion of the game board of the pachinko machine is opened. (So-called jackpot). Note that, in the predetermined mode, a combination of each special symbol in each column selected linearly, for example, a combination of each special symbol in at least one row of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row of each column, a left column, and a middle row Combination of the upper, middle, and lower special symbols in the order of the column, right column, and the lower, middle, and right columns in the order of the left, middle, and right columns, respectively.
And there are combinations of special symbols in the upper row.

[0005] On the other hand, the pachinko machine fluctuates the right symbol after the stopped special symbols in the left and middle rows become the same in the above-mentioned predetermined mode by various variation methods (hereinafter referred to as reach mode). In other words, the method of changing the special symbol in the right column while blinking the display, the method of changing the special symbol in the right column at a slow speed, or the special symbol in each column before the symbols in the left and middle columns stop. There is a so-called overall reach that fluctuates in synchronization and then stops simultaneously. Then, when all the special symbols in each column stop changing, if the special symbol in the right column is different from the special symbol in the left column and the middle column, the jackpot does not occur, and the reach mode at this time is deviated and reach In other words, if the special symbol in the right column is the same as the special symbol in the left column and the middle column, the jackpot is obtained, and the reach mode at this time is called a jackpot reach.

[0006] A gaming machine has been proposed in which the probability of occurrence of each of the plurality of reach modes with respect to the total number of starts and the probability (expected value) of each of the plurality of jackpots with respect to the total number of times that the reach mode has occurred are set in advance. (JP-A-7-323122).

That is, for each of the plurality of reach modes, the probability of the outreach reach and the probability of the jackpot reach with respect to the total number of reach modes generated are set in advance so as to have values corresponding to the respective reach modes. . For example,
One reach mode with multiple reach modes (hereinafter referred to as
(Reach mode A) is set so that the probability of the outreach is 1/4 of the entire reach and the probability of the reach of the jackpot is 1/2 of the entire reach of the jackpot. In addition, the number of occurrences of the off-reach is set to be 15 times larger than the number of occurrences of the jackpot reach.

In this case, the occurrence probability P0 of the reach mode A (in the case of the out-of-reach reach and in the case of the jackpot reach) and the expected value P1 of the reach mode A indicate that the plurality of reach modes that have occurred are out of reach. Assuming that the total number is n1 and the total number of hits reach is n2 (n1 = 15.times.n2), it can be expressed by equations (1) and (2).

[0009]

(Equation 1)

[0010]

(Equation 2)

[0011]

However, the above-mentioned occurrence probability and expected value preset for each of the plurality of reach modes are the same for each type of pachinko machine.

Therefore, if the player plays the pachinko machine a plurality of times, the occurrence probability and expected value are formed as a fixed concept. Therefore, when the player plays the pachinko machine again, it is possible to predict to what extent the reach mode occurs at the start of the game and at what expected value a jackpot occurs.

In this way, the player can predict at what ratio the reach mode will occur at the start of the game and at what expected value the jackpot will occur.
You cannot enjoy a variety of games with similar pachinko machines. Therefore, the player cannot feel fun with the pachinko machine of the same type, and thus does not play with the pachinko machine of the same type.

In addition, even in the case of a pachinko machine belonging to a so-called stochastic variable machine in which the occurrence probability of the reach mode from the occurrence of a big hit to the occurrence of the next big hit becomes high, the special row of three rows in the above-mentioned predetermined mode is used. If the symbol does not become the certain special symbol, the occurrence probability and the expected value are fixed in advance, so that there is no change in not being able to enjoy a variety of games.

On the other hand, in view of the above fact, there has been proposed a game machine in which the probability of occurrence of the reach mode can be set from the outside (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 6-98969). There is no specific description about setting the occurrence probability to any value by any method.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and has as its object to provide an amusement machine that enables a variety of games.

[0017]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a plurality of reach modes in which a plurality of reach modes each have at least all of a selection probability and a jackpot expected value at the time of selection are not the same as any other. Selecting means for selecting one reach mode based on one set selection condition among the selection conditions; and selecting one selection condition from the plurality of selection conditions when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and selecting the reach mode. Setting means for setting as a selection condition for selecting a mode.

In other words, the selection means selects at least one of the selection probabilities of each of the plurality of reach modes and the expected value of the jackpot at the time of selection from among a plurality of selection conditions which are not identical to any of the other selection modes. One reach mode is selected on the basis of the reach mode, and a selection condition for selecting the reach mode is set by selecting one selection condition from a plurality of selection conditions when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the setting means. You.

Therefore, before and after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the selecting means selects one reach mode based on the same or different selection condition as the previously set selecting means.

As described above, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, one setting condition is selected from the plurality of setting conditions, and the plurality of selection conditions are selected according to the selection probability of each of the plurality of reach modes and the jackpot expectation at the time of selection. Since at least all of the values are not the same as any other, the reach mode is thereafter selected according to the select probability of the reach mode of the selected selection condition, and the reach mode occurrence probability and the jackpot expected value at the time of selection are fixed. Can be prevented from being stored in the player.

Thus, when the player plays the game machine again, the reach mode is generated with a different occurrence probability from that of the reach mode predicted by the previous play, and the reach mode predicted by the previous play is selected. A jackpot may occur with an expected value different from the jackpot expected value at the time. Therefore, the player can enjoy a variety of games, and can improve the player's sense of play.

Here, at least one random number value is made to correspond to each reach mode, and one selection condition is set from a plurality of selection conditions. A numerical value may be extracted, and one reach mode corresponding to the extracted random number value may be selected based on the extracted random number value and the set selection condition.

As described above, by extracting a random number value and selecting one reach mode corresponding to the extracted random number value based on the extracted random number value and set selection conditions, even under one selection condition, Each of the reach modes is randomly selected, so that the player can enjoy a variety of games and improve the player's playing feeling.

Further, as in the invention according to claim 3, at least one random number value is made to correspond to each selection condition to determine the selection probability of each of the plurality of selection conditions, and the setting means includes: A random number value may be extracted and one selection condition corresponding to the extracted random number value may be selected.

As described above, by extracting a random value and selecting one selection condition corresponding to the extracted random value,
The selection conditions are selected at random, and the player can enjoy a variety of games, thereby improving the player's sense of play.

Further, as in the invention according to claim 4, the setting means may select one from a plurality of selection conditions according to a specific rule. That is, the setting means may select one of the plurality of selection conditions in accordance with the selection order of the selection conditions predetermined as a specific rule. Note that the specific rule is not limited to the selection order of the selection conditions being predetermined.

Further, the setting means may forcibly set a selection condition different from the previously set selection condition.

As described above, if a selection condition different from the previously set selection condition is forcibly set, one reach mode is selected based on different selection conditions before and after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Can enjoy a variety of games, and can improve the player's sense of play.

Further, the selection probabilities that the respective selection conditions are selected by the setting means may not be all the same or may be all the same.

Further, as in the invention according to claim 7, the plurality of selection conditions include a selection condition in which the selection probabilities of all reach modes are not 0, a selection condition in which the selection probability of at least one reach mode is 0, The selection condition where the expected jackpot value when selecting each reach mode is not all 0, the selection condition where the expected jackpot value when selecting at least one reach mode is 0, and the jackpot whenever at least one reach mode is selected. At least one of the selection conditions may be included.

Further, as in the invention according to claim 8, at least one unique reach mode not included in all reach modes selected by all other select conditions is selected as the plurality of select conditions. May be included.

In addition, the predetermined condition may be a specific condition generated at a predetermined initial stage as in the invention of claim 9, and the progress of the game as in the invention of claim 10 May be set as a specific condition that occurs in association with.

As described above, when the predetermined condition is satisfied,
Since the selected table is changed to another table, it is possible to prevent the reach mode from being selected by the changed table and setting the reach mode selection probability or the like to the player as a fixed concept. .

[0034]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a control block diagram of a pachinko machine according to the amusement machine of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine has an MPU 12. MPU12
Is provided on the game board (not shown) of the pachinko machine via the output interface 14 and a plurality of special symbols are displayed.
Special symbol display device 16 arranged in columns (left column, middle column, right column) and displayed by being changed for each column, normally arranged on the game board and displaying, for example, numbers from 0 to 7 in order A symbol display device 18 and, for example, an LED display device 20 which is arranged near the special symbol display device 16 and turns on and blinks four LEDs (not shown) for displaying a winning storage number are provided.

The MPU 12 also has a special winning opening solenoid 22 for opening an open plate (not shown) arranged on the game board via an output interface 14, a special symbol operation port (starting port, and the above-mentioned game board). ), A normal electric accessory solenoid 24 for operating a normal electric accessory (not shown), a speaker 26 for generating light music and the like, a lamp display device 28 for lighting a lamp, and the like. Other illumination lamps 30 are connected.

Further, the MPU 12 has a special symbol start switch 34 disposed near the special symbol operation port through the input interface 32 for detecting that a pachinko ball has passed through the special symbol operation port. A normal symbol start switch 36 disposed near the symbol operation gate and detecting that a pachinko ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate, and disposed at a predetermined position in the special winning opening exposed by opening the opening plate and pachinko A continuation switch (so-called V switch) 38 for detecting that the ball has passed the predetermined position and a 10-count switch 40 for counting up to ten pachinko balls per round in the special winning opening are connected.

Further, the MPU 12 includes a power supply circuit 48 for supplying power to the control unit, a ROM 44 storing a control program for a pachinko machine, a RAM 46 functioning as a work area of the MPU 12, and a reset circuit 50.
Is connected. Note that the reset circuit 50 includes MP
A pulse signal from the periodic timer counter and a signal for monitoring the power supply state from the power supply circuit 48 are input from U12.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a main routine of the present embodiment. This routine is repeatedly executed by a reset signal every predetermined time (for example, 4.0 [ms]).

In step 52 of FIG. 2, it is determined whether or not the power is turned on for the first time (processing that is not performed until the power is turned on), that is, whether or not the power is turned on from the off state. If the determination is affirmative, the data stored in the RAM 46 is erased (cleared) in step 54 to return to the initial state, and in step 56, the initial data necessary for executing the present main routine is stored in the RAM 46. And the routine proceeds to step 58. Here, initial setting data, for example, setting 1 is set as reach probability setting data to be described later. This step 58 is repeatedly executed until a reset signal is input again by the reset circuit 50 (4.0 [ms] after the start of the main routine).

As described above, when 4.0 [ms] has elapsed since the start of the main routine, this routine is executed again by the reset signal from step 52. However, since the power has already been turned on, step 52 is denied. When the determination is made, the process proceeds to step S60. Note that various timers described later function by counting the number of times every 4.0 [ms].

In step 60, a random number updating process to be described later, a port output process for operating the special symbol display device 16 and the like, a port input process for reading out a signal from the special symbol start switch 34 and the like, and an output buffer output in the port output process are performed. The common processing 1 such as clearing the output buffer for initializing the contents is executed. In step 62, an open / short error of the 10-count switch is detected.
It is determined whether any error has occurred. If there is any error, at step 66, error processing is executed, and the routine goes to step 74. If not, the routine goes to step 68.

In step 68, a start winning process, a normal symbol start winning process, a start winning timer process, and a game-related timer process, which will be described later, are executed. These processes are processes for executing a special symbol process and a normal symbol process.

In step 70, a mode number (MODE)
The special symbol processing corresponding to is executed. This processing is divided into a function for changing the special symbol (during start-up) and a function for executing the jackpot processing (during heavy duty). In addition, during start-up, there are processes 0 to 10 to be executed in correspondence with MODE = 0 to 10, and during the period of time, MODE = 1
There are processes 11 to 13 to be executed corresponding to 1 to 13.

In step 72, the F mode number (FMO
Normal symbol processing corresponding to DE) is executed. This processing includes processing 0 to processing 3 executed when FMODE is 0 to 3.

In step 74, common processing 2 such as external information output setting processing, prize ball control processing, sound effect generation processing, display control buffer setting processing, lamp display processing, LED display data set, etc. is executed, and step 58. Proceed to. At step 58, symbol random number update processing (details will be described later)
And wait for the next reset signal.

Next, step 68 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step 82 of FIG. 3, it is detected whether or not the pachinko ball has won the special symbol operation port based on whether or not the special symbol start switch 34 is turned on.
If the pachinko ball has not won the special symbol operation port, the subroutine is terminated. If the pachinko ball has won the special symbol operation port, at step 84, the reach mode selection probability setting completed flag described later is used. Then, it is determined whether or not the pachinko ball has won the special symbol operation port for the first time after turning on the power today. If a number of pachinko balls have already been won in the special symbol operation port, the process proceeds to step 90. On the other hand, if the pachinko ball wins the special symbol opening for the first time today after power-on, in step 86, the updated reach mode selection probability setting random number (see step 294 in FIG. 21).
Is set at step 88, the first determination data (reach mode selection probability setting completed flag) is set, and the extracted random number value for reach mode selection probability setting is set as reach mode selection table setting data in the RAM 46. Set in the table for use table selection. When the reach mode selection probability setting flag is set in this way, step 84 is a negative determination thereafter.

In the next step 90, it is determined whether or not the winning storage number is the upper limit. Here, the prize memory number has not yet started to change due to the prize of the pachinko ball to the special symbol operation port,
This is the number waiting for the start, and is represented by C in this embodiment. In addition, the prize memory is, when a special symbol operating port is won during the special symbol change, that is, a special symbol operating port is won during the special symbol change, the special symbol starts to change, and during the change of the special symbol. This is for rescue in the event that there is a new prize in the special symbol operation port. The maximum number of winnings is
The number is 5 (not limited to 5) including the current fluctuation (four has not yet started fluctuation). Thereby, after the current change is completed, a change of the special symbol up to four times is newly guaranteed. Note that one storage number is subtracted for each change. Therefore, the fluctuation starts and when C <4,
From that point on, 4-C additional winning memories are secured. Therefore, by determining whether or not C ≧ 4, it is determined whether or not the number of winning storages is the upper limit. When C ≧ 4, the present subroutine is terminated. When C <4, in step 92, the winning storage number is added (C ← C + 1).

In the next step 94, a random number for jackpot determination (see step 270 in FIG. 21) is extracted, and step 9
In step 6, the extracted random numbers for jackpot determination are stored in a random number memory corresponding to the number of stored prizes C (see Table 1). Note that C = 0
Area is a random number memory corresponding to the symbol currently changing.

[0050]

[Table 1]

In step 98, a start winning timer is set in a winning timer memory corresponding to the number of stored winnings (see Table 2).

[0052]

[Table 2]

Next, the normal symbol starting process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Step 102 in FIG.
Then, it is detected whether or not the pachinko ball has passed through the ordinary symbol operation gate, based on whether or not the ordinary symbol start switch 36 is turned on. If the pachinko ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate, this subroutine is terminated. If the pachinko ball has passed the ordinary symbol operation gate, at step 104,
It is determined whether or not the winning storage number is the upper limit. Here, the winning memorized number is a number that has not yet started to fluctuate due to the passage of the pachinko ball to the normal symbol operation gate and is waiting for the start,
In the present embodiment, it is represented by D. In addition, the upper limit of the number of stored prizes is four (not limited to four) even during the current fluctuation. Therefore, by determining whether or not D ≧ 4, it is determined whether or not the winning storage number is the upper limit. If D ≧ 4, this subroutine is terminated. If D <4, the winning storage number is added in step 106 (D ← D + 1).
In the next step 108, a random number for determining the hit of the ordinary symbol (see step 274 in FIG. 21) is extracted, and step 1 is executed.
In step 10, the extracted random numbers for hit determination are stored in a random number memory corresponding to the number of winning symbols for the ordinary symbols. Note that the random number memory for ordinary symbols has the same configuration as in Table 1.

At step 112, a start winning timer is set in a normal symbol winning timer memory corresponding to the number of stored winnings. The winning symbol memory for ordinary symbols has the same configuration as in Table 2.

Next, the start winning timer process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Step 11 of FIG.
In step 4, the value of the start winning timer memory corresponding to the number of winning symbols for special symbols is updated for all areas of C = 0 to 4 (1
Subtraction). However, the area that has already timed out and is 0 is not subtracted.

As shown in Table 2, the start winning timer corresponding to C = 0 stores 129, and the main routine is executed every 4.0 [ms].
Is up after 129 * 4.0 [ms]. That is, the winning timer corresponding to the symbol that is currently fluctuating times out after 129 * 4.0 [ms]. In step 116, the same processing as in step 114 is executed for the start winning timer corresponding to the ordinary symbol.

Next, a game-related timer process will be described with reference to FIG. In this process, each time the main routine is executed, various timers are updated (1 is subtracted). However, when these timers are 0, no subtraction is performed. The various timers include a special symbol automatic stop fixed time timer (step 101), a normal symbol automatic stop fixed time timer (step 103), a special symbol combination confirmation timer (step 105), and a large combination start wait timer (step 101). 1
07), the leading role interval timer (step 109),
Big winning opening time timer (step 111), heavy duty end wait timer (step 113), ordinary electric accessory opening timer (step 115), normal design end wait timer (step 117), reach 2 processing pause timer (step 119).

Next, step 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. The process executed when MODE = 0 is the start waiting process (process 0) shown in FIG. 7, and the start wait process is performed when the special symbol is stopped and the game is waiting for the game start (the change of the special symbol). Is executed.

At step 118 in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the number of starting memories is zero. That is, it is determined whether or not the winning storage number C = 0 described with reference to FIG. If C = 0, step 12
In 2, because the pachinko ball has not won the special opening,
Processing is performed so as to be displayed as a demonstration on the special symbol display device 16, and this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, if C = 0 is not satisfied, step 1
At 20, C (starting memory number (winning memory number)) is decremented by one (C ← C−1), and the random number memory and the winning timer memory are shifted. Hereinafter, this processing, including the processing of steps 92 to 98, will be described with reference to FIGS.

If the pachinko ball has not been won in the special symbol operation port, as shown in FIG.
No valid data is stored in the random number memory and the winning timer memory corresponding to.

On the other hand, when a pachinko ball wins in the special symbol operation port, FIGS. 32 (b) to 32 (e) and FIGS.
The data in the random number memory and the winning timer memory change in the order of FIG.

That is, when one pachinko ball wins in the special symbol operation port, as shown in FIG. 32B, the extracted random number (77) for determining a jackpot is stored in a random number memory corresponding to C = 1, The timer (1500) is stored in the winning timer memory corresponding to C = 1.

Thereafter, when the fluctuation starts, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the random number (77) for determining a jackpot in the random number memory corresponding to C = 1, the starting winning timer (1500) of the winning timer memory corresponding to C = 1, and the random number memory corresponding to C = 0 and Shift to the winning timer memory (step 120).

When the main routine is started 100 times (100 * 4 [ms] has elapsed) after the start of the fluctuation, when the pachinko ball is additionally won in the special symbol operating port again, as shown in FIG. In addition, the extracted jackpot determination random number (121) is stored in a random number memory corresponding to C = 1, the start winning timer (1500) is stored in a winning timer memory corresponding to C = 1, and at this time, C = 0 is also stored. The starting prize timer to be performed is (1400).

Furthermore, when the main routine starts 300 times, when a pachinko ball is additionally won in the special symbol operating port, as shown in FIG. 32 (e), the extracted random number (3) for jackpot determination is changed to C = 2. Is stored in the prize timer memory corresponding to C = 2, and at this time, the start prize timers of the start memories of C = 0 and 1 are (1100),
(1200).

Further, assuming that one special symbol operation port has been won again when the main routine has started 50 times and an additional second symbol has been won when the main routine has started 100 times, as shown in FIG. 33 (a). As described above, the extracted jackpot determination random numbers (58) and (6) are stored in the random number memories corresponding to C = 3 and 4 by the start winning timers (1350) and (150).
0) is stored in the prize timer memory corresponding to C = 3, 4. At this time, the start prize timers of the start memories of C = 0, 1 are (1000), (11), respectively.
00).

Further, when the main routine is started 1000 times, as shown in FIG. 33B, the start prize timers of the start memories of C = 0 to 4 are set to (0) and (10), respectively.
0), (350), and (500), and the fluctuation stops.

Further, when the main routine is started 200 times, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the start prize timer of the start memory of C = 0, 1 is not decremented when it becomes 0, so that (0), (0) ), And the start prize timers of the start memories of C = 3 and 4 are (150) and (300).

When the next change starts, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the data of the random number memory of C = 1 to 4 and the winning timer memory are shifted to the random number memory of C = 0 to 3 and the winning timer memory. I do. Note that 0 is stored in the random number memory of C = 4 and the winning timer memory.

Further, when the main routine starts 100 times, the pachinko ball is again placed in the special symbol operation port.
When more than one coin is won, as shown in FIG.
= 4 random number memory in the random number memory and C =
(1500) is stored in the winning timer memory of No. 4 and the starting winning timers of the starting memories of C = 0 to 3 are (0), (0), (50) and (200), respectively.

The above is repeated. Tables 1 and 2
Each main memory has 5 main routines before the next fluctuation starts.
If it starts 00 times, at the start of fluctuation, Table 3,
Table 4 below.

[0073]

[Table 3]

[0074]

[Table 4]

By setting MODE = 1,
When the main routine is executed next time, an initial variation process described later is executed, and data necessary for the initial variation process is set. The data required for the initial fluctuation processing includes, for example, a fluctuation sound start command, a fluctuation lamp display mode, fluctuation speed data, an initial fluctuation symbol number, and an automatic stop fixed timer. Incidentally, the automatic stop fixed timer is for continuing the minimum fluctuation from the start of the fluctuation, and after the transition from the initial fluctuation processing to the high-speed fluctuation processing, it is determined whether or not this automatic stop fixed timer has timed out. This is used to determine whether to shift from the high-speed fluctuation processing to the stop processing. Note that during a high probability (probability fluctuation), a shorter value is set to the automatic stop fixed timer than in other cases than during a high probability.

The process executed when MODE = 1 is the initial variation process (process 1) shown in FIG.

At step 126 in FIG. 8, a special symbol in the left column (hereinafter referred to as left symbol), a special symbol in the middle column (hereinafter referred to as middle symbol), and a special symbol in the right column (hereinafter referred to as right symbol) are displayed. Each of them is sequentially changed at the above-described changing speed.

At step 128, it is determined whether or not the special symbol has changed by the number of the initial variable symbols. If the special symbols have not changed by the number of the initial changing symbols, the subroutine is terminated. After that, when the main routine is executed several times, the special symbol fluctuates by the number of the initial fluctuating symbols, and the affirmative determination is made in step 128, and by setting MODE = 2 in step 130, the next time When the main routine is executed, high-speed fluctuation processing described later is executed, and data necessary for high-speed fluctuation processing is set. In addition, the data required for the high-speed fluctuation processing is the fluctuation speed for changing the design at high speed,
It is a variable number of sheets.

The processing executed when MODE = 2 is the high-speed fluctuation processing (processing 2) shown in FIG.

At step 132 in FIG. 9, whether the automatic stop fixed timer has expired is determined based on whether the automatic stop fixed timer is 0. If the automatic stop fixed timer has not timed out, the routine proceeds to step 136, where If the stop fixed timer has expired, step 134
Then, it is determined whether or not the start winning timer has timed out based on whether the starting winning timer is 0 or not. If the start winning timer has not timed out, steps 136, 138, 1
In the order of 40, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are changed at the above-described changing speed, respectively, and this subroutine ends.

When the main routine is executed a number of times, the automatic stop fixed timer and the start winning timer both time-up, and the determinations in steps 132 and 134 are each affirmative, and in step 142, the steps in FIG. It is determined whether or not the starting random number value corresponding to the winning storage number C = 0 extracted and stored in 120 is a jackpot value (for example, “7”), thereby determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot.

If it is a jackpot, step 144
Then, a random number for a jackpot stop symbol (see step 272 in FIG. 21) to be described later is extracted, a jackpot stop symbol is determined, and a jackpot shift flag is set.
Go to 50. The random numbers for the jackpot stop symbol are, for example, 0 to 14, and each of the random numbers corresponds to 15 types of special symbols such as left symbol = middle symbol = right symbol.

On the other hand, if it is not a jackpot, in step 146, each random number for the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol (see steps 280, 286, and 290 in FIG. 21).
Is extracted, and a departure stop symbol is determined. In addition, for the left design,
From the random numbers for the middle symbol and the right symbol, if the combination of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is a combination of the big hit symbol, if the combination of the big symbol is not stopped, the right Change the stop symbol to the next symbol.

At step 148, the extracted random number value (FIG. 2)
1 based on steps 280, 286 and 290), it is determined whether or not the left stop symbol is the middle stop symbol, that is, whether or not reach is reached.
Proceed to 56. The determination of the reach or not is made by determining whether or not the combination of the stop symbols may have a big hit. When this fluctuation pattern is entered, the expectation of the jackpot increases.

In the overall reach pattern (the symbols in all the rows are stopped at once), the above-mentioned determination may be made to determine whether or not to enter the reach mode. (It is also possible to provide a random number for generating out-of-overall reach and make a determination). In a pachinko machine in which the symbols stop in the order of the left row, the right row, and the middle row, the left stop symbol = the right stop symbol. Thus, there are various types of pachinko machines depending on the specifications of the machines.

As described above, basically, when there is a possibility of a big hit when stopping to the second symbol, a special variation mode (reach) is performed. However, like the overall reach, until the final stop,
In the case where a part of the combination of the stop symbols is not known, the reach variation may be performed irrespective of the combination of the final stop symbols, so that there is no limitation.

In the case of reach, in step 150, the reach mode is determined from the current reach mode selection table and the reach mode selection random number. That is, the extracted reach mode selection probability setting random numbers are set in steps 86 and 88 in FIG.
It is determined whether the big hit has been lost or not, and in step 144, the big hit shift flag is set. As a result, the reach mode selection probability setting and reach mode selection table are selected from the reach mode selection probability setting table (Table 5, stored in the ROM). That is, the head address of the reach mode selection probability setting table is calculated, and the reach mode selection probability setting random number is added to the head address. For example, if the leading address of the reach mode selection probability setting table is I (for example, address 1000) and the reach mode selection probability setting random number is i (3), the reach mode selection table and the probability setting are I + i (10
03) is obtained from the data stored at the address. In Table 5, the random number for reach mode selection probability setting is “random number”, the table for reach mode selection is “table”, the reach mode selection probability setting is “probability setting”,
expressing.

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[Table 5]

Here, the reach mode selection table will be described. The reach mode selection table is stored in the ROM in advance for each probability setting (probability setting 1 to probability setting 3) for each of the outreach and the jackpot reach. That is, the reach mode selection tables of the probability setting 1 to the probability setting 3 in the out-of-reach reach are as shown in Tables 6, 7, and 8, and the probability setting 1 in the jackpot reach 1, 3, and 5
Tables 2 and 4 for selecting reach modes in probability setting 3
6 is as shown in Tables 9, 10 and 11. In each of the reach mode selection tables 1 to 6, the reach mode selection random number is expressed as “random number” and the reach mode selection table is expressed as “table”.

For example, if 5 is set as the reach mode selection probability setting random number and if the jackpot transition flag is determined to be a jackpot, the reach mode selection probability setting table (Table 5) is used to determine the reach mode selection probability. Table 4 is selected.

Then, a reach mode corresponding to the reach mode selection random number is selected from the selected reach mode selection table and reach mode selection random number (see step 276 in FIG. 21). That is, the head address of the selected reach mode selection table is calculated, the reach mode selection random number is added to the head address, and the reach mode is selected from the data stored at the address of the added value.

For example, as described above, the jackpot is a big hit, the probability setting 2 and the reach mode selection table 4
If (see Table 10) is selected and 3 is extracted as the reach mode selection random number, the reach 1 processing mode (reach mode 1 in the table) will be selected.

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[Table 6]

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[Table 7]

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[Table 8]

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[Table 9]

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[Table 10]

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[Table 11]

In the next step 152, it is determined whether or not the reach 1 processing mode has been selected. In the case of the reach 1 processing mode, the process proceeds to step 154, and in the case of not the reach 1 process mode, the process proceeds to step 156.

At step 154, by setting MODE = 6, the next time the main routine is executed, the reach 1 processing mode process described later is executed, and data necessary for the reach 1 processing mode process is set. Set and execute all symbol replacement processing.

At step 156, by setting MODE = 3, the next time the main routine is executed, the left symbol deceleration stop processing described later is executed, and the data required for the left symbol deceleration stop processing ( The deceleration speed, the number of symbols to be changed before stopping, etc.) are set, and the left symbol replacement process is executed.

Here, the symbol replacement process for all the symbols (step 154) and the left symbol (step 156) is as follows. That is, for example, the left symbol is changed (stopped)
Then, when the process shifts to the middle symbol deceleration stop processing mode and stops after changing the number of fixed symbols (for example, two symbols), the predetermined symbol and the middle symbol during the high-speed change are the two symbols of this stopped symbol.
It does not always match the symbol before the symbol. Therefore, the display symbol is changed to the symbol two symbols before the middle stop symbol as the synchronization of the fluctuation. As a result, in the next processing mode, two symbols fluctuate and can be stopped at the determined stop symbol. In step 154, this symbol replacement process is executed for all the symbols, and in step 156, for the left symbol.

Note that, in the case of replacing all symbols, first, the left symbol is replaced before the remaining variable number which can be determined at random, and then the middle symbol and the right symbol are also replaced so that left symbol = middle symbol = right symbol.

The process executed when MODE = 3 is the left symbol deceleration stop process (process 3) shown in FIG.

In step 158 of FIG. 10, the left symbol is changed at the aforementioned deceleration speed, and in step 160, it is determined whether the left symbol has changed by the number of symbols described above.
If the left symbol has not changed by the number of symbols, the process proceeds to step 138 in FIG. Then, while the main routine is executed several times, the left symbol fluctuates by the number of symbols set, and a positive determination is made in step 160, and by setting MODE = 4 in step 162, The next time the main routine is executed, the middle symbol deceleration stop process, which will be described later, is executed, and the data required for the middle symbol deceleration stop process (deceleration speed, the number of symbols to be varied until stopping) are set. Then, a process similar to the above-described symbol replacement process is performed on the middle symbol, and the process proceeds to step 140 in FIG.

The process executed when MODE = 4 is the middle symbol deceleration stop process (process 4) shown in FIG.

In step 164 in FIG. 11, the middle symbol is changed at the aforementioned deceleration speed, and in step 166, it is determined whether or not the middle symbol has changed by the number of symbols described above.
If the middle symbol has not fluctuated by the number of symbols, the process proceeds to step 140 in FIG. Then, while the main routine is executed several times, the middle symbol fluctuates by the number of symbols, and the affirmative determination is made in step 166. In step 168, it is determined whether the stopped middle symbol is the same as the left symbol. It is determined whether or not reach has been reached. If the reach is not reached, MODE is set to 5 in step 170, so that the next time the main routine is executed, the right symbol deceleration stop process described later is executed, and the right symbol deceleration stop process is executed. Necessary data (deceleration speed, number of symbols to be changed before stopping, etc.) are set, and in step 172, right symbol replacement processing is executed.
The right symbol replacement process performs the same process as the left symbol replacement of step 156 on the right symbol.

If the reach is reached, step 174 is reached.
Then, clear the offset of the right symbol. Here, the symbol offset will be described.

It is assumed that a symbol number assigned to the entire symbol character is N. In the example shown in FIG. 34A, the symbol characters 15, 14,. . . The symbol numbers of 8, 7, ... 0 are
0, 1,. . . 7, 8 ... 15.

The display position data of the symbol is the symbol number N *
(The number of lines in one symbol) + the offset (the number of lines corresponding to the deviation from the symbol display origin).

For example, when 7 is displayed on the entire display surface M as shown in FIG. 34B, the symbol number = 8 and the offset = 0.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 34C, when the latter half of 7 and the former half of 8 are displayed on the display surface M, if the number of symbol lines is 50, the symbol number = 7 and the offset = 2.
4 is represented.

The reason why the symbols are divided into two data, the symbol number and the offset, is that it is simpler in terms of software processing to perform the stop symbol, the reach determination, and the like based on the symbol number.

Then, the offset is cleared by leaving the symbol number as it is (basically it is not replaceable) and setting only the offset as the display origin of the symbol.

On the other hand, the reason for clearing only the offset is that if the symbol is changed by a fixed number of times from the reach to the determined stop symbol by a fixed number, it is possible to determine whether a hit or miss has occurred during the reach. Is not changed, the number of fixed symbols (or time) fluctuates from the current symbol, and then fluctuates until a stopped symbol is reached.

Thus, when the reach mode is set,

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## EQU3 ## A variation including a variation between the fixed number + (0 to the number of symbols -1) (3) makes it difficult to predict at which symbol to stop.

By the way, the method of setting the offset to 0 is sufficiently possible. However, setting the offset to 0 can be confirmed from the situation where it is difficult to identify a fluctuating symbol due to the high-speed fluctuation of the symbol at the moment of reaching. This is the moment when the pattern shifts to a great change. At this time, it is visually better that the symbol is displayed on the entire display surface M, and the number of subsequent changes is calculated in advance by the equation (3), and the pattern is changed by the remaining number. If the speed and the display mode are changed in various ways, the processing is simple and a great effect can be easily obtained. However, if the offset is included in the equation (3), the calculation becomes complicated, and if only the offset is cleared, there is no real harm even if it is cleared. Because there is no.

In the next step 176, it is determined whether or not the reach 2 processing mode has been selected. In the case of the reach 2 processing mode, by setting MODE = 7 in step 178, the next time the main routine is executed, the reach 2 processing mode described later is executed, and the reach 2 processing mode is set. The necessary data (such as the timing for temporarily stopping the right symbol) is set, and the present subroutine ends.

If it is not the reach 2 processing mode, it is determined in a step 180 whether or not the reach 3 processing mode is selected. In the case of the reach 3 processing mode, by setting MODE = 8 in step 182, the next time the main routine is executed, the reach 3 processing mode described later is executed and the reach 3 processing mode is set. The necessary data is set, and this subroutine ends.

If the operating mode is not the reach 3 processing mode, the reach 4
Since the processing mode has been selected, in step 184,
By setting MODE = 9, the next time the main routine is executed, a reach 4 processing mode, which will be described later, is executed, data necessary for the reach 4 processing mode is set, and this subroutine is terminated. .

The processing executed when MODE = 5 is the right symbol deceleration stop processing (processing 5) shown in FIG.

At step 186 in FIG. 12, the right symbol is changed at the aforementioned deceleration speed. At step 188, it is determined whether or not the right symbol has changed by the number of symbols described above. If the symbols have not changed, the present subroutine ends. When the main routine is executed several times, the right symbol fluctuates by the number of symbols set, and the affirmative determination is made in step 188, and by setting MODE = 10 in step 190, When the main routine is executed, a role confirmation wait processing mode, which will be described later, is executed, and data necessary for the role confirmation wait processing mode is set (such as setting of a role confirmation wait timer). finish.

The processing executed when MODE = 6 is the reach 1 processing mode processing (processing 6) shown in FIG.
Reach 1 processing mode changes directly from high speed fluctuation without going through left symbol deceleration stop and middle symbol deceleration stop, and each symbol in left column, middle column and right column is synchronized with the same symbol and fluctuates slowly This is a so-called overall reach process.

In step 192 of FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the left symbol and the middle symbol have stopped changing. If the change of the left symbol and the middle symbol is not stopped, in step 194,
The left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are changed synchronously, and if the left symbol and the middle symbol have stopped changing, step 19 is executed.
At 6, the right symbol is changed until it changes by the set number of symbols.

In the next step 198, it is determined whether or not the change of all the symbols has been completed. If the change of all the symbols has not been completed, this subroutine is ended. Then, when the main routine is executed several times, the fluctuation of all the symbols ends, and the affirmative determination is made in step 198, and the same processing as step 190 is performed in step 200.
In addition, in step 198, there is a case where the vehicle goes through step 196 before the affirmative determination is made, but if the vehicle does not go through, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol stop at the same time and become a big hit, and After the left symbol and the middle symbol are stopped, only the right symbol continues to fluctuate, resulting in a miss or a jackpot. The case and data for these variations are set in step 154.

The processing executed when MODE = 7 is the reach 2 processing mode (processing 7) shown in FIG.

At step 202 in FIG. 14, the timing for temporarily stopping the right symbol is reached, and it is determined whether or not a pause timer is set (paused) as described later. If paused, this subroutine ends. If not paused, it is determined in step 204 whether or not it is before suspension (the timing to suspend the right symbol is not reached). If it is before the stop, in step 208, it is determined whether or not the passing right symbol has reached the stop position. If the right symbol during the passage has not reached the pause position, the right symbol is changed while being displayed in the normal display method in step 212, and the subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if the passing right symbol has reached the temporary stop position, in step 210, a temporary stop timer is set, and the present subroutine ends. As a result, the fluctuation of the right symbol stops until the temporary stop timer times out. Thereby, when the main routine is executed thereafter, the affirmative determination is made in step 202, and the present subroutine ends. On the other hand, if the main routine is executed several times, the pause timer times out. In this case, since the negative determination is made in step 202 and the suspension has already been suspended, the negative determination is made in step 204. In step 206, the right symbol is changed while blinking, and the process proceeds to step 188 in FIG.

As described above, when the vehicle reaches the reach state,
Since the fluctuation of the right symbol pauses and fluctuates while the right symbol blinks after the pause, it is possible to make the player think that it will be a big hit, and to improve the playing feeling of the player. it can.

The processing executed when MODE = 8 is the reach 3 processing mode (processing 8) shown in FIG.

In step 214 in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the right symbol being passed is within the range of -3 to +1 symbols of the currently stopped left symbol and middle symbol. For example, if the currently stopped left and middle symbols are 7, the passing right symbol is 4
It is determined whether (= 7-3) to 8 (= 7 + 1). If the determination is negative, in step 218, the right symbol is changed at high speed, and the process proceeds to step 188 in FIG. When the right symbol is changed at a high speed in this way, the right symbol passing therethrough becomes -3 to +1 of the currently stopped left symbol and the middle symbol.
In step 216, the right symbol is changed at a change speed slower than the change speed of the initial change process and the high-speed change process, and the process proceeds to step 188 of FIG.

As described above, since it is displayed at a slow change speed in the vicinity of the right symbol which is the same as the currently stopped left symbol and middle symbol, the player is given a sense of expectation that a big hit will occur. This can improve the player's playing feeling.

The processing executed when MODE = 9 is the reach 4 processing mode (processing 9) shown in FIG.

In step 220 of FIG. 16, the right symbol is changed by the number of symbols set in step 184 of FIG. 11, and the process proceeds to step 188 of FIG.

In this case, a so-called normal reach is obtained, and a monotonous reach expression is obtained. The processing executed when MODE = 10 is the combination confirmation weight and combination confirmation processing (processing 10) shown in FIG.

In step 224 of FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the combination confirmation wait timer has timed out. If the time has expired, in step 226, it is determined whether or not the above-described jackpot transition flag has been set. Determine whether or not. If it does not shift to the jackpot, at step 228, MODE = 0 is set so that the next time the main routine is executed, the above-described start waiting processing mode is executed and the start waiting processing mode is required. After setting the appropriate data, the subroutine ends.

In the case of shifting to the jackpot, step 2
At 30, by setting MODE = 11, the next time the main routine is executed, a large-part start weight processing mode, which will be described later, is executed, and data necessary for executing the large-part start weight processing mode are set. Is set and the subroutine ends.

Here, the data set includes, for example, the setting of a major role start wait timer. In addition, the big role start weight was designed for the purpose of preventing the customer from rushing (especially when there is no remaining ball) if the big winning opening is opened immediately after the symbol stops and the big hit becomes a big hit. It is provided for the purpose of displaying a demo to customers.

The processing executed when MODE = 11 is the big win start wait processing (processing 11) shown in FIG.

In step 231 of FIG. 18, the main part start wait display process is set. In step 232, it is determined whether or not the main part start wait timer has timed out. If not, the present subroutine is terminated. If the time is up, in step 234, the MO
By setting DE = 12, the next time the main routine is executed, the special winning opening processing mode is executed, and data necessary for the special winning opening processing mode is set. End the subroutine.

The processing executed when MODE = 12 is the special winning opening processing (processing 12) shown in FIG.

At step 236 in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the continuation switch 38 has been turned on, that is, whether or not the pachinko ball has passed a predetermined position in the above-mentioned special winning opening. Counting process to count the number of pachinko balls winning in the special winning opening
W non-passing error check processing, large role display processing, and a large winning opening movable single solenoid set processing for controlling a solenoid that drives a mechanism that makes it difficult to win V from the first V winning in the same time until the end of opening. . At step 238, it is determined whether or not the time of the interval timer has expired. That is, it is determined whether or not the timer of a predetermined time, which is started at the end of opening of the special winning opening (when the opening plate is closed) and is next opened until the opening of the special winning opening, has not expired. . If the time has not elapsed, data is set during the interval in step 240, and the present subroutine ends. As a result, the set light music or the like is generated from the speaker 26, and the contents specific to the interval are displayed on the special symbol display device 16.

On the other hand, when the time of the interval timer has expired, it is determined in a step 242 whether or not the interval end flag has been set. That is, in the present embodiment, since the special winning opening is opened 16 times, there are a total of 15 intervals. However, in this step 242, it is determined whether or not the interval has just timed up (immediately after the time-up, at the end of the time-up). Is determined by the interval end flag. If the interval has just ended, it is determined in step 244 whether or not a V prize has been made at that time and the right to open next time has been acquired. Since the interval processing is not executed in the final round (here, 16 rounds), the processing ends without being determined to be continued. If continued, the next release data is set, and this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if not continued, the process proceeds to step 260.

If the interval timer has already expired, it is determined in step 248 whether or not one open time of the open plate has ended. If the opening time of the release plate has not expired, it is determined in step 250 whether or not the number (count value) of the pachinko balls winning in the special winning opening is 10 or more based on a signal from the 10 count switch 40. If the count value is not 10 or more, in step 252, the special winning opening is set and the subroutine is terminated. If the count value is 10 or more, step 2 is executed.
Proceed to 58.

On the other hand, if the opening time of the opening plate has ended, it is determined in step 254 whether or not the count value is zero. When the release time of the release plate ends,
Normally, some pachinko balls win the special winning opening. However, even if the opening time of the opening plate ends due to a failure of the special winning opening solenoid 22 and an incorrect count SW (removal, movement, etc.), the counting is continued. The value may be 0. Then, in step 254, it is determined whether or not the count value is 0, so that the open plate does not open due to a failure of the special winning opening solenoid 22 or the count SW is incorrect, so that the pachinko ball is not detected. Detects a state where does not pass through the special winning opening or cannot be counted, and sets no-pass error data.

In the next step 258, it is determined whether or not the release plate has been opened 16 times, that is, whether or not it is the last time. If it is the last time, by setting MODE = 13 in step 260, the next time the main routine is executed, the large-completion end wait processing mode described later is executed, and the large-completion end wait processing mode is executed. The necessary data is set, and the subroutine ends.

On the other hand, if it is not the last round, step 26
At 2, the interval data is set, and the present subroutine ends.

The process executed when MODE = 13 is the large-completion end wait process (process 13) shown in FIG.

At step 264 in FIG. 20, a special role end display process for informing the special symbol display device 16 that the large role process has ended is executed. At step 266, it is determined whether or not the time for the large role end wait timer has expired. to decide.
When the time is up, in step 268, the main role end data (in this case, if the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol, data in a high probability state) is set, and MODE =
At the same time, the data for executing the start waiting process is set, and the subroutine is terminated.

Next, the random number updating process executed in step 60 will be described with reference to FIG. The range of random numbers shown below is an example, and is not limited.

In step 270 of FIG. 21, the jackpot determining random numbers (0 to 224) are determined, in step 272 the jackpot symbol random numbers (0 to 14) are determined, and in step 274, the normal symbol determining random numbers (0 to 12) are determined. In step 276, the reach mode selection random number (0 to 15) is updated, in step 278 the normal non-design symbol random number (0 to 5) is updated, and in step 280, the left symbol random number (0 to 14) is updated.

In step 282, it is determined whether or not the left symbol random number has returned to 0. If the value has not returned to 0, this subroutine is terminated.
In step 4, the random number for the variation pattern (0 to 225) is updated.

In step 286, a random number for a medium symbol (0 to 1)
4) is updated, and in step 288, the random number
It is determined whether or not the subroutine has been returned. If the value has not returned to 0, this subroutine ends.
At 90, the right symbol random number (0 to 14) is updated. At step 292, it is determined whether or not the right symbol random number value has returned to 0. If not, the subroutine is terminated.
If it returns to 0, the reach mode selection probability setting random number (0 to 7) is updated in step 294, and this subroutine is terminated.

Since the symbol random number updating process in step 58 starts from step 276 in FIG. 21, detailed description will be omitted.

Next, the processing F0 to F3 executed corresponding to the FMODE in step 72 will be described.

The process executed when FMODE = 0 is a normal symbol change waiting process (process F0) shown in FIG.

At step 296 in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol start storage number D = 0. If D = 0, the subroutine ends. If D = 0, step 298.
Then, subtract the normal symbol start memory number (winning memory number) (D ←
D-1) Then, the random number memory for normal symbols and the winning timer memory are shifted, and the automatic stop fixed time is set in the timer. Further, by setting FMODE = 1, the next time the main routine is executed, the later-described ordinary symbol variation processing mode is executed, and the ordinary symbol variation processing mode sets low probability data.

In step 300, it is determined whether or not the probability is high (so-called probability fluctuation is occurring). If it is during the high probability, in step 302, the normal symbol automatic stop fixed time during the high probability is set again, and the number of the numerical value per hit is set in the high probability. If not during high probability, step 304
Then, the number of numerical values per hour is set, and step 30
Proceed to 6.

In step 306, a random number per symbol is usually determined (step 27 in FIG. 21) to determine the stop symbol.
4) and whether the extracted random number for determining a normal symbol hit is equal to the hit value (the value set in steps 302 and 304 (the number of hits increases and the probability increases during high probability)) It is determined whether or not it is a hit, and if it is a hit, in step 308, a hit stop symbol is set,
If it is not a hit, in step 310, a departure stop symbol is set, and this subroutine is terminated. Note that FMODE = 1 is set in steps 308 and 310.

The process executed when FMODE = 1 is the ordinary symbol variation process (process F1) shown in FIG.

In step 314 of FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the time for fixing the normal symbol automatic stop for continuing the minimum fluctuation from the start of the fluctuation has elapsed. When the normal symbol automatic stop fixed timer times out, step 31
At 6, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol winning timer has timed out. If the normal symbol winning timer has timed out, it is determined in step 318 whether the changing symbol is the same as the stopped symbol. If the changing symbol is the same as the stop symbol, it is determined in step 320 whether or not the stop symbol is a hit. If not, in step 324, the FMO
By setting DE = 3, the next time the main routine is executed, the normal symbol end wait process described later is executed, and data necessary for executing the normal symbol end wait process is set. Then, this subroutine ends. On the other hand, if it is a hit, step 32
In step 2, by setting FMODE = 2, the next time the main routine is executed, an ordinary electric accessory (ordinary electric hand) opening process, which will be described later, is executed, and the ordinary electric auditors opening process is executed. The necessary data is set, and the subroutine ends.

If a negative determination is made in Steps 314 to 318, a normal symbol is changed in Step 326, and this subroutine ends.

The process executed when FMODE = 2 is the ordinary electric accessory opening process (process F2) shown in FIG.

At step 330 in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory opening timer has expired. If the time has expired, the routine proceeds to step 324 in FIG. On the other hand, if the time is not up, step 332
Then, the normal electric accessory is released, and this subroutine is terminated.

The process executed when FMODE = 3 is the normal symbol end wait process (process F3) shown in FIG.

At step 336 in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the end wait timer has timed out. If the time has expired, at step 338, the normal symbol processing mode is cleared (FMODE = 0), and this subroutine is executed. To end.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the random number for setting the reach mode selection probability is extracted and the reach mode selection probability is extracted at the initial stage when the pachinko ball is turned on for the first time after the power is turned on to the special symbol operation port. The reach mode selection table is selected according to the setting table and the state of the jackpot, and the reach mode corresponding to the reach mode selection random number is selected from the selected reach mode selection table and the reach mode selection random number. The selection probability and expected value of each of the four reach modes of the pachinko machine can be randomly changed every day.

Since the selection probability and the expected value of the reach mode can be changed at random in this manner, the reach mode can be generated with a different occurrence probability from that predicted today because the player played on the previous day or the like. Thus, the player can enjoy a variety of games as if playing with a different kind of pachinko machine even with the same kind of pachinko machine, and can improve the player's playing feeling.

Here, by selecting the reach mode selection table, the reach mode selection probability and the expected value of the reach mode of the pachinko machine can be changed to be different from the selection probability and the expected value of the previous day or the like. The possible principle will be described.

Assuming that the total number of starts is N, the number of out-of-reach reaches n1 and the number of jackpot reach is n2 of the total number of starts N is N- (n1 + n2) ).

Probability A of occurrence of out-of-reach for all starting N
Is n1 / N, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot reach (the jackpot probability) B with respect to the total number of starts N is n2 / N, and the total number of starts N
Is the probability of occurrence of all reach for (n1 + n2) / N = A
+ B.

In the probability setting for the off-reach, the selection probability T1 of a certain reach mode is represented by x1 / X, where X is the number of random numbers in the probability setting and x1 is the number of random numbers corresponding to the reach mode. Becomes

In the probability setting for the jackpot reach, the selection probability T2 of the reach mode is represented by y1 / Y, where Y is the number of random numbers in the probability setting and y1 is the number of random numbers corresponding to the reach mode. Becomes

The selection probability C of the reach mode (out) for the total number of starts N is (n1 / N) * (x1 / X)
= A * T1 and the selection probability D of the reach mode (big hit) with respect to the total number of starts N is (n2 / N) * (y1 /
Y) = B × T2.

The occurrence probability E of the reach mode (out) for all reach numbers (n1 + n2) is obtained from equation (4).

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(Equation 4)

The occurrence probability F of the reach mode (big hit) with respect to the total reach number (n1 + n2) is obtained from equation (5).

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(Equation 5)

The occurrence probability G of all the reach modes (out + big hit) for all reach numbers (n1 + n2) is (6)
Obtained from the equation.

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(Equation 6)

Expected big hit value (probability of occurrence of the relevant reach mode (big hit) with respect to all reach numbers / probability of occurrence of all relevant reach modes (outside + big hit) with respect to all reach numbers) H
Is obtained from equation (7).

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(Equation 7)

For example, A = 1/15, B = 1/225,
If T1 = 1/16 and T2 = 5/16, A + B = 1
6/225, C = A × T1 = 1/240, D = B × T2
= 1/720, E = C / (A + B) = 5.85%, F =
D / (A + B) = 1.95%, G = E + F = (C + D)
/(A+B)=7.81%, H = F / G = D / (C +
D) = 25%.

As understood from the above equation, the selection probability and the jackpot expectation value of the reach mode change according to the numbers x1 and y1 of the random numbers stored corresponding to the reach mode in the probability setting. Therefore, for each probability setting, the number x1, y of random numbers corresponding to the reach mode
1 is different, the reach mode selection probability T
1, T2 and the jackpot expected value H change.

The selection probabilities T1 and the like of the reach modes in the probability settings 1 to 3 are as shown in Tables 12 to 14.

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[Table 12]

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[Table 13]

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[Table 14]

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. This embodiment has the same configuration as the above-described first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described. The operation of the present embodiment has the same operation parts as the operation of the above-described first embodiment. Therefore, the same operation parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Only different operation parts will be described. .

That is, as shown in FIG. 26, the start winning process in step 68 of this embodiment is performed in steps 84 to 8 in the start winning process (see FIG. 3) of the first embodiment.
8 is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 27, the high-speed fluctuation processing in step 70 of the present embodiment differs from the high-speed fluctuation processing of the first embodiment (see FIG. 9) in the following points. That is, if the determination in step 148 is affirmative, in step 400,
Based on the first determination data to be described later, it is determined whether or not the first reach, that is, whether or not the reach has been reached for the first time today. If the reach is reached for the first time today, the process of step 86 (the random number extraction process for reach mode selection probability setting) is executed, and in the next step 402, the first determination data is set, and the reach mode selection probability setting randomness is set. A numerical value is set in a reach mode selection probability setting buffer as reach mode selection table setting data, and step 15 is performed.
Go to 0.

As described above, in the present embodiment, at the initial stage of reaching the first time today, the reach mode selection probability setting random number is extracted, and the reach mode selection table is selected from the reach mode selection probability setting table. Like that.

In the above-described first embodiment, the pachinko ball is placed in the special symbol opening at the initial stage of winning for the first time today. In the second embodiment, the pachinko ball is opened in the early stage of reaching the first reach today. At this stage, the reach mode selection probability setting random number is extracted and the reach mode selection table is selected from the reach mode selection probability setting table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. At the time of insertion, when the pachinko ball first wins in the big winning opening,
Normally, when a pachinko ball first passes through the symbol operation gate,
For example, when the number of times the symbol changes to a predetermined value for the first time, a reach mode selection probability setting random number may be extracted, and the reach mode selection table may be selected from the reach mode selection probability setting table.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. This embodiment has the same configuration as the above-described first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation of the third embodiment will be described. The operation of the present embodiment has the same operation parts as the operation of the above-described first embodiment. Therefore, the same operation parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Only different operation parts will be described. .

That is, the start winning process in step 68 of this embodiment is as shown in the above-described second embodiment (FIG. 26).

As shown in FIG. 28, the start waiting process of step 70 of the present embodiment differs from the start waiting process of the first embodiment (see FIG. 7) in the following points. That is, after the processing in step 120, in step 500, the reach mode selection probability setting change random number (see step 506 in FIG. 29).
Is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the extracted reach mode selection probability setting change random number is a specific value. If the extracted reach mode selection probability setting change random number is not a specific value, this subroutine is terminated, the probability setting is not changed, and if the extracted reach mode selection probability setting change random number is a specific value, step 502 is executed. Then, the reach mode selection probability setting random number is set in the use table selection buffer as the reach mode selection table setting data, and the specific value (judgment value) of the next reach mode selection probability setting change random number is set. End the subroutine.

As described above, in the present embodiment, at the start of the start that occurs as the game proceeds, a dedicated random number (a random number for changing the reach mode selection probability setting) is extracted, and the extracted random number for changing the reach mode selection probability setting is specified. If the value is a value, the probability setting is changed.

As described above, in order to extract the reach mode selection probability setting change random number, in the random number update processing of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the reach mode selection probability setting change random number update processing (step 506).

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. This embodiment has the same configuration as the above-described first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation of the fourth embodiment will be described. The operation of the present embodiment has the same operation parts as the operation of the above-described first embodiment. Therefore, the same operation parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Only different operation parts will be described. .

That is, the start winning process in step 68 of this embodiment is as shown in the above-described second embodiment (FIG. 26).

As shown in FIG. 30, the high-speed fluctuation processing in step 70 of the present embodiment differs from the high-speed fluctuation processing of the first embodiment (see FIG. 9) in the following point. That is, if the determination in step 148 is affirmative, in step 600, the number-of-missing reach counter is incremented by one, and
It is determined whether or not the counter has reached a predetermined value (determination value) in step 2, and if the counter has reached the determination value, in step 604, the reach mode selection probability setting random number value is set in the reach mode selection table. The data is set in the buffer for use table selection as application data, and the next determination value (count for determination) is set.

On the other hand, after the processing in step 144, that is, when the jackpot has been hit, in step 606, the miss reach number counter is cleared, and the routine proceeds to step 150. As described above, when the jackpot has been hit, the missed reach number counter is cleared. Therefore, the missed reach number counter becomes the determination value when the missed reach reaches a predetermined number of times (determination value times).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability setting is changed when the reach that does not become a big hit (out-of-reach) continues for a predetermined number of times.

As described above, the judgment value is changed every time the probability setting is changed so that the timing of changing the probability setting is difficult to understand. Good.

Also, when a big hit occurs, the out-of-reach reach counter is cleared to change the probability setting when the out-of-reach occurs continuously for a predetermined number of times. May be cleared when the probability setting is changed, and the probability setting may be changed when the accumulated number of out-of-reach reaches the determination value. It should be noted that the determination value may be kept constant without changing.

In the above-described fourth embodiment, the probability setting is changed when the out-of-reach reaches a predetermined number of times. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
The probability setting may be changed when the number of start times that did not result in a jackpot becomes a predetermined number of times continuously or cumulatively.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. This embodiment has the same configuration as the above-described first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation of the fifth embodiment will be described. The operation of the present embodiment has the same operation parts as the operation of the above-described first embodiment. Therefore, the same operation parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Only different operation parts will be described. .

That is, the start winning process in step 68 of this embodiment is as shown in the above-described second embodiment (FIG. 26).

As shown in FIG. 31, the high-speed fluctuation processing in step 70 of the present embodiment differs from the high-speed fluctuation processing of the first embodiment (see FIG. 9) in the following points. That is, if step 148 makes a negative determination, at step 700, at least one stop symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is a specific symbol (a symbol that has been determined in advance to change the probability setting (setting change and Is determined) or not. If the stop symbol is not a specific symbol, step 156
If the stop symbol is a specific symbol, step 70
In step 2, a random number for reach mode selection probability setting is set in a buffer for use table selection as data for setting a reach mode selection table, and in step 704, a next specific symbol (a symbol to be changed next time) is determined. To step 156.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability setting is changed when the off-stop symbol is a specific symbol.

Note that the probability setting is changed when the stop symbol is a specific symbol. However, when a specific symbol reaches a reach or a specific symbol has a big hit, the probability setting is changed. It may be changed.

It is also possible to keep a specific symbol constant without changing it. Here, as the predetermined initial stage, in the first embodiment, when the pachinko ball first wins in the special symbol operating port, and in the second embodiment, it is when the reach is reached for the first time today, The present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, when a certain playing time has elapsed, when a jackpot reach or an out-of-reach reach with a specific symbol pattern, or the like.

In the third embodiment, when the random number for setting the reach mode selection probability is a specific value, in the fourth embodiment, the specific condition that occurs with the progress of the game is the reach (out-of-hit) in the fourth embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, the case where the stop stop symbol is a specific symbol is performed when the reach reaches the predetermined number of times continuously. However, the present invention is not limited to this case. May occur every predetermined number of times, every time the continuation switch is turned on a predetermined number of times, or the like.

The reach mode selection tables of probability setting 1 to probability setting 3 in out-of-reach reach and the reach mode selection table of probability setting 1 to probability setting 3 in jackpot reach are all selectable. However, the present invention is not limited to this,
At least one reach mode may not be selectable. Further, the type of probability setting is not limited to 1-3.

For example, probability setting 1 in out-of-reach
The tables shown in Tables 15 to 17 and Table 7 as the reach mode selection tables for the probability setting 4 and the reach mode selection tables for the reach settings 1 to 4 in the jackpot reach are shown in Tables 18 to 18. 20 and the table shown in Table 10.

The reach mode selection table for probability setting 4 in out-of-reach reach is the same as in Table 7, and the reach mode selection table for probability setting 4 in jackpot reach is the same as in Table 10.

[0221]

[Table 15]

[0222]

[Table 16]

[0223]

[Table 17]

[0224]

[Table 18]

[0225]

[Table 19]

[0226]

[Table 20]

The reach mode selection probability setting table in this case uses the table shown in Table 21.

[0228]

[Table 21]

The selection probabilities T1 and the like of the reach modes in the probability setting 1 to the probability setting 4 are as shown in Tables 22 to 25.

[0230]

[Table 22]

[0231]

[Table 23]

[0232]

[Table 24]

[0233]

[Table 25]

When the pachinko machine is shipped, a plurality of reach mode selection tables in which all reach modes can be selected, and a plurality of reach mode selection tables in which at least one reach mode cannot be selected. Either one of the tables may be stored, or both of the reach mode selection tables may be stored, and the tables may be switched and used by software.

Further, in each of the plurality of reach mode selection tables of probability setting 1 to probability setting 3, at least one unique reach mode (for example, super reach mode) not included in the other reach mode selection tables. One may include a reach mode selection table to be selected. In addition, it is not limited to three types of probability settings.

That is, Table 2 is used as a reach mode selection table for probability setting 1 to probability setting 3 in out-of-reach reach.
The tables shown in Tables 29 to 31 and the like as tables shown in Tables 6 to 28 and tables for selecting respective reach modes of probability setting 1 to probability setting 3 in the jackpot reach.

Here, the probability setting 1 is set such that the super reach (reach mode 1) specific to the setting appears only at the time of the jackpot reach, and the probability setting 2 includes the super reach (reach mode) specific to the setting. The reach mode 5) is set so as to appear only at the off-reach, and the probability setting 3 is set so that the super reach (reach mode 6) specific to the setting appears at both the jackpot and the off-reach. I have.

[0238]

[Table 26]

[0239]

[Table 27]

[0240]

[Table 28]

[0241]

[Table 29]

[0242]

[Table 30]

[0243]

[Table 31]

For example, a reach mode that can appear in each probability setting may be set so as to appear only in each setting. That is, all the reach modes of each setting may not appear in other settings.

As described above, the reach modes appearing for each probability setting are all different, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the power is turned on only once, the player is a pachinko machine of the same type. You can also enjoy a variety of games like playing with different types of pachinko machines every day.

[0246]

As described above, according to the present invention, since the probability of occurrence of the reach mode is not stored in the player as a fixed concept, the player can play with a different kind of pachinko machine even if it is the same kind of pachinko machine. This has the effect that a variety of games can be enjoyed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a control block diagram according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a main routine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a start winning process in step 68 of the main routine.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a normal symbol start winning process in step 68 of the main routine.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a start winning timer process in step 68 of the main routine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a game-related timer process in step 68 of the main routine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a start waiting process in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an initial variation process in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of high-speed fluctuation processing in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of left symbol deceleration stop processing in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of middle symbol deceleration stop processing in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of right symbol deceleration stop processing in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of reach 1 processing in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of reach 2 processing in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of reach 3 processing in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of reach 4 processing in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a combination confirmation weight and combination confirmation processing in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a main role start wait process in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing during opening of a special winning opening in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a main role end wait process in step 70 of the main routine.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a random number updating process in steps 58 and 60 of the main routine.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a normal symbol change waiting process in step 72 of the main routine.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a normal symbol variation process in step 72 of the main routine.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a normal electric utility opening process in step 72 of the main routine.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of normal symbol end wait processing in step 72 of the main routine.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a start winning process in step 68 of the main routine of the second embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine of high-speed fluctuation processing in step 70 of the main routine according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a start waiting process in step 70 of the main routine of the third embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a random number updating process in step 58 of the main routine according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of high-speed fluctuation processing in step 70 of the main routine of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of high-speed fluctuation processing in step 70 of the main routine according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for describing a process of storing a winning in a special symbol operating port.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for describing a process of storing a winning in a special symbol operating port.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between a plurality of symbols and symbol numbers, and the manner of displaying symbols on the display surface.

[Explanation of symbols]

 12 MPU 14 output interface 16 special symbol display device 18 ordinary symbol display device 20 LED display device 22 big winning opening solenoid 24 ordinary electric accessory solenoid 26 speaker 28 lamp display device 30 illumination lamp 32 input interface 34 special symbol start switch 36 ordinary Symbol start switch 38 Continuous switch (V switch) 40 10 count switch 44 ROM 46 RAM 48 Power supply circuit 50 Reset circuit

Claims (10)

[Claims] At least one of the selection probabilities of each of a plurality of reach modes and a jackpot expectation value at the time of selection is selected from one of a plurality of selection conditions that are not the same as any other, based on one set selection condition. Selecting means for selecting a reach mode; and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, one of the plurality of selection conditions
A setting means for selecting one of the selection conditions and setting the selection condition as a selection condition for selecting the reach mode. 2. A method according to claim 1, wherein at least one random value is associated with each reach mode, and one selection condition is set from a plurality of selection conditions. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein one reach mode corresponding to the extracted random number value is selected based on a numerical value and the set selection condition. 3. A selection probability of each of the plurality of selection conditions is determined by associating at least one random number value with each selection condition, and the setting means extracts a random number value and extracts the extracted random number value. 3. A game machine according to claim 1, wherein one selection condition corresponding to the random number value is selected. 4. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein said setting means selects one of said plurality of selection conditions according to a specific rule. 5. The amusement machine according to claim 1, wherein said setting means forcibly sets a selection condition different from a previously set selection condition. 6. The amusement machine according to claim 1, wherein selection probabilities for selecting each selection condition by said setting means are not all the same or are all the same. . 7. The plurality of selection conditions include a selection condition in which the selection probabilities of all reach modes are not all 0, a selection condition in which a selection probability of at least one reach mode is 0, and a jackpot expectation when each reach mode is selected. Includes at least one of the selection conditions whose values are not all 0, the selection condition of which the expected big hit value at the time of selecting at least one reach mode is 0, and the selection condition which is always a big hit when at least one reach mode is selected. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: 8. The plurality of selection conditions include a selection condition in which at least one unique reach mode that is not included in all reach modes selected by all other selection conditions is selected. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein 9. The amusement machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is a specific condition that occurs at a predetermined initial stage. 10. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is a specific condition generated as the game progresses.