JP2021053227A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which progress of a game is satisfactory by preventing a variation in a special pattern from becoming long.SOLUTION: In a game machine that performs a variation in a second special pattern for first variation time after a jackpot game, performs a shift to an electric support state for facilitating entry of game balls into a regular electric generator 22, changes a variation in a second special pattern after attaining a condition to second variation time longer than the first variation time on condition that a variation in a special pattern reaches a first predetermined number of times in the state, and shifts a game to a non-electric support state, right shooting recommended notification for recommending right shooting during an electric support state is performed in a normal notification mode, and a mode can be changed to a special notification mode differing from a normal notification mode when a variation in a special pattern reaches a second number of variation times smaller than a first number of variation times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a gaming machine capable of shifting to a general electric accessory support state that facilitates entry into a starting port provided in an ordinary electric accessory that opens and closes according to the result of a lottery.

Conventionally, pachinko machines, which are gaming machines, are drawn by lottery regarding ordinary symbols, and when a prize is won, ordinary electric accessories are opened to facilitate entry into the starting port, and to enter the starting opening. As a result, a hit / fail judgment is made regarding the special symbol, and when the judgment result is won, a big hit game or a small hit game is performed, and the mainstream has a game configuration advantageous for winning a prize ball.

In this type of pachinko machine, after the jackpot game is completed, the game state can be changed to a state in which the winning probability of the winning / failing judgment of the special symbol is high, or the start port provided in the openable / closable ordinary electric accessory. In general, it is possible to shift to a general electric accessory support state (also called a general electric support state) that facilitates entry into the ball. As a result, the game state is favorable for the acquisition of the next big hit.

Further, as a pachinko machine of this type, Patent Document 1 describes a gaming state (so-called small hit rush) in which a small hit game is frequently performed by shifting the gaming state to a high-probability state and a non-normal electric support state. What is configured to be transitionable to state) is disclosed. The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 performs a game mainly for determining whether or not the first special symbol is correct or not, aiming at the first starting port by left-handed in a normal state (low probability and non-normal electric support state). On the other hand, at least during a small hit rush, a game is performed in which the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol is mainly aimed at the second starting port by hitting right.

Further, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct is set to an extremely short time during the small hit rush hour, but is set to an extremely long time in the normal state. To do. As a result, it is possible to prevent a small hit by hitting right in the normal state where left hitting is recommended.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-0222629

By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, the gaming state in which right-handed striking is recommended is not limited to the small hit rush, and for example, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times, it shifts to the normal state, so-called number cutting. It is also used in the public support status of. In this way, recent game machines including the small hit rush have diversified and complicated configurations, but there are many problems derived from them, and it cannot be said that the problems have been sufficiently solved. It was. As such a problem, in this type of gaming machine, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the normal state (non-normal power support state) is set to be extremely short, but the second special symbol in the normal state (non-normal power support state) is set. The fluctuation time of is set to be extremely long, and if there is a hold memory of the second special symbol held in the normal state when the state shifts from the normal state to the normal state, the normal state due to these hold memories exists. Since the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the above is extremely long, the progress of the game is stagnant, causing inconvenience to the player.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention can avoid long-term fluctuations of the special symbol in a game machine in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is significantly different between the normal state and the normal power support state, and the progress of the game Was made with the task of providing a good gaming machine.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
At least the first starting port where the game balls flowing down the left game area of the game board are arranged so that they can enter.
With the normal drawing operation port located in the right game area,
At least, the game ball flowing down the game area in which the normal drawing operating port is arranged is arranged at a position where the ball can enter, and is opened according to the result of the lottery caused by the entry into the normal drawing operating port, and the second An ordinary electric accessory with a starting port and
Numerical data related to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port, or numerical data related to the second special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port. A winning / failing determination means for executing at least a winning / failing determination relating to a small hit and a large hit based on
When the execution condition of the pass / fail determination is not satisfied, the extracted numerical data is stored as a hold storage with the upper limit of the number of holds as the upper limit, and the pass / fail determination is executed based on the establishment of the execution condition. Hold storage means to digest hold memory and
A jackpot symbol selection means for selecting the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot is provided.
The jackpot symbol selection means can select at least a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol as the jackpot symbol.
When the selected jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol,
After the big hit game, the fluctuation of the second special symbol due to the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol due to the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol. The game state is changed to the general electric accessory support state that facilitates entry into the ordinary electric accessory, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed in this state. On condition that the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number of first fluctuations, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the subsequent determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct is extended from the first fluctuation time. In a game machine that changes to a fluctuating time and shifts the game state to the non-genuine accessory support state
It is provided with a notification means for performing right-handed recommended notification in a normal notification mode, which recommends right-handed at least during the above-mentioned general electric accessory support state.
Further, the notification means provides a notification mode for recommending right-handed movement based on the fact that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol have reached a predetermined second fluctuation number less than the first fluctuation number. A means for changing the notification mode, which can be changed to a special notification mode different from the usual notification mode, is provided.

In addition, it is desirable that the game machine has a configuration in which the game area is divided according to the firing power of launching the game ball. When the game ball is launched with a force less than the predetermined launch power, the game ball is caused to flow down to the left game area, while when the game ball is launched with a force equal to or more than the predetermined launch power, the game ball is caused to flow down to the right game area. It is configured.

In addition, the game machine has a configuration that facilitates entry into the ordinary electric accessory by extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory in the normal electric accessory support state compared to the non-electric accessory support state. desirable.

According to the present invention, when the predetermined number of second fluctuations is reached, it is possible to change from the normal notification mode of the right-handed recommended notification that recommends right-handed hitting to a special notification mode having a different notification mode. For example, in the special notification mode, by changing the right-handed recommended notification to a mode in which the right-handed recommendation is less explicit, the player does not actively continue right-handed, and the second variation time is longer than the first fluctuation time. It is possible to reduce the increase in the reserved memory that would fluctuate with the fluctuation time of. Therefore, the progress of the game can be smoothed. In addition, as a result, for example, a player who is thinking of stopping the game when the support state of the general electric accessory is finished, stops the game because the change display of the second special symbol is not finished in the normal state. You can prevent problems such as being dissatisfied because you cannot do it.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the winning probability of the winning / failing determination is that the general electric accessory support state and the non-general electric accessory support state that the selected jackpot symbol shifts to when the first jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol. However, both are in a low probability state,
When the selected jackpot symbol is the second jackpot symbol, at least the fluctuation of the second special symbol is changed from the fluctuation time of the first special symbol accompanying the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol after the jackpot game. It is carried out in a third fluctuation time that is short and shorter than the second fluctuation time, and the game state is advantageous in obtaining the small hit as the winning probability of the winning / failing determination is high and the non-common electric accessory support state. It is possible to shift to a new state.

If the selected jackpot symbol is the second jackpot symbol, the gaming machine shifts to a high-probability state and a general electric accessory support state after the jackpot game ends, and in that state, the first special symbol and the second On condition that the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the predetermined first number of fluctuations, it is possible to shift to a state (small hit rush) that is advantageous for obtaining small hits as a high-probability state and a non-common electric accessory support state. desirable. Not limited to this, immediately after the big hit game, the change of the second special symbol accompanying the winning / failing judgment of the second special symbol is carried out in the first fluctuation time, and the winning probability of the winning / failing judgment is high. It is also possible to shift to a state that is advantageous for obtaining small hits as a non-general utility support state.

Further, the gaming machine sets the fluctuation time of the second special symbol to be shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the general electric accessory support state regardless of the high probability state or the low probability state. In addition, the first fluctuation time of the second special symbol is extremely shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the high-probability state after the jackpot game caused by the second jackpot symbol and in the non-genuine accessory support state. Set to. Further, the second fluctuation time of the second special symbol is much longer than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the high-probability state and non-conventional accessory support state and the low-probability state and non-conventional accessory support state. It is desirable to set it to time. The first fluctuation time and the third fluctuation time of the second special symbol may be the same time.

Further, in the game machine according to the present invention, when the second variation number is reached in the notification mode changing means, the special notification is made according to the remaining number of fluctuations until the first variation number is reached and the number of reserved storages. It is determined whether or not to change to the mode, and when it is determined that the determination result is to be performed, the change to the special notification mode is performed.

According to this, the right-handed strike is suppressed by observing the balance between the remaining number of fluctuations and the number of reserved storages, instead of uniformly changing to the special notification mode only when the number of second fluctuations is reached. When it is necessary, the special notification mode is changed, so that notification according to the game situation becomes possible.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention changes to the special notification mode when the second variation number is reached in the notification mode changing means.

According to this, since the change to the special notification mode is performed only when the second variation number is reached uniformly, control such as condition determination regarding the change of the notification mode is unnecessary, and the burden on the control device is increased. Can be reduced.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the special notification mode has a configuration in which the right-handed strike is less explicit than the normal notification mode.

According to this, in the special notification mode, since the explicitness of the right-handed recommendation is lowered, the player does not actively continue the right-handed hit and is changed in the second fluctuation time longer than the first fluctuation time. It is possible to reduce the increase in reserved memory that would end up.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the game board installed in the game machine. It is a rear view of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a game machine. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of the MPU mounted on the main control device of a game machine. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of the random number generation circuit provided in MPU. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of a power-source board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game specification. It is explanatory drawing about the jackpot symbol of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing about the fluctuation table of a special symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the "starting process" executed by a main control unit. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "interrupt processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows "interrupt processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows "input determination processing" which is executed in interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the "special figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "general figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows "the right / wrong judgment process" which is executed in interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure right-and-behind determination process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "general figure right-and-behind judgment process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "general figure hit-and-miss judgment process" which is executed in the hit-and-miss judgment process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the normal figure hit-and-miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "Public figure game process" which is executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "the 1st special figure hit / fail judgment processing" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment processing. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows "the 1st special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is the first flowchart which shows "the second special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure hit-and-miss determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit-and-miss decision process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows "the second special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss judgment process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows "the second special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss judgment process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows "the second special figure hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss determination process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 4th flowchart which shows the "big hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is explanatory drawing about the game situation after the big hit game ends. It is a timing chart which shows the game situation after the big hit game ends. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "right-handed notification process" executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "right-handed notification process" executed by a sub-integrated control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "right-handed notification mode change process" executed by a sub-integrated control device. This is a first display example showing a display mode of the effect. This is a second display example showing a display mode of the effect. This is a third display example showing a display mode of the effect.

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

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

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

Speakers 112 are installed at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, respectively, and the game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, and LEDs that notify the abnormality of the game.

The upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are integrally formed on the lower half of the front frame 11. A launch handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 14 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is directed toward the game board 2. Be fired. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. Further, in the game area, the center case 200 is mounted at a position substantially above the center. As a result, the game area 20 includes a left game area 20L in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched with a predetermined firing power or less, and a right in which the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched with a predetermined firing power or more. It is divided into a game area 20R. A large number of game nails and the like are planted in the game area 20.

In the center case 200, the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 47 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center. The center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

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

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

The ball entering the first special drawing start opening 23 and the first large winning opening 25 arranged in this way is mainly aimed at by letting the game ball flow down to the left game area 20L by "left-handed".

Further, in the left game area 20L, a plurality (three) general winning openings 27 capable of always entering a ball are arranged at a position diagonally downward on the left side of the center case 200 and at a position on the left side of the first special drawing start opening 23. Has been done.

In the right game area 20R, the normal drawing operating port 21 is arranged at the right lateral position of the center case 200. The normal figure operating port 21 is a gate through which a game ball can pass through, and a hit / fail determination of a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a normal figure) is performed due to the passing of the ball. When a game ball enters the normal drawing operation port 21, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as a hold memory of the normal drawing.

Further, in the right game area 20R, a normal electric accessory 22 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a general electric accessory) is arranged on the downstream side of the normal drawing operating port 21. The Fuden accessory 22 is provided with a pair of left and right blades that can be opened and closed, and is usually a ball-entry device in which it is difficult to enter a game ball. Then, when the ball is won by the hit / fail judgment of the normal drawing, the blades are opened in a predetermined opening mode, and the ball can be entered.

A second special drawing start port 24 is arranged inside the general electric accessory 22. The second special figure start port 24 is configured so that only the game ball that has entered the general electric accessory 22 can enter the ball. The second special figure start opening 24 is a winning opening in which a hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure) is executed due to the entry of a ball into the opening. When the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as the hold memory of the second special figure.

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

When entering the normal drawing operating port 21, the general electric accessory 22, the second special drawing starting port 24, and the second large winning opening 26 arranged in this way, the game ball is mainly right-handed by "right-handed". Aim by flowing down to the game area 20R.

The game area 20 is provided with an out port 203 at the bottom of the board surface directly below the first large winning opening 25 to take in the game balls that have flowed down to the bottom of the game area 20 without entering various winning openings. ing.

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

FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1. Similar to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) are hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. .. With this configuration, if a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) pass from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33, and the upper plate 12 Will be paid out to. In addition, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize balls also pays out the ball rentals that are paid out by operating the ball rental switch 171.

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

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

The setting key switch 402 is a key switch mechanism that is turned on by rotating the key inserted in the keyhole in one direction. The pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function capable of changing the setting of the jackpot probability by the operation of an employee of the gaming facility, and the employee of the gaming facility powers the machine with the setting key switch 402 turned on. By inputting, the setting of the jackpot probability can be changed and the setting can be confirmed. The RWM clear switch 401 is also operated when changing the setting of the jackpot probability.

Further, the main control device 40 is provided with a performance display device 403 including four 7-segment LED displays. By providing the performance display device 403 on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 can arrange the performance display device 403 at a position invisible to the player during the game.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp 410 that turns on the LED when the main control device 40 determines that the fraud has occurred and notifies the employees of the amusement facility that the fraud has occurred. ing.

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

Returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When the game ball enters the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the normal figure, and makes a hit / fail judgment based on the extracted random number values. Based on the result of this pass / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the normal figure on the normal symbol display device 285, and performs the definite display after a predetermined time.

Then, if the result of the hit / fail determination is a hit, the pachinko machine 1 opens the general electric accessory 22 and enables the ball to enter the second special figure start port 24. The opening time and the number of times of opening the utility accessory 22 are, for example, 3.5 seconds × 1 time in the normal state, and 8 seconds × 1 time in the gaming state advantageous to the player (the general utility accessory support state described later). Is set to.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the judgment of whether or not the first special figure is correct, and uses the extracted random values as the hold memory of the first special figure. Store a predetermined number. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value stored on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit or a loss. Based on the result of this pass / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 281 and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 41) corresponding to the first special figure on the effect symbol display device 47, and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time.

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure, and the extracted random numbers are used in the second special figure. A predetermined number is stored as hold storage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value of the second special figure stored on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Based on this success / failure determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the second special figure on the second special figure display device 283, and confirms the second special figure after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 corresponding to the second special symbol on the effect symbol display device 47, and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time.

The variable display and the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed small in the corner of the game board 2. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo-effect display by the pseudo-effect symbol 700 corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 47 provided in the center of the game area 20, and the player performs the pseudo-effect display through the pseudo-effect display. The result of the hit / fail judgment is notified to. The pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of the three pseudo-effect symbols 700 in the pseudo-effect display, and if the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the three pseudo-effect symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 performs a reach effect in which two pseudo-effect symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol and the remaining one pseudo-effect symbol 700 is variablely displayed in the pseudo-effect display, thereby making a big hit in the hit / fail determination. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of becoming.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are executed according to the entry into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24, respectively. Therefore, the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed at the same time.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure are fluctuating at the same time, in the pseudo effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 47, the pachinko machine 1 becomes the main body according to the current game situation. It is configured to carry out a pseudo-effect display targeting fluctuations in either one of the first special figure or the second special figure. For example, in a game state in which a left-handed game in which it is more advantageous to aim at the first special figure start port 23 is recommended depending on the game situation, the effect symbol display device 47 displays a pseudo effect corresponding to the first special figure. carry out. On the other hand, in a gaming state in which a right-handed game in which it is more advantageous to aim at the second special figure start port 24 is recommended, the effect symbol display device 47 performs a pseudo effect display corresponding to the second special figure.

When the first special figure and the second special figure fluctuate at the same time, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 display only the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure on the effect symbol display device 47. Not limited to this, when the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure is performed and the fluctuation of other special figures starts and ends, the other special figure is small in the corner of the display screen. The effect display corresponding to the start of the fluctuation of the above and the effect display corresponding to the end of the change of the other special figure may be displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the determination of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct is a big hit according to the confirmed mode of the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit game is performed. In this big hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the first big winning opening 25. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 starts opening the first large winning opening 25 when a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed, or after starting opening the first large winning opening 25. When the number of winning game balls reaches the specified number of winnings (10 in this embodiment), a series of actions such as closing the first large winning opening 25 is performed a predetermined number of times.

For example, as the jackpot game, one game is selected from a plurality of types of jackpot games such as a 15R jackpot game in which 15 rounds of a round game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode and a 10R jackpot game in which 10 rounds are performed are performed. .. The type of the jackpot game is selected according to the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure determined according to the winning / failing determination that causes the jackpot game.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the determination of whether or not the second special figure is correct is a small hit according to the confirmed mode of the second special figure, the small hit game is performed. In this small hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second large winning opening 26. In the small hit game, for example, an opening operation of opening the second large winning opening 26 for 1.600 seconds is executed once.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure change at the same time, for example, when the second special figure determination result is a small hit and the second special figure is a definite display indicating a small hit, the first 1 The fluctuation of the special figure is interrupted. Then, the fluctuation of the first special figure is interrupted during the small hit game of the second special figure, and is restarted after the end of the small hit game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure change at the same time, for example, the determination result of either the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, and the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit. When the final display indicating that the two special figures are big hits is made, the fluctuation of the other second special figure or the first special figure is stopped. In this case, even if the hit / fail judgment of the other is performed during the fluctuation in which one special figure becomes a big hit, the loss judgment is forcibly made, so that the change of the other special figure is stopped and confirmed by the lost symbol. To.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called probability variable machine, and is roughly classified into two gaming states: a gaming state in which the first winning opening 25 is closed and a gaming state in which the first winning opening 25 is open. Further, the gaming state in which the first large winning opening 25 is closed includes two gaming states, a normal state (low probability state) and a probability variation state (high probability state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Is done. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the probability of a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is set higher than in the normal state. For example, the probabilistic state continues until the next jackpot occurs.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes two types of jackpots, a probability variation jackpot and a normal jackpot. The pachinko machine 1 selects a probabilistic symbol (corresponding to the second jackpot symbol in the claims) as the jackpot symbol when a probabilistic jackpot is determined by the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the probabilistic state after the big hit game.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has a high probability of winning at the time of determining whether or not the pachinko machine is successful, depending on the jackpot symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure, as the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the probabilistic state. The function of supporting the pachinko machine (the time saving function of the pachinko machine / the function of extending the opening of the pachinko machine) is added. In this general electric accessory support state (general electric support state), a big hit is made until or during a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) the number of symbol fluctuations accompanying the judgment of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is reached. It will continue until it occurs. In this normal power support state, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of fluctuation display times of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure performed within a certain period of time.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 selects a normal symbol (corresponding to the first jackpot symbol in the claims) as the jackpot symbol when a normal jackpot is determined by the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure. To do. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a general electric support function (a time saving function of a general drawing / an opening extension function of a general electric accessory) after a big hit game. This normal power support state is continued until the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or until a big hit occurs during this period.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is in the probabilistic and non-general support state, with the number of symbol fluctuations accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times). Then, it is possible to shift to a gaming state (so-called small hit rush) which is advantageous for acquiring a small hit game.

(2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to include a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, and a launch control device 44 as sub-control devices, centering on a main control device 40 that controls game progress and the like. is there. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. Further, the main control device 40 is also provided with a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.

In this embodiment, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., but is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. Good.

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

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

Further, in the main control device 40, the first special figure start port switch 503 and the second special figure start port switch 503, which detects the entry of a ball into the first special figure start port 23 (see FIG. 2) via the game board relay terminal plate 531. Fig. 2 Special figure start port switch 504 for detecting entry into the start port 24 (see FIG. 2), normal symbol operation switch 505 for detecting entry into the normal figure operation port 21 (see FIG. 2), first 1st count switch 506 for counting the number of balls entered in the large winning opening 25 (see FIG. 2), 2nd count switch 507 for counting the number of balls entered in the 2nd large winning opening 26 (see FIG. 2), general winning A general winning opening switch 508 for detecting the entry of a ball into the opening 27 (see FIG. 2) and an out opening switch 509 for detecting a game ball taken in the out opening 203 are connected. Then, these 1st special figure start port switch 503, 2nd special figure start port switch 504, normal symbol operation switch 505, 1st count switch 506, 2nd count switch 507, general winning port switch 508, and out port switch 509. Outputs each detection signal to the main control device 40.

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

The main control device 40 operates according to the installed program. Then, the main control device 40 generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on various detection signals and the like, and outputs the commands to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42. Further, the main control device 40 includes a first special figure display device 281, a first special figure hold number display device 282, a second special figure display device 283, and a second special figure display device 281 connected via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 533. The display control of the figure hold number display device 284, the normal symbol display device 285, and the normal symbol hold number display device 286 is performed.

(2-1-1. Schematic configuration of MPU600)
Here, referring to FIG. 5, the MPU 600 (Micro) mounted on the main control device 40
Processing Unit) will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the MPU 600 mainly includes a CPU 610, a ROM 620, a RAM 630, a counter circuit 640, a timer circuit 650, and a random number circuit 660. Each of the CPU 610, ROM 620, RAM 630, counter circuit 640, timer circuit 650, and random number circuit 660 is connected via the internal bus 601. The internal bus 601 is provided in the pachinko machine 1 via the external bus interface 602. It is connected to various switches and various devices so that it can communicate (see FIG. 4). In FIG. 5, reference numeral 611 indicates a general-purpose register of the CPU 610.

(2-1-2.ROM620)
The ROM 620 includes a first special figure hit / miss determination table 621a, a first special figure symbol selection table 622a, a first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a, a second special figure hit / miss judgment table 621b, and the like. The 2 special figure symbol selection table 622b, the 2nd special figure variation pattern selection table 623b, and the reach determination table 624 are stored.

The hit / fail determination table 621a for the first special figure is used for the hit / miss determination of the first special figure. The hit / fail determination table 621a for the first special figure includes a plurality of hit / fail determination tables that can be used properly according to the game state and the stage set value (simply also referred to as the set value) described later. The symbol selection table 622a for the first special symbol is used when determining a symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 281 as a result of determining whether or not the first special symbol is correct. The variation pattern selection table 623a for the first special figure is used when selecting the variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the first special figure display device 281. The variation pattern selection table 623a for the first special figure includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that are used properly according to the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure, the game state during execution, and the like.

The pass / fail determination table 621b for the second special figure is used for the pass / fail determination of the second special figure. The second special figure winning / failing determination table 621b includes a plurality of winning / failing determination tables that can be used properly according to the game state, the setting stage value, and the like. The second special symbol symbol selection table 622b is used when determining a symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 283 as a result of determining whether or not the second special symbol is correct or not. The variation pattern selection table 623b for the second special figure is used when selecting the variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the second special figure display device 283. The variation pattern selection table 623b for the second special figure includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that are properly used according to the result of the hit / fail determination of the second special figure, the game state during execution, and the like.

The reach determination table 624 is used for determining whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct or not. The reach determination table 624 is a pseudo-effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 41) that is displayed on the effect symbol display device 47 in accordance with the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure. Is used to determine whether or not to perform a reach-out effect.

Further, the ROM 620 further stores a normal drawing hit / miss determination table 621c, a normal drawing symbol selection table 622c, and a normal drawing variation pattern selection table 623c. The hit / miss determination table 621c for ordinary symbols is used for hit / fail determination of ordinary symbols. The symbol selection table 622c for ordinary symbols is used when determining a symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 285 as a result of determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct. The fluctuation pattern selection table 623c for ordinary symbols is used when selecting a fluctuation pattern to be variablely displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 285.

(2-1-3. RWM630)
The RWM 630 stores the first special figure reservation storage area 631, the second special figure reservation storage area 632, the normal drawing reservation storage area 633, the probability variation counter 634, the electric support counter 635, and the stage setting value. The area 636 and the mode value storage area 637 are stored.

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

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

The electric support counter 635 is used for counting the number of times N is supported by the electric power. As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 hits a normal jackpot in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the normal electric support state after the jackpot game ends. At this time, a predetermined value (30 in this embodiment) is set in the electric support counter 635 as the value of the number of times of normal electric support N. The value of this normal power support count N decreases by 1 each time the hit / fail judgment is performed, and when the normal power support count N becomes 0, the gaming state shifts from the normal power support state to the non-normal power support state. .. The RWM630 is provided with an electric support flag indicating that the game state is the normal electric support state. This electric support flag is set to "1" when the gaming state is in the normal power support state, and is set to "0" when the game state is not in the normal power support state.

(2-1-4. Step setting value)
In the stage setting value storage area 636, the stage setting value which is a value related to the jackpot probability in the hit / fail judgment is stored. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 sets, for example, the stage setting values 1 to 3 divided into three stages according to the jackpot probability in the hit / fail determination in the stage setting value storage area 636. Then, the main control device 40 determines the pass / fail determination table used in the pass / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the stage set value stored in the stage set value storage area 636.

In this embodiment, the main control device 40 is designed to set a value from "1 to 3" as the stage setting value to be stored in the stage setting value storage area 636, whereas the stage setting value storage area 636 is used. When a value other than "1 to 3" is stored in, it is determined that some kind of fraudulent activity or an abnormality of RWM630 has occurred. In this case, it is desirable that the main control device 40 notifies the employees of the amusement facility or the like by using the fraud notification lamp 410 or the like.

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

Specifically, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and the predetermined preparation process is completed, the pachinko machine 1 is set to the "game mode", the "setting confirmation mode", the "setting change mode", and the "game stop mode". Move to one of the transition modes.

The game mode is a transition mode that is set when the pachinko machine 1 is in a playable state. In addition, the game mode includes a "backup recovery mode" in which the backup data saved in the RWM 630 is restored when the power is cut off immediately before and then the mode is shifted to the game mode, and the backup data saved in the RWM 630 when the power is cut off immediately before. Includes "RWM clear mode" that shifts to the game mode after erasing. When the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "0", the main control device 40 shifts to the game mode.

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

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

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

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

(2-1-6. Counter circuit 640)
As shown in FIG. 5, the counter circuit 640 performs timing processing of various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1, and the timer circuit 650 performs timing processing of various timers provided in the pachinko machine 1. For example, the timer circuit 650 includes a fluctuation time timer 651 in which the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is set according to the selected fluctuation pattern. The main control device 40 displays the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure until the fluctuation time timer 651 becomes 0, and when the fluctuation time timer 651 becomes 0, the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed. Display.

(2-1-7. Random number circuit 660)
The random number circuit 660 generates a hardware random number used in the processing performed by the main control device 40. Examples of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 660 include a large hit determination random number used for determining whether the first special figure and the second special figure are correct, and a hit determination random number used for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not. Then, the main control device 40 determines the hit / fail when the extracted random number for jackpot determination matches the random number value set in the first special figure hit / fail determination table 621a or the second special figure hit / fail determination table 621b. Judge that the result is a big hit.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, the main control device 40 stores the extracted big hit determination random number in the first special figure hold storage area 631. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, the main control device 40 stores the extracted random number for determining the jackpot in the second special figure reserved storage area 632. Further, when the game ball enters the normal drawing operation port 21, the main control device 40 stores the extracted hit determination random number in the normal drawing reservation storage area 633.

The random number circuit 660 generates a big hit symbol determination random number 1 and a big hit determination random number 2 used for selecting a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283. Then, the main control device 40 sets the extracted big hit symbol determination random number 1 and jackpot symbol determination random number 2 and the random number values set in the first special symbol symbol selection table 622a or the second special symbol symbol selection table 622b. Based on the above, a special symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 is determined.

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

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

Further, the random number circuit 660 uses the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number 1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number 2 used for selecting the fluctuation pattern to be variablely displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283. Generate. Then, the main control device 40 uses the extracted special figure variation pattern determination random number 1 and special figure variation pattern determination random number 2 and the first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a or the second special figure variation pattern selection table 623b. Based on the random number value set in, the fluctuation pattern to be variablely displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 is determined.

Further, the random number circuit 660 generates a random number for determining a normal symbol variation pattern used for selecting a variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 285. Then, the main control device 40 displays a variation pattern that is variablely displayed on the normal symbol display device 285 based on the extracted random number 2 for determining the fluctuation pattern of the normal map and the random number value set in the variation pattern selection table 623c for the normal map. decide.

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

Each of the random number value registers 662A to 662C stores the random number value generated by the random number generation circuit 661. The random number value capture register 663 is used when designating the random number value registers 662A to 662C for storing the random number value. For example, when the random number value is stored in the random number value register 662A, the main control device 40 sets "1" in the random number value acquisition register 663. Similarly, the main controller 40 sets "2" in the random number value capture register 663 when storing the random number value in the random number value register 662B, and stores the random number value in the random number value register 662C. Set "3" in the capture register 663.

The random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C indicate whether or not a random number value is captured in the respective random number value registers 662A to 662C. Specifically, when a random number value is taken into the random number value registers 662A to 662C, the main controller 40 sets "1" in the corresponding random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C. Then, when the main control device 40 refers to the random number values stored in each of the random number value registers 662A to 662C, the main control device 40 sets "0" in the referenced random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C. As a result, the main control device 40 can grasp whether or not the random number values are stored in the respective random number value registers 662A to 662C.

(2-2. Payout control device 41)
Returning to FIG. 4, the payout control device 41 will be described. The payout control device 41 is connected to the main control device 40 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout control device 41 is connected to the glass frame open switch 501 and the inner frame open switch 502 via the payout relay terminal plate 534 and the back wiring relay terminal board 530. Then, the payout control device 41 transmits information on the prize ball, information on the open / closed state of the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30, and the like to the hall computer 500 or the test firing test device (not shown) via the external connection terminal plate 38. .. Further, the payout control device 41 transmits a launch stop signal for stopping the launch of the game ball to the launch control device 44, if necessary.

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

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

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

When the present invention is adopted for an enclosed game machine or the like that circulates a game ball enclosed in the machine base to play a game, the payout control device 41 from the main control device 40 (in the case of the enclosed game machine, the game ball). Is not paid out, so it is preferable to call it a frame control device). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be less likely to be tampered with.

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

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

When the settlement switch 172 detects an operation by the player, the settlement switch 172 outputs an operation signal of the settlement request. The settlement request signal output by the settlement switch 172 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, and the CR unit CR manages the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR in response to the settlement request signal. Controls the balance display.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with an fraudulent notification lamp 410, which is an LED that lights up when it is determined that the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal. When the payout control device 41 receives the fraudulent command from the main control device 40, the payout control device 41 can notify the employees of the amusement facility that the fraud has been committed by turning on the fraud notification lamp 410.

(2-3. Sub-integrated control device 42 and effect symbol control device 43)
The sub-integrated control device 42 is connected to the main control device 40 via the effect relay terminal plate 532, and enables communication from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs the effect control based on the command received from the main control device 40. An effect button 15 and a jog dial 16 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 42. The effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 each input their respective detection signals by operation to the sub-integrated control device 42.

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

The effect symbol control device 43 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The sub-integrated control device 42 transmits to the effect symbol control device 43 a command relating to a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like and a display mode of a pseudo symbol of a special figure. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 43 displays the pseudo effect symbol 700 in response to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 47.

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

(2-4. Launch control device 44)
The launch control device 44 is connected to the payout control device 41 and enables communication from the payout control device 41 to the launch control device 44. The launch control device 44 controls the launch motor 526 based on a command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 and a rotation signal of the launch handle 14, to launch and stop the launch of the game ball.

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the power failure detection circuit 673 has been described by taking as an example the case where the power failure detection signal is transmitted to the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the power failure detection circuit 673 transmits a power failure detection signal to only one of the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41, and the main control device 40 sends the power failure detection signal to the payout control device 41, or the payout control device 41 to the main control device 41. It may be configured to send a command for power failure to 40.

The backup power supply circuit 674 is composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply circuit 674 charges the DC5V power generated by the power supply circuit 671 while supplying power from the AC power supply, and when a power failure occurs, the backup power supply (DC5V) is used as the RWM630 of the main control device 40 and the payout control. It is supplied to the RWM or the like of the device 41.

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

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

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probabilities of the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed according to the set value. For example, when the set value is "1", the jackpot probability in the normal state (low probability) is set to 1/300 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state (high probability). Is set to 1/30 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/300, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the probability variation state is set to 26/30. The pachinko machine 1 is not determined to be a small hit in the first special drawing.

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

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

Although the configuration in which the small hit probability changes with the big hit probability is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability change may target only the jackpot probability. In this embodiment, even in this way, when a high probability and non-normal power support state is reached after a big hit with a probability variation symbol, the fluctuation time of the second special figure is made extremely shorter than that in the normal state, thereby making a small hit. It is possible to realize a small hit rush that frequently occurs.

In this embodiment, the set value is linked to the winning probability of the big hit and the small hit in the normal state and the winning probability in the probabilistic state, but is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, one of the winning probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is kept constant regardless of the set value, and only one of them is changed according to the set value. There may be. Further, when the set value is changed, the pachinko machine 1 may increase either the jackpot probability in the normal state or the jackpot probability in the probability variation state while decreasing the other.

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the normal drawing is constant regardless of the set value. The winning probability of the normal figure is set to "1/60" in the normal state, and is set to "1/1.000" in the probabilistic state or the normal power support state.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability variation inrush rate of shifting to the probability variation state after the jackpot game is completed is set to 60% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the probabilistic state is set to 10,000 times. In this setting, the probabilistic state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In the pachinko machine 1, the general electric support rush rate that shifts to the general electric support state after the end of the big hit game is set to 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. In addition, the general electric support state of the general electric accessory is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 30 times.

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

In the pachinko machine 1, when the small hit of the second special figure occurs, the small hit game is performed at the second large winning opening 26. In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 26 is opened once for 1.600 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the Fuden map is won in the Fuden support state, the Fuden accessory 22 is released once for 8 seconds. Further, in the non-general support state, the general electric accessory 22 is released once for 3.5 seconds. As described above, the opening time of the general electric accessory 22 is configured such that the opening time is changed according to the general electric support state and the non-general electric support state.

Next, the prize ball will be described. The prize balls of the first special figure start port 23 are set to "3" for each entry ball. The prize balls of the second special figure start port 24 are set to "1" for each entry. The prize balls of the first prize opening 25 are set to "10" for each prize. The prize balls of the second prize opening 26 are set to "10" for each prize. The number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is set to "10" for each winning ball.

(4. Variable table of jackpot symbols and special symbols)
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 9, a jackpot symbol selected and set at the time of jackpot of the first special figure or the second special figure will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, the game content of the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game, and the like are set according to the big hit symbol selected at the time of the big hit determination. As shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot symbol is roughly classified into a "probability variation symbol" and a "normal symbol". The jackpot symbol is composed of four types of symbols, "big hit symbol A" to "big hit symbol D".

The "big hit symbol A", which is a "probability variation symbol", is a symbol in which a 15-round jackpot game is performed by being set. In addition, after the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to the probabilistic and general electric support state. Further, the "big hit symbol A" is a symbol capable of shifting to the small hit rush, which is advantageous for acquiring the small hit game of the second special figure. The details of the small hit rush will be described together with the explanation of the progress of the game after the end of the big hit game, which will be described later.

The "big hit symbol B", which is a "probability variation symbol", is a symbol in which a big hit game of 10 rounds is carried out. In addition, after the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to the probability change (high probability) and the normal electric support state. Furthermore, it is possible to shift to a small hit rush.

The "big hit symbol C", which is a "normal symbol", is a symbol in which a 15-round jackpot game is performed. In addition, after the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to a non-probability change (low probability) and a normal electric support state. It is not possible to shift to the small hit rush.

The "big hit symbol D", which is a "normal symbol", is a symbol in which a 10-round jackpot game is performed. In addition, after the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to the non-probable change and the normal electric support state. It is not possible to shift to the small hit rush.

In this embodiment, the probability variation symbol is only a symbol that can be transferred to the small hit rush, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a symbol that cannot be transferred to the small hit rush may be provided.

Next, the fluctuation table of the first special figure and the second special figure will be described with reference to FIG. The fluctuation table is a table for setting the fluctuation time of the symbol associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 1 includes a "first fluctuation table 00" and a "first fluctuation table 01" as fluctuation tables for the first special drawing. Then, the first table from either the "first fluctuation table 00" or the "first fluctuation table 01" is selected according to the game situation and the random number value extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port 23. The fluctuation time of the special figure is set.

The "first fluctuation table 00" includes a plurality of types of fluctuation times having different times, and the average fluctuation time thereof is set to 15 seconds. Similarly, in the "first fluctuation table 01", the average fluctuation time is 600 seconds.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a "second fluctuation table 00", a "second fluctuation table 01", and a "second fluctuation table 02" as fluctuation tables for the second special figure. Then, depending on the game situation and the random number value extracted due to the entry of the ball into the second starting port 24, the second special feature is obtained from any of the tables of "second fluctuation table 00" to "second fluctuation table 02". The fluctuation time of the figure is set.

In the "second fluctuation table 00", the average fluctuation time is 6 seconds. Further, in the "second fluctuation table 01", the average fluctuation time is set to 2 seconds. Further, in the "second fluctuation table 02", the average fluctuation time is 600 seconds.

(5. Startup process)
Next, the activation process executed by the main control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The start-up process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main control device 40 sets a stack pointer at the stack address as the first process of the start-up process (process S1). Subsequently, the main control device 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register (process S2) and sets the built-in register (process S3). The interrupt vector address is used in the address space (memory space) to specify the start address related to the interrupt processing program described later.

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

On the other hand, if the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF and a positive determination is made (process S5: Yes), the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 of the main control device 40 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage, and the voltage is stably supplied. It is determined that the state has been reached, and writing to the RWM630 is permitted (process S6).

After the process S6, the main control device 40 executes the initial setting process (process S7). This initial setting process (process S7) mainly sets the transition mode. After that, the main control device 40 disables interrupts (process S8) and executes register save (process S9). Further, the main control device 40 executes a game performance calculation process for calculating a game performance such as a base value (process S10). That is, the main control device 40 performs the calculation related to the game performance outside the area of the RWM 630.

After the process S10, the main control device 40 executes the register return (process S11), permits the interrupt (process S12), and returns to the process S8. In this way, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes the processes S8 to S12 in the start-up process. On the other hand, the main control device 40 periodically (for example, at a 4 mS cycle) executes interrupt processing (see FIG. 12), which will be described later, between the execution of the processing S12 and the execution of the processing S8 again. ..

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

After the process S21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "3" (process S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Ye process S), it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 has the game stop mode set as the transition mode. That is, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which the game cannot be started and is waiting for the power switch 450 to be switched off. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 40 performs interrupt permission (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 11).

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

After the process S25, the main control device 40 executes a game state setting process (process S26) for transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer 500 when the game state shifts. In the process S26, for example, the main control device 40 signals the hall computer 500 after a lapse of a predetermined time after the big hit game (special game) or the hit game (general figure game) is completed in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process (process S25). To send. When the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test firing test device (not shown), the main control device 40 transmits a test signal indicating that the gaming state has changed to the test firing test device (not shown) in the process S26. To do.

After the process S26, the main control device 40 performs an error monitoring process (process S27) for monitoring whether or not an error has occurred. The errors monitored by the main control device 40 in the error monitoring process (process S27) include an opening error indicating that the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are open, and an abnormal radio wave detected by a radio wave sensor (not shown). Examples thereof include a radio wave error indicating that the vibration has been performed, a vibration error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), and the like.

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

After the process S28, the main control device 40 executes an effect data output process (process S29) that creates image data, audio data, and the like according to the game content during execution and outputs the image data to the sub-integrated control device 42. Further, when the main control device 40 detects the occurrence of an error in the above-mentioned error monitoring process (process S27), the main control device 40 displays an error in the effect symbol display device 47 or a frame-side decorative lamp according to the content of the detected error. Error notification such as lighting and blinking of 113 and audio output from the speaker 112 is appropriately performed.

After the process S29, the main control device 40 executes an external output process (process S30) on the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38. In the process S30, the main control device 40 has data on the first special winning opening solenoid 510, the second special winning opening solenoid 511, and the utility solenoid 512 based on the processing content in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process (processing S25). Is transmitted to the hall computer 500. Further, in the process S30, when the main control device 40 detects the occurrence of an error in the error monitoring process (process S27) described above, the main control device 40 transmits a security signal to the hall computer 500. When the test firing test device is connected to the pachinko machine 1, the main control device 40 performs data on the first special winning opening solenoid 510, the second special winning opening solenoid 511, and the utility solenoid 512 in the process S30. And send a security signal to the test firing test equipment.

As shown in FIG. 13, after the process S30, the main control device 40 performs register save (process S31) and executes the performance display data creation process (process S32). In the process S32, the main control device 40 transmits the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 630 in the start-up process (see FIG. 11) and the test result of the test firing test to the performance display device 403. Create data for display. After the process S31, the main control device 40 executes the register return (process S33).

After the process S33, the main control device 40 executes the segment data creation process (process S34). In the process S34, the main control device 40 prepares to display the data created in the process S31 on the performance display device 403, and is common to various LEDs provided in the performance display device 403 (display area in units of 8 bits related to the LED segment). Create segment data to control the light emission for each.

After the process S34, the main control device 40 displays the game performance and the test firing test data in the performance display device 403 as a display process (process S35) for various display devices. Further, in the process S35, the main control device 40 displays and confirms fluctuations of various symbols in the first special symbol display device 281, the second special symbol display device 283, and the normal symbol display device 285 according to the game status during execution. Display etc. After the process S35, the main control device 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 11).

The main control device 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the start process (FIG. 11), while interrupts the process related to the display of the calculation result in the performance display calculation process (process S10). Perform in processing. In this regard, the main control device 40 performs interrupt processing (process S8) before the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) is completed by performing the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) having a large amount of processing in the startup processing. , See FIG. 11) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 40 can improve the efficiency of the display control by executing the display process for the performance display device 403 at the same timing as the display process for the first special figure display device 281 and the like.

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

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

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

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

After the process S104, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal (process S105). Specifically, in the process S105, when the number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 27 exceeds the specified number (for example, 10) within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds), the main control device 40 is fraudulent. Judge that it was done. As a result, if the ball entry frequency is normal and the determination is negative (process S105: No), the main control device 40 ends this process as it is and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 12).

On the other hand, if the ball entry frequency is abnormal and a positive determination is made (process S105: Yes), the main control device 40 transmits an illegal notification command to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S106). ), End this process. In the process S106, the payout control device 41 that has received the fraudulent notification command from the main control device 40 lights the fraudulent notification lamp 410 (see FIG. 3) provided in the payout control device 41.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the fraudulent notification command from the main control device 40 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decorative lamp 113, outputting voice from the speaker 112, or the like. Further, the effect symbol control device 43 received in the fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a warning to the effect that the fraud has been performed in the effect symbol display device 47. The error notification by the voice output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the error notification is started, and the warning display on the effect symbol display device 47 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 113 start the error notification. It will end in 5 minutes.

(7-1. Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) extracts and stores a plurality of types of random numbers of the first special figure according to the entry into the first special figure start port 23, and holds and stores the random numbers of the second special figure start port 24. Random numbers of a plurality of types of the second special figure are extracted and stored on hold according to the entry into the ball. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 15, the "special figure entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the first special figure start port switch 503 has detected the entry into the first special figure start port 23 in the process S110. .. If it is a negative determination (process S110: No), the process proceeds to process S115.
If the determination is affirmative (process S110: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the reserved storage area 631 for the first special figure in the process S111 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). Whether or not) Judge. If the determination is affirmative (process S111: Yes), the process proceeds to process S115.

If the negative determination is made in the process S111 (process S111: No), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. of the first special figure are extracted in the process S112. .. The various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the reserved storage area 631 for the first special figure. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area 631 as the first special figure reserved storage. Even if the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the first special figure of the process S113 is executed. In this look-ahead determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area 631 before the hit / fail determination of whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed. Check if is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a probabilistic big hit, and general electric support is given. Whether it is a big hit or not is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S114, the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the added value of the hold storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or reach. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 47.

In the subsequent process S115, it is determined whether or not the entry into the second special figure start port 24 is detected by the second special figure start port switch 504. If it is a negative determination (process S115: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 14) and ends this process. If the determination is affirmative (process S115: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the second special figure stored in the reserved storage area 632 for the second special figure in the process S116 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). Whether or not) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S116: Yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for determining the big hit of the second special figure, the random number for determining the big hit symbol, the random number for determining the small hit symbol, the random number for reaching determination, and the fluctuation pattern Extract random numbers for determination. The various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area 632. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 632 as the second special figure reservation storage area. Further, the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage area are stored as the hold storage. Even if the reserved memory number of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

Subsequently, in the process S118, the look-ahead determination process of the second special figure is executed. In this look-ahead determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area 632 before the hit / fail determination of whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed. Check if is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a probabilistic big hit, and general electric support is given. Whether it is a big hit or not is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S119, the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storages is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the added value of the hold storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or reach. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 47.

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a preset temporary storage area, and then the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored. It is a configuration that stores in the reserved storage area of the main body. Not limited to this, if the number of reserved storages is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the temporary storage area and the main holding storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24, the extracted random number is stored in the temporary storage area. Then, it may be confirmed whether or not the number of reserved storages is full, and if it is not full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area may be stored in the main holding storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved memories is full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are deleted.

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), the look-ahead determination process determines the random number stored in the temporary storage area in advance, but is not limited to this, and the random number stored in the hold storage area of the main body is used. The look-ahead determination may be made.

(7-2. General map entry confirmation process)
Next, the normal drawing ball entry confirmation process (process S102) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 14) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The normal figure entry confirmation process (process S102) extracts and stores random numbers related to a plurality of types of normal figures according to the entry into the normal figure operation port 21. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the normal drawing operation port 21 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 16, the “normal figure entry confirmation process” first determines whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 505 has detected the entry into the normal figure operation port 21 in the process S121. If it is a negative determination (process S121: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 14) and ends this process. If it is an affirmative determination (process S121: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storages of the normal map stored in the reserved storage area 633 for the normal figure in the process S122 is full (whether or not the upper limit number has been reached). To do. If it is affirmative (process S122: Yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S122 (process S122: No), the random number for determining the hit of the normal figure, the random number for determining the winning symbol, the random number for determining the variation pattern, and the like are extracted in the process S123. Then, the various extracted random numbers are stored in the holding storage area 633 for the normal drawing as the holding storage for the normal drawing. Even if the reserved memory number of the normal figure is "0", the various random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the normal figure operating port 21 are the same as when there is a memory number less than the maximum value. It will be remembered. After that, in the process S124, the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold storage of the normal figure is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter of the normal figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

(8. Win / fail judgment processing)
Next, the hit / fail determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, as the first process to be executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25), the main control device 40 determines the hit / fail of the normal figure and the normal figure hit / fail determination process which is a process related to the winning game (normal figure game). (Process S200) is executed. The details of the normal drawing pass / fail determination process (process S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 22.

Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the special figure hit / miss determination process (process S300) which is a process related to the big hit game (special game). The details of the special figure hit / miss determination process (process S300) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 to 35.

(8-1. Normal figure pass / fail judgment process)
Subsequently, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 22, the “normal figure hit / fail determination process” (process S200) executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the main control device 40, as the first process to be executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200), the general electric accessory 22 that operates during the hit game (normal figure game) is in operation. It is determined whether or not there is (Process S201). In the process S201, if the general electric accessory 22 is operating and a positive determination is made (process S201: Yes), the main control device 40 determines that a hit game is in progress, and the general control game process (process S250). Move to.

On the other hand, if the general electric accessory 22 is not operating and a negative determination is made (process S201: No), whether or not the main control device 40 is displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner on the normal symbol display device 285. Judgment is performed (process S202). As a result, if the fluctuation display of the normal map is in progress and a positive determination is made (process S202: Yes), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal map in the fluctuation display has elapsed (process S202: Yes). Process S203).

Then, if the fluctuation time of the normal map during the fluctuation display has elapsed and a positive determination is made (process S203: Yes), the main control device 40 stops the fluctuation of the normal map and confirms the display. Is executed (process S203), and the process shifts to the normal drawing game process (process S250). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the normal map being displayed is not elapsed and a negative determination is made (process S203: No), the main control device 40 skips the process S204 and performs the normal map game process (process). Move to S250).

In the process S202, if the fluctuation display of the normal figure is not in progress and a negative determination is made (process S202: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the normal symbol display device 285 is in the final display of the normal figure. (Process S205).

Then, if the confirmation display of the normal figure is in progress and the determination is affirmative (process S205: Yes), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the final display time of the normal figure has elapsed (process S206). As a result, if the definite display time has not elapsed and a negative determination is made (process S206: No), the main control device 40 shifts to the normal drawing game process (process S250). On the other hand, if the final display time of the normal figure has elapsed and the determination is affirmative (process S206: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the final display end process (process S207).

In the process S207, the main control device 40 sets the display end of the normal figure that is being confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 285. Further, the main control device 40 transmits a command for ending the effect related to the normal figure in the effect symbol display device 47 to the sub-integrated control device 42. After the process S207, the main control unit 40 shifts to the process S208 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the process S208, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the result of the hit / miss determination in the normal diagram is a hit. Then, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal figure is a hit and the positive decision is made (process S208: Yes), the main control device 40 performs a process for starting the hit game (normal figure game). Specifically, the main control device 40 performs a process (process S209) for starting the operation of the general electric accessory 22. Further, the main control device 40 transmits a hit game start command instructing the start of the hit game effect to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S210), and starts timing the start interval time of the hit game. After the process S210, the main control device 40 shifts to the normal drawing game process (process S250, see FIG. 18).

On the other hand, in the process S208, if the result of the hit / fail determination of the normal figure is incorrect and a negative decision is made (process S208: No), the main control device 40 skips the process S209 and the process S210 and performs the normal figure game process (process S208: No). The process proceeds to S250).

Returning to FIG. 18, the description of the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200) will be continued. In the process S205, if the confirmation of the normal figure is not being displayed and a negative determination is made (process S205: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not there is a reserved storage of the normal figure (process S211).

As a result, if there is no hold storage of the normal map and a negative determination is made (process S211: No), the main control device 40 shifts to the normal map game process (process S250). On the other hand, if there is a hold memory of the normal figure and the determination is affirmative (process S211: Yes), the main control device 40 shifts the hold memory of the normal figure (process S212), and among the hold memory of the normal figure. Make a pass / fail judgment based on the oldest reserved memory. Further, in accordance with this process S212, the main control device 40 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved storages in the normal diagram. Then, after the process S212, the process proceeds to the process S213 shown in FIG.

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

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

In the process S216 and the process S219, if the game state is a probabilistic game, a normal electric support state, or the like, the main control device 40 determines the fluctuation pattern so that the fluctuation time of the normal figure is shorter than that in the normal state. .. For example, the main control device 40 selects a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 10 seconds in the normal state, and the fluctuation time is shorter than the normal state when the game state is a probability change game or a normal electric support state. Select a fluctuation pattern of .5 seconds.

After the process S217 or the process S219, the main control device 40 transmits the hold storage information including the information indicating the decrease of the normal figure hold storage to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S220). Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the hold storage information transmits the hold storage information to the effect symbol control device 43, and updates the display contents of the normal figure hold display (not shown) in the effect symbol display device 47.

After the process S220, the main control device 40 transmits a normal map fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S221). The process S221 is a pre-process for performing the effect corresponding to the normal figure on the effect symbol display device 47 as the normal symbol display device 285 performs the variable display of the normal figure. Specifically, the main control device 40 sends the sub-integrated control device 42 a symbol variation start command including the result of the hit / fail judgment, the variation pattern of the general map, etc., and the process S215 or the process S218 as the normal map variation start command. An effect designation command for designating an effect according to the determined hit symbol or miss symbol is transmitted. After the process S221, the main control device 40 executes the normal drawing game process (process S250, FIG. 18).

Next, the normal figure game process (process S250) executed in the normal figure hit / miss determination process (process S200) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the Fuden accessory 22 is being opened as the first process to be executed in the Fuzu game process (process S250) (process S251). Then, if the general electric accessory 22 is open and a positive determination is made (process S251: Yes), the main control device 40 shifts to the process S252 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the process S252, the main control device 40 determines whether or not four game balls have entered the general electric accessory 22 based on the detection signal of the second special figure start port switch 504. Then, if the number of game balls that have entered the Fuden accessory 22 has not reached four and a negative determination is made (process S252: No), the main control device 40 opens the Fuden accessory 22. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from (Process S253). Then, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the opening of the universal power accessory 22 and a negative determination is made (process S253: No), the main control device 40 directly performs the normal drawing game process (process S250, FIG. 21). (Refer to) is terminated, and the process returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have entered the solenoid accessory 22 reaches four and a positive judgment is made in the process S252 (process S252: Yes), or a predetermined time after opening the solenoid accessory 22. When the determination is affirmative in the process S252 (process S253: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the solenoid accessory solenoid 512 to close the utility accessory 22 (process S254). Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes the end interval process (process S255) for starting the time counting of the end interval time. After the process S255, the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250) and returns.

Returning to FIG. 21, the description of the normal drawing game process (process S250) will be continued. In the process S251, if the determination is negative (process S251: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the end interval is in progress (process S256). As a result, if the end interval is in progress and the determination is affirmative (process S256: Yes), the main control device 40 subsequently determines whether or not the end interval time has elapsed (process S257).

As a result, if the determination is affirmative in the process S257 (process S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the hit game in the normal figure in the process S258, and subsubscribes the hit game end command in the process S259. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 42. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the hit game end command ends the hit game effect. After the process S259, the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250, see FIG. 21) and returns to the pass / fail determination process (see FIG. 17). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not elapsed and a negative determination is made (process S257: No), the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the pass / fail determination process.

Further, in the process S256, if the determination is negative (process S256: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the start interval time has elapsed (process S260). As a result, if the start interval time has elapsed and a positive determination is made (process S260: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electric accessory solenoid 512 in the process S261 to drive the general electric accessory 22. Open. On the other hand, in the process S260, if a negative determination is made (process S260: No), the main control device 40 ends the normal drawing game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the pass / fail determination process.

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

In the "special figure hit / miss judgment process" (process S300), the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are individual in the "first special figure hit / miss judgment process" and the "second special figure hit / miss judgment process". Is executed.
As shown in FIG. 23, the "first special figure hit / miss determination process" first confirms in the process S301 that the special electric accessory is not operating, and determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in the big hit game or the small hit game. If it is a negative determination (process S301: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process.

If it is an affirmative determination (process S301: Yes), it is determined in process S302 whether or not the first special figure is stopped fluctuating. If the determination is affirmative (process S302: Yes), it is determined in process S303 whether or not the finalized symbol of the first special figure is not displayed.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S303 (process S303: Yes), it is determined in the process S304 whether or not there is a hold memory of the first special figure. If it is a negative determination (process S304: No), it returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S304: Yes), the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is subtracted in process S305, and the pending storage shift process is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the first special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

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

If the determination is affirmative in the process S310 (S310: Yes), the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change in the process S311 is compared with the jackpot determination random number of the reserved memory of the first special figure to be the target of the pass / fail determination. Make a judgment. If the negative determination is made in the process S310 (S310: No), the low-probability hit / fail determination table in the process S312 is compared with the big hit determination random number of the reserved memory of the first special figure to be the target of the pass / fail determination. To make a judgment.

Subsequently, in the process S313, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is changing in the jackpot. If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes), the validity determination of the first special figure is forcibly set as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S320. If it is a negative determination (process S313: No), in process S314, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S311 or the process S312 is a big hit. If it is a negative determination (process S314: No), the validity determination of the first special figure is regarded as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S320.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S314 (process S314: Yes), the jackpot symbol is determined in the process S315 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol in the hold storage of the first special figure to be determined. As a result, any one of the "big hit symbol A" to "big hit symbol D" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

Next, in the process S316, the jackpot symbol of the first special figure is selected from the variation table (see FIG. 10) selected based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the hold storage of the first special figure to be determined. Fluctuation patterns such as fluctuation time are determined. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern is determined from either the "first fluctuation table 00" or the "first fluctuation table 01" (see FIG. 10).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S317. In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as performing the 15R jackpot game, the transition to the probabilistic state after the jackpot game ends, the transition to the normal electric support state, and the number of continuations of these. , The time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, the time for the jackpot end effect, and the like are set.

Next, in the process S318, a process is performed in which the information on the hold storage of the first special figure after the hit / fail judgment (for example, the information indicating the decrease in the hold storage after the hit / fail judgment is executed) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

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

If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes) in the process S313 or a negative determination in the process S314 (process S314: No), the first special figure is a loss determination. In, the variation pattern of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the hold storage of the first special figure, which is the target of the hit / fail determination. Further, the loss setting process is performed in the process S322. After that, the process S318 and the process S319 are performed in the same manner as in the case of the jackpot determination. Then return.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25, in the "second special figure hit / fail determination process", first, in the process S331, the non-operation of the special electric accessory is confirmed, and whether or not the special electric accessory is in the big hit game or the small hit game is not in progress. judge. If it is a negative determination (process S331: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure hit / miss determination process.

If the determination is affirmative (process S331: Yes), it is determined in process S332 whether or not the second special figure is in the variable stop state. If the determination is affirmative (process S332: Yes), it is determined in process S333 whether or not the finalized symbol of the second special figure is not displayed.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S333 (process S333: Yes), it is determined in the process S334 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the second special figure. If it is a negative determination (process S334: No), it returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S334: Yes), the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is subtracted in process S335, and the pending storage shift process is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the second special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S340 shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probabilistic state of the special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S340: Yes), the determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change with the jackpot determination random number of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S341. If it is a negative determination (process S340: No), the determination is made by comparing the low-probability hit / fail determination table with the jackpot determination random number of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S342.

Subsequently, in the process S343, it is determined whether or not the first special figure is changing in the jackpot. If it is an affirmative determination (process S343: Yes), the validity determination of the second special figure is forcibly set as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S355. If it is a negative determination (process S343: No), in process S344, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S341 or the process S342 is a big hit.

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

Subsequently, in the process S346, the fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the second special figure is determined from the selected fluctuation table (see FIG. 10) based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure to be determined. The fluctuation pattern is determined. In this case as well, as in the process S316, the fluctuation table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. As a result, the fluctuation pattern is determined from any of the "second fluctuation table 00" to "second fluctuation table 02" (see FIG. 10).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S347. In this process, the content of the jackpot game is set based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the 15R jackpot game is performed. In addition, the transition to the probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game, the transition to the normal electric support state, the number of continuations of these, the setting of the time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, and the effect of the jackpot end effect. The time etc. are set.

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

In the subsequent process S349, the symbol variation start control of the second special symbol display device 283 is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the second special figure, and the like. Further, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the fluctuation time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

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

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

Subsequently, the small hit setting process is performed in the process S353. In this process, based on the determined small hit symbol, the content of the small hit game, the setting of the time for the small hit start effect of the small hit game performed by the effect symbol display device 47, the time for the small hit end effect, etc. The settings are made. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed and returned.

If the positive determination (process S343: Yes) in the process S343 or the negative determination (process S350: No) in the process S350, the second special figure is a loss determination. Is determined, and in the process S356, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination. Next, the loss setting process is performed in the process S357. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and then the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 (FIG. 23) or the process S332 (FIG. 25) (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. 27, the first special figure or the second special figure is shown in the process S360. It is determined whether or not the symbol fluctuation time of the above has elapsed (process S360). If it is an affirmative determination (process S360: Yes), in process S361, control for ending the variation display of the first special figure display device 281 to confirm the first special figure, or the variation of the second special figure display device 283. Control is performed so that the display is terminated and the second special figure is fixedly displayed. Further, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 so that the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is confirmed and displayed. Since the fluctuation time is specified by the fluctuation start command, the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to perform the same effect display while suppressing the number of commands.

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

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

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

In the special figure fluctuation interruption process, since one special figure (second special figure) of the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, the other special figure (first) that is changing is displayed. It is a process to interrupt the fluctuation of (special figure). Further, this process is a process of stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special figure, and when the small hit game based on the definite display of the other special figure is completed, the change of the other special figure is restarted.

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

In the special figure fluctuation stop process, since one of the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the change of the other special figure that is changing is stopped by a lost symbol. is there.

If a negative determination is made in the process S303 or the process S333 (process S303 or process S333: No), as shown in FIG. 28, the final symbol display time of the first special figure or the second special figure has elapsed in the process S370. Determine if it has been done. If it is a negative determination (process S370: No), the process proceeds to the "big hit game process".

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

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

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

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

By these processes, the game state related to the probability change state and the normal power support state during the big hit game is reset to the normal state.

Next, in the process S377, the operation of the condition device is started. In addition, the condition device operates when the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is satisfied, and the accessory in the big hit game. It is a device necessary for operating the continuous operation device.

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

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

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

For example, in this embodiment, the number of terminations of the normal power support state is 30 times, and the process of counting the number of fluctuations is performed for each fluctuation other than the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure from the number of times "0". It is desirable to perform the process of adding "1". Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuations may be performed by subtracting "1" from the number of end times "30" for each fluctuation other than the jackpot of the first special figure and the second special figure. ..

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

To determine whether or not to continue the normal power support state, a dedicated electric support counter that counts the duration of the normal power support state is subtracted, and the power support counter (number of times of support continuation) after the subtraction is "0". It may be determined whether or not it is.

Subsequently, in the process S384, the sub-integrated control device 42 issues a state specification command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state and whether or not it is in the normal power support state after the special symbol determination time (600 ms). Send to.

The timing of transmitting the state specification command from the main control device 40 to the sub integrated control device 42 is after the special symbol confirmation time, but the state specification command is also transmitted at the start of the special symbol change and at the time of power restoration. It may be configured.

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

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

If the process S401 has a negative determination (process S401: No), the process S402 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in the interval, and if the process S402 has a negative determination (process S402: No), the process S403 is producing a jackpot end. Judge whether or not. If it is a negative judgment (process S403: No), it is determined in the process S404 whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed, and if it is an affirmative judgment (process S404: Yes), the first big winning opening of the process S405 is opened. In the process, control is performed to open the first large winning opening 25 in the first round. After that, it returns to the special figure hit / miss judgment process.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S401 (process S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not there are 10 prizes in the first large winning opening 25 (specified number of prizes) (process S410). Or, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first grand prize opening 25 has expired (process S411), and if any of them is affirmative (process S410 or process S411: Yes), the first grand prize is won in process S412. The process of closing the mouth 25 and starting the jackpot interval in the subsequent process S413 is executed. After that, it returns (see FIG. 30). If both the process S410 and the process S411 are negatively determined (process S410: No, process S411: No), a return is made.

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

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

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

Subsequently, in the process S433, it is determined whether or not the setting is such that the probability change state is set after the end of the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S433: No), the process proceeds to process S436. If the determination is affirmative (process S433: Yes), the number of probable changes in which the probabilistic state is continued is set in process S434. In this case, since the probability change state continues until the next big hit, for example, the probability change number is set to 10,000 times. Next, in the process S435, the probability change flag is set to "1". As a result, a probable change state is given after the big hit game is completed.

Next, in the process S436, it is determined whether or not the setting is such that the normal electric support state is set after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S436: No), the process proceeds to process S439. If the determination is affirmative (process S436: Yes), the number of support continuations for continuing the normal power support state in process S437 is set to the number of times set in the process S317 or the process S347. Next, in the process S438, the electric support flag is set to "1". As a result, the general electric support state is given after the big hit game is completed.

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

Subsequent process S441 executes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command, and in this process, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. Further, in the process S442, a state specification command such as a probability change state or a general electric support state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like. After that, it returns (see FIG. 30).

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

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

If the negative determination is made in the process S451 (process S451: No), it is determined in the process S454 whether or not the second large winning opening 26 is open. If it is an affirmative judgment (process S454: Yes), it is determined whether or not there are 10 prizes in the second large winning opening 26 (specified number of winnings) (processing S455), or the opening time of the second large winning opening 26. It is determined whether or not the process is completed (process S456), and if either is affirmative (process S455 or process S456: Yes), the second large winning opening 26 is closed in process S457. Then return.

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

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

On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process S461 (process S461: No), the small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 in the process S463. After that, in the process S464, the state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and returns. This ends the small hit game.

(9. Game progress after the big hit game is over)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37, the game progress after the jackpot game of the pachinko machine 1 is completed will be described. After the start of the game, the pachinko machine 1 mainly performs a left-handed game in which the game ball is launched into the left game area 20L in the normal state (non-probability change and non-normal electric support state) aiming at the first hit. 1 Aim to enter the special figure start port 23.

As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the pachinko machine 1 is in a game state after the end of the jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by the probability variation symbol, regardless of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is correct or not. , The probability of winning the first special figure and the second special figure is high. On the other hand, after the jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by the normal symbol is completed, the probability change state is not changed and the probability change state is reached.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, regardless of whether the jackpot symbol that causes the jackpot game is a probabilistic symbol or a normal symbol, after the jackpot game is completed, the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure (total number of both). ) Reaches a predetermined number of 30 times, and the public electric support state is granted.

In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to recommend a right-handed game in which a game ball is launched aiming at the right game area 20R of the game board 2 in the normal electric support state after the jackpot game is completed. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the fluctuation time of the first special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure is correct is selected from the first fluctuation table 00 in the normal electric support state, and the average fluctuation time. Is "15 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time (first fluctuation time) of the second special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the second special figure is correct in the normal electric support state has a configuration selected from the second fluctuation table 00, and is an average fluctuation. The time is set to "6 seconds" (see FIG. 10).

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 has a shorter fluctuation time of the second special figure than the first special figure, and the general electric support function makes it easy to enter the second special figure start port 24. The frequency with which the hit / fail judgment related to the second special figure is carried out is higher than that of the first special figure. As a result, the player will perform a right-handed game aiming at entering the ball into the second special figure starting port 24 (see the timing [a] in FIGS. 37 (a) and 37 (b)).

Next, the game after the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times (30 times) and the normal electric support state ends will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 changes from the probabilistic and non-genuine support state after the end of the big hit game due to the probabilistic symbol to the probable change and non-genuine support state, the small hit game of the second special figure It is a configuration that shifts to a small hit rush that is advantageous for the acquisition of (see the timing [a] of FIG. 37 (a)). Specifically, in the probabilistic and non-genuine support state caused by the probabilistic symbol, the fluctuation time of the first special figure accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure is correct is selected from the first fluctuation table 01. , The average fluctuation time is set to "600 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time (third fluctuation time) of the second special figure accompanying the determination of the validity of the second special figure in the probabilistic and non-normal power support state is configured to be selected from the second fluctuation table 01. , The average fluctuation time is set to "2 seconds".

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 has an extremely large time difference between the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the fluctuation time of the second special figure in the probabilistic and non-genuine support state due to the probabilistic symbol, and the first special figure. It is hoped that the success / failure judgment will be carried out far more often than aiming at the second special figure. In addition, even if there is no Fuden support, the probability of winning the Fuzu is extremely high in the probabilistic state, so it is possible to sufficiently aim for the ball to enter the second special figure starting port 24. Further, since the small hit winning probability of the second special figure in the probabilistic state is higher than the big hit winning probability of the first special figure, it is advantageous to acquire the small hit game. Furthermore, in the small hit rush, since the second special figure start opening 24 and the second big winning opening 26 opened in the small hit game are arranged in the right game area 20R, it is decided to perform the right-handed game. Become.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, from the low probability and normal power support state after the end of the big hit game in which the big hit symbol is caused by the normal symbol, the normal power support is terminated and the low probability and non-normal power support state (normal state). If it becomes, the game does not shift to the small hit rush (see the timing [c] in FIG. 37 (b)).

The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration that recommends a left-handed game in which a game ball is launched aiming at the left game area 20L of the game board 2 in a low probability and non-genuine support state (timing [d] in FIG. 37 (b). ]). Specifically, in the low probability and non-normal electric support state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure accompanying the judgment of whether or not the first special figure is correct is selected from the first fluctuation table 00, and the average fluctuation time is ". It is said to be "15 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time (second fluctuation time) of the second special figure accompanying the determination of the validity of the second special figure in the low probability and non-normal power support state is configured to be selected from the second fluctuation table 02. Yes, the average fluctuation time is set to "600 seconds" (see FIG. 10).

As a result, the pachinko machine 1 has an extremely large time difference between the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the fluctuation time of the second special figure in the low probability and non-normal power support state, and the first special figure is larger than the second special figure. It is hoped that the success / failure judgment will be carried out, which is far more likely to be aimed at the figure.

In this way, in the pachinko machine 1, if the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol, the winning probability of the special symbol is set to a high probability (probability variation) after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is a normal symbol, the winning probability of the special symbol is set to a low probability (non-probability change) after the jackpot game is completed. Further, regardless of the probabilistic symbol or the normal symbol, the state shifts to the normal electric support state in a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game.

Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 recommends a right-handed game aiming at the start port of the second special figure when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game regardless of the probability variation symbol or the normal symbol, and the right-handed game is performed. A right-handed notification effect is performed to notify the user to do so. As shown in FIG. 37 (c), the right-handed notification effect is started by shifting to the normal electric support state after the end of the jackpot game (see the timing [e] in FIG. 37 (c)). Then, the right-handed notification effect ends with the end of the normal electric support state (see the timing [f] in FIG. 37 (c)).

If the pachinko machine 1 has a low probability and the holding memory of the second special figure exists at the end of the normal power support state, the pachinko machine 1 has a low probability of holding the second special figure in the normal state after the end of the normal power support state. When the fluctuation of the above starts, the fluctuation time becomes extremely long (600 seconds, see FIGS. 10 and 36). Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the final stage of the normal power support state in which the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a predetermined number, for example, the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is the normal power support state. When a predetermined reference number of times (second fluctuation number, for example, 26 times), which is less than the number of end times (first fluctuation number, 30 times), is reached, the effect of recommending right-handed striking is performed in a notification mode different from the normal notification mode. It is possible to switch to a certain special notification mode, for example, the effect of recommending right-handed hitting can be switched to a special notification mode that is less noticeable than the normal notification mode (see timing [ki] in FIG. 37 (c)). ..

(10. Right-handed notification production)
Next, the details of the right-handed notification effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 43. It should be noted that the right-handed notification effect of this embodiment is a display effect that is carried out in series with the change of the pseudo effect symbol that is carried out by the effect symbol display device 47 due to the change of the first special figure or the second special figure. is there. Not limited to this, the right-handed notification effect may be a voice effect for notifying the right-handed person by voice in addition to the display effect.

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

As shown in FIG. 38, in the "right-handed notification process", first, in the process S501, whether or not the electric support flag indicating that the normal electric support state is set is "1" by referring to the command from the main control device 40. To judge. If a negative determination is made (process S501: No), the process proceeds to process S505 described later.

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

If the determination is affirmative in the process S502 (process S502: Yes), in the process S503, the count value of the fluctuation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure during the right-handed notification effect is "0". Is determined. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the normal power support state ends.

If a negative determination is made in the process S503 (process S503: No), the process proceeds to the process S505 described later. If it is an affirmative determination (process S503: Yes), in process S504, a process of ending the right-handed notification effect is performed. By this processing, a command to end the right-handed notification effect is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43, and the right-handed notification effect of the effect symbol display device 47 ends under the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

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

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

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

If the determination is affirmative in the process S507 (process S507: Yes), it is determined in the process S511 shown in FIG. 39 whether or not the right-handed notification effect is being performed. If a negative determination is made (process S5111: No), a return is made.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S511 (process S511: Yes), the value of the fluctuation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure during the right-handed notification effect in the process S512 is set to "1". Is added.

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

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

In the process S516 executed after the process S514 or at the time of the negative determination of the process S515, the value of the fluctuation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure during the right-handed notification effect is "26". Is determined. If a negative determination is made (process S516: No), a return is made. If the determination is affirmative (process S516: Yes), the process proceeds to process S517.

(10-2. Right-handed notification mode change processing)
In the process S517, as shown in FIG. 40, the subroutine "right-handed notification mode change process" is executed. In this process, when the number of fluctuations of the special figure in the normal power support state reaches the reference number, the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect is set in consideration of the remaining number of times the special figure in the normal power support state is continued and the reserved memory of the second special figure. This is a process for switching from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode. First, in the process S551, it is determined whether or not the right-handed notification effect is being performed in the special notification mode. If it is affirmative (process S551: Yes), it returns.

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

In the subsequent process S553, the determination value B is calculated by subtracting the number of reserved storages of the second special figure from the remaining number of times A. Subsequently, in the process S554, it is determined whether or not the determination value B is "0" or less. If a negative determination is made (process S554: No), a return is made.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S554 (process S554: Yes), in the process S555, the process of switching the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect to a special notification mode in which the explicitness suggesting right-handedness is less than the normal notification mode. To execute. By this processing, a command to switch the right-handed notification effect from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43, and the right-handed notification effect of the effect symbol display device 47 is controlled by the effect symbol control device 43. The notification mode is switched to the special notification mode. Then return.

In this way, in the right-handed notification mode change process, for example, when the number of continuations of the normal power support state reaches 26 times, if four reserved memories of the second special figure are stored, the right-handed notification effect is produced. Is not changed from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode. On the other hand, if the hold storage of the second special figure is 2 when the number of continuations of the normal electric support state reaches 26 times, a process of changing the right-handed notification effect from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode is performed.

Further, in the "right-handed notification mode change process" (FIG. 39) of S517 of this embodiment, the fluctuation counter is "26" or more and is a big hit until "30" by the process S513, the process S514, and the process S516. Since the process is continuously executed until the value becomes, the process is executed in response to the number of pending items that fluctuates during that period. As a result, it is possible to derive an optimum result at any time regarding the determination of whether or not to change the notification mode according to the remaining number of fluctuations and the number of reservations, which changes with the progress of the game.

(10-3. Display mode of production)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 41 to 43, a display mode of the effect implemented in the effect symbol display device 47 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 starts the symbol change of the first special figure or the second special figure according to the hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 displays the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 47. Fluctuations begin. As shown in FIG. 41 (a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half portion and is a pseudo pattern composed of three numerical symbols corresponding to fluctuations in the first special figure or the second special figure. The effect symbol 700 is displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the upper right side of the display screen, a character image 710 of "Tatsuyoshi Kuma", which is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed. On the lower left side of the display screen, the first hold storage display image 721 showing the existence of the hold storage of the first special figure is displayed. In the illustrated example, the black circle indicates the existence of the reserved memory of the first special figure. Further, on the lower right side of the display screen, a second reserved storage display image 722 showing the existence of the reserved storage of the second special figure is displayed.

If the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half and the first special figure. The jackpot pseudo-effect symbol 701 consisting of three identical symbols corresponding to the jackpot symbol of the figure or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed. In addition, as the character image 710, "Tatsuyoshi Kuma" with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure is a small hit, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 has a large lower half, and the first A small hit pseudo effect symbol 702 composed of three identical small hit symbols corresponding to the special symbol or the small hit symbol of the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed. In addition, a smiling "Tatsuyoshi bear" is displayed as the character image 710. During the small hit rush, it is desirable to display the rush notification image 731 on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47.

Next, an example of a right-handed notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. 42. The effect display example shown in FIG. 42 (a) shows a display example when the normal electric support state is started immediately after the end of the big hit game. When the normal power support state is started, a right-handed notification image 741 that prompts right-handedness in a normal notification mode is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 so as to be conspicuous at a position on the left side of the upper part of the screen. .. Further, at a position directly below the right-handed notification image 741, the electric support start image 751 indicating that the normal electric support state is started and the duration of the general electric support state is displayed is displayed. Further, on the display screen, an electric support count display 761 indicating the continuation state of the normal electric support state is implemented at a position on the right side in the middle of the upper and lower parts. The electric support count display 761 shows the fluctuation count of the current special figure on the left side and the number of ends on the right side. Since the figure example shows the state before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure, the fluctuation count is “0”.

The effect display example shown in FIG. 42B shows a display example in which the game after the jackpot game is completed and the normal electric support state is continuing. While the normal electric support state is continuing, the right-handed notification image 741 that prompts right-handedness is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 47 in the normal notification mode. Further, at a position directly below the right-handed notification image 741, an electric support continuation image 752 indicating that the normal electric support state is continuing is displayed. The fluctuation count of the electric support count display 761 indicating the continuation state of the normal electric support state increases as the game progresses. The figure shows that the number of fluctuations of the special figure is 12 times.

In the effect display example shown in FIG. 42 (c), the number of fluctuations of the special figure in the normal power support state has reached the reference number of times for changing the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode. However, a display example is shown in which the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is smaller than the remaining number of times the normal electric support state continues, and the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect is not switched to the special notification mode. In the illustrated example, the fluctuation count of the electric support count display 761 is 27 times and the remaining number of continuations is 3 times, whereas the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is 2. Therefore, the number of remaining continuations is larger than the number of reserved storages in the second special figure, and the right-handed notification image 741 is displayed in the normal notification mode without being changed to the special notification mode.

In the effect display example shown in FIG. 43 (a), the number of fluctuations of the special figure in the normal power support state reaches the reference number of times for changing the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode. A display example is shown when the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is larger than the remaining number of times the normal electric support state continues, and the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect is switched to the special notification mode. In the illustrated example, the fluctuation count of the electric support count display 761 is 27 times, the remaining number of continuations is 3 times, and the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is also 3. For this reason, since the remaining number of continuations is a value equal to or less than the number of reserved storages in the second special figure, the right-handed notification effect is changed to the special notification mode, which is displayed smaller than the normal notification mode, and is inconspicuous and explicit. It is displayed in the low right-handed notification image 742. By changing the notification mode of the right-handed notification image 742 in this way, the player takes into account that the normal electric support state is in the final stage and refrains from right-handed hitting. Further, since the display of the right-handed notification image 741 is not stopped, it is not necessary for the player to misunderstand that the normal electric support state has ended.

The special notification mode of the right-handed notification effect is not limited to the mode in which the right-handed notification image 742 is displayed small to make it inconspicuous and less explicit, and as shown in FIG. 43 (b), other special notification modes of the right-handed notification effect. As a notification mode, a right-handed notification image 743 that is less noticeable and less explicit by darkening the background may be used.

After that, when the game progresses, the number of fluctuations of the special figure reaches the number of ends, and the normal electric support state ends, it is desirable to indicate that fact. In this case, at the position on the left side of the upper part of the screen, the right-handed notification effect is erased and a blank 744 is set, and an electric support end image 753 indicating that the normal electric support state has ended is displayed below the blank 744.

(11. Action and effect of the first embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, it includes a first starting port 23 in which a game ball flowing down the left game area 20L of the game board 2 can enter, and a normal drawing operating port 21 arranged in the right game area 20R. A game ball flowing down the game area 20R in which the normal drawing operating port 21 is arranged is arranged at a position where it can enter, and is opened according to the result of a lottery caused by entering the normal drawing operating port 21 and the second. A normal electric accessory 22 having a starting port 24 is provided. Numerical data related to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port 23, or numerical data related to the second special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port 24. A hit / fail determination means (process S300) for executing at least a hit / fail determination related to a small hit and a big hit is provided. When the execution condition of the pass / fail judgment is not satisfied, the extracted numerical data is stored as the hold storage up to the upper limit of the number of holds, and the hold storage is digested by executing the pass / fail judgment based on the establishment of the execution condition. A hold storage means (process S112, process S117) is provided. When the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol selection means (process S315, process S345) for selecting the big hit symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided. The jackpot symbol selection means can select at least the first jackpot symbol (normal symbol) and the second jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) as the jackpot symbol. When the selected jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol, after the jackpot game, the change of the second special symbol due to the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol is changed to the fluctuation time of the first special symbol due to the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol. It is carried out with a first variation time shorter than that, and the game state is changed to the normal electric support state which facilitates the entry into the ordinary electric accessory. On condition that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reach the predetermined number of first fluctuations in this state, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the subsequent determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct is set to the first. It is a gaming machine that changes to a second fluctuation time extended from the fluctuation time of the game and shifts the gaming state to the non-general support state. Then, it is provided with a notification means (process S506) that performs a right-handed recommended notification that recommends right-handedness at least during the normal electric support state in a normal notification mode. In addition, the notification means sets the notification mode for recommending right-handed as the normal notification mode based on the fact that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reach a predetermined second fluctuation number less than the first fluctuation number. Is a configuration including a notification mode changing means (process S555) that can be changed to a different special notification mode.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the winning / failing determination is low in both the normal power support state and the non-normal power support state in which the selected jackpot symbol shifts to the case of the first jackpot symbol. On the other hand, when the selected jackpot symbol is the second jackpot symbol, at least the fluctuation of the second special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol accompanying the winning / failing determination of the first special symbol after the jackpot game, and the first It is implemented in the third fluctuation time, which is shorter than the fluctuation time of 2, and the game state can be shifted to a state in which the winning probability of the winning / failing judgment is a high probability state and a non-normal electric support state is advantageous for obtaining a small hit. is there.

Further, in the notification mode changing means, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not to change to the special notification mode according to the remaining number of fluctuations until reaching the first fluctuation number and the number of reserved storages when the second fluctuation number is reached. It is configured to determine whether or not, and when it is determined that the determination result is to be performed, the change to the special notification mode is performed.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which, in the special notification mode, it is less explicit that the notification mode is recommended to be right-handed as compared with the normal notification mode.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has, as gaming states, a normal state (low probability state and non-normal power support state), a high probability state and normal power support state, and a high probability state and non-normal power support state (small hit rush). ) Can be migrated. The pachinko machine 1 has a high probability state and a normal power support state, as well as a non-normal power support state, in which the fluctuation of the second special figure is set to a short time in the small hit rush, and in both cases, the second special figure is in the high probability state. Right-handed game is recommended aiming at the fluctuation of. On the other hand, in the low probability state, the fluctuation of the second special figure is set to an extremely long time so that the player plays a left-handed game aiming at the fluctuation of the first special figure. Therefore, when shifting from the low-probability state and the non-probability support state to the low-probability state and the non-probability support state after the end of the big hit game, if there is a hold memory of the second special figure, the low-probability state and the non-probability state There is an inconvenience that the fluctuation of the second special figure due to the hold storage in the support state takes a long time.

Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1, when the number of fluctuations of the special figure in the normal power support state reaches a predetermined number of times (second fluctuation number) less than the number of end times of the normal power support state (first fluctuation number), until then. It is possible to change the right-handed notification effect for urging the right-handed hit from the normal notification mode to a special notification mode in which right-handed recommendation is less explicit than the normal notification mode. When the right-handed recommended notification shifts to the special notification mode in this way, the player does not actively continue right-handed movement, and reduces the increase in the reserved memory of the second special figure, which has an extremely long fluctuation time in the normal state. be able to. Therefore, the progress of the game can be smoothed. In addition, as a result, for example, a player who is thinking of stopping the game when the current normal power support state ends can stop the game because the change display of the second special symbol does not end in the normal state. You can prevent problems such as being dissatisfied because you cannot do it.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 1, the change to the special notification mode is not made only when the fluctuation of the special figure during the normal power support state reaches a predetermined number of times (second fluctuation number), but the normal power is changed. When it is necessary to suppress right-handed striking by checking the balance between the number of remaining fluctuations in which the support state is continued and the number of reserved memories, the special notification mode is changed, so that notification according to the game situation becomes possible. ..

[Second Example]
(12. Schematic configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment)
Next, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect is changed from the normal notification mode to the special notification on condition that the fluctuation of the special figure during the normal power support state reaches a predetermined number of times (second fluctuation number). It is configured to make changes to the mode.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment, and in the process S517 of the "right-handed notification process" shown in FIGS. 38 to 39, the process S555 shown in FIG. 40 is performed. It is configured by executing and changing the notification mode.

(13. Action and effect of the second embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, the pachinko machine is configured to change to the special notification mode when the second variation number is reached in the notification mode changing means.

According to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the special notification mode is changed only when the fluctuation of the special figure during the normal power support state reaches a predetermined number of times (second fluctuation number). There is no need for control such as determining conditions related to changes, and the burden on the control device can be reduced.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the first and second embodiments, even a big hit that shifts to a small hit rush is configured to shift via a 30-time normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be configured in which the player immediately shifts to the small hit rush (high probability state and non-normal electric support state, extremely short fluctuation time) after the big hit game is completed.

Further, the number of first fluctuations, which is the number of terminations of the normal power support state, is not limited to 30 times. For example, it may be 100 times. Further, the second fluctuation number, which is the reference number of times for changing the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect, is obtained by subtracting four times, which is the number of times corresponding to the upper limit reserved number, on the assumption that the first fluctuation number is 30 times. It was set to 26 times, but it is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to determine whether or not to change to the special notification mode at an earlier stage or a later stage, or to make the change.

As in the first embodiment, a configuration for determining whether or not to change to the special notification mode, that is, a method for calculating the relationship between the number of remaining fluctuations and the number of pending numbers at the present time is illustrated. , Can be changed in any way.

The content of the right-handed notification effect is not limited to the image display by the display device, but voice notification, light emission notification, vibration notification, and the like may also be performed. For example, if you want to suppress right-handed hits, you can use a voice to provide specific information such as "4 times left until the end of the support time, and the current number of pending items is 2." You may make a notification such as "Right-handed end." Further, the voice notification "Please hit right" may be performed until the second fluctuation number is reached, and then the volume may be lowered or turned off after the voice notification is reached.

The special notification mode of the right-handed notification effect is not limited to the right-handed notification image 742 in FIG. 43 (a) and the right-handed notification image 743 in FIG. 43 (b), and may be configured to reduce the character display, for example. You may also change the display to suggest that the time to change the left-handed, that is, the long fluctuation time is approaching, such as "I'm about to hit the left" or "Please prepare for the left-handed".

Further, as a notification mode for recommending right-handed striking, a configuration using a reserved symbol of the second special symbol may be used. For example, a reserved symbol whose fluctuation time is expected to be extremely long may be notified by displaying it in a display mode different from that of the reserved symbol in the case of a short-time fluctuation in which right-handed movement is recommended. Since the display mode of the reserved symbol is different from the previous mode, the player can infer that the firing is not recommended.

Further, in the present invention, a predetermined number of game balls inside are cyclically used by collecting the fired game balls inside the game machine and firing them again by the launching device, and using a storage medium such as an IC card. It may be applied to an enclosed game machine that manages the number of balls held by the player as data.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20L: Left game area, 20R: Right game area, 21: Normal electric accessory, 22: Normal electric accessory, 23: 1st special figure start port (1st start port) , 24: 2nd special drawing start port (2nd start port), 25: 1st big prize opening (large winning opening), 26: 2nd big winning opening (large winning opening), 40: main control device (win / fail judgment) Means, hold storage means, jackpot symbol selection means), 42: Sub-integrated control device (notification means, notification mode changing means)

Claims (5)

At least the first starting port where the game balls flowing down the left game area of the game board are arranged so that they can enter.
With the normal drawing operation port located in the right game area,
At least, the game ball flowing down the game area in which the normal drawing operating port is arranged is arranged at a position where the ball can enter, and is opened according to the result of the lottery caused by the entry into the normal drawing operating port, and the second An ordinary electric accessory with a starting port and
Numerical data related to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port, or numerical data related to the second special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port. A winning / failing determination means for executing at least a winning / failing determination relating to a small hit and a large hit based on
When the execution condition of the pass / fail determination is not satisfied, the extracted numerical data is stored as a hold storage with the upper limit of the number of holds as the upper limit, and the pass / fail determination is executed based on the establishment of the execution condition. Hold storage means to digest hold memory and
A jackpot symbol selection means for selecting the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the result of the hit / fail determination is a jackpot is provided.
The jackpot symbol selection means can select at least a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol as the jackpot symbol.
When the selected jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol,
After the big hit game, the fluctuation of the second special symbol due to the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol due to the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol. The game state is changed to the general electric accessory support state that facilitates entry into the ordinary electric accessory, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed in this state. On condition that the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number of first fluctuations, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the subsequent determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct is extended from the first fluctuation time. In a game machine that changes to a fluctuating time and shifts the game state to the non-genuine accessory support state
It is provided with a notification means for performing right-handed recommended notification in a normal notification mode, which recommends right-handed at least during the above-mentioned general electric accessory support state.
Further, the notification means provides a notification mode for recommending right-handed movement based on the fact that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol have reached a predetermined second fluctuation number less than the first fluctuation number. A gaming machine provided with a notification mode changing means capable of changing to a special notification mode different from the normal notification mode. In the general electric accessory support state and the non-common electric accessory support state in which the selected jackpot symbol shifts to the case of the first jackpot symbol, the winning probabilities of the winning / failing determination are both low probability states. ,
When the selected jackpot symbol is the second jackpot symbol,
After the jackpot game, at least the third variation in which the variation of the second special symbol is shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol and shorter than the variation time of the second variation accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct or not. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming state can be changed to a state in which the winning probability of the winning / failing determination is high and the non-common electric utility support state is advantageous for acquiring the small hit. The notification mode changing means is
When the second fluctuation number is reached, it is determined whether or not to change to the special notification mode according to the remaining number of fluctuations until the first fluctuation number is reached and the number of reserved storages, and the determination result is obtained. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the change to the special notification mode is performed when it is determined that the game is performed. The notification mode changing means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the second variation number is reached, the change to the special notification mode is performed. The special notification mode is
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which differs in that the explicitness of recommending right-handed hitting is lower than that of the usual notification mode.

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