JP7204219B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that determines whether or not a win is achieved based on the establishment of a starting condition, and shifts to a special game state according to the result of the determination.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine (pachinko machine), a judgment is made as to whether or not a big hit will occur due to the entry of a ball into a starting hole. It is the mainstream that has a game property in which a definite display is performed and a jackpot game that is advantageous for winning prize balls is executed later.

In addition, in this type of gaming machine, when the number of times the special symbols are changed to be displayed in accordance with the success/failure determination reaches a predetermined number of rotations, a game state advantageous to the player (for example, a time-saving game state, etc.) is provided. There is a thing (for example, see patent document 1.).

JP 2012-200408 A

By the way, in a gaming machine that provides a game state advantageous to a player when the number of lost variable display times reaches a predetermined number of rotations, there is a demand for indicating the number of remaining variable display times until the predetermined number of rotations is reached. However, there is the following problem depending on whether or not to suggest the remaining variable display count. For example, if the number of remaining variable displays until reaching a predetermined number of rotations is not indicated, the player does not know how long the game must be continued before the bonus game is awarded, and the player may not be able to set a goal and lose interest in the game. . On the other hand, when the number of remaining variable display times until reaching the predetermined number of rotations is always displayed and the number of remaining variable display times is large, the player who is selecting the gaming machine may avoid the game, or the player may continue to play during the game. The desire to do so may decrease.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention is capable of sufficiently demonstrating the interest of a game in which an advantageous privilege is given to a player when the number of times of losing variation display reaches a predetermined number of rotations, and increasing the motivation of the player for the game. The object is to provide a gaming machine.

The present invention includes a first starting port arranged so that a game ball flowing down at least the left game area of the game board can enter;
a second starting port arranged in the right game area of the game board and arranged so that a game ball flowing down the right game area can enter;
success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the ball entering the first starting port and a success/failure determination based on the ball entering the second starting port ;
A variable display of the first special symbol, which is identification information, is performed according to the result of the success/failure determination based on the ball entering the first starting port, and the result of the success/failure determination based on the ball entering the second starting port. A variable display means for performing variable display of the second special symbol, which is identification information, according to
special game execution means for shifting to a special game state when a specific display result is displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol ;
Variation counting means for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol that was not selected by the success/failure determination means and the number of variation display times of the second special symbol that was not selected by the success/failure determination means ;
an award granting means for imparting an advantageous privilege to the player when the count value counted by the variation counting means reaches a predetermined value;
privilege suggestion effect means for performing a suggestion effect relating to the suggestion of the number of remaining variable display times up to the predetermined value to which the privilege is granted;
suggestion condition determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined suggestion condition is satisfied;
The number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol that was not won by the success/failure determination means for judging whether or not the suggestion condition has been established, and the variation of the second special symbol that was not won by the success/failure determination means. a suggestion condition counting means for counting the number of display times;
and
The suggestive condition counting means does not count the number of variable display times of the two special symbols in a state in which a game in which the game ball is flowed down to the right game area is not recommended,
The suggestive condition determining means determines that the suggestive condition is established when a specified count value by the suggestive condition counting means reaches a predetermined suggestive condition value,
The gist is that the privilege suggesting effect means performs the suggesting effect when the suggesting condition determining means determines that the suggesting condition is satisfied.

In the present invention, gaming machines include pinball gaming machines. For example, in a pinball game machine, the starting condition is to obtain a judgment random number used for win/fail judgment by winning a game ball into a starting hole arranged in the game area. Also, the start condition is a condition for starting the suitability determination after the start condition is satisfied. In the pinball game machine, it is desirable that the special game is not being performed and the identification information (special symbols) is not being displayed in a variable or fixed manner. As for the start condition, a condition may be added or a part of the condition may be deleted.

In the present invention, the special game state is a jackpot game state in which the big winning opening is opened over a plurality of rounds in a predetermined opening mode, and is a game state advantageous for winning prize balls. Benefits include at least a time-saving function such as shortening the fluctuation time of special symbols, a function to extend the opening of normal electric accessories with a starting port, and a normal pattern fluctuation time associated with a normal pattern lottery to open normal electric accessories. It is desirable to have a game state including one or more of the shortening function and the variable probability function that increases the probability of winning the lottery of normal symbols.

In the present invention, the suggestive condition by the suggestive condition determination means is when the change in the identification information reaches a predetermined number of times of display of change, and when the effect display associated with the change display of the identification information is a predetermined fail effect display (for example, the degree of expectation). High notice, reach performance, etc.), when winning a lottery to determine whether or not to perform a suggestive notification, when a quiz is answered correctly in a quiz performance, etc., when an operation such as an operation suggestion performance is successful, after the end of a jackpot game. be done. The suggested condition may be one condition or a plurality of conditions. When a plurality of suggestive conditions are provided, the achievement of any one of the conditions may suggest the remaining number of variable display times until the privilege is granted, or the achievement of the plurality of suggestive conditions. may suggest the remaining number of times of variable display until the privilege is granted.

In the present invention, the suggesting effect by the privilege suggesting effect means includes the effect suggesting the remaining variable number of display times up to the ceiling by changing the display color of the video background and the luminescent color of the decorative LED, etc., and the actual number of times up to the ceiling. An effect of displaying the number of remaining fluctuation displays, and further an effect of displaying a pseudo remaining number of fluctuation display times corresponding to the actual number of times of fluctuation display up to the ceiling, and the like are conceivable. For example, it is desirable to determine which suggestive effect to implement by lottery or the like. In this case, the probability of performing the suggestive effect in a display color that makes it difficult to grasp the remaining number of variable display times is maximized, and the probability of performing the effect of displaying the actual remaining number of variable display times is minimized. Furthermore, it is conceivable to improve the accuracy of the suggestion each time the suggestion rendering is performed. That is, it is conceivable that a more accurate number of remaining variable display times is suggested by executing many suggestive effects.

According to the present invention, the actual remaining number of variable displays until the privilege is granted is not usually indicated, and when the suggestion condition is satisfied, the suggestive effect suggests the remaining number of variable displays until the privilege or the remaining number. Since the probability of suggesting the number of fluctuation display times is increased, the goal of awarding the privilege is determined, and it is possible to provide the player with a firm game aiming for the privilege instead of making the game play by inertia. It is possible to improve the amusement of the game, and to increase the player's motivation for the game. Furthermore, since the actual remaining number of variable display times up to the privilege is not suggested until the suggestion condition is satisfied, it is difficult to know the number of times to the ceiling without playing the game, but by playing the game, the number of rotations to the ceiling can be predicted. become able to. In particular, in a configuration in which a plurality of types of ceiling number of times to give benefits are provided and one of the ceiling number of times is selected according to the game state, it is difficult to understand the number of times to the ceiling, but by establishing the suggestive condition, the number of rotations to the ceiling can be predicted. Furthermore, since it does not always show the actual remaining number of variable display times until the privilege is given, it does not become a negative factor when the player selects a gaming machine to start playing, and the operation rate of the gaming machine is hindered. can be done without

Further, according to the invention, when the suggested condition counting means recommends a game in which a game ball flows down to the right game area, the number of variable display times of the two special symbols is counted as a specified count value.

For example, the suggestive condition counting means counts the number of variable display times in which winning is not won by the winning/failure determining means in the same way as the variable counting means, but the number of variable display times of the specific identification information is caused by a playing method not recommended by the gaming machine. A configuration that does not count fluctuating displays or fluctuating displays such as errors is desirable. According to this, the player is prevented from playing a game that is disadvantageous to him/herself, the game can be realized in accordance with the performance of the gaming machine, the amusement of the game can be fully exhibited, and the player's motivation for the game can be realized. can increase

It is a front view of the game machine of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of MPU mounted in the main control unit. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a random number generation circuit provided in the MPU; FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a power supply board; FIG. It is an explanatory view showing game specifications. It is explanatory drawing regarding a jackpot game. 4 is a flowchart showing a "startup process" executed by a main controller; It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "interrupt processing" performed by the main control unit. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "interrupt processing" performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the "input determination process" performed in interrupt processing. It is a flow chart showing a "special figure entering ball confirmation process" that is executed in the input determination process. It is a flow chart which shows "ordinary figure entering ball confirmation processing" executed in the input determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the "property determination process" performed in interrupt processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure right/wrong determination process" performed in the right/wrong determination process. It is the 2nd flow chart which shows "general figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows "general figure right or wrong judgment processing" performed in the right or wrong judgment processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "ordinary figure game process" performed in the normal figure propriety determination process. It is the second flow chart showing the "ordinary game process" executed in the normal game propriety determination process. It is the 1st flowchart which shows "the 1st special figure propriety judging process" performed in the propriety judging processing. It is the 2nd flow chart which shows "the 1st special figure propriety judging processing" performed in propriety judging processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure propriety determination process" performed in the propriety determination process. It is the second flowchart showing the "second special figure propriety determination process" that is executed in the propriety determination process. It is the 3rd flow chart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judging processing" performed in propriety judging processing. It is the 4th flowchart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judging processing" performed in the propriety judging processing. It is the 5th flow chart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judging processing" performed in propriety judging processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. It is the 3rd flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in the special figure right or wrong determination process. It is the 4th flow chart which shows "big hit game processing" performed in special figure right or wrong judging processing. It is the 1st flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" performed in special figure right/wrong determination processing. 10 is a flow chart showing a "remaining variation suggesting process" executed by a sub-integrated control device; It is explanatory drawing regarding suggestion conditions. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram regarding setting of a remaining variation suggestive effect; FIG. 11 is a first display example showing a display mode regarding an effect of the game machine; FIG. It is a second display example showing a display mode relating to an effect of the gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment to which a game machine (pachinko machine) according to the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the external configuration of a pachinko machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

(1. Outline configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine that can be played by a player, and is installed in a gaming facility.

(1-1: Front configuration of pachinko machine 1)
The pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the 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 fitted with a plate glass 110 and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101, 101 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. be. The front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18. A predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and operated clockwise to open the inner frame 30. None, front frame 11 can be opened by counterclockwise operation.
Behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11, the game board 2 (see FIG. 2) held by the inner frame 30 is provided.

Speakers 112, 112 are installed on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, respectively. In addition, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, as well as LEDs for informing abnormalities in the game.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed on the lower half of the front frame 11. - 特許庁A shooting handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 13. By operating the shooting handle 14 clockwise, the shooting device is activated, and game balls supplied from the upper tray 12 are directed toward the game board 2. fired. Prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 12.例文帳に追加
The lower tray 13 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be transferred to another box (dollar box) provided in the game parlor by operating a ball removing lever.

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

(1-2: Configuration of game board of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 . In addition, a center case 200 is attached to a position near the center of the game area. As a result, the game area 20 is divided into a left game area 20L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot with less than a predetermined firing power (first firing strength), and a predetermined firing power or more (second firing strength). and a right game area 20R where the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot. A large number of game nails and the like are planted in the game area 20 .

In the center case 200, an LCD panel of a production pattern display device 46 (not shown) is arranged in the center. The center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, like well-known ones.

A game ball can be entered at all times at the position directly below the center in the left-right direction of the center case 200, and the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) is determined due to the entrance. A first special figure starting port 23 is arranged. When the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as reserved storage of the first special figure.

In addition, in the left game area 20L, a plurality of (three) general prize winning openings 27 that can always enter a ball are arranged at the left diagonally lower position of the center case 200 and the left side position of the first special figure start opening 23. It is In addition, a general prize winning opening 27 that allows entry of balls is arranged at a position directly below the first special figure starting opening 23 at all times.

In the right game area 20R, a normal pattern operation opening 21 is arranged at the right lateral position of the center case 200. - 特許庁The normal pattern operation port 21 is a gate through which a game ball can pass through, and due to the passage of the normal pattern (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal pattern), determination is made. When a game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 21, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as reserved memory for the normal pattern.

In addition, in the right game area 20R, a normal electric accessory 22 (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal electric accessory) is arranged downstream of the normal pattern operation port 21. As shown in FIG. The general electric accessory 22 is provided with a pair of left and right wings that can be opened and closed, and is usually a ball entry device that makes it difficult to enter a game ball. And, when it is won by the judgment of the normal figure, the wings are opened in a predetermined open mode, and the ball can be entered.

And the general electric accessory 22 has a second special figure start port 24 inside. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured so that only the game ball that has entered the general electric accessory 22 can enter. The second special figure start opening 24 is a prize winning opening in which the winning judgment of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure) is executed due to the entry of a ball into this. When the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of kinds of random numbers are extracted and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure pending memory.

Further, in the right-handed area R, downstream of the general electric accessory 22, there is arranged a first big prize winning opening 25 that can be opened and closed by the first special electric door of the first special electric accessory. The first big winning hole 25 is opened in a predetermined manner in a jackpot game executed at the time of the jackpot of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and has a configuration in which a game ball can be entered when the first special symbol is opened.

Furthermore, in the right-handed area R, downstream of the first big prize opening 25, there is arranged a second big prize opening 26 that can be opened and closed by the second special electric door of the second special electric role. there is The second big winning opening 26 is opened in a predetermined manner in the small winning game executed at the time of the second special prize winning, and has a configuration in which a game ball can enter when opened.

The second big winning hole 26 has an upper end that can be opened and closed by an opening/closing plate, and has a ball entry hole into which a game ball can enter only when it is open. The second big winning hole 26 takes in all the entered game balls from the center of the ball entering hole and guides them into the device through a tunnel-shaped delivery hole 261.例文帳に追加

A specific area 262 is installed in the second big prize winning port 26 at a central lower portion of the inside thereof, directly below the delivery port 261 . The specific area 262 is an area that can be developed from a small winning game to a big winning game (accessory big winning) by entering a game ball.

Intake openings for taking game balls into the game board 2 are arranged on both left and right sides above the specific area 262 in the second big winning opening 26 .

In addition, the second big winning hole 26 is configured so that the entering game ball enters the specific area 262 with a very high probability. A game ball entering the specific area 262 is taken into the game board 2 .

Entry into the general figure activation opening 21, the general electric accessory 22, the second special figure starting opening 24, the first big winning opening 25 and the second big winning opening 26, which are arranged in this way, is mainly "right Aim by making the game ball flow down to the right game area 20R by "hitting game".

In the game area 20, an out port 203 is provided at the bottom of the board surface at the central lower end of the game area 20 to take in the game balls that have flowed down to the bottom of the game area 20 without entering various winning openings. there is

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

(1-3: Back side configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 3 shows the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The back side of the pachinko machine 1 accommodates an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2. As shown in FIG. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is hinged to the outer frame 10 at the upper and lower positions of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3), and is installed so as to be openable and closable. 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, when a game ball enters the winning slot of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are sent from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 to the upper plate 12 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball downflow passage. paid out to In addition, the payout unit 33 for paying out prize balls also pays out rental balls paid out by operating the ball lending switch 171 .

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

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

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

Furthermore, the main controller 40 is provided with a performance display device 403 consisting of four 7-segment LED indicators. By providing the performance display device 403 on the back 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 for lighting an LED and notifying an employee of the amusement facility or the like that fraud has occurred when the main controller 40 determines that there has been fraud. 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. The external connection terminal plate 38 transmits signals indicating game states and game results to the hall computer 500 (see FIG. 4). Sent. Conventionally, the external connection terminal boards for transmitting signals to the hall computer 500 consisted of board terminals (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer 500) and frame side terminals (outer frame 10 terminals). , front frame 11, and terminals for outputting signals output from the inner frame 30 to the hall computer 500) are used. A signal indicating the state and game result is transmitted to the hall computer 500 .

(1-4: Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 21, extracts a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the success/failure determination of the normal pattern, and performs the success/failure determination based on the extracted random number values. Based on the result of this winning/failure determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 285, and performs final display after a predetermined period of time.

Then, if the result of the hit/fail determination is hit, the pachinko machine 1 opens the general electric accessory 22 and allows the ball to enter the second special figure start port 24.例文帳に追加The opening time and the number of opening times of the general electrical role 22 are, for example, 3.5 seconds×1 time in the normal state, and 8.0 seconds×1 time in a game state advantageous to the player (the general electrical role support state described later). Set to 1 time.

The pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the first special symbol starting port 23, extracts a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is won, and stores the extracted random numbers as a reserved memory of the first special symbol. A predetermined number is stored. Then, the pachinko machine 1 judges whether the game is a big hit or a loss based on the reserved random number value. Based on the result of this judgment, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 281, and performs the fixed display after the lapse of a predetermined time. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of a pseudo effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 38) corresponding to the first special symbol on the effect symbol display device 46, and performs a fixed display after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, the pachinko machine 1 extracts multiple types of random numbers related to the determination of whether the second special figure A predetermined number of data are stored as reserved storage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 performs a win/loss determination based on the reserved and stored random number value of the second special figure, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Based on this determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the second special figure on the second special figure display device 283, and performs the fixed display of the second special figure after the lapse of a predetermined time. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo performance symbol 700 corresponding to the second special symbol on the performance symbol display device 46, and performs the fixed display after the lapse of a predetermined time.

Incidentally, the variable display and fixed display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed small in the corners of the game board 2 . Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo effect display by a pseudo effect pattern 700 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the effect symbol display device 46 provided in the center of the game area 20, and through the pseudo effect display. to notify the result of the pass/fail judgment. A pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of three pseudo performance patterns 700 in the pseudo performance display, and stops the three pseudo performance patterns 700 with the same pattern if the result of winning/failure determination is a big hit. In addition, in the pseudo performance display, the pachinko machine 1 performs a ready-to-win performance in which two pseudo performance patterns 700 are stopped at the same pattern and the remaining one pseudo performance pattern 700 is displayed in a variable manner, thereby achieving a big hit in the win/fail judgment. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of becoming

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the winning judgment of the first special figure and the winning judgment of the second special figure are executed according to the ball entering the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24, respectively. It is a configuration that allows simultaneous variation of the first special figure and the second special figure.

Then, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol fluctuate simultaneously, the pachinko machine 1, in the pseudo effect display carried out in the effect symbol display device 46, is the main player according to the current gaming situation. It is configured to carry out a pseudo effect display targeting the variation of either one of the first special figure and the second special figure. For example, in a game state in which a left-handed game is recommended in which it is more advantageous to aim at the first special figure start port 23 according to the game situation, a pseudo performance display corresponding to the first special figure is displayed on the performance symbol display device 46. implement. On the other hand, in a game state in which a right-handed game is recommended in which it is more advantageous to aim at the second special figure starting port 24, the pseudo presentation corresponding to the second special figure is performed on the performance symbol display device 46.例文帳に追加

When the first special figure and the second special figure change simultaneously, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 displays only the pseudo presentation of the main special figure in the presentation pattern display device 46 . Also not limited to this, in the state where the pseudo effect display of the main special figure is being performed, when the fluctuation of other special figures starts and ends, small in the corner of the display screen, the other special figure Effect display corresponding to the start of fluctuation and effect display corresponding to the end of fluctuation of the other special figure may be displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the determination of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit according to the confirmed display mode of the first special figure or the second special figure, a big win game is carried out. In this jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the first big winning hole 25 . Specifically, the pachinko machine 1, when a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed after starting to open the first big winning hole 25, or after starting to open the first big winning hole 25 A round game is performed a predetermined number of times, in which a series of operations such as closing the first big winning port 25 is performed when the number of entered game balls reaches a specified winning number (10 in this embodiment).

For example, the jackpot game is a 10R jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode for 10 rounds, a 7R jackpot game in 7 rounds, and a 4R jackpot game in 4 rounds. One game is selected from the games. Incidentally, the type of the jackpot game is selected according to the jackpot pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure determined in accordance with the success/failure determination which is the cause of the jackpot game.

The pachinko machine 1 executes a small winning game if the result of the second special symbol win/loss determination is a small winning according to the confirmed display mode of the second special symbol. In this small winning game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second big winning hole 26 . In the small winning game, for example, an opening action of opening the second big winning hole 26 for 1.600 seconds is executed once.

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

In addition, the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure change simultaneously, 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 When the confirmation display indicating that the second special figure is a big hit is made, the variation of the other second special figure or the first special figure is stopped. In this case, even if one of the special figures is a big hit, even if the other is judged to be successful, it is forced to be a loss judgment, so the fluctuation of the other special figure is stopped by the losing pattern and confirmed. be.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called stochastic variation machine, and is roughly divided into two game states: a game state in which the first big prize winning port 25 is closed and a game state in which the first big prize winning port 25 is open. Furthermore, the game state in which the first big winning hole 25 is closed includes two game states, a normal state (low probability state) and a variable probability state (high probability state) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. be It should be noted that the variable probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of a big hit in the success/failure determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is set higher than in the normal state. For example, the variable probability state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 includes two types of jackpots, variable probability jackpots and normal jackpots. A pachinko machine 1 selects a variable probability pattern as a big winning pattern when a probability variable big hit is obtained in the win/deny determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the variable probability state after the big win game.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has a high probability of winning at the time of judging the success or failure of the general pattern along with the transition to the variable probability state, shortens the fluctuation time of the general pattern, and extends the opening time of the general electric role. General electric role support function (probability variable function of general figure, time saving function of general figure, open extension function of general figure) is given. This universal electric accessory support function (universal electric support function) is a big hit until the number of times of symbol fluctuation display associated with the judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) or during this time continues until During the operation of the general electricity support function, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of times of variable display of the second special and general symbols within a certain period of time.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 selects the normal pattern as the jackpot pattern when the first special pattern or the second special pattern results in a normal jackpot. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the time-saving game state to which the time-saving function is given after the big hit game. For example, in the time-saving gaming state, the symbol fluctuation time associated with the success/failure determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is shortened, and the general electric role support function function to extend the opening of objects) is given. The time-saving gaming state continues until the number of symbol variation display times associated with the success/failure determination of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) or until a big hit occurs during this period.

The pachinko machine 1 performs a left-handed game that shoots a game ball to the left game area 20L in a normal game state that is non-variable (non-general electric support) and non-time saving, and enters the first special figure start port 23. It is recommended that you aim for In the jackpot game, it is recommended to perform a right-handed game in which a game ball is shot to the right game area 20R and aim to enter the first big winning hole 25. - 特許庁Furthermore, even if the probability change (general support) or the time-saving game state is shifted to after the jackpot game is over, the player is asked to enter the second special figure start port 24 from the normal figure lottery. Recommend.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to a time-saving game state when a loss variation reaches a predetermined ceiling number of times (for example, 760 times) set in advance by judging whether the first special figure and the second special figure are successful after the jackpot game is finished. Configuration. In this case, it is desirable to provide a plurality of types of peak counts, and to set one of a plurality of types of count values according to the jackpot pattern that caused the jackpot game.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, regarding the game configuration in which the loss variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined ceiling number of times and shifts to a time-saving game, usually after the end of the big hit game, the remaining variation up to the ceiling number of times The number of display times is not suggested to the player, but when a predetermined suggestion condition set in advance is established, a suggestion effect is performed to suggest the number of remaining variable display times to the ceiling number to the player. Configuration. For example, the suggestive effect is the display color of the image background of the effect pattern display device 46, the issuing color of the decorative LEDs arranged in the center case 200 surrounding the effect pattern display device 46, etc. It is desirable to have a configuration that changes step by step according to . Furthermore, it is conceivable that the suggestive effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 with the number of pseudo effects corresponding to the number of remaining variable display times.

(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 comprises a main control device 40 for controlling game progress and the like, and a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, a performance symbol control device 43, and a launch control device 44 as sub-control devices. be. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the performance pattern control device 43 are all provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are controlled by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and subroutines stored in the ROM is started in response to an interrupt signal with a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 also has 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, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

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

The main controller 40 includes a glass frame open switch 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530, and the inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3). ) is open or not, an inner frame open switch 502 is connected. In the drawings, the switch is simply described as SW. The glass frame open switch 501 and the inner frame open switch 502 output respective detection signals to the main controller 40 . In FIG. 4, "switch" is written as "SW".

In addition, the main controller 40 includes a first special figure starting port switch 503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 (see FIG. 2) via the game board relay terminal plate 531, a second special 2nd special figure starting port switch 504 for detecting the ball entering the figure starting port 24 (see FIG. 2), the normal symbol operating switch 505 for detecting the ball entering the normal figure operating port 21 (see FIG. 2), the first A first count switch 506 that counts the number of balls entering the big winning hole 25 (see FIG. 2), a second counting switch 507 that counts the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 26 (see FIG. 2), and a specific area. 262 (see FIG. 2) V winning opening switch 508 for detecting the ball entering the general winning opening 27 (see FIG. 2) general winning opening switch 509 for detecting the ball entering the general winning opening 27 (see FIG. 2), and games taken into the out opening 203 An out port switch 510 is connected to detect the ball. And these 1st special figure starting opening switch 503, 2nd special figure starting opening switch 504, normal symbol operation switch 505, 1st count switch 506, 2nd count switch 507, V winning opening switch 508, general winning opening switch 509 and the out port switch 510 output each detection signal to the main controller 40 .

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the first big prize winning opening solenoid 511 via the game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving this, it controls the opening and closing of the first big prize winning opening 25 (see FIG. 2). . Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected to the second large prize winning opening solenoid 512 via the game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving this, controls the opening and closing of the second large winning prize opening 26 (see FIG. 2). conduct. Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected to a general electrical accessory solenoid 513 via a game board relay terminal plate 531, and by driving this, controls the opening and closing of the general electrical accessory 22 (see FIG. 2). In addition, "solenoid" is described as "SOL" in FIG.

The main controller 40 operates according to the installed program. Then, the main control device 40 generates various commands relating to the progress of the game based on various detection signals and the like, and outputs the commands to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 . Furthermore, the main control device 40 is connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533 1st special figure display device 281, 1st special figure reservation number display device 282, 2nd special figure display device 283, 2nd special The display control of the figure reserved number display device 284, the normal symbol display device 285 and the normal symbol reserved number display device 286 is performed.

(2-1-1: Outline configuration of MPU600)
Here, the MPU 600 (Micro Processing Unit) mounted on the main controller 40 will be described with reference to FIG. 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. The CPU 610, ROM 620, RAM 630, counter circuit 640, timer circuit 650, and random number circuit 660 are each connected via an internal bus 601, and the internal bus 601 is provided in the pachinko machine 1 via an external bus interface 602. It is communicably connected to various switches and various devices (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 contains a first special figure suitability determination table 621a, a first special figure symbol selection table 622a, a first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a, a second special figure suitability determination table 621b, and a second special figure suitability determination table 621b. A 2 special figure pattern selection table 622b, a 2nd special figure variation pattern selection table 623b, and a reach determination table 624 are stored.

The first special figure propriety determination table 621a is used for the propriety determination of the first special figure. The first special-figure success/failure determination table 621a includes a plurality of success/failure determination tables that can be selectively used according to the game state and later-described step setting values (simply referred to as setting values). The first special figure symbol selection table 622a is used when determining the symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special figure display device 281 as a result of the suitability determination of the first special figure. The first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a is used when selecting a variation pattern to be displayed on the first special figure display device 281 . It should be noted that the first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that are selectively used according to the results of the winning or not determination of the first special figure, the game state during execution, and the like.

The second special figure propriety determination table 621b is used for the propriety determination of the second special figure. The second special figure propriety determination table 621b includes a plurality of propriety determination tables that can be selectively used according to the game state, the set stage value, and the like. The symbol selection table 622b for the second special figure is used when determining the symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the second special figure display device 283 as a result of the suitability determination of the second special figure. The second special figure variation pattern selection table 623b is used when selecting a variation pattern to be displayed on the second special figure display device 283 . It should be noted that the second special figure variation pattern selection table 623b includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that can be selectively used according to the result of the second special figure success/failure determination, the game state during execution, and the like.

The reach determination table 624 is used for determining the validity of the first special figure and the second special figure. The ready-to-win determination table 624 is a pseudo-performance design 700 (see FIG. 38) displayed on the performance design display device 46 along with the variable display of the first special design and the second special design. is used to determine whether or not to perform the out-of-reach effect for confirming display.

In addition, the ROM 620 further stores a general pattern suitability determination table 621c, a general pattern selection table 622c, and a general pattern variation pattern selection table 623c. The general pattern propriety determination table 621c is used for normal symbol propriety determination. The normal symbol selection table 622c is used when determining a symbol to be fixedly displayed on the normal symbol display device 285 as a result of the normal symbol determination. The normal pattern variation pattern selection table 623c is used when selecting a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 285. FIG.

(2-1-3: RWM630)
The RWM 630 has, as storage areas, a first special figure reservation storage area 631, a second special figure reservation storage area 632, a normal figure reservation storage area 633, a time reduction counter 634, and a step setting value storage area 635. , and a mode value storage area 636 .

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

The time saving counter 634 is used to count the number of time saving games. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the general electric accessory support state after the jackpot game ends when the jackpot is achieved in the winning/losing determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. At this time, a specified value (specified number) is set to the time saving counter 634 as the value of the number of time saving games. The value of the number of time-saving games is decreased by 1 each time the success/failure determination is performed, and when the number of times of time-saving games becomes 0, the game state shifts from the time-saving game state to the normal game state (non-time-saving game state). In addition, the RWM 630 is provided with a time saving flag indicating that the game state is the time saving game state. This time saving flag is set to "1" when the game state is the time saving game state, and is set to "0" when the game state is not the time saving game state.

(2-1-4: step setting value)
The staged set value storage area 635 stores a staged set value that is a value relating to the probability of a big hit in the win/fail determination. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 can set stepped set values 1 to 6, which are divided into six steps, for example, in the stepped set value storage area 635 according to the jackpot probability in the win/fail judgment. Then, main controller 40 determines the success/failure determination table used in the success/failure determination of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the step set values stored in the stage set value storage area 635 .

In this embodiment, the step setting values stored in the step setting value storage area 635 by the main controller 40 are set to values from "1 to 6", whereas the step setting value storage area 635 is stored with a value other than "1 to 6", it is determined that some kind of fraudulent act or an abnormality of the RWM 630 has occurred. In this case, it is desirable that the main controller 40 notifies the employee of the amusement facility, etc., using the fraud notification lamp 410 or the like.

(2-1-5: Transition mode)
The mode value storage area 636 stores a "mode value" indicating which one of the four transition modes the pachinko machine 1 transitions to after power-on.

Specifically, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and a predetermined preparatory process is completed, the pachinko machine 1 is switched between a "game mode", a "setting confirmation mode", a "setting change mode" and a "game stop mode". Transition to any transition mode.

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 is a "backup return mode" that shifts to the game mode after restoring the backup data saved in the RWM630 at the time of the previous power failure, and the backup data saved in the RWM630 at the time of the previous power failure. It includes "RWM clear mode" that shifts to the game mode after erasing. When the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 636 is "0", the main controller 40 shifts to the game mode.

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

When the mode value stored in mode value storage area 636 is "1", main controller 40 shifts to the setting confirmation mode, and when the mode value stored in mode value storage area 636 is "2". , the main controller 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 setting change mode ends, the main controller 40 shifts to the game mode and stores “0” in the mode value storage area 636 .

The setting confirmation mode, the setting change mode, and the game stop mode are transition modes that can be transitioned only when the power is turned on. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to a transition mode other than the game mode after transitioning to either the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode after the power is turned on. Moreover, 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 RWM630. Incidentally, when the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, the mode value storage area 636 stores "3" as the mode value.

(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 variable time timer 651 in which the variable time of the first special figure or the second special figure is set according to the selected variation pattern. The main control device 40 performs variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol until the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, and when the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed. display.

(2-1-7: random number circuit 660)
The random number circuit 660 generates hardware random numbers used in the processing performed by the main controller 40 . Incidentally, the random number generated by the random number circuit 660 is exemplified by a big-hit determination random number used to determine whether the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a success or failure, and a hit determination random number used to determine whether a normal symbol is appropriate. Then, when the extracted big hit determination random number matches the random number value set in the first special figure success determination table 621a or the second special figure success determination table 621b, the success determination is performed. It is determined that the result is a big hit.

When the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, the main controller 40 stores the extracted big hit determination random number in the first special figure reservation storage area 631. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24 , the main controller 40 stores the extracted big hit determination random number in the second special figure reservation storage area 632 . In addition, when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 21, the main controller 40 stores the extracted hit determination random number in the normal pattern reservation storage area 633.

The random number circuit 660 generates a jackpot symbol determining random number 1 and a jackpot determining 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 controller 40 extracts the extracted jackpot symbol determination random number 1 and jackpot symbol determination random number 2, and the random number set in the first special symbol selection table 622a or the second special symbol selection table 622b. Based on this, the 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 winning determining random number used for selecting a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 285 . Then, the main controller 40 determines a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 285 based on the extracted winning symbol determination random number and the random number value set in the normal symbol selection table 622c.

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

In addition, the random number circuit 660 uses the special figure variation pattern determination random number 1 and the special figure variation pattern determination random number 2 used for selecting the variation pattern to be displayed in the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 Generate. Then, the main controller 40 extracts the special figure variation pattern determination random number 1 and the 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 to 1st special figure display device 281 or 2nd special figure display device 283 it decides the fluctuation pattern which fluctuates and displays.

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

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

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

Random number latch flag registers 664A-664C indicate whether or not a random value has been loaded into each random value register 662A-662C. Specifically, when a random number is fetched into random number registers 662A-662C, main controller 40 sets "1" to corresponding random number latch flag registers 664A-664C. When main controller 40 refers to the random numbers stored in random number registers 662A to 662C, it sets "0" to the referenced random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C. Thereby, main controller 40 can grasp whether or not a random number is stored in each of random number 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 able to communicate bidirectionally. The dispensing control device 41 is connected to the glass frame opening switch 501 and the inner frame opening switch 502 via the dispensing relay terminal plate 534 and the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 . Then, the payout control device 41 transmits information on prize balls, information on the open/close state of the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30, etc. to the hall computer 500 or a test firing test device (not shown) via the external connection terminal plate 38. . Also, the payout control device 41 transmits a firing stop signal for stopping the firing of game balls to the firing control device 44 as necessary.

In addition, the payout control device 41 is connected via a back wiring relay terminal plate 530 to a ball cutoff switch 520 for detecting that the ball tank 31 (see FIG. 3) is empty. The ball cut-off switch 520 outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41 when it detects that the ball tank 31 has become empty.

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

The payout control device 41 stops the payout motor 521 when a detection signal is input from the ball-out switch 520 and when a detection signal is input from the full switch 523 . As a result, the payout operation of the prize balls 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 tray 13 is released from the full state. Then, the payout control device 41 restarts the drive of the payout motor 521 when the input of the detection signal from the ball-out switch 520 and the full switch 523 is stopped.

When the present invention is applied to an enclosed game machine or the like in which game balls enclosed in the machine are circulated to play a game, the main control device 40 is connected to the payout control device 41 (in the case of an enclosed game machine, the game ball (preferably referred to as a frame control device since no payout is performed). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be less likely to be cheated.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the settlement display device 170 through the CR unit terminal board 535 so as to be capable of two-way communication. 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 game balls, and the settlement switch 172 is a switch operated when the player requests settlement.

The ball lending switch 171 outputs a lending request operation signal upon detection of an operation by a player. 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 sent to the payout control device 41 from the CR unit CR. When the payout control device 41 receives a lending request signal from the CR unit CR, it drives the payout motor 521 to pay out game balls and controls the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR.

The settlement switch 172 outputs an operation signal requesting settlement upon detection of an operation by a player. 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 accordance with the settlement request signal. Controls balance display.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp 410 which is an LED that lights up when it is determined that the frequency of balls entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal. When the payout control device 41 receives a fraudulent command from the main controller 40, it lights up the fraud notification lamp 410, thereby informing employees of the gaming facility that there is a possibility of fraud.

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

The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the output of sound by driving the speaker 112 and controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and lamps including the frame-side decoration lamp 113 . Furthermore, 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 performance symbol control device 43 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The sub-integrated control device 42 transmits to the performance symbol control device 43 commands relating to the display mode of the pseudo performance of displaying characters and the like, and the pseudo symbols of the special symbols. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 43 displays a pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 46 .

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs error notification by the speaker 112, the frame-side decoration lamp 113, and the effect pattern display device 46 when it is determined that the frequency of entering the general winning hole 27 is abnormal.

(2-4: Launch control device 44)
The launch control device 44 is connected to the payout control device 41 and allows communication from the payout control device 41 to the launch control device 44 . The shooting control device 44 controls the shooting motor 526 based on commands sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 and rotation signals of the shooting handle 14 to shoot and stop shooting game balls.

Also connected to the shooting control device 44 are a shooting stop switch 524 provided on the shooting handle 14 and a touch switch 525 for detecting that the shooting handle 14 is in contact with the player. The touch switch 525 inputs a detection signal to the launch control device 44 when detecting contact of the launch handle 14 by the player. Then, the shooting control device 44 shoots the game ball when the detection signal is input from the touch switch 525 . On the other hand, the firing stop switch 524 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 44 when operated by the player. When the detection signal is input from the firing stop switch 524 , the shooting control device 44 stops shooting the game ball even if 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 AC power supply (main power supply AC 24 V) provided outside to generate a DC voltage. A power switch 450 is provided in the power receiving circuit 672 , and the power circuit 671 is connected to an AC power supply via the power receiving circuit 672 . When the power switch 450 is turned on, the power circuit 671 is electrically connected to the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC 24V is supplied to the power circuit 671 . The power supply circuit 671 supplies necessary DC voltages to various controllers, actuators, and the like.

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

In addition, in the present embodiment, the power failure detection circuit 673 has been described as an example of transmitting a power failure detection signal to the main controller 40 and the payout controller 41, but it 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, from the main control device 40 to the payout control device 41, or from the payout control device 41 to the main control device 40, a power failure command may be transmitted.

The backup power supply circuit 674 is composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply circuit 674 charges the power of DC 5V generated while the power supply circuit 671 supplies power from the AC power supply, and in the event of a power failure, the backup power supply (DC 5V) is supplied to the RWM 630 of the main controller 40 and the payout control. It is supplied to the RWM and the like of the device 41 .

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

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

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 1 is configured so that the winning probabilities of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed according to the set value. For example, the jackpot probability in the normal game state with the setting value 1 is set to 1/219 for both the first special figure and the second special figure, 1/214 for the setting value 2, and 1/209 for the setting value 3. A setting value of 4 is set to 1/204, a setting value of 5 is set to 1/199, and a setting value of 6 is set to 1/194. The jackpot probability in the variable probability gaming state is set to 1/20 in common for all of the set values 1 to 6 regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability of the variable probability gaming state is common to all of the set values 1 to 6, but is not limited to this, and may be different for each set value.

The pachinko machine 1 is not judged to be a small hit in the winning or not judging of the first special figure. On the other hand, the winning probability of the second special figure is set to 175/209 regardless of the normal game state, the variable probability game state, and the set value. Not limited to this, the winning probability of the small hit may be different for each of the normal game state, the variable probability game state, and the set value.

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the normal pattern is constant regardless of the set value. The winning probability of the normal pattern is set to 1/60 in the normal state, and is set to 1/1.000 in the probability variable state or the time saving game state.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability variable entry rate to shift to the probability variable state after the end of the big win game is set to 60% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the variable probability state is set to 10000 times. In this setting, the variable probability state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In the pachinko machine 1, the time-saving rush rate for shifting to the time-saving game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. In addition, the continuation of the time-saving game state that shifts after the end of the big hit game is set to 100 times of the fluctuation display times of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game. Furthermore, the continuation of the time-saving game state that shifts when the number of variable display times of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches the ceiling, the number of variable display times of the first special figure and the second special figure will be 500 times after the jackpot game is over. continues until it is reached.

In the pachinko machine 1, a big win game is carried out at the first big winning hole 25 when a big win of the first special symbol or the second special symbol occurs. In the jackpot game, one game is selected from a 10R jackpot game in which 10 rounds of round games for opening the first jackpot 25 are performed, a 7R jackpot game in which 7 rounds are performed, or a 4R jackpot game in which 4 rounds are performed. In each round, the first big winning hole 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or until the number of balls entering the first big winning hole 25 reaches the prescribed number of 10.

In the pachinko machine 1, a small winning game is carried out at a second big winning opening 26 when a second special prize small winning occurs. In the small winning game, the second big winning opening 26 is opened once over 1.600 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the general figure is won in the time-saving game state, the general electrical accessory 22 is released once for 8 seconds. In addition, in the non-time-saving game state (normal), the general electric accessory 22 is released once over 3.5 seconds. In this way, the open time of the general electric accessory 22 is a configuration in which the open time is changed according to the time saving game state and the non-time saving game state.

Next, prize balls will be described. The number of prize balls of the first special figure starting port 23 is set to three per one entering ball. The prize ball of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to one per one entering ball. The number of prize balls in the first big prize hole 25 is set to 10 for each entry ball. The number of prize balls in the second big prize opening 26 is set to 10 per one entering ball. The number of winning balls in the general winning hole 27 is set to 10 per one winning ball.

(4. Jackpot pattern)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a description will be given of the jackpot symbols selected and set at the time of the jackpot of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the game contents of the big win game, the game state after the big win game is finished, etc. are set according to the big win symbol selected at the time of the big win determination. As shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot symbols are roughly classified into "probability variation symbols" and "normal symbols". The jackpot patterns are composed of four types of patterns from "jackpot pattern A" to "jackpot pattern D".

The "big hit design A", which is a "variable probability design", is a design in which 10 rounds of the big hit game is performed by being set. Also, after the big hit game is over, the game state is set to a probability variable (high probability) and time-saving game state. In addition, in the "jackpot pattern A", the ceiling number of times that the time-saving game state is given when the losing variation continues is set to "1500 times". The selection rate of "big hit symbol A" is set to 10%.

The "big hit design B", which is a "probability variation design", is a design in which 7 rounds of the big hit game is carried out. Moreover, after the big hit game is finished, the game state is set to a variable probability and a short working time game state. In addition, in the "jackpot symbol B", the ceiling number of times that the time-saving game state is given when the losing variation continues is set to "1200 times". The selection rate of "big hit symbol B" is set to 50%.

The "jackpot pattern C", which is the "normal pattern", is a pattern in which 7 rounds of jackpot games are carried out. In addition, after the big hit game ends, the game state is set to a non-variable (low probability) and time-saving game state. In addition, in the "jackpot symbol C", the ceiling number of times that the time-saving game state is imparted when the losing variation continues is set to "960 times". The selection rate of "big hit symbol C" is set to 20%.

The "jackpot pattern D", which is the "normal pattern", is a pattern in which four rounds of jackpot games are carried out. Also, after the big hit game is over, the game state is set to a non-probability variable and time-saving game state. In addition, in the "jackpot symbol D", the ceiling number of times that the time-saving game state is imparted when the losing variation continues is set to "760 times". The selection rate of "big hit symbol D" is set to 20%.

In this embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 sets the ceiling number of times according to the jackpot pattern, but the ceiling number of times may be determined by lottery.

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

As shown in FIG. 10, main controller 40 sets the stack pointer to the stack address as the first process of the activation process (process S1). Subsequently, the main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table to the corresponding register (process S2) and sets the internal register (process S3). space), it is used to specify the start address of an interrupt processing program, which will be described later.

Next, main controller 40 reads the register of the input port (process S4) and determines whether or not the power failure stop signal is OFF (process S5). If the power failure detection signal remains ON and the determination is negative (process S5: No), main controller 40 determines that the voltage supplied from power supply board 45 has not reached the predetermined voltage. In this case, main controller 40 returns to process S4 and repeats process S4 and 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 the determination is affirmative (process S5: Yes), the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 is equal to or higher than the predetermined voltage, and the voltage is stably supplied. It is determined that the state is reached, and writing to the RWM 630 is permitted (process S6).

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

After processing S10, main controller 40 executes register restoration (processing S11), permits interrupts (processing S12), and returns to processing S8. In this manner, main controller 40 repeatedly executes processing S8 to processing S12 in the activation process. On the other hand, main controller 40 periodically performs an interrupt process (see FIG. 11), which will be described later (see FIG. 11), after process S12 is executed and before process S8 is executed again (for example, every 4m process S cycle). Run.

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, the "interrupt processing" executed by main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, main controller 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed in the interrupt process (process S21). In processing S21, the main controller 40 sets various timers provided in the main controller 40 and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After processing S21, main controller 40 determines whether or not the mode value stored in mode value storage area 636 is "3" (processing S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Yes), the pachinko machine 1 can determine that the game stop mode is set as the shift mode. In other words, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which the game cannot be started and is in a state of waiting for the power switch 450 to be turned off. Therefore, in this case, main controller 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the activation process (see FIG. 10).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in mode value storage area 636 is not "3" (process S22: No), main controller 40 executes timer update processing for updating various timers provided in main controller 40. Execute (process S23). Subsequently, main controller 40 executes an input determination process (process S24), which is a process related to the entry of game balls into various starting holes and various winning holes. 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 controller 40 executes a win/fail determination process (process S25), which is a process related to win/fail determination and a big hit game. The details of the success/failure determination process (process S25) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S25, the main controller 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 has changed. In the process S26, the main controller 40, for example, after the jackpot game (special game) or the winning game (universal game) in the above-described win/fail determination process (process S25), a signal to the hall computer 500 after a predetermined time elapses. to send. When the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test-fire test device (not shown), the main controller 40 transmits a test signal indicating that the game state has changed to the test-fire test device (not shown) in step S26. do.

Furthermore, in the process S26, according to the jackpot pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure, the ceiling number of times to give the time-saving game state when the losing fluctuation continues after the jackpot game ends, and the number of remaining fluctuation display numbers until the ceiling number of times. Setting processing such as suggestive conditions for executing the suggestive effect to be suggested is performed.

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

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

After processing S28, the main controller 40 creates image data, sound data, etc. according to the content of the game during execution, and executes performance data output processing (processing S29) for outputting to the sub-integrated control device 42. FIG. Furthermore, the main controller 40, when detecting the occurrence of an error in the error monitoring process (processing S27) described above, depending on the content of the detected error, the error display in the effect symbol display device 46, the frame side decoration lamp 113 lighting or blinking, and error notification such as voice output from the speaker 112 is performed as appropriate.

After processing S29, main controller 40 executes external output processing (processing S30) to hall computer 500 via external connection terminal board . In the process S30, the main controller 40, based on the processing contents of the above-described winning/failure determination process (process S25), the first big winning opening solenoid 511, the second big winning opening solenoid 512, and the general electric accessory solenoid 513. to hall computer 500 . Further, in process S30, main controller 40 transmits a security signal to hall computer 500 when an error is detected in the error monitoring process (process S27). In addition, when the pachinko machine 1 is connected to the test-firing test device, the main controller 40, in processing S30, generates data relating to the first grand prize-winning solenoid 511, the second grand prize-winning solenoid 512, and the general electric role solenoid 513. and security signals to the test-firing equipment.

As shown in FIG. 12, after processing S30, main controller 40 performs register saving (processing S31), and executes performance display data creation processing (processing S32). In process S32, the main controller 40 displays the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 630 in the startup process (see FIG. 10) and the test result of the test firing test to the performance display device 403. Create data for display. After processing S31, main controller 40 executes register restoration (processing S33).

After processing S33, main controller 40 executes segment data creation processing (processing S34)). In processing S34, main controller 40 prepares to display the data created in processing S31 on performance display device 403, and commons of various LEDs provided in performance display device 403 (8-bit unit display area related to LED segments) create segment data for light emission control for each

After the processing S34, the main controller 40 displays the game performance and the trial shooting test data on the performance display device 403 as display processing (processing S35) for various display devices. In addition, in the process S35, the main control device 40, depending on the game situation during execution, the first special figure display device 281, the second special figure display device 283, the normal symbol display device 285, the variable display and confirmation of various symbols display, etc. After processing S35, main controller 40 permits an interrupt (processing S36), and returns to the startup processing (see FIG. 10).

Note that the main controller 40 executes the calculation processing for performance display (processing S10) in the startup processing (FIG. 10), while interrupting the processing for displaying the calculation result in the calculation processing for performance display (processing S10). done in processing. In this regard, main controller 40 performs the performance display calculation processing (processing S10), which requires a large amount of processing, in the startup processing, thereby prohibiting interrupts (processing S8) before the performance display calculation processing (processing S10) ends. , FIG. 10) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main controller 40 executes the display processing for the performance display device 403 at the same timing as the display processing for the first special figure display device 281 or the like, thereby improving the efficiency of display control.

(7. Input determination processing)
Next, the "input determination process" (process S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, main controller 40 executes a special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special figure entering ball confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure starting opening 23 or the second special figure starting opening 24. FIG. The details of the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After processing S101, main controller 40 executes a normal game entry confirmation processing (processing S102). The normal pattern entering ball confirmation process (process S102) is a process executed when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 21. In addition, the detail of normal figure entering ball confirmation processing (processing S102) is mentioned later, referring the flowchart shown in FIG.

After processing S102, main controller 40 executes winning number counting processing (processing S103). The winning number counting process (process S103) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 25, the second big winning hole 26 or the general winning hole 27. FIG. Specifically, in the process S103, the main controller 40, when the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507 or the general winning opening switch 509 detects a game ball, 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.例文帳に追加

After processing S103, main controller 40 executes out count processing (processing S104). The number-of-outs count 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 controller 40 controls the first special figure starting switch 503, the second special figure starting switch 504, the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507, the general winning opening switch 509 and When the out port switch 510 detects a game ball, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of outs.

After processing S104, main controller 40 determines whether or not the frequency of ball entry into general winning opening 27 is abnormal (processing S105). Specifically, in processing S105, when the number of game balls entering the general winning hole 27 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) exceeds a specified winning number (for example, 10), the main controller 40 is determined to have been performed. As a result, if the ball-entering frequency is normal and the determination is negative (process S105: No), main controller 40 terminates this process and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 11).

On the other hand, if the ball-entering frequency is abnormal and the determination is affirmative (process S105: Yes), the main control device 40 transmits an illegality notification command to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S106 ), the process ends. In processing S106, the payout control device 41 that has received the fraud notification command from the main control device 40 turns on the fraud notification lamp 410 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) provided in the payout control device 41. FIG.

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the fraud notification command from the main control device 40 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decoration lamp 113, outputting sound from the speaker 112, or the like. Further, the performance symbol control device 43, which has received the fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42, displays a warning that fraud has been done in the performance symbol display device 46. - 特許庁The error notification by voice output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the start of the error notification, and the error notification by the warning display on the effect pattern display device 46 and the frame side decoration lamp 113 starts the error notification. It ends after 5 minutes.

(7-1: Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 13) will be described. In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), a plurality of types of first special figure random numbers are extracted and retained and stored according to the entry into the first special figure start opening 23, and the second special figure start opening 24 Random numbers of a plurality of types of second special symbols are extracted and retained and stored in accordance with the entry into the ball. And it is a process of transmitting various commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 .

As shown in FIG. 14, the "special figure entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the entry into the first special figure entry opening 23 is detected by the first special figure entry opening switch 503 in the process S110. . If the determination is negative (process S110: No), the process proceeds to process S115.
If the determination is affirmative (process S110: Yes), in process S111 whether the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the first special figure reserved storage area 631 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached No) Determine. If the determination is affirmative (process S111: Yes), the process proceeds to process S115.

If it is a negative determination in the process S111 (process S111: No), in the process S112, the first special pattern jackpot determination random number, jackpot pattern determination random number, reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted. . Various extracted random numbers are stored in a temporary storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area 631 . Furthermore, the various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area 631 as the first special figure reservation storage. In addition, even if the number of reserved storage of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as winning or not random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as if there was a stored number.

Subsequently, the prefetch determination process of the first special figure of the process S113 is executed. In this prefetching determination process, the random number for determining the jackpot or the random number for determining the jackpot pattern stored in the temporary storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area 631 is performed before the determination of whether or not the jackpot will be achieved. is a specific number. For example, whether or not the specific numerical value is a numerical value determined as a big hit, a numerical value determined as super reach or reach, etc., and furthermore, in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a big hit to which a probability variable game or a time-saving game is given etc. is confirmed. Also, in this process, a prefetch command indicating the determination result of the prefetch determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 . After that, in the process S114, a pending storage counter indicating the number of pending storage is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the pending storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It should be noted that the prefetch command is desirably transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, the configuration may be such that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time, regardless of the content of the determination. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 carries out a look-ahead performance suggesting the possibility of a big hit or ready-to-win in the pending memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 46.例文帳に追加

In the following process S115, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting opening switch 504 detects the ball entering the second special figure starting opening 24 or not. If the determination is negative (process S115: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 13), and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S115: Yes), whether the number of pending memories of the second special figure stored in the second special figure holding storage area 632 in process S116 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached No) Determine. If the determination is affirmative (process S116: Yes), the process returns.

If it is a negative determination in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for the second special pattern jackpot determination, the jackpot pattern determination random number, the small hit pattern determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern Random numbers for decision etc. are extracted. Various extracted random numbers are stored in a temporary storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 632 . Furthermore, the various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 632 as the second special figure reservation storage. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored as reserved storage. In addition, even if the number of pending memories of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as winning random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as if there was a stored number.

Subsequently, in the process S118, the second special figure prefetch determination process is executed. This look-ahead determination process includes a jackpot determining random number, a jackpot pattern determining random number, etc., stored in the temporary storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 632 before the determination of whether or not the jackpot will occur. is a specific number. For example, whether or not the specific numerical value is a numerical value determined as a big hit, a numerical value determined as super reach or reach, etc., and furthermore, in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a big hit to which a probability variable game or a time-saving game is given etc. is confirmed. In addition, in this process, a prefetch command indicating the determination result of the prefetch determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 . After that, in the process S119, the pending storage counter indicating the pending storage number is added, and the pending storage number instruction command indicating the added pending storage counter value of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.
It should be noted that the prefetch command is desirably transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, the configuration may be such that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time, regardless of the content of the determination. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 carries out a look-ahead performance suggesting the possibility of a big hit or ready-to-win in the pending memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 46.例文帳に追加

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), if the number of reserved storage is not full, the extracted random number is stored in a preset temporary storage area, and then the random number stored in the temporary storage area is stored. It is configured to be stored in the subject's reserved storage area. Without being limited to this, if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the temporary memory area and the main reserved memory area, respectively. Furthermore, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24, the extracted random number is stored in a temporary storage area. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved memories is full, and if not full, the random number stored in the temporary memory area may be stored in the reserved memory area of the subject. In this case, if the number of reserved memories is full, the random numbers stored in the temporary memory area are erased.
In addition, in the special figure entering ball confirmation process (process S101), the prefetch determination process prefetches the random number stored in the temporary storage area, but not limited to this, the random number stored in the main reservation storage area You may make it prefetch and determine.

(7-2: normal map entry confirmation process)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, the normal figure entering ball confirmation process (process S102) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 13) will be described. The general pattern entry confirmation process (process S102) extracts random numbers related to a plurality of general pattern patterns according to the entry into the normal pattern operation port 21 and retains and stores them. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 resulting from the entry into the normal figure operation port 21 .

As shown in FIG. 15, the "normal pattern entry confirmation process" first determines whether or not the normal pattern operation switch 505 detects the entry into the normal pattern operation opening 21 in the process S121. If the determination is negative (process S121: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 13), and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S121: Yes), in process S122 it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage for the general pattern stored in the general pattern reservation storage area 633 is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). do. If the determination is affirmative (process S122: Yes), the process returns.

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

(8. Appropriateness determination processing)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 16, the suitability determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, the main controller 40, as the first process to be executed in the success/failure determination process (process S25), the general figure success/failure determination process, which is a process related to the success/failure determination of the general/universal figure and the winning game (universal/universal figure game) (Processing S200) is executed. In addition, the details of the normal figure suitability determination process (process S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 17 to 21 .

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

(8-1: Normal figure right/wrong determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 17 to 21, the "normal figure right/wrong determination process" (process S200) executed in the right/wrong determination process (process S25, see FIG. 16) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 17, the main control device 40, as the first process to be executed in the normal pattern suitability determination process (process S200), the normal electric role 22 that operates during the winning game (normal pattern game) is in operation. It is determined whether or not there is (processing S201). In the process S201, the general electric accessory 22 is operating, and if the determination is affirmative (process S201: Yes), the main controller 40 determines that the winning game is in progress, and the general figure game process (process S250). Move to

On the other hand, if the general electric accessory 22 is not in operation and the determination is negative (process S201: No), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the general design display device 285 is displaying the general design in a variable manner. A determination is made (process S202). As a result, when the normal map is displayed in a variable display, and if the determination is affirmative (process S202: Yes), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal map during the variable display has elapsed ( process S203).

Then, if the fluctuation time of the normal map that is being displayed in fluctuation has passed, and if the determination is affirmative (process S203: Yes), the main controller 40 stops the fluctuation of the normal map and confirms display processing. (processing S204), and shifts to the normal game processing (processing S250). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the general pattern that is being displayed in a variable display has not elapsed and the determination is negative (processing S203: No), the main controller 40 skips the processing S204 and performs the general pattern game processing (processing S250).

In the processing S202, if the normal pattern is not being changed and the determination is negative (processing S202: No), the main controller 40 determines whether or not the normal pattern display device 285 is displaying the normal pattern. (process S205).

Then, when the normal map is being displayed and the determination is affirmative (process S205: Yes), main controller 40 determines whether or not the normal map final display time has elapsed (process S206). As a result, if the fixed display time has not elapsed and the determination is negative (process S206: No), the main controller 40 proceeds to the normal game process (process S250). On the other hand, if the fixed display time for the normal map has passed and the determination is affirmative (process S206: Yes), main controller 40 executes the fixed display end process (process S207).

In processing S207, the main controller 40 sets the end of the display of the normal pattern which is being confirmed and displayed on the normal pattern display device 285. FIG. In addition, the main controller 40 transmits a command to the sub-integrated controller 42 to end the production of the general pattern on the production pattern display device 46 . After processing S207, main controller 40 proceeds to processing S208 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 18, in process S208, main controller 40 determines whether or not the result of the winning/losing determination of the normal figure is winning. Then, if the result of the success/failure determination of the normal pattern is a hit, and if the determination is affirmative (process S208: Yes), the main controller 40 performs processing for starting a winning game (normal pattern game). Specifically, the main controller 40 performs a process (process S209) for starting the operation of the universal electrical accessory 22. FIG. In addition, the main control device 40 transmits a winning game start command instructing the start of a winning game effect to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S210), and starts timing of the winning game start interval time. After processing S210, main controller 40 shifts to normal game processing (processing S250, see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, in the processing S208, the result of the determination of whether the normal pattern is wrong is a loss, and if it is a negative determination (processing S208: No), the main controller 40 skips the processing S209 and the processing S210, and the normal pattern game processing ( Processing S250).

Returning to FIG. 17, the description of the general-purpose right/wrong determination process (process S200) is continued. In processing S205, if the determination is negative (processing S205: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not there is a pending memory of a general map (processing S211).

As a result, if there is no reserved memory for the normal pattern and the determination is negative (process S211: No), the main controller 40 proceeds to the normal pattern game process (process S250). On the other hand, if there is a reserve memory for the general map, and if the determination is affirmative (process S211: Yes), the main controller 40 performs shift processing for the reserve memory for the general map (process S212). A decision is made based on the oldest reserved memory. In addition, in accordance with this process S212, main controller 40 subtracts 1 from the number of pending storage of the general map. After the process S212, the process proceeds to the process S213 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 19, in process S213, main controller 40 performs a win/fail decision based on a win/fail decision table (normal table) used in normal drawing and a win determination random number. As a result, if the result of the success/failure determination is a hit, and if the result of the process S214 is affirmative (process S214: Yes), the main controller 40 determines the winning symbol of the normal pattern based on the winning symbol determination random number. Along with (processing S215), the variation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (processing S216). After that, the main control device 40 executes a winning setting process (processing S217) for setting the start interval time and the end interval time of the winning game.

On the other hand, if the result of the success/failure determination is a loss, and if a negative determination is made in the processing S214 (processing S214: No), the main controller 40 determines the winning design based on the winning design determination random number (processing S218). At the same time, the variation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (process S219).

In addition, in the process S216 and the process S219, the main controller 40, if the game state is a time-saving game state or the like, the variation pattern so that the fluctuation time of the normal figure is shortened than the normal game state (non-time-saving game state) to decide. For example, the main controller 40 selects a variation pattern with a variation time of 6.2 seconds if the normal game state, and if the game state is a time-saving game state, the variation time is 0, which is shorter than the normal game state. Select a variation pattern of .7 seconds.

After processing S217 or processing S219, the main controller 40 transmits the reserved storage information including the information indicating the reduction of the normal map reserved storage to the sub-integrated control device 42 (processing S220). Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the pending memory information transmits the pending memory information to the performance symbol control device 43, and updates the display contents of the normal pattern pending display (not shown) on the performance symbol display device 46.

After the process S220, the main controller 40 transmits a normal figure fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated controller 42 (process S221). The process S221 is a pre-processing for performing an effect corresponding to the normal pattern in the effect pattern display device 46 in accordance with the variable display of the normal pattern in the normal pattern display device 285 . Specifically, the main control device 40, for the sub-integrated control device 42, as a general pattern fluctuation start command, a pattern fluctuation start command including the result of the success or failure determination, a general pattern fluctuation pattern, etc., in processing S215 or processing S218 A performance designation command for designating a performance corresponding to the determined winning pattern or losing pattern is transmitted. After processing S221, main controller 40 executes normal game processing (processing S250, FIG. 17).

(8-2: Normal game processing)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 20, the "normal game process" (process S250) executed in the normal game suitability determination process (process S200) will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, the main controller 40 determines whether or not the general electric accessory 22 is open as the first process executed in the general game process (process S250) (process S251). Then, if the universal electrical accessory 22 is open and the determination is affirmative (process S251: Yes), the main controller 40 proceeds to process S252 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 21 , in processing S252, the main controller 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 starting port switch 504 . Then, if the number of game balls entering the general electric role 22 has not reached four and the determination is negative (process S252: No), the main controller 40 releases the general electric role 22. It is determined whether or not a predetermined period of time has elapsed since (process S253). Then, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the general electric accessory 22 was opened and the determination is negative (process S253: No), the main control device 40 continues the general pattern game processing (processing S250, FIG. 20 (see FIG. 16), and returns to the success/failure determination process (see FIG. 16).

On the other hand, when the number of game balls entering the general electric accessory 22 reaches four and the determination is affirmative in the processing S252 (processing S252: Yes), or a predetermined time after the general electrical accessory 22 is released has passed, and in the process S252, if the determination is affirmative (process S253: Yes), the main controller 40 drives the universal electrical accessory solenoid 513 to close the universal electrical accessory 22 (processing S254). Subsequently, main controller 40 executes an end interval process (process S255) for starting clocking of the end interval time. After processing S255, main controller 40 ends the normal game processing (processing S250) and returns.

Returning to FIG. 20, the description of the normal game process (process S250) is continued. If a negative determination is made in process S251 (process S251: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not it is during the end interval (process S256). As a result, if the end interval is in progress and the determination is affirmative (process S256: Yes), then main controller 40 determines whether or not the end interval time has elapsed (process S257).

As a result, in the process S257, if the determination is affirmative (process S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the winning game in the process S258, and subsends the winning 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 winning game end command ends the winning game effect. After the process S259, the main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250, see FIG. 20), and returns to the winning/failure determination process (see FIG. 16). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not passed and the determination is negative (process S257: No), the main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250) and returns to the success/failure determination process.

If the determination in process S256 is negative (process S256: No), main controller 40 determines whether or not the start interval time has elapsed (process S260). As a result, the start interval time has passed, and if the determination is affirmative (process S260: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electrical accessory solenoid 513 in the process S261 to turn the general electrical accessory 22 on. Open. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in process S260 (process S260: No), main controller 40 ends the normal game process (process S250) as it is, and returns to the success/failure determination process.

(8-3. Special figure right or wrong determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 22 to 34, the "special figure suitability determination process" (process S300) executed in the suitability determination process (process S25, see FIG. 16) will be described. The special figure validity determination process (process S300) includes "first special figure validity determination process" shown in FIGS. 22 to 23, "second special figure validity determination process" shown in FIGS. , and the "small-hit game process" shown in FIGS. 33 and 34 are sequentially executed.

The "special figure validity determination process" (process S300) is the "first special figure validity determination process" and the "second special figure validity determination process". is executed.

(8-4. First special figure suitability determination process)
As shown in FIG. 22, the "first special figure win/loss determination process" first confirms whether or not the special electric role is not activated in the process S301, and determines whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress. If the determination is negative (process S301: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure propriety determination process.

If it is an affirmative determination (processing S301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure is in the process of stopping fluctuation in processing S302. If the determination is affirmative (process S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the first special figure is being displayed in process S303.

If it is an affirmative determination in said process S303 (process S303: Yes), it will be determined whether there exists pending memory of the 1st special figure in process S304. If the determination is negative (process S304: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S304: Yes), the number of pending memories of the first special figure is subtracted in process S305, and shift processing of the pending storage is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure becomes the target of the propriety determination.

Subsequently, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the current game state is a probability change (high probability) state of the special figure. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is "1". The variable probability flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the variable probability state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the variable probability state is set. On the other hand, when it is canceled (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is set to the normal (low probability) state.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S310 (S310: Yes), in the processing S311, the table for winning or not determination at the time of probability change and the random number for determining the jackpot of the first special figure that is the target of the winning judgment is compared with the reserved memory. make a judgment. If it is a negative determination in the process S310 (S310: No), in the process S312 the low probability success determination table and the first special figure subject to the success determination are compared with the big hit determination random number of the reserved storage. to make a decision.

Subsequently, in processing S313, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is in the midst of a big hit variation. If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes), the determination of whether or not the first special figure is forcibly lost, and the process proceeds to process S320. If the determination is negative (process S313: No), in process S314, it is determined whether or not the success determination in the process S311 or the process S312 is a big hit. If it is a negative determination (process S314: No), the determination of the suitability of the first special figure is regarded as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S320.

If it is affirmative determination in the process S314 (process S314: Yes), in the process S315, the big hit design is determined based on the big hit design determination random number in the reserved memory of the first special design to be the target of the success/failure determination. As a result, any one of the "big win pattern A" to "big win pattern D" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

Next, in the process S316, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the reserved memory of the first special figure to be the object of the judgment, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the jackpot design of the first special figure is determined from the variation table. be done. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the variation table is determined according to the last big hit pattern, the game state at the time of winning/losing determination, and the like. Then, a variation pattern is determined from the determined variation table based on the variation pattern determination random number.

After determination of the variation pattern, big hit setting processing is performed in processing S317. In this process, based on the determined jackpot pattern, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as executing the 7R jackpot game, the transition to the probability variable state after the jackpot game ends, the shift to the time-saving game state, the number of times these are continued, The time for the big win start performance of the big win game executed by the performance symbol display device 46, the time for the big win end performance, etc. are set.

Next, in the process S318, a process of transmitting the information of the reserved storage of the first special figure after the success/failure judgment (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the reservation storage after the execution of the success/failure judgment) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.

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

If the processing S313 affirmative determination (processing S313: Yes), or the processing S314 negative determination (processing S314: No), the first special figure is a loss determination, determination of the loss design in processing S320, processing S321 , the variation pattern of the losing design is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number in the reserved memory of the first special figure, which is the target of the success/failure determination. Furthermore, in the process S322, a loss setting process is performed. After that, the processing S318 and the processing S319 are performed in the same manner as when the big hit is determined. Then return.

(8-5. Second special figure suitability determination process)
Next, as shown in FIG. 24, in the "second special figure success/failure determination process", first, in the process S331, it is confirmed whether or not the special electric role product has not been activated, and whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress. judge. If the determination is negative (process S331: No), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the special figure propriety determination process.

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

If it is an affirmative determination in the processing S333 (processing S333: Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a pending memory of the second special figure in processing S334. If the determination is negative (process S334: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S334: Yes), the number of pending memories of the second special figure is subtracted in process S335, and shift processing of the pending storage is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the second special figure is subject to the propriety determination.

Subsequently, in the processing S340 shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state of the special figure. If it is an affirmative determination (process S340: Yes), in process S341, the determination is made by comparing the hit/fail determination table at the time of probability change and the random number for determining the big hit of the second special figure to be the target of the determination. If it is a negative determination (process S340: No), in process S342, the determination is made by comparing the low-probability success/failure determination table and the second special figure big hit determination random number that is the subject of the success/failure determination.

Subsequently, in processing S343, it is determined whether or not the first special figure is in the midst of a big hit fluctuation. If the determination is affirmative (process S343: Yes), the determination of whether the second special figure is true or not is forcibly lost, and the process proceeds to process S355. If the determination is negative (process S343: No), in process S344, it is determined whether or not the success determination in the process S341 or the process S342 is a big hit.

If it is affirmative determination in the process S344 (process S344: Yes), in the process S345, the big hit design is determined based on the big hit design determination random number of the second special symbol to be the target of the success/failure determination. As a result, any one of the "big win pattern A" to "big win pattern D" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

Subsequently, in the process S346, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be the target of the judgment, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the jackpot symbol of the second special figure is determined from the variation table. Also in this case, similar to the processing S316, the variation table is determined according to the previous big hit pattern, the game state at the time of winning/losing determination, and the like. Then, a variation pattern is determined from the determined variation table based on the variation pattern determination random number.

After determination of the variation pattern, big hit setting processing is performed in processing S347. In this process, the content of the big win game is set, for example, the 7R big win game is carried out based on the determined big win symbols. In addition, the transition to the probability variable state after the end of the big hit game, the transition to the time saving game state, the number of times of continuation of these, the setting of the time of the big hit start production of the big hit game performed by the production pattern display device 46, the time of the big hit end production etc. are set. Furthermore, in this process, the ceiling number of times that the time-saving game is provided when the losing variation continues after the end of the big win game is set according to the big win pattern (see FIG. 9).

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

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

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

Subsequently, in the process S352, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be the target of the determination, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the small winning symbol of the second special figure is determined.

Then, small hit setting processing is performed in processing S353. In this process, based on the determined small winning pattern, the content of the small winning game, the setting of the time for the small winning start performance of the small winning game performed by the performance pattern display device 46, the time for the small winning ending performance, etc. Settings are made. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and the process returns.

If the affirmative determination in the processing S343 (processing S343: Yes) or the negative determination in the processing S350 (processing S350: No), the second special figure is a loss determination, so the second special figure losing design in the processing S355 is determined, and in the process S356, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure to be the target of the determination, the variation pattern such as the variation time of the losing design is determined. Next, in step S357, a loss setting process is performed. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and then the process returns.

If the process S302 (FIG. 22) or the process S332 (FIG. 24) is a negative determination (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. symbol variation time has elapsed (process S360). If it is an affirmative determination (process S360: Yes), in process S361, the control to end the variable display of the first special figure display device 281 and confirm and display the first special figure, or the variation of the second special figure display device 283 Control is performed to end the display and to confirm and display the second special figure. Further, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43 so that the pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the special symbol is displayed. In addition, since the variation time is specified by the variation start command, the configuration may be such that the symbol determination command is not transmitted. With this configuration, the effect display can be equally performed 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 winning symbol. If the determination is affirmative (process S362: Yes), the interruption flag is set to "1" in process S363. After that, it shifts to the "jackpot game process".

If it is a negative determination in the processing S362 (processing S362: No), it is determined whether or not the special figure is a big hit design in the processing S364. If the determination is negative (process S364: No), the process proceeds to "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 the "jackpot game process".

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

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 Special figure) is a process to interrupt the fluctuation. Furthermore, this process is a process of stopping the measurement of the variation time of the other special figure, and when the small hit game based on the fixed display of one special figure is finished, the variation of the other special figure is resumed.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S366 (processing S366: No), it is determined whether or not the stop flag is set to "1" in the processing S368. If the determination is negative (process S368: No), the process proceeds to "jackpot 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".

The special figure fluctuation stopping process is a process of stopping the fluctuation of the other special figure during fluctuation with a losing figure, since one of the first special figure or the second special figure has been confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol. be.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S303 or the processing S333 (processing S303 or processing S333: No), as shown in FIG. determine whether or not If the determination is negative (process S370: No), the process proceeds to "big hit game process".

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

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

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

The time saving flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the time saving game state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the time saving game state is set. On the other hand, when released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is set to a non-time-saving gaming state.

By these processes, the game state relating to the variable probability state and the time-saving game state during the big hit game is reset to the normal game state.

Next, in process S377, the operation of the condition device is started. In addition, the condition device is operated when the judgment of whether the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit and the big winning pattern is confirmed and displayed to establish the start condition of the big winning game, and the accessory in the big winning game. It is a device necessary for the operation of continuous actuators.

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

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

If a negative determination is made in the process S372 (process S372: No), as shown in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1" in the process S380. If the determination is negative (process S380: No), the process proceeds to process S384. If the determination is affirmative (process S380: Yes), a process of counting the number of fluctuation display times of the first special figure and the second special figure after the big hit game that caused the transition to the time saving game state in the process S381 is performed. In this case, the number of variable display times is the sum of the number of variable display times of the first special figure and the second special figure.

For example, in the present embodiment, the number of times the time-saving game state ends is 100 times, and the process of counting the number of times of variable display is performed by changing the count value of the time-saving counter (see FIG. 5) from the number of times of ending "100" to the first special figure And it is desirable to perform a process of subtracting "1" for each variation other than the second special figure big hit. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of fluctuation display counts the count value of the time saving counter from the initial value "0" to add "1" for each fluctuation other than the first special figure and the second special figure big hit You may make it process.

Next, in the process S382, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuation display times of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the end number (100 times) of ending the time saving game state. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in step S381 is "0" (or whether or not it is "100" in an addition configuration). If the determination is negative (process S382: No), the process proceeds to process S384. If the determination is affirmative (process S382: Yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S383. Thereby, the game state is shifted to the non-time-saving game state.

After the process of the process S384, or at the time of negative determination in the process S380 or the process S382 (process S380 or process S382: No), in the process S384, the first special figure and the second after the end of the previous big hit game Perform processing to count the number of times of loss variation of the special figure. In this case, the number of variable display times is the sum of the number of lost variable display times of the first special figure and the second special figure.

For example, the process of counting the number of times of losing variation display is performed by providing a ceiling counter, and changing the count value of the ceiling counter from the initial value "0" to "1" each time a variation other than the first special figure and the second special figure is a big hit. ” is desirable. Not limited to this, the process of counting the number of times of losing fluctuation display is performed by setting the number of times of ceiling fluctuation display determined in advance after the end of the previous jackpot game as a count value in the ceiling counter, A process of subtracting "1" from the count value may be performed for each change other than a big hit. Incidentally, the count value of the ceiling counter is reset (cleared) to an initial value when a jackpot game occurs or the ceiling is reached.

Next, in the process S385, it is determined whether or not the number of times of losing variation display of the first special figure and the second special figure has reached the number of times of ceiling variation display for giving the time saving game state. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in step S384 is the number of ceiling fluctuation display times (or whether or not it is "0" in the configuration of subtraction). If the determination is negative (process S385: No), the process proceeds to process S388.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S385 (processing S385: Yes), processing is performed to set the number of continuations (for example, 500 times) of the time-saving gaming state that shifts due to reaching the ceiling in processing S386. Subsequently, in processing S387, the time saving flag is reset to "1". As a result, the game state is shifted to the time-saving game state by reaching the ceiling.

Subsequently, in processing S388, a state designation command indicating the state such as whether the current game state is a variable probability state, whether it is a time-saving game state, or the like is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 after the special symbol determination time. In addition, the timing of transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 is after the special design determination time, but the state designation command is also transmitted at the time of special design fluctuation start and power restoration. may be configured.

Next, in step S390, it is determined whether or not the symbols of the second special figure are a combination that will result in a small hit. If the determination is negative (process S390: No), the process proceeds to "big hit game process". If the determination is affirmative (process S390: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric role product is performed in process S391. In the following process S392, a small hit game start process is performed. In this process, a command to start a small winning game and information related to the small winning game (opening time of small winning, release pattern, ending time of small winning, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 . After that, it shifts to the "jackpot game process".

(8-6. Jackpot game processing)
Next, the "jackpot game process" will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 32. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 29, in the "jackpot game process", first, in process S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation. If the determination is negative (process S400: No), the process is terminated and the process proceeds to "small hit game process". On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S400: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first big winning hole 25 is open in process S401.

If it is a negative determination in the processing S401 (processing S401: No), it is determined whether or not it is during the interval of the big hit game in the processing S402, and if it is a negative determination (processing S402: No), the big hit end effect is being performed in the processing S403. Determine whether or not If the determination is negative (processing S403: No), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed in processing S404. If it is a negative determination (process S404: No), it returns to the special figure propriety determination process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S404: Yes), control is performed to open the first big winning hole 25 in the first round in the first big winning hole opening process of process S405. In addition, in processing S405, a command to start a big hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device . Then return.

If the determination in the processing S401 is affirmative (processing S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not 10 prizes have been won in the first big prize opening 25 (regular number of prizes won) (processing S410). , or whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 25 has ended (processing S411) is performed, and if the determination is affirmative (processing S410 or processing S411: Yes), the first big prize in processing S412 The mouth 25 is closed, and the process of starting the jackpot interval is executed in the subsequent process S413. After that, it returns (see FIG. 29). If both of the processing S410 and the processing S411 result in a negative determination (processing S410: No, processing S411: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S402 (FIG. 29) (processing S402: Yes), as shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed in processing S420. If the determination is negative (process S420: No), the process returns (see FIG. 29). If the determination is affirmative (process S420: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the final round in process S421. If the determination is affirmative (processing S421: Yes), the processing of the jackpot end effect of processing S422 is executed, and in this processing, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43, and the jackpot game is ended. and return.

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

If affirmative determination is made in the process S403 (FIG. 29) (process S403: Yes), as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (process S430: No), the process returns (see FIG. 29). If the determination is affirmative (process S430: Yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in process S431 is executed, and then the condition device and the special electric accessory are stopped in process S432. Run.

Subsequently, in processing S433, it is determined whether or not it is set to be in a probability variable state after the end of the big hit game in accordance with the big hit symbol. If the determination is negative (process S433: No), the process proceeds to process S436. If the determination is affirmative (process S433: Yes), set the number of probability variation to continue the probability variation state in the process S434. In this case, since the probability variation state continues until the next big hit, the probability variation frequency is set to 10000 times, for example. Next, in step S435, the variable probability flag is set to "1". As a result, a variable probability state is imparted after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, in processing S436, it is determined whether or not it is set to be in a time-saving game state after the end of the big win game in accordance with the big win symbol. If the determination is negative (process S436: No), the process proceeds to process S439. If the determination is affirmative (process S436: Yes), the support continuation count for continuing the time-saving gaming state in process S437 is set to the number of times set in the process S317 or the process S347. Next, in processing S438, the time saving flag is set to "1". As a result, a time-saving game state is imparted after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, in step S439, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop flag is "1". If the determination is negative (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.

In the following process S441, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command is executed, and a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 or the like in this process. Furthermore, in processing S442, state designation commands such as variable probability states and time-saving gaming states are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. After that, it returns (see FIG. 29).

If the accessory continuous actuating device is not in operation in the process S400 (FIG. 29) (process S400: No), the process proceeds to "small winning game process".

(8-7. Minor game processing)
Next, the "small winning game process" will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 33, in the "small hit game process", first, in process S450, it is determined whether or not the special electric auditors are in operation. If the determination is negative (process S450: No), the process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure propriety determination process. If the determination is affirmative (processing S450: Yes), it is determined in processing S451 whether or not a small hit start effect is being performed.

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

If a negative determination is made in the processing S451 (processing S451: No), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 26 is open in the processing S454. If the determination is affirmative (process S454: Yes), it is determined whether or not 10 prizes have been won in the second large prize winning opening 26 (regular number of winning prizes) (processing S455), or the opening time of the second large prize winning opening 26 is It is determined whether or not the game has ended (process S456), and if either is affirmative (process S455 or process S456: Yes), the second big winning hole 26 is closed in process S457. Then return. If both determinations are negative (processing S455 and processing S456: No), the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in the processing S454 (processing S454: No), as shown in FIG. 34, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in processing S460.

Next, in processing 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 that has suspended the variation resumes the variation.

On the other hand, in the case of negative determination in the processing S461 (processing S461: No), a small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 in processing S463. After that, a state specifying command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 in step S464, and the process returns. This ends the small winning game.

(9. Suggestion effect that suggests the number of remaining fluctuation displays up to the ceiling number)
In the pachinko machine 1, the ceiling frequency is set in accordance with the jackpot pattern after the jackpot game is finished, and when the number of losing fluctuation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches the ceiling frequency, the time-saving game is given. Then, the pachinko machine 1 carries out a suggestive performance suggesting to the player the number of remaining variable display times up to the ceiling number of times to give the time-saving game when a predetermined suggestive condition is satisfied after the jackpot game is finished. In this embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a plurality of possible suggestive effects.

The pachinko machine 1 changes the display color of the video background of the production pattern display device 46 or the emission color of the decorative LEDs arranged in the center case 200 surrounding the production pattern display device 46 as a suggestive effect, so that the ceiling number of times can be increased. A production that suggests the number of remaining fluctuation displays, a production that displays the number of remaining fluctuation displays up to the actual ceiling, and a production that displays the pseudo remaining fluctuation display count value corresponding to the number of remaining fluctuation displays up to the actual ceiling. to implement. For example, it is desirable to decide by lottery which suggestive effect to implement. In this case, the probability of performing the suggestive effect in a display color that makes it difficult to grasp the remaining number of variable display times is maximized, and the probability of performing the effect of displaying the actual remaining number of variable display times is minimized. Furthermore, it is conceivable to combine the suggestive effect by the display color with the effect of displaying the pseudo remaining variable display count value or the effect of displaying the actual remaining variable display count value.

(9-1. Remaining fluctuation suggestion effect processing)
The "remaining variation suggesting effect process" shown in FIG. 35 is a program process executed by the sub-integrated control device 42, and this process controls the suggesting effect suggesting the remaining variation display count up to the ceiling count.

As shown in FIG. 35, in the "remaining variation suggestive effect processing", first, in processing S501, a command from the main controller 40 is referenced to determine whether the current variation of the first special figure or the second special figure is a losing variation. determine whether or not If the determination is negative (process S501: No), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device .

If the determination is affirmative in the processing S501 (processing S501: Yes), determination is made according to the preset suggestion condition in the processing S502. Next, in processing S503, it is determined whether or not the suggestion condition is established. If the determination is negative (process S503: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S503 (process S503: Yes), a process of implementing a suggestive effect is performed in the process S504. As a result, an effect command is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol display device 46 via the decorative LED and the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect is executed. Then return.

Incidentally, the suggestive effect is performed for a predetermined period, and the effect ends when the period ends. For example, the suggestive effect may be configured to perform the effect for 30 seconds after the suggestive condition is established, or to perform the effect until the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed three times after the suggestive condition is satisfied. do. That is, it is desirable that the suggestive effect is performed a plurality of times when the suggestive condition is met, instead of performing the suggestive effect permanently up to the ceiling after the suggestive condition is met.

(9-2. Suggestion condition)
As shown in FIG. 36, the pachinko machine 1 has a plurality of types of suggested conditions including "variation display count", "predetermined loss variation", "lottery", "predetermined operation", and "jackpot game end". It has Then, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not each of the plurality of types of conditions is satisfied, and executes a suggestive effect when any one of the conditions is satisfied. It should be noted that the pachinko machine 1 may execute the suggestive effect when a plurality of conditions are satisfied. Further, the pachinko machine 1 may determine whether or not only one of the conditions is established, and execute the suggestive effect when the condition is established.

The "variation display count", which is a suggestive condition, assumes that the condition is established when the number of times the first special figure and the second special figure are displaced and changed reaches a predetermined number of times. For example, the predetermined fluctuation display frequency is set such that the loss fluctuation display frequency is "300 times", "400 times", "500 times", and "every 50 rotations after 500 times" from the end of the previous jackpot game. In addition, to count the number of times the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed, the suggestion performance counter (suggestion condition counting means) provided in the sub-integrated control device 42 is incremented by "1" for each loss variation. Make it so. Then, in the suggestive condition determination process (FIG. 35, process S502), the count value of the suggestive effect counter is added, and it is compared whether or not the added count value is the number of times the suggestive condition is changed.

In addition, the counter for suggestive effect counts only the loss variation of the first special symbol in the normal game state. That is, the suggestive performance counter does not count the loss variation of the second special figure due to right-handed hitting when the right-handed game is not recommended. In this way, it is desirable that the suggestive effect counter does not count the fluctuation display caused by the hitting method not recommended by the pachinko machine 1 or the fluctuation display such as an error. As a result, the player will not play games that are disadvantageous to him/herself. Incidentally, the suggestive performance counter is reset to the initial value when a big win game occurs and the ceiling is reached.

The "predetermined loss variation" that is the suggested condition is that the condition is established by the loss variation in which the highly anticipated advance notice effect was implemented and the loss variation in which the highly anticipated super reach was implemented. is. It should be noted that the determination of the condition is made based on the information sent from the main control unit 40 (see, for example, S319 and S349) in the suggestive condition determination process (FIG. 35, S502) to determine whether or not there is a predetermined loss variation. or not.

The "lottery", which is a suggested condition, means that a lottery is held in accordance with a predetermined change in loss, and the condition is established by winning the lottery. For example, the lottery is carried out at a specific loss variation such as normal reach, or at the number of times the loss variation is displayed every 25 rotations from the end of the previous big hit game. Also, the lottery may be carried out in response to the determination of a predetermined winning pattern. Further, the lottery may be performed for each losing variation. In the lottery, it is determined whether or not the player wins in the suggestion condition determination process (FIG. 35, process S502).

The "predetermined operation", which is a suggestive condition, performs an operation suggestive effect to prompt the player to operate the operation means such as the effect button 15 during the fluctuation, and the player performs a predetermined operation according to the operation effect. It is assumed that the condition is established by doing so. For example, a quiz may be given in the operation suggestion rendering, and the condition may be established by answering the quiz correctly. The present invention is not limited to this, and the condition may be established by urging the user to press the operating means repeatedly in the operation suggestion presentation, and performing predetermined repeated pressings. Furthermore, it is also possible to urge the player to operate the operation means within a predetermined period of time in the operation suggesting presentation, and to perform the operation at the predetermined timing to satisfy the condition. In addition, the determination of the conditions is such that, in the suggestion condition determination processing (FIG. 35, processing S502), processing for performing an operation suggestion effect is performed, and it is determined whether or not the conditions are established according to the player's operation. make it into

The suggested condition "after the end of the jackpot game" means that the condition is met when a predetermined jackpot game ends. For example, it is desirable that the condition is satisfied after the 4R normal jackpot game caused by the "jackpot symbol D" is completed. Then, the determination of the predetermined jackpot game is made by determining whether or not the game is won in the suggestion condition determination process (FIG. 35, process S502). In the case of this suggestive condition, the suggestive effect is carried out over a predetermined period (30 seconds or 3 variations) from the first variation after the end of the jackpot game. After that, it is desirable to carry out the suggestive effect by satisfying other suggestive conditions.

(9-3. Contents of Suggestive Effects Using Display Colors)
In this embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 sets the display color of the image background of the effect pattern display device 46 or the emission color of the decorative LED of the effect pattern display device 46 to "white", "blue", " It is configured to indicate the number of remaining variable display times by changing to five colors of yellow, green, and red. In this case, the configuration is such that the display color and the remaining number of variable display times do not necessarily match, but the configuration is such that the player can guess the remaining number of variable display times from the display color.

For example, the display color of "white" is displayed with a probability of 70% when the number of remaining variable display times is "401 times or more", and is displayed with a probability of 15% when the number of remaining fluctuation display times is "400 to 301 times", and "300 to 201 times". 10% chance for , 3% chance for 200-101 times, and 1% chance for 100-1 time. Therefore, in the case of the "white" display color, the player is allowed to guess that the number of remaining variable display times is "401 times or more".

For example, the display color of "blue" is displayed with a probability of 20% when the number of remaining fluctuation display times is "401 times or more", and with a probability of 70% when the number of remaining fluctuation display times is "400 to 301 times", and "300 to 201 times". 15% chance for , 10% chance for 200-101 times, and 4% chance for 100-1 time. Therefore, in the case of the "blue" display color, the player is allowed to guess that the number of remaining variable display times is "400 to 301 times".

For example, the display color of "yellow" is displayed with a probability of 8% when the number of remaining fluctuation display times is "401 times or more", and is displayed with a probability of 13% when it is "400 to 301 times", and "300 to 201 times". 70% chance, 200-101 times, 15% chance, 100-1 time, 10% chance. Therefore, in the case of the "yellow" display color, the player is allowed to guess that the number of remaining variable display times is "300 to 201 times".

For example, the display color of "green" is displayed with a probability of 2% when the number of remaining fluctuation display times is "401 times or more", and with a probability of 2% when the number of remaining fluctuation display times is "400 to 301 times", and "300 to 201 times". 5% chance, 200-101 times 70% chance, 100-1 time 15% chance. Therefore, in the case of the "green" display color, the player is allowed to guess that the number of remaining variable display times is "200 to 101 times".

For example, the display color “red” has a probability of 0% when the number of remaining variable display times is “201 times or more”, and a probability of 2% when it is “200 to 101 times” and “100 to 1 It is displayed with a probability of 70% at the time of "times". Therefore, in the case of the "red" display color, the player is allowed to guess that the number of remaining variable display times is "100 to 1".

(9-4. Contents of suggestion production using numerical values)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39, the display mode of the suggestive effect performed by the effect symbol display device 46 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the pattern variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in accordance with the success/failure determination, the performance symbol display device 46 displays the pseudo performance symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Fluctuations begin. As shown in FIG. 38(a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 has a large lower half, and a pseudo number pattern consisting of three numbers corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A production pattern 700 is variably displayed. A character image 710 of "Kuma no Tatsukichi", which is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed on the upper right side of the display screen. A first reserved storage display image 721 indicating the existence of the reserved storage of the first special figure is displayed on the lower left side of the display screen. In the example of the figure, the black dot display indicates the existence of the reserved memory of the first special figure. In addition, a second reserved storage display image 722 indicating the presence of the reserved storage of the second special figure is displayed on the lower right portion of the display screen.

If the result of the hit or miss determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, as shown in FIG. A jackpot pseudo performance pattern 701 consisting of three identical patterns corresponding to the jackpot pattern of the figure or the second special figure is determined and displayed. In addition, as the character image 710, “Kuma no Tatsukichi” with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the success/failure determination of the second special figure is a small hit, as shown in FIG. A small winning pseudo performance pattern 702 consisting of three identical small winning patterns corresponding to the pattern is determined and displayed. As the character image 710, a smiling “Kuma no Tatsukichi” is displayed.

Next, an example of suggestive effects will be described with reference to FIG. This effect display example is an effect of displaying a pseudo remaining variable display frequency value 731 corresponding to the remaining variable display frequency as a suggestive effect. In addition, the display example shown in FIG. 39(a) is a suggestive effect in the initial variable display after the end of the big win game when the condition of "specific jackpot game end" is established as the suggestive condition. In this case, the specific jackpot game is the 4R normal jackpot game caused by the "jackpot pattern D", and the set ceiling number of times is "760 times", and the pseudo remaining variation display count value 731 corresponding to this. is displayed as "3000". Then, "3000", which is the pseudo remaining variation display frequency value 731, is decreased each time the suggestion condition is established and the suggestion performance is performed, and when it becomes "0", it indicates that the ceiling is reached.

For example, the pseudo remaining fluctuation display count value is reduced by a certain number for each loss fluctuation of the first special figure and the second special figure (not limited to every fluctuation, but for example, every 10 rotations). ”, or reduce “10” for every 10 fluctuations), and by performing a suggestive production when a suggestive condition such as the next high-expected reach is established, a large number (for example, 400) You may try to reduce it. That is, after the jackpot game ends, a number value larger than the actual ceiling number of times is shown as the pseudo remaining variation display number, and a number close to the substantial remaining variation display number is displayed each time the suggestion condition is established and the suggestion performance is performed. It is conceivable to suggest

Next, the display example shown in FIG. 39(b), following the display example in FIG. 39(a), suggests a highly expected reach after displaying "3000" which is the pseudo remaining fluctuation display count value 731. This is a suggestive effect when the conditions are met. In this case, for example, in the 20th rotation after the end of the jackpot game, the actual number of times of remaining variation display is 740, while the pseudo remaining variation display number 731 is displayed as "2580" in the suggestive effect. After that, the pseudo remaining variation display count value is decremented by a certain number for each losing variation, and each time the suggestion condition is satisfied and the suggestion performance is performed, the number is decreased by a large number, and each time the suggestion condition is met and the suggestion performance is performed. to suggest a numerical value close to the actual remaining fluctuation display count.

In addition, the pseudo remaining variation display count value at the beginning of the suggestive effect is indicated by a small numerical value, and the pseudo remaining variation display count is displayed for each predetermined rotation (for example, every 10 rotations) of the loss variation of the first special figure and the second special figure The numerical value may be decreased by a constant number. Not limited to this, the pseudo remaining variation display count value 731 may display the actual remaining variation display count.

(10. Effects of Examples)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, after the start condition is satisfied, the success/fail determination means (process S311, process S312, process S341, process S342) for determining whether or not the win is made based on the establishment of the start condition, and according to the result of the success/failure determination, Variation display means (first special figure display device 281, second special figure display device 283) for performing variation display of identification information, and special game that shifts to special game state when specific display result is displayed in variation display and implementing means (processing S405, processing S457). In addition, variation counting means (process S384) for counting the number of times the variation display is not won by the win/fail determination means, and when the count value counted by the variation counting means reaches a predetermined value, Privilege granting means for imparting an advantageous privilege (processing S387); predetermined value selecting means for selecting a predetermined value from a plurality of types of numerical values (processing S347); and count value reset means (process S386) for resetting the count value by reaching the count value. Further, a benefit suggestion effect means (process S504) for performing a suggestion effect related to the suggestion of the number of remaining variable displays up to a predetermined value for giving a benefit, and a suggestion condition determination for determining whether or not a predetermined suggestion condition has been established. means (processing S502); The privilege suggesting effect means performs the suggesting effect when the suggesting condition determining means determines that the suggesting condition is satisfied.

According to the pachinko machine 1, the actual remaining number of variable display times until the time-saving game is awarded is not usually displayed, and the remaining number of variable display times until the time-saving game is awarded is displayed when the suggestion condition is satisfied. Suggest. In addition, the accuracy of the suggestion is enhanced each time the suggestive effect is performed, and the more suggestive effects are performed, the more accurate the number of remaining variable display times is suggested. Therefore, the goal until the time-saving game is given is determined, and the game can be provided to the player with a firm aim to give the time-saving game instead of playing the game by inertia. Thus, the amusement of the game can be improved, and the player's motivation for the game can be enhanced. Furthermore, since the remaining variable display count until the time-saving game is not suggested until the suggestion condition is satisfied, it is difficult to know the number of times to the ceiling without playing the game, but by playing the game, the number of rotations to the ceiling can be predicted. become. In particular, it is difficult to understand the number of times to the ceiling with a configuration in which a plurality of types of ceiling numbers that give time-saving games are provided, and one of the ceiling numbers is selected according to the game state, but by establishing a suggestive condition Rotation to the ceiling Be able to predict numbers. Furthermore, it does not always indicate the actual remaining number of variable display times until the time-saving game is given, so it does not become a negative factor when the player selects a gaming machine to start playing, and the operation rate of the gaming machine is increased. without hindrance.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 counts the number of fluctuation display times of the first special pattern or the second special pattern for judging the suggested condition, and when the count value reaches the suggested condition value, the suggested condition is established. Make a decision. In this case, the counting of the number of variable display times of the first special figure or the second special figure does not count the variable display of a specific first special figure or second special figure. That is, the pachinko machine 1 counts only the loss variation of the first special symbol in the normal game state, and does not count the loss variation of the second special symbol due to the right hand when the right-handed game is not recommended. make it into As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is configured not to count the fluctuation display caused by the non-recommended hitting method or the fluctuation display such as an error, so that the player does not play games that are disadvantageous to him/herself, and the pachinko machine 1. By realizing a game in line with the performance of the above, the amusement of the game can be fully exhibited, and the player's motivation for the game can be enhanced.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of suggestion performances suggesting the number of remaining variable display times until the time-saving game, and is configured to carry out any one of the plurality of types of suggestion performances. The pachinko machine 1 decides the performance by lottery, maximizes the probability of executing the suggestive performance by the display color that makes it difficult to grasp the remaining number of variable display times, and displays the actual remaining number of variable display times. It has the lowest probability of being implemented. According to this, it becomes difficult to predict the number of remaining variable display times until the time-saving game is provided unless the suggestive condition is established many times. Therefore, the player continues the game in an attempt to obtain a lot of information, and the operation of the gaming machine can be increased. In addition, the player can enjoy the game while predicting the number of remaining variable display times until the time-saving game is given each time the suggestive condition is satisfied, so that the player can fully demonstrate the fun of the game. It can increase motivation.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 can display a first effect value corresponding to the number of ceiling times, and when it is determined that the suggestive condition is established, the first effect value and a suggestive effect counter (suggestive condition counting means) are displayed. A third effect value derived from the second effect value corresponding to the count value of is displayed as the suggested effect. That is, the pseudo number value corresponding to the number of times of losing fluctuation display is subtracted from the value of pseudo number of times corresponding to the ceiling number of times to display the value of the number of times of pseudo remaining fluctuation display. According to this, the first effect value can be viewed when the game is not played or even if the suggestive condition is not established, but unless the suggestive condition is established, an accurate suggestion of the number of remaining variable displays is not carried out. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to play.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 may reset the count value of the ceiling counter that counts the number of times of losing variation display by clearing the RAM. On the other hand, it is desirable that the count value of the ceiling counter is not reset when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and off. In this case, by preventing the count value of the ceiling counter from being reset when the power is turned on and off, the player does not know whether the RAM has been cleared the next day or when he stopped playing the day before. It is necessary to perform, and the effect of suggestive production can be more exhibited.
In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the ceiling counter that counts the number of losing variation display times may not count in the probability variation state.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can of course be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, it can be applied to an enclosed game machine that collects the shot game balls inside the game machine, shoots them again from the shooting device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. may Furthermore, it may be applied to a reel-type game machine.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20 game area, 21: Normal figure activation opening, 22: Ordinary electric accessories, 23: First special figure start opening (first start opening), 24: Second special figure start Mouth (second starting port), 25: 1st big prize mouth, 26: 2nd big prize mouth, 281: 1st special figure display device (variation display means), 283: 2nd special figure display device (variation display means ), 40: main control device (win/fail determination means, special game execution means, variation counting means, privilege provision means, count value reset means, predetermined value selection means), 42: sub-integrated control device (privilege suggestion production means, suggestion conditions Judgment means, suggested condition counting means) 46: Production pattern display device

Claims (1)

a first starting port arranged so that a game ball flowing down at least the left game area of the game board can enter;
a second starting port arranged in the right game area of the game board and arranged so that a game ball flowing down the right game area can enter;
success/failure determination means for performing a success/failure determination based on the ball entering the first starting port and a success/failure determination based on the ball entering the second starting port;
A variable display of the first special symbol, which is identification information, is performed according to the result of the success/failure determination based on the ball entering the first starting port, and the result of the success/failure determination based on the ball entering the second starting port. A variable display means for performing variable display of the second special symbol, which is identification information, according to
special game execution means for shifting to a special game state when a specific display result is displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol;
Variation counting means for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol that was not selected by the success/failure determination means and the number of variation display times of the second special symbol that was not selected by the success/failure determination means;
an award granting means for imparting an advantageous privilege to the player when the count value counted by the variation counting means reaches a predetermined value;
privilege suggestion effect means for performing a suggestion effect relating to the suggestion of the number of remaining variable display times up to the predetermined value to which the privilege is granted;
suggestion condition determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined suggestion condition is satisfied;
The number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol that was not won by the success/failure determination means for judging whether or not the suggestion condition has been established, and the variation of the second special symbol that was not won by the success/failure determination means. a suggestion condition counting means for counting the number of display times;
and
The variation counting means counts the number of variation display times of the first special symbol and the number of variation display times of the second special symbol even in a state where the game in which the game ball is flowed down to the right game area is not recommended. none,
The suggestive condition counting means counts the number of variable display times of the first special symbol while counting the number of variable display times of the second special symbol in a state where the game in which the game ball is flowed down to the right game area is not recommended. so as not to none ,
The suggestive condition determining means determines that the suggestive condition is established when a specified count value by the suggestive condition counting means reaches a predetermined suggestive condition value,
The gaming machine, wherein the privilege suggesting effect means performs the suggesting effect when the suggesting condition determining means determines that the suggesting condition is established .

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