JP2016002191A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that performs a new presentation improving a presentation effect to enhance the excitement of players.SOLUTION: A game machine can determine a prescribed variation time, when the number of execution times of a variation presentation after the end of a big winning port open game is a specific number of times. The game machine is provided with variation presentation mode lead-out means and specific presentation execution means. The variation presentation mode lead-out means leads out the mode of a variation presentation on the basis of the variation time of a variation presentation to be executed at a specific number of times after a determined number of times which can be obtained by determining whether a variation presentation notifying a lottery result based on a stored random number in a storage part becomes a variation presentation of what number of times after the end of the big winning port open game. The specific presentation execution means executes a specific presentation for notifying a prescribed content regarding the mode of the variation presentation that has been lead out.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, a game that determines whether or not to execute a big winning opening opening game in which a big winning opening is opened on condition that a game ball enters a starting area provided in the gaming area. Related to the machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this kind, for winning a lottery (determining whether or not to execute a big winning opening release game) with the entry of a game ball into a starting area (start winning prize opening) provided in the gaming area Random numbers and random numbers for determining the mode of variation effect that informs the result of the lottery of lottery are stored as holdings, and the stored holdings are read when a predetermined starting condition is established, and this reading is performed. Based on the random number related to the hold, what determines the mode of jackpot lottery or variation effect and executes the variation effect in the determined manner is known. In addition, in order to suggest the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot, it is also known to execute a notice effect for displaying an image such as a predetermined still image or moving image in addition to the change effect during the change effect.
Also, in recent years, in order to enhance the production effect, a plurality of tables for determining the variation time and mode of the variation production are provided, and the table to be selected is changed according to the number of lottery wins (the number of executions of the variation production) or the game state As a result, a gaming machine has been devised that performs a variation effect in a specific variation time or mode at a predetermined number of lottery wins, or executes a notice effect in a mode according to this variation time. (See Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2012-205903 A JP 2008-48915 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, even if the variation effect or the notice effect is executed with a specific variation time or mode when the predetermined number of lottery wins varies, at least the number of lotteries described above Until the hold corresponding to is stored, the player cannot grasp this. Then, the player is given an impression that a specific variation effect or a notice effect has been executed during a predetermined change, while various change effects are executed one after another based on the stored suspension. Therefore, the production effect cannot be sufficiently increased, and there is a fear that the interest of the player is lowered.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player by providing a new effect that can enhance the effect. .

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is configured as follows.
The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings. In addition, the following code | symbol and description show the code | symbol and name of the structure in embodiment of the invention corresponded to the structure of this invention, and do not limit the technical scope of this invention.

(1) The present invention includes a game area 12 in which game balls can flow down, and a start area (first start prize opening 15 and second start prize opening 16) provided in the game area 12 and into which game balls can enter. , On condition that a game ball has entered the start area, obtain a random number for determining whether or not to execute a big prize opening game in which the big prize opening 18 provided in the gaming area 12 is opened, Random number acquisition means (main CPU 101) for storing in a predetermined storage unit as hold information, and whether or not the big prize opening opening game can be executed by reading the random number stored in the storage unit when a predetermined start condition is established A lottery means (main CPU 101) for performing a lottery for determining the change time, and a fluctuation time determination table (second-half fluctuation pattern code) that defines a fluctuation time that is an execution time of a fluctuating effect for informing the lottery result by the lottery means. When the lottery determination table 115) and the lottery result by the lottery means are derived, the variable time determination means (main CPU 101) for determining the variable time based on the variable time determination table and the variable time determination means determine The variation effect mode determining means (sub CPU 301) for determining the mode of the variation effect corresponding to the changed variation time, and the variation effect execution means (sub CPU 301, effect) for executing the variation effect according to the determination by the change effect mode determining means. When the lottery result indicating that the prize winning opening game is to be executed is derived by the display device 21 and the image control board) and the lottery means, and the lottery result is notified by the variation effect, the prize winning A prize winning opening game executing means (main CPU 101) for executing a mouth opening game, Determines the predetermined variation time based on the variation time determination table associated with the specific number of times when the number of executions of the variation effect after the end of the big prize opening game is a predetermined specific number of times It is a possible gaming machine (pachinko machine P), and the variation effect that informs the result of the lottery based on the random number stored in the storage unit becomes the variation effect of the number of times after the end of the big prize opening game The variation effect mode derivation for deriving the variation effect mode determined by the variation effect mode determination means based on the variation time of the variation effect executed at a specific number of times after the determined number of times Means (sub CPU301) and specific effect execution means (sub CPU301) for executing a specific effect for informing a predetermined content regarding the variation effect mode derived by the variation effect mode deriving unit. And an effect display device 21 and an image control board).
Here, the special winning opening game includes a special game that is executed when the result of the lottery is a so-called jackpot, and a small game that is executed when the result of the lottery is a so-called jackpot.
In addition, as the predetermined start condition, it is possible to determine that a game ball enters a start area provided in the game area 12 or that a running change display is ended.
In addition, the notification of the predetermined content includes notification of the mode of variation effect itself, notification of the number of times of variation effect executed up to a specific number of times, and the like.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the number of executions of the variation effect after the end of the big prize opening game is a predetermined number of times, a predetermined variation time is determined. Also, the variation effect mode is determined according to the variation time. Therefore, in the case of the above-mentioned specific number of times, a predetermined variation time and a variation effect corresponding to the predetermined variation time are executed.
Then, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a mode of the variation effect executed at a specific number of times after the variation effect performed based on the random number stored in the storage unit is derived, and the predetermined content related to this mode is derived. A specific effect for performing notification is executed. In other words, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, before a random number corresponding to a specific number of times is stored in the storage unit, a predetermined notification is made regarding the mode of variation effect executed at the specific number of times. .
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, before the random number is stored in the storage unit, it is possible to cause the player to recognize the variation effect executed based on the random number stored in the future. As the effect increases, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) Further, the gaming machine of the present invention has a game area 12 in which game balls can flow down and a start area (first start prize opening 15, second start) provided in the game area 12 and into which game balls can enter. A winning opening 16) and a condition for determining whether or not to execute a big winning opening opening game in which the large winning opening 18 provided in the gaming area 12 is opened on condition that a game ball has entered the starting area. Random number acquisition means (main CPU 101) for acquiring a random number and storing it in a predetermined storage unit as hold information, and reading a random number stored in the storage unit by opening a predetermined start condition, and opening the big prize opening A lottery means (main CPU 101) for performing a lottery for determining whether or not the game can be executed, and a variable time determination table (second half) that defines a variable time that is the execution time of the variable effect for informing the lottery result of the lottery means Dynamic pattern command determination table 115), a variation time determination unit (main CPU 101) for determining a variation time based on the variation time determination table when a lottery result is derived by the lottery unit, and the variation time determination unit The variation effect mode determining means (sub CPU 301) for determining the mode of the change effect corresponding to the change time determined by the step, and the change effect execution means (sub CPU 301) for executing the change effect according to the determination by the change effect mode determining means. When the result of the lottery that the prize winning opening game is executed is derived by the lottery means and the result of the lottery is notified by the variation effect, A prize winning opening opening game execution means (main CPU 101) for executing a winning prize opening opening game, When the number of executions of the variation effect after the end of the grand prize opening game is a predetermined number of times, the moving time determination unit is configured to perform a predetermined time based on a variation time determination table associated with the specific number of times. A gaming machine (pachinko machine P) capable of determining a variation time, which is executed during the variation production, and determines the winning prize opening game in a manner corresponding to the variation time determined by the variation time determination means. The suggestion effect execution means (sub CPU301, the effect display device 21, the image control board) for executing the suggestion effect that suggests the possibility, and the variable effect that informs the result of the lottery based on the random number stored in the storage unit are described above. It is determined how many times the variation effect will be after the end of the big prize opening game, and the suggestion is based on the variation time of the variation effect executed at a specific number of times after the determined number of times. A suggestion effect mode deriving unit (sub CPU 301) for deriving a suggestion effect mode executed by the effect execution unit, and a specific effect for informing a predetermined content regarding the suggestion effect mode derived by the suggestion effect mode deriving unit is executed. Specific effect executing means (sub CPU 301, effect display device 21, image control board).
Here, the suggestion effect includes a hold display effect for notifying that the random number is stored in the storage unit, a notice effect for displaying a predetermined image during the execution of the change effect, and the like.
(3) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the lottery result derived by the lottery means is provided with a plurality of types of execution decision results associated with execution of the big prize opening game, The number of times may be predetermined for each execution determination result.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player by providing a new effect that can enhance the effect.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the first half fluctuation pattern command determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the latter half fluctuation pattern command determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the latter half fluctuation pattern command determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st setting table and 2nd setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation production determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the outline | summary of the hold display area | region in the display display apparatus of a pachinko machine, the mode of a hold display, and a specific effect. It is explanatory drawing of the pending | holding display mode determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the command determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the start winning command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 1st fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 2nd fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the specific effect execution process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the effect correction process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the specific effect clear process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the counter update process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the outline | summary of the hold display area | region in the display display apparatus of a pachinko machine, the mode of a hold display, and a specific effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the outline | summary of the hold display area | region in the display display apparatus of a pachinko machine, the mode of a hold display, and a specific effect.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Although not specifically shown, in the game hall where the pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for lending game balls A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending apparatus R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a rectangular frame body fixed to an island as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A main body frame 2 which is a quadrangular frame body which is attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown in particular) so as to be freely opened and closed, and has a hollow portion (not shown in particular), and the main body frame 2 includes a front door 3 that is attached to a hinge mechanism (not shown) in a freely openable / closable manner and has an opening (not shown) on the front.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as the audio output device 10 attached one by one to the upper left and right of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

  In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. Thereby, the game board 11 located behind can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4.

  In addition, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. When the upper plate 6 is filled with game balls, the game balls that are lent out or dispensed thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It is like that. Further, although not particularly shown, a bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging a stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. In the normal state, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but when the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) attached to the opening / closing plate is moved laterally, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and discharged. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

  The operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. When the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received in the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5, A game ball is launched toward the game area 12 by the launching device. The game balls thus fired are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rise to reach the game area 12.

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area where game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 12 includes a first game area 12a which is a left area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and a right area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P. And the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 have different entrance possibilities for game balls depending on the firing strength of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing strength of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (intensity that does not allow the game ball launched by the launching device to reach the highest point of the game region 12), the game ball is in the first game region. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (intensity at which the game ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is in the second game area 12b. Enter.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game ball, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start. The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 An out port 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces an effect as the game progresses are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game area 12. The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position on the right side from the center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can hardly enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. Thus, it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 16.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited. For example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left-right direction about an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the second start winning opening 16 A lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis to open and close the second start winning opening 16 may be configured, or slides up and down to open and close the second start winning opening 16. You may comprise with a shutter member.
In addition, the installation position of the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 is not specifically limited, For example, the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 are which game area 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may also be arranged at positions where they can easily enter.

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to receive gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the second start winning opening 16. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the first start winning port 15 and the second starting winning port 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member for guiding the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
Further, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the out-port 19 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12, and is provided in any of the general winning port 14, the first starting winning port 15, the second starting winning port 16, and the big winning port 18. The game balls that did not enter are accepted. Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image. The display unit 21a displays a background image and a predetermined effect mode. As part of this, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is variably displayed. And the result of the lottery mentioned later is notified to a player by the stop display mode of each production symbol 50.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 2).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 30 is a device for displaying various situations regarding the game at the lower right portion of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12. A second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol hold display device 38, a second special symbol hold display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold display device 33 are provided.

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is electrically connected with the game ball lending device R. However, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and discharging a card are performed. The pachinko machine P accepts it. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P, as shown in FIG. 1, a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation And a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending apparatus control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending apparatus R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device control board 400. ing.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.

  Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply. When the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P is equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100 .

The main control board 100 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processes, a main ROM 102 for storing a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, and the like during the arithmetic process. Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a that detects that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball enters the first start winning port 15. A first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, a second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and a game ball to the big winning port 18 A prize winning port detection sensor 18a for detecting that the player has entered the ball, a gate detection sensor 20a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and a fraud detection sensor for detecting magnetism or radio waves directed to the game board 11. 35 are connected. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as a device to be controlled, a start winning port solenoid 16c that opens and closes the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 and an open / close door 18b of the big winning port 18 are opened and closed. The special winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special figure hold display device 38, and the second special figure hold display device 39. Are connected to the normal symbol hold display device 33.
The main control board 100 drives the solenoids to control the opening and closing of the second start winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18, and display control of each display device.

  Although not shown in particular, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM similarly to the main control board 100, and is connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control board 100. .

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5 a that detects that a player has touched the operation handle 5 as an apparatus for controlling the launch of the game ball, and an operation of the operation handle 5. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

When control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 to launch the game ball. On the other hand, when a control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the launch / payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are deenergized to stop the launch of the game ball.
In addition, as a device for launching a game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the launch motor 61.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door opening detection sensor 3 a that detects the open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

  When the front door opening detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is opened, the front door opening detection sensor 3a outputs an opening detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200. When the front door 3 is opened, the opening detection signal is output. Output continuously. Then, when the opening detection signal is input, the launch / payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the opening detection signal stops, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and a door closing command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of a guide passage for guiding the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball from the upper plate 6 to the saucer 7, and each time the game ball passes through the predetermined position, a detection signal is generated. It is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the game balls stay in the guide passage, and the detection signal is continuously output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Become. The firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the tray 7 is full when the detection signals are continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and a pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending apparatus control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending apparatus R via the game ball lending apparatus control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35 and a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36 via the game ball lending device control board 400. A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. A lending request signal for requesting lending is transmitted. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out as many game balls as possible.
When the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch / payout control board 200. Send a return request signal requesting the return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an arithmetic operation. And a sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300.
The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 and a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Furthermore, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation for detecting a pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d is connected.

  Although not particularly shown, the image control board includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VRAM, and the like. The ROM of the image control board stores image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 21. And based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, CPU stores the image data read from ROM in VRAM, and controls the image display by the effect display apparatus 21. FIG.

  Although not particularly shown, the sound control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a RAM, and the like. The sound ROM stores sound data such as sound output from the sound output device 10 and BGM. The sound output from the sound output device 10 is controlled by storing the sound data read from the sound ROM in the RAM based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300.

  The illumination control board controls lighting of the effect lighting device 23 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board is a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a press output from the press operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control board 300.

(Outline of pachinko machine P games)
Next, games in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special figure game and the ordinary figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, as the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games, a gaming state of either a low probability gaming state (so-called non-probability variation state) or a high probability gaming state (so-called probability variation state), a non-short-time gaming state, or a short-time gaming state Any game state that is a combination of any of the game states is set.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state combining a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state), a gaming state combining a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. (Hereinafter referred to as a low probability short-time gaming state), a gaming state that combines a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability short-time gaming state), or a game that combines a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state Any gaming state of a state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability non-short-time gaming state) is set.

Here, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery described later. In addition, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery is set to a higher value than the low probability gaming state. In other words, the jackpot lottery is easier to win in the high probability game state than in the low probability game state.
The non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is not easily opened) and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning opening 16. In the short-time gaming state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open than the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is likely to be in the open state), and the game ball is easy to enter the second starting winning opening 16. State.
Note that the normal gaming state is set immediately after factory shipment or in an initial state after resetting.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the player A jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give game profits. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to one of the game states. That is, after the special game is over, the game state is shifted to any one of the game states.

This jackpot lottery is determined by various random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102 are determined. This is done based on various tables for doing so.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a jackpot determination random number used for jackpot determination, a hit symbol random number used for determination of a special symbol type, and a variation pattern command to be described later as random numbers related to the jackpot lottery. The first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number used for the determination of.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number. The jackpot-determined random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
The variation pattern command is used to determine a variation pattern (variation time, mode) of a variation effect executed when notifying the lottery result. The random numbers used for determining the variation pattern are not limited to those described above. For example, other random numbers may be used in addition to these random numbers, or any one of these random numbers may be used. Good.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the above random number value is acquired and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. ing.
The reserved storage area includes a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and 2 Consists of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and a total of four sets of first special figure random numbers and a total of four second special figure random numbers. It is possible to memorize a set.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. It has become. For example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any storage unit of the first holding storage area, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first holding storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area, if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, when a first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Since the specific storage process is the same as that for storing the first special figure random number described above, a description thereof will be omitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of first special figure random numbers stored in the first reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter ( The number of sets of second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure holding number) stored in the second holding storage area is stored in the second special figure holding number counter (not shown). (Not shown in particular).
In this specification, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are referred to as “hold”, and as described above, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored in the reserved storage area. What is stored is “hold storage”, “hold storage”, “store as hold”, and the like.

Then, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is executed when the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 for determining the jackpot, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 for determining the type of the special symbol, when winning the jackpot A special electric accessory operating table 112 for controlling a special game, a game state setting table 1113 for setting a game state after the end of the special game, and a variation pattern command determination table for determining a variation pattern command Have.
Note that the table related to the jackpot lottery or the like is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.
If necessary, a table may be provided as appropriate.

As described above, the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached, and as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, a low hit game state is referred to. A probability determination table 110a and a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one big hit determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), according to the low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 10656, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10,000, 10657 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 99.9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 11968, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 11969). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 33.3.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately three times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determined random numbers (10001 to 10656) determined as jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determined random numbers (10001 to 11968) determined as jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol as described above. As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the winning symbol random winning table 111 is won by the first special symbol random number. A first start winning prize determination table 111a referred to in the case, and a second start winning prize determination table 111b referred to when a big win is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when a big win is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start winning port determination table 111a or the second start winning port determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning port where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, three types of special symbols (X1, X2, X3) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when the jackpot is won, Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in the case of a loss.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 9, and the winning symbol random number is 10 to 99. The special symbol X2 is determined, and the special symbol X3 is determined when the winning design random number is 100 to 199. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 5%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 45%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 50%. It has become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second starting winning prize determination table 111b, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 19, and the winning symbol random number is 20 to 99. The special symbol X2 is determined in the case of, and the special symbol X3 is determined in the case where the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. That is, in the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 10%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 40%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 50%. It has become.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the first special symbol random number, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number. In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the second special symbol random number, the special symbol Y2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win is won, and is not referred to when lost.
The winning symbol random number determination table 111 that is referred to when the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number is lost, the hit symbol that is referred to when the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is lost. A symbol random number determination table 111 may be provided, and even in the case of a loss, the loss symbol may be determined based on the winning symbol determination table 111 and the winning symbol random number.

  As described above, the special electric accessory operation table 112 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. It is what is done. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, as the special electric accessory operating table 112, the first operating table 112a referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; The second operation table 112b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 or the special symbol X3 is determined is provided.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 112a as shown in FIG. According to the first operation table 112a, the process ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or six game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 8 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, a game ball can be made to enter the big winning opening 18 during each round game, so that a predetermined number of expected balls can be obtained.

When the special symbol X2 or the special symbol X3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 7B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 112b. According to the second operation table 112b, the process ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or six game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 4 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
Since the number of round games in this special game is smaller than the number of round games in the special game related to the special symbol X1, the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired is smaller than that of the special game related to the special symbol X1.

The game state setting table 113 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, as shown to Fig.8 (a)-(c), as the game state setting table 113, the 1st state setting table referred when the special symbol X1 is determined is determined. 113a, a second state setting table 113b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined, and a third state setting table 113c that is referred to when the special symbol X3 is determined are provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability gaming state and at the same time is set to the short-time gaming state. The Then, the number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “highly-probable number of times”) is set to 10,000 times, and the number of continuations in the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “time-shortened times”) is set to 10,000. That is, after the above-mentioned special game is over, the high-probability short-time game is set until the gaming state is set to the high-probability short-time gaming state (transition to the high-probability short-time gaming state) and the jackpot lottery result is derived 10,000 times. The state continues.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state is approximately 1 / 33.3. Probability time short game state will continue.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the special symbol X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state and at the same time the short-time gaming state. The high-accuracy count is set to 10000 times and the time reduction count is set to 100 times. In other words, after the above-described special game is over, the gaming state is set to the high probability short gaming state, and the high probability short gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 100 times.
Then, when the special game based on the special symbol X2 is finished and the gaming state is set to the high probability short-time gaming state, the result of the 100 jackpot lotteries is not won without winning the jackpot while the gaming state continues. When all are lost, the time-saving gaming state is changed to the non-time-saving gaming state, so that the gaming state is changed to the high probability non-time-saving gaming state.
As described above, this high-probability non-short-time gaming state will continue until a big win is won again.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the special symbol X3 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability gaming state and at the same time the short-time gaming state. And the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. That is, after the above-mentioned special game is over, the gaming state is set to the low probability short gaming state, and the low probability short gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 100 times.
Then, when the special game based on the special symbol X3 is finished and the gaming state is set to the low-probability short-time gaming state, the result of the 100 big-hitting lottery results without winning the big-hit during the continuation of this gaming state. If all are lost, the time-saving gaming state is changed to the non-time-saving gaming state, so that the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the special symbol X2 or the special symbol X3 is determined, a special game in which four round games are executed is executed. Although the number of time reductions is set to 100 after the completion, a high probability gaming state is set when the special symbol X2 is determined, and a low probability gaming state is set when the special symbol X3 is determined. .
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, whether the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state is set by preventing the player from recognizing the determined special symbol type. It can be difficult to grasp the game, and the expectation for the gaming state can be obtained.

Note that the above-mentioned high-accuracy count and short-time count are the maximum number of continuations at the time of setting one game state. Is set.
Further, the setting of the short-time gaming state and the short-time number of times is not limited to the above-described content, and may be different depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

The variation pattern command determination table is for determining a variation pattern command as described above.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is performed as described above, the variation pattern command is determined based on the result of the lottery. The determined variation pattern command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 is based on the received variation pattern command, and is a specific example of the variation effect that informs the result of the jackpot lottery. A mode (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a) is determined. That is, the variation pattern command determines the variation time and mode (that is, variation pattern) of the variation effect.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern commands are provided, and a variation time and a mode (variation pattern) are associated with each variation pattern command. Each variation pattern command is associated with a variation pattern command determination table. For each variation pattern command determination table, the type and determination ratio of the variation pattern command to be determined are set.

  Here, the fluctuating effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is divided into a first half (before development) and a second half (after development). Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, as a variation pattern command determination table, a variation pattern command (hereinafter referred to as a first variation pattern) corresponding to the variation pattern in the first half of the variation effect. First variation pattern command determination table 114 for determining a command), and a second variation pattern for determining a variation pattern command (hereinafter referred to as a second variation pattern command) corresponding to a variation pattern in the latter half of the variation effect. A command determination table 115 is provided.

That is, when determining the variation pattern, the first variation pattern command is determined based on the first half variation pattern command determination table 114, and the second variation pattern command is determined based on the second half variation pattern command determination table 115.
Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one first variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249, and 0 to One second variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical value range of 249. Then, the first variation pattern command is determined based on the acquired first variation pattern random number and the first half variation pattern command determination table 114, and the obtained second variation pattern random number and the second half variation pattern command determination table 115 are Based on this, the second variation pattern command is determined.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, as the first-half variation pattern command determination table 114, a first first-half variation pattern command determination table 114a, a second first-half variation pattern command determination table 114b, and A third first half variation pattern command determination table 114c is provided.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first-half variation pattern command determination table 114 selected (referenced) when determining the first variation pattern command is the special symbol that triggered the execution of the previous special game. For each type (X1, X2 or X3).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12A, there is provided a first setting table 116a that defines a first-half variation pattern command determination table 114 to be selected for each type of special symbol and the number of variations after the end of the special game. It has been. Then, at the end of the special game, based on the first setting table 116a, the information of the first half variation pattern command determination table 114 associated with the type of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the special game is acquired. It has become. When determining the first variation pattern command, the first variation pattern command determination table 114 corresponding to the number of variations at the time of determination is selected based on the acquired information.

As shown in FIG. 12A, according to the first setting table 116a, for example, when the special symbol X1 is determined and the special game is executed, 5, 15, 25, 35 after the special game is finished. , 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95th, the above-mentioned specific number of times after the end of the special game, when the second first variation pattern command determination table 114b is selected at the time of the specific number of fluctuations (that is, at the big win lottery) The third first half variation pattern command determination table 114c is selected at the time of other variations.
In addition, when the special symbol X2 is determined and the special game is executed, at the time of a specific number of changes such as the 5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95th after the special game is finished. The second first variation pattern command determination table 114b is selected, and the third first variation pattern command determination table 114c is selected at the time of variation other than the above-mentioned specific number of variations up to the 100th time after the end of the special game. The first first half variation pattern command determination table 114a is selected at the time of the variation after the 101st time.
In addition, when the special symbol X3 is determined and the special game is executed, at the time of a specific number of fluctuations such as the 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100th after the special game ends. The second first variation pattern command determination table 114b is selected, and the third first variation pattern command determination table 114c is selected at the time of variation other than the above-mentioned specific number of variations up to the 100th time after the end of the special game. The first first half variation pattern command determination table 114a is selected at the time of the variation after the 101st time.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first first half variation pattern command determination table 114a, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined at the time of the big win lottery (that is, in the case of a loss) When the first variation pattern random number is 0 to 199, the first variation pattern command “00H” (English suffixed with “H” at the end) is associated with the variation pattern of the first half of “no seconds”. When the first variation pattern random number is 200 to 229, the first variation pattern command “1” is associated with the variation pattern of the first half of “5 second variation”. When “01H” is determined and the first variation pattern random number is 230 to 239, the first variation pattern corresponding to the first half variation pattern “10-second variation” is associated. When the dynamic pattern command “02H” is determined and the first variation pattern random number is 240 to 249, the first variation pattern command “03H” associated with the variation pattern of the first half “15 seconds variation” is determined. Is done.

  Further, according to the first first half variation pattern command determination table 114a, when the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined (that is, in the case of a big hit), when the first variation pattern random number is 0-9 When the first variation pattern command “01H” is determined and the first variation pattern random number is 10 to 119, the first variation pattern command “02H” is determined and the first variation pattern random number is 120 to 249. The first variation pattern command “03H” is determined.

As shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second first half variation pattern command determination table 114b, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined, and when the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined. No matter what value the first fluctuation pattern random number is (that is, whatever the first fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 249), the fluctuation pattern of the first half of “15-second fluctuation” always corresponds. The attached first variation pattern command “A0H” is determined.
Here, the second first-half variation pattern command determination table 114b is referred to as the fifth, fifteenth, twenty-fiveth, thirty-five, thirty-five, thirty-five, thirty-five, and thirty fiveth after the special game based on the special symbol X1, as described above. When the specific number of times changes, when the specific number of times changes 5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95th after the special game based on the special symbol X2, or based on the special symbol X3 It is selected at the time of a specific number of changes such as the 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100th times after the end of the special game.
Further, as described above, after the special game based on the special symbol X1 or X2, the high probability short-time gaming state is set, and after the special game based on the special symbol X3 is terminated, the low-probability time short gaming state is set.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the specific number of times (5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95th) in the high-probability short-time gaming state changes, and the low-probability short-time The first variation pattern command “A0H” is always determined when the specific number of times (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100th) in the gaming state is varied. The reach display is performed in the first half.

  Although not described in detail, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the third first half variation pattern command determination table 114c, according to the determined special symbol type and the acquired first variation pattern random number. The first fluctuation pattern command “30H” associated with “no 0 second”, the first fluctuation pattern command “31H” associated with “5 second fluctuation”, and the “10 second fluctuation” are associated with each other. Either the first fluctuation pattern command “32H” or the first fluctuation pattern command “33H” associated with “15-second fluctuation” is determined.

Also, here, the fluctuation pattern of the first half part “no seconds” is such that only the second half part of the fluctuation effect is executed without executing the first part of the fluctuation effect. That is, when the variation pattern of “no 0 seconds” is determined, the variation effect is executed based only on the second variation pattern command associated with the variation pattern of the latter half.
In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the first half part “fluctuation of 5 seconds” is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the first half part of the fluctuation effect (hereinafter referred to as the first half fluctuation time) is set to 5 seconds. The variation pattern of the portion is a variation pattern in which the first half variation time is set to 10 seconds, and the variation pattern in the first half portion of “15 seconds variation” is a variation pattern in which the first half variation time is set to 15 seconds. When these variation patterns are determined, the first half of the variation effect is executed in such a manner that the reach display is performed after the first half variation time has elapsed since the start of the variation effect. ing.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the first variation pattern command is determined based on the first variation pattern command determination table 114, the determined first variation pattern command and second half variation pattern are determined. Based on the command determination table 115, the second variation pattern command is determined.
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a first second-half variation pattern command determination table 115a, a second second-half variation pattern command determination table 115b, A third latter variation pattern command determination table 115c, a fourth latter variation pattern command determination table 115d, and a fifth latter variation pattern command determination table 115e are provided.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the second setting table 116b that defines the selected second half variation pattern command determination table 115 for each type of special symbol and the number of variations after the end of the special game. Is provided (see FIG. 12B). Then, at the end of the special game, based on the second setting table 116b, information of the latter half variation pattern command determination table 115 associated with the special symbol type that triggered the execution of the special game is acquired. It has become. When determining the second variation pattern command, the latter-half variation pattern command determination table 115 corresponding to the number of variations at the time of determination is selected based on the acquired information.

As shown in FIG. 12 (b), according to the second setting table 116b, for example, when the special symbol X1 is determined and the special game is executed, the fifth, 65th, and 75th times after the special game ends. The second second half variation pattern command determination table 115b is selected at the time of change, and the third second half change pattern command determination table 115c is selected at the 15, 45, 85th change after the end of the special game, and 25, 35 after the end of the special game. , 55, 95th variation, the fourth latter half variation pattern command determination table 115d is selected, and the fifth latter variation pattern command determination table 115e is selected at the variation other than the above-mentioned number (other than the specific number) after the end of the special game. The
Also, when the special symbol X2 is determined and the special game is executed, the second half is the same as the case where the special symbol X1 is determined and the special game is executed in the variation up to the 100th time after the special game ends. The variation pattern command determination table 115 is selected, and the first second-half variation pattern command determination table 115a is selected at the time of the variation after the 101st time after the end of the special game.
In addition, when the special symbol X3 is determined and the special game is executed, the second second half variation pattern command determination table 115b is selected at the time of the 30, 40, 90th variation after the special game is finished, and after the special game is finished. The third half variation pattern command determination table 115c is selected at the time of the 20, 50, and 70th variation, and the fourth latter variation pattern command determination table 115d is selected at the 10, 60, 80, and 100th variation after the end of the special game. The fifth half variation pattern command determination table 115e is selected when the variation up to the 100th time after the end of the special game is other than the above-mentioned number of times (other than the specific number of times). The first second half variation pattern command determination table 115a is selected.

The second variation pattern command includes the selected second-half variation pattern command determination table 115, the special symbol type determined at the time of the jackpot lottery, the first variation pattern command determined as described above, the current time (the relevant It is determined on the basis of the number of holdings at the time of the fluctuation start) and the obtained second fluctuation pattern random number.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first second-half variation pattern command determination table 115a, the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and the first variation pattern command of “00H” are determined, and When the current number of pending is 2 or less and the second variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the second variation pattern command “00H” associated with the latter half variation pattern “4 second variation”. Is determined, and the second variation pattern random number is 125 to 249, the second variation pattern command “01H” associated with the variation pattern of the latter half of “8-second variation” is determined. If the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and the first variation pattern command of “00H” are determined and the current number of holds is 3 or more, the second variation pattern random number is any value. The second variation pattern command “02H” associated with the variation pattern of the latter half of “2 seconds variation” is always determined (that is, the second variation pattern random number is any of 0 to 249).

  In addition, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and the first variation pattern command of “01H” are determined, the second variation pattern random number is 0 to 229 regardless of the current number of holds, When the second variation pattern command “03H” associated with the variation pattern in the latter half of “5 seconds variation” is determined and the second variation pattern random number is 230 to 249, the latter half of “30 seconds variation”. The second variation pattern command “04H” associated with the variation pattern of the portion is determined.

  Although details are omitted, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and the first variation pattern command of “02H” or “03H” are determined, the special symbol X1, X2 or X3, and “01H” ”,“ 02H ”, or“ 03H ”even when the first variation pattern command is determined, the latter half of“ 30 seconds variation ”depending on the acquired second variation pattern random number, regardless of the current number of holdings. Second variation pattern commands “05H” and “30-second variation” associated with the second variation pattern command “04H” and “45-second variation” associated with the variation pattern of the second portion. The second fluctuation pattern commands “07H” and “45 second fluctuation” associated with the fluctuation patterns of the second half are associated with each other. 2 variation pattern command "08H", or the second variation pattern command fluctuation pattern of the latter part of "60 seconds fluctuation" is associated with "09H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second second half variation pattern command determination table 115b, when the first variation pattern command of the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and “A0H” is determined, Regardless of the value of the second fluctuation pattern random number (that is, the second fluctuation pattern random number is any of 0 to 249), the latter half of the fluctuation pattern of “30 seconds fluctuation” is always associated. When the second variation pattern command “34H” is determined and the first variation pattern command of the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 and “A0H” is determined, the second variation pattern random number is any value. Even (that is, whether the second variation pattern random number is any of 0 to 249), the second variation pattern always associated with the variation pattern of the latter half of “30 seconds variation”. Down command "37H" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, according to the third latter half variation pattern command determination table 115c, when the first variation pattern command of the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and “A0H” is determined, Regardless of the value of the second fluctuation pattern random number (that is, the second fluctuation pattern random number is any of 0 to 249), the fluctuation pattern of the latter half portion of “45 seconds fluctuation” is always associated. When the second variation pattern command “35H” is determined and the first variation pattern command of the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 and “A0H” is determined, the second variation pattern random number is any value. Even (that is, whether the second variation pattern random number is any of 0 to 249), the second variation pattern always associated with the variation pattern of the latter half part of “45 seconds variation”. Down command "38H" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), according to the fourth second half variation pattern command determination table 115d, when the first variation pattern command of the special symbol Y1 or Y2 and “A0H” is determined, Regardless of the value of the second fluctuation pattern random number (that is, whatever the second fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 249), the second half fluctuation pattern of “60 second fluctuation” is always associated. When the second variation pattern command “36H” is determined and the first variation pattern command of the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 and “A0H” is determined, the second variation pattern random number is any value. However (that is, even if the second variation pattern random number is any of 0 to 249), the second variation pattern always associated with the variation pattern of the latter half of “60-second variation”. Down command "39H" is determined.

Here, as described above, the second second half variation pattern command determination table 115b is the fifth, 65, 75th variation after the end of the special game based on the special symbol X1 or X2, or the special game end based on the special symbol X3. It is selected at the time of the 30th, 40th and 90th fluctuations. Further, as described above, the third second half variation pattern command determination table 115c is displayed at the time of the fifteenth, 45th, and 85th variations after the special game based on the special symbol X1 or X2, or after the special game based on the special symbol X3. This is selected at the time of the 20, 50, and 70th fluctuations. Further, as described above, the fourth second half variation pattern command determination table 115d is the special game based on the special symbol X3 at the time of the 25th, 35th, 55th, and 95th variation after the special game based on the special symbol X1 or X2, or after the special game X3. This is selected at the 10th, 60th, 80th, and 100th fluctuations after the end.
Further, as described above, after the special game based on the special symbol X1 or X2, the high probability short-time gaming state is set, and after the special game based on the special symbol X3 is terminated, the low-probability time short gaming state is set.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the specific number of times (5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95th) in the high-probability short-time gaming state changes, and the low-probability short-time When the specified number of times (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100th) in the gaming state changes, it is always “30 seconds fluctuation”, “45 seconds fluctuation” or “60 seconds fluctuation”. A second variation pattern command associated with any variation pattern is determined. As will be described later, the fluctuation patterns of “30 seconds fluctuation”, “45 seconds fluctuation”, and “60 seconds fluctuation” are set so that reach development effects are executed. Reach development will be performed in the latter half of the production.

  Although not described in detail, as shown in FIG. 11A, according to the fifth second half variation pattern determination table 115e, the determined special symbol type, the determined first variation pattern command, the current The second variation associated with the second variation pattern command “30H” associated with “4 seconds variation” and “2 seconds variation” in accordance with the number of holds and the acquired second variation pattern random number. The second variation pattern command “33H” associated with the pattern command “32H” and “5 second variation”, the second variation pattern command “34H” associated with the “30 second variation”, and the “30 second variation”. Either the associated second variation pattern command “37H” or the second variation pattern command “38H” associated with “45 second variation” is determined. .

Here, the variation pattern of the latter half part “4 second fluctuation”, which is determined when the first fluctuation pattern command is “00H” (that is, the fluctuation pattern of the first half part is “no 0 second”), “8 second fluctuation”. "The second half of the fluctuation pattern" and the second half of the fluctuation pattern of "2 second fluctuation" are set to 4 seconds, 8 seconds and 2 seconds, respectively. Variation pattern. As will be described later, when any one of these variation patterns is determined together with the variation pattern of the first half of “no seconds”, after the variation effect is started, the above described display is performed without performing reach display. The first half part and the second half part of the change effect are executed in such a manner that the loss is notified after the latter half change time has elapsed.
In addition, “1H”, “31H”, or “32H” (that is, the fluctuation pattern of the first half is “5 seconds fluctuation” or “10 seconds fluctuation”) is determined when the first fluctuation pattern command is “01H”, “31H”, or “32H”. The fluctuation pattern of the latter half part “5 second fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern in which the second half fluctuation time is set to 5 seconds. As will be described later, when the fluctuation pattern of the latter half of the “5-second fluctuation” is determined together with the fluctuation pattern of the first half of the “5-second fluctuation” or “10-second fluctuation”, the reach development effect described later is performed. Without performing, the latter half of the variation effect is executed in such a manner that the loss is notified after the second half variation time has elapsed since the reach display was made.

  The second half fluctuation pattern of “30 second fluctuation”, the second half fluctuation pattern of “45 second fluctuation”, and the second half fluctuation pattern of “60 second fluctuation” have a second half fluctuation time of 30 seconds and 45 seconds, respectively. , The fluctuation pattern set to 60 seconds. Then, as described later, when these fluctuation patterns are determined, the reach development effect is executed, and after the second half fluctuation time has elapsed after the reach display is made, the loss or jackpot is notified. Thus, the latter half of the variation effect is executed.

  The first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command determined as described above are transmitted to the sub control board 300, and a specific aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the first variation pattern command. Based on the second variation pattern command, a specific mode of the latter half of the variation effect is determined. Then, the variation effect is executed according to the specific mode determined in this way.

  Further, as described above, the first half variation time associated with the first variation pattern command is the variation time of the first half of the variation effect, and the second half variation time associated with the second variation pattern command is the second half of the variation effect. Therefore, the sum of these values becomes the variation time of the entire variation effect for informing the result of the jackpot lottery.

For example, when the determined first variation pattern command is “00H” (first half variation time is 0 second) and the second variation pattern command is “00H” (second half variation time is 4 seconds), the first half variation time is And the total value of the second half variation time 4 seconds (= 0 seconds + 4 seconds) is the variation time of the entire variation effect.
Moreover, based on the variation time determined as described above, the effect display device 21 performs the variation effect, and the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31) has a special effect. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner. More specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays the game ball during the determined variation time. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the determined variation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, processing related to ordinary game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is operated. A lottery of normal symbols for determining whether or not to open the movable piece 16b is performed. When the normal symbol wins, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16.
This normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determined random number determination table 117 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Done.

When the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-described winning decision random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the usual figure storage area of the main RAM 103 with the upper limit being four. Specifically, this ordinary map storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage through the gate 20. It has become. In addition, when the determined random numbers are already stored in several storage units, the determined random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, if four winning random numbers are already stored in the usual figure storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning decision random number related to this passage is not stored in the usual figure storage area. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of random numbers determined per hit (hereinafter referred to as the “universal pending number”) stored in the usual figure holding storage area is a universal figure holding number counter (not particularly shown). To be remembered.

The winning determination random number determination table 117 is used to determine whether or not the winning symbol is determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the non-short game state (that is, The non-time saving determination table 117a referred to in either the high probability non-short time gaming state or the normal gaming state) and the short time gaming state (that is, either the high probability time short gaming state or the low probability time short gaming state) A short time determination table 117b.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is a non-time-short game state, the non-time-short determination table 117a is selected, and based on the acquired winning random number and the selected non-time / short determination table 117a A lottery of symbols is performed. Also, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 117b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected short-time determination table 117b. Is done.
Although not shown in particular, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a normal symbol lottery is performed based on the fact that a game ball passes through the gate 20 even during a special game executed by winning a jackpot. It has come to be. During the special game, the non-time reduction determination table 117a is selected, and a normal symbol lottery is performed based on the table (see FIG. 13A).

According to the non-time reduction determination table 117a, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 and the winning determination random number (0, 2 to 65535) is determined to be lost. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time reduction determination table 116a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time reduction determination table 117b, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined that the winning is determined when the winning random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than this. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 116b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning symbol is a winning symbol, and a lost symbol is determined when the winning symbol is lost.

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 and a second start winning opening opened as a table for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. A control table 119 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when a normal symbol lottery is performed by passing a game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state or during the special game, the variation time is determined to be 9 seconds, and when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state The variation time is determined to be 1 second. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as a loss, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 119 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning port opening control table 119. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state or during a special game, as shown in FIG. 15, the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). Therefore, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 13, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 5.8 seconds (= 2.9 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 5.8 seconds.

  As described above, the conditions for opening and closing the second start winning opening 16 are determined for the non-short-time gaming state and the short-time gaming state, respectively. It is easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the short-time game state or during the special game. That is, in the short-time game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 20, the normal symbols are drawn one after another and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, so that the game balls accompanying the progress of the game It will be possible to win a chance to win a jackpot while suppressing the decrease of.

(Summary of the game progress in the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special map game, general game, and special game will be described with reference to flowcharts.
First, the main process of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as the initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits various types of information to the sub-control board 300. The command is stored in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for winning symbol random numbers that is referred to when the winning symbol random number is updated. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. When this random number range is made one round, the winning symbol random number initial value update random number at that time is used as the initial value, and the winning symbol random number is continuously updated. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

  In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as variation effect random number). When the process of step 102 is completed, the processes of step 101 and step 102 are repeatedly executed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it becomes 0. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an input to the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning port detection sensor 15a, and the second start winning port detection sensor 16a, and performs a predetermined process based on this. Execute detection processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes special figure-related control processing for performing control related to special figure games and special games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control related to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3 or a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, the main CPU 101 designates a corresponding error. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full tank designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank release designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, when a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, or the large winning opening detection sensor 18a is input to the main CPU 101, The main CPU 101 updates a prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and transmits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal to the firing / payout control board 200. When a payout ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the main CPU 101 subtracts a prize ball counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 outputs external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and start winning port solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16. , The special winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display) The display data of the device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the normal symbol hold display device 33) are created. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 208.

  In step 208, the main CPU 101 executes a port output process for outputting a signal of each data created in step 207 and a command transmission process for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is terminated.

Next, the sensor detection processing in step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection time process for drawing a normal symbol based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes a first start winning port detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning port 15. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

Next, the process at the time of gate detection in step 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a not being input, the process at the time of gate detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the usual figure pending number counter (that is, the current figure pending number) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the process at the time of gate detection is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 obtains the current hit-determined random number and stores it in the general-purpose hold storage area, and ends the gate detection process.

Next, the first start winning opening detection process in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening detection sensor 15a has been input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 1st start winning opening detection sensor 15a not being input, the process at the time of the 1st starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure hold count counter (that is, the first special figure hold count at the present time) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the first variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 506.

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the second variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. From the above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, first variation pattern random number, and second variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.
In step 508, the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process for performing various determinations regarding the jackpot lottery before the start of variation based on the first special figure random number for the stored first special figure random number. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the prior determination process in step 508 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 550, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and stores the selected table and the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 503 described above. A jackpot determination process for determining the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the determined jackpot random number. Thereafter, the determination result (big hit or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 551.
In step 551, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the determination in the above step 550 is a big hit, the first start winning prize determination table 111a is selected, and the table and the storage in the first reserved storage area in the above step 504 are selected. A special symbol type (a jackpot symbol type) is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the section. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step 550 is a loss, the special symbol is determined to be Y1 (lost symbol). Thereafter, the determination result (special symbol type) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 552.

In step 552, the main CPU 101 checks the number of fluctuations (number of time reductions) after the end of the special game, the special symbol type determined in step 551 above, and the current number of holdings, and processes these contents in a predetermined process. Store in the area. Here, as will be described later, the short-time game storage area of the main RAM 103 stores the remaining number of fluctuations until the short-time game state ends, and the special game ends based on the value stored in the area. The number of subsequent changes (that is, the number of changes after the end of the special game) can be confirmed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 553.
In step 553, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding first half variation pattern command determination table 114 based on the number of variations confirmed in step 552 described above.
Specifically, as will be described later, based on the first setting table 116a at the end of the special game, information on the first half variation pattern command determination table 114 corresponding to the type of special symbol that triggered the execution of the special game. Is acquired. The acquired information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 selects the first-half variation pattern command determination table 114 corresponding to the above-described number of variations based on the information in the first-half variation pattern command determination table 114 stored in this area.
Then, the process proceeds to step 554.

In step 554, the main CPU 101 obtains the first variation pattern command determination table 114 selected in the above step 553, the special symbol type stored in the predetermined processing area in the above step 552, and the above step 505. A first variation pattern command determination process for determining a first variation pattern command is executed based on the first variation pattern random number that has been generated. Thereafter, the determination result (first variation pattern command) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 555.
In step 555, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding latter half variation pattern command determination table 115 based on the number of variations confirmed in step 552 described above.
Specifically, as will be described later, based on the second setting table 116b at the end of the special game, information on the latter half variation pattern command determination table 115 corresponding to the type of special symbol that triggered the execution of the special game. Is acquired. The acquired information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 selects the latter-half variation pattern command determination table 115 corresponding to the above-described number of variations based on the information in the latter-half variation pattern command determination table 115 stored in this area.
Then, the process proceeds to step 556.

In step 556, the main CPU 101 determines the latter half variation pattern command determination table 115 selected in the above step 555, the special symbol type and the number of reservations stored in the predetermined processing area in the above step 552, and the above steps. Second variation pattern command determination processing for determining a second variation pattern command based on the first variation pattern command stored in the predetermined processing area in 554 and the second variation pattern random number acquired in step 506 described above. Execute. Thereafter, the result of the determination (second variation pattern command) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 557.
In step 557, the main CPU 101 sets a prior determination command corresponding to the second variation pattern command determined in step 556 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the preliminary determination process ends.

Although not particularly illustrated, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a prior determination command table, and the prior determination command table includes a prior determination command associated with each second variation pattern command. It has been established. Then, the main CPU 101 can obtain a prior determination command corresponding to the second variation pattern command with reference to the prior determination command table.
The second variation pattern command determined at the start of variation of the special symbol by the above-described prior determination process is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 when the first special diagram random number is stored by the prior determination command.

Next, the process at the time of the second start winning a prize detection of step 302 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning prize detection sensor 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection sensor 16a not being input, the process at the time of a 2nd starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure reservation number counter (that is, the current second special figure reservation number) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the 2nd start winning opening detection time process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure holding number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the first variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 606.

In step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the second variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, first variation pattern random number and second variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 608.

  In step 608, the main CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing for making various determinations related to the jackpot lottery for the stored second special figure random number before starting the change based on the second special figure random number. This pre-determination process is the same as the above-described pre-determination process in step 508, and the process from step 550 to step 557 is performed based on the stored second special figure random number. To do. And the process at the time of a 2nd start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of a special symbol variation start process described later, data “01” indicating execution of a special symbol variation stop process described later, and post-stop processing described later. Data “02” indicating the execution of the game, data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, and data “04” indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation start processing (step 701), special symbol variation stop processing (step 702), post-stop processing (step 703), special Either the game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special figure related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation start process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 811.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1” and executes a shift process of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) for a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.

Further, in step 804 which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 that the second special figure random number is stored, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by “1”, and the second The shift process of the reserved storage area is executed. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. Thus, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a jackpot determination process, which will be described later, by so-called first-in first-out (FIFO). Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and the jackpot stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above. A jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result is executed based on the determined random number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the lottery result in the above-described step 805 is a jackpot, which starting winning prize is used for determining the lottery decision random number used for the determination of the lottery? That is, after confirming whether the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is selected, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the above-described step 803 or In step 804, the special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in the above-described step 805 is a loss, a special if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 The symbol Y1 is determined, and the special symbol Y2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination is due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 807.
In the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second is given priority over the first special figure random number. Special figure random numbers are processed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the random numbers may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 stores the symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 806 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub control board 300 at the start of the variation effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern based on the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or 804 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets the variable display data for starting the variable symbol display on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol random number is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reserved storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 is configured so as to recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed and the second special figure random number is stored in the second reserved storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing the second special figure hold number. ing. When the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special figure holding number is decreased by one at the same time when the variable display is started. When the figure hold display device 38 is controlled to display the above-described special symbol variable display based on the second special figure random number, the second special figure hold number decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. As shown, the second special figure hold display device 39 is controlled to display.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 810.

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The apparatus 21 executes a demo determination process for performing a demo display. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed, and displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 when the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time. To store the demonstration command for performing in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the special variation start process ends.

Next, the variation pattern determination process in step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 confirms the number of times of change (the number of time reductions) after the end of the special game, the type of special symbol determined in step 806 described above, and the current number of holds, and processes these contents in a predetermined process. Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding first half variation pattern command determination table 114 based on the number of variations confirmed in step 900 described above. Then, the process proceeds to Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 determines the first variation pattern command determination table 114 selected in step 901 described above, the special symbol type stored in the predetermined processing area in step 900 described above, and step 803 or step described above. A first variation pattern command is determined based on the first variation pattern random number stored in the processing region in 804, and the determined first variation pattern command is stored in a predetermined processing region. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 903.
In step 903, the main CPU 101 stores the first variation pattern command determined in step 902 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding latter half variation pattern command determination table 115 based on the number of variations confirmed in step 900 described above. Then, the process proceeds to Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the latter half variation pattern command determination table 115 selected in the above step 904, the special symbol type and the number of reservations stored in the predetermined processing area in the above step 900, and the above steps. A second variation pattern command is determined based on the first variation pattern command stored in the predetermined processing region in 902 and the second variation pattern random number stored in the processing region in step 803 or 804 described above, The determined second variation pattern command is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 stores the second variation pattern command determined in step 905 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the first half fluctuation time associated with the first fluctuation pattern command based on the first half fluctuation pattern command determination table 114 and the second half based on the second half fluctuation pattern command determination table 115. The second half variation time associated with the variation pattern command is determined. Then, the total value of the determined first half variation time and second half variation time (that is, the variation time of the entire variation effect) is set in the variation time timer counter. Then, the variation pattern determination process ends.

Next, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 907 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 806 described above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is set. Execute the stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.

In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1004.
In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.

  In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing in step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02”, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

  In step 1102, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.

  In step 1103, the main CPU 101 performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high game probability flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1109.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 turns off the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started to an effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and stores the gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area. This gaming state command includes information on whether or not the high probability game flag is on or off, information on whether or not the time-short game flag is on, off, information on the number of high-precision times, and information on the number of short-time times. Then, the post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1109 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1104 is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation in the special symbol related control process. “00” is set in the execution phase data so that the process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1108.

Next, the special game control process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game control process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1106 has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special winning opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 112 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time when the round game is started based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. And when it determines with it being the time of a round game being started, it progresses to step 1205. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1206.
Note that the round game start command is provided for each round game, so that the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of round games stored in the main RAM 103 by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of round games decremented in step 1207 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of round games is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of round games is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and an ending command indicating that the ending process is started is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. Then, the special game control process ends.

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1212.

  In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the special game end process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the processing area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the finished special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 113 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above. A game state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the special game is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. For example, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1, both the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned on, and “10000” is set in both the high-probability number and the short-time game number. When the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X2, both the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are turned on, “10000” is set to the high-precision number, and “100” is set to the short-time number. Set. When the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X3, the time-saving game flag is turned on and “100” is set to the time-saving number of times. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 performs a variation pattern command determination table information acquisition process for acquiring information of the first half variation pattern command determination table 114 and the second half variation pattern command determination table 115 selected at the time of variation after the end of the special game. Run. Specifically, with reference to the first setting table 116a, information of the first half variation pattern command determination table 114 associated with the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that triggered the execution of the special game is acquired. At the same time, with reference to the second setting table 116b, information on the latter-half variation pattern command determination table 115 associated with the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that triggered the execution of the special game is acquired. The acquired information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This gaming state designation command includes information on whether or not the high-probability gaming flag set in step 1301, information on whether or not the short-time gaming flag is on, information on the high-precision count, information on the short-time count, The type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that triggered the execution is included. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1304.
In step 1304, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

Next, the common figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12” indicating the execution of the symbol stop post-processing, and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1402) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control end process (step 1404). Then, the common chart related control process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start process of step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a determined random number is stored in the usual figure storage area, that is, whether or not the usual figure number counter is “1” or more. Then, when it is determined that the usual figure holding number counter is not “1” or more (that is, “0”), the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usual figure hold number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the ordinary reserved storage area. Specifically, the winning random numbers stored in the first storage unit are stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hits stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit are stored. The determined random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number. As a result, the winning random number stored in the usual-pending storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), which will be used in a winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit determination random number determination table 117 (either the non-time / short determination table 117a or the time / short determination table 117b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state or a special game, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time saving judgment table 117a to determine a winning random number stored in the processing area. . On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the short time determination table 117b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. If it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.
Further, in step 1507, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination process is not successful (ie, lost), the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current game state is a non-short-time game state, a short-time game state, or a special game, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 to determine the current game state. The variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the game state is set in the normal variation time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “9 seconds” to the usual variable time counter when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state or a special game, and when the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state Set “1 second” to the usual time fluctuation counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 stores a general figure game start command indicating that the normal symbol variation display is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

  In step 1510, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. Thus, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning decision random number is stored in the usual figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of usual figure holds can be recognized. It has become. When the normal symbol fluctuation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the fluctuation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1511.

In step 1511, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1512.
In step 1512, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the normal symbol stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1604.

  In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets “12” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. If it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the normal stop display time counter in step 1603 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said stop display time not having passed, the process after a normal symbol stop is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

In step 1702, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets “13” in the normal drawing execution phase data so that the movable piece control processing is executed in the normal drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Further, in step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the main CPU 101 ends the process associated with the normal symbol variation display. A general game end command indicating that the game has been completed is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1705.
In step 1705, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control process of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal map execution phase data is data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process. When it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time gaming state, a short-time gaming state, or a special game. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening release control table 119, and energizes as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. Determine. And when it determines with the energization time (opening time) not having passed, a movable piece control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops energization of the start winning port solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1806.

In step 1806, the main CPU 101 stores the ordinary game end command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1807.
In step 1807, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, it is executed during the special symbol fluctuation display, and is executed based on the fluctuation presentation for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery, the hold display presentation indicating that the hold has been made, and the hold stored after the current time. A specific effect for notifying predetermined information related to an effect that can be performed will be described.

(Overview of variable production)
In the changing effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the changing display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).
Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 35A to 35B and FIGS. 36 (a) to (b)). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) Are stopped and displayed in the order (see FIGS. 35C to 35E and FIGS. 36C to 36E).

And when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36E). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 35 (e)). That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

  In addition, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed almost simultaneously with the special symbol being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, prior to the stop display of the production symbol 50, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the result of the big win lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. Is prevented.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect, the reachless variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols, and the first stop symbol And the second stop symbol are provided with a reach variation pattern in which the same symbol is stopped and displayed (so-called reach display is performed).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a normal reach, a special reach A, and a special reach B are provided as reach variation patterns.
The normal reach is a reach variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are simply stopped and displayed with the same symbol without any particular change in the manner of variation or the display content of the effect symbol 50 (see FIG. 36). ). Further, the special reach A is a reach fluctuation pattern in which the second stop symbol is stopped and the reach display is performed, although not particularly shown in the drawing. In addition, the special reach B is an effect in which all the display symbols 50 (that is, the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, and the third stop symbol) are temporarily stopped in a predetermined stop display mode and then the variable display is restarted. Is a reach variation pattern (so-called pseudo-ream) in which reach display is performed after a predetermined number of times (see FIG. 37).
Note that the reach variation pattern is not limited to these, and various ways of variation, display contents of the production symbol 50, and the like can be set.
And in the pachinko machine P which concerns on this form, the high and low possibility of being executed when winning a jackpot is separately set for these reach variation patterns. Thus, the player's expectation on the jackpot can be changed according to the reach variation pattern to be executed.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as an aspect of the second half part of the variation effect, a variation variation pattern that is determined in accordance with the determination of the variation pattern without reach and that informs the user of the loss without the reach display, the reach variation A reach development effect (see FIG. 38 (e)) in which a predetermined development effect image is displayed on the effect display device 21 after the reach display by the pattern is executed. There is an undeveloped variation pattern that is not implemented.
Further, the development variation pattern is provided with development effects A, development effects B, and development effects C in which different development effect images are displayed.
The reach development effect is set to have a high possibility of being executed when winning the jackpot, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced.
In addition to this, during the variation display of the effect symbol 50, a variation pattern in which a notice effect for performing a predetermined display on the background image of the effect display device 21 is executed, or a predetermined pattern superimposed on the above-described development effect image. By providing a variation pattern or the like in which a cut-in effect for displaying a cut-in image is executed, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot may be enhanced.

  In the various effects described above, not only the image display but also the sound output device 10 (speaker) may output a predetermined BGM, sound, or the like, or the effect lighting device 23 ( Lamp) may emit light with a predetermined lighting pattern or color. Further, another image may be displayed by operating the effect operation device 9 (the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during display of the developed effect image.

Also, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, “0 seconds no change”, “5 seconds change”, “10 seconds change” and “15 seconds change” are provided as the change patterns of the first half of the change effect. However, the variation pattern of “no 0 second” corresponds to the above-described variation pattern without reach, and the variation patterns of “5 second variation”, “10 second variation”, and “15 second variation” are It corresponds to the above-mentioned variation pattern with reach. In other words, the fluctuation pattern in which the first half fluctuation time of 0 seconds is set is the fluctuation pattern without reach, and the fluctuation pattern in which the first half fluctuation time of 5 seconds, 10 seconds or 15 seconds is set is the fluctuation pattern with reach. ing.
In addition, “5 second fluctuation”, “30 second fluctuation”, “45 second fluctuation”, and “60 second fluctuation” are provided as fluctuation patterns in the latter half of the fluctuation effect (see FIGS. 10 and 11). The fluctuation pattern of “5 seconds fluctuation” corresponds to the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern without development, and the fluctuation patterns of “30 seconds fluctuation”, “45 seconds fluctuation”, and “60 seconds fluctuation” correspond to the above-described fluctuation pattern with development. It has become. In other words, the fluctuation pattern in which the second half fluctuation time of 5 seconds is set is the fluctuation pattern without development, and the fluctuation pattern in which the second half fluctuation time of 30 seconds, 45 seconds or 60 seconds is set becomes the fluctuation pattern with development. ing.

Hereinafter, determination of the above-described variation effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 39, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a variable effect determination table 120 for determining the mode of the variable effect. The variation effect determination table 120 includes a first half determination table 120a (see FIG. 39A) for determining the first half aspect of the variation effect and a second half determination for determining the second half aspect of the variation effect. And a table 120b (see FIG. 39B).

In the first half determination table 120a, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), for each first variation pattern command that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the mode of the first half portion of the variation effect (unreachable variation pattern, normal reach). , Special Reach A or Special Reach B).
Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the first variation pattern command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the first half of the variation effect based on the first half determination table 120a. .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39A, according to the first half determination table 120a, the received first fluctuation pattern command is “00H” or “30H” (that is, a fluctuation pattern of “no 0 second”). If it is, a reachless variation pattern is determined. Further, when the received first fluctuation pattern command is “01H” or “31H” (that is, a fluctuation pattern of “five-second fluctuation”), normal reach is determined. If the received first fluctuation pattern command is “02H” or “32H” (that is, the fluctuation pattern of “10-second fluctuation”), the special reach A as the reach fluctuation pattern is determined. If the received first fluctuation pattern command is “03H”, “33H” or “A0H” (that is, a fluctuation pattern of “15-second fluctuation”), a special reach B as a reach fluctuation pattern is determined. Is done.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the normal reach is determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern “5-second fluctuation” in the first half of the fluctuation effect, and the fluctuation pattern “10-second fluctuation” in the first half of the fluctuation effect. Special reach A is determined, and special reach B is determined in correspondence with the fluctuation pattern “15-second fluctuation” in the first half of the fluctuation effect.

In the latter half determination table 120b, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the second half pattern variation pattern (loss variation pattern) is associated with the second variation pattern command that can be received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100. No change pattern of development, development effect A, development effect B, or development effect C).
Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the second variation pattern command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of the latter half portion of the variation effect based on the latter half determination table 120b. .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39B, according to the latter half determination table 120b, the received second fluctuation pattern command is “00H” or “30H” (that is, a fluctuation pattern of “4 second fluctuation”). In this case, the loss variation pattern with the second half fluctuation time of 4 seconds is determined. When it is “01H” (that is, the fluctuation pattern of “8 second fluctuation”), the second half fluctuation time is 8 seconds. When the loss variation pattern is determined and is “02H” or “32H” (that is, the variation pattern of “2 seconds variation”), the loss variation pattern with the second half variation time of 2 seconds is determined.
The loss variation pattern is determined when the non-reach variation pattern is determined. Since the non-reach variation pattern has the first half variation time set to 0 seconds, the non-reach variation pattern and the loss variation pattern When is determined, the variation effect is substantially executed based on the determined loss variation pattern.

If the received second variation pattern command is “03H” or “33H” (that is, a variation pattern of “5 second variation”), a variation pattern without development is determined. If the received second variation pattern command is “04H”, “07H”, “34H” or “37H” (that is, the variation pattern of “30 seconds variation”), the variation pattern with development is Development effect A is determined. If the received second variation pattern command is “05H”, “35H” or “38H” (that is, a variation pattern of “45 seconds variation”), the development effect B as a variation pattern with development is displayed. It is determined. If the received second variation pattern command is “09H”, “36H” or “39H” (that is, a variation pattern of “60 second variation”), the development effect C as a variation pattern with development is obtained. It is determined.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a variation pattern without development is determined corresponding to the variation pattern “5 seconds variation” of the latter half of the variation effect, and the variation pattern “30 seconds variation” of the latter half of the variation effect is determined. Correspondingly, the development effect A is determined, the development effect B is determined corresponding to the variation pattern “45 seconds variation” of the second half of the variation effect, and corresponds to the variation pattern “60 seconds variation” of the second half portion of the variation effect. Thus, the development effect C is determined.

Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect mode is associated with the variation time, and when the variation time is determined, the mode corresponding to the variation time can also be determined.
Note that the variation effect mode may be determined based not only on the variation pattern command as described above but also on the variation pattern command and the effect random number acquired at a predetermined timing.

(Overview of hold display effect)
Next, the hold display effect will be described.
The hold display effect performs a hold display indicating that the hold storage has been made.
As shown in FIG. 40A, a holding display area 52 is provided in the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in the present embodiment. When the hold storage is performed, the hold display area 52 displays the hold, and the hold number is notified to the player by the hold display.

  Specifically, a total of eight hold display sections 53 (first hold display section 53a to eighth hold display section 53h) are provided in the hold display area 52, and are positioned on the left side toward the hold display area 52. The number of the first special figure hold is indicated by the four hold display units 53 (the first hold display unit 53a, the second hold display unit 53b, the third hold display unit 53c, and the fourth hold display unit 53d). The number of second special figure hold by four hold display parts 53 (5th hold display part 53e, 6th hold display part 53f, 7th hold display part 53g, 8th hold display part 53h) located on the right side toward 52 Is shown.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100 is provided with the reserved storage area for storing the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number. The sub-RAM 303 of the sub-control board 300 is also provided with a reserved storage area for storing a prior determination command.
Similar to the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103, the reserved storage area provided in the sub-RAM 303 is composed of a total of eight storage units from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, and the first storage unit is the first storage unit. Corresponding to the display unit 53a, hereinafter, the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit correspond to the second hold display unit 53b to the eighth hold display unit 53h, respectively. When a pre-determination command is stored in each storage unit, a hold display is performed in the corresponding hold display unit 53.

For example, when the number of first special figure hold is “1”, a pre-determining command is stored in the first storage unit, so that the hold display is performed in the first hold display unit 53a. Further, when the first special figure hold number is “4”, the first determination display unit 53a and the second hold display unit 53b are stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit because the advance determination command is stored. The hold display is performed in the third hold display unit 53c and the fourth hold display unit 53d. Then, when the number of first special figure hold increases or decreases by reading the hold storage or newly storing the hold, the number of the hold display in the above-described hold display unit is also increased or decreased accordingly. It has become.
Similarly, the hold display is performed in the fifth hold display part 53e to the eighth hold display part 53h according to the second special figure hold number.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of patterns are provided as the mode of holding display, and this mode suggests a variation rendering mode that can be executed, that is, suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot. Can do.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a hold display mode, a normal display mode in which a white circle is displayed, a special display mode 1 in which a blue circle is displayed, and a red circle There are provided a total of four modes: a special display mode 2 in which is displayed, and a special display mode 3 in which a gold circle is displayed.
In addition, as an aspect of a hold display, it is not limited to these, You may provide the aspect in which the circle of another color is displayed, and the aspect in which a predetermined character is displayed instead of a circle It may be provided.

Next, determination of the above-described hold display mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 41, the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 is provided with a hold display mode determination table 121 for determining a hold display mode.
In the hold display mode determination table 121, a hold display mode is stored in association with each prior determination command.

  When the sub-control board 300 receives a pre-determination command transmitted from the main control board, the pre-determination command is stored in the above-described storage unit. Thereafter, the sub CPU 301 determines a hold display mode based on the advance determination command newly stored in the storage unit and the above-described hold display mode determination table 121.

Specifically, a pre-determination command corresponding to the second variation pattern command “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, “30H”, “32H”, or “33H” by holding storage. Is determined, the prior determination command is stored in the storage unit described above. Then, based on the prior determination command and the hold display mode determination table 121, the continuous display mode is determined as the hold display mode (see FIG. 41), and the corresponding hold display unit at the time when the hold storage is performed. A white circle is displayed at 53.
When a prior determination command corresponding to the second variation pattern command “04H”, “07H”, “34H” or “37H” is determined, the special display mode 1 is determined as the hold display mode (see FIG. 41), a blue circle is displayed on the corresponding hold display section 53.
Further, when the prior determination command corresponding to the second variation pattern command “05H”, “35H”, or “38H” is determined, the special display mode 2 is determined as the hold display mode (see FIG. 41). A red circle is displayed on the corresponding hold display section 53.
Further, when the prior determination command corresponding to the second variation pattern command “09H”, “36H” or “39H” is determined, the special display mode 3 is determined as the hold display mode (see FIG. 41). A golden circle is displayed on the corresponding hold display section 53.

  It should be noted that the hold display mode is not determined based on the advance determination command alone, but is determined based on the advance determination command and a predetermined timing (for example, the game ball in the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16). One of a plurality of modes may be determined by lottery based on a predetermined production random number acquired at the timing when the ball enters.

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Next, the specific effect will be described.
The specific effect is a notification of predetermined information related to an effect that is executed based on a hold stored after a predetermined point in time, and specifically, a high-probability short / short game state set after the end of a special game or In the low-probability short-time gaming state, the mode of the second half portion of the variation effect executed at the specific number of times is notified at a time before the reserved storage corresponding to the specific number of times is made.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to either the high probability short gaming state or the low probability short gaming state, and the specific number of times in the high probability short gaming state (5 , 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95th) and a specific number of times (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 in the low probability short game state) , 90, 100th), the second variation pattern command is always associated with either “30 seconds variation”, “45 seconds variation” or “60 seconds variation” as the variation pattern of the latter half of the variation effect. Is determined.
Here, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), according to the latter half determination table 120b, when the second variation pattern command associated with “30 seconds variation” is determined, the mode of the latter half portion of the variation effect is determined. Development effect A is determined, and when the second variation pattern command associated with “45-second variation” is determined, development effect B is determined as an aspect of the latter half of the variation effect, and “60-second variation”. When the second variation pattern command associated with is determined, the development effect C is determined as the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the second half variation time at the time of a specific number of fluctuations in the high-probability short-time gaming state is determined in advance, and the aspect of the latter half part of the variation effect at the time of the change is also corresponding It is predetermined. The same applies to a specific number of times of fluctuation in the low probability short game state.

  Thereby, in the high probability short-time gaming state or the low probability short-time gaming state, the aspect of the second half part of the variation effect executed at the time of variation of the specific number of times before the reserved memory corresponding to the specific number of times is made And the player can be notified of the result of the determination. And by performing the notification, it is possible to make the player recognize the aspect of the variation effect executed based on the future reservation memory before the retention storage is made, and improve the player's interest in the variation effect. It can be made.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the specific effect is not executed in the high-probability short game state or the low-probability short game state, the sub-control board 300 is used at the start of variation (that is, at the big win lottery). The sub CPU 301 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the specific effect. When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed by this lottery, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 displays the variable effect at the specific number of times that is executed based on the hold stored after the time of the determination. The aspect of the latter half is notified.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40, the display unit 21 a of the effect display device 21 stores the characters “This is the next super reach!” And stores it after the above-mentioned determination time. A display suggesting an aspect of the latter half portion of the variation effect at the specific number of times executed based on the hold (in this embodiment, an aspect at the latest three specific times) is performed.

Hereinafter, a specific process for performing the above-described display will be described.
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, as shown in FIG. 42, a command determination table 122 for determining a second variation pattern command determined at a specific number of variations is stored. The command determination table 122 includes the high-probability short-game state table 122a (see FIG. 42A) referred to in the above-described determination in the high-probability short-game state and the above-described command in the low-probability short-game state. And a low-probability short-time gaming state table 122b (see FIG. 42B) referred to in the determination.
In the high-probability short-time gaming state table 122a and the low-probability short-time gaming state table 122b, a second variation pattern command to be determined is stored for a specific number of times and for each determined special symbol.

  When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed as described above, the sub CPU 301 selects the command determination table 122 corresponding to the set gaming state, and the number of changes (from the end of the special game) at the time of the determination. And the last three specific times after the change corresponding to the suspension are determined based on the number of suspensions stored at that time. Then, the sub CPU 301 determines the second variation pattern command determined at the time of the last three specific times of variation based on the selected command determination table 122. Thereafter, the sub CPU 301 determines the variation pattern of the latter half portion of the variation effect corresponding to the second variation pattern command determined as described above, based on the latter half determination table 120b (see FIG. 39B). The display suggesting the determined variation pattern is performed.

For example, when a special game is finished and a high-probability short-time gaming state is set, and it is determined that a specific effect is to be executed at the start of the 13th variation in this high-probability short-time gaming state, When there is no memory, the sub CPU 301 selects the high-probability short-time gaming state table 122a, and specifies the three most recent times after the 13th time based on the high-probability short-time gaming state table 122a. The second variation pattern command determined at the time of variation of the number of times (that is, the 15th, 25th, and 35th times) is determined.
Here, as shown in FIG. 42A, according to the high probability short-time gaming state table 122a, the second variation pattern command determined at the fifteenth variation corresponds to the variation pattern of the 45-second variation. The second variation pattern command determined at the time of the 25th variation and the 35th variation is determined as “36H” or “39H” corresponding to the variation pattern of the 60-second variation. Determined.
Then, based on the second variation pattern command determined as described above and the latter half determination table 120b, the sub CPU 301 determines that the aspect of the second half of the variation effect executed at the fifteenth variation is the development effects B, 25. It is determined that the latter half of the variation effect executed at the first and 35th variations is the development effect C. Thereby, on the display unit 21 a of the effect display device 21, the above-mentioned “This is the next super reach!”
A display “B → C → C” indicating a reach development effect to be executed is displayed (see FIG. 40).

Further, for example, when the special game is finished, the low probability short game state is set, and it is determined that the specific effect is executed at the start of the 58th variation in the low probability short game state, When there are two pending memories, the sub CPU 301 selects the low-probability short game state table 122b. In this case, since it is determined that the change will be performed up to the 60th time due to the two pending storages, the sub CPU 301 determines that the 60th time based on the low-probability short game state table 122b. The second variation pattern command determined at the time of the variation of the last three specific times (that is, the 70th, 80th, and 90th times) is determined.
Here, as shown in FIG. 42B, according to the low probability short-time gaming state table 122b, the second variation pattern command determined at the 70th variation corresponds to the variation pattern of the 45-second variation. The second variation pattern command that is determined as “35H” or “38H” and determined at the 80th variation is determined as “36H” or “39H” corresponding to the variation pattern of the 60-second variation, and at the 90th variation. The determined second variation pattern command is determined to be “34H” or “37H” corresponding to the variation pattern of the 30-second variation.
Then, based on the second variation pattern command determined as described above and the latter half determination table 120b, the sub CPU 301 determines that the second half of the variation effect executed at the 70th variation is the development effect B, 80. It is determined that the aspect of the second half of the variation effect executed at the time of the change is the development effect C, and the aspect of the second half of the change effect executed at the time of the 90th change is the development effect A. Thereby, on the display unit 21 a of the effect display device 21, the display “B → C → A” indicating the reach development effect to be executed is performed in addition to the above-mentioned “This is the next super reach!”. .

  And although not shown in particular, the above-mentioned suggestion display is erased in order from the earliest one by executing the reach development effect corresponding to the above-mentioned suggestion display, When the suggestion display is deleted, the specific effect ends.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, there is a possibility that the execution of the reach development effect is determined even in the number of fluctuations other than the specific number of times. When the reach development effect is determined based on the number of changes, a predetermined reach development effect is not determined, but one of the plurality of reach development effects is determined based on the second variation pattern random number. It will be. Therefore, in the fluctuation before reaching a specific number of times, execution of the reach development effect in which the second half variation time set shorter than the reach development effect suggested by the specific effect is determined or suggested by the specific effect There may be a case where it is determined to execute the reach development effect in which the second half fluctuation time is set longer than the reach development effect.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the execution of the reach development effect in which the second half variation time is set shorter than the reach development effect suggested in the specific effect in the change before reaching the specific number of times is determined. In this case, after calculating the difference in the second half variation time, a connected image having a length corresponding to the difference is displayed, and then the determined reach development effect is executed. In addition, if it is decided to execute a reach development effect with a longer second-half variation time than the reach development effect suggested in the specific effect, the suggested content of the specific effect is changed at the time of this determination. ing. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the suggestion content of the specific effect and the reach development effect that is actually executed from matching, and giving an unnatural impression to the player.

Whether or not the specific effect can be executed may be determined based on the number of times of change since the end of the special game, rather than by lottery. For example, when the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game reaches a predetermined value, it may be determined to execute the specific effect.
Further, the timing for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect is not limited to when the change starts, and may be determined during the change or at the end of the change, for example.
Further, in the above-mentioned specific effects, the most recent three aspects of the reach development effects are suggested, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the most recent aspect of the reach development effects is suggested. May be.
Moreover, in the above-mentioned specific effect, when the reach development effect is executed, the above-mentioned suggestion display is erased in order from the earliest one. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display of the earliest suggestion may be deleted by executing the above, and a new suggestion may be displayed for the reach development effect executed next to the reach development effect suggested at the present time. In other words, the reach development effects for the latest three times may be always suggested.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, by suggesting the variation pattern of the latter half portion of the variation effect executed at the variation of the specific number of times before the reserved storage corresponding to the specific number of times is made. Since it is possible for the player to recognize the aspect of the fluctuating effect executed based on the future reserved memory before the reserved memory is made, it is possible to enhance the effect of the player and improve the interest of the player. is there.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the specific number of times that the reach development effect is executed during the high probability short-time gaming state is different from the specific number of times that the reach development effect is executed during the low-probability short time gaming state. In addition, the aspect of the reach development effect executed at a specific number of times in the high probability short-time gaming state and the aspect of the reach development effect executed at a specific number of times in the low-probability short time gaming state are separately provided. Is set. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the player can execute the reach development effect at the number of changes from the end of the special game based on the specific effect to be executed, or in what order By analyzing which aspect of the reach development effect is executed, it is possible to estimate whether the set gaming state is the high probability short-time gaming state or the low probability short-time gaming state. Thus, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a new gameability of guessing a set game state based on information that can be acquired from a specific effect, and the player's interest Can be improved.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the various effects as described above will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303 and executes a command analysis process for performing various processes in accordance with the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2102.

  In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a rendering operation device control process. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to accept the operation of the effect operating device 9 (rotating operation of the operation dial 9a, pressing operation of the operation button 9b) according to the progress status of the effect being executed, and the effect operation The presence / absence of a signal from a sensor (rotation operation detection sensor 9c, pressing operation detection sensor 9d) that detects the operation of the apparatus 9 is checked. If the operation of the effect operating device 9 is being accepted when the signal from the sensor is input, the fact that the effect operating device 9 has been operated is indicated by an image control board (not particularly shown). ) Or a voice control board (not particularly shown), a command is stored in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.

  In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 sends commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown), a sound control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). (Not shown). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the start winning command reception processing that is executed when a starting winning command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the start winning command is stored in step 507 of the first start winning opening detection process or step 607 of the second start winning opening detection process on the main control board 100, and then output in step 208. It is transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the control process.

In Step 2200, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received start winning command is based on the first special figure random number (the game ball entering the first start winning port 15). And when it determines with it being based on a 1st special figure random number, it progresses to the following step 2201. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be based on the first special figure random number (that is, based on the second special figure random number (the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16)), the process proceeds to step 2202.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter (not shown) by one. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub control board 300 also counts the number of first special figure holding number counters for counting the number of first special figure random numbers and the number of second special figure random numbers. A second special figure holding number counter (not shown in particular) is provided, and the number of sets can be counted by updating the value of each counter by receiving a start winning command. It has become. Then, the start winning command reception process ends.

  Further, in step 2202 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2200 that it is not based on the first special figure random number, the sub CPU 301 increments the value of the second special figure holding number counter (not shown) by one. Then, the start winning command reception process ends.

  Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the prior determination command reception processing that is executed when a prior determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the advance determination command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 557 of the advance determination process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 stores the received prior determination command in the storage unit with the smallest number that is not stored in the corresponding storage unit. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines a hold display mode based on the prior determination command stored in the storage unit in the above-described step 2301 and the hold display mode determination table 121. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

  In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 sets a hold display execution command corresponding to the hold display mode determined in step 2301 described above in the transmission buffer. The hold display execution command set here is the image control board (not shown in particular), the voice control board (not shown in particular), and the electrical decoration control board (shown in particular) in step 2103 described above. In the image control board, the process for performing the hold display in the above-described manner on the hold display unit 53 corresponding to the newly made hold storage is executed. Then, the prior determination command reception process ends.

  Next, the first variation pattern command reception process executed when the first variation pattern command is received in the command analysis processing in Step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the first variation pattern command is stored in step 903 of the variation pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold shift process for shifting the display of the corresponding hold display unit 53 as the hold number decreases by one.
Specifically, when receiving the first variation pattern command, the sub CPU 301 performs a shift process for each storage unit in the reserved storage area. Then, the sub CPU 301 sets a hold display execution command corresponding to the hold display mode stored in each storage unit after the shift in the transmission buffer. The hold display execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board (not shown in particular) in the above-described step 2103, and the process for shifting the hold display in the hold display section 53 in the image control board. Will be executed.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 selects the first half determination table 120 a from the variation effect determination table 120. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect based on the first half determination table 120a selected in step 2401 and the received first variation pattern command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 sets the first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half portion of the variation effect determined in step 2402 in the transmission buffer. The first-half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the sound control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and the received first-half variation effect execution command is transmitted to these control boards. Various processes for the corresponding effect (the first half of the variable effect) are executed. Then, the first variation pattern command reception process ends.

  Next, the second variation pattern command reception processing executed when the second variation pattern command is received in the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the second variation pattern command is stored in step 906 of the variation pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.

In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 executes a specific effect execution process for performing various processes related to the specific effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 selects the latter half determination table 120 b from the variation effect determination table 120. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of the latter half of the variation effect based on the latter half determination table 120b selected in step 2501 and the received second variation pattern command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 executes an effect correction process for matching the indication of the suggestion in the specific effect with the aspect determined in step 2502 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2504.

In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 executes a specific effect clear process for deleting the suggestion display in the specific effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2505.
In step 2505, the sub CPU 301 executes a counter update process for updating the value of the first special figure reservation number counter or the second special figure reservation number counter. Then, the second variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the specific effect execution process of step 2500 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the set gaming state is the high probability short gaming state or the low probability short gaming state. The set game state is stored in step 1303 of the special game end process, and can be determined based on the game state designation command transmitted to the sub control board 300 thereafter. And when it determines with neither a high probability time short gaming state and a low probability time short gaming state, a specific production | presentation execution process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game state is the high probability short game state or the low probability short game state, the process proceeds to the next step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a specific effect flag indicating that the specific effect is being executed is on. And when it determines with a specific production flag being ON, a specific production execution process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific effect flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect by lottery. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2603.
In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the specific effect has been determined in step 2602 described above. And when it determines with not having been determined, a specific production execution process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2604.

In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 selects the command determination table 122 according to the set gaming state. Specifically, when the set gaming state is a high-probability short-time gaming state, the high-probability short-time gaming state table 122a is selected, and the set gaming state is a low-probability short-time gaming state. The low-probability short game state table 122b is selected. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2605.
In step 2605, the sub CPU 301 determines the command determination table 122 selected in step 2604 described above, the current number of changes (the number of changes since the end of the special game), and the number of stored holds (the first hold number counter). Based on the sum of the value and the value of the second hold number counter), the second change pattern command determined in the last three specific times after the change based on the hold is determined. Thereafter, the result of this determination is stored in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2606.

In step 2606, the sub CPU 301 selects the latter half determination table 120b from the variation effect determination table 120. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2607.
In step 2607, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect based on the latter half determination table 120b selected in the above step 2606 and the second variation pattern command stored in the predetermined processing area in step 2605. To do. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2608.

In step 2608, the sub CPU 301 sets a specific effect execution command for suggesting the second half of the variation effect determined in step 2606 described above in the transmission buffer. The specific effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the sound control board, and the illumination control board in step 2103 described above, and the specific effect execution command based on the received specific effect execution command is received on these boards. Various processes for performing an effect (implying an aspect of the second half of the variation effect) are executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2609.
In step 2609, the sub CPU 301 turns on the specific effect flag. Then, the specific effect execution process ends.

Next, the effect correction process in step 2503 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the specific effect flag is on. If it is determined that the specific effect flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2710. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific effect flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the reach development effect has been determined in step 2502 described above. If it is determined that the reach development effect has not been determined, the process proceeds to step 2710. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach development effect has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 acquires the second half variation time (A) of the first suggestion mode (reach development effect) in the specific effect based on the latter half determination table 122b, and stores it in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. To do. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2703.
In step 2703, the sub CPU 301 acquires the second half variation time (B) of the reach development effect determined in step 2502 based on the second half determination table 122b, and stores it in a predetermined processing area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2704.

In step 2704, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a value obtained by subtracting the latter half variation time (B) obtained in step 2703 from the latter half variation time (A) obtained in step 2702 is greater than zero ( That is, it is determined whether or not the latter half variation time (A) is longer than the latter half variation time (B). If it is determined that it is not greater than 0 (that is, 0 or less), the process proceeds to step 2707. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is greater than 0, the process proceeds to the next step 2705.
In step 2705, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of the connected image in which the time of the difference between the latter half variation time (A) and the latter half variation time (B) is set. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2706.

In Step 2706, the sub CPU 301 sets a connection image display command for displaying the connection image determined in Step 2705 described above, in the transmission buffer before executing the reach development effect. The connection image display command set here is transmitted to the image control board in step 2103 described above, and various processes for performing display based on the received connection image display command are executed on the image control board. Will be. Then, the process proceeds to step 2710.
Further, in step 2707, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2704 that the value is 0 or less, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the latter half variation time (B) from the latter half variation time (A) is smaller than zero. (That is, whether or not the second half variation time (B) is longer than the second half variation time (A)). If it is determined that it is not smaller than 0 (that is, 0), the process proceeds to step 2710. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is smaller than 0, the process proceeds to the next step 2708.

In step 2708, the sub CPU 301 determines the changed mode in order to change the earliest suggestion in the specific performance. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2709.
In step 2709, the sub CPU 301 sets a change command for changing the earliest suggestion in the specific effect to the aspect determined in step 2708 described above in the transmission buffer. The change command set here is transmitted to the image control board in step 2103 described above, and various processes for changing the display based on the received change command are executed on the image control board. It will be. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2710.

  In step 2710, the sub CPU 301 sets a second half variation effect execution command corresponding to the second half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2502 described above in the transmission buffer. The second-half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the audio control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and the received second-half variation effect execution command is transmitted to these control boards. Various processes for the corresponding effect (the second half of the variable effect) are executed. Then, the effect correction process ends.

Next, the specific effect clear process of step 2504 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In Step 2800, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the reach development effect has been determined in Step 2502 described above. When it is determined that the reach development effect has not been determined, the specific effect clear process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach development effect has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 sets a suggestion display deletion command for deleting the display of the earliest suggestion in the specific effect in the transmission buffer. The suggestion display erasure command set here is transmitted to the image control board in the above-described step 2103, and various kinds for erasing the suggestion display corresponding to the received suggestion display erasure command are received on this image control board. Processing will be executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2802.

In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not all indications of suggestion in the specific effect have been deleted. When it is determined that all of the suggestion displays are not erased (that is, the suggestion display is performed), the specific effect clear process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that all suggestion displays have been deleted, the process proceeds to the next step 2803.
In step 2803, the sub CPU 301 turns off the specific effect flag. Then, the specific effect clear process ends.

Next, the counter update process in step 2505 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2900, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the above-described second variation pattern command is based on the first special figure random number (the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15). Then, if it is determined that it is based on the first special figure random number, the process proceeds to the next step 2901. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be based on the first special figure random number (that is, based on the second special figure random number (entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16)), the process proceeds to step 2902.
In step 2901, the sub CPU 301 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by one. Then, the counter update process ends.

  Further, in step 2902 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2900 that it is not based on the first special figure random number, the sub CPU 301 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by one. Then, the counter update process ends.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, in the specific effect, the reach development effect that is executed based on the hold stored after the time point when the execution of the specific effect is determined is notified (suggested). However, the content of the notification is not limited to this.
For example, based on the command determination table 122 selected when it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed, the number of fluctuations from the time of the above determination to the specific number of times that the reach development effect is executed next is determined. To do. Then, as shown in FIG. 53, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 informs the determined number of fluctuations together with the display of “the number of remaining fluctuations until super reach occurs”, and counts down this. You may make it go.
This allows the player to recognize the number of holds required until the reach development effect is executed, so the player determines whether or not to continue the game until the reach development effect is executed. It will be possible to.

Further, in the specific effect, the aspect of the reach development effect is not notified, but another effect aspect associated with the second half variation time (second variation pattern command) may be notified.
For example, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the hold display mode is determined according to the prior determination command corresponding to the second variation pattern command, so that it is determined to execute the specific effect. You may alert | report the mode of the hold | maintenance display performed based on the hold memorize | stored after that time (refer FIG. 54).
In addition, a mode of cut-in effect for displaying a predetermined cut-in image during the reach development effect is determined in association with the second variation pattern command, and the mode of this cut-in effect is notified in the specific effect. May be.
By doing in this way, since the player can recognize various aspects of the effect executed based on the future reserved memory, it is possible to improve the player's interest in the effect.

Further, the specific number of times in the high probability short-time gaming state and the specific number of times in the low probability short-time gaming state are not limited to the contents of the above-described embodiment. The specific number of times in the state and the odd number of times may be set as the specific number of times in the low probability short game state.
In the above-described embodiment, either the high probability short game state or the low probability short game state is set after the special game ends, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the special game is finished, a high probability short-time gaming state or a normal state is set, and a variation pattern command (variation time) determined by a specific number of times in these gaming states is determined in advance. A specific effect similar to that in the above-described embodiment can be executed.
In addition, as a result of the jackpot lottery, a small win for opening the big winning opening 15 is provided based on a predetermined condition, and after the game based on the small win is ended, the predetermined game is performed as described above. The state may be set.
Even in such a case, it is possible to provide a new gameability of guessing the game state and to improve the interest of the player.
Further, the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  The main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 503 or step 603 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a random number acquisition unit of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 503 or step 603 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. The latter half variation pattern command determination table 115 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation time determination table of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 907 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation time determination means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2502 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect mode determining means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301, the effect display device 21, and the image control board that execute the process of step 2710 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the fluctuating effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 1201 to step 1211 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the big prize opening game execution means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2604 to step 2607 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect mode deriving unit of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301, the effect display device 21, and the image control board that execute the processing of step 2608 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the specific effect executing means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301, the effect display device 21, and the image control board that execute the process of step 2302 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the suggestion effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 for deriving the specific effect mode in the modification of the above-described embodiment corresponds to the suggested effect mode deriving unit of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 21 Production display device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A starting area provided in the gaming area, into which a gaming ball can enter;
On condition that a game ball has entered the start area, a random number for determining whether or not to execute a big prize opening game in which a big prize opening provided in the game area is opened is obtained as holding information Random number acquisition means for storing in a predetermined storage unit;
A lottery means for performing a lottery for reading out a random number stored in the storage unit and determining whether or not to execute the grand prize opening game by establishing a predetermined start condition;
A variation time determination table that defines a variation time that is an execution time of a variation effect that informs the result of the lottery by the lottery means;
When the result of the lottery by the lottery means is derived, the variable time determining means for determining the variable time based on the variable time determination table;
Fluctuation effect mode determination means for determining a mode of variation effect corresponding to the change time determined by the change time determination means;
Fluctuation effect executing means for executing the change effect according to the determination by the change effect mode determining means;
When the lottery means derives the result of the lottery to execute the grand prize opening game, and the result of the lottery is notified by the variation effect, the big prize opening is performed to execute the big prize opening game. Game execution means,
The variation time determining means includes
When the number of executions of the variation effect after the end of the big prize opening game is a predetermined number of times, a predetermined variation time can be determined based on a variation time determination table associated with the specific number of times A gaming machine,
It is determined how many times the variation effect that informs the result of the lottery based on the random number stored in the storage unit becomes the variation effect after the end of the big prize opening game, and after this determined number of times A variation effect mode deriving unit for deriving a variation effect mode determined by the variation effect mode determining unit based on a variation time of the variation effect executed at a specific number of times,
A gaming machine comprising: a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect for informing a predetermined content regarding the aspect of the change effect derived by the change effect mode deriving means. A game area where game balls can flow down,
A starting area provided in the gaming area, into which a gaming ball can enter;
On condition that a game ball has entered the start area, a random number for determining whether or not to execute a big prize opening game in which a big prize opening provided in the game area is opened is obtained as holding information Random number acquisition means for storing in a predetermined storage unit;
A lottery means for performing a lottery for reading out a random number stored in the storage unit and determining whether or not to execute the grand prize opening game by establishing a predetermined start condition;
A variation time determination table that defines a variation time that is an execution time of a variation effect that informs the result of the lottery by the lottery means;
When the result of the lottery by the lottery means is derived, the variable time determining means for determining the variable time based on the variable time determination table;
Fluctuation effect mode determination means for determining a mode of variation effect corresponding to the change time determined by the change time determination means;
Fluctuation effect executing means for executing the change effect according to the determination by the change effect mode determining means;
When the lottery means derives the result of the lottery to execute the grand prize opening game, and the result of the lottery is notified by the variation effect, the big prize opening is performed to execute the big prize opening game. Game execution means,
The variation time determining means includes
When the number of executions of the variation effect after the end of the big prize opening game is a predetermined number of times, a predetermined variation time can be determined based on a variation time determination table associated with the specific number of times A gaming machine,
A suggestion effect executing means for executing a suggestion effect that is executed during the change effect and suggests the possibility of determining the big prize opening opening game in a mode according to the change time determined by the change time determination means;
It is determined how many times the variation effect that informs the result of the lottery based on the random number stored in the storage unit becomes the variation effect after the end of the big prize opening game, and after this determined number of times A suggestion effect mode deriving unit for deriving a suggestion effect mode executed by the suggestion effect executing unit, based on the variation time of the change effect executed at a specific number of times,
A game machine comprising: a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect for informing a predetermined content regarding the suggestion effect mode derived by the suggestion effect mode deriving means. The lottery result derived by the lottery means is provided with a plurality of types of execution decision results associated with the execution of the big prize opening game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific number of times is predetermined for each execution determination result.

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