JP2018153484A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing load occurring to hardware resources in making prior determination.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided in which: a planned execution timing of a variation performance based on a stored random number may be determined within a series of variation performances after special games; and even in a case where a variation performance based on reserved information stored under a first play mode is executed after that post-termination trial counter exceeds a switching value, a mode of the variation performance may be determined based on a variation pattern table used at the determined planned execution timing. The game machine is set so that: in a case where the reserved information is stored in a memory, a temporal determination result determined based on execution allowance of special games under a first game mode and a second game mode is obtained; the play mode at the timing of execution of the variation performance is determined; and the mode of the variation performance may be determined based on the temporal determination result, the determined play mode, and a variation performance table.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 26

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of executing a special game opened by a big prize opening provided in a gaming area.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a variable effect that informs the random number for the big hit lottery or the result of the big hit lottery when the game ball enters the starting area (start winning prize opening) provided in the gaming area A random number for determining the mode of the storage is stored as a hold, and when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the stored hold is read, and the jackpot is determined based on the read random number related to the hold. It is known that a lottery or a variation effect is determined and a variation effect is executed in the determined manner. Further, in such a gaming machine, depending on the result of the jackpot lottery, after the special game based on the jackpot winning, the gaming state, for example, a high probability gaming state with a relatively high probability of winning the jackpot Etc. are generally set. When a high-probability gaming state is set, the probability that the gaming state wins a relative jackpot is satisfied by satisfying the condition that a lottery lottery is performed a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot. It is set to switch to a low low probability gaming state.
The gaming machines as described above are provided with a plurality of tables for determining the variation time and mode of the variation effect in order to enhance the effect, and are selected according to the number of lottery wins (the number of executions of the variation effect) and the game state. By changing the table, a variation effect is also executed in a specific variation time or mode at a predetermined number of lottery wins.
Furthermore, in recent years, in order to further enhance the production effect, as described above, after setting the table to be selected according to the number of lottery wins, when the hold is stored, the variable production based on the hold Before the execution is performed, the preliminary determination (so-called pre-reading) for determining whether the random number related to the hold is a big hit or the form of the change effect is performed, and the change effect based on the hold is determined based on the result of the determination. A gaming machine capable of executing a pre-reading effect capable of starting a predetermined suggestion regarding the result of the determination has been devised. In such a gaming machine, when the hold is stored, after determining the number of lotteries (fluctuations) corresponding to the hold after the end of the special game based on the jackpot winning, The table to be selected at the time of executing the fluctuation based on the hold is specified. And by making a prior determination based on this table, the processing load generated in hardware resources such as a CPU when performing the prior determination is reduced (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5863594

In the gaming machine as described above, in order to further enhance the effect, the gaming state is reduced from the high probability gaming state to the time when the variation effect based on the holding is executed until the time when the holding is stored. Even in the case of switching from the probabilistic gaming state, the pre-reading effect is executed after making a prior determination for determining whether or not the jackpot is effective or the mode of the changing effect at the time when the changing effect based on the hold is executed. Has been done.
However, in such a prior determination, determination of whether or not the gaming state is switched at the time when the hold is stored, determination of whether or not to win the big win at the time when the variation effect based on the hold is executed, Generate and set a command (preliminary judgment command) for transmitting the result to the sub control board, specify the time when the production based on the hold is executed, and determine the table selected at the time. There has been a problem that the load generated on hardware resources such as CPU and RAM increases.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing a load generated on hardware resources when executing a prior determination.

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 provides a game area 12 in which game balls can flow down, a start area provided in the game area 12 (second start winning opening 16) into which the game balls can enter, and a game ball in the start area. On the condition that the game has entered, at least a random number for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which the special winning opening 18 provided in the game area 12 is opened (a jackpot determined random number) is acquired, and predetermined information is held The random number acquisition means (main CPU 101) stored in the storage unit (second holding storage area) and the holding information stored in the storage unit are read out when a predetermined starting condition is established, and the special game is executed. And a lottery means (main CPU 101) for performing a lottery for determining a lottery result associated with the content of the decision, and a variable for notifying a result of the determination by the lottery means. The plurality of variation pattern tables 114 that define the effect mode, the variation effect mode determining means (main CPU 101) for determining the variation effect mode based on any one of the variation pattern tables 114, and the lottery means Prior to reading the hold information, the result of determination by the lottery unit is determined for the hold information, and the variation effect mode determined by the variation effect mode determination unit is determined based on the change pattern table 114. With the advance determination means (main CPU 101) and the end of the special game, one of a plurality of predetermined game states is set, and the first game state (high probability game state) is set In such a case, it is determined that the special game is to be executed, and the number of executions of the variation effect after the special game is ended ( And a gaming state setting means (main CPU 101) for setting a second gaming state (low probability gaming state) when the number of times of execution after completion reaches a predetermined number of switching times (six times of high probability). The lottery means can determine whether or not to execute the special game based on different lottery conditions in the first game state and the second game state, and based on the number of executions after the end, The variation pattern table 114 used for determining the variation effect mode can be switched, and the prior determination means determines how many times the variation effect is based on the hold information stored in the storage unit after the special game ends. It is possible to specify the scheduled number of executions (the number of times according to the count value of the selection counter) indicating whether or not the fluctuating effect is to be obtained, and store it in the storage unit while the first gaming state is set When the variation effect based on the held information is executed after switching to the second gaming state, it is possible to determine the mode of the variation effect based on the variation pattern table 114 used in the specified scheduled number of executions The pre-determining means is the special game machine (pachinko machine P) that is set in the first gaming state when the hold information is stored in the storage unit. Deriving a provisional determination result (provisional symbol determination value) determined based on a determination result of whether or not to execute a game and a determination result of whether or not the special game can be executed in the second gaming state, and storing in the storage unit The gaming state at the time of execution of the variation effect based on the stored hold information is identified, and the provisional determination result, the identified gaming state and the variation pattern table 114 are identified. Based on, characterized in that it is possible determine the mode of the fluctuation effect based on the suspension information stored in the storage unit.
Here, the establishment of the start condition includes the entry of a game ball into the start area provided in the game area 12, the end of the variation being executed, and the like.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a random number is stored as holding information in the storage unit, and when performing a preliminary determination on the stored holding information, the execution time point of the variation effect based on the stored holding information is specified. Temporarily determined based on the determination result of whether or not to execute a special game in the first gaming state and the determination result of whether or not to execute a special game in the second gaming state without determining the gaming state at the time of execution The determination result is derived. Then, the game state at the time of execution of the variation effect based on the stored hold information is specified, and the change pattern used at the time of execution of the change effect based on the provisional determination result, the specified game state and the stored hold information Based on the table 114, it is possible to determine the mode of variation effect.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the preliminary determination, first, by obtaining a provisional determination result that is derived without determining the gaming state, processing based on the provisional determination result (to the sub-control board). A command state to be transmitted, etc., and then the game state at the time of execution of the variation effect based on the stored hold information is specified, and the provisional determination result, the aspect of the variation effect using the specified game state Can be determined. That is, among the preliminary determination processes, a process that can be performed using only the provisional determination result and a process that can be performed using the temporary determination result and other information can be distributed and executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the load generated on the hardware resources when executing the prior determination.

  (2) In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to perform the scheduled number of executions based on the progress of the determination by the lottery means or the determination by the variable effect mode determination means at the time when the hold information is stored in the storage unit. May be set to specify.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing a load generated on hardware resources when executing a prior determination.

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 an example of the fluctuation pattern table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing shown about switching of the fluctuation pattern table for every frequency | count of fluctuation of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the selection state flag and selection counter table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the offset value table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the temporary lottery determination value table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the correction value 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 1st special figure random number 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 2nd special figure random number prior determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the judgment value process 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 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 prior determination command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

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 device 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 (5 in this embodiment) of winning balls Will be paid out.
In addition, the installation number and installation position of the general winning opening 14 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. This facilitates the entry of 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, the winning ball is 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, a special game advantageous to the player is executed, a predetermined gaming state is set, and the like. ing.
It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering the first start prize opening 15 or the second start prize opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number is acceptable. Good. In addition, the number of winning balls is the same in the start winning opening (second start winning opening 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning opening (first start winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. Or it may be different.

  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 second start winning opening 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 that guides the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
When a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of the prize balls are paid out.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the special winning opening 18, and the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a is almost entered. I can't do it.
In this way, 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 pass through the gate 20, It is possible to enter the starting prize opening 16 and enter the big prize opening 18.

  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. In addition, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. The display unit 21a displays a background image and an effect symbol 50 ( A dummy effect) is displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect is provided for notifying a player of the result of a lottery winning, which will be described later, according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a 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. 1).
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. . Then, when a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a or the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is performed, the predetermined effect described above proceeds or the effect is switched to a different effect. It is supposed to be.

  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 control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending device R are provided.

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 control board 400. Yes.
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 becomes 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 big winning opening 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 the magnetic or radio wave directed to the game board 11 and the game board 11 are shaken. Is connected to the fraud detection sensor 35 for detecting vibration caused by the above. 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 the saucer 7, and when a predetermined amount or more of game balls paid out as prize balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the stored game balls are stored in the above-described state. The predetermined position is reached, and the detection signal is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, while the stored game ball reaches the above-mentioned predetermined position, the detection signal is continuously output to the launch / payout control board 200. 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.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the pan 7 is full, a pan full error occurs, and when the pan 7 is released, the pan full error is cancelled. ing.

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending 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 device R via the game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, via a game ball lending 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 or 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. Further, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation board 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.
(Overview of special figure games and special games)
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 gaming state in which any gaming state of the state is combined is set.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state) that combines a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a low-probability gaming state) that combines a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. The game state is set to be either a short-time game state) or a game state in which a high-probability game state and a short-time game state are combined (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability short-time game state).

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 this embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, A lottery will be held. 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 the short game state with a high probability.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15. In addition, the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the big prize opening 18, pass through the gate 20, and enter the second start prize opening 16. During the normal gaming state, the player is allowed to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called “left-handed”) so that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15. During the short-probability gaming state, during the high-probability short gaming state, and during the special game, a game ball enters the big winning opening 18, or the gaming ball passes through the gate 20 and enters the second starting winning opening 16. Next, the player is caused to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right strike).
Specifically, during the low probability short game state, during the high probability short game state and during the special game, a display instructing to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b is performed on the effect display device 21, When the normal gaming state is set, a display instructing to launch a gaming ball toward the first gaming area 12a is performed on the effect display device 21.

The jackpot lottery described above is stored in the main ROM 102 with 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 are stored. This is performed based on various tables for determination.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses a jackpot determination random number used for jackpot determination, a bonus symbol random used for determination of a special symbol type, and a variation mode described later as a random number used for the jackpot lottery. A variation pattern random number used to determine a command and a variation pattern command is included.
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 jackpot determining 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.

  Further, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are for determining a variation pattern (variation time, mode) of the variation effect executed when notifying the result of the jackpot lottery. The random numbers used for determining the variation pattern are not limited to those described above, and other random numbers may be used in addition to the random numbers, for example.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, random numbers are acquired for the random numbers described above, and each random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It is like that.
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 the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number in the reserved storage area is also referred to as “hold” or “hold storage”. The figure holding number and the second special figure holding number are also simply referred to as “holding number”.

And the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a jackpot determination random number determination table 110 for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, a winning symbol random number determination table 111 for determining the type of the special symbol, Special electric accessory operation table 112 for controlling the special game to be executed, game state setting table 113 for setting the game state after the end of the special game, variation for determining the variation mode command and variation pattern command The pattern table 114, and various tables (selection state flag / selection counter table 115, offset value table 116, setting table 117) for determining the variation pattern table 114 selected when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined. ) Etc.
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.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not the jackpot or the jackpot, and as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the low probability referred to in the low probability gaming state. A 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 16560, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 16561). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 9.99.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately 10 times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10656) determined to be jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 16560) determined to be 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.

As described above, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol and the symbol type value indicating the type. As shown in FIGS. By means of a special figure random number (that is, based on a game ball entering the first start winning opening 15), the first determination table 111a that is referred to when winning a jackpot, and by means of a second special figure random number (ie, the first special figure random number) And a second determination table 111b that is referred to when a big win is won (based on a game ball entering the 2-start winning opening 16).
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. And, when winning a big win by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, depending on the result of the win and the start winning opening where the game ball has entered, the winning symbol of either the first determination table 111a or the second determination table 111b The random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type and the symbol type value are determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determining table 111.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, eight special symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8) is provided, and two types of special symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in the case of a loss.
In addition, each special symbol has a corresponding symbol type value of “00H” (alphanumeric characters suffixed with “H” are expressed in hexadecimal. The same applies hereinafter), “01H”, “02H”, “ "03H", "04H", "05H", "06H", "07H" or "08H" is defined. Specifically, the special symbols Z1 and Z1 are both “00H”, the special symbol X1 is “01H”, the special symbol X2 is “02H”, the special symbol X3 is “03H”, and the special symbol X4 is “04H”, “05H” for the special symbol X5, “06H” for the special symbol X6, “07H” for the special symbol X7, and “08H” for the special symbol X8, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 (symbol type value “01H”) is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 19, and the winning symbol random number is The special symbol X2 (symbol type value “02H”) is determined when it is 20 to 119, and the special symbol X3 (symbol type value “03H”) is determined when the winning symbol random number is 120 to 199. . That is, in the first determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 10%, the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 50%, and the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 40%. .

  As shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second determination table 111b, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 59, the special symbol X4 (symbol type value “04H”) is determined, and the winning symbol is determined. The special symbol X5 (symbol type value “05H”) is determined when the random number is 60 to 119, and the special symbol X6 (symbol type value “06H”) is determined when the random number is 120 to 179. When the winning symbol random number is 180 to 189, the special symbol X7 (symbol type value “07H”) is determined. When the winning symbol random number is 190 to 199, the special symbol X8 (symbol type value “08H”) is determined. ") Is determined. That is, in the second determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X4 is determined is 30%, the probability that the special symbol X5 is determined is 30%, the probability that the special symbol X6 is determined is 30%, and the special symbol X7. Is 5%, and the probability that the special symbol X8 is determined is 5%.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, different jackpot symbols are determined in the first determination table 111a and the second determination table 111b, respectively, but the first determination table 111a and the second determination table. In any of 111b, the same jackpot symbol may be determined.

In addition, when the big win lottery based on the first special symbol random number results in a loss, the special symbol Z1 (the symbol type value “00H”) is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery based on the random symbol random number. Is done. In addition, when a big win lottery based on the second special symbol random number results in a loss, the special symbol Z2 (the symbol type value “00H”) is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery based on the random symbol random number. Is done.
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.

  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 to 7E, as the special electric accessory operating table 112, a first operating table 112a, a second operating table 112b, and a third operating table. 112c, the 4th operation table 112d, and the 5th operation table 112e are provided.

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 or X4 is determined, as shown in FIG. 7A, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 112a. According to the first operation table 112a, the game ends when the condition that either the grand prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or nine game balls enter the big prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 15 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.

When the special symbol X5 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 round game in the same manner as the first operation table 112a is executed eight times. In addition, the number of opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during the execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 112a.
When the special symbol X6 is determined, as shown in FIG. 7C, the special game is executed with reference to the third operation table 112c. According to the third operation table 112c, the round game in the same manner as the first operation table 112a is executed six times. In addition, the number of opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during the execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 112a.

When the special symbol X2 or X3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the special game is executed with reference to the fourth operation table 112d. According to the fourth operation table 112d, the round game in the same manner as the first operation table 112a is executed four times. In addition, the number of opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during the execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 112a.
When the special symbol X7 or X8 is determined, as shown in FIG. 7E, a special game is executed with reference to the fifth operation table 112e. According to the fifth operation table 112e, the process is terminated when the condition that either the grand prize opening 18 is opened for 0.1 second or nine game balls enter the big prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed twice. Further, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once and the interval time is set to 0.2 seconds. When the special symbol X7 or X8 is determined, the special winning opening 18 repeats the opening for 0.1 second, but during this 0.1 second opening the game ball to the special winning opening 18 It is extremely difficult to enter the ball. Therefore, in a special game based on the determination of the special symbol X7 or X8, it is almost impossible for the player to win a prize ball.
Note that the expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained during the special game is that the special symbol X1 or X4 is determined, the special symbol X5 is determined, the special symbol X6 is determined, the special symbol X2 or X3 Is determined, it becomes gradually smaller in the order in which the special symbol X7 or X8 is determined.

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.
Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, as the gaming state setting table 113, the first state setting table 113a that is referred to when the special symbol X1, X4, or X8 is determined, When the second state setting table 113b referred to when the symbol X6 is determined, the third state setting table 113c referred to when the special symbol X2 or X7 is determined, and when the special symbol X3 is determined A fourth state setting table 113b to be referred to is provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the special symbol X1, X4 or X8 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 Set to state. In addition, the number of continuations of the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability count”) is set to 6 times, and the number of times of continuation of the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “short time count”) is set to 100 times.
That is, after the special game executed when the special symbol X1, X4, or X8 is determined, the gaming state is set to the high probability short game state (transition to the high probability short game state). And if all the results of the six jackpot lotteries are lost without winning the jackpot during the high probability short-time gaming state, the gaming state is low because the high-probability gaming state is changed to the low-probability gaming state. The game is changed to the short game state with probability. Furthermore, all the results of the 94 jackpot lotteries are lost without winning the jackpot during this low probability short game state (ie, all the results of the 100 jackpot lotteries are lost after the special game is finished). Then, since the short-time gaming state is changed to the non-time-short gaming state, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state (low probability non-short-time gaming state).

As shown in FIG. 8B, when the special symbol X6 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability short gaming state as described above. Further, the high-accuracy count is set to 6 times, and the short-time count is set to 60 times.
Then, if the results of the six lottery lotteries are all lost without winning the jackpot during the high-probability short-time gaming state set after the end of the special game, the gaming state is changed to the low-probability short-time gaming state. . In addition, in the low-probability short-time gaming state, all the results of the 54 jackpot lotteries are lost without winning the jackpot (that is, all the results of the 60 jackpot lotteries after the special game is over) Then, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 8C, when the special symbol X2 or X7 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability short-time gaming state as described above. Further, the high-accuracy number is set to 6 times, and the time reduction number is set to 40 times.
Then, if the results of the six lottery lotteries are all lost without winning the jackpot during the high-probability short-time gaming state set after the end of the special game, the gaming state is changed to the low-probability short-time gaming state. . In addition, all the results of the 34 jackpot lotteries are lost without winning the jackpot during the low probability short game state (that is, all the results of the 40 jackpot lotteries after the special game is finished). Then, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 8D, when the special symbol X3 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability short gaming state as described above. In addition, if the number of high-precision times is set to 6 and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-time-saving gaming state (normal gaming state), the number of hours-shortening is set to 20 times, and the time of winning the jackpot If the gaming state is a short-time gaming state (high-probability short-time gaming state or low-probability short-time gaming state), the short-time number of times is set to 40 times.
And if the number of shorts is set to 20, the result of the six big wins will be lost without winning a big win during the high-probability short-time gaming state set after the end of the special game. The gaming state is changed to the short gaming state when the probability is low. In addition, the results of the 14 jackpot lotteries are all lost (that is, all the results of the 20 jackpot lotteries are lost after the special game is finished) without winning the jackpot during the low probability short game state. Then, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. When the number of time reductions is set to 40, the same processing as when the special symbol X2 or X7 is determined is performed.
In addition, when winning a big hit during the high probability gaming state and the low probability short time gaming state, the high probability number and the short time number will be set again based on the determined special symbol type. Yes.

(Overview of determination of the fluctuation pattern table 114 and the fluctuation pattern table 114 at the start of fluctuation (at the time of the big hit lottery))
As described above, the fluctuation pattern table 114 is for determining a fluctuation mode command and a fluctuation pattern command.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the determination result. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are used to determine the variation pattern of the variation effect. Variation time) is determined. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into the first half part and the second half part, the aspect and variation time of the first half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode command, The fluctuation time is determined by a fluctuation pattern command.
Specifically, the determined variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300, based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command, A specific mode (for example, an image or the like to be displayed on the display unit 21a) of the changing effect for informing the result of the big hit lottery is determined.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation mode commands and variation pattern commands are provided, and each variation mode command and variation pattern command are associated with the variation pattern table 114. For each variation pattern table 114, the types of variation mode commands and variation pattern commands to be determined and the determination ratio are set.

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a table A, a table B, a table C1, a table C2, a table C3, a table C4, a table C5, a table F, and a table G as the variation pattern table 114 (FIG. 10). , See FIG. As described above, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249, and either The variation pattern table 114 is selected, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the obtained variation pattern random number and the selected variation pattern table 114.

  Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game executed based on the winning of the jackpot (the number of times of special symbol variation display, the number of times of winning the jackpot lottery result) is predetermined. Every time the jackpot lottery is performed until the number of finishes, the variation pattern table 114 to be selected when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined can be switched, and the predetermined number of finishes After that, the same variation pattern table 114 is selected without performing the switching described above. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation pattern table 114 to be selected at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is determined according to the number of variations from the end of the special game (see FIG. 10). .

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special game according to the game state at the time of winning the jackpot (when the jackpot lottery is performed) and the type of the special symbol determined based on the win A variation pattern table 114 to be selected at the time of a lottery lottery (when the special symbol is varied) after the end of is completed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the special symbol X1 is determined in the normal game state (non-time saving game state) and the special symbol X1 is determined, the number of changes from the end of the special game is The table C1 is selected, the table C2 is selected when the number of times of change since the end of the special game is 2nd to 6th, and the table C4 is selected when the number of times of change since the end of the special game is 7th to 99th. Table C5 is selected when the number of changes from the end of the game is the 100th, table B is selected when the number of changes from the end of the special game is the 101st to the 120th, and the number of changes from the end of the special game is after the 121st Table A is selected.
Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the special symbol X7 is determined by winning a big hit in the low probability short-time gaming state or the high probability short-time gaming state (in the short-time gaming state), the special game ends. Table C1 is selected when the number of changes from the first time, table C2 is selected when the number of changes from the end of the special game is 2nd to 6th, and the number of changes from the end of the special game is the 7th to 39th Table C3 is selected, table C5 is selected when the number of times of change since the end of the special game is 40th, table B is selected when the number of times of change since the end of the special game is 41st to 60th, and from the end of the special game Table A is selected when the number of times of fluctuation is 61st.

Next, determination processing of the variation pattern table 114 selected when the variation mode command and variation pattern command are determined will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment is provided with a selection state flag, a selection counter, and an offset value as parameters for determining the variation pattern table 114, and is used for determining the variation pattern table 114 as described above. As the tables, a selection state flag / selection counter table 115, an offset value table 116, and a setting table 117 are provided. The values of the various parameters described above are set based on these tables, and the variation pattern table 114 is determined based on the values of the parameters.

The selection state flag is for determining an offset value to be described later.
As shown in FIG. 11, the selection state flag / selection counter table 115 has a value set in the selection state flag for each gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and for each special symbol type determined at the time of the winning. Is predetermined. Then, at the end of the special game based on the jackpot winning, referring to the selection state flag / selection counter table 115, according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the type of special symbol determined at the time of the winning, Either value is set in the selection state flag.

  As shown in FIG. 11, according to the selection state flag / selection counter table 115, when the special symbol X1 is determined during the non-time saving gaming state (in the normal gaming state), “3” is displayed in the selection state flag. When the special symbol X2 is determined, “1” is set to the selection state flag, and when the special symbol X3 is determined, “2” is set to the selection state flag, and the special symbol X4 is determined. Is selected, the selected state flag is set to “3”, the special symbol X5 is determined, the selected state flag is set to “4”, and the special symbol X6 is determined to be selected. Is set to “5”, and when the special symbol X7 is determined, the selection state flag is set to “6”, and when the special symbol X8 is determined, “7” is set to the selection state flag. . In addition, when the special symbol X1 is determined in the short-time gaming state (during the high-probability short-time gaming state or the low-probability short-time gaming state), “3” is set in the selection state flag, and the special symbol X2 is determined. Is selected, the selected state flag is set to “6”, the special symbol X3 is determined, the selected state flag is set to “6”, and the special symbol X4 is determined to be the selected state flag. When “3” is set and the special symbol X5 is determined, “4” is set in the selection state flag, and when the special symbol X6 is determined, “5” is set in the selection state flag. When the symbol X7 is determined, “6” is set to the selection state flag, and when the special symbol X8 is determined, “7” is set to the selection state flag.

  In addition, when the jackpot is won or when the count value of a selection counter described later reaches 0, “0” is set in the selection state flag.

The selection counter determines an offset value to be described later together with the above-described selection state flag. This selection counter counts down an initial value indicating the number of changes (that is, the number of ends) from the end of the special game to the end of switching of the change pattern table 114. That is, the count value of this selection counter indicates the remaining number of initial values indicating the number of fluctuations until the switching of the fluctuation pattern table 114 is completed. As a result, the change mode command and It is possible to specify the number of times of change after the end of the special game when the change pattern command is determined (when the jackpot lottery is performed).
As shown in FIG. 11, in the selection state flag / selection counter table 115, an initial value to be set in the selection counter is previously stored for each gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and for each special symbol type determined at the time of winning. It has been established. Then, at the end of the special game based on the jackpot winning, the selection state flag / selection counter table 115 is referred to, and the initial state corresponding to the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning and the type of the special symbol determined at the winning The value is set in the selection counter.
Further, every time the change of the special symbol ends (a special figure stop display time described later elapses), the count value of the selection counter is decremented by 1, and after reaching 0, the count value remains 0. It has become so.

  As shown in FIG. 11, according to the selection state flag / selection counter table 115, “120” is set in the selection counter when the special symbol X1 is determined in the non-short-time gaming state (in the normal gaming state). When the special symbol X2 is determined, the selection counter is set to “60”, when the special symbol X3 is determined, the selection counter is set to “40”, and the special symbol X4 is determined. “120” is set in the selection counter, “100” is set in the selection counter when the special symbol X5 is determined, and “80” is set in the selection counter when the special symbol X6 is determined. When the special symbol X7 is determined, “60” is set to the selection counter, and when the special symbol X8 is determined, “120” is set to the selection counter. . In addition, when the special symbol X1 is determined during the short-time gaming state (during the high-probability short-time gaming state or the low-probability short-time gaming state), the selection counter is set to “120” and the special symbol X2 is determined. In this case, “60” is set in the selection counter, “60” is set in the selection counter when the special symbol X3 is determined, and “120” is set in the selection counter when the special symbol X4 is determined. When the special symbol X5 is determined, “100” is set to the selection counter. When the special symbol X6 is determined, “80” is set to the selection counter, and the special symbol X7 is determined. In this case, “60” is set in the selection counter, and “120” is set in the selection counter when the special symbol X8 is determined.

  For example, when “120” is set in the selection counter (when the special symbol X1, X4, or X8 is determined during the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state), the value of the selection counter is set to 0. The variation pattern table 114 is switched until it reaches (the number of variations from the end of the special game reaches the 120th), and thereafter (the 121st and subsequent times), the variation pattern table 114 is not switched, and the same variation pattern table 114 is switched. Will be selected. Also, for example, when “60” is set in the selection counter (when the special symbol X2 or X7 is determined during the non-short-time gaming state or during the short-time gaming state, the special symbol X3 is determined during the short-time gaming state. ), The change pattern table 114 is switched until the value of the selection counter reaches 0 (until the 60th change from the end of the special game), and after reaching 0 (after the 61st). The change pattern table 114 is not switched, and the same change pattern table 114 is selected.

  In addition, when the jackpot is won or when the count value of the selection counter reaches 0, the selection counter is reset (that is, “0” is set).

The offset value is for determining the fluctuation pattern table 114.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the offset value table 116, an offset value is determined for each selection state flag and count value of the selection counter. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the setting table 118 has a variation pattern table 114 corresponding to the offset value.
Then, when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined (at the time of the jackpot lottery), the offset value table 116 is referred to, and an offset value corresponding to the selection state flag and the count value of the selection counter at that time is determined. The variation pattern table 114 corresponding to the determined offset value is determined with reference to the setting table 118. As a result, the variation pattern table 114 selected when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined is determined.

As shown in FIG. 12, according to the offset value table 116, when the selection state flag is “0” at the time when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined (a jackpot lottery is performed), the selection counter When the count value is 0, “0” is determined as the offset value.
Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is “1”, “1” is determined as the offset value when the count value of the selection counter is 1 to 20. When the count value of the selection counter is 21, “6” is determined as the offset value. When the count value of the selection counter is 22 to 54, “4” is determined as the offset value. When the count value is 55, “8” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 56 to 60, “7” is determined as the offset value.
Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is “2”, “1” is determined as the offset value when the count value of the selection counter is 1 to 20. When the count value of the selection counter is 21, “6” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 22 to 34, “4” is determined as the offset value. When the count value is 35, “8” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 36 to 40, “7” is determined as the offset value.

Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is “3”, “1” is determined as the offset value when the count value of the selection counter is 1 to 20. When the count value of the selection counter is 21, “6” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 22 to 114, “5” is determined as the offset value. When the count value is 115 to 119, “3” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 120, “2” is determined as the offset value.
Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command is “4”, “1” is determined as the offset value when the count value of the selection counter is 1 to 20. When the count value of the selection counter is 21, “6” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 22 to 94, “5” is determined as the offset value. When the count value is 95 to 99, “3” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 100, “2” is determined as the offset value.

Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is “5”, when the count value of the selection counter is 1 to 20, “1” is determined as the offset value. When the count value of the selection counter is 21, “6” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 22 to 74, “4” is determined as the offset value. When the count value is 75 to 79, “3” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 80, “2” is determined as the offset value.
Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is “6”, “1” is determined as the offset value when the count value of the selection counter is 1 to 20. When the count value of the selection counter is 21, “6” is determined as the offset value. When the count value of the selection counter is 22 to 54, “4” is determined as the offset value. When the count value is 55 to 59, “3” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 60, “2” is determined as the offset value.

  Further, when the selection state flag at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is “7”, “1” is determined as the offset value when the count value of the selection counter is 1 to 20. When the count value of the selection counter is 21, “6” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 22 to 114, “4” is determined as the offset value. When the count value is 115 to 119, “3” is determined as the offset value, and when the count value of the selection counter is 120, “2” is determined as the offset value.

  As shown in FIG. 13, according to the setting table 117, when the determined offset value is “0”, the table A is determined as the variation pattern table 114, and is “1”. Table B is determined as the variation pattern table 114, and when it is “2”, the table C1 is determined as the variation pattern table 114, and when it is “3”, the table C2 is determined as the variation pattern table 114. When it is determined to be “4”, the table C3 is determined as the variation pattern table 114, and when it is “5”, the table C4 is determined as the variation pattern table 114 and is “6”. Table C5 is determined as the fluctuation pattern table 114, and if it is “7”, the fluctuation pattern table 114 14 Table F is determined as the table G is determined as the variation pattern table 114 in the case was "8".

  Next, regarding the determination process of the variation pattern table 114, when the special symbol X2 is determined during the normal gaming state (in the non-short-time gaming state) and during the high-probability short-time gaming state (in the short-time gaming state) The case where X4 is determined will be specifically described as an example.

(1) When the special symbol X2 is determined during the normal gaming state When the big symbol is won and the special symbol X2 is determined during the normal gaming state, the selection state flag is set to “0” and the selection counter The count value is set to “0”. After that, when the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X2 is completed, “1” is set to the selection state flag and “60” is set to the count value of the selection counter based on the selection state flag / selection counter table 115. (See FIG. 11).
Here, since the high probability short game state or the low probability short game state is set until the number of changes after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X2 reaches 40 times, the second game region 12b is entered. The game ball is launched to the second start winning prize opening 16, and the second special figure random number is acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16. In addition, since the normal game state (low probability non-short game state) is set after the number of times of change after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X2 is 41, the game toward the first game area 12a is set. A ball is launched, and a first special figure random number is acquired by entering a game ball into the first start winning opening 15.

  For example, in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of changes after the end of the special game is the first change), since the count value of the selection counter is “60”, the offset value table Based on 116, “7” is determined as the offset value (see FIG. 12). Since the determined offset value is “7”, based on the setting table 117, the table F is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be selected in the first jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (see FIG. 10). ).

  In addition, for example, in the sixth jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of changes after the end of the special game is the sixth change), the count value of the selection counter is “55 (= 60-5)”. Therefore, “8” is determined as the offset value based on the offset value table 116 (see FIG. 12). Since the determined offset value is “8”, based on the setting table 117, the table G is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be selected in the sixth jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (see FIG. 10). ).

  Also, for example, in the 60th jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of changes after the end of the special game is the 60th change), the count value of the selection counter is “1 (= 60−59)”. Therefore, “1” is determined as the offset value based on the offset value table 116 (see FIG. 12). Since the determined offset value is “1”, based on the setting table 117, the table B is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be selected in the 60th jackpot lottery after the special game (see FIG. 10). ).

For example, in the 61st jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of times of change since the end of the special game is the 61st change), the count value of the selection counter is set to “0 (= 60-60)”. Therefore, “0” is set in the selection state flag. Thus, “0” is determined as the offset value based on the offset value table 117 (see FIG. 12). Since the determined offset value is “0”, based on the setting table 117, the table A is determined as the variation pattern table 114 selected in the 61st jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (see FIG. 10). ).
It should be noted that, in the jackpot lottery after the 62nd special game, the selection status flag is always “0” and the count value of the selection counter is “0”. A is determined.

(2) When the special symbol X4 is determined during the high probability short game state When the big symbol is won during the high probability short game state and the special symbol X4 is determined, the selection state flag is set to “0”. “0” is set to the count value of the selection counter. After that, when the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X4 is finished, “3” is set to the selection state flag and “120” is set to the count value of the selection counter based on the selection state flag / selection counter table 115. (See FIG. 11).
Here, since the high probability short game state or the low probability short game state is set until the number of changes after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X4 reaches 100 times, the second game area 12b is entered. The game ball is launched to the second start winning prize opening 16, and the second special figure random number is acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16. In addition, since the normal game state (low probability non-short game state) is set after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X2 is 101 or more, the game toward the first game area 12a is set. A ball is launched, and a first special figure random number is acquired by entering a game ball into the first start winning opening 15.

  For example, in the seventh jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of changes after the end of the special game is the seventh change), the count value of the selection counter is “114 (= 120-6)”. Therefore, “5” is determined as the offset value based on the offset value table 116 (see FIG. 12). Since the determined offset value is “5”, the table C4 is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be selected in the seventh jackpot lottery after the end of the special game based on the setting table 117 (see FIG. 10). ).

  In addition, for example, in the 120th jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of changes after the end of the special game is the 120th change), the count value of the selection counter is “1 (= 120−119)”. Therefore, “1” is determined as the offset value based on the offset value table 116 (see FIG. 12). Since the determined offset value is “1”, based on the setting table 117, the table B is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be selected in the 120th jackpot lottery after the special game (see FIG. 10). ).

For example, in the 121st jackpot lottery after the end of the special game (the number of changes after the end of the special game is the 121st change), the count value of the selection counter becomes “0 (= 120−120)”. Therefore, “0” is set in the selection state flag. Thus, “0” is determined as the offset value based on the offset value table 117 (see FIG. 12). Since the determined offset value is “0”, based on the setting table 117, the table A is determined as the variation pattern table 114 to be selected in the 121st jackpot lottery after the special game (see FIG. 10). ).
In the jackpot lottery after the 122nd special game, the selection state flag is always “0” and the count value of the selection counter is “0”. A is determined.

  When the variation pattern table 114 is determined as described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the determined variation pattern table 114. Here, of the variation pattern table 114, the table A and the table C4 are specifically described, and the description of the other variation pattern table 114 is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9A, according to the table A, the special symbol Z1 or Z2 (the symbol type value “00H”) is determined (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery is lost), and the current symbol When the number of holds (first special figure hold number, second special figure hold number) is 0 or 1, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 229, the fluctuation pattern of “13-second fluctuation” (change in the first half) The variation mode command “00H” and the variation pattern command “00H” associated with the variation pattern in which the time is set to 0 seconds and the variation time of the second half portion is set to 13 seconds are determined, and the variation pattern random numbers are 230 to 239. If there is a fluctuation mode command associated with a fluctuation pattern of “60 seconds fluctuation” (a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the first half is set to 15 seconds and the fluctuation time of the second half is set to 45 seconds). “01H” and the variation pattern command “01H” are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 240 to 249, the variation pattern of “90 seconds variation” (the variation time of the first half is 15 seconds, the variation time of the second half is 75) The variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “02H” associated with the variation pattern set to seconds) are determined.
In addition, when the special symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the current number of holdings is 2 or more, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 229, the fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation time of the first half part) Fluctuation mode command “00H” and fluctuation pattern command “03H” are determined, and fluctuation pattern random numbers are 230-239. When the fluctuation pattern command “01H” and the fluctuation pattern command “01H” associated with the fluctuation pattern of “60 second fluctuation” are determined and the fluctuation pattern random number is 240 to 249, the “90 second fluctuation” is determined. The variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “02H” associated with the variation pattern are determined.

In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol X1 (symbol type value “01H”), X2 (symbol type value “02H”) or X3 (symbol type value “03H”) is determined, regardless of the current number of holds When the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “11H” associated with the variation pattern of “60 second variation” are determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249. , The variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “12H” associated with the variation pattern of “90-second variation” are determined.
In addition, the winner is a special symbol X4 (symbol type value “04H”), X5 (symbol type value “05H”), X6 (symbol type value “06H”), X7 (symbol type value “07H”) or X8 ( When the symbol type value “08H”) is determined, the variation mode command “associated with the variation pattern of“ 60 seconds variation ”when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, regardless of the current number of holds. When the variation pattern command “21H” is determined and the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249, the variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “22H” are associated with the variation pattern “90 seconds variation”. Is determined.

As shown in FIG. 9B, according to the table C4, when the special symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the current number of holds is 0 or 1, the fluctuation pattern random number is any value. The variation mode command “00H” and the variation pattern command “00H” associated with the variation pattern of “13-second variation” are surely determined.
In addition, when the special symbol Z1 or Z2 (symbol type value “00H”) is determined and the current number of holds is 2 or more, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 199, “3 seconds variation” When the variation mode command “00H” and the variation pattern command “03H” associated with the variation pattern are determined and the variation pattern random number is 200 to 235, the variation associated with the variation pattern of “13 seconds variation” When the mode command “00H” and the variation pattern command “00H” are determined and the variation pattern random numbers are 236 to 245, the variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern associated with the variation pattern of “60 second variation” When the command “01H” is determined and the variation pattern random number is 246 to 249, the variation pattern of “90 seconds variation” The associated change mode command "01H" and the variation pattern command "02H" is determined.

In addition, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol X1 (symbol type value “01H”), X2 (symbol type value “02H”) or X3 (symbol type value “03H”) is determined, regardless of the current number of holds When the variation pattern random number is 0 to 169, the variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “11H” associated with the variation pattern of “60 second variation” are determined, and the variation pattern random number is 170 to 249. , The variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “12H” associated with the variation pattern of “90-second variation” are determined.
Also, a special symbol X4 (symbol type value “04H”), X5 (symbol type value “05H”), X6 (symbol type value “06H”), X7 (symbol type value “07H”) or X8 (symbol is won in the jackpot. When the symbol type value “08H”) is determined, the variation mode command “associated with the variation pattern of“ 60 seconds variation ”when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 169, regardless of the current number of holds. 01H ”and the variation pattern command“ 21H ”are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 170 to 249, the variation mode command“ 01H ”and the variation pattern command“ 22H ”are associated with the variation pattern of“ 90 seconds variation ”. Is determined.

  The variation mode command and the variation pattern command determined as described above are transmitted to the sub-control board 300, the specific mode of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the variation effect command is determined based on the variation pattern command. The specific aspect of the latter half part of is determined. The variation effect is executed according to the specific mode determined as described above, and the total of the variation time of the first half portion set in the variation mode command and the variation time of the second half portion set in the variation pattern command. Is the time from the start to the end of the variation effect.

  Further, based on the above-described variation time, the variation display is performed in the effect display device 21 and the special symbol variation display is performed in the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31). Done. Specifically, when the start winning opening where the game ball has entered is the first start winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays the game ball during the above-mentioned variation time. When the starting winning port is the second starting winning port 16, the second special symbol display device 31 blinks during the above-described variation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Overview of pre-judgment processing)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored, the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number before the start of variation based on the first special figure random number. As a result of the jackpot lottery that can be determined for the special figure random number or the second special figure random number, a pre-determination process for determining the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command can be executed.
By executing this pre-determination process, the suspension is stored for the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number stored, the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command determined at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in advance. Thereby, it is possible to execute a pre-reading effect that makes a predetermined suggestion for the hold before the start of the change of the special symbol based on the hold. The prefetch effect will be described later.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the case where the normal gaming state (low probability non-short game state) is set, or the low probability short game state or the high probability short game When the state is set and the second special figure random number is stored, the above-described preliminary determination process is executed. On the other hand, when the first special figure random number is stored when the low probability short gaming state or the high probability short gaming state is set, the second special figure random number is set when the normal gaming state is set. When the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored during the execution of the special game, the above-described preliminary determination process is not executed.
Then, when the pre-determination process is executed, a pre-determination command including the determination contents by the pre-determination process (result of jackpot lottery, variation mode command, variation pattern command, etc.) is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and When the determination process is not executed, the above-described prior determination command is not transmitted to the sub control board 300.

Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, based on the count value of the selection counter (the remaining number of initial values set corresponding to the number of fluctuations until the switching of the fluctuation pattern table 114 is completed). Thus, the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is determined. That is, the variation pattern table 114 to be selected at the time of determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is determined based on the number of variations after the end of the special game.
And the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment also performs a change (a special symbol change display, a jackpot) that is executed based on the stored first special figure random number or the second special figure random number even when performing the pre-determination process. Based on the number of fluctuations of the lottery), the variation pattern table 114 at the time when the variation is performed is determined, and the determined variation mode command and variation pattern command are determined based on the variation pattern table 114. Has been.

  Specifically, in the prior determination process when the second special figure random number is stored when the high probability short-time gaming state is set, the fluctuation at the execution time of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number The number of times (the number of times of change from the end of the special game) is specified using the selection counter described above. Then, the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed during the high-probability short-time gaming state (that is, the variation number based on the stored second special figure random number is the sixth time since the end of the special game). Or a change based on the stored second special figure random number is executed during the low-probability short-time gaming state in which the change is made after the high-probability short-time gaming state ends (that is, the stored When it is specified that the number of fluctuations based on the second special figure random number is the seventh or later from the end of the special game), after determining the fluctuation pattern table 114 at the time when the fluctuation is performed, the fluctuation pattern table 114 Based on the above, the determined variation mode command and variation pattern command are determined.

Further, in the prior determination process when the second special figure random number is stored when the low probability short-time gaming state is set, the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed as described above. The number of fluctuations at the time is specified using the selection counter described above. Then, the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed during the low probability short-time gaming state (that is, the fluctuation number of fluctuations based on the stored second special figure random number is the set short time number Is determined), the change mode command and change pattern command to be determined are determined based on the change pattern table 114 at the time when the change is performed.
The change based on the second special figure random number stored during the low-probability short-time gaming state is executed after the change to the normal gaming state (that is, the fluctuation number of fluctuations based on the stored second special figure random number is Includes information indicating that the execution of the pre-reading effect is prohibited without performing the determination of the variation pattern table 114, the determination of the variation mode command, and the variation pattern command. A prior determination command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. This prohibits the execution of the pre-reading effect that is stored during the low-probability short-game state but is subject to the suspension in which the change is executed after switching to the normal game state.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the preliminary determination process when the second special figure random number is stored during the high probability short-time gaming state, the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number Is determined not only when it is executed during the high probability short-time gaming state but also when it is executed after switching to the low probability short-time gaming state, the variation pattern table 114 at the time when the variation is performed is determined. On the basis of the variation pattern table 114, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command to be determined are determined.

  On the other hand, in the prior determination process when the first special figure random number is stored in the case where the normal gaming state is set, the fluctuation pattern table 114 at the time when the fluctuation based on the stored first special figure random number is performed. The change mode command and the change pattern command are determined based on the change pattern table 114 selected at the time when the first special figure random number is stored.

(Overview of the pre-determination process when the first special figure random number is stored during the normal gaming state)
Next, the prior determination process when the first special figure random number is stored during the normal gaming state will be specifically described. Here, a case where a big win is won in the normal gaming state and the special symbol X1 is determined, but the case where the normal gaming state is set by completing 100 variations without winning the big win will be described as an example.

In the above-described case, for example, if the first special figure random number is stored while the number of changes from the end of the special game is the 101st change, the prior determination process is executed.
In this pre-determination process, first, based on the stored first special figure random number, determination of the big win lottery result (big win or loss) is performed, and the types of special symbols to be determined (X1, X2, X3) , Z1) is determined. When this determination is made, the first pre-determination command configured from the information indicating the stored type of suspension (first special figure random number) and the information indicating the determined special symbol type as a pre-determination command, It is stored in an effect transmission data storage area to be described later.

Further, the determined variation mode command and variation pattern command are determined. As described above, in this preliminary determination process, the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time when the first special figure random number is stored is used. The variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the above. Therefore, the variation pattern table 114 is determined by the same processing as the determination of the variation pattern table 114 at the time of the above-described variation start (at the time of the big hit lottery).
Specifically, when the number of changes after the special game is 101 is 101, the selection state flag is set to “3”, and the count value of the selection counter is “20 (= 120-100)”. Therefore, “1” is determined as the offset value, and the variation pattern table 114 selected by this is determined to be the table B.

Then, based on the stored first special figure random number (variation pattern random number) and the determined table B, the determination of the variation mode command and the variation pattern command to be determined is performed. When this determination is performed, the second preliminary determination command and the third preliminary determination command are stored in the effect transmission data storage area as the preliminary determination command. The second prior determination command is composed of information indicating that the transmission content of the command is related to the first half of the variation effect and information indicating the type of the variation mode command. The third prior determination command is composed of information indicating that the transmission content of the command relates to the latter half of the variation effect and information indicating the type of variation pattern command.
The pre-determination commands (first pre-determination command, second pre-determination command and third pre-determination command) stored in the effect transmission data storage area are transmitted to the sub-control board 300, thereby storing the first special command stored therein. Information on the special symbol, the variation mode command, and the variation pattern command determined based on the random number is transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

(Overview of the pre-determination process when the second special figure random number is stored during the short-time gaming state)
Next, the prior determination process when the second special figure random number is stored in the short-time gaming state (low probability short-game state or high probability short-game state) will be specifically described.

(Provisional judgment of lottery results and special symbol types)
Also in this pre-determination process, first, determination of the jackpot lottery result and determination of the type of special symbol to be determined are performed based on the stored second special figure random number.
However, in this preliminary determination process, at this time, the second special feature stored as the jackpot lottery result is not specified without specifying the gaming state at the time when the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed. Whether the random number is lost in either low probability gaming state (low probability short game state or normal gaming state) and high probability gaming state (high probability short time gaming state), low probability gaming state and high probability gaming state It is tentatively determined whether it is a big hit in any case, or it is a loss in the low probability gaming state but a big hit in the high probability gaming state (that is, whether it is a big hit only in the high probability gaming state) .
Specifically, based on the low probability determination table 110a and the high probability determination table 110b, the provisional determination described above is performed, and the stored second special figure random number (big hit determination random number) When it is 0 to 10000 or 16561 to 65535, it is determined that the game is lost in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, and when it is 10001 to 10656, the low probability gaming state and the high probability are determined. In any of the gaming states, it is determined that the game is a big hit, and in the case of 10657 to 16560, it is determined that the game is lost in the low probability gaming state but the jackpot in the high probability gaming state.

And based on this temporary determination result, the kind of special symbol is determined temporarily.
Specifically, when it is determined that the game is lost in both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, it is tentatively determined that the determined special symbol is the losing symbol Z2. In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, and when it is determined to be a jackpot in the high probability gaming state although it is lost in the low probability gaming state The special symbol type (X4, X5, X6, X7, X8) to be determined is tentatively determined based on the stored second special symbol random number (per symbol determination random number) and the second determination table 111b. .

Further, in this preliminary determination process, when the above-mentioned jackpot lottery result is provisionally determined, a provisional lottery determination value indicating the determination result is determined.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a provisional lottery determination value table 118 for determining a provisional lottery determination value. Based on this table, the above-described provisional lottery determination value is determined. Yes. As shown in FIG. 14, according to the provisional lottery determination value table 118, when it is determined that the game is lost in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, and the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state. In any case, if it is determined to be a big win, the provisional lottery determination value “00H” is determined. The provisional lottery determination value “10H” is determined.

When the special symbol type is provisionally determined, the provisional lottery determination value determined as described above and the symbol type value corresponding to the provisionally determined special symbol type are provisionally determined. The symbol determination value is determined. The provisional symbol determination value is used when determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, and is a value calculated by adding the symbol type value to the determined provisional lottery determination value (ie, provisional lottery Sum of judgment value and symbol type value).
For example, when it is determined that both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are jackpots, and it is determined that the determined special symbol type is X6, “00H” is determined as the provisional lottery determination value. In addition, since “06H” is determined as the symbol type value (see FIG. 6), “06H (= 00H + 06H)” is determined as the provisional symbol determination value.
In addition, for example, if it is determined that the game is lost in the low probability game state but is a big hit in the high probability game state, and it is determined that the type of the special symbol to be determined is X4, “10H” is determined (see FIG. 14), and “04H” is determined as the symbol type value (see FIG. 6), so “14H (= 10H + 04H)” is determined as the provisional symbol determination value.
For example, when it is determined that the game is lost both in the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, as described above, the determined special symbol is determined to be Z2. Then, “00H” is determined as the provisional lottery determination value (see FIG. 14), and “00H” is determined as the symbol type value, and therefore “00H (= 00H + 00H)” is determined as the provisional symbol determination value. .

  The provisional symbol determination value is determined as “00H” when it is determined that the jackpot lottery result based on the stored second special figure random number is lost in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state. If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the stored second special figure random number is determined to be a jackpot in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, any of “04H” to “08H” “14H” to “18H” when it is determined that the result of the jackpot lottery based on the determined and stored second special figure random number is lost in the low-probability gaming state but is a jackpot in the high-probability gaming state Is determined.

  Then, when the preliminary determination of the jackpot lottery result and the temporary determination of the special symbol type are performed, information indicating the stored type of suspension (second special figure random number) as a preliminary determination command and A first pre-determination command composed of information indicating the type of special symbol determined provisionally is stored in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Identification of the time when the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed and determination of the process)
As described above, in this pre-determination process, the time point at which the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed is specified using the selection counter described above, and according to the specific content, A process for determining the variation pattern table 114 to be selected (that is, a process in the case where the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed during the low probability short game state or the high probability short game state), or Processing for transmitting a pre-determination command including information prohibiting execution of the pre-reading effect without determining the variation pattern table 114 to the sub-control board 300 (that is, variation based on the stored second special figure random number is a normal gaming state) One of the processes when executed in the middle).

Specifically, in the pre-determination process when the second special figure random number is stored in the short-time gaming state (in the low-probability short-time gaming state or in the high-probability short-time gaming state), The change based on the stored second special figure random number is executed in consideration of the number of the second special figure random number already stored at that time and the execution status of the fluctuation based on the second special figure random number at that time. Specifics regarding when to be made are made.
More specifically, with respect to the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored during the short-time gaming state, a correction value corresponding to the execution phase data indicating the execution state of the special figure game at that time Is added, and the determination value is calculated by subtracting the second special figure holding number at the time and an adjustment value described later from the added value. The determination value calculated in this way becomes information for specifying the execution time of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number. Based on the calculated determination value, it is determined which of the above-described processes is to be executed in the prior determination process, and the selection is performed based on the selection counter offset value determined according to the determination value. The variation pattern table 114 to be determined is determined.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a correction value table 119 as a table used in the above-described prior determination process, and the above-described correction values are set based on this table. .

The execution phase data indicates the execution state of the special figure game and the special game, and can specify which one of a plurality of function modules constituting a special figure related control process described later is executed.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the execution phase data, the state from the end of the change of the special symbol to the start of the change of the special symbol (the number of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold When the number is 0 and the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, or after the special symbols change, the stored hold is read. Data “00H” indicating the state of waiting for special symbol variation, which is a state until the variation based on the hold is started), until the set variation time elapses after the variation of the special symbol is started The data “01H” indicating the special symbol changing state which is the state, and the data “01” indicating the special symbol stop display state which is a state from when the special symbol is stopped and displayed until the set special symbol stop display time elapses. 02H ", jackpot In the case of winning, “03H” indicating the state before the special game grand prize opening is opened after the special figure stop display time elapses until the special game is started, the special game is being executed. “04H” indicating the game control state, “05H” indicating the closed state of the special game grand prize opening state in which the round game is ended, and the state in which all the round games are ended and the special game end process is executed. One of “06H” indicating a special game completion waiting state is set.

Further, the correction value is a value determined according to the execution phase data, and in specifying the execution point of the fluctuation based on the second special figure random number stored during the short-time gaming state, This is used to correct the count value of the selection counter at the storage time according to the execution state of the special figure game at the storage time.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the correction value table 119, a correction value is set for each execution phase data that can be set during the short-time gaming state. When the second special figure random number is stored during the short-time gaming state, the correction value based on the execution phase data at that time is determined with reference to the correction value table 119.

  As described above, when the second special figure random number is stored during the short-time gaming state, the above-described prior determination process is executed, and when the second special figure random number is stored during the execution of the special game, The pre-determination process is not executed. Therefore, the execution state of the special figure game at the time when the above-described pre-determination process is executed (the time when the second special figure random number is stored) is any of the special symbol change waiting state, the special symbol changing state, or the special symbol stop display state. It becomes.

Here, the number of times of change is incremented by 1 every time the change of the special symbol is started. However, during the special symbol change waiting state, the change of the special symbol has not been started and the number of changes has not yet been incremented by 1. . Therefore, when the second special figure random number is stored during the special symbol fluctuation waiting state, in order to calculate the selection counter offset value for specifying the execution time of the fluctuation based on the second special figure random number, A predetermined value (here, “1”) is determined as a correction value (see FIG. 15) in order to correct the count value of the selection counter as much as the number of fluctuations is not incremented by 1 (see FIG. 15). A process of adding 1 to the value is performed.
On the other hand, in the special symbol changing state and the special symbol stop display state, since the change of the special symbol has started, the number of changes has already been incremented by one. Therefore, when the second special figure random number is stored during the special symbol changing state or the special symbol stop display state, the count value of the selection counter at the time of the storage is calculated in order to calculate the selection counter offset value described above. There is no need to make corrections. Therefore, in this case, a predetermined value (here, “0”) is determined as the correction value (see FIG. 15), and a process of adding 0 to the count value of the selection counter is performed.
The type of execution phase data to be set, the time when the number of fluctuations is incremented, the offset value, etc. are set according to the type of pachinko machine and the setting contents in various tables, and the correction value is These can be determined appropriately according to the setting contents. For example, when the second special figure random number is stored during the special symbol change waiting state, the correction value is “0”, and the second special figure random number is stored during the special symbol changing state and the special symbol stop display state. It is also possible to set “−1” as the correction value, and add these values to the count value of the selection counter to execute the processing described later.

In addition, when the second special figure random number is newly stored, the second special figure random number may already be stored. Therefore, in order to specify the execution point of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number, it is necessary to consider the fluctuation executed based on the already stored second special figure random number.
Therefore, in the above-described preliminary determination process, the second special figure holding number at the time of storing the second special figure random number is subtracted from the value obtained by adding the correction value to the count value of the selection counter, and the stored second special figure is stored. The count value of the selection counter corresponding to the change execution time based on the random number is calculated.

The adjustment value is used to determine whether or not the gaming state is switched to the normal gaming state (low probability non-short gaming state) at the time of execution of the variation based on the second special figure random number stored during the short-time gaming state. A value used to calculate the determination value by adjusting the count value of the selection counter corresponding to the time point of execution of the variation based on the second special figure random number calculated as described above according to the selection state flag It is.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the initial value set in the selection counter is determined according to the determined special symbol regardless of what special symbol is determined in any gaming state. The value is larger by 20 (see FIGS. 8 and 11). In other words, the change pattern table 114 is switched until the number of changes from the end of the special game reaches the number of times shortened +20 times.
Then, the special symbol is changed without winning the jackpot, and when the count value of the selection counter reaches 20, the number of time reductions becomes 0, and the gaming state is switched from the low probability short gaming state to the normal gaming state. That is, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state before the switching of the variation pattern table 114 is completed (that is, the number of times of variation from the end of the special game reaches the number of time reductions + 20).
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the adjustment value described above, the number of changes from the end of the special game to the end of the switching of the change pattern table 114, and the game state after the end of the special game are normal. “20” corresponding to the difference from the number of changes until switching to the gaming state is set. Then, as described above, when the count value of the selection counter corresponding to the change execution time based on the second special figure random number is calculated, the determination is performed by subtracting the adjustment value “20” from the calculated count value. A value is calculated.
Here, the determination value calculated as described above is 1 or more when the number of times of change at the time of execution of the change based on the second special figure random number is within the number of time reductions, and the time of execution of the change based on the second special figure random number. When the number of fluctuations exceeds the number of time reductions, it becomes 0 or less. That is, if the calculated determination value is 1 or more, the execution time of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number can be specified as being in a short-time game, and if it is 0 or less, the stored second The execution time of the fluctuation based on the special figure random number can be specified as being in the normal gaming state (in the non-time-short gaming state).

In the above case, if the determination value is 1 or more, a value obtained by adding the adjustment value to the determination value is determined as the selection counter offset value. Then, the variation pattern table 114 is determined based on the selection counter offset value.
The determination of the variation pattern table 114 is performed by using the selection counter offset value determined as described above instead of the count value of the selection counter, so that the variation pattern table 114 at the time of the above-described variation start (at the time of the big hit lottery) is used. It is performed by the same process as the determination. That is, the offset value is determined based on the selection state flag and the selection counter offset value. Then, the selected variation pattern table 114 is determined based on the offset value, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the variation pattern table 114. When this determination is performed, the second prior determination command and the third prior determination command are stored in the effect transmission data storage area as the prior determination command as described above.

On the other hand, if the determination value is 0 or less, the above-described second pre-determination command and third are used as the pre-determination command without performing the determination of the variation pattern table 114, the determination of the variation mode command, and the variation pattern command. Instead of the pre-determination command, a first prohibition determination command and a second prohibition determination command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 that the execution of the pre-reading effect is prohibited are transmitted to the sub-control board 300. The first prohibition determination command is composed of information indicating that the transmission content of the command is related to the first half of the variation effect and information indicating that the prefetch effect is prohibited. The second prohibition determination command includes information indicating that the transmission content of the command relates to the latter half of the variation effect and information indicating that the prefetch effect is prohibited.
Then, the preliminary determination commands (first preliminary determination command, first prohibition determination command, and second prohibition determination command) stored in the effect transmission data storage area are transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

(Determination of variation mode command and variation pattern command)
Here, in determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, the gaming state at the time when the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is executed is in the high probability gaming state (in the high probability short-time gaming state). ) Or in the low probability gaming state (in the low probability short-time gaming state), and the already determined provisional symbol determination value is corrected based on the identification result. Then, using the corrected provisional symbol determination value (hereinafter referred to as a corrected symbol determination value), the above-described variation mode command and variation pattern command are determined.

Specifically, the main RAM 103 in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a high-accuracy number storage area for storing the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state (high-probability short-time gaming state) ends. Yes. When the offset value is determined as described above, the above correction value is added to the stored value in the high-accuracy count storage area at the time when the second special figure random number is stored, and the second special value is calculated from the added value. By subtracting the second special figure pending number at the time of storing the random number in the figure, the stored value in the high-accuracy number storage area corresponding to the change execution point based on the stored second special figure random number (hereinafter referred to as the subtraction result value). ) Is calculated.
The subtraction result value calculated as described above is 1 or more when the gaming state at the time of execution of the variation based on the second special figure random number is a high probability gaming state (high probability short-time gaming state), and the second special figure random number If the gaming state at the time of execution of the variation based on is a low probability gaming state (low probability short gaming state or normal gaming state), it becomes 0 or less. That is, if the calculated subtraction result value is 1 or more, the gaming state at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number can be specified as a high probability gaming state, and if it is 0 or less. The gaming state at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number can be specified as the low probability gaming state.

When the gaming state at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is specified as the high probability gaming state, when the temporary symbol determination value is “00H” (low probability gaming state) And when it is determined that the game is lost in both the high probability game state and the temporary symbol determination value is any of “04H” to “08H” (in the low probability game state and the high probability game state) In any case, when it is determined to be a big hit), the temporary symbol determination value is determined as it is as the corrected symbol determination value without performing any special correction. In addition, when the provisional symbol determination value is any of “14H” to “18H” (when it is determined that the game is lost in the low-probability gaming state but is a big hit in the high-probability gaming state), the provisional symbol determination value A value obtained by subtracting “10H” from the symbol determination value (that is, any of “04H” to “08H”) is determined as a corrected symbol determination value.
On the other hand, when it is specified that the gaming state at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is the low probability gaming state, the provisional symbol determination value is “00H”, and When the temporary symbol determination value is any one of “04H” to “08H”, the temporary symbol determination value is determined as it is as the corrected symbol determination value without performing any special correction, as described above. When the temporary symbol determination value is any of “14H” to “18H”, these are all determined to be lost in the low-probability gaming state, so “00H” is used as the correction symbol determination value. decide.

  Since the corrected symbol determination value determined as described above indicates a symbol type value determined according to the special symbol, the fluctuation based on the stored second special random number is determined by the corrected symbol determination value. At the time of execution, the type of special symbol determined based on the second special random number is specified. Then, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the identified special symbol type and the variation pattern table 114 determined by the offset value determined as described above.

  When the temporary symbol determination value is “14H” to “18H” and “00H” is determined as the correction symbol determination value, it is already stored in the effect transmission data storage area. The first pre-determination command is changed (updated) to the first pre-determination command including information indicating the type of special symbol (that is, special symbol Z2) specified from the corrected symbol determination value “00H”. It has become. As a result, the first prior determination command corresponding to the type of the special symbol determined at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special random number can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

Next, the processing result in the pre-determination process when the second special figure random number is stored during the short-time gaming state will be described more specifically with an example.
(1) Low probability game when “3” is set in the selection state flag, the number of changes from the end of the special game is the third, the second special figure hold number is “2” and the special symbol is changing In the case where the second special figure random number that is determined to be a big hit in both the state and the high probability gaming state and the special symbol X4 is determined is stored. In this case, “00H” is determined as the provisional lottery determination value. Since “04H” is determined as the symbol type value (see FIG. 6) (see FIG. 14), “04H (= 00H + 04H)” is determined as the provisional symbol determination value. And the 1st prior determination command comprised from the special symbol X4 is stored in the transmission data storage area for production.
Further, the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is “118 (= 120−2)”. Since the correction value is “0”, the second special figure holding number is “2”, and the adjustment value is “20”, the determination value is “96 (= 118 + 0-2-20)”. Then, since the determination value is 1 or more, the selection counter offset value is determined to be “116 (= 96 + 20)”, and using this selection counter offset value, the execution time of the variation of the stored second special figure random number ( The variation pattern table 114 selected at the sixth variation) after the end of the special game is determined. Specifically, “3” is determined as the offset value based on the selection counter offset value “116”. Therefore, the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time of execution of the variation is determined as the table C2.
Furthermore, the stored value in the probability variation number storage area at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is “3 (= 6-3)”. Since the correction value is “0” and the second special figure holding number is “2”, the subtraction result value is “1 (= 3 + 0−2)”. Then, since the subtraction result value is 1 or more, the gaming state at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is specified as the high probability state (high probability short-time gaming state). Since the provisional symbol determination value is “04H”, “04H” is determined as the correction symbol determination value, and the special symbol determined at the time of execution of variation based on the stored second special symbol random number is X4. It is determined. Thereby, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table C2 and the special symbol X4 determined as described above.

(2) Low probability game when “3” is set in the selection state flag, the number of changes from the end of the special game is the fifth, the second special figure holding number is “3” and the special symbol is changing In the case where the second special figure random number that is determined to be a big hit in both the state and the high probability gaming state and the special symbol X5 is determined is stored. In this case, “00H” is determined as the provisional lottery determination value. Since “05H” is determined as the symbol type value (see FIG. 6) (see FIG. 14), “05H (= 00H + 05H)” is determined as the provisional symbol determination value. And the 1st prior determination command comprised from the special symbol X5 is stored in the transmission data storage area for production.
Further, the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is “116 (= 120−4)”. Since the correction value is “0”, the second special figure hold number is “3”, and the adjustment value is “20”, the determination value is “93 (= 116 + 0−3−20)”. Then, since the determination value is 1 or more, the selection counter offset value is determined to be “113 (= 93 + 20)”, and using this selection counter offset value, the execution time of the variation of the stored second special figure random number ( The variation pattern table 114 to be selected is determined when the number of variations from the end of the special game is the ninth). Specifically, “5” is determined as the offset value based on the selection counter offset value “113”. Therefore, the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time of execution of the variation is determined as the table C4.
Furthermore, the stored value in the probability variation number storage area at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is “1 (= 6-5)”. Since the correction value is “0” and the second special figure holding number is “3”, the subtraction result value is “−2 (= 1 + 0−3)”. Then, since the subtraction result value is 0 or less, the gaming state at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is specified as the low probability state (low probability short gaming state). Since the provisional symbol determination value is “05H”, “05H” is determined as the corrected symbol determination value, and the special symbol determined at the time of execution of variation based on the stored second special symbol random number is X5. Is determined. Thus, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table C4 and the special symbol X5 determined as described above.

(3) Low probability game when the selected state flag is set to “3”, the number of changes from the end of the special game is the fifth, the second special figure holding number is “3” and the special symbol is changing In the state, it is determined that the game is lost, but in the high-probability gaming state, it is determined that the game is a big hit, and the second special figure random number for which the special symbol X6 is determined is stored. Is determined (see FIG. 14), and “06H” is determined as the symbol type value (see FIG. 6), so “16H (= 10H + 06H)” is determined as the provisional symbol determination value. And the 1st prior determination command comprised from the special symbol X6 is stored in the transmission data storage area for production.
Similarly to (2), the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is “116 (= 120−4)”, the correction value is “0”, and the second special figure reservation number is Since “3” and the adjustment value are “20”, the determination value is “93 (= 116 + 0−3−20)”. Since the selection counter offset value is determined to be “113 (= 93 + 20)” and “5” is determined as the offset value, the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time of execution of the variation is determined as the table C4. .
Further, as in (2), the stored value in the probability variation number storage area at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is “1 (= 6-5)”, the correction value is “0”, and the second special figure is suspended. Since the number is “3”, the subtraction result value is “−2 (= 1 + 0−3)”. Then, since the gaming state at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is specified as the low probability state (short gaming state when the probability is low), and the provisional symbol determination value is “16H”, the correction symbol “00H” is determined as the determination value, and it is determined that the special symbol determined at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number is Z2. Thus, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the table C4 and the special symbol Z2 determined as described above. Moreover, the 1st prior determination command stored in the transmission data storage area for productions is changed into the 1st prior determination command comprised by the special symbol Z2.

(4) Low probability game when “3” is set in the selection state flag, the number of changes from the end of the special game is 99, the second special figure hold number is “3” and the special symbol is changing In the case where the second special figure random number for determining the special symbol Z2 is stored in both the state and the high-probability gaming state, and “00H” is determined as the provisional lottery determination value. Since “00H” is determined as the symbol type value (see FIG. 14), “00H (= 00H + 00H)” is determined as the temporary symbol determination value. And the 1st prior determination command comprised from the special symbol Z2 is stored in the transmission data storage area for production.
The count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored is “22 (= 120−98)”. Since the correction value is “0”, the second special figure holding number is “3”, and the adjustment value is “20”, the determination value is “−1 (= 22 + 0−3−20)”. Then, the determination value is 0 or less, and it is determined that the state is switched to the normal gaming state at the time of execution of the change of the stored second special figure random number (the number of changes from the end of the special game is 103). Become. Therefore, the first prohibition determination command and the second prohibition determination command are stored as the prior determination commands in the effect transmission data storage area without being determined in the variation pattern table 114.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the second special figure random number is stored, first, the gaming state at the time when the variation effect based on the stored second special figure random number is executed is displayed. Regardless of whether the second special figure random number stored as a jackpot lottery result is lost in either the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state, whether the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state It is tentatively determined whether or not the game will be a big hit or whether it will be a big hit in the high probability gaming state although it is a loss in the low probability gaming state. Further, based on the provisional determination result, the type of the special symbol determined based on the stored second special figure random number is provisionally determined. Then, based on these provisional determination results, a provisional lottery determination value, a symbol type value, and a provisional symbol determination value are determined, and a first pre-determination command configured based on the determination result is transmitted for effect transmission data. Stored in the storage area.
Thereafter, the selection counter offset value is determined based on the count value of the selection counter at the time when the second special figure random number is stored, and is selected at the time of execution of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number. The variation pattern table 114 to be determined is determined.
Further, the subtraction result value is calculated based on the stored value in the probability variation number storage area at the time when the second special figure random number is stored, and thereby, the change execution point based on the stored second special figure random number is calculated. A gaming state is specified. Further, the corrected symbol determination value is determined by correcting the temporary symbol determination value based on the specified gaming state. Then, based on the variation pattern table 114 determined as described above and the type of the special symbol corresponding to the determined corrected symbol determination value, it is determined at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special symbol random number. The variation mode command and variation pattern command to be performed are determined.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, first, it is possible to perform the process of setting the first pre-determination command based on the provisional symbol determination value derived without specifying the gaming state. Based on the symbol determination value, the process for determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command can be performed. That is, among the preliminary determination processing when the second special symbol random number is stored, the processing that can be performed using the temporary symbol determination value and the corrected symbol determination value (provisional symbol determination value and other information) Since the processing that can be performed using the processing can be executed in a distributed manner, the load on the hardware resources is reduced when executing the pre-determination processing based on the second special figure random number being stored. Is possible.

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 second game area 12b passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is moved. A normal symbol lottery 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 determination random number determination table 120 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 determination 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.
In the present specification, as described above, the fact that the winning determination random number is stored in the general-purpose hold storage area is also referred to as “normal-purpose hold”.

The winning determination random number determination table 120 is used to determine whether or not the winning symbol is determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIG. 16, the winning random number determination table 120 is referred to in the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the normal gaming state). A non-time reduction determination table 120a, and a time reduction determination table 120b referred to in a time reduction gaming state (that is, a low probability time short gaming state or a high probability time short gaming state).
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-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 120a is selected, and based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 120a A lottery of symbols is performed. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 120b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected short-time determination table 120b. Is done.

According to the non-time reduction determination table 120a, 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 120a is 1/65536.
According to the time reduction determination table 120b, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 to 65000, and is determined to be lost when the other winning random numbers (0, 65001 to 65535) are determined. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 120b 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.

  In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 121 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 122 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 121 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 121.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state, the variation time is 0. .6 seconds is determined. 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 lottery of the normal symbols, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as lost, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 122 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 122. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 18, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × one time) 2 The movable piece 16b of the 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. 18, the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times), so that the second starting winning port is set. The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 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 a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the short-time game state. 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.

(Outline of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, an outline of processing executed on the main control board 100 as the above-described special figure game, general figure game, and special game progress will be described using a flowchart.
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 fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. 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 incremented by 1 and updated, and when the addition result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one revolution, Random number is updated from the initial value update random number value for hitting symbol random number. 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 performs processing such as port output for outputting each data signal created in step 207 and command transmission for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Execute the process. 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 opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 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 game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

Next, the gate detection processing in step 300 described above 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 one. 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 process at the time of detecting the first start winning opening in step 301 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 holding number counter by one. 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 fluctuation 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 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 next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (that is, the non-time saving gaming state). When it is determined that the game state is not the normal game state (that is, the low game state at the low probability, the short game state at the high probability, or the special game), the first start winning opening detection time process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game state is normal, the process proceeds to the next step 508.

  In step 508, the main CPU 101 determines various types of lottery for the jackpot before the start of fluctuation based on the first special figure random number (when the first special figure random number is stored as a hold). A first special figure random number pre-determination process for performing the determination is executed. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the first special figure random number preliminary determination process in step 508 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 550, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and the number of first special figure hold. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 551.
In step 551, the main CPU 101 selects the low probability determination table 110a from the jackpot determination random number determination table 110, and determines the jackpot stored in the selected table and the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 503 described above. A jackpot determination process for determining a jackpot lottery result based on the random number is executed. Thereafter, the data related to the result of the determination (big hit or loss) 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 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the result of the determination in step 551 is a big hit, the first determination table 111a is selected and stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 504 described above. A special symbol type (a jackpot symbol type) is determined based on the hit symbol random number. If the result of the determination in step 551 is a loss, it is determined that the special symbol is Z1 (lost symbol). Then, the data related to the result of the determination (special symbol type) is stored in a predetermined processing 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 553.

In step 553, the main CPU 101 sets, as a pre-determination command, a first pre-determination command configured by information indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 552 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 554.
In step 554, the main CPU 101 confirms the set selection state flag and the current count value of the selection counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 555.

In step 555, the main CPU 101 determines a corresponding offset value based on the selection state flag confirmed in 554 described above, the count value of the selection counter, and the offset value table 116. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 556.
In step 556, the main CPU 101 determines and selects the corresponding variation pattern table 114 based on the offset value determined in step 555 described above and the setting table 117. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 557.

In step 557, the main CPU 101 selects the special symbol type determined in step 552 described above, the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in step 505 described above, and the selection in step 556 described above. Based on the changed variation pattern table 114, a process for determining a variation mode command and a variation pattern command is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 558.
In step 558, the main CPU 101 is configured by the second prior determination command configured by the variation mode command determined in step 557 and the variation pattern command determined in step 557 as the prior determination command. The third prior determination command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the first special figure random number preliminary determination process is terminated.

Next, the process at the time of the second start winning opening detection in step 302 described above will be described 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 hold count counter (that is, the current second special figure hold count) 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 one. 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 fluctuation 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 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 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state (that is, a low-probability short gaming state or a high-probability short gaming state). And when it determines with it not being a time-saving gaming state (namely, it is in a normal gaming state or special game), the process at the time of a 2nd start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in the short-time game state, the process proceeds to the next step 608.

  In step 608, the main CPU 101 determines various types of lottery for the jackpot before the start of fluctuation based on the second special figure random number (when the second special figure random number is stored as a hold). A second special figure random number pre-determination process for performing the determination is executed. And the process at the time of a 2nd start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the second special figure random number preliminary determination process in step 608 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 620, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and the number of second special figure hold. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 621.
In step 621, the main CPU 101 determines the low-probability gaming state based on the low-probability determination table 110a and the high-probability determination table 110b and the jackpot determination random number stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in step 603 described above. Whether the game is lost in both the low probability short-game state or the normal game state and the high-probability game state (high-probability short-game state), whether it is a big hit in either the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state, Alternatively, a jackpot provisional determination process is executed to tentatively determine whether it is a loss in the low probability gaming state but a jackpot in the high probability gaming state (that is, whether it is a jackpot only in the high probability gaming state). Further, the main CPU 101 determines a provisional lottery determination value based on the determination result and the provisional lottery determination value table 118. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 622.

  In step 622, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol provisional determination processing for provisionally determining the type of special symbol based on the provisional determination result derived in step 621 described above. Specifically, if it is determined in step 621 that the game is lost in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, it is determined that the special symbol is Z2. In addition, when it is determined in step 621 that both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are big hits, and the low-probability gaming state is lost, the high-probability gaming state is determined to be a big hit. If it is, the special symbol type (X4, X5,...) Determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in step 604 and the second determination table 111b. X6, X7, X8). Further, the main CPU 101 determines a temporary symbol determination value based on the symbol type value corresponding to the determination result and the temporary lottery determination value determined in step 621 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 623.

In step 623, the main CPU 101 sets, as a pre-determination command, a first pre-determination command configured by information indicating the type of special symbol tentatively determined in step 622 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 624.
In step 624, the main CPU 101 checks the set selection state flag, the current count value of the selection counter, and the execution phase data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 625.

In step 625, the main CPU 101 determines a corresponding correction value based on the execution phase data confirmed in step 624 and the correction value table 119. Further, the main CPU 101 determines “20” as the adjustment value. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 626.
In step 626, the main CPU 101 adds the correction value determined in step 625 described above to the count value of the selection counter confirmed in step 624 described above, and the second value confirmed in step 620 described above from the added value. A determination value is calculated by subtracting the special figure hold number and the adjustment value determined in step 625 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 627.

  In step 627, the main CPU 101 executes a determination value process which is a process based on the determination value calculated in step 626 described above. And the 2nd special figure random number prior judgment processing is ended.

Next, the determination value processing in step 627 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 650, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination value calculated in step 626 is 1 or more. If it is determined that the determination value is not 1 or more (that is, 0 or less), the process proceeds to step 659. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination value is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step 651.
In step 651, the main CPU 101 determines a selection counter offset value based on the determination value. For example, when the set selection state flag is “3”, the selection counter offset value is set to the value of the determination value + the adjustment value “20”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 652.

In step 652, the main CPU 101 determines a corresponding offset value based on the selection counter offset value used instead of the count value of the selection counter and the offset value table 116. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 653.
In step 653, the main CPU 101 confirms the stored value (that is, the remaining number of fluctuations until the high probability state ends) in the high-accuracy count storage area, and the stored value and the correction value determined in step 625 described above. Then, the subtraction result value is calculated based on the second special figure holding number confirmed in the above-described step 620. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 654.

In step 654, the main CPU 101 specifies the gaming state at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number based on the subtraction result value calculated in step 654 described above, and the gaming state, and Based on the provisional symbol determination value, the correction symbol determination value is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 655.
In step 655, the main CPU 101 determines and selects the corresponding variation pattern table 114 based on the offset value determined in step 652 and the setting table 117. As a result, the variation pattern table 114 selected at the time of variation execution based on the stored second special figure random number is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 656.

In step 656, the main CPU 101 determines the type of special symbol corresponding to the corrected symbol determination value determined in step 654 described above, the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in step 605 described above, and Based on the variation pattern table 114 selected in step 655 described above, processing for determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 657.
In step 657, the main CPU 101 determines that “00H” is determined as the corrected symbol determination value when the provisional symbol determination value determined in step 622 is any one of “14H” to “18H”. Includes a first preliminary determination command already stored in the effect transmission data storage area, and includes information indicating a special symbol type (that is, special symbol Z2) specified from the corrected symbol determination value “00H”. The first pre-judgment command changing process for changing to the first pre-judgment command is executed. As a result, a first pre-determination command corresponding to the type of special symbol determined at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special random number is transmitted to the sub-control board 300. Except for the above case, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing here. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 658.

In step 658, the main CPU 101 is configured with the second prior determination command configured by the variation mode command determined in step 656 described above and the variation pattern command determined in step 656 described above as the prior determination command. The third prior determination command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. And the 2nd special figure random number prior judgment processing is ended.
Further, in step 659 which proceeds when it is determined in step 650 that the determination value is not 1 or more, the main CPU 101 uses the first prohibition determination command and the second prohibition determination command as a prior determination command as a transmission data storage area for effects. Set to. And the 2nd special figure random number prior judgment processing is ended.

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.
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 “00H” indicating that it is in a special symbol variation waiting state. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00H”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00H”, 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 not stored, the process proceeds to step 811. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803.
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 also stores the second special figure storage number. The area shift process 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 is stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804 described above and the selected table. A jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result is executed based on the jackpot determination 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 design random number determination table 111 is selected, and the selected table and the above-described step 803 or step 804 are used to select a predetermined symbol. 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 Z1 is determined, and the special symbol Z2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery 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 temporary storage 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 change. 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 variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or step 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 the data “01H” indicating the special symbol variation state in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop processing is executed in the special symbol related control processing, and the special symbol variation start processing is performed. Exit.
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 fluctuation display is not performed, and when a predetermined demonstration start time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed without the special symbol fluctuation display being performed. The demonstration command for displaying the demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. 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 of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and the number of holds (first special figure hold number, second special figure hold number). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the set selection state flag and the current count value of the selection counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 determines a corresponding offset value based on the selection state flag confirmed in step 901 described above, the count value of the selection counter, and the offset value table 116. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 903.
In step 903, the main CPU 101 determines and selects the corresponding variation pattern table 114 based on the offset value determined in step 902 described above and the setting table 117. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the special symbol type determined in step 806 described above, the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804 described above, and the step 903 described above. Based on the variation pattern table 114, a process for determining a variation mode command and a variation pattern command is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 sets the variation mode command and variation pattern command determined in step 904 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.

  In step 906, the main CPU 101 obtains the variation mode command and the variation time associated with the variation pattern command determined in step 904 based on the variation pattern table 114 selected in step 903 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the obtained variation time 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 “01H” indicating the special symbol changing state. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01H”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is “01H”, 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 906 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 special figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the special figure stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.
In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets the data “02H” indicating the special symbol stop display state in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special symbol related control processing. Then, the special symbol fluctuation stopping 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 “02H” indicating the special symbol stop display state. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02H”, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02H”, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special figure stop display time set in the special figure stop display time timer counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the special figure stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In step 1102, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current count value of the selection counter is 1 or more. If it is determined that the number is not 1 or more (that is, 0), the process proceeds to step 1106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 decrements the count value of the selection counter by 1. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the count value of the selection counter is zero. If it is determined that it is not 0 (that is, 1 or more), the process proceeds to step 1106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is 0, the process proceeds to the next step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 resets the selection state flag and the selection counter. That is, “0” is set to both the selection state flag and the selection counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 executes update processing for the number of time reductions and the number of high-precision times.
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. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is on, the time-saving count storage area is updated. That is, the remaining fluctuation count stored in the short-time count storage area is decremented by one. 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 turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing.
Further, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high-probability gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state is on. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area is updated. That is, the remaining fluctuation count stored in the high-accuracy count storage area is decremented by one. 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 performs no processing.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

  In step 1108, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol (that is, the special symbol X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, or X8). 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 1115. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1109.

In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets data “03H” indicating the state before the special game grand prize opening is opened in the execution phase data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1110.
In step 1110, the main CPU 101 transmits the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped (special symbol X 1, X 2, X 3, X 4, X 5, X 6, X 7 or X 8) to the sub-control board 300. Set the jackpot winning command for Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1111.
In step 1111, the main CPU 101 resets the selection state flag, the selection counter, and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1112.

In step 1112, 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. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1113.
In step 1113, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds in the main RAM 103 based on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “15” as the number of rounds if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1 or X4, and the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1 or X5. If there is, set “8” as the number of rounds, and if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X6, set “6” as the number of rounds and the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X2 or If it is X3, “4” is set as the number of rounds, and if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X7 or X8, “2” is set as the number of rounds. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1114.

In step 1114, the main CPU 101 sets data “04H” indicating the special game control state in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1115 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1108 is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and produces a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. Stored in the transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1116.

  In step 1116, the main CPU 101 sets data “00H” indicating the special symbol variation waiting state in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol related control processing. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

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 “04H” indicating the special game control state. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04H", a special game control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04H”, 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 1112 described above 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 1212. 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 prize opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special prize opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 112 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. 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. If it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has started, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
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 special winning opening and 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 sets data “05H” indicating the special game grand prize winning block closed state in the execution phase data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1208.
In step 1208, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of rounds stored in the main RAM 103 by one. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1209.

In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets data “04H” indicating the special game control state in the execution phase data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1210.
In step 1210, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of rounds decremented in step 1208 is “0”. When it is determined that the number of rounds is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of rounds is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in an 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.

In step 1212 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 1211 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 1213.
In step 1213, 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 1214.

  In step 1214, the main CPU 101 sets data “06H” indicating a special game end waiting state 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 “06H” indicating a special game completion waiting state. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "06H", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “06H”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 executes a gaming state setting process for setting a gaming state after the end of the special game based on the gaming state setting table 113.
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. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1, X4, X5 or X6, both the high-accuracy game flag and the short-time game flag are turned on, and “6 "Is set. Also, if the above jackpot symbol is a special symbol X1, X4 or X8, set “100” to the number of hours, and if the above jackpot symbol is a special symbol X6, set “60” to the number of hours. However, when the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X2 or X7, “40” is set in the number of hourly times, the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X3, and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the non-timer gaming state. If there is, the number of hours reduced is set to “20”, and if the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is the special symbol X3 and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the hourly gaming state, “40” is set to the number of hours reduced. Set.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command indicating the gaming state set in step 1301 in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command includes information that the high probability game flag set in step 1301 is on, information that the short-time game flag is on, high-probability count information, and short-time count information. ing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 determines the gaming state (the normal gaming state, the low probability short gaming state or the high probability short gaming state) set at the time of winning the jackpot, and the above jackpot symbol types (special symbols X1, X2, X3). , X4, X5, X6, X7 or X8) and the selection state flag / selection counter table 115, the corresponding values are set in the selection state flag and the selection counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1304.

  In step 1304, the main CPU 101 sets data “00H” indicating the special symbol variation waiting state in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol related control processing. 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 normal symbol execution phase data includes data “10H” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11H” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12H” indicating the execution of the symbol stop post-processing and data “13H” 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 process (step 1404) is executed. 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 “10H” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “10H”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal execution phase data is determined to be “10H”, 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 one. 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 next Step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit-determined random number determination table 120 (either the non-time reduction determination table 120a or the time reduction determination table 120b) 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 predetermined 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-short-time gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-short-time determination table 120a and determines a winning random number stored in a predetermined 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 predetermined processing area is determined with reference to the short-time determination table 120b. 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 not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined general-purpose storage 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, the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined common memory area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 121 to determine the current gaming state. Set the normal symbol change time corresponding to the normal symbol change time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “3 seconds” to the usual variable time timer counter when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, and when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, Set “0.6 seconds” to the variable time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. As a result, 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 1510.

In step 1510, 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 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets “11H” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol fluctuation 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 in 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 “11H” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “11H”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “11H”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation stop process is terminated. 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 normal figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1604.

  In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets “12H” in the normal drawing execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-processing is executed in the normal symbol related control processing. 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 “12H” indicating the execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. If it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “12H”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “12H”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal stop display time set in the normal stop display time timer counter in step 1603 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said normal symbol 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 normal map 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 not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704. On the other hand, 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.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets “13H” 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, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol related control process. “10H” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data. 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 “13H” indicating execution of the movable piece control process. When it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is not “13H”, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “13H”, 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 the normal symbol variation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 122 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 sets “10H” 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, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special figure game, the general figure game, and the special game are advanced. 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 the commands, so that the sub-control board 300 causes the progress of the game. The control of the production accompanying the is executed.
In the following, a variation effect and a prefetch effect will be described as effects executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment.

(Overview of variable production)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is executed by the display mode of the effect symbol 50. In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of 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, after the start of the special symbol variation display, the variation display of all the production symbols 50 is started from the state where all the production symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 40A and 40B). Then, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the first stop symbol) located on the left side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the second stop symbol) located on the right side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the third stop symbol) located in the center. The display is stopped in the order of symbols) (see FIGS. 40C to 40E).
If the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 40E). 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 big hit lottery is lost, not particularly shown, but 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, until the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed after the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is started (until the presence / absence of reach display described later is notified), Corresponding to the first half part, after the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed (after the presence / absence of reach display is informed) until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (until the variation of the production symbol 50 ends), This corresponds to the latter half of the variation production.

  And, as the aspect of the first half part 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 the same. A reach variation pattern that is stopped and displayed with symbols (reach display is performed) is provided. The reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern each have a plurality of modes, and various modes are set for the mode of variation, the display contents of the effect design 50, and the like.

As a mode of the latter half part of the variation effect when the mode of the first half of the variation effect is the reach variation pattern, a predetermined development effect image or the like is displayed on the effect display device 21 after the reach display, although not particularly illustrated. There is a development pattern in which the reach development effect is executed and then the result of the jackpot lottery is notified, and the development pattern in which the result of the jackpot lottery is notified without executing the reach development effect after the reach display is provided. Yes.
In addition, as the aspect of the latter half of the fluctuation effect when the aspect of the first half of the fluctuation effect is a reachless variation pattern, the lottery lottery result is not shown after the passage of the variation time of the latter part, although not particularly illustrated. A normal loss fluctuation pattern for notifying that a loss has occurred is provided.
There are a plurality of types of patterns of no development pattern, development pattern, and normal loss pattern, and various types of production symbols 50 to be displayed in a stopped manner, various types of development production images, and the like are set.

  Further, in order to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot, a notice effect, a cut-in effect, or the like that performs a predetermined display overlaid on the background image of the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 during the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is executed. You may do it. Furthermore, in the above-described effects, a predetermined BGM, audio, or the like may be output from the audio output device 10 (speaker) in conjunction with image display.

  Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various variation effect determination tables for determining the variation effect mode are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the change mode command and the change pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100 to select a change effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, and within a predetermined numerical range. (For example, the first half variation effect random number and the second half variation effect random number (effect random number) are acquired at 0 to 249). Then, based on the selected variation effect determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, the acquired first half variation effect random number, the second half variation effect random number, The aspect of the latter half is determined.

(Outline of pre-reading production)
The pre-reading effect is an effect that can be executed with respect to any one hold stored in the hold storage area and can start a predetermined suggestion related to the hold of the target before the execution of the variable effect related to the hold of the target.
Although not shown in particular, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored as the prefetching effect, the expectation degree of winning the jackpot on the effect display device 21 When a hold prefetch effect that performs a hold display in a display mode indicating the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored, during a change effect based on the random number, or from a change effect based on the random number In addition, the effect display device 21 can execute a special effect or the like for performing a specific display or the like over a plurality of times of the change effect from the change effect executed first to the change effect based on the random number.
In addition, a plurality of types of execution modes of each prefetch effect are provided, and various types of images to be displayed are set.

Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various pre-reading effect determination tables for determining whether or not to execute each pre-reading effect, an execution mode, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300. It is remembered.
When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the pre-determination command transmitted from the main control board 100, the received pre-determination command includes the first pre-determination command, the second pre-determination command, and the third pre-determination command. When it is a command (that is, when the received preliminary determination command does not include the first prohibition determination command and the second prohibition determination command), a prefetch effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition is selected. At the same time, a prefetch effect random number (effect random number) is acquired within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 249). And based on the selected pre-reading effect determination table, the first pre-determination command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the second pre-determination command and the third pre-determination command, and the acquired pre-reading effect random number, Whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, the execution mode, and the like are determined.
On the other hand, when the received prior determination commands are the first prior determination command, the first prohibition determination command, and the second prohibition determination command (that is, the received prior determination command includes the first prohibition determination command and the first prohibition determination command). When the 2 prohibition determination command is included), since the execution of the prefetch effect is prohibited, the above determination is not performed and the prefetch effect is not executed.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the various processes 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 processing for updating each effect random number (first-half variation effect random number, second-half variation effect random number, prefetch effect random number), and thereafter repeats the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. Run. Here, each production 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, by the generation of the clock pulse 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, so that the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0. 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 various processes according to 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 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted in accordance with the progress status of the changing effect being executed, and operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the pressing operation detection sensor 9d. It is determined whether or not is input. When an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, an image indicating that the effect operation device 9 has been operated is displayed. Commands are sent to the transmission buffer to be sent to various control boards such as a control board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown), and an electrical control board (not shown). Store. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, a sound control board, and an illumination control board. 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 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. Note that, as described above, the pre-determination command is sent from the main control board 100 at steps 553 and 558 of the first special figure random number pre-determination process, step 623 of the second special figure random number pre-determination process, and step 657 of the determination value process. , And stored in step 658 and step 659, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control processing in step 208.
In step 2150, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received preliminary determination command includes the first prohibition determination command and the second prohibition determination command. If it is determined that the command is included, the prior determination command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not included, the process proceeds to the next step 2151.

In Step 2151, the sub CPU 301 acquires the prefetch effect random number updated in Step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2152.
In step 2152, the sub CPU 301 selects a pre-reading effect determination table corresponding to conditions such as a gaming state, and the pre-reading effect determination table, the pre-reading effect random number acquired in step 2151 and the received prior determination command (first Based on the advance determination command, the second advance determination command, and the third advance determination command), whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect and the execution mode are determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2153.

In step 2153, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the prefetch effect has been determined. And when it determines with execution of a prefetch effect not being determined, a prior determination command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that execution of the pre-reading effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2154.
In step 2154, the sub CPU 301 sets a prefetch effect execution command corresponding to the execution mode of the prefetch effect determined in step 2152 described above in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and control for executing the prefetch effect based on the received prefetch effect execution command is performed by these control boards. It will be. Then, the prior determination command reception process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation mode command reception processing executed when a variation mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 905 of the change 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 2200, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.

In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 uses the first half variation effect random number obtained in step 2200 described above, the variation effect determination table for determining the variation effect mode, and the received variation mode command. To decide. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.
In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets a first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2201 described above in the transmission buffer. The first half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the first half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received first half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 905 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 2300, the sub CPU 301 obtains the second half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.

In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines the second half aspect of the variation effect based on the second half variation effect random number obtained in step 2300, the variation effect determination table for determining the variation effect aspect, and the received variation pattern command. To decide. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.
In step 2302, 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 2301 described above in the transmission buffer. The second half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the second half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received second half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the count value of the selection counter that counts down the initial value set corresponding to the number of times of change from the end of the special game to the end of the change of the change pattern table 114 is used. Although the pre-determination process is executed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the above-described pre-determination process may be executed using the count value of a selection counter that counts up the number of changes after the special game ends.

  In the above-described embodiment, the above-described pre-determination process is performed when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, at any point in time from when the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored until the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is read and the fluctuation is executed. The prior determination process may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the selection counter offset value is determined based on the count value of the selection counter, the correction value, the second special figure holding number, and the adjustment value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is not to be done. For example, the selection counter offset value may be determined based only on the count value of the selection counter and the adjustment value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the temporary symbol determination value is any one of “14H” to “18H” and “00H” is determined as the correction symbol determination value, transmission for production has already been performed. The first pre-determination command stored in the data storage area is changed to a first pre-determination command including information indicating the type of special symbol (special symbol Z2) specified from the corrected symbol determination value “00H” ( The first pre-decision command thus changed is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the first pre-determination command already stored is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 as it is without making the change, and information such as the count value of the selection counter and the subtraction result value is transmitted to the sub-control board 300. . Then, in the sub-control board 300, based on the received information described above, the gaming state at the time of execution of the fluctuation based on the stored second special figure random number is specified, and then based on the received first prior determination command You may perform the process which determines the kind of special symbol.
Instead of transmitting the above information to the sub-control board 300, the sub-control board 300 also has a configuration such as a selection counter as in the main control board 100, and a subtraction result value using this selection counter or the like. Etc., and the gaming state at the time of execution of the variation based on the stored second special figure random number may be specified based on the information. Then, the sub-control board 300 may execute a process of determining the type of the special symbol based on the received first pre-determination command.

In addition, when the sub-control board 300 receives the advance determination command, if a variation effect (a variation effect based on a variation pattern with development, etc.) with a high expectation value of the jackpot is being executed, the expectation level of the jackpot winning If a state that is not suitable for executing the pre-reading effect occurs, such as when the execution of a high fluctuation effect has already been decided, or when the pre-reading effect has already been executed (pre-reading effect prohibiting the execution of the pre-reading effect) When the prohibition condition is satisfied, execution of the pre-reading effect based on the received prior determination command may be prohibited.
By setting in this way, the expectation of winning the jackpot based on the previously performed variation effect and the expectation of winning the jackpot based on the execution of the pre-reading effect can not be matched, and the player It is possible to prevent a situation that gives a sense of incongruity in the production.
Also, when a state that is not suitable for executing the pre-reading effect is released, such as when the fluctuation effect or the pre-reading effect with a high expectation level of the jackpot winning that has been executed is terminated (when the pre-reading effect prohibition condition no longer holds) Alternatively, the prefetching effect may be executed again based on the prior determination command received when a state that is not suitable for executing the prefetching effect has occurred.
By setting in this way, it is possible to increase the opportunity for execution of the pre-reading effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest for the player.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot winning is provided as a result of the jackpot lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a jackpot winning may be provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the change of the stored second special figure random number is changed from the high-probability short-time gaming state to the low-probability short-time gaming state, the above-described prior determination process is performed. Although it can be executed, it is not limited to this. For example, even when the high probability non-temporal gaming state is switched to the low probability non-temporal gaming state at the time of execution of the variation of the stored second special figure random number, the above-described prior determination process can be executed. May be.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  Further, the second start winning opening 16 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the start area of the present invention. Moreover, the jackpot determination random number in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the random number of the present invention. The second reserved storage area in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the storage unit of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 603 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a random number acquisition unit of the present invention. Further, the type of special symbol in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a lottery result associated with the content of determination on whether or not to execute the special game of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 805 and step 806 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to lottery means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 904 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the fluctuating effect mode determining means of the present invention. The main CPU 101 that executes the second special figure random number preliminary determination process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the preliminary determination means of the present invention. The high probability gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first gaming state of the present invention. Further, the high-accuracy count (six times) in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the switching count of the present invention. The low probability gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second gaming state of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 1301 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming state setting means of the present invention. Further, the setting contents of the low probability determination table 110a and the setting contents of the high probability determination table 110b in the above-described embodiment correspond to the lottery conditions of the present invention. Further, the number of times according to the count value of the selection counter in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the scheduled number of executions of the present invention. The pachinko machine P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the provisional symbol determination value in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the provisional determination result 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 (2)

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 the condition that a game ball has entered the starting area, at least a random number for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which a big prize opening provided in the gaming area is opened is obtained as predetermined information as holding information. Random number acquisition means stored in the storage unit;
In order to determine whether or not to execute the special game and to determine a lottery result associated with the content of the determination by reading the hold information stored in the storage unit when a predetermined start condition is satisfied Lottery means for performing lottery of
A plurality of variation pattern tables that define a mode of variation effect informing the result of determination by the lottery means;
Based on any of the variation pattern tables, a variation effect mode determining means for determining the mode of the variation effect;
Before the lottery means reads the hold information, the result of determination by the lottery means for the hold information is determined, and the variation effect determined by the change effect mode determination means based on the change pattern table. Pre-determining means for determining an aspect;
Triggered by the end of the special game, any one of a plurality of predetermined game states is set, and when the first game state is set, it is determined that the special game is executed. And a game state setting means for setting a second game state when the number of executions of the variable effect after the end of the special game (hereinafter referred to as the number of executions after the end) reaches a predetermined switching number. ,
The lottery means can determine whether or not to execute the special game based on different lottery conditions in the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
Based on the number of executions after the end, it is possible to switch the variation pattern table used to determine the mode of the variation effect,
The pre-determining means can specify the scheduled number of executions indicating how many times the variation effect based on the hold information stored in the storage unit becomes the variation effect after the end of the special game, When the variation effect based on the hold information stored in the storage unit is set while the first gaming state is set, and is executed after switching to the second gaming state, A gaming machine that is set so that the variation effect mode can be determined based on the variation pattern table used,
The prior determination means includes
When the hold information is stored in the storage unit, the determination result of whether or not the special game can be executed in the first gaming state and the determination result of whether or not the special game can be executed in the second gaming state A tentative determination result determined based on the game information is determined at the time of execution of the variation effect based on the hold information stored in the storage unit, the tentative determination result, the specified gaming state and the A gaming machine, characterized in that, based on a variation pattern table, it is possible to determine the mode of the variation effect based on the hold information stored in the storage unit.   The said execution scheduled frequency | count is specified based on the progress state of the determination by the said lottery means at the time of holding information being memorize | stored in the said memory | storage part, or the determination by the said change production | presentation aspect determination means. Gaming machine.

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