JP2019005161A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of an effect relating to a determination of whether or not a special game can be executed after a special game is completed and preventing a player's interest in the effect from being lowered. SOLUTION: The variable effect executing means for executing a variable effect that is performed over a predetermined variable time and notifies the result of a lottery by the lottery means is provided, and a specific number of a specified number or less after the special game is completed. In the gaming machine set so that the special display corresponding to the result of the lottery can be executed until the lottery is performed for the random numbers, the variable effect executing means is drawn for a specific number of random numbers after the special game is completed. It is possible to execute a variation effect of a specific mode in which the variation display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times within the variation time, and when the variation effect of the specific mode is executed, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed. Set the special display to be executable each time. [Selection Diagram] FIG. 36

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine capable of executing a fluctuating effect for informing the result of a jackpot lottery.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, the decision of whether or not to execute a special game that opens the grand prize opening when the game ball enters the starting area (starting prize opening) provided in the gaming area (a lottery for jackpot) Various random numbers for the above are stored as a hold with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and the stored hold is read when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and based on the read random number related to the hold Thus, it is known to determine whether or not a special game can be executed or to determine a variation effect mode, and execute the variation effect in the determined mode.
Also, in recent years, for a predetermined number of suspensions that may be stored when the special game ends, a predetermined number of suspensions after the end of the special game in order to enhance the effect of the effect related to the determination of whether or not the special game can be executed. A variation effect executed based on hold is set so that a change time is shorter than a change effect executed based on subsequent hold, and a game machine that promptly notifies the determination result of whether or not to execute a special game Has been devised (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-073422, A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the fluctuation effect of a short fluctuation time is executed after the special game is finished until a predetermined number (generally four) of hold is read. Because it is a short and limited period, the effect of the effect related to the determination of whether or not the special game can be executed has not been sufficiently enhanced, and there is a risk that the player's interest in the effect will decrease. It was.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and can enhance the effect of the effect related to the determination of whether or not the special game can be executed after the special game is finished, and can prevent a decrease in the interest of the player with respect to the effect. The purpose is to provide a simple gaming machine.

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

(1) The present invention includes a game area 12 in which game balls can flow down, and a start area (first start prize opening 15 and second start prize opening 16) provided in the game area 12 and into which game balls can enter. , On condition that a game ball has entered the starting area, at least a random number (a jackpot determining random number) for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which the big winning opening 18 provided in the gaming area 12 is opened Random number acquisition means (main CPU 101) for acquiring and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit and storing it in a predetermined storage unit (holding storage area), and reading out the random number stored in the storage unit when a predetermined start condition is established A lottery means (main CPU 101) for performing a lottery for determining whether or not the special game can be executed, and an effect performed over a predetermined variation time, the result of the lottery by the lottery means Fluctuation effect execution means (sub CPU 301) for executing a notification effect, and special game execution means (main CPU 101) for executing the special game when the lottery means determines that the special game is to be executed; The special display corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means can be executed during the period from the end of the special game until the lottery means draws the random number of the predetermined number or less. In the set gaming machine (pachinko machine P), the fluctuating effect execution means is within the fluctuating time from the end of the special game until the lottery means performs lottery for the specific number of random numbers. It is possible to execute a variation effect in a specific mode (12-second variation, 18-second variation) in which the variation display of the production symbol 50 which is a design for production is performed multiple times Ri, when the fluctuation effect of the specific embodiments is executed by the changing demonstration execution means, each time the variable display of the performance symbols 50 is performed, characterized in that it is capable of executing the special display.
Here, the establishment of the predetermined start condition includes the entry of a game ball into the start area provided in the game area 12, the end of the running variation, and the like.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to execute a variation effect in which the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed a plurality of times during the period from the end of the special game until the lottery means performs a lottery for a specific number of random numbers. When the variation effect is executed, a special display corresponding to the result of the lottery by the lottery means is performed each time the effect symbol 50 is varied.
That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, since the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is performed a plurality of times while one variation effect is performed, a special display is performed every time this variation display is performed. The number of special displays executed while one variation effect is performed increases. Therefore, although the actual number of variation effects is the same as the specific number, the number of executions of the special display is larger than the number of executions of the variation effect. Will be able to enjoy more. Thereby, the effect of the effect regarding the determination of whether or not the special game can be executed after the special game is ended can be enhanced, and the player's interest in the effect can be prevented from being lowered.

  (2) In addition, the gaming machine uses a first variation effect (14-second variation) performed over a predetermined variation time as a variation effect executed by the variation effect execution means, and the first variation effect. Has a second variation effect (3 seconds variation) performed over a short variation time, and the variation display of the effect symbol in the variation effect of the specific aspect is the same as the second variation effect. May be set.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the effect of the production | presentation regarding the determination of the feasibility of the special game performed after a special game is complete | finished can be heightened, and the game machine which can prevent the fall of the player's interest with respect to the said production can be provided.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern command determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect in 12 second fluctuation | variation and 18 second fluctuation | variation of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the specific variation aspect determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the on-hold special effect and fluctuation effect 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 special game end 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. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the on-hold control 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.
Moreover, it is not necessary to provide both the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16, and only the second start winning opening 16 may be provided. In the case where only the second start winning opening 16 is provided, it is desirable that the game ball flowing down any game area 12 is installed at a position where it can easily enter as described above.

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 prize winning 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.

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.
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. After that, when the number of lottery wins from the end of the special game reaches a high probability number described later without winning the jackpot, the gaming state is changed from the high probability short gaming state to the low probability short gaming state, If the number of jackpot lotteries after the end of the special game reaches the short time count described later without winning a big hit, the gaming state is changed from the low probability short gaming state to the normal gaming state.

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 pattern described later as a random number used for the jackpot lottery. It has a random number of variation patterns used to determine commands.
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.

The variation pattern command is used to determine a variation pattern (variation time, mode) of a variation effect that is executed when a lottery lottery result is notified.
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 pattern command determination table for determining the variation pattern command 114 and a setting table 115 that defines a variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to when determining a variation pattern command.
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 a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
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. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is based on the first special symbol random number (that is, the first symbol random number determination table 111). Based on the first determination table 111a that is referred to when the jackpot is won and the second special figure random number (that is, the game to the second start winning opening 16) (based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening 15) And a second determination table 111b that is referred to when a jackpot is won (based on the ball entering).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when the jackpot is won by the above jackpot lottery, the winning design random number judgment table 111 of either the first judgment table 111a or the second judgment table 111b is selected according to the start winning opening where the game ball has entered. The special symbol type is determined based on the selected and acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, seven types of special symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7) are determined as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when the jackpot is won. Are provided, and two types of special symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “losing symbols”) determined in the case of losing.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 9, and the winning symbol random number is 10 to 199. Special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 5%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 95%.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second determination table 111b, the special symbol X3 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 9, and the winning symbol random number is 10 to 49. The special symbol X4 is determined, the special symbol X5 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 50 to 89, the special symbol X6 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 90 to 129, and the winning symbol random number Is 130 to 199, the special symbol X7 is determined. That is, in the second determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 5%, the probability that the special symbol X4 is determined is 20%, the probability that the special symbol X5 is determined is 20%, and the special symbol X6. Is 20%, and the probability that the special symbol X7 is determined is 35%.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, different jackpot symbols are determined in each of the first determination table 111a and the second determination table 111b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the winning symbol random number determination table 111, the same jackpot symbol may be determined.

In addition, when the lottery is based on the first special figure random number, the special symbol Z1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number. In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the second special symbol random number, the special symbol Z2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win is won, and is not referred to when lost.

  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 7C, as the special electric accessory operating table 112, a first operating table 112a, a second operating table 112b, and a third operating table. 112c.

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X3 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 16 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 X4 or 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 X2, the special symbol X6, or the special symbol X7 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 and the second operation table 112b 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 and the second operation table 112b.
The expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained during the special game is that when the special symbol X2, the special symbol X6 or the special symbol X7 is determined, when the special symbol X4 or the special symbol X5 is determined, the special symbol X1 or The special symbol X3 gradually increases in the order in which the special symbol X3 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, as shown in FIG. 8, the game state after the end of the special game is determined regardless of which jackpot symbol (special symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot) is determined. At the same time as being set to the high probability gaming state, it is set to the short-time gaming state. In addition, the number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “highly-probable number of times”) is set to 8, and the number of continuations in the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “number of times reduced in time”) is set to 40.
That is, after the end of the special game, the gaming state is set to the high probability short gaming state (transition to the high probability short gaming state). Then, if all of the eight jackpot lottery results are lost without winning the jackpot during the high-probability short-time gaming state, the high-probability gaming state is changed to the low-probability gaming state, and the gaming state is low-probability short-time. Changed to gaming state. Furthermore, in the low-probability short-time gaming state, without winning a jackpot, all the results of the 32 jackpot lotteries are lost (that is, all the results of the 40 jackpot lotteries after the special game is over) Then, the time-saving gaming state is changed to the non-time saving gaming state, and the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state (low probability non-time saving gaming state).

In addition, when the big win is won while the high probability short-time gaming state or the low probability short-time gaming state is continued, the high-accuracy number and the short-time number are set again.
Note that the gaming state after the end of the special game is not based on the same gaming state when any jackpot symbol is determined, but is different based on the type of jackpot symbol determined by the jackpot lottery. A gaming state (for example, a gaming state combining a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a gaming state combining a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, etc.) may be set.

The variation pattern command determination table 114 is for determining a variation pattern command as described above.
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 pattern command is determined based on the determination result. The determined variation pattern command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 is based on the received variation pattern command, and is a specific example of the variation effect that informs the result of the jackpot lottery. A mode (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a) is determined. That is, the variation pattern command determines the variation time and mode (variation pattern) of the variation effect.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern commands are provided, and a variation time and a mode (variation pattern) are associated with each variation pattern command. Each variation pattern command is associated with the variation pattern command determination table 114. For each variation pattern command determination table 114, the type and determination ratio of the variation pattern command to be determined are set.

As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern command determination table 114 is roughly divided into a table A, a table B, a table C, and a table D.
Then, 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 the acquired variation pattern random number, The variation pattern command is determined based on the determined special symbol, the current number of reservations (the number of first special figure reservation or the number of second special figure reservation), and any one of the variation pattern command determination table 114.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a setting table 115 that defines a variation pattern command determination table 114 that is referred to when determining a variation pattern command. When determining the variation pattern command, the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to is determined based on the information defined in the setting table 115.

The setting table 115 is provided for each type (X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, or X7) of the special symbol (big jackpot symbol) determined at the time of winning the jackpot.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, the special symbol X4, or the special symbol 6 is determined, after the special game based on the determination ends. When the first setting table 115a that defines the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to when determining the variation pattern command and the special symbol X3, the special symbol X5, or the special symbol X7 are determined, the special game based on the determination And a second setting table 115b that defines a variation pattern command determination table 114 that is referred to when determining a variation pattern command after the end of the step.
Further, in these setting tables 115, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the number of times of change from the end of the special game (the number of times of special symbol change display, the number of times of winning the lottery result) A variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to is defined.

  Then, at the end of the special game, reference is made based on the setting table 115 corresponding to the type (X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6 or X7) of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the special game. Information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 is acquired. Thereafter, when the variation pattern command is determined based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 or the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16, based on the acquired information. Thus, the variation pattern command determination table 114 corresponding to the number of variations at the determination time is selected (referenced).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first setting table 115a, when the number of changes at the time of determining the change pattern command is the first to fourth times after the end of the special game. When the table D is selected, the table B is selected when it is the 5th to 40th times after the end of the special game, and the table A is selected when it is the 41st time after the end of the special game. That is, when the variation pattern command is determined in the first to fourth jackpot lotteries in the high probability short-time gaming state, the table D is selected, and the fifth to eighth times in the high probability short-time gaming state and the low probability short-time game. When the variation pattern command is determined in the jackpot lottery during the state, the table B is selected, and when the variation pattern command is determined in the jackpot lottery during the normal gaming state, the table A is selected.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second setting table 115b, when the number of changes at the time of determining the change pattern command is the first to fourth times after the end of the special game, the table C is When it is selected and it is the 5th to 40th time after the end of the special game, the table B is selected, and when it is the 41st time after the end of the special game, the table A is selected. That is, when the variation pattern command is determined in the first to fourth jackpot lotteries in the high probability short-time gaming state, the table C is selected, and the fifth to eighth times in the high probability short-time gaming state and the low probability short-time game. When the variation pattern command is determined in the jackpot lottery during the state, the table B is selected, and when the variation pattern command is determined in the jackpot lottery during the normal gaming state, the table A is selected.

Then, the variation pattern command is determined with reference to the variation pattern command determination table 114 selected as described above.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the table A, the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery is lost), and the current reservation is held. When the number is 0 or 1, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 229, a fluctuation pattern command associated with a fluctuation pattern of “14-second fluctuation” (a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time of 14 seconds is set) is associated. When “00H” (alphanumeric characters with “H” at the end are expressed in hexadecimal notation, the same applies hereinafter) and the fluctuation pattern random number is 230 to 239, the fluctuation pattern “30 seconds fluctuation” ( When the variation pattern command “01H” associated with the variation pattern in which the variation time of 30 seconds is set) is determined and the variation pattern random number is 240 to 249, “60 seconds variation”. Variation pattern variation pattern command (60 seconds time-varying set variation pattern) is associated "02H" is determined to say.
Further, when the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined and the current number of holdings is 2 or more, when the random number of the variation pattern is 0 to 229, the variation pattern “3 seconds variation” (3 seconds variation) The variation pattern command “03H” associated with the variation pattern for which the variation time is set is determined. When the variation pattern random number is 230 to 239, the variation pattern command “01H” is determined, and the variation pattern is determined. When the random number is 240 to 249, the above-described variation pattern command “02H” is determined.
In addition, when the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, the special symbol X3, the special symbol X4, the special symbol X5, the special symbol X6 or the special symbol X7 is determined (that is, the result of the big win lottery is a big hit) The variation pattern command “31H” associated with the variation pattern of “30-second variation” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, regardless of the number of pending, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249. If there is, the variation pattern command “32H” associated with the variation pattern of “60 seconds variation” is determined.

As shown in FIG. 9B, according to the table B, when the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined and the current number of holds is 0 or 1, the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 1. If it is 249 (regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number), the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern command “00H” is determined.
In addition, when the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined and the current number of holds is 2 or more, the above-mentioned variation pattern command “03H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 199, The variation pattern command “00H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 200 to 235, and the variation pattern command “01H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 236 to 245. When the random number is 246 to 249, the above-described variation pattern command “02H” is determined.
When the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, the special symbol X3, the special symbol X4, the special symbol X5, the special symbol X6, or the special symbol X7 is determined, the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 169 regardless of the current number of holdings. Is the above-mentioned variation pattern command “31H”, and when the variation pattern random number is 170 to 249, the above-mentioned variation pattern command “32H” is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the table C, when the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined, the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 199 regardless of the current number of holdings. When a variation pattern command “0AH” associated with a variation pattern of “12 seconds variation” (a variation pattern in which a variation time of 12 seconds is set) is determined and the variation pattern random number is 200 to 249, “ A variation pattern command “0BH” associated with a variation pattern of “18-second variation” (a variation pattern in which a variation time of 18 seconds is set) is determined.
Further, when the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, the special symbol X3, the special symbol X4, the special symbol X5, the special symbol X6 or the special symbol X7 is determined, the fluctuation pattern random number is 0-9 regardless of the current number of holdings. The variation pattern command “3AH” associated with the variation pattern “6 seconds variation” (the variation pattern in which the variation time of 6 seconds is set) is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 10 to 249. Then, a variation pattern command “3BH” associated with a variation pattern of “18-second variation” (a variation pattern in which a variation time of 18 seconds is set) is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, according to the table D, when the special symbol Z1 or the special symbol Z2 is determined, the fluctuation pattern random number is always set to any value regardless of the current number of holdings. , The variation pattern command “0CH” associated with the variation pattern of “3 seconds variation” is determined.
When the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, the special symbol X3, the special symbol X4, the special symbol X5, the special symbol X6 or the special symbol X7 is determined, the variable pattern random number can be any value regardless of the current number of holdings. Even if it exists, the variation pattern command “3CH” associated with the variation pattern of “3 seconds variation” is always determined.

Here, the variation pattern of “3-second variation” and “14-second variation” corresponding to “03H” is the variation time set from the start of the variation effect without the reach display described later in the variation effect. This is a mode in which the loss is displayed after the elapse of 3 seconds for “3 second fluctuation” and 14 seconds for “14 second fluctuation”.
In addition, the variation pattern of “30 seconds variation” and “60 seconds variation” indicates that the reach development effect is executed after the reach display is performed in the variation effect, and the variation time set from the start of the variation effect (“30 seconds In the “variation” mode, 30 seconds are displayed, and in the “60-second variation” mode, 60 seconds are displayed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the variation pattern of “30 seconds variation” corresponding to “01H” and “60 seconds variation” corresponding to “02H”, the display of the loss is performed, and “31H” corresponding to “31H” is displayed. The jackpot is displayed in the fluctuation pattern of “60 seconds fluctuation” corresponding to “30 seconds fluctuation” and “32H”.

In addition, the variation pattern of “18 seconds variation” corresponding to “12 seconds variation”, “0 BH”, “18 seconds variation” and “6 seconds variation” corresponding to “3 BH” is the special pattern X3, X5 or X7. It is determined only in the first to fourth variation effects after the end of the special game based on the decision (variable effects based on a maximum of four holds that can be stored during the special game, so-called variable effects within the hold). The fluctuation pattern of “3 second fluctuation” corresponding to “0CH” and “3 second fluctuation” corresponding to “3CH” is the first to fourth times after the end of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X1, X2, X4 or X6. It is determined only in the variable production.
These variation patterns are a mode in which the variation display that all the production symbols 50 start to vary and then stop almost simultaneously is performed once or a plurality of times, and the display of the loss or jackpot is made. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the loss is displayed in the fluctuation pattern of “12 seconds fluctuation”, “18 seconds fluctuation” corresponding to “0BH”, and “3 seconds fluctuation” corresponding to “0CH”. The jackpot is displayed in the fluctuation patterns of “18 second fluctuation” corresponding to “6 second fluctuation”, “3 BH” and “3 second fluctuation” corresponding to “3CH”.

  The variation pattern command determined as described above is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and a specific aspect of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. The variation effect is executed according to the specific mode determined in this way. As described above, the variation time set in the variation pattern corresponding to each variation pattern command is from the start to the end of the variation effect. It will be time.

  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.

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 random number determination table 116 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 116 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIG. 11, the winning random number determining table 116 is referred to in the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the normal gaming state). A non-time reduction determination table 116a, and a time reduction determination table 116b referred to in the time reduction gaming state (that is, the high probability time reduction 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 when the normal symbol lottery is performed is a non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 116a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 116a. A lottery of symbols is performed. Further, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 116b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is selected based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected short-time determination table 116b. Is done.

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

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117 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 118 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, 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 118 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 118. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 13, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 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. 13, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). 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 updated by adding “1”, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

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

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

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

  In step 208, the main CPU 101 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 process at the time of gate detection in step 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a not being input, the process at the time of gate detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the usual figure pending number counter (that is, the current figure pending number) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the process at the time of gate detection is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

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

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

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

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the 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. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, the winning symbol random number, and the variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same first storage area. 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. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

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

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

  In step 606, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start winning opening detection process.

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

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

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the first special figure random number is 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 the second The shift process of the reserved storage area is executed. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. Thus, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a jackpot determination process, which will be described later, by so-called first-in first-out (FIFO). Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and 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 related to the determination of the 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 “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 is based on the fact that the special symbol variation display is not performed. Then, a demonstration determination process for performing a demonstration display on the effect display device 21 is executed. 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 in FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines the number of changes since the end of the special game, the special symbol type (X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Z1, or Z2) determined in step 806 above, and The current number of reservations (first special figure reservation number or second special figure reservation number) is confirmed, and these contents are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103. Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a fluctuation counter for counting the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game. As will be described later, the fluctuation display (special lottery) of special symbols is performed. Since the value of the variation counter is incremented by “1” every time it is performed once, the number of variations from the end of the special game can be confirmed based on the value of this counter.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 901.

In step 901, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding variation pattern command determination table 114 based on the number of variations from the end of the special game stored in the storage area in the above-mentioned step 900 in advance.
Specifically, at the end of the special game based on the jackpot winning, the setting table 115 corresponding to the special symbol type (X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6 or X7) determined at the time of winning the jackpot Based on (the first setting table 115a or the second setting table 115b), information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 referred to when the variation pattern command is determined is acquired. The acquired information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 selects the above-described variation pattern command determination table 114 based on the information stored in the table information storage area.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 stores a selection table command for transmitting the variation pattern command determination table 114 selected in step 901 described above to the sub control board 300 in the effect transmission data storage area. The selection table command includes information indicating the type (first table 114a, second table 114b) of the selected variation pattern command determination table 114. Based on the reception of the selection table command by the sub control board 300, the type of the selected variation pattern command determination table 114 can be stored in the temporary storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 903.
In step 903, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern command determination table 114 selected in the above step 901, the special symbol type and the current number of reservations stored in the predetermined storage area in the above step 900, A variation pattern command is determined based on the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804, and the determined variation pattern command is stored in the predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command determined in step 903 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation time associated with the variation pattern command determined in step 903 based on the variation pattern command determination table 114 selected in step 901 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 “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.
In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 904 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.

In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 806 described above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is set. Execute the stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.
In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1004.

In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.
In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the special symbol 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 “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02”, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time timer counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In Step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.
In step 1103, 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. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not 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 provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the above-described variation counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (that is, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, or X7). 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 1111. 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 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 wins the jackpot for transmitting the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning and the type of the jackpot symbol (X 1, X 2, X 3, X 4, X 5, X 6, or X 7) displayed to be stopped Set hour command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, 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 1109.
In step 1109, 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 “16” as the number of rounds when the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X3, and the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X4 or If it is the special symbol X5, “8” is set as the number of rounds, and if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X2, the special symbol X6, or the special symbol X7, “4” is set as the number of rounds. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1110.

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1111 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 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 1112.
In step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the 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 “03” indicating execution of the special game control process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1108 has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special 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 decrements the number of rounds stored in the main RAM 103 by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of rounds decremented in step 1207 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 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and an ending command indicating that the ending process is started is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. Then, the special game control process ends.

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

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

Next, the special game end process of step 706 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 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, regardless of which special symbol the jackpot symbol is, the high-accuracy game flag and the short-time game flag are both turned on, and “8” is set as the high-accuracy count. Set “40” to.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 executes variation pattern command determination table information acquisition processing for acquiring information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 that is referred to when determining the variation pattern command. Specifically, the setting table 115 (the first setting table 115a or the second setting table 115b) corresponding to the jackpot symbol (special symbol stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the ended special game. ) And information on the variation pattern command determination table 114 defined in the selected setting table 115 is acquired. Then, the acquired table information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 resets the value of the variation counter. As a result, the number of changes since the end of the special game is counted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1304.

In step 1304, 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 1305.
In step 1305, the main CPU 101 stores a table information acquisition command for transmitting the table information acquired in step 1302 described above to the sub-control board 300 in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1306.
In step 1306, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

Next, the common figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12” indicating the execution of the symbol stop post-processing, and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1402) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control 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 “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a determined random number is stored in the usual figure storage area, that is, whether or not the usual figure number counter is “1” or more. Then, when it is determined that the usual figure holding number counter is not “1” or more (that is, “0”), the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usual figure hold number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

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

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit-determined random number determination table 116 (either the non-time reduction determination table 116a or the time reduction determination table 116b) 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-time-short determination table 116a 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 116b. 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 117 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 “11” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the 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 “12” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. If it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the 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 “13” in the normal drawing execution phase data so that the movable piece control processing is executed in the normal drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  Further, in Step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in Step 1702 is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol related control process. “10” 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 “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process. When it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of 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 118, and energizes as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16 c 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 “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, 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, there will be described a variation effect that is executed during the variation display of the special symbol and notifies the result of the jackpot lottery, and a special effect within the hold that is performed in conjunction with the first to fourth variation effects after the end of the special game.

(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, in the variation effect corresponding to the variation patterns of “14-second variation”, “30-second variation”, and “60-second variation”, all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed after the special symbol variation display is started. From this state, the variation display of all effect symbols 50 is started (see FIGS. 32 (a) and (b)), and then the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the first stop symbol) located on the left side, The stop effect display 50 (hereinafter referred to as the second stop symbol) and the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the third stop symbol) positioned in the center are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 32C to 32E).
When the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 32E). 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 winning lottery result is lost, although not particularly illustrated, all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol. That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is indicated that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

  Further, in the variation effects corresponding to the variation patterns of “3 seconds variation” and “6 seconds variation”, after all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed after the special symbol variation display is started, all the effect symbols are displayed. 50 fluctuation display is started (see FIGS. 33 (a) and (b)), and in the case of a predetermined fluctuation time (ie, “3 second fluctuation” is 3 seconds, “6 second fluctuation”) When 6 seconds) elapses, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed almost simultaneously (see FIG. 33C). That is, in this variation effect, the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed one by one, but three effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed all at once.

  In this specification, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 according to the above-described mode in “14-second variation”, “30-second variation”, and “60-second variation” is referred to as “normal variation display”, “3-second variation”, and “6”. The variation display of the effect symbol 50 in the above-described manner in “second variation” is also referred to as “specific variation display”.

Moreover, the time when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed substantially coincides with the time when the special symbols are 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.
Also, in the production of variation corresponding to the variation patterns of “14-second variation”, “30-second variation”, “60-second variation”, “3-second variation”, and “6-second variation”, three effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed. When the stop display time (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment, hereinafter referred to as a normal stop display time) elapses after the above-described special symbol stop display time has elapsed, the next variation effect is started. It has become.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as a variation effect mode, a reachless variation pattern (“03H”) in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols. 3 "fluctuation pattern and" 14 second fluctuation "fluctuation pattern), and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (so-called reach display is performed) Variation patterns (corresponding to a variation pattern of “30 seconds variation” and a variation pattern of “60 seconds variation”) are provided. Each of these variation effect modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode is set with various variations, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like.
In the reach variation pattern, a reach development effect is displayed in which a predetermined development effect image or the like (for example, a moving image or the like in which the effect symbols 50 are destroyed one after another) is displayed on the effect display device 21 after the reach display. A variation pattern with development for notifying the result of the lottery and a variation pattern without development for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery without executing the reach development effect after the reach display is provided.

Also, as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the first to fourth variation effects after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X3, X5, or X7, “12-second variation” or “18 The variation pattern of “second variation” is determined.
In the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of “12-second variation” and “18-second variation”, a variation time determined in advance after the special symbol variation display is started (12 seconds for “12-second variation”). ) In the case of “18-second fluctuation”, all the production symbols 50 start to fluctuate until 18 seconds), and all the production symbols 50 stop almost simultaneously after a predetermined time elapses. That is, the specific variation display described above is performed a plurality of times.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), as the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of “12-second variation”, a variation mode in which specific variation display for 3 seconds is performed four times (hereinafter referred to as variation mode A). And a variation mode (hereinafter referred to as variation mode B) in which the specific variation display for 6 seconds is performed once after the specific variation display for 3 seconds is performed twice.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 34 (b) and 34 (c), as a variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of “18-second variation”, a variation mode in which specific variation display for 3 seconds is performed six times (hereinafter referred to as a variation mode). C) and a variation mode (hereinafter referred to as variation mode D) in which the specific variation display for 6 seconds is performed once after the specific variation display for 3 seconds is performed four times.

Further, the specific fluctuation display in the fluctuation pattern of “12-second fluctuation” and “18-second fluctuation” is in the same manner as the specific fluctuation display in the fluctuation pattern of “3-second fluctuation”, and neither of them is visually distinguished. It is like that. Therefore, in the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of “12 seconds variation” and “18 seconds variation”, the variation display in the same manner as the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of “3 seconds variation” is performed at least twice. Will look like this. That is, in the variation pattern of “12-second variation” and “18-second variation”, it is actually based on one hold even though the variation display of the effect design 50 is performed twice or more. Therefore, the variation effect is performed only once.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, in the first to fourth variation effects after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X3, X5, or X7, The variation pattern of “variation” is determined. Therefore, in the period from when the special game based on the determination of these special symbols is finished until the variation effect is performed four times, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 may be performed four or more times. ing.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation pattern of “12-second variation” and “18-second variation” is determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, The effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode for informing the user (see FIGS. 34A and 34B). On the other hand, when the variation pattern of “18-second variation” is determined in the case of a big hit, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode in which the big hit is notified in the specific variation display performed last. The effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode for notifying a loss in the specific variation display other than (see FIG. 34C).

Further, in the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of “12 seconds variation” and “18 seconds variation”, the pseudo stop display time (this embodiment) set shorter than the above-described normal stop display time after the specific variation display ends. Then, when 0.3 second) elapses, the next specific variation display is started. That is, in the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of “12-second variation” and “18-second variation”, when the specific variation display ends, the effect symbol 50 is temporarily stopped, and then the next specific variation display is started. It will be visible.
In addition, when the specific variation display last performed in the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of “12 seconds variation” and “18 seconds variation” is finished, the next variation effect starts after the normal stop display time has elapsed. It has come to be.

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

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various variation effects for determining the variation effect mode (the type of effect symbol 50 to be stopped and the type of the development effect image, etc.) in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. A decision table is stored. Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects a variation effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, the selected variation effect determination table, the variation pattern command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and a predetermined The mode of the variation effect is determined based on the variation effect random number (effect random number) acquired within the numerical range. Thereby, the change effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

For example, as shown in FIG. 35, the sub ROM 302 in the present embodiment has a variation effect determination table in which the received variation pattern command is “0AH” (the variation pattern of “12-second variation”), and reception. A specific variation mode determination table 119 for determining a variation mode when the changed pattern command is “0BH” or “3BH” (a variation pattern of “18-second variation”) is stored.
The specific variation mode determination table 119 is associated with each variation pattern random number acquired within the received variation pattern command and a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 249 in this embodiment), and the type of variation mode. It has been established.
When the sub control board 300 receives the fluctuation pattern command of “0AH”, “0BH”, or “3BH” transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 changes the random effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249. And the type of variation mode is determined based on the acquired variation effect random number and the specific variation mode determination table 119.

As shown in FIG. 35, according to the specific variation mode determination table 119, when the received variation pattern command is “0AH”, either variation mode A or variation mode B is determined, and the received variation pattern. When the command is “0BH” or “3BH”, either variation mode C or variation mode D is determined.
In FIG. 35, the numbers shown in each selection area associated with the type of variation mode indicate the range of special effect determination random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area. Yes.

(Overview of special effects on hold)
The on-hold special effect is an effect that is executed in conjunction with the first to fourth fluctuation effects after the end of the special game, and informs the result of the jackpot lottery in a predetermined manner.
Specifically, when the special game ends and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the on-hold special effect is started together with the variation effect. When the on-hold special effect is started, a predetermined image (in this embodiment, a spherical image with a “?” Mark) is displayed at the center of the display unit 21 of the effect display device 21 (FIG. 36A). )reference). When this special effect within hold is performed, all the effect symbols 50 are displayed below the predetermined image (below the center of the display unit 21 of the effect display device 21) and fluctuate at this position. An effect is performed (see FIG. 36A). Then, when the variation effect is started, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is started (see FIGS. 36 (b) and (d)), and then when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed, along with this, In the above-described predetermined image, special display according to the stop display mode of the effect symbol 50 is performed.

  For example, when the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode for notifying a loss, a special display (a display in which the sphere is ruptured in the present embodiment) in a mode corresponding to the notification of the loss in the predetermined image described above. And a display in which an image of characters “BAD!” Pops out is performed (see FIG. 36C). In addition, when the production symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode for notifying the jackpot, in the above-described predetermined image, a special display in a mode corresponding to the jackpot notification (in this embodiment, a display in which the sphere bursts is displayed. At the same time, the image of the character “EXCELLENT!” Pops up) (see FIG. 36E).

  In addition, as described above, in the first to fourth variation effects after the end of the special game, all the effect symbols 50 are stopped almost simultaneously at a predetermined time after all effect symbols 50 start to vary. The specific variation display described above is performed once or a plurality of times. The special display of the special effect within hold is executed once every time the specific variation display is performed. That is, the number of special displays of the special effect within hold that is executed while one variation effect is performed coincides with the number of specific variation displays performed in the variation effect. For example, when the specific variation display is performed once in one variation effect, the special display of the on-hold special effect is performed once, and when the specific variation display is performed three times in one variation effect. The special display of the special effect within the hold will be performed three times.

Specifically, in the 1st to 4th fluctuating effects after the end of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X1, X2, X4 or X6, even if the result of the jackpot lottery is either a jackpot or a loss, A variation pattern of “3 seconds variation” is determined (see FIG. 9D and FIG. 10A). As described above, in the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of “3 seconds variation”, the variation display that all the effect symbols 50 stop almost simultaneously three seconds after all the effect symbols 50 start to vary. (That is, a specific variation display for 3 seconds) is performed once.
Therefore, after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X1, X2, X4 or X6, the special display of the special effect within the hold is performed once every time the variation effect is performed. That is, after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol is completed, the special display of the special effect within the hold is performed a total of four times until the four variation effects are completed.

On the other hand, in the 1st to 4th variation effects after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X3, X5 or X7, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, “6 seconds variation” or “ When the variation pattern of “18-second variation” is determined, and the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, the variation pattern of “12-second variation” or “18-second variation” is determined (FIG. 9). (See (c) and FIG. 10 (b)). In the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of “6 seconds variation”, the variation display that all the effect symbols 50 stop almost simultaneously after 6 seconds from the start of the variation of all effect symbols 50 (that is, 6 seconds). In the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of “12 seconds variation” and “18 seconds variation”, as described above, the specific variation display for 3 seconds or the specification for 6 seconds is performed. Any one of the variable displays is performed twice or more.
Therefore, after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X3, X5, or X7, the special display of the on-hold special effect may be performed twice or more each time the variable effect is performed. That is, when the special game based on the determination of the special symbol is completed, the special display of the special effect within the hold may be performed four or more times until the four variation effects are completed.

Hereinafter, the variation effect and the on-hold special effect will be described with specific examples.
(1) A special game based on the determination of the special symbol X1, X2, X4 or X6 is executed, and in the first to third jackpot lotteries after the end of the special game, it is lost, and in the fourth jackpot lottery is lost or jackpot In this case, in any of the first to fourth fluctuation effects, the specific fluctuation display for 3 seconds is performed once. Therefore, a special symbol variation display (specific variation display) is performed four times in total between the start of the first variation effect and the end of the fourth variation effect. Along with this, a total of four special displays are performed.
In addition, when a loss occurs in the fourth jackpot lottery, in any of the first to fourth specific fluctuation displays, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode for notifying the loss, and the first time to At the end of any fourth specific variation display, special display in a mode corresponding to the notification of the loss is performed.
On the other hand, in the case of a big win in the fourth jackpot lottery, in the first to third specific fluctuation display, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode for notifying the loss. At the end of the third specific variation display, special display in a mode corresponding to the notification of the loss is performed. In the fourth specific variation display, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display manner in which the jackpot is notified, and at the end of the fourth specific variation display, a special display in a mode corresponding to the jackpot notification is displayed. Done.

(2) A special game based on the determination of the special symbol X3, X5 or X7 is executed, and in the first to fourth jackpot lottery after the special game is over, the game is lost in the first variation production. Variation pattern) is determined, variation mode C (variation pattern of 18-second variation) is determined in the second variation effect, and variation mode B (variation pattern of 12-second variation) is determined in the third variation effect. When the variation mode D (variation pattern of 18-second variation) is determined in the fourth variation effect In this case, the specific variation display for 3 seconds is performed four times in the first variation effect, and the second time In the variation effect, the specific variation display for 3 seconds is performed 6 times. In the third variation effect, the specific variation display for 3 seconds is performed twice and the specific variation display for 6 seconds is performed once. In the variation effect, the specific variation display for 3 seconds is performed four times and the specific variation display for 6 seconds is performed once (see FIGS. 34A and 34B). Therefore, a total of 18 special symbol fluctuation displays (specific fluctuation display) from the start of the first fluctuation presentation to the end of the fourth fluctuation presentation (that is, the fluctuation presentation based on four holds). ) Is performed. Along with this, a total of 18 special displays are performed.
Further, in any of the 18 specific fluctuation displays, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode in which the loss is notified, and in accordance with the notification of the loss at the end of any of the 18 specific fluctuation displays. Special display is performed.

(3) A special game based on the determination of the special symbol X3, X5 or X7 is executed, and the first big lottery after the special game is lost, and the variation mode A is determined in the first variation production. In the case of winning the big hit in the big win and the variation mode D is determined in the second variation production In this case, the specific variation display for 3 seconds is performed four times in the first variation production, and the second variation In the production, the specific variation display for 3 seconds is performed four times and the specific variation display for 6 seconds is performed once (see FIGS. 34A and 34C). Therefore, a total of nine special symbol fluctuation displays (specific fluctuation display) between the start of the first fluctuation presentation and the end of the second fluctuation presentation (that is, the fluctuation presentation based on two holds). ) Is performed. Along with this, a total of nine special displays are performed.
Further, in the first to eighth specific variation display, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display manner in which the loss is notified, and at the end of the first to eighth specific variation display, according to the notification of the loss. Special display of the selected mode is performed. In the ninth specific variation display, the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display manner in which the jackpot is notified, and at the end of the ninth specific variation display, a special display in a mode corresponding to the jackpot notification is displayed. Done.

In this way, when the variation pattern of 12-second variation or 18-second variation is determined after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X3, X5, or X7 is finished and four variation effects are performed. In this case, the number of times of the change display of the effect symbol 50 is increased more than the number of times of the change effect actually performed. Then, the special display of the special effect within the hold is executed for the number of times of the variable display of the effect symbol 50.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the actual variation effect is not displayed until four variation effects are performed after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X3, X5 or X7 is completed. It is possible for the player to entertain the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 50 more times than the number of times and the special display of the on-hold special effect, and the effect of the effect after the end of the special game can be enhanced.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the number of changes after the end of the special game is 5th or later, the display unit in the effect display device 21 is used when the storage is performed or when the storage is read out. In the lower part of 21a, a hold display for informing the number of stored holds is performed (see FIGS. 32 and 33). On the other hand, when the number of changes after the end of the special game is 1st to 4th time (that is, during the execution of the on-change special effect), the above-described hold display is not performed, but instead an effect display. In the upper part of the display unit 21a in the device 21, a display indicating that the special effect within hold is executed (in this embodiment, the display of the characters “pending consecutive chances!”) Is performed (FIG. 36). reference).
As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to grasp the number of actually produced variation effects, and the variation display of the effect symbol 50 and the special display of the special effects within the hold are performed more times than the actual number of variation effects. Since it is possible to give the player the impression that it is being performed, the effect of the presentation after the end of the special game can be further enhanced.
Even if the number of changes after the end of another game is 1st to 4th, even if a display suggesting the number of on-holds actually stored is performed at a predetermined location of the display unit 21a in the effect display device 21. Good. However, in this case, it is displayed at a place that is difficult for the player to visually recognize (for example, any one of the four corners of the display unit 21a), or at first glance, it is difficult to recognize the number of holds at a glance (for example, with Roman numerals) It is desirable to display in a display mode or a display mode using extremely small numbers.

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 a process of updating each effect random number (variable effect random number), and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. 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, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, 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 executes a pending control process for controlling various effects when the number of times of change since the special game is ended is the first to fourth times. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operating device 9 can be accepted according to 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 2104.

  In step 2104, the sub CPU 301 transmits a command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, an audio control board, and an illumination control board. Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

Next, a special game end command reception process executed when a special game end command is received in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the special game end command is stored in step 1211 of the special game control 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 resets the value of the fluctuation number counter for counting the number of fluctuations after the special game ends. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 sets an on-hold special effect start command for starting the on-hold special effect in the transmission buffer after the special game ends. The in-hold special effect start command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2104, and various controls (hold display) are performed by these control boards based on the received in-hold special effect start command. (For example, control for clearing the hold display, control for displaying that the special effect within hold is executed), and the like are performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

  In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 turns on a pending flag indicating that the number of changes after the special game ends is the first to fourth times. Then, the special game end command reception process ends.

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 fluctuation pattern command is stored in step 904 of the fluctuation 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 increments the value of the fluctuation number counter by one. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the variation counter is 5. If it is determined that it is not 5, the process proceeds to step 2304. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number is 5, the process proceeds to the next step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 turns off the pending flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In Step 2303, the sub CPU 301 clears the display indicating that the special effect within hold is executed, and sets a hold display start command for starting the hold display in the transmission buffer. The hold display start command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2104, and various controls based on the received hold display start command are performed by these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2306.

Further, in step 2304, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2301 that the value of the variation counter is not 5, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the variation counter is 6 or more. If it is determined that the number is not 6 or more, the process proceeds to step 2306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number is 6 or more, the process proceeds to the next step 2305.
In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 executes a hold shift process for shifting the hold display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2306.

In step 2306, the sub CPU 301 acquires the variable effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2307.
In step 2307, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the received variation pattern command is “0AH”, “0BH” or “3BH”, that is, whether or not the variation pattern is a 12-second variation pattern or an 18-second variation pattern. Determine whether. If it is determined that none of “0AH”, “0BH”, and “3BH”, the process proceeds to step 2313. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is “0AH”, “0BH”, or “3BH”, the process proceeds to step 2308.

In step 2308, the sub CPU 301 acquires the specific variation mode determination table 119. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2309.
In step 2309, the sub CPU 301 determines the variation effect mode (that is, the variation mode A, the variation mode B, the variation mode random number, the specific variation mode determination table 119, and the received variation pattern command acquired in step 2306 above). The variation mode C or the variation mode D) is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2310.

In step 2310, the sub CPU 301 executes the number of executions of the specific variation display corresponding to the determined variation effect mode, each specific variation display mode (execution time from start to end (3 seconds or 6 seconds), stop display mode. (Hit or lose) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2311.
In step 2311, the sub CPU 301 sets the execution time of the specific variation display to be executed first in a predetermined execution time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2312.

In step 2312, the sub CPU 301 sets the number of executions of the specific variation display stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 in step 2310 described above in a predetermined execution number counter. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2315.
Further, in step 2313 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2307 that the variation pattern command is not any of “0AH”, “0BH” and “3BH”, the sub CPU 301 sets the conditions such as the set gaming state. Acquire the corresponding variation effect determination table. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2314.

In step 2314, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of variation effect based on the variation effect random number acquired in step 2306, the variation effect determination table acquired in step 2313 and the received variation pattern command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2315.
In step 2315, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode determined in step 2309 or step 2314 described above in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2104, and control for executing the change effect based on the received variation effect execution command is performed by these control boards. It will be. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the pending control process in step 2102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the pending flag is on. And when it determines with it not being ON (namely, it is OFF), a pending | holding control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it determines with it being ON, it progresses to the following step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution time of the specific variation display set in the execution time timer counter has elapsed. And when it determines with not having passed, a pending | holding control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 sets a special display command for executing a special display of the special effect within the hold in the transmission buffer. The special display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2104, and control for executing special display based on the received special display command is performed by these control boards. Become. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 decrements the value of the execution number counter by 1. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2404.

In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the value of the execution number counter is zero. And when it determines with it being 0, a pending | holding control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step 2405.
In step 2405, the sub CPU 301 sets the execution time of the specific variation display to be executed next to the specific variation display whose execution time has been counted in the execution time timer counter. Then, the pending control process is terminated.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern of “12-second variation” or “18-second variation” can be determined in the first to fourth variation effects after the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X3, X5 or X7. Yes, the specific variation display and the special display of the on-hold special effect can be executed a plurality of times, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first to fourth variation effects after the end of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X1, X2, X4 or X6, the special variation display and the special display of the special effect within hold can be executed a plurality of times. It may be set.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, “12-second variation” and “18-second variation” are used as variation patterns that can be determined in the first to fourth variation effects after the end of the special game based on the determination of the special symbol X3, X5, or X7. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only one of the variation patterns may be provided, or another variation pattern in which another variation time is set may be provided.
Also, various patterns may be provided for the number of specific variation displays executed in the “12-second variation” and “18-second variation” and the execution time of the specific variation display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the variation pattern of “18-second variation” is determined when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, the effect is displayed in the stop display mode in which the jackpot is notified in the specific variation display performed last. The design symbol 50 is stopped and displayed, and the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode for notifying the loss in the specific variation display other than this, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, when the variation mode C in which the specific variation display for 3 seconds is performed six times is executed, the effect design 50 is stopped in the stop display mode in which the big hit is notified in any of the first to fifth specific variation displays. Display, and thereafter, the stop display may be continuously performed. In this case, the special display of the special effect within the hold is performed together with the specific variation display in which the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in the stop display mode for informing the jackpot, and thereafter, the special display is continuously performed. May be.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when the number of changes after the end of the special game is the first to fourth times (during execution of the on-hold change special effect), the hold display is not performed and instead, Although the display indicating that the special effect is executed is performed, the display is not limited to this.
For example, the number of specific variation displays executed when the number of variations after the end of the special game is the first to fourth times is acquired, the specific variation display count is displayed, and the specific variation display is executed. In addition, the number of displayed specific fluctuation displays may be counted down.

Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the results of the first to fourth jackpot lotteries after the end of the special game are notified by the special effect within the hold that is executed separately from the variable effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, without executing the above-described on-hold special effect, only the variable effect is executed, and the effect symbol 50 is displayed in a predetermined manner in the variable effect, so that the first to fourth times after the special game ends. You may make it alert | report the result of a jackpot lottery.
In addition, as a variation effect mode, a predetermined image (for example, a BATTLE image by a plurality of characters, etc.) is displayed instead of the variation display of the effect symbol 50, regardless of the effect symbol 50 displayed in a variable manner. You may make it alert | report the result of a jackpot lottery by the said image.

In addition, the on-hold special effect in the above-described embodiment is executed in conjunction with the first to fourth variable effects after the special game ends (that is, the variable effects based on the four stored maximum numbers that can be stored). However, the execution period of the on-hold special effect is not particularly limited as long as it is executed in accordance with the fluctuating effect based on the hold of the upper limit number that can be stored. For example, it may be executed along with the first to third variation effects after the end of the special game, or may be executed only with the first variation effect after the end of the special game. Also good.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  Further, the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the start area of the present invention. Further, the jackpot determination random number in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a random number for determining whether or not to execute the special game of the present invention. Further, the reserved storage area in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a predetermined 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 main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of step 2315 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the special game control process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention. The pachinko machine P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the 12-second variation and the 18-second variation in the above-described embodiment correspond to the variation effect of the specific aspect of the present invention. The 14-second fluctuation in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first fluctuation effect of the present invention. Further, the 3-second variation in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second variation effect 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

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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 special winning opening provided in the gaming area is opened is obtained, with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Random number acquisition means for storing in a predetermined storage unit;
Lottery means for performing a lottery to read out the random number stored in the storage unit and determine whether or not to execute the special game by establishing a predetermined start condition;
Fluctuation effect execution means for executing a fluctuation effect for informing the result of the lottery by the lottery means, which is an effect performed over a predetermined fluctuation time;
A special game execution means for executing the special game when the lottery means determines that the special game is to be executed,
The special display corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means is set to be executable during the period from the end of the special game until the lottery means draws the random number of the predetermined number or less. In gaming machines,
The variation production execution means
A specific mode in which a variation display of an effect design, which is a design for an effect, is performed a plurality of times within the variation time from the end of the special game until the lottery means performs a lottery for the specific number of random numbers. Fluctuation production can be performed,
When the variation effect of the specific mode is executed by the variation effect execution means, the special display can be executed every time the effect symbol is changed and displayed. The gaming machine is
As the variation effect executed by the variation effect execution means, there are a first variation effect performed over a predetermined variation time and a second variation effect performed over a variation time shorter than the first variation effect. And
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variation display of the effect symbol in the variation effect of the specific mode is the same mode as the second variation effect.

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